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Brookfield Zoo Mexican wolf puppies arrive in wild dens of Arizona, New Mexico

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:39 GMT

CHICAGO —  The Brookfield Zoo is helping re-establish the Mexican wolf population in the southwestern US and Mexico. Six of seven Mexican wolf puppies born at the zoo last month were placed days later in wild dens as part of a federal recovery program.   Brookfield Zoo announces summer concerts series featuring Macy Gray, Vertical Horizon and more Seven Mexican wolf puppies were born at Brookfield Zoo on April 27. On May 6, six of the puppies were flown to Arizona to be placed with wild wolf packs as part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services’ Mexican Wolf Recovery Program, which helps enhance the genetic diversity of the overall Mexican wolf population. (CZS-Brookfield Zoo)Dr. Lily Parkinson, a clinical veterinarian at Brookfield Zoo, examines a 9-day-old Mexican wolf puppy. The puppy was one of six flown to Arizona to be placed with wild wolf packs as part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services’ Mexican Wolf Recovery Program. (CZS-Brookfield Zoo)Dr. Lily Parkinson, a clinical v...

Fifth House Democrat calls on Feinstein to resign

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:39 GMT

A fifth House Democrat on Friday called for Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) to resign her seat after her return to Washington following a prolonged absence due to shingles. Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) argued lawmakers should resign if they become "a shadow of your former self.""I think if you're a member, and you become a shadow of your former self, you should resign," Torres told Insider this week, calling for Feinstein to step aside for the first time. "Once you're no longer the best person to represent your state, you have a duty to move on."Torres joins Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), Dean Phillips (D-Minn.), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) in calling for Feinstein to leave the upper chamber.Feinstein, 89, has had a distinguished 30-year career in the Senate but in recent years has come under scrutiny for her mental acuity and, in the past couple of months, her ability to fulfill her senatorial duties.The New York Times reported recentl...

What we know about possible impeachment against Attorney General Ken Paxton

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:39 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Republican-led House is now poised to vote Saturday on the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton within the final days of the legislative session.The House General Investigating Committee presented the articles of impeachment to members late Thursday night, after unanimously adopting a formal recommendation to move toward impeachment. The five-member panel, with a conservative majority, revealed on Wednesday that it had been investigating the embattled attorney general since March.Although misconduct allegations have plagued Paxton since his first term in office, the committee’s investigation started after a proposal emerged to use state funds to pay $3.3 million to settle Paxton's whistleblower lawsuit filed by four former employees who accused him of wrongdoing. If Paxton is impeached, he'll join two other state officials on the Texas history books who have been formally ousted. Here's what we know about how the process works:Texas impeachment process d...

Recipes: Here’s what to grill for your Memorial Day weekend cookout

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:39 GMT

Many would categorize Southern California as a grilling mecca, a spot where home cooking grill-side is welcomed 365 days a year. But with so many rainy days, local backyard barbecues may have gotten a little neglected.Hopefully, Memorial Day will be sunny and bright, warm with gentle breezes and hungry guests. It’s a great opportunity to dust off the ‘cue and host an alfresco celebration. I’m going to use it as motivation to spruce up the yard and put out splashy, outdoor party fare. The dishes will be  bursting with flavor, much of which will be fresh off the grill.Ah, come on sunshine. The barbecue needs a refresher.Louis Lamb Chop ‘Lollipops’Lamb chops can be turned into delectable finger-food “lollipop” appetizers that you cook on the grill. (Photo by Curt Norris)Ten years ago, Personal Chef Katherine Louis Boucher joined me in my kitchen to show me how to turn lamb chops into irresistible Greek style “lollipop” appetizers. The chops are cut from the lamb rack, and each has a cu...

Aerial Powers’ role with Lynx continues to fluctuate early in season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:39 GMT

Aerial Powers appeared to be a non-factor in terms of the Lynx’s rotation. In the team’s season-opening loss to Chicago, Powers — a starter a year ago who led the team in total minutes played — was on the floor for just five minutes against the Sky.After an up-and-down two years as a focal for Minnesota, the guard was on the outside looking in at the rotation.The winds quickly started to change, however, as Powers produced in her first-half stint against Atlanta in the second game of this season. The playing time didn’t follow in the second half, but Powers finished with 10 points on 4-for-6 shooting in nine minutes.What changed?“She had two good days of practice. I told them that’s where you earn playing time,” Reeve said after the loss to the Dream. “AP had two good days of practice, she got the opportunity in the first half.”Powers’ standing clearly wasn’t solid, as demonstrated by the lack of second-half playing time. Reeve noted she didn’t like what that group was doing offensi...

What’s in MN’s $72B budget and what else lawmakers approved

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:39 GMT

One thing is clear: Minnesota never has had a state budget like this before.Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party members approved a historic, nearly $72 billion spending plan for the coming two years by tapping a $17.5 billion budget surplus and raising billions more in tax revenues. DFLers say the 38 percent increase in spending over current levels is part of their progressive vision for Minnesota’s future.Most of the new spending is ongoing, and the state will have to hire new workers to implement some of it. Lower- and middle-income residents will see $1.1 billion in tax rebates and about $1.4 billion in expanded tax credits.“We’re leaving no one behind,” Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday as he signed what House Speaker Melissa Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park, called “the best budget in 50 years.”It took a “team effort” to hold the party’s one-seat advantage in the Senate and approve what Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic, DFL-Minneapolis, ...

Fundraiser being held for 6-year-old boy battling cancer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Riverview Orchards is hosting a family fun day fundraiser event for Ezekiel "Ezzy" McLean, a local 6 year old boy who is battling stage 4 kidney cancer. The event is scheduled for June 3. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The fundraiser will directly support Ezzy and his family as he undergoes aggressive medical treatment for his illness, which has spread to his lungs. The day will feature food and beverages, hayrides, a bouncy house, scavenger hunts, raffles, an ice cream eating contest, live music and more. The event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., is free and open to the public. Riverview Orchards is located at 660 Riverview Road, Rexford, NY. CREATE celebrates 40th annual Youth Arts Exhibit Ezzy, who has a love for dinosaurs, soccer, swimming, dancing, Super Mario, Black Panther, and Spiderman, is known to be as happy as he is brave. To help contribute to Ezzy and his family, plea...

Pride to let flags fly at Glens Falls City Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:39 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A pride festival is coming to downtown Glens Falls in June, hosted by a recently-renamed LGBTQ+ organization serving the surrounding community. Lower Adirondack Pride will host its Glens Falls Pride Festival at City Park, from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 4. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The free event kicks off with a pride march around the block surrounding City Park. A drag show will feature performers Lady Adjacent, Ms. Kitten Kaboodle, Tianna Romano, Lynn Guinie, Merina LePearl, Xavier Chaos, and Anita Bump, starting at 1:15 p.m. Black Walnut Books will lead a community storytime at 2:30 p.m.“We are delighted to be bringing the festival downtown this year,” said Lower Adirondack Pride President Cam Cardinale. “It’s empowering to LGBTQIA+ individuals to occupy public space we are so often excluded from. Visibility is crucial to fighting shame and social stigma in the face of threats and ...

One tank of gas: All you need from St. Louis to these 10 vacation spots

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - If you're looking to hit the roads for Memorial Day weekend or plan a wallet-friendly roadtrip over the summer, there are quite a few intriguing destinations just a short drive away from St. Louis. Last year, FOX 2 compiled a list of ten places that St. Louis-area travelers could visit and return from comfortably on just one tank of gas, largely inspired by historic gas prices. This year, gas prices are a bit steadier and pandemic restrictions have largely been eased. $400,000 in watches stolen in St. Louis jewelry heist Because of that, FOX 2 wanted to create a similar, but slightly different list for those looking to travel. Where can make it from St. Louis on one tank of gas alone? Turns out, lots of places, some even outside of Missouri and Illinois. Whether you’re looking for a multi-day excursion or just one spontaneous day of travel, there are several spots worth considering. Depending on your car and the route for transportation, experts at Axlewise.com say a ...

Here are the safest—and most deadly—days for drunk-driving fatalities

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:39 GMT

Drunk driving remains a significant problem throughout the country. But certain days are more dangerous on the roads than others. MoneyGeek analyzed historical data from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to forecast 2023's most dangerous days, weeks and holidays for driving under the influence (DUI) in the United States.KEY FINDINGS:MoneyGeek forecasts 13,490 DUI fatalities in 2023.The historical trend of DUI fatalities that drives the forecast has increased dramatically. 2021's DUI fatalities are 23% higher than 2016's DUI fatalities and are at levels not seen since 2003.Summer will account for 28% of drunk driving-related fatalities, making it the deadliest season.Independence Day week is forecasted to be the most deadly in 2023, with 311 expected fatalities.On New Year's Day, drunk driving-related deaths spike 117% above the baseline average, making it the most dangerous holiday of the year for drunk driving.60% o...