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When will Gordie Howe International Bridge project be done? See timeline of progress
Read full article: When will Gordie Howe International Bridge project be done? See timeline of progressHere is a timeline of events thus far for the project, with more milestones obviously to come for a project expected to be done in 2025.
Israel-Hamas conflict: Ways to preserve mental health, provide support and avoid social media
Read full article: Israel-Hamas conflict: Ways to preserve mental health, provide support and avoid social mediaInstead of continuing to feel down and risk your mental health over the images on social media, there are ways you can show support without feeling overwhelmed mentally.
Discovery of Titanic was like finding treasure for historians, collectors
Read full article: Discovery of Titanic was like finding treasure for historians, collectorsTuesday marks the anniversary of a significant discovery made in an ocean: Sept. 1 is the 35th anniversary of the remains of the Titanic being discovered in the Atlantic, an occasion that brought headlines around the world in 1985.
Photos: Massive bridge project moving along quickly
Read full article: Photos: Massive bridge project moving along quicklyProgress has been rapid for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a $4.5 billion project named after the legendary hockey player that will provide a passageway for travelers between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.
Is there buried treasure in the Netherlands from World War II? People are trying to find out
Read full article: Is there buried treasure in the Netherlands from World War II? People are trying to find outOn Jan. 3, the Dutch National Archive made public an old map believed to mark a spot where millions of dollars worth of treasure were hidden by German soldiers during World War II.
โTis the season for ... KFC? 5 holiday rituals from around the world
Read full article: โTis the season for ... KFC? 5 holiday rituals from around the worldThere are many holiday rituals that are celebrated by just about everyone around the world, whether that means exchanging gifts, family get-togethers or attending church services.
UN: 50 million people lived in โmodern slaveryโ last year
Read full article: UN: 50 million people lived in โmodern slaveryโ last yearThe U.N. labor agency estimates some 50 million people worldwide were living in โmodern slaveryโ โ either in forced labor or marriage โ at the end of 2021.
IN PHOTOS: Sri Lanka citizens storm streets, presidential palace in anger over economy
Read full article: IN PHOTOS: Sri Lanka citizens storm streets, presidential palace in anger over economyWhat the future holds for the country remains in light of the turmoil remains to be seen, but the images of the peopleโs anger have sure been striking lately.
This week in photos: Destruction continues, U.S. to leverage Russia-Ukraine bloc against China as the war wages on
Read full article: This week in photos: Destruction continues, U.S. to leverage Russia-Ukraine bloc against China as the war wages onSecretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that U.S. President Joe Bidenโs administration is aiming to lead the international bloc opposed to Russiaโs invasion of Ukraine into a broader coalition to counter what it sees as a more serious, long-term threat to global order from China.
Readers with a connection to Ukraine tell all: โIt pains me to know I will never see my dadโs graveโ
Read full article: Readers with a connection to Ukraine tell all: โIt pains me to know I will never see my dadโs graveโEarlier this month, we asked you, readers and viewers, if you could relate to whatโs happening in Ukraine.
Photos: Russian forces withdrawing from Kharkiv, but Mariupol looks to be on brink
Read full article: Photos: Russian forces withdrawing from Kharkiv, but Mariupol looks to be on brinkThe city of Mariupol looks like it will be in Russian hands shortly after hundreds of the remaining Ukrainian soldiers were ordered to evacuate.
Photos from overseas: Russia pounds Ukraine, targeting supply of Western arms
Read full article: Photos from overseas: Russia pounds Ukraine, targeting supply of Western armsRussian forces pounded targets across Ukraine, taking aim at supply lines for foreign weapons in the west and intensifying an offensive in the east, as the European Union moved Wednesday to further punish Moscow for the war with a proposed ban on oil imports.
Photos: Bodies in Ukraine start to be discovered after Russian forces retreat from Kyiv, refugees continue to flee
Read full article: Photos: Bodies in Ukraine start to be discovered after Russian forces retreat from Kyiv, refugees continue to fleeRefugees continue to pour into other countries such as Poland and England, with an estimated four million Ukrainian refugees leaving the country.
A not-so-traditional France vacation: All the reasons to visit the historical grounds of Normandy
Read full article: A not-so-traditional France vacation: All the reasons to visit the historical grounds of NormandyAs veterans of World War II get older and older, with most of them now in their late 80s and 90s, how will we preserve that legacy and keep their sacrifice alive?
These latest images illustrate the reality of the harrowing situation in Ukraine
Read full article: These latest images illustrate the reality of the harrowing situation in UkraineRussiaโs relentless bombardment of Ukraine has edged closer to central Kyiv. Large explosions thundered across Kyiv before dawn Tuesday as Russiaโs assault on the capital appeared to become more systematic, The Associated Press reported.
โFinest wooden shipwreckโ discovered more than 100 years after it sank in Antarctica
Read full article: โFinest wooden shipwreckโ discovered more than 100 years after it sank in AntarcticaEndurance belonged to Sir Ernest Shackleton, who led a crew of 27-men and 69 dogs who attempted to traverse the continent via the South Pole and establish a base on the coast of the Weddell Sea.
Russia blocks media outlets, others hacked over Ukraine war
Read full article: Russia blocks media outlets, others hacked over Ukraine warRussian authorities have blocked the websites of some Russian media outlets over their reporting of the invasion of Ukraine, while hackers transposed a message across the main pages of others condemning the war.
These photos show the heartbreaking reality in Ukraine, amid Russian invasion
Read full article: These photos show the heartbreaking reality in Ukraine, amid Russian invasionAfter weeks of buildup, Russia began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine earlier this week, invading the country from the north, east and south, launching airstrikes on cities and military bases.
5 incredible real-life castles you can actually stay in
Read full article: 5 incredible real-life castles you can actually stay inWhen we think of castles, we often think of kings and queens, or maybe even some fairytale Disney movie -- but always some extravagant place, and certainly not one in which weโd be able to stay -- until now.
Child prodigy graduates college at age 11, wants to make humans immortal with mechanical body parts
Read full article: Child prodigy graduates college at age 11, wants to make humans immortal with mechanical body partsHow would you like to live forever? If a child prodigy in Belgium has his way, then that could eventually be the case.
This sinkhole in Mexico has swallowed a house and 2 dogs. And itโs still growing.
Read full article: This sinkhole in Mexico has swallowed a house and 2 dogs. And itโs still growing.Back in May, a farm in Mexico started developing a sinkhole that has since caused the evacuation of a family living in a nearby house, the collapse of that same house and a rescue operation for two dogs that, like the house, were also swallowed up by the sinkhole.
WATCH: Pres. Biden holds news conference following Geneva summit with President Putin
Read full article: WATCH: Pres. Biden holds news conference following Geneva summit with President PutinPresident Joe Biden held a news conference Wednesday following his Geneva summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
WATCH LIVE: President Biden, President Putin and the Swiss President mark start of Biden-Putin Summit
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: President Biden, President Putin and the Swiss President mark start of Biden-Putin SummitPresident Biden, President Putin and the Swiss President will appear for a photo op to mark the start of the Biden-Putin Summit around 7:20 a.m. Wednesday.
Scientists scramble to understand new and mysterious brain disorder affecting dozens in Canadian province
Read full article: Scientists scramble to understand new and mysterious brain disorder affecting dozens in Canadian provinceForty-eight people in the Moncton area and New Brunswick Acadian peninsula of Canada have suffered from a rare and debilitating brain disorder.
Have you heard of these Motherโs Day rituals around the world?
Read full article: Have you heard of these Motherโs Day rituals around the world?Most of the world seems to have a traditional way of celebrating Motherโs Day and making sure moms everywhere feel loved and receive the praise they deserve.
Is daylight saving time still worth it? 5 questions as most of the nation prepares to fall back
Read full article: Is daylight saving time still worth it? 5 questions as most of the nation prepares to fall backItโs time to adjust the clocks in the kitchen, bedroom, car and wherever else is needed, as another daylight saving time day is upon us this weekend.
How will Prince Harry and Meghan make their money, now that royal duties are behind them?
Read full article: How will Prince Harry and Meghan make their money, now that royal duties are behind them?Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrive to attend the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on March 9, 2020 in London, England. As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently completed their North America transition, many things have changed for them, including from where they are getting their income. Harry told James Corden in an interview last week that he had to step back and eventually withdraw from his royal duties, because: โWe all know what the British press can be like, and it was destroying my mental health. The reason for the couple removing themselves from their royal duties will likely be one of the hottest topics of the interview. But the coupleโs endeavors and expenses will no longer be covered with royal money.
Guinea declares Ebola outbreak, 3 confirmed dead from virus
Read full article: Guinea declares Ebola outbreak, 3 confirmed dead from virusA medical worker checks the quarantine area of the Matanda Hospital in Butembo, where the first case of Ebola died, in the North Kivu province of Congo Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. A second case and death of Ebola has been recorded in Congo's North Kivu province after a 60-year-old woman died Wednesday, according to officials. Four more people have been confirmed with Ebola, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health. After hearing the news, locals in the capital told the Associated Press they were concerned that the country wouldnโt be able to handle another outbreak. The origin of the infections is still unknown, according to the Associated Press.
2020 in headlines: All the biggest news stories of the year
Read full article: 2020 in headlines: All the biggest news stories of the year(2020 Getty Images)On Jan. 9, the World Health Organization first announced news about the deadly coronavirus that had emerged in Wuhan, China. (2020 Getty Images)On March 24, it became official: The Olympics would be postponed. (2020 Getty Images)On May 4, it was reported that giant insects called โmurder hornetsโ were spotted in the U.S., specifically, Washington state. (Getty Images)On Aug. 18, on the second night of the (virtual) 2020 Democratic National Convention, the party officially nominated Biden. (Getty Images)On Oct. 11, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Miami Heat in NBA Finals to win another championship.
WHO: Vaccine program gets access to nearly 2 billion doses
Read full article: WHO: Vaccine program gets access to nearly 2 billion doses(AP Photo / Carlos Giusti)GENEVA โ The World Health Organization program to help get COVID-19 vaccines to all countries in need has access to nearly 2 billion doses of โpromisingโ vaccine candidates, officials said Friday. Of the approximately 12 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines the pharmaceutical industry is expected to produce next year, about 9 billion shots have already been reserved by rich countries. Canada is leading the pack, with around 10 doses reserved per Canadian, according to the science analytics company Airfinity. The U.N.-backed COVAX program needs $6.8 billion more to secure vaccine contracts and ensure delivery of allocated doses. The U.N.'s children's agency UNICEF, which would ship COVAX doses in the developing world, called a meeting this week with more than 300 vaccine procurement officials to go over what may be needed.
Face masks required: Not in all U.S. schools, but itโs happening in Spain
Read full article: Face masks required: Not in all U.S. schools, but itโs happening in SpainMADRID โ Masks will be mandatory for all students in Spain, ages 6 or older, when returning to schools in September because of increased coronavirus cases, the government announced Thursday. Previously, masks were only required for students above age 12 by some Spanish regions. Students will receive a daily body temperature check, must wash hands at least five times per day and classrooms will need frequent ventilation, the government said. That allows localized quarantines if thereโs a positive test, rather than closing entire schools. Parents and teachers have expressed concern, with new waves of outbreaks since the country emerged from a strict lockdown.
Snowing cocoa? Chocolate factory glitch dusts Swiss town
Read full article: Snowing cocoa? Chocolate factory glitch dusts Swiss townBERLIN Residents of a Swiss town got a bit of a shock when it started snowing particles of a fine cocoa powder after the ventilation system at a chocolate factory malfunctioned. The nibs, fragments of crushed cocoa beans, are the basis of chocolate. Combined with strong winds on Friday morning, the powder spread around the immediate vicinity of the factory, leaving a fine cocoa dusting. Factory production was able to continue as normal and the company says the particles were completely harmless to people or the environment. The ventilation system has now been repaired.
Police in one country are using drones to enforce social distancing
Read full article: Police in one country are using drones to enforce social distancingPolice in Singapore have taken an extraordinary step to ensure people are following social distancing rules. In a 3 1/2-month trial, police have used 22-pound pilotless drones, developed by Israelโs Airobotics, as a way to enforce social distancing and contain the spread of COVID-19, according to Reuters. Airobotics CEO Ran Krauss told Reuters the company is simply helping police maintain normal operations, specifically related to COVID-19. โThe pandemic created a situation where it might be difficult for police to maintain,โ Krauss said. The trial continues on in the social distancing aspect, according to Airobotics, and Krauss said the company is in talks with other cities to deploy drones.
Earth sees its second-hottest July on record, says NOAA
Read full article: Earth sees its second-hottest July on record, says NOAAROANOKE, Va. While the Roanoke Valley saw a record stretch of 90 heat in July, the planet as a whole was closing in on record heat for the month too. Across the GlobeAccording to NOAAs National Centers for Environmental Information , July 2020 was the second-hottest (July 2019 was the hottest) across the globe and was the hottest on record for the Northern Hemisphere. Year-to-date, this has also been the second-hottest year on record across the globe. July fell within the top-10 hottest for 14 other states, with cooler-than-average temperatures observed in parts of the Plains and Rockies. States like Massachusetts, Rhode Island Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia have seen their second-hottest year-to-date (January to July) on record.
PHOTOS: Beirut explosion leaves behind unspeakable damage
Read full article: PHOTOS: Beirut explosion leaves behind unspeakable damagePhoto by Daniel Carde (Getty Images)Scenes in Beirut, Lebanon following an explosion near the city's port area on Tuesday. Photo by Daniel Carde (Getty Images)Scenes in Beirut, Lebanon following an explosion near the city's port area on Tuesday. Photo by Daniel Carde (Getty Images)Scenes in Beirut, Lebanon following an explosion near the city's port area on Tuesday. Photo by Daniel Carde (Getty Images)Scenes in Beirut, Lebanon following an explosion near the city's port area on Tuesday. Photo by Marwan Tahtah (Getty Images)Scenes in Beirut, Lebanon following an explosion near the city's port area on Tuesday.
Bahamas to ban American travelers starting Wednesday
Read full article: Bahamas to ban American travelers starting WednesdayIf you were planning a vacation to the Bahamas, we have some bad news for you. The Bahamas is closing its borders to travelers from the United States starting Wednesday, according to WKMG. Once arriving on the islands, travelers will be forced to quarantine for 14 days. The Bahamas had just opened back up to international tourism three weeks prior to this new order. We are trying to open parts of our economy and our society while promoting and requiring health measures to protect lives.For more information on Bahamas travel restrictions, click here.
Trump administration rescinds rule on foreign students
Read full article: Trump administration rescinds rule on foreign studentsThe Trump administration has rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer schools or leave the country if their colleges hold classes entirely online this fall because of the coronavirus pandemic. New visas would not be issued to students at schools planning to provide all classes online, which includes Harvard. The rule creates a dilemma for thousands of foreign students who stayed in the U.S. after their colleges shifted to remote learning last spring. They say the rule is consistent with existing law barring international students from taking classes entirely online. Federal officials say they are providing leniency by allowing students to keep their visas even if they study online from abroad this fall.
More than 200 schools back lawsuit over foreign student rule
Read full article: More than 200 schools back lawsuit over foreign student ruleThe lawsuit challenges a recently announced directive saying international students cannot stay in the U.S. if they take all their classes online this fall. If the judge does not suspend the rule, colleges across the U.S. will have until Wednesday to notify ICE if they plan to be fully online this fall. They collectively enroll more than 213,000 international students, according to the brief. International students typically pay the highest tuition rates and rarely are eligible for scholarships. Under the new rule, international students will be forced to leave the U.S. or transfer to another college if their schools operate entirely online this fall.
Saharan dust; what does it mean for us?
Read full article: Saharan dust; what does it mean for us?ROANOKE, Va. โ Saharan dust plumes emerge from Africa frequently. True Color satellite imagery of Saharan Air Layer around 8 a.m. Tuesday (College of Dupage)However, for some of you, this is new. WHAT IT IS NOTWhile this plume of Saharan dust is more pronounced than others, it doesnโt warrant some of the hype itโs garnered on social media. That is far different from what is happening with the Saharan Air Layer. PROSThe Saharan Air Layer (SAL) is a layer of dry, dusty air thousands of feet above that travels from east to west into the tropics multiple times a year.
These basic functions prove challenging on International Space Station -- hereโs how astronauts cope
Read full article: These basic functions prove challenging on International Space Station -- hereโs how astronauts copeHere are answers to five questions about what โbasicโ life is like for astronauts on the ISS. As if they are going to a restaurant, astronauts can choose which food items they want off of a menu. On the ISS, astronauts use liquid soap, water and no rinse shampoo. Given the microgravity means, there is no up or down, and astronauts can sleep in any orientation, according to NASA. The station has small crew cabins with sleeping bags that astronauts sleep in.
This week, the world lost Ravi Zacharias: A look inside his life
Read full article: This week, the world lost Ravi Zacharias: A look inside his lifeThis week was a sad one for Christians around the world, as advocate, author and apologist Ravi Zacharias died Tuesday of sarcoma. Here are notable facts about the life of Zacharias:He was an atheist until a suicide attempt changed his life. He attempted suicide by swallowing poison, but he survived, and his life completely changed while at an Indian hospital, according to the Ravi Zacharias International Ministries website. At age 19, Zacharias won a preaching contest, and his life in ministry was off to a flying start. Celebrities, politicians and church leaders around the world paid tribute to Zacharias this week on Twitter.
Dancing Australian zookeeper goes viral
Read full article: Dancing Australian zookeeper goes viralAUSTRALIA โ An Australian zoo is livestreaming animal enclosures for those at home. But itโs the zookeeperโs dance that has everyone entertained. At first glance you might miss it. But look a bit closer. in the bottom right corner is keeper Adam busting some moves!
Can you fathom no St. Patrickโs Day celebrations at pubs in Ireland?
Read full article: Can you fathom no St. Patrickโs Day celebrations at pubs in Ireland?A St. Patrickโs Day in Ireland without celebrations at local pubs? Yes, it is true, and just the latest example of how serious the coronavirus pandemic has become. The Irish government sent a release Sunday asking all pubs be closed from Sunday night until March 29 to help quell the spread of the coronavirus. St. Patrickโs Day celebrations surely will be affected around the world, and itโs hard to imagine you canโt even go to a pub in the heart of Ireland anymore to celebrate St. Patrickโs Day. But that once again emphasizes the seriousness of the pandemic and the sacrifices so many are making.
California firefighters return from battling Australia fires
Read full article: California firefighters return from battling Australia firesLOS ANGELES, Calif. โ As the wildland firefighters, fresh off a long flight from Australia, strode into a Los Angeles fire station Wednesday morning, Marvin Schober got his GoPro camera ready. Firefighters from Australia previously deployed to Northern California in 2018 to help with wildfires. Angeles National Forest sprawls over more than 1,090 square miles (2,823 square kilometers) of the San Gabriel Mountains, which form a wilderness backdrop to metropolitan Los Angeles. Engineer Johnny Summers said Angeles firefighters will now spend the winter doing prescribed burns in the forest. The Angeles firefighters said the crash occurred when they had a day off and they learned about the deaths at a briefing the next day.
Shakiraโs meme-worthy tongue trill is actually called a zaghrouta -- and itโs culturally significant to the singer
Read full article: Shakiraโs meme-worthy tongue trill is actually called a zaghrouta -- and itโs culturally significant to the singerShakira may have created the best new meme of 2020, but thereโs cultural significance behind the tongue trill that instantly became iconic Sunday night. There were hit songs, lasers, sexy backup dancers, guitar solos and Lopez on a stripper pole absolutely living her best life. Most people know that Shakira is Colombian, but her father is Lebanese, and the tongue flick she did is actually called a zaghrouta, which is a traditional Arabic expression of celebration and happiness. This is called zaghrouta. https://t.co/bixdVn34vF โ Bozi Tatarevic (@hoonable) February 3, 2020Chiming in because I know everyone will be making jokes about this for days โ this is a popular Arab tradition, called zaghrouta, used to express joy at celebrations.
Unexploded WWII bomb sparks evacuation in London's Soho
Read full article: Unexploded WWII bomb sparks evacuation in London's SohoLONDON โ Police cordoned off one of the busiest areas of central London on Monday after whatโs thought to be an unexploded World War II bomb was dug up at a construction site. The Metropolitan Police force said โsuspected World War II ordnanceโ was uncovered in Dean Street in Soho, an area packed with shops, restaurants, bars and offices. An area covering several blocks of the tightly packed neighborhood was cordoned off while police assessed the device. The German air force dropped thousands of bombs on the British capital during the war, killing tens of thousands of people. Bombs left over from the conflict are still occasionally uncovered during construction work.
More harm than good: Compassion is noble, but what does Haiti really need, 10 years after quake?
Read full article: More harm than good: Compassion is noble, but what does Haiti really need, 10 years after quake?โDeep down, I know there was an element of trying to get a pat on the back,โ Albert said. โThatโs when they completely blew me away with their response.โWhat the community leaders essentially told Albert and Zelaya was this: Thanks for your efforts and compassion, but you actually did more harm than good. The experience was such an eye-opener that it led Albert and Zelaya to a greater purpose and mission. โThat goes back to the negative aid that is undermining the natural development of the Haitian people,โ Albert said. The two discovered that nearly 80% of Haitian teachers havenโt been properly trained, and 60% of kids dropped out of classes during elementary school.
Australian cyclist gives thirsty koala water
Read full article: Australian cyclist gives thirsty koala waterAs wildfires continue to scorch parts of Australia, threatening the koala population, one thirsty koala got some TLC. Anna Heusler was riding her bike Thursday with a group of cyclists when she spotted this koala sitting in the middle of the road. Heusler stopped and the koala climbed on her bike. She offered it water and it was clearly thirsty. According to the Australia Zoo, there were only about 40,000 to 100,000 koalas remaining after โuncontrolled habitat destruction.โThe animals are now considered endangered.
Up to 30% of koalas may have died in bush fires
Read full article: Up to 30% of koalas may have died in bush firesBRISBANE, Australia โ Koala populations are at risk -- and a large portion may have died in the Australian wildfires. The Federal Environment Minister said Friday that up to 30% may have been killed in the bush fires in New South Wales. She says wildfires have torched up to 30% of their habitat. The environment minister said Australia is working with koala experts. According to the Australia Zoo, there were only about 40,000 to 100,000 koalas remaining after โuncontrolled habitat destruction.โThe zoo said bush fires, habitat clearing, dog attacks and road accidents have contributed to the loss of koalas.
12 killed, dozens hurt after jetliner crashes in Kazakhstan
Read full article: 12 killed, dozens hurt after jetliner crashes in KazakhstanMOSCOW โ A jetliner with 98 people aboard struggled to get airborne and crashed shortly after takeoff Friday in Kazakhstan, killing at least 12 people, authorities said. Fifty-four people people were reported hospitalized with injuries, at least 10 of them in critical condition, officials said. Authorities quickly suspended all Bek Air and Fokker 100 flights in Kazakhstan while the investigation got underway. The plane continued to gain altitude, shaking quite severely, and then went down,โ Aslan Nazaraliyev told The Associated Press by phone. Dozens more in Almaty lined up at a local blood bank to donate for the injured.
Australian couple finds wedding rings lost in trash
Read full article: Australian couple finds wedding rings lost in trashSTONNINGTON CITY, Australia โ An Australian couple accidentally tossed their diamond wedding and engagement rings into the trash. The unidentified couple was renovating their Melbourne home when they dropped off their garbage at a collection center over the weekend. Trash collectors and city council workers plowed through 30-tons worth of trash. They eventually found the pink bag that had the rings. Stonnington City Council spokesman Jim Carden called it a โfairy tale outcome.โ
Indian Navy welcomes first female pilot
Read full article: Indian Navy welcomes first female pilotINDIA โ The Indian Navy has welcomed its first woman pilot, with Sub Lieutenant Shivangi taking control of an aircraft in another significant milestone for the countryโs armed forces. Shivangi completed her basic training in 2018 at the Indian Naval Academy and was brought to Kochi, in southwest India's Kerala state, to train with the Indian naval air squadron, the INAS 550. The Indian Navy has positions for 735 pilots, with about 644 currently filled, according to Indian Ministry of Defense figures. There are also two other women who are set to become navy pilots on December 21. The Indian Navy has accepted women into its ranks for decades in the medical field, Warrier said.
Dog helps keep stray kittens warm on cold Canadian night
Read full article: Dog helps keep stray kittens warm on cold Canadian nightONTARIO โ This dog is getting some love on the internet after a shelter post described how she was found keeping five kittens warm on the side of a road on a cold night in Canada. Someone notified a shelter, and an animal control officer picked them up. The kittens have been taken in by a foster family because theyโre not old enough to be adopted yet. The dog, now named Serenity, will be ready for adoption on Dec. 3. Contact the Pet and Wildlife Rescue of Ontario, Canada if youโre interested.
Woman saves koala from Australian brush fires
Read full article: Woman saves koala from Australian brush firesLONG FLAT, Australia โ This little fella was rushed to the hospital, after being rescued from a brush fire in Australia. A viral video shows the koala bear crossing the road and getting stranded near the flames. But then, a woman rushed in, using her own shirt to wrap up the koala and move it out of harmโs way. She doused the koala with water, as it squealed in pain from its burns. The koala has been treated for his burns and is still in โvery serious condition.โ
Boy gets word his letter to father in heaven was delivered
Read full article: Boy gets word his letter to father in heaven was deliveredA 7-year-old Scottish boy addressed a letter to his father in heaven, left it for his postman and received a heartwarming reply. Just weeks after Jase Hyndman dropped the letter in the mail, he received confirmation from postman Sean Milligan with Royal Mail that his letter had made a safe delivery. "This was a difficult challenge avoiding stars and other galactic objects on the route to heaven ... " Milligan wrote. โHowever please be assured that this particular important item of mail has been delivered.โJase's mother, Teri Copland, took to Facebook to show her gratitude for the postman's response, thanking him for his effort and saying that he "just restored my faith in humanity." A few weeks ago my 7 year old son posted this card to his dad in heaven and today he got a lovely reply from the postman... Posted by Copland Teri on Wednesday, November 28, 2018The BBC reported that Jase was overwhelmed after receiving Milligan's letter, telling his mother, "Dad really got my letter, Mum.โ