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Environmentalists, mana whenua criticise PM’s ‘appalling’ gift to US president
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Environmentalists, mana whenua criticise PM’s ‘appalling’ gift to US president

The origins of a swamp kauri bowl gifted to the US President are causing controversy in Te Tai Tokerau - with one environmentalist calling the present an "appalling" mistake. Mana whenua are also frustrated they were kept out of the loop. The Prime Minister gave the bowl to Joe Biden on her recent visit to Washington. Her office has confirmed the wood came from businessman Nelson Parker. But the chair of the Northland Environmental Protection Society Fiona Furrell told RNZ that was a "faux pas". A Ministry for Primary Industries report provided to RNZ shows Parker was investigated in 2019. It found he likely contravened the Forests Act, exporting swamp kauri to China and calling it artwork. Products must be manufactured not just raw wood. But the ministry decided not t...
UK inflation surges to new 40-year high of 9.4%
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UK inflation surges to new 40-year high of 9.4%

LONDON – Inflation in the United Kingdom has accelerated to a new 40-year high, driven by rising food and fuel prices that are contributing to a cost-of-living crisis. Consumer prices rose 9.4% this year through June, up from 9.1% the previous month, the Office for National Statistics said Wednesday. The new figure is the highest since 1982, when inflation peaked at 11%. Russia's war in Ukraine has boosted food and energy prices around the world, with shipments of oil, natural gas, grain and cooking oil disrupted. That has added to rising prices that began last year as the global economy started to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said Tuesday that the bank is likely to consider raising interest rates by half a percentage point at its next...
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Meet The Puppy Who Sleeps On His Back Like A Human

Puppies are naturally cute and adorable. We have seen plenty of videos and pictures online of these cute little munchkins that definitely made our day. But when it comes to the battle of cuteness, no puppy can beat this Shih Tzu. This will definitely take home the grand prize just by being funny with its sleeping position! This is Paningning and she was just born recently. Paningning is the puppy of Baobei, Janess Cua’s dog. All of her other pups are healthy aside from Paningning who seemed to be unusual. She was the last litter to be born. Paningning and her family are from the Philippines. The pup became an instant celebrity when Cua posted a photo of Paningning who was lying down on a very unique position to the Dog Lovers Philippines page. Everyone on this Facebo...
Weigh 319 Kg, Apollo The Lion-Tiger Crossbreed Is The Largest Cat On Planet
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Weigh 319 Kg, Apollo The Lion-Tiger Crossbreed Is The Largest Cat On Planet

There are many majestic animals out there. They make a name for themselves with one-of-their-kind features and even, a giant look. And Apollo the lion-tiger crossbreed is among these very big animals. Weighing 319 kg (700 lbs), the liger earned the title of the world’s biggest cat. Furry giants like Apollo can mostly be found in are mostly found in zoos and sanctuaries. They can reach up to 12 feet long and weigh up to 795 lbs (360 kg). It’s twice as heavy as a lion or a tiger. Thanks to its huge giant, people compare it with the prehistorical sabre-tooth tiger, that went extinct 42,000 years ago.Apollo the liger became an Internet sensation when the footage of its and Mike Holston and wildlife conservationist Kody Antle uploaded on Youtube. The three were caught having a w...
Elevator project in Old Jerusalem leads to surprising finds
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Elevator project in Old Jerusalem leads to surprising finds

JERUSALEM – Installing an elevator doesn't normally involve a 2,000-year plunge into an ancient city's history. But in Jerusalem, even seemingly simple construction projects can lead to archaeological endeavors. Archaeologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem say they have made numerous discoveries, including an ornate first-century villa with its own ritual bath, after a project began to increase access for disabled people to Jerusalem's Western Wall. The villa, located footsteps from where the biblical Jewish Temples stood, was uncovered during several years of salvage excavations in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem's historic Old City. Archaeologists perform salvage excavations to make a scientific study of ancient artifacts and buildings before they are removed to make way ...
Man Who Has A Habit Of Secretly Feeding Hundreds Of Stray Cats Every Night And Avoiding Angry Locals
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Man Who Has A Habit Of Secretly Feeding Hundreds Of Stray Cats Every Night And Avoiding Angry Locals

This animal lover works in the dark and feeds 250 stray cats every night. Glen Benezio moved to Puerto Rico 11 years ago and was immediately impressed by the hundreds of strays scattered on the streets, so he has taken care of them for the past decade. With donations from animal lovers and his own money, he wakes up at 10 pm every night and spends a couple of hours preparing food and water for the route through Santurus, Puerto Rico. Ready daily between 5am and 7am.Many angry locals screamed and harassed him, so he was forced to leave at night to avoid meeting these people. But he always accompanied the police at night. Venezio said he couldn’t continue ignoring what he saw. What a wonderful person!
Gorilla Brings Her Baby To Meet Mother And Newborn
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Gorilla Brings Her Baby To Meet Mother And Newborn

A touching moment of a gorilla and a woman looking at their newborn baby! A mother’s love is undoubtedly the most powerful force on the planet, and this viral moment is the perfect proof of that. When Michael Austin, his wife Emily, and their newborn child decided to visit the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston, they didn’t think they would have one of the most touching encounters that could happen between humans and wildlife. “When we went to the zoo that day, I never imagined we would have such an experience.” said Emily. When they approached the cages of the endangered western lowland gorilla Kiki, they had a lot of experience. The young family paused to see the gorilla with its 7-month-old son. Not long after, Kiki and her baby Pablo approached the visitor, but what happened n...
Watch 10-day-old pup rescued from garbage enjoying a warm bath in sink
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Watch 10-day-old pup rescued from garbage enjoying a warm bath in sink

This is the heartwarming moment a ten-day-old puppy enjoys a bath in a sink. Though extremely young, the cute little thing already got a second chance. He was rescued, along with his two other brothers, after they got dumped at the garbage. They were all been found in critical condition, so a warm bath was crucial, to regulate their body temperature. The rescue group who saved them, captured the moment on camera and it is an overload of cuteness!When volunteers at the DFW Rescue Me from Texas, found these puppies, they knew they had to hurry if it is to save their lives. Thankfully, the kind-hearted people have done their best and put those tiny balls of fur at safety. “Three new bottle babies,” the rescue wrote. “Found in a bag in a dumpster. They were suppose to be euthanized…Now safe,...
Little Girl Rides A Lusitano Stallion Bareback
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Little Girl Rides A Lusitano Stallion Bareback

Lusitano is a Portuguese horse breed closely related to Andalusian horses. They are really famous horses in Europe. Lusitano was considered a war horse, but recently things have changed and it is used as dressage. You have participated in several Olympics and competitions as part of the dressage team. The Lusitano is a powerful horse known for its intelligence and motivation. You have a muscular body and a balanced body part. The breed’s walking style is agile, high and comfortable to ride, making it ideal for dressage. The following video is great as it shows the girl who leads Lusitano like a true pro. She really knows how to treat her when she starts riding a giant Lusitano stallion bareback This was really impressive for a girl of her age and she didn’t need the help of an adu...
The Owner Has Built An Elevator For His Senior Cat So It Doesn’t Need To Climb Stairs.
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The Owner Has Built An Elevator For His Senior Cat So It Doesn’t Need To Climb Stairs.

As your pet grows older, it can become more difficult for your pet to move. Fortunately, many owners do everything they can to help their pets enjoy their lives to the fullest. And sometimes people give it all and come up with a very creative way to help their aging pets through the dusk-from custom lamps to mobile beds for the beach. But one YouTuber went a step further and built his own elevator to ease the life of his beloved older cat. Liam Thompson is a YouTuber in New Zealand. His channel has 1.86 million subscribers, and he boasts that “he’s doing stupid things with his camera.” Many videos show how he built rare homemade inventions such as “Robot Butler” and “Cardboard Submarine”. But Liam’s latest video shows that he’s building something for a heartwa...