The shoebill stork is a remarkable looking creature, but it’s under threat. Now, hand puppets designed by a Muppet puppeteer are being used to train hand-reared chicks for release into the wild in Zambia.
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The chain has concluded that when people go to McDonald’s, they mostly want a burger and fries.
Why McDonald's killed this menu item
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For more than 50 years, athletes competing in the Olympic Games have been cheered on by either a furry, feathered or slimy friend. But not all designs have been winners. ➡️ Over the decades, the world has welcomed snowmen, sasquatches, cowboy-hat-wearing bears and aliens to the Olympic stage. ➡️ This year, the mascot will take the form of a hat — specifically the distinctive red Phrygian cap worn by emancipated Roman slaves which became a symbol of freedom during the French Revolution. CNN's Leah Dolan has more: https://cnn.it/4cVHAcJ
Fun or frightening? A brief history of Olympic mascot design
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People taking tirzepatide injections lost more weight and were more likely to reach specific weight loss targets than those taking semaglutide, according to a new study. ➡️ Researchers analyzed electronic health records for more than 18,000 adults, all of whom had overweight or obesity, who were taking these medications in the real world between May 2022 and September 2023. ➡️ Average weight loss was also consistently higher among those taking tirzepatide over time. Read more from CNN's Deidre McPhillips: https://cnn.it/4609QZw
Mounjaro leads to significantly more weight loss than Ozempic, study suggests
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Job seekers have been calling the shots for nearly four years as employers struggled to fill millions of openings to meet an onslaught of demand coming out of the pandemic. ➡️ The unemployment rate rose to a three-year high of 4.1% in June, with 6.8 million people unemployed. At that time a year ago, the unemployment rate was at 3.6% and 6 million people were unemployed. ➡️ The rising unemployment rate — driven primarily by more people entering the workforce — means that it’s getting more competitive for job hunters to get hired. It’s just one of several signs of the changing narrative in the labor market. Read more: https://cnn.it/3zB2jnO
Americans are suddenly finding it harder to land a job — and keep it
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Matthew Sherwood, who has been blind for more than 15 years, says everyday tasks such as shopping still present hurdles to his independence. Artificial intelligence could soon help. https://cnn.it/3VWlMXr
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When a family member who has been fairly responsible with money all their lives becomes careless with their finances, it may be one sign of as-yet-undiagnosed dementia.
Money problems can be an early sign of dementia | CNN Business
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Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese tallied her 13th consecutive double-double during a game against the Seattle Storm Sunday to surpass WNBA-great Candace Parker’s all-time record for the most consecutive double-doubles over multiple seasons. Reese nearly had a double-double at halftime of the Sky’s 84-71 loss to the Seattle Storm. However, it wasn’t until a layup midway through the third quarter that the rookie made history. She finished with 17 points, 14 rebounds and four steals. Read more: https://cnn.it/4bF9zMC
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Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes made Major League Baseball history on Sunday after getting selected to the 2024 All-Star Game. The 22-year-old became the first player to earn an All-Star nod the season after getting drafted first overall in the MLB Draft.
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes makes MLB history following 2024 All-Star Game selection | CNN