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Did you know there’s a kitten season — and that it’s happening right now? Kitten season describes the warm weather-induced increase in pregnant cats and new litters. It’s great for cat lovers but not so great for animal shelters, as they’re already overcrowded. Thankfully, we can all help by taking part in “community cat care,” which includes donating supplies, volunteering at a local shelter, and making sure your own pet felines are spayed or neutered. Learn more about the concept and how you can participate.
Health
Toe Yoga Can Improve Balance, Posture, and More — Learn How to Do It
We know, we know — not another exercise fad. But we promise that this one is actually pretty fun, and surprisingly beneficial for how simple it is. Toe yoga involves making small movements with your feet (think: pointing and flexing or scrunching and unscrunching your toes) in an effort to improve balance and posture and prevent common injuries like plantar fasciitis, among other gains.
“Toe yoga can be a healthy addition to anyone’s routine. Older people might also greatly benefit from this to increase strength and stability to avoid falls,” podiatrist and foot surgeon Nam Tran told Verywell Health, adding: “Starting slow is always the best way to prevent overstretching and injuring your foot. Start with one exercise at first and add on others as time goes on.”
Learn more about toe yoga benefits, the best exercises to start with, and how to incorporate the practice into your routine.
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Culture
Baker Xavier Netry Named Paris’ Latest Crusty Baguette King
The classic baguette reigns supreme in Paris, whether paired with jam and butter, dipped in the leftover juices from a coq au vin, or simply eaten on its own in all its crusty glory. And the French capital just crowned a new king of the long loaf.
Xavier Netry was recently awarded the 31st annual “Grand Prix de la baguette” prize, beating out 172 fellow competitors, according to the Associated Press. The bakery Netry works for, Utopie, will get a prize of over $4,000 and the honor of becoming one of the suppliers for Élysée Palace, where the president resides, for a year.
Netry said the secrets to his sourdough loaves include a solid starter and “a good long fermentation” — plus “some love and some passion, of course.” Our apologies if this story sends you on an unplanned trip to your nearest boulangerie for a fresh baguette (or to the grocery store to get the ingredients to make your own).
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Environment
Photographer Unknowingly Captures Ultra-Rare Bird Pics on Oregon Beach
Vancouver, Washington, resident Michael Sanchez inadvertently caused quite a flurry when he photographed a small bird on an Oregon beach last week. Sanchez told KOIN 6 News he initially thought the bird was black, but realized it was actually “blue and chestnut-colored” upon returning home, so he decided to post the pictures on social media to learn what species it was.
Local birders soon took notice — it turned out that Sanchez had photographed the first known blue rock thrush sighting in U.S. history. “Now that I know just how rare of a sighting this is, I wish I would have captured more pictures of it,” he said. “However, I’m happy with the photos that I was able to get, and I hope this brings new interest in the fascinating world of birdwatching.”
The blue rock thrush is native to Europe and Asia and had only been spotted in North America once before, in Canada in 1997, but that sighting was later written off. Sanchez’s encounter still has to pass through the Oregon Bird Records Committee or the American Birding Association Records Committee to be deemed official, but Oregon Birding Association member Nolan Clements said he’s confident it will be.
See the photos.
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In Other News
- Vaccines have saved at least 154 million lives — primarily infants — in the last 50 years, the World Health Organization said.
- María Sánchez became the first player in the National Women’s Soccer League to sign a $1.5 million contract. Go inside her rise to prominence.
- A mysterious Roman artifact uncovered by amateur archaeologists will go on display in England later this week.
- “She makes movies better”: Nicole Kidman’s A-list colleagues sung her praises (and got some laughs) during the AFI Life Achievement Award gala on Saturday.
- In 1997, a cargo ship mishap spilled millions of Legos into the sea off the coast of Cornwall. A 13-year-old recently found one of the rare pieces on the beach.
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Something We Love
Handcrafted Wool PLAY Dog Toys
For the pet owner who doesn’t love the sight (or sound) of squeaky dog toys strewn about the room, these aesthetically pleasing wool letters are the perfect solution. Handcrafted by female artisans in Nepal and made of 100% wool, the toys have a slightly rough texture that your pup will love chewing on — and it’s good for their teeth, too.
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Inspiring Story
The coolest QB
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has become even more of a Philadelphia hero after donating $200,000 to the city’s school district to pay for air conditioners. The kindness will help thousands of students get a more optimal education. “More than half of our schools lack appropriate air conditioning such that when the temperature climbs higher than 86 to 90 degrees, we too often have to let our kids go home early,” the superintendent said.
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Photo of the Day
These llamas look glamorous enough to be on the last season of White Lotus. In truth, they were part of the third annual La Marche des Animaux (“The Animals’ Walk”) in Nice, France, on Sunday.
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Quote of the Day
“If it makes you happy, soothes your soul, grows your garden — choose that.”
– MAIA
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