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Frank Ribaudo, founder of Club Café and champion of Boston’s LGBTQ community, dies at 81
Bluetooth 6 hours ago Editors Picks blessthisstuff.com • 6h Ten products that earned a closer look this month' Editors' Picks. The spread runs from a nightlife inspired G Shock and a pocket sized hi-res audio … Detroit 15 hours ago Another Detroit-area music venue struggles to keep its doors open AOL - Max Reinhart, The Detroit News • 15h Another Metro Detroit nightlife spot is facing economic hardship as it struggles to avoid becoming the area's latest music venue to close its doors.
We've all seen a cat 'make biscuits.' Here's why humans love it so. Original
Max Branch's seven pet cats turn his Brooklyn, New York, home into a biscuit-making factory every day, working hard at their jobs kneading away. Cat owners and cat lovers on Instagram and TikTok have long recognized cats' impeccable dough-working skills − specifically, how the animals press their paws into their favorite soft surfaces, appearing to knead bread or biscuits.
We've all seen a cat 'make biscuits.' Here's why humans love it so.
Show Caption Hide Caption Peoria cat cafe features feline friends Customers at River Kitty Cafe can enjoy coffee or other drinks while petting or playing with cats from Peoria County Animal Protection Services. Max Branch's seven pet cats turn his Brooklyn, New York, home into a biscuit-making factory every day, working hard at their jobs kneading away.
The purr-fect cup of coffee: An inside look at why cat cafes are on the rise
Since opening in 2017, Mac Tabby cat cafes in North Carolina have helped hundreds of cats find their forever home. The cafes have saved a few lucky humans too. Across the U.S., the number of cat cafes has increased over the past five years, according to Yelp, and the establishments are becoming more mainstream. After starting in Taiwan and Japan in the 1990s and early 2000s, cat cafes now play an important role in U.S. towns by fostering stray cats and adopting them out to cafe patrons.
The purr-fect cup of coffee: An inside look at why cat cafes are on the rise Original
Since opening in 2017, Mac Tabby cat cafes in North Carolina have helped hundreds of cats find their forever home. The cafes have saved a few lucky humans too. Across the U.S., the number of cat cafes has increased over the past five years, according to Yelp, and the establishments are becoming more mainstream. After starting in Taiwan and Japan in the 1990s and early 2000s, cat cafes now play an important role in U.S. towns by fostering stray cats and adopting them out to cafe patrons.
Who are the best veterinarians? USA TODAY wants to know what pet owners think Original
Later this year, USA TODAY will release our first-ever ranking of the best veterinarians in the country, and we need pet owners to tell us who should be on the list and why. USA TODAY is partnering with Statista, an independent market research and data firm to help develop a list of the best veterinarians in the country, based partly on your responses. Going to the vet can be scary and expensive, and navigating treatments can feel overwhelming.
Who are the best veterinarians in the country? Help USA TODAY rank top animal doctors Original
USA TODAY is gearing up to publish its first-ever list of the nation's best veterinarians this spring, and we're inviting medical practitioners and industry professionals to tell us who belongs in the ranking. Among all pet owners, 97% report feeling their pet is "part of the family," according to data from the Pew Research Center. People with pets also report the animals have a positive effect on their mental health.
Homeless population is up since Trump's first term. They face more housing challenges too. Original
When Rosie Garrison evacuated from the Sunswept fire in Studio City, California, earlier this month she left behind a plastic toy cottage she used for shelter along the banks of the Los Angeles River. Her cottage survived but Garrison remains part of Los Angeles' homeless population, which numbers around 75,000. The depth of the wildfire destruction is likely to increase that number.
He foster failed immediately. But it was because 'something went very right.' Original
Scott Moriarty, a bit lonely and without work, was just trying to get through the holiday season and winter in New York City. Then Zara came along. Moriarty, who never fostered before, took in the 7-year-old black cat after a friend pressured him to at a Thanksgiving party. Zara's longtime owner was too sick to care for her and Moriarty meant to help her find a new forever home.
Pet rabbits are the 'epitome of innocence.' Why that makes them so hard to care for. Original
Rabbits are some of the cutest creatures you could ever have as a pet. But they're also one of the most delicate, and many owners fail to anticipate rabbits' needs before an emergency arises, according to experts. Nothing looks more precious than a rabbit bunny-hopping toward you across the floor, and petting luxuriously smooth rabbit fur is pure joy.
In Massachusetts, frigid temps drive homeless indoors, strain heating budgets
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In Massachusetts, frigid temps drive homeless indoors, strain heating budgets Original
For the past three winters, Ishmael Rodriguez has spent most winter nights in Boston sneaking into bus stations for a few hours overnight and riding the red and orange T lines as soon as they open in the morning. But during frigid weeks, like this one, temperatures dipping to the teens push him inside.
NYC subway arson suspect did not remember allegedly setting woman on fire
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NYC subway arson suspect Sebastian Zapeta to make court appearance
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NYC subway arson suspect Sebastian Zapeta to make first court appearance Original
The man accused of using a lighter to set a woman on fire onboard the New York City subway is scheduled to make his first court appearance Tuesday morning to hear an indictment on charges of murder and arson. On Dec. 22, Guatemalan Sebastian Zapeta was accused of setting a sleeping woman's clothes on fire, using his shirt to fan the flames and then sitting on a platform bench nearby as the woman was engulfed.
NYC subway arson suspect did not remember allegedly setting woman on fire
The man accused of setting a sleeping woman on fire onboard the New York subway has pleaded not guilty after a transcript released Tuesday shows he told investigators he did not remember the alleged incident. Guatemalan Sebastian Zapeta is accused of setting a sleeping woman's clothes on fire on Dec. 22, using his shirt to fan the flames and then sitting on a platform bench nearby as the woman was engulfed.
How a subway killing divided the USA
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Jury deliberations continue in Daniel Penny trial: What we know Original
NEW YORK â Jurors on Monday will weigh whether to convict Daniel Penny of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, an unarmed homeless man who died after Penny placed him in a chokehold onboard the New York City subway last year. The trial has been going on for more than a month, and until Friday, the jury of Manhattanites was weighing two charges against Penny: a more serious charge of second-degree manslaughter and the charge of criminally negligent homicide.
Jury says it can't reach verdict in chokehold case, reports say
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Meet Apex: The world's most expensive dinosaur fossil ever will go on display in NYC
NEW YORK − The most expensive dinosaur fossil ever sold will have a temporary home in Manhattan while on display at the American Museum of Natural History beginning Sunday. The nearly complete Stegosaurus fossil, thought to be the largest ever discovered, sold at auction at Sotheby's in New York in July for $44.6 million. The man who bought it is letting the storied museum borrow it for four years, after which a cast of the specimen will take the fossil's place, the museum said in an announcement.
Daniel Penny verdict: Jury says it is deadlocked in NYC subway chokehold case, reports say Original
NEW YORK − A jury on Friday said it could not reach a decision in the trial of former Marine Daniel Penny, who faces charges of second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, according to media reports. Neely, an unarmed homeless man, died after Penny placed in a chokehold on a crowded subway car last year. Neely had been screaming at passengers.
Like humans, dogs need mental health walks in the dead of winter, vets say
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Like humans, dogs need mental health walks in the dead of winter, vets say
"This time of the year, we hear some pet parents saying, 'I think my dog's got seasonal depression, they're not doing so great,'" said Danielle Bernal, a veterinarian with the Wellness Pet Company , a natural pet foods brand. During the winter, it's important our pet dogs continue to get exercise for their physical wellbeing and mental health. Because dogs "thrive on routine," Bernal said, it's key to keep going on walks outside during the colder months.
Want to donate on Giving Tuesday? Here's why you should
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How Giving Tuesday donors are making a difference for nonprofits Original
NEW YORK − On a recent November afternoon, Sister Marie Sorenson made the tough decision to cut off the line outside St. John's Bread & Life food pantry at closing time. It had been a "particularly busy day" and more than a dozen people would have to come back tomorrow, Sorenson said, her face a mix of bewilderment and discouragement.
Food trucks, frozen turkey, tons of volunteers. How food banks prepare for Thanksgiving.
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Food trucks, frozen turkey, tons of volunteers. How food banks prepare for Thanksgiving. Original
NEW YORK – With a 2000s-era Ne-Yo R&B song ringing through speakers, volunteers swept floors and washed dishes at Brooklyn's CHiPS food pantry one recent afternoon. The midday lunch rush had just ended, and Pauline Auguste was already giving marching orders to the next wave − and mentally thinking ahead to Thanksgiving. "They don't know how I do it on a daily basis," said Auguste, who commands an army of nearly 1,000 volunteers, some who come once a week, some once a year.
Should I travel with my anxious cat? Tips for taking your pet home for the holidays Original
Our feline friends are called cool cats for a reason − and we want to try to keep them that way when traveling. In the worst cases, flying or driving with a cat can be fraught with stress, because cats become threatened by unfamiliar smells and can hate being stuck in a carrier. Airlines also require paperwork ahead of time, including a health certificate signed by a vet.
Good manners and a robust social calendar: The world of raising puppy guide dogs Original
Mackenzie Jacobs gets up early every morning to feed her puppy, Korlette. The pair practice commands like "sit" and "lie down," The 10-year-old loves being an official puppy raiser and working with adorable, 8-week-old Labradors who will grow up to be guide dogs for people with visual impairments.
Send in the clones: 2 black-footed ferret babies born to cloned mom for the first time Original
Wildlife conservationists are celebrating a big milestone reached by a little black-footed ferret and her offspring, born at the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute earlier this year. The significance of two healthy ferrets born to Antonia, a cloned female, "cannot be understated" in the world of wildlife conservation, said Ben Novak, lead scientists for Revive & Restore, a biotechnology company that collaborated with the Smithsonian.
Does your dog have arthritis? A lot of them do. But treatment can be tricky
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Does your dog have arthritis? A lot of them do. But treatment can be tricky Original
When arthritis kept Merlin from being by Michelle Rouse's side, Rouse felt anxious and feared for her safety. She was also distressed seeing the Australian shepherd-pit bull mix be in so much pain he could barely get off the ground. Before he developed arthritis in an elbow, Merlin was a people-loving dog who "went 150 miles an hour," Rouse told USA TODAY. But after, he couldn't do simple activities like going for walks or playing with a squeaky ball in a field. "I was desperate," Rouse said.
Your Election Day forecast: Our (weather) predictions for the polls
Your Election Day forecast: Our (weather) predictions for the polls From wet to windy to record warmth: An electoral array of the elements face voters across the U.S. heading to the polls Tuesday. The most inclement weather for voters will be in the south-central U.S., where a sprawling storm promises to deliver a mix of rain and wind, especially in the Deep …
Your Election Day forecast: Our (weather) predictions for the polls Original
From wet to windy to record warmth: An electoral array of the elements face voters across the U.S. heading to the polls Tuesday. The most inclement weather for voters will be in the south-central U.S., where a sprawling storm promises to deliver a mix of rain and wind, especially in the Deep South.
Daniel Penny faces manslaughter charges
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Opening statements begin in Daniel Penny subway killing trial in New York City
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NEW YORK − Opening statements will begin Friday in the trial against Daniel Penny, a former Marine facing manslaughter charges in the death of a homeless man and beloved street performer onboard a New York City subway car last year. Video of Jordan Neely's violent death gained national attention and sparked days of protest in the city after police questioned Penny and initially released him from custody. Jury selections in the case started Oct. 21.
What to consider if you want to give someone a puppy or kitten for Christmas Original
NEW YORK − Max Branch will always remember how happy he felt when his grandpa gave his family a Schnauzer puppy for Christmas in 1993. The dog was a little ball of fur that snuggled in Branch's lap and brought a beaming smile to his face. But the Christmas gift was a complete surprise, Branch said, and if they'd picked out a pet themselves, his family would not have chosen a yappy, high-energy breed.
What to consider if you want to give someone a puppy or kitten for Christmas
NEW YORK − Max Branch will always remember how happy he felt when his grandpa gave his family a Schnauzer puppy for Christmas in 1993. The dog was a little ball of fur that snuggled in Branch's lap and brought a beaming smile to his face. But the Christmas gift was a complete surprise, Branch said, and if they'd picked out a pet themselves, his family would not have chosen a yappy, high-energy breed.
Hidden underground, in shining fool's gold, signs of life from millions of years ago
Claire Thornton, USA TODAY Updated October 31, 2024 at 2:29 PM·2 min read All that glitters is not gold. But in the world of fossil discovery, a golden glitter is plenty of cause for celebration − even if it's not real. That was the case for Luke Parry, a paleobiology professor at Oxford University, who announced this week that he had unearthed a fossil in New York state that is perfectly and beautifully preserved in pyrite − otherwise known as fool's gold − giving it a sparkling golden color.
Hidden underground, in shining fool's gold, signs of life from millions of years ago
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Hidden underground, in shining fool's gold, signs of life from millions of years ago
Hidden underground, in shining fool's gold, signs of life from millions of years ago All that glitters is not gold. But in the world of fossil discovery, a golden glitter is plenty of cause for celebration − even if it's not real. That was the case for Luke Parry, a paleobiology professor at Oxford University, who this week announced he'd unearthed a fossil in New York state that is perfectly and beautifully preserved in pyrite − otherwise known as fool's gold − giving it a sparkling golden color.
Impromptu New York sidewalk pond paved over by NYC officials Original
NEW YORK − A tiny, makeshift fish pond fed by a leaky fire hydrant thrived for weeks on a Brooklyn sidewalk while drawing intense social media buzz only to be unceremoniously paved over by the city.
Is it a pigeon, dinosaur, or both? Giant statue in NYC brings birds to new heights Original
NEW YORK − There's a giant pigeon in Manhattan. And it's making people everywhere understand more about the much-maligned birds and the flightiness of their biggest critics - humans. The 16-foot pigeon statue is named Dinosaur out of homage to one of its titanic ancestors, the Tyrannosaurus rex. Both are descendants of theropods, two-legged creatures that wreaked havoc in various periods on Earth.
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