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Train Passenger Looks Out Window, Makes Life-Saving DiscoveryReporting — Oct 30, 2022A passenger on a Colorado tourist railroad saw something that was not part of the rugged scenery along the Animas River, setting in motion the dramatic rescue of a New Mexico woman who had battled the elements to…

EU suspends Brazilian meat imports pending animal-health audit results — 6dThe EU has suspended imports of Brazilian meat and related products for failing to prove compliance with its antibiotic and safety standards, with audits underway to determine whether the ban will be extended or lifted. The move, part of pressure on Brazil under the EU-Mercosur framework, comes as the country remains a major supplier and amid parallel safety concerns referenced in the UK and US contexts, including a Trump tariff waiver that opens U.S. beef markets and renewed calls for a UK-wide ban.

Dana Whitfield Funny how the US waives tariffs for Brazilian beef while the EU pumps the brakes over antibiotics. Whose standards are we trusting here?

Lucy Davis Living with Stage 4 Breast Cancer — Aug 11, 2026Lucy Davis, the Office star, revealed on Instagram that she has incurable stage 4 breast cancer that has metastasized to her bones and that chemotherapy is no longer an option. She says she will live whatever remains of her life with humor, continue her animal-rights work, and not be treated as a sick person, while reflecting on past health challenges.

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Four classic rock albums and songs mark chart-topping anniversaries — 2dThe pieces collectively highlight pivotal moments in rock history: the Allman Brothers Band’s Brothers and Sisters topped the charts in 1973 after traumatic losses reshaped their sound, while Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Cosmo’s Factory dominated in 1970 with a diverse, hit-filled run. The commemorations also touch on Freddie Mercury’s birthday, Aerosmith’s only Hot 100 No. 1 with I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing, The Animals’ rising hit The House of the Rising Sun in 1964, Stevie Nicks’ solo Bella Donna era, and a notable 25-years-ago heavy-metal album release.

Sam Okafor Funny that Aerosmith only hit number one once and it was a movie ballad, not one of their harder rock tunes.

Shreveport drives 83 adoptions as regional shelter surge continuesLifestyle — 6dShelters and rescues are promoting adoptable pets across the region: Dolly the shy 1-year-old cat at Berkshire Humane Society needs a quiet home with no other cats, Sassafras the 3-month-old puppy at Caddo Parish Animal Services is vaccinated and ready for training, Leia and Teddi the dogs at Cross My Paws in Albuquerque are seeking forever homes, and Sara the 6-month-old terrier mix at Pawsitive Place Rescue in Tyler is up for adoption or fostering after being found abandoned; the Groom for Good program at Salty Dawg Pet Salon + Bakery aims to boost rescue awareness and provide grooming support to adoptable dogs.

Boa Constrictor Wins Met Opera Snake Auditions — 2dSnakes auditioned at the Metropolitan Opera for Così fan tutte; a boa constrictor named Princess won the role with understudy Nala, chosen by performer Zoe Ziegfeld who handles the snake on stage. The production is staged as a 1950s Coney Island carnival with animal talent expert Nancy Novograd supplying the snakes for the auditions.

Rachel Meyers Zoe Ziegfeld has got one of the more unusual job descriptions on Broadway, handling a boa constrictor for a Coney Island carnival scene.

Aging chimps once used in vaccine research now get full health checkups in Liberia — 1dA group of chimpanzees once used in hepatitis B vaccine experiments in Liberia are undergoing comprehensive health checks at the Humane World for Animals’ Second Chance Chimpanzee Refuge, as part of long-term care to ensure their wellbeing in old age. The more than 400 animals, now aged about 30 to 35, were part of research from the 1970s to the early 2000s, and the sanctuary has assumed permanent responsibility since 2015 to monitor their health and safety while they live on mangrove islands.