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Welsh Cats, Shenandoah Anniversary, Celebrity Birthdays, Slimming Togas, Nigeria ISIS Strikes, Boxing Day London Walks, Melbourne Cricket Chaos, Trier’s New Film, 2025 Travel Hotspots, and a McDonald’s Drive‑Thru Tragedy
Study of Free-Roaming Cats in Wales Could Inform European Wildcat Reintroduction
Research into free-roaming cats in rural Wales may hold clues for wildcat reintroduction by mapping how feral cats live, move, and interact with wildlife, farms, and people. Researchers from Aberystwyth University, Queen’s University Belfast, and Vincent Wildlife Trust will use camera traps, genetic testing, and sample analysis to estimate cat numbers, track movements, assess connectivity between groups, and screen for parasites, bacteria, and viruses that could affect wildlife, livestock, and humans. The results are intended to fill major knowledge gaps about rural cat populations and support evidence-based decisions on whether parts of Wales could sustainably support the return of the European wildcat.
Dec. 26, 1935: Shenandoah National Park Established in Virginia
On Dec. 26, 1935, Shenandoah National Park was established in northern Virginia, following years of fundraising to buy the land for the park.
Notable birthdays on Dec. 26: Jared Leto and Eden Sher
Dec. 26 includes several notable birthdays, with actor and musician Jared Leto turning 54 and actor Eden Sher turning 34.
Roman party dress described as slimming and waist-enhancing
A Roman party dress is being promoted as flattering and slimming, highlighting the waist while downplaying the stomach, with just enough sparkle for a Christmas party without feeling over-the-top.
Trump Says U.S. Carried Out Strike on ISIS Fighters in Nigeria
President Trump said Thursday on his social media platform that the United States carried out what he described as a “powerful and deadly” strike against ISIS fighters in Nigeria. He said the militants had been targeting and killing civilians, “primarily” Christians.
United States launches strikes in Nigeria targeting Islamic State militants, Trump says
Donald Trump said the United States carried out what he called “powerful and deadly” strikes in Nigeria against Islamic State militants, claiming the group had been targeting and killing civilians, particularly Christians.
A Boxing Day walk near London that ends at Britain’s oldest pub
With Boxing Day expected to be the only dry day over the festive period, a suggested walk about 30 minutes from London offers a seasonal outing that finishes at a venue described as Britain’s oldest pub.
England bowled out for 110 on a chaotic first day in Melbourne
England’s Ashes tour slid deeper into trouble after they were bowled out for just 110 on an error-strewn, chaotic opening day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Joachim Trier Discusses His Grand Prix-Winning Film ‘Sentimental Value’
Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix winner ‘Sentimental Value’ is Joachim Trier’s most personal film yet, centered on hope and the lingering memory of a home. The film opens in the UK today, and Trier discusses why it has become one of the year’s most emotionally resonant releases.
Why London, Bali, and Dubai Were Among the World’s Most Popular Destinations in 2025
London, Bali, and Dubai ranked among the most visited places in 2025, alongside destinations like Hanoi, as travelers sought a blend of culture, food experiences, and romantic getaways.
Nebraska grandfather dies in accident at McDonald’s drive-thru
Michael Dickinson, 69, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Tuesday morning after being pinned between his vehicle and a McDonald’s drive-thru payment window. Police said he appeared to open his door to reach the window and the vehicle may have moved forward, trapping him against the counter. A McDonald’s employee was injured while trying to rescue him, and the incident remains under investigation.
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