Gilbert, a golden retriever with a heart of gold and a tail that never stopped wagging, was never meant for the spotlight. But he captured the hearts of everyone around him, including Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman. Back in 2021, Hortman welcomed a pup into her home in 2021 as part of a service dog training program. Trained through the nonprofit Helping Paws, … [Read more...] about Melissa Hortman’s dog dies after being injured in shooting
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Woman Sees A Very Happy ‘Baby Bird’ Then Quickly Realizes He’s Not What He Seems
“[I] wondered why it wasn’t flying away” 😂 While hiking through Popran National Park in Australia, nature enthusiast Kym Beechey had a moment she won’t soon forget. Armed with her camera and a love for wildflowers, Beechey was slowly making her way along the trail — the kind of hiker who takes her time soaking in the scenery, not chasing fast-moving wildlife. But on … [Read more...] about Woman Sees A Very Happy ‘Baby Bird’ Then Quickly Realizes He’s Not What He Seems
Atmospheric CO2 levels in May 2025 were the highest they’ve ever been in human history
In May 2025, humanity reached a sobering milestone: atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels soared to an unprecedented 430.5 parts per million (ppm). This wasn't merely a new record; it was a figure that eclipsed all previous measurements in human history, plunging us into a realm of atmospheric composition not seen for over two million years. The ominous reading was … [Read more...] about Atmospheric CO2 levels in May 2025 were the highest they’ve ever been in human history
Head lice: How to get rid of them and stop them coming back
Anyone who’s ever dealt with head lice will be painfully aware just how much time and energy it takes to get rid of them. Small wonder, then, that it’s every parent’s worst nightmare to have their children catch lice at school. Sadly, head lice are a prolific problem, and one more difficult to avoid than you might think. This is especially true when school returns after the … [Read more...] about Head lice: How to get rid of them and stop them coming back
Dog spotted hiding in bush for 3 days – then neighbors realize why
Getting a dog is never just a casual decision — it’s a lifelong promise. You’re signing up to give your time, your heart, and your full commitment to a soul who depends on you for everything. Sadly, not everyone understands that. And when they fail to live up to that promise, it’s the innocent animals who suffer the most. The officers at Metro Animal Services in … [Read more...] about Dog spotted hiding in bush for 3 days – then neighbors realize why