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Two Dozen Rescue Kittens Visit Mall Aquarium
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About two dozen rescue kittens from the Twin Cities’ Bitty Kitty Brigade visited SEA LIFE at the Mall of America, where they watched sharks, stingrays and other marine life. The organization’s sixth aquarium field trip also helped raise awareness and gave the orphaned kittens a chance to socialize before adoption.
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Kittle Sets 49ers Tight End Touchdown Record
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George Kittle's 56-yard TD sealed a 24-14 49ers win over Denver and set the franchise tight end touchdown record at 56, passing Vernon Davis.
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Maya Lindstrom
Kittle's 56 yard score to seal the win shows why he's been the best tight end in franchise history.
Stray tortoiseshell kitten follows couple home and walks into their apartment
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A stray tortoiseshell kitten followed Abby Kaye Pell and her partner home on an Aug. 12 walk with their dog Juniper. They named her Cleo and kept her.
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Tiny Kitten Somehow Ends Up Stranded In The Middle Of A Highway
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— Sep 8, 2026
Rescuer John carefully retrieves a tiny kitten from the middle of a Long Island highway while Dodo editor Monica follows the effort.
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More Than 170 Candidates Sign Pledge To Remove COVID Shots From Market
Libby Bandelin · 4 min · 6h
Woman Finds Strange Box Outside Her Apartment With An Entire Family Inside
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— Sep 9, 2026
A North Carolina rescuer found a box with a mother cat and kittens left at her home and arranged their care through local groups.
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Tom Gallagher
At least the cats ended up with groups that can foster them instead of being left to fend for themselves on the street.
Most Influential Women in World History
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From 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.
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Ohio kitten joins construction crew, goes viral
Lifestyle
— Aug 25, 2026
A kitten rescued from a Komatsu excavator in Akron has become River Reach Construction’s newest unofficial crew member, earning the name Sue and soon a shop-cat role after a foster care stint and viral social media posts that even prompted branded gear and attentions from the company. The story has been widely shared across multiple outlets, highlighting the kitten’s transition from rescue to beloved on-site mascot and social-media sensation.
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Kittle PUP List Leaves Week 1 in Flux
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— Jul 25, 2026
The 49ers opened training camp with star tight end George Kittle on the physically unable to perform list as he continues Achilles rehab, with him optimistic about Week 1 availability. The team also placed several teammates on the PUP list and made roster moves including signing Tanner McLachlan and waiving Evan Anderson, while players like Mykel Williams, Isaac Guerendo, and Alfred Collins joined Kittle on the list.
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George Kittle Activated from PUP, Returns to Practice
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— Aug 23, 2026
The 49ers activated star tight end George Kittle from the Physically Unable to Perform list as he recovers from a January Achilles injury, signaling a faster-than-expected return that could see him ready for Week 1 in Australia against the Rams. While the move boosts optimism, team officials acknowledge it remains uncertain whether he’ll play immediately, with schedules and travel considerations shaping his early-season availability.
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49ers' Kittle near Achilles return
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— Aug 16, 2026
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is nearing a return from a January Achilles tear, with reports and his own comments suggesting a possible Week 1 appearance or early-season return depending on his rehab progress. While teams and observers note the demands of a tight end’s movement and his age, he remains optimistic about practicing soon and potentially playing in Melbourne or shortly after Week 1, though clearance timelines remain fluid.
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William Wilberforce Campaigns 46 Years for Abolition
Parliamentarian introduces bill until slavery ends.
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Frozen Kitten Revived by Woman Who ‘Defrosted’ It With Hair Dryer: Video
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— Jan 15, 2024
A woman in China revived a frozen kitten using her hair dryer, displaying the power of a warm welcome. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rExFh-3fbJA&t=1s The EcoWatch Insight Channel posted footage of the video, which…
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Firefighters Rescue 9 Kittens After Home Housing Local Rescue Supplies and Kittens Catches on Fire
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— May 6, 2022
When a fire broke out at a home in Delhi Township, Michigan, on Wednesday evening, multiple lives were threatened. Not only did the home belong to a local family, but they were heavily involved in the cat rescue “Saved…
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Nick Bosa nears practice return ahead of 49ers' Australia opener
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— Aug 31, 2026
The 49ers say Nick Bosa is close to returning to practice after ACL surgery, with plans for him to practice on Wednesday as part of a cautious ramp-up ahead of the season. The team remains vigilant about workload as they prepare for an overseas opener against the Rams, with Bosa and other key players like George Kittle expected to be eased back into action.
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Dana Whitfield
Playing the opener overseas while managing two key injury returns seems like a lot to juggle at once.
Maine Coon cats go viral for two-toned coats, extra toes and furry boots
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— Sep 6, 2026
Maine Coon cats captivate online with a range of striking coats—from a black smoke look and polydactyl giants to pumpkin-spice tones—while also highlighting their large size, grooming needs, and unique personalities. The viral clips and fan comments underscore a strong public fascination with their appearance, versatility, and behavior as they grow from kittens into sizable, well-groomed companions.
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Runt Of The Litter Kitten Finds His Confidence Thanks To Giant Friend
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— Sep 7, 2026
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Mother Of Woman Killed In Russian Lab Incident Speaks Out. She Has Doubts About Her Daughter’s Cause Of Death
Libby Bandelin · 5 min · 7h
Tennessee No. 24 Defeats South Alabama 2-0
Sports
— Aug 16, 2026
The 2026 women's soccer week featured several players earning weekly honors—Claire Nieroda of SIUE and Casey Kittridge of Eastern Illinois among others—while Tennessee opened its season with a 2-0 win highlighted by first collegiate goals from Ayva Jordan and Devin Davis. Elsewhere, Air Force defeated Army 4-1, with additional box scores and game footage expanding the week’s coverage from Fairfield and other programs.
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Can you actually read a map?
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Fifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.
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49ers Aiyuk saga leaves team in limbo
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— Jul 24, 2026
George Kittle publicly defended the 49ers’ handling of Brandon Aiyuk’s contract dispute and social-media feud, saying the organization has tried to resolve it properly and that he knows more than he can share. Aiyuk remains under contract but is on the reserve/left squad list without pay after voiding guarantees from his 2024 extension amid rehab questions, while signaling a wish to join the Washington Commanders.
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Former Education Leader Publishes Boundary-Spanning Guide
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— Jul 24, 2026
Kitty Wooley's From Networking to Boundary Spanning argues that collaboration across organizational silos is the responsibility of professionals at all levels and provides a practical roadmap for early- and mid-career staff to connect people, ideas, and resources across departments. Drawing on nearly three decades in higher education and the U.S. Department of Education, the book shows how boundary spanning can boost organizational effectiveness while opening opportunities for personal and career growth.
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‘What In The Hell Is This?’: Eric Swalwell Has Total Meltdown Over Donald Trump Cat Meme
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— Sep 10, 2024
Democratic California Rep. Eric Swalwell melted down on Tuesday over a meme of Republican nominee Donald Trump with a duck and a kitten. The House Judiciary GOP account posted an artificial intelligence (AI) photograph…
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Trump Helps Out: Gives $100 to Mom of 3 for Groceries in Candid Moment
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— Sep 24, 2024
Former President Donald Trump offered a generous and personal gesture of relief to one lucky shopper at a Pennsylvania grocery store. During Monday’s appearance at Sprankles Neighborhood Market in Kittanning…
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Turn painful failures into explicit decision principles
Dalio argues that after his 1982 public miss forced him to fire everyone and borrow $4,000 from his father, lasting success requires logging root causes and weighting views by proven track record, not gut certainty.
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Whoopi Goldberg Mocks Concerns About Antifa: ‘I Thought It Was a Kitty Cat’
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— May 3, 2023
Whoopi Goldberg is dismissing concerns about antifa because it does not have an organized structure. The co-hosts of ABC’s “The View” discussed a text reportedly sent by former Fox News host Tucker Carlson where he…
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Man Headed to Shooting Range Stops to Rescue a Kitten in the Road, Gets Ambushed by 12 More
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— Jun 11, 2022
Editor’s Note: Our readers responded strongly to this story when it originally ran; we’re reposting it here in case you missed it. Robert Brantley, a professional shooter from Louisiana, was headed to the range on June…
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Caught on Tape: Woman Attempts Murder of Child in Broad Daylight
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— Jan 13, 2022
On Jan. 7, two men and a woman were looking through a set of dumpsters behind a store in Hobbs, New Mexico, when they heard a strange sound. Thinking it was a puppy or kitten, they searched for the source of the noise…
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'It's Drowning': Man Saves Feral Kitten After Wife Spots It Being Carried Away by Flood
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— Nov 2, 2021
Skip and Nancy Campbell live in Sacramento, California, and their house backs up to Chicken Ranch Slough, which has a stream. Over the years, they’ve helped catch feral cats that frequent the area, even adopting some…
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Cat Crisis: Authorities Hit Triple Digits As Kitties Rescued From Home, Onlookers Stunned
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— Oct 9, 2021
Many people feel their heartstrings being tugged at when they spot an animal in need. Sometimes it’s the most selfless and generous who open their home to stray after stray, thinking only of how much the animal needs…
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Memorials, Protests Held Across Israel On The Third Anniversary Of Terror Attack
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 8h
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