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REVEALED: Maple person | Vintage Vibes

From a chili pepper to a pant-less lion, the best (and worst) World Cup mascots of all time

Which character design takes the trophy for the best World Cup branding?

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Peruvian cops dressed as World Cup mascots to arrest an accused drug dealer during Mexico versus South Africa

Peruvian cops used the match as cover.

We Got This Covered

Clutch time: Canadian and US World Cup mascots feature in Peruvian drugs raid

Clutch the Bald Eagle and Maple the Moose – the mascots for the United States and Canada respectively at this year’s World Cup – starred in a drugs bust

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World Cup 2026 mascots: Everything you need to know about Maple, Zayu and Clutch

First revealed back in September , the FIFA World Cup 2026 will see three different mascots, one for each host nation. Maple the Moose leads the way for Canada , Zayu the Jaguar for Mexico and Clutch the Bald Eagle for the USA . According to FIFA’s announcement, the trio…

The Independent UK

From World Cup Willie to Tip and Tap: a nostalgic nod to the era of lovably quirky mascots

This year’s World Cup serves up yet more soulless, corporate animal slop to leave fans pining for the days of unique talismans

The Guardian - UK

Who Are the 2026 World Cup Mascots?

Each of the 2026 World Cup’s host nations—the United States, Mexico and Canada—has its own mascot for this year’s tournament.

Sports Illustrated

Jack Osbourne names new baby daughter in tribute to late father Ozzy

TV personality Jack Osbourne has announced the arrival of his fifth child, a daughter named Ozzy Matilda Osbourne, in a touching tribute to his late father, Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne. The 40-year-old shared the news of his second child with wife Aree via an Instagram post, which featured a…

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Jason Bateman's Kids Normally Don't Like His Movies, But They Had The Sweetest Reactions To Zootopia 2

The Nick Wilde voice actor got a lot of love from his family over the sequel.

Cinemablend

Playable World Cup 2026 mascots are a winning innovation

The 3D character designs aren't as "basic" people think.

Creative Bloq

FIFA Reveals 2026 World Cup Mascot Names for Three Host Nations

Mexico, Canada and the United States will all have a unique mascot for next summer’s World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

How I avoided postpartum pet aversion

New parents can often develop negative feelings towards their pets in the early days – here’s how to keep those feelings at bay

PetsRadar

All the buzz: US dog helps researchers identify bacteria that harms honeybees

Maple, a springer spaniel, is part of a project at a Michigan university focused on risk factors affecting the bees’ health

The Guardian - US

Former K-9 Maple is busy as a bee sniffing out threats to Michigan State University colonies

Researchers at a Michigan State University facility dedicated to protecting honey bees are enlisting a four-legged ally to sniff out danger to the prized pollinators

The Independent UK

One Tech Tip: No more lost cats and dogs. Use tech to track your pet

If your cat likes to prowl outdoors for long stretches, or your dog has a tendency to run off, it can be distressing when they don’t return as expected

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How I survived having a newborn with a high-energy dog

Here’s my advice for keeping baby, dog – and you! – happy and healthy

PetsRadar

12 things you should know about having a baby when you’ve already got a dog

The house might be organised chaos, but I wouldn’t have it any other way! Here’s everything I wish I knew before having a baby and a dog…

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Dujonna Gift 'adopted' Rachel Zegler

Dujonna Gift immediately hit it off with her ‘Snow White’ co-star Rachel Zegler.

PetsRadar

Cat owner shares footage of what asthma can look like in felines

Would you know the signs to look out for?

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Man Is Denied Entry At Restaurant After Worker Accuses Him Of Faking Blindness

A legally blind man was kicked out of a restaurant and threatened with arrest when he tried to go inside with his guide dog. The post Man Is Denied Entry At Restaurant After Worker Accuses Him Of Faking Blindness first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Guardian - US

Kittens Willow and Maple have been rescued – but California’s mountain lions are at risk

Zoo says it is caring for the 25th and 26th kittens to end up rescued there, and calls for more wildlife crossings

Pedestrian.tv

Aussie Influencer Mia Plecic Releases Statement After Her Fiancé Was Accused Of ‘Animal Cruelty’

"To the people thinking Justin was hurting Maple in that video please relax."

Daily Mirror

Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen cheekily says 'size matters' amid Clive reunion

Amanda Owen, star of Our Yorkshire Farm, shared the cheeky comment with her fans after she revealed she and ex-husband Clive had reunited for a family party

Nottingham Post

Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen makes cheeky joke after delighting fans with Clive reunion

Fans thought it was hilarious

Manchester Evening News

Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen makes cheeky 'size matters' joke after delighting fans with Clive reunion

The Yorkshire Shepherdess is regular keeping her fans and followers updated on the goings-on at Ravenseat Farm

Daily Record

Dog seized after woman mauled to death 'was on BBC show about badly behaved puppies'

Shiva, an 11-stone Leonberger, is understood to be one of eight dogs taken by cops after the 28-year-old was killed.

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