Funny
May 11, 2025

Dutch Police Playfully “Detain” a Pet Parakeet as an Accomplice in a Robbery

Fighting crime is no joke, but Dutch police in the city of Utrecht had a laugh when they detained a bird back in September 2019. The pet parakeet was at the scene of a crime when the police arrested a person suspected of shoplifting, making the bird an accomplice in featheral crime. “This bird sat on the shoulder of a thief we arrested for shoplifting,” reported the police on Instagram.

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Archeology
May 10, 2025

New Studies Paw at the Prevailing Theory of How Cats Became Domesticated

Calling a house cat domesticated could be seen as a stretch. With their famously aloof demeanor and unpredictable moods, cats have never quite surrendered their wild streak. Our feline friends are notoriously temperamental and may tolerate us, at best, but they are nonetheless important figures in the homes of many families around the world. Cats are equally mysterious and charming in their own right.

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Good News
May 9, 2025

New Mexico Started Offering Free Childcare and Reduced the State’s Poverty Rate

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, families within the median income range spend between 8.9% and 16% of their income on childcare. However, lower-income families may spend even larger percentages on these services. It's reported that there are also times when they simply don't have enough money to pay for it. After studying how this impacts both parents and providers, New Mexico made childcare free for many families.

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Health
May 9, 2025

Orchestra Conductor Undergoes Groundbreaking Brain Surgery To Treat Parkinson’s Tremors

For 70-year-old, Ohio-based conductor Rand Laycock, being able to control his arm and hand movements is crucial when guiding dozens of musicians in Parma Symphony Orchestra. But 11 years ago, just before his 60th birthday, Rand began to notice a twitch in his thumb, sparking concerns that something was wrong. He went to his doctor for advice, and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Rand’s tremors soon became uncontrollable, making his once-precise movements increasingly difficult.

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