By Jim KnoxEvery April we begin to hear them—the accounts from our fellow Fairfield County residents. Whether overheard in line at the post office, grocery shopping, or speaking with a neighbor, invariably our paths cross with someone who has had a sighting. One neighbor saw one eating her cat food on the back deck. Another […]
Although not everyone will agree on whether or not bears are cute and cuddly, most people can agree on the fact that a bear is dangerous regardless if you want to cuddle it. Even bears like the panda bear can be downright aggressive. And while ultimately nothing is more dangerous than a human, bears are […]
Read a version of this story in KoreanNorth Korean authorities are confiscating winter coats lined with dog fur — considered a luxury item — from civilians and giving them to under-supplied soldiers, residents told Radio Free Asia.The reasons for this campaign that began last month seem to be two-fold: To provide warm gear for army […]
Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inThe military is not beyond evolving and changing to reflect societal concerns about sustainability and animal welfareFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when […]
A pair of sea otters play in the waves in Kachemak Bay, Alaska.Getty ImagesAfter missing from the Oregon coast for more than a century, sea otters are getting a step closer to staging a comeback. Local tribes and nonprofits have received a $1.56 million grant to lead the planning effort to reintroduce the endearing mammals […]
Written by Emmanuel KingsleyPublished: January 23, 2023AdvertisementAmerican black bears are the most widely distributed bears in North America, and their range extends from Canada to Mexico. Arizona is one of the states in the United States with bear populations. Due to the healthy population of the large animals, bear hunting is common in Arizona but […]
Written by Patrick SatherPublished: January 19, 2023AdvertisementMassachusetts has a long and storied history. The Bay State featured the first permanent English colony in New England, the Plymouth Colony, founded in 1620. The city of Boston witnessed several key events that led up to the Revolutionary War, including the Boston Massacre in 1770 and the Boston […]
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Hats in all their iterations are the must-have accessory of the season, from cowboy hats to the classic beanie.Celebrities and industry guests didn’t come to play with their looks on the first days of New York Fashion Week.Standout shades like Lemongrass and Winterberry are set to define runways this season.The celebrity-approved trend harkens back decades […]