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Orioles Cut Mascot Roles, Reshape StaffBusiness — 1dThe Orioles have laid off staff across several departments, including the performers behind mascots Oriole Bird and Mr. Splash, as part of organizational changes. The team says it will keep the Bird Bath fan section, while its business leadership says it plans to continue hiring for critical roles.

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Bird Flu Confirmed in Racine County FlockHealth — 2dWisconsin officials confirmed highly pathogenic bird flu in a backyard poultry flock in Racine County and euthanized the birds, which will not enter the food supply. The virus is highly contagious, and authorities urged livestock owners to strengthen biosecurity and keep poultry indoors when possible.

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Orioles cut mascot jobs in private payroll reset — 8hBaltimore ends the dedicated Mr. Splash role and lays off the Oriole Bird performer in a business-side reshaping after a 79-win year, drawing sharp fan pushback while the club keeps the Bird Bath alive.

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Jared Kim After a 79-win season this feels like the wrong place to cut costs when the Bird and Mr. Splash helped keep families coming.

Iowa sues ADI over undisclosed risks from Chinese camerasTech — 1dIowa Attorney General Brenna Bird sued ADI Global Distribution, alleging it concealed that cameras it sold were made by Chinese firms Hikvision and Dahua, which U.S. authorities have identified as national security risks. The lawsuit claims misleading labeling and undisclosed security vulnerabilities could expose consumers’ images and location data to hackers or foreign actors; ADI’s response was not included in the reports.

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October Gardening Guides Cover Planting, WildlifeLifestyle — 3dGarden experts recommend planting hardy flower seeds and bulbs such as calendula, campanula and daffodils in October for spring color. They also advise leaving coneflowers standing through winter, as their seedheads feed birds and add structure to the dormant garden.

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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.

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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New England Restaurants Spotlight Brunch, Seafood BuffetsLifestyle — 1dFour highly praised brunch destinations—the Farmer’s Daughter in Massachusetts, The Whitney in Detroit, The Brunch Pub in Dayton, and Early Bird Breakfast Pub in Springfield—stand out for memorable settings and distinctive dining experiences. Several emphasize fresh, farm-to-table cooking, while The Whitney pairs brunch with the grandeur of a historic mansion.

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Butterfly wing patterns create motion illusions like barber pole — Sep 30, 2026Research suggests that the bold, moving patterns on butterfly wings can distort predators’ perception of the insects’ speed and direction, making birds more likely to miss during aerial attacks. High-speed footage, bird-vision models and a volunteer tracking experiment support the proposed optical-illusion defense, which resembles the barber-pole effect.

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Maya Lindstrom Nature using something like a barber pole effect to dodge attacks is pretty clever.

Bird Secures $450 Million Debt for Shareholder Payouts Amid AI Repositioning — Sep 23, 2026Bird automated from more than 1,000 staff to about 120, says some channels cost 90% less than rivals, and raised $450M in debt to pay shareholders.

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Fossilized dinosaur dung preserves feathers from extinct aquatic bird — Sep 14, 2026A fossilized feather found inside dinosaur dung in Montana is described as the best-preserved Mesozoic feather and offers new clues about why some birds survived the mass extinction while others did not. The evidence points to a connection with hesperornithiform aquatic birds and the evolution of the Neornithes lineage, potentially affecting survival outcomes across late Cretaceous birds.

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Possible Drone Alert Closes Vilnius Airport, NATO Scrambles — Sep 13, 2026Vilnius Airport closed 38 minutes on Sept. 13, 2026 after a NATO jet found a suspected drone was a flock of birds.

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Tom Gallagher Airports shutting down over unconfirmed drones will keep hurting travel until the source gets sorted.

Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Liberty outscores Lynx 23-12 late to win 93-81 — Sep 19, 2026Stewart's answering 3 after Miles' 69-67 go-ahead play sparked Liberty's 23-12 close in a 93-81 win; she also passed Bird on the career scoring list.

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Dana Whitfield Stewart's clutch three after that go-ahead bucket turned the game around for Liberty.

Florida Troopers Corral Emu on Polk Parkway — Sep 19, 2026Florida Highway Patrol troopers corralling a loose emu wandering along Polk Parkway in Polk County safely recovered the flightless bird and returned it to its owners, with no injuries or insurance issues reported. Multiple local outlets covered the incident, underscoring a lighthearted wildlife disruption on a major roadway.

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Photos of the Week Capture Austen Festival Costumes and City Birds — Sep 17, 2026Local photo features include coverage of the 2026 Jane Austen Festival in Bath with costumed participants, alongside weekly photo selections from WVPE, the Caledonia Courier, and WWNY that capture city skylines, autumn scenery, sunsets, and playful scenes.

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Oldest Alligator Relative Found After Dinosaur Extinction — Sep 10, 2026Paleontologists have identified Mandrasuchus milleri as the earliest confirmed alligatorine living only a few hundred thousand years after the dinosaur extinction, with numerous specimens indicating successful early post-extinction survival. Separately, a fossilized feather preserved inside a dinosaur-era coprolite reveals remarkable preservation and hints at the late Cretaceous food web and why some birds survived the asteroid impact.

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The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

Nishimura Shoots 63, Leads LPGA Arkansas — Sep 26, 2026Yuna Nishimura shot a bogey-free 8-under 63 with a birdie-eagle finish to lead the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship by one over Yu Liu.

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Elena Vasquez An 8-under 63 this early in the tournament shows she is swinging with real confidence.

Coughlin sets LPGA record with nine straight birdies — Sep 26, 2026Lauren Coughlin set an LPGA record with nine straight birdies and a 9-under 26, then shot a career-best 61 that fell short of 59.

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Maya Lindstrom Nine birdies to start is wild but she still has to overcome that five-shot deficit tomorrow.

Three News Outlets Sue Trump Over Access — Sep 21, 2026A wave of interest in analog hobbies is rising among younger generations, boosting Michaels sales and drawing mainstream attention to activities like sewing, birdwatching, puzzles, and gardening as digital tools support learning. The batch of stories also spans a colorful mix of culture and news—from a Newcastle street-paint incident and high-profile AI-driven sports recruiting to a cruise-line weekend promo and a First/Fifth Amendment press-freedom lawsuit involving the White House and Trump.

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Nicole Hardy Press access matters for accountability, so the courts need to sort this out fairly.

Zach Johnson Wins Fifth PGA Tour Champions Title in 14 Starts — Sep 13, 2026Zach Johnson birdied the final two holes to edge Ben Crane by one stroke for his fifth PGA Tour Champions title in 14 starts.

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Dana Whitfield At 50 he's already got five wins in 14 starts which shows real dominance on this tour.

Unbelievable Video: Hundreds of Birds Mysteriously Fall Dead in Mexico; Authorities React to the OnslaughtReporting — Feb 19, 2022Earlier this month, a strange event took place in Chihuahua, Mexico, as birds literally fell out of the sky. Locals in Álvaro Obregón woke up on Feb. 7 to find hundreds of dead birds littering streets and sidewalks…

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Dozens of Bird Species To Be Renamed After Current Names Declared ‘Racist,’ ‘Misogynistic’Reporting — Nov 3, 2023Ever wonder what all the birds are chattering about up there in the treetops? Perhaps their feathers are ruffled over being named after slave owners, Confederate generals and “misogynists.” That’s evidently the…

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Endangered Bird Moves to AirportReporting — Nov 7, 2023The tūturiwhatu, or New Zealand dotterel, has taken to nesting with man-made avians as this endangered bird has found shelter and safety living at the Auckland Airport. According to Radio New Zealand , pairs of this…

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Brush Fire Sparked After Bird Drops Fish on Powerlines — Aug 5, 2025In one of the most bizarre wildfire causes of the summer, firefighters in western Canada say a fish-dragging osprey may be to blame for a brush fire near Ashcroft, British Columbia, after the bird apparently dropped its…

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Washington Reports First Human Case of H5N5 Bird Flu — Nov 15, 2025Washington state health officials confirmed Friday that a resident has contracted a rare strain of bird flu, marking the nation’s first human case of avian influenza since February. According to The Associated Press …

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