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Rare agave plant in full bloom after nearly 20 years at Tacoma zoo

The agave plant's full bloom will last two or three weeks, according to the zoo. TACOMA, Wash. — After nearly 20 years, a rare agave plant is in full bloom at Tacoma's Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium.  The zoo said a mature Agave parryi var. …

Zebra at Rhode Island zoo dies in "tragic accident" during storm

July 8, 2025 / 12:30 PM EDT / CBS Boston Zebra at Roger Williams Park Zoo dies during storm Zebra at Roger Williams Park Zoo dies during storm 00:31 The Roger Williams Zoo in Providence, Rhode island says one of its "cherished" zebras …

Woman loses arm at Australian zoo after lion 'inexplicably' attacks her

A woman lost her arm over the weekend after she was attacked by a lion inside a zoo in Australia. According to a news release from the Darling Downs Zoo in Queensland, a 50-year-old woman was watching animal keepers working in the zoo’s carnivore precinct …

11 California Condors Hatch From Oregon Zoo Eggs

Condor hatching season wrapped up last month at the Oregon Zoo’s Jonsson Center for Wildlife Conservation, and specialists there say this year’s recovery effort “goes to 11.” Nine fuzzy California condor chicks are squawking in their nests — and two more …

Roger Williams Park Zoo mourning loss of 24-year-old zebra

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WHDH) - A 24-year-old zebra at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island died on Thursday. The zoo mourned the loss Tuesday morning. The zoo says the zebra, named Samantha, panicked during a storm on Thursday and ran into a …

Buffalo Zoo welcomes baby boy ocelot born May 13

The Buffalo Zoo revealed that the baby ocelot, born on May 13, is a boy in first checkup. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Zoogoers finally have an exciting update on a new furry friend. The Buffalo Zoo revealed in a Facebook post that the baby ocelot born May 13, is a boy …

Teacher who lost her arm in lion attack is revealed as sister of zoo’s owners as chilling vid shows keeper kissing beast

A TEACHER who lost her arm in a lion attack has been revealed as the sister of one of the zoo's owners. The shocking incident unfolded at Darling Downs Zoo in Queensland, Australia on Sunday. 3 A woman touches lion through fence shown in resurfaced …

Australia Zoo rescues two crocodiles in devastating conditions

Australia Zoo’s Crocodile Rescue Team has successfully rescued two large saltwater crocodiles from devastating welfare conditions in the Solomon Islands, giving them a second chance at life. Both crocodiles, over two meters long, had tragically spent their …

Cape May County Zoo welcomes baby zebra to the herd

Proud zebra parents, Gretta and Ziggy, welcomed the arrival of a female foal. CAPE MAY, New Jersey (WPVI) -- Congratulations are in order for the Cape May County Zoo. Proud zebra parents, Gretta and Ziggy, welcomed the arrival of a female foal. The new …

Natasha, the Alaska Zoo Tiger, Turns 12

Lion ’just playing’ when it attacked: zoo owner

Scovill Zoo seeks public's help to name baby lemurs

DECATUR, Ill (WICS) — Scovill Zoo is inviting the public to help name its newest ring-tailed lemur twins. The zoo has proposed three pairs of names inspired by Greek mythology, with each pair including one name for the boy and one for the girl. The options …

Chattanooga Zoo hosts Q ‘n Brew Saturday

Chattanooga Zoo is hosting its  Q ‘n Brew special event on Friday, July 12, with craft beer, barbecue from local restaurants, live bluegrass music, animal meet and greets and more as attendees tour the zoo. The all-ages cookout also features tortoise races …

Queensland zoo reopens after owner’s sister-in-law loses arm to lion attack

A Queensland zoo under investigation after a lion attack has reopened its doors, two days after the owner’s sister-in-law lost her arm. The woman, in her 50s, remains in hospital in a stable condition after the incident, which occurred on Sunday morning at …

Petting Zoo Owner, 56, Dies After Being Struck by Employee's Car in Parking Lot

NEED TO KNOW Cindy Lewis, who co-owned Lewis Adventure Farm and Zoo in western Michigan, was hit by a car and later died from her injuries The accident occurred in the farm's parking lot and the driver was a fellow employee who appeared not to see her, …

Friends remember the life of Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo owner killed on 4th of July

NEW ERA, Mich. — Around Gull Meadows Farms, work has already started for a busy fall season ahead.  "We're about a month and a half still away from production. The crop is looking really great this year," said Justin Wendzel.  Manager of the …

Adults-only night at Virginia Zoo canceled due to forecasted thunderstorms

This event has been canceled due to inclement weather. NORFOLK, Va. — UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to forecasted thunderstorms. The Virginia Zoo encourages ticketholders to check their email or send inquiries to 757-441-2374 ext. 241 by …

Good News: Young man with autism lives his dream by working at Tulsa Zoo elephant barn

TULSA, Okla. — A young man with autism is living his dream by working at the Tulsa Zoo. Find a job that you love and you'll never work a day in your life. That old adage couldn't be any truer than it is for 20-year-old Griffin Frederick. "Well …

Tehran’s City Theater to host Edward Albee’s “The Zoo Story”

TEHRAN – The one-act play “The Zoo Story” by American playwright Edward Albee will be staged at the Qashqai Hall of Tehran’s City Theater Complex from July 9. Directed by Khosrow Khorshidi, the play has Masoud Sakhaei and Masoud Mirhosseini in the cast, …

Trump’s First Six Months Marked by Unprecedented Executive Orders and the Tightrope with Fed

EBC Financial Group analyses key decisions of the presidency, market reactions and outlook ahead amidst economical & political shifts. DC, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From the euphoric ‘Trump Trade’ pre-US Elections to …

Trump’s First Six Months Marked by Unprecedented Executive Orders and the Tightrope with Fed

EBC Financial Group analyses key decisions of the presidency, market reactions and outlook ahead amidst economical & political shifts. DC, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From the euphoric ‘Trump Trade’ pre-US Elections to …

Trump’s First Six Months Marked by Unprecedented Executive Orders and the Tightrope with Fed

EBC Financial Group analyses key decisions of the presidency, market reactions and outlook ahead amidst economical & political shifts. DC, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From the euphoric ‘Trump Trade’ pre-US Elections to …

New York State Dept of Veterans’ Services Unveils Navy SEAL Museum Kiosk to Expand Assistance for Long Island Veterans

DVS Veterans Welcome Center Digital Kiosk Installed at LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum Will Bring Benefits & Support to Long Island’s Military Community WEST SAYVILLE, NY, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WEST …

Energy America Solidifies U.S. and Global Non-Chinese Supply Dominance Amid August 1 Tariffs

“Energy America Responds to Global Solar Crisis with Unmatched U.S. and Allied Production Capacity” SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to recent global supply chain disruptions and shifting trade …

Frederick Divorce Attorney Offers Refresher on Maryland's Streamlined Divorce Laws

A Frederick divorce attorney reminds Maryland residents that 2023 law changes simplified divorce grounds and made separation requirements more flexible. FREDERICK, MD, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Machin Law Firm wants …

Erica Whitfield Announces Candidacy for Palm Beach County Commission, District 2

Longtime School Board Member Launches Campaign Focused on Affordability, Infrastructure, and Community Growth PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Erica Whitfield, a decade-long member of the Palm Beach …

Global Immigration Partners PLLC Reports Significant Consular Delays in E 2 Visa Processing

E-2 visa processing at U.S. consular posts is experiencing delays, significantly impacting entrepreneurs and investors worldwide WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Global Immigration …

Excelsior University Honors the Legacy of Lt. Gen. Arthur J. Gregg with Building Naming and President’s Medal Ceremony

Excelsior dedicated the Lt. Gen. Arthur J. Gregg University Center in recognition of the late military leader and founding University trustee ALBANY, N.Y., NY, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Excelsior University commemorated …

Air Force Employee Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Disclose Unlawfully Classified National Defense Information

A civilian employee of the U.S. Air Force assigned to the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) at Offutt Air Force Base pleaded guilty today to conspiring to transmit classified information relating to the national defense (National Defense Information) on …

Peter C. Anderson Designated as Interim U.S. Trustee for Eastern and Northern Districts of California and District of ...

Peter C. Anderson has been designated by Attorney General Pamela Bondi as the U.S. Trustee for the Eastern and Northern Districts of California and the District of Nevada (Region 17) on an interim basis effective July 11. Anderson replaces Tracy Hope Davis …

Justice Department Opens Investigation into the State of Minnesota for Race- and Sex-Based Hiring Practices

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division has opened an investigation into the State of Minnesota, including the Minnesota Department of Human Services, to determine whether it has engaged in race- and sex-based discrimination in its state employment …

Statement of the Department of Justice Antitrust Division on the Closing of Its Investigation of the Merger of T-Mobile ...

Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater of the Justice Department's Antitrust Division issued the following statement today in connection with the closing of the Department’s investigation into the proposed acquisition of UScellular by T-Mobile: “After …

Mobility City of Westchester NY Provides Timely Mobility Equipment Repairs for Veterans

Owner Max Orlov opened Mobility City of Westchester to provide veterans & the mobility impaired with professional mobility equipment repair services. WESTCHESTER, NY, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mobility City of …

2025 Digital Counties Survey Honors U.S. Leaders in Government Tech Innovation

Counties recognized for driving service modernization, cybersecurity resilience, and real-world AI use SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for Digital Government (CDG) and Government Technology magazine, …

LYTEN Powers America’s Energy Future—A Homegrown Alternative to Chinese Battery Dominance

“U.S. EXIM Bank Champions American Innovation with LYTEN” SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Silicon Valley energy company LYTEN is leading the charge to deliver cutting-edge lithium-sulfur battery technology that …

Connecticut Welcomes Back On-Demand Pay

Connecticut State Legislature Enacts On-Demand Pay Legislation, Restoring Access for Thousands of Hard Working Employees In The State NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DailyPay, a worktech company and the leading …

Mobility City of Louisville Honors Veterans with Mobility Equipment Repair Service Completed in Under Five Days

Owner Chris and Malori Downs are Subcontractor Accredited to bring fast, respectful repair service for mobility devices to Louisville’s veteran population. LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mobility City of …

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Signed 313 Bills Into Law

Significant milestones during this legislative bill signing session include the enactment of the state budget: On June 30, Governor Green signed House Bill 300 (Act 250, SLH 2025), the executive biennium budget, which appropriates $19.8 billion across all …

Mobility City of San Diego Delivers Speedy, Reliable Mobility Equipment Repairs for Veterans in Southern California

Army veteran, Peter Yi, opened Mobility City of San Diego CA with a mission to repair mobility equipment for veterans and more in the community SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mobility City of San Diego was …