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Maine Animal Center Plans Poland ClosureLifestyle — 1dMr. Drew and His Animals Too will permanently close its Poland, Maine, education center on Oct. 31, citing the financial strain of relocating from Lewiston and the owners’ age. Drew Desjardins and his wife will continue educational outreach around the state, while placing some animals with trusted sanctuaries and facilities; they say none will be euthanized or publicly adopted.

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Bank of England picks four animals for notesFinance — 12hBank of England picks Atlantic puffin, barn owl, buff-tailed bumblebee and European hedgehog for new notes after 478,531 consultation responses; bumblebee led the vote.

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US Wildlife Sites Welcome VisitorsLifestyle — 2dFamily-friendly wildlife outings range from Montpelier’s annual fall open house, with hayrides and nature activities, to close-up animal encounters at Georgia’s Hope Ranch Zoo. Other options include free-admission animal farms and sanctuaries in New York and Missouri’s Powder Valley nature center, which offers wildlife exhibits, trails and hands-on activities.

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Hundreds of smuggled animals seized in Miami, SicilyWorld — 3dA U.S. legal permanent resident arriving from Cuba was arrested at Miami International Airport after authorities found 10 live birds concealed in tubes sewn into his underwear. Separately, Italian authorities intercepted a Maltese man allegedly transporting 300 tortoises and 77 parrots in a car to Malta; 76 parrots were protected species, and the man faces charges related to animal welfare and wildlife-trade violations.

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IJRFlock Deal Pulls Back Curtain On 20 Small-Town Cameras Wired Into Nationwide NetworkDylan Kresak · 4 min · 42m

FBI Finds Thousands of Roosters at Florida Cockfighting SiteWorld — 2dAn FBI search of a 10-acre property in Southwest Miami-Dade uncovered a suspected cockfighting operation with several thousand roosters, training rings and fighting equipment. A 52-year-old man was arrested and faces charges including animal cruelty and possessing animals for fighting; the investigation began as part of an unrelated inquiry.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Animal House Actress Mary Louise Weller Dies — 6dMary Louise Weller, Animal House's Mandy Pepperidge, has died at 79 after a brief illness, her family said, requesting privacy.

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Police Logs Across Five Cities Detail Arrests, IncidentsAuto — 1dPolice logs from several communities reported arrests and incidents ranging from drug and alcohol offenses, warrants, theft and burglary to traffic violations and an animal complaint. The Redlands log also included reported collisions, vehicle-related offenses and suspected drug activity.

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Churches Hold St. Francis Pet Blessings — Sep 29, 2026Churches and animal shelters are hosting blessings for pets and other animals around the Feast of St. Francis, continuing a tradition rooted in Christian teachings that all creatures matter. Events from the U.K. to Pennsylvania and Florida welcome animals and their people, celebrating the bond between them and the importance of caring for creation.

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North Carolina Zoo Plans Asia Exhibit Opening in 2027Environment — 2dThe North Carolina Zoo’s 12.5-acre Asia expansion is set to open March 1, 2027, marking its first major development in more than 30 years. It will add nearly 50 species, including endangered animals, alongside new habitats and botanical features.

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BooksCourage is a teachable skill built on vulnerabilityBrown argues organizations fail from armor and avoidance rather than weak strategy—a vulnerability curriculum IBM and Procter & Gamble adopted directly.35m · 1 reads

James Herriot on animals having souls over many humans — Sep 30, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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US Theaters Plan Halloween Shows NationwideEntertainment — 2dTheater and arts venues across Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta and Marion are offering Halloween-season programming, from horror plays and variety shows to puppet productions, classic films and live music. Dallas is also hosting a family festival with performances, dancing, activities and animal encounters.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

“I have found that when you are deeply troubled, there are things you get from the silent devoted companionship of a dog that you can get from no other source.” — Doris Day, Singer, actress and animal — Oct 1, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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Churches Plan Animal Blessings for St. Francis Feast — Sep 24, 2026Churches are holding Blessing of the Animals services around the Feast of St. Francis, inviting pets and, in some cases, photos or stuffed animals to receive a blessing. The services celebrate the bond between people and animals; at one Portland event, a husky joined the priest’s singing and delighted the crowd.

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Pumpkin Events Benefit Charities Across CommunitiesLifestyle — 4dCommunities are hosting seasonal pumpkin and Halloween events—including costume runs, family 5Ks, and pumpkin displays—to raise funds for local causes. Beneficiaries include animal shelters and adoption groups, a volunteer fire department, autism awareness, and Girls on the Run.

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IJRMore Than 170 Candidates Sign Pledge To Remove COVID Shots From MarketLibby Bandelin · 4 min · 11h

“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.” — Anatole France, Nobel laureate, 1844–1924 — Sep 29, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Bangkok Pet Fair Expects 12,500 Trade VisitorsLifestyle — 2dPet-focused events range from Nashville’s Fur Ball fundraiser supporting low-cost services and stray-cat care to a dog-friendly zoo walk, an international Southeast Asian trade fair, and an Onalaska expo featuring pet first-aid and CPR guidance. The events serve different audiences, from local pet owners and animal-welfare supporters to industry professionals.

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Retro games launch; revivals plannedEntertainment — 4dSeveral retro-inspired games are featured: TAITO’s 1980 arcade game Crazy Balloon is being reissued in Arcade Archives 2 with a new time-attack mode, while indie game Fish ’N Frog has launched with 50 levels of block-pushing arcade puzzles. The Vessel is an upcoming puzzle adventure built around controlling two characters at once; the other articles cover an animation-art exhibit and a roundup of game remakes.

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Comedy Wildlife Awards Unveil Finalists After Record EntriesLifestyle — Sep 30, 2026The 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards announced finalists after receiving a record more than 10,000 entries from 112 countries, showcasing humorous images and videos of animals. Founded to use humor to build empathy for wildlife, the competition is supporting the Born Free Foundation’s conservation work this year.

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McCartney’s Paris Show Spotlights Ocean Threats — Sep 30, 2026Stella McCartney’s Spring/Summer 2027 Paris Fashion Week show paired ocean-inspired designs with a call to protect marine life, condemning overfishing and urging people to see sea creatures as more than food. The animal-free collection also underscored her push for sustainable alternatives and greater investment by luxury brands in responsible materials.

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FaithTapReport names Francis Halzen as 2026 Nobel physics laureateFrancis Halzen of UW-Madison wins 2026 Nobel Physics Prize for high-energy neutrino discovery with IceCube's over 5,000 Antarctic detectors.1h · 8 reads

UC Davis Study Finds Three-Minute Equine Interactions Ease Teen Distress — Sep 15, 2026A UC Davis study finds that spending just three minutes with miniature horses and donkeys can quickly improve teens’ mood, reducing loneliness, sadness, and anxiety, with stronger effects when teens notice the animals’ body-language cues and even when the animals walk away. The research emphasizes a two-way interaction, arguing that animals’ active participation helps shape the human benefits and should guide the design of animal-assisted interventions.

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Snake Encounters Across Regions Highlight Safety RisksEnvironment — Sep 29, 2026Snakes may enter human spaces seeking shelter, shade or refuge from weather, making encounters more common around homes and during rainy seasons. Experts and rescuers advise checking hiding spots carefully, keeping a safe distance and calling trained professionals rather than trying to handle or kill the animal.

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She Threw Her Cat a Quinceañera, and It Saved an Animal ShelterGood News — Sep 8, 2026

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Communities plan regional St. Francis pet blessingsLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026Churches, nonprofits and OSF HealthCare sites are holding pet-blessing ceremonies around the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, welcoming people and their animals for prayers celebrating care for all creatures. Events span locations in Ireland and the United States, with some already held and others scheduled for early October 2026.

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Blizzard Announces Animated Diablo Netflix Series, Teases More — Sep 12, 2026Blizzard announced at BlizzCon 2026 that an animated Diablo series is in development for Netflix, with hints that Overwatch and Warcraft adaptations may follow. President Johanna Faries says this is just the beginning and that more projects are being discussed, though no release dates have been disclosed yet.

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Sam Okafor Blizzard's recent games have been mixed so I'm not holding my breath for these adaptations yet.

IJRMother Of Woman Killed In Russian Lab Incident Speaks Out. She Has Doubts About Her Daughter’s Cause Of DeathLibby Bandelin · 5 min · 13h