Bird flu kills 20 big cats at Shelton sanctuary, devastating conservation efforts
WASHINGTON STATE — Twenty big cats at a wild animal sanctuary in Shelton have died from the bird flu. It happened within a matter of days around Thanksgiving, and now the non-profit is preparing to clean so it can reopen to the public next year. The Wild Felid Advocacy Center announced more than half of […]
USD/INR rises ahead of holiday-shortened trading week, eyes on possible RBI’s intervention – FXStreet
The Indian rupee lost momentum to an all-time low in early European markets on Tuesday. A weakening offshore Chinese yuan, strong demand for US dollar from importers and rising oil prices are weighing on the Indian rupee. Intervention by RBI may help limit local currency losses. The Indian rupee (INR) extended its decline to near […]
Woman, 47, fatally stabbed in NYC home, 15-year-old son hurt trying to intervene: cops
A 47-year-old woman was stabbed to death and her son, who intervened to help his dying mother, was injured during a domestic confrontation inside a Brooklyn home late Sunday, authorities said. Police say Antoinette Stewart-Gordon was stabbed in the neck and abdomen during a vicious attack inside a home on East 81st Street near Flatlands […]
Billions Wasted on Leasing Empty Buildings
According to Sen. Rand Paul's (R-Ky.) annual Festivus Waste Report, the government wastes $10 billion maintaining, leasing, and furnishing vacant buildings. This year, Paul highlighted over $1 trillion in government waste, including “an ice-skating drag queen, a $12 million pickleball facility in Las Vegas, $4,840,082 on a Ukrainian influencer, and more.” “It's included!” “No matter […]
Winter storms with rain, snow could snarl holiday trips for millions during record-setting Christmas travel
Millions of Americans are traveling for Christmas, but severe weather can disrupt their Christmas plans. Although no major storms are expected, the rain and wintry weather is expected to slow holiday travel, especially in the eastern United States. According to AAA, nearly 120 million people are expected to travel this year, a record number for […]
Saints Quarterbacks Practiced Inside a Walk-In Freezer to Prep for Frigid Conditions at Lambeau Field
When he's in Rome, he'll follow the Romans' example, and when he goes to Green Bay in late December, he'll prepare ahead of time by freezing it. The New Orleans Saints are based in the Deep South and play more than 50 percent of their games indoors each year, playing Monday Night Football games against […]
Lame-Duck Biden Lets South Africa Off the Hook, Renews Trade Benefits
The outgoing Biden-Harris administration has renewed South Africa's eligibility for trade benefits until the end of next year, despite South Africa's moral support for Palestinian terrorism and Russia's war against Ukraine. Sam Michel, U.S. Trade Representative, former A spokesman for the Biden campaign in liberal Minnesota said on Monday that South Africa could maintain its […]
Giants would have options atop NFL draft no matter who picks
There's a lot packed into 100 years of gameplay. That span means the Giants have been there and done it over and over again. Everything passed through their gates. It's a great victory. Miserable failure. The winds of change and the stillness of sameness. Championship moment. A sense of despair hangs in the air. This […]
Islanders’ Bo Horvat has found groove since being paired with Maxim Tsyplakov
Less than three weeks ago, Bo Horvat was on the brink of a 13-game goalless streak. The cliché is that points come in bunches, so it may not be surprising that Horvat has since scored eight points (four goals, four assists) in his past seven games entering Monday's game. That includes a season-high three points […]
Cam Thomas, Ziaire Williams nearing Nets return from injury
MIAMI — The Nets are inching closer to getting their leading scorer back. Cam Thomas and Ziare Williams missed Monday's 110-95 loss to the Heat, but each has taken big steps in their rehabilitation. The status of both players during Thursday's tilt in Milwaukee is unknown, but their return should come sooner rather than later. […]