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This four-eared cat is up for adoption, and the applications are rolling in
An Alabama cat that’s up for adoption is getting a lot of buzz, thanks in part to its extra set of ears. Stephanie Brown, who is fostering the rare feline, says veterinarians told her this genetic mutation occurs in only one in a million cats. Source link
Iran slams Trump's state of the union 'lies,' but heads back to the negotiating table with U.S.
Iran’s negotiating delegation has left Tehran for a third round of nuclear talks with the U.S., state media reported on Wednesday, even as other Iranian officials slammed comments made by President Donald Trump during his state of the union address. Source link
Bill Gates apologizes to foundation for Epstein ties, says he 'saw nothing illicit'
Bill Gates “took responsibility for his actions” over ties to late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a town hall meeting with employees of the Gates Foundation, a spokesperson for the philanthropic group told Reuters in a written statement. Source link
At least 30 dead, dozens missing from floods, mudslides in southeastern Brazil
At least 30 people died after heavy rains hit Brazil’s southeastern state of Minas Gerais, local authorities said Tuesday, while 39 people were missing. Source link
Trump sticks to celebratory script in state of the union, with one angry detour
U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a state of the union address that by his standards came across as relatively focused and disciplined, giving a preview of how the Republicans may try to campaign to keep control of Congress in this fall’s midterms. Source link
Five fact checks from Trump’s state of the union address
Donald Trump’s focus on the economy in his state of the union address led him to repeat numerous false claims he’s made in the past. Here are some of the main ones. Source link
Trump honours Winnipeg Jets goalie with Presidential Medal of Freedom during state of the union address
The Olympic gold medal-winning U.S. men’s hockey team visited U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday afternoon and later received about a two-minute bipartisan standing ovation during his state of the union address. Source link
Paramount ups its offer to acquire Warner Bros. in fight with Netflix for the Hollywood giant
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount has raised the price of its takeover offer to $31 US per share, potentially setting the stage for a fresh bidding war with Netflix over the future of the Hollywood giant. Source link
Delegates talk, rangers trek as interest in Arctic security grows
Delegates from across the circumpolar world are in Whitehorse for Arctic summit as Canadian Forces prep for an epic trip from Herschel Island to Churchill, Man. Source link