The Trump administration on Friday narrowed the definition of an “assistance animal” allowed to live with disabled tenants in housing, a move that could lead to thousands of animals and their owners being evicted.

The buyers of a new Super Duty F-250 truck keep waiting to drive it off a Kansas dealer’s lot after an employee found a nest on a front tire where four robin chicks are maturing. Most bird nests are federally protected, which makes it illegal to interfere with a nest that has eggs or chicks in it.

The shoppers released Greg into a pond near the house.

#Florida panther habitat is under pressure from expanding development. www.wmnf.org/southwest-fl... via @wmnf.org

BREAKING: We just temporarily blocked enforcement of a Kansas law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender people under 18. A state court found the law likely violates the Kansas state constitution.

John Roberts has been dismantling the country’s most important civil rights law for over 40 years.

A haunting whale song discovered on decades-old audio equipment could open up a new understanding of how the huge animals communicate, according to researchers who say it's the oldest such recording known. https://to.pbs.org/47yOAfc

Kash Patel treats the FBI directorship like his personal Make A Wish foundation.

Today, Idaho’s wolves are now subjected to one of the most aggressive predator-killing systems in North America. | Opinion

The gray wolf's improbable California comeback continues as population hits modern record number

Idiotic #Florida legislators are lining up millions in state money for a Manatee County road extension because the county named it after dead racist Charlie Kirk. floridapolitics.com/archives/796...

All 13 Seasons of BBC’s ‘Doctor Who’ Revival to Stream Exclusively on AMC+ in U.S.

This is Jam. He said he was the highest jumping golden retriever in Ontario. May or may not have lied on his resume. Still 13/10 (IG: skythepupvlogger)

This is Natty. He's the first official team dog for the Washington Nationals. He makes his big-league debut on Friday and will learn basic skills and socialization with the team before he goes on to formal service dog training with Canine Companions. 13/10

🚨During lunch at his golf course with tobacco executives on May 2, Pres. Trump called Robert F. Kennedy and Dr. Oz, furious. He wanted action on flavored vapes. And he soon got it, prompting the FDA commissioner to resign. w/ the amazing @kenvogel.bsky.social --> 🎁 www.nytimes.com/2026/05/13/u...

Happy 69th Birthday to Lou Whitaker! Resume: - 19 MLB seasons - 2,369 hits - 75.1 career WAR - .363 OBP - 5-time All-Star - 4 Silver Slugger Awards - 3 Gold Glove Awards - 1978 Rookie of the Year And yes, I do think he should be in the Hall of Fame.

A Purple Heart recipient, Sae Joon Park is among a number of noncitizen US military veterans who have self-deported or been expelled from the country they fought for. https://cnn.it/4nEf2et

The Shell oil company reported $6.9 billion in profits during the first quarter, exceeding shareholder expectations.

Radical abolitionist John Brown was born on this day in 1800. “I acknowledge no master in human form.”

Today we mark VE Day and honour the courage and sacrifice of all those who served in the Second World War. We remember those who gave so much for our freedom and reflect on the values they fought for. Their sacrifices will never be forgotten.

The National Park Service says debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing that was dumped at a nearby public golf course has tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals.

The Trump administration is evicting hundreds of bison from federal grasslands in Montana, siding with ranchers and Republican leaders over environmentalists and tribal leaders.

Meet the 'tortoise guardians' protecting one of Asia's most endangered species: https://therevelator.org/tortoise-guardians/

A wolf called “Cedar” has crossed one of the last gaps in the border wall. This insane wall blocks an important wildlife corridor as well as people and landscapes. It’s cutting off the genetic diversity Mexican gray wolves desperately need to avoid extinction. www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...

Remembering James Brown today on what would have been his 93rd birthday (born May 3, 1933) | Explore the Godfather of Soul's musical legacy (including audio & video highlights) here: album.ink/JamesBrownHBD

A monkey who survived a truck crash in Mississippi is now thriving.

Florida officials are investigating the deaths of at least 31 sloths at the now-shuttered "Sloth World" facility, saying, "Our office is unwavering in its commitment to pursuing justice on behalf of those who are unable to protect themselves."

Watching all these GOP-controlled states race each other to gerrymander their districts before the 2026 midterms, it is hard for me to look at the timing of Callais and not conclude that the conservative justices decided the case on the earlier side to do their fellow Republicans a favor

Happy Birthday Iggy Pop! Explore his musical legacy (including audio & video highlights) here: album.ink/IggyPopHBD

Remembering Nina Simone today on the 23rd anniversary of her passing (April 21, 2003) | Explore her musical legacy (including audio & video highlights) here: album.ink/NinaSimoneRIP

Remembering Levon Helm from The Band (May 26, 1940-April 19, 2012)

The Justice Department is effectively claiming that the presidency has private ownership over the American story.

Happy Birthday Herbie Hancock! The legendary pianist debuted on Blue Note in 1962 with "Takin' Off," the first in a run of brilliant 1960s albums that established him as one of the all-time greats. Stream our playlist "Herbie Hancock: The Finest": bluenote.lnk.to/HerbieHancoc...

SUMMARY: Negotiations must ensure the Strait is opened but do not matter because the Strait will open automatically. The failure of Iran to open the Strait means it remains closed, so it will now be forced open via the mechanism of full closure. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!

Cambodia is recognizing the life-saving contributions of a rat named Magawa with a statue. The late rat sniffed out landmines for a non-profit group, and in a short career helped find more than 100.

#OtD 5 Apr 1932 in Newfoundland, a crowd of 10k protested price increases and pension cuts at the central government building. Police attacked, but the mob fought back and searched for the PM, who was punched in the face. The govt later collapsed stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1048...

Remembering on his birthday Muddy Waters 🎶'I'm A Howlin' Wolf' #bluesmusic

Week in wildlife: a meep-meep roadrunner, a new frog species and Orkney voles

"The situation may be slipping out of its control. Key Trump officials, including Hegseth, were surprised by the barrage of retaliatory attacks Tehran launched across the region. "Hegseth 'was caught off guard. There’s no question.'" time.com/article/2026...

Remembering Marvin Gaye today on the 42nd anniversary of his passing (April 1, 1984) | Explore his musical legacy (including audio & video highlights) here: album.ink/MarvinGayeRIP