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Male bald eagle plays stepdad at World Bird Sanctuary

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Earlier this week, we told you about a male bald eagle at the World Bird Sanctuary who was introduced to an eaglet to act as a foster.Staffers at the sanctuary initially introduced Eaglet 23-126 to Murphy from the safety of a "baby cage," to see if the adult eagle would react favorably.On Tuesday, Murphy and the eaglet met face-to-face and the pair appear to have hit it off. Dawn Griffard, CEO of the sanctuary, said it took Murphy about an hour before inspecting the baby. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW The following morning, the eaglet got out of its nest and wandered close to Murphy and made what's called "food begging" noises. Staffers had dropped food into the nest via a blind tube, but Eaglet 23-126 could no...

Best Online Pokies in Australia (2023): Top-Quality Australian Pokie Games with High RTPs & Payouts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:57 GMT

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Avalanche playoff injuries: Josh Manson plans to play Game 1 of first round, Artturi Lehkonen returns from broken finger

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:57 GMT

Physicality as a style of play is said to go further in the NHL playoffs, and the Avs don’t have a surplus of big bodies who fit that mold.So it comes as a massive relief to Jared Bednar and his team that defenseman Josh Manson will be ready to return from a lower-body injury in Game 1 of the first round.Manson won’t play in the Avalanche’s final two games before the playoffs, meaning his regular season is over with 27 games played. The first time he plays since March 1 will be playoff action. He said there were “definitely points” that he was concerned he wouldn’t be able to return this year.“I’d be lying if I said those thoughts didn’t come through my mind,” Manson said Thursday before the Avs’ home game vs. Winnipeg.Manson’s return, if it is coupled with Cale Makar’s, will mark the healthiest and deepest Colorado’s blue line has been all season. The last time the Avs’ top five defensemen wer...

Park County sheriff pursuing criminal charges in human-caused 403 fire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:57 GMT

The 403 fire in Park and Teller counties is 92% contained and the fire has burned 1,518 acres, fire officials said Thursday.Officials also announced they are pursuing criminal charges in the human-caused wildfire that started March 30 behind a local resident’s home, according to the Park County Sheriff’s Office.“We are seeking criminal charges and will to the fullest extent of the law. This fire was preventable. While it may seem early in the fire season, we remind everyone to use caution when dealing with any open flames, ashes or heat sources,” said Park County Sheriff Tom McGraw in an earlier news release.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Badger fire that forced evacuations near Hartsel in South Park contained Crime and Public Safety | Evacuations ordered as fire spreads across 40 acres, threatening structures near Hartsel Crime and Public Safety | Rampart fire west of Colorado Springs 50% contained Crime and Pu...

Rust-colored liquid, rotten-egg smells: Water quality in Colorado’s mobile home parks has been a problem for decades

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:57 GMT

Karla Garcia remembers the first time her son came rushing in to tell her about the water.After moving two years ago to Apple Tree Park, a mobile home community tucked beside the Colorado River in New Castle, Garcia and her two kids quickly noticed the rust-colored water flowing through her taps.The water, she said, stains her clothes, her shower and her drinking glasses. Sometimes it smells like eggs.As a result, the 37-year-old single mother is forced every month to buy gallons of water for cooking and drinking. Meanwhile, her children say the water quality makes them want to move back to Mexico.“I don’t know how to explain to my kiddos how we’re living in the most powerful country in the world and we have to shower with this brown water,” Garcia said.Her family, though, is hardly alone.Mobile home park residents across Colorado — and the rest of the nation — have consistently ranked water quality issues as one of the enduring problems in Americ...

Less than 9% of California still in a drought

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:57 GMT

Only small pockets of California are still experiencing drought conditions thanks to the historic winter storms, based on data released by the U.S. Drought Monitor on Thursday.The latest map shows less than 9% of the state is still in a “moderate drought,” including sections of Riverside, San Bernardino and Inyo counties.Less than 9% of California is still experiencing drought conditions based on data released by the U.S. Drought Monitor on April 13, 2023. (U.S. Drought Monitor)About 25% of the state is considered “abnormally dry,” leaving 65% of California completely free of any drought classification.California was battered by at least a dozen atmospheric rivers over the winter and early spring, soaking the ground, replenishing reservoirs and dumping record amounts of snow in the Sierras.Southern California has seen much drier weather since the start of April. Metropolitan Los Angeles has received less than a third of an inch of rain over the past two weeks, according to the Ventu...

Air National Guardsman led online group where US documents leaked: report

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:57 GMT

Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, is the leader of the small online gaming group where a batch of classified intelligence documents leaked, according to The New York Times.The Times reported Thursday that the national guardsman is a member of the branch's intelligence wing in the state and was the head of the private online group "Thug Shaker Central," where the documents leaked over the last few months.The newspaper reported that the documents gained broader attention after a member of the group took several dozen of them and shared them to a different forum online that was public.NBC News also reported the identity of the man.The Hill has not independently confirmed Teixeira's identity, and no one has been publicly named as a suspect in the probe.The Air National Guard told The Hill that it would not comment on an ongoing investigation. The Hill has reached out to the FBI. The FBI declined to comment to the Times for its report.Inves...

Disneyland to host its first-ever After Dark Pride Nite event

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:57 GMT

Disneyland will host its first-ever after-dark Pride event in June, Disneyland officials announced on Thursday.The new after-dark event will occur on June 13 and 15 from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. A three-hour pre-party will begin at 6 p.m on each night.The event will celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and allies and will include entertainment, photo opportunities, specialty food items, event merchandise and more. Disneyland announces closure date for Splash Mountain ahead of ‘Princess and the Frog’ re-imagining Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Clarabelle, Donald, Daisy and Goofy will participate in a Pride Nite Calvacade down Main Street U.S.A. while showing off their special outfits designed for the event.Guests can also:Dance the night away with Stitch at the Ohana Dance Party located on the Tomorrowland TerraceListen to music and dance under the stars during the Pride Nite Dance Club, which will be located along the Rivers of AmericaTry their hand at country line dancing at the Golden Horse...

The Journey of Empowerment: Gabriella Phillips and the Self Image Studio Approach to Taking Your Power Back

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:57 GMT

Gabriella Phillips is a renowned Mindset Coach and Certified Hypnotherapist who founded Self Image Studio, a company dedicated to helping women who struggle with self-esteem and body image issues. Gabriella’s passion for empowering women resulted from her own struggles with weight and self-image.When she was just eight years old, she began dieting and battled binge eating, isolation, and issues related to body image for the rest of her life. However, her life story turned for the worse when she had to close her Boutique Day Spa in West Hollywood, followed by a period of darkness. Gabriella used food as a coping mechanism and eventually reached her highest weight of approximately 350 pounds. A feeling of shame overtook her, and she lost touch with her family and friends during this period.While Gabriella faced many challenges, she was determined to overcome them and create a better life for herself. With her tenacity, she lost over 160 pounds and transformed her self-image and ...

The Healing Power of Horses: A Look into Equine Therapy with Lauren Crocker

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:57 GMT

When most people think of therapy, they envision a traditional office setting with a therapist and client discussing their problems. However, there is a unique and unconventional approach to mental health treatment that has gained popularity in recent years – the serenity of equine therapy.Equine therapy, also known as horse therapy or hippotherapy, is a type of therapy that involves working with horses to promote physical, occupational, and emotional growth in individuals. While it may seem like an unorthodox approach, equine therapy is backed by scientific research that supports its effectiveness. It is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after alternatives for those searching for an effective treatment. It is also the focus of Saddled Souls.Lauren Crocker’s Revolutionary Approach To Traditional TherapyLauren Crocker founded Saddled Souls, a nonprofit organization that provides equine-assisted therapy to individuals of all ages. A pioneer in the field of equine therapy, ...