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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Veronika - The Untold Story

This cow in Austria learned to use sticks as a scratching tool. Scientists say it changes what we know about cattle

A cow named Veronika used a fallen tree branch as a tool. She deliberately picked up sticks with her mouth to scratch herself. Researchers observed her using a deck brush to reach difficult body parts. Veronika adjusted her grip and movements for different body areas. This discovery challenges long-held beliefs…

The Economic Times

Indian woman living in Dubai shares daughter’s nearly Rs 18 lakh school and bus fees equal to a big SUV in India

A Dubai-based Indian woman has shared the expenses involved in sending her daughter school, saying the combined cost of tuition, assessment, transport and uniform comes to about AED 17,525, or Rs 17.8 lakh, before extracurricular activities. She also said meals are separate, prompting social media users to debate the high…

The Economic Times

‘I Almost Quit’: Sean McVay Reveals He Nearly Left Rams After Dismal 5–12 Season in 2022

McVay credits his wife, Veronika, for convincing him to return to Los Angeles.

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How Bruce the half-beak kea weaponised his disability to become the alpha bird

Bruce the kea is missing his entire upper beak. Yet he is the alpha bird of his circus (the apt collective noun for a group of New Zealand’s famously playful alpine parrots).

The Conversation

This is how we do it: ‘I love the idea of only knowing one person intimately for the rest of my life’

Studying on different continents is a challenge for Veronika and Fabio … Can their young love go the distance?

The Guardian - UK

Greenland on thin ice: inside the 23 January Guardian Weekly

Trump’s new cold front. Plus: Is Cuba on the brink of collapse?

The Guardian - UK

So a cow can use a stick to scratch its backside. When will we learn that humans are really not that special?

Veronika’s improvised grooming device has caused great surprise – but that tells us more about humans than cows, says science writer Helen Pilcher

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Cow filmed using tools for first time raises questions about animal intelligence

A cow has stunned scientists by becoming the first documented bovine to use a multi-purpose tool, raising questions about the intelligence of the species.

The Independent UK

A cow’s clever behavior using back-scratching tool forces scientists to rethink intelligence of animals

This type of behaviour has previously been demonstrated convincingly only in chimpanzees, researchers say

The Independent UK

Back-scratching bovine leads scientists to reassess intelligence of cows

Brown Swiss in Austria has been discovered using tools in different ways – something only ever seen in humans and chimpanzees

The Guardian - UK

Ever watched a pet cow pick up a broom and scratch herself with it? You have now

A pet cow in Austria started using a broom to scratch herself — the first ever documented case of bovine tool use.

LiveScience

I Didn’t See Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’s Plot Twist Coming, So I Had To Break It Down With The Cast

I didn't see it coming at all!

Cinemablend

Undercover as a hotel cleaner in Ireland: ‘Lifting the heavy mattress, I cry tears of rage and exhaustion’

We struggle to secure payslips or a schedule – and in an 11-hour shift I barely have time for a bathroom break, says Czech journalist Saša Uhlová

The Guardian - UK

Manu Bhaker misses out on a hat-trick at Paris Games, Deepika Kumari fails to decode Olympic puzzle

NEW DELHI: Star shooter Manu Bhaker, India's first athlete to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics, narrowly missed out on adding a third medal in the 25m pistol competition, finishing fourth while archer Deepika Kumari also faced disappointment as India's archery campaign came to a disappointing…

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Rams Coach Sean McVay Lays Out Plan for If His Son Is Born on a Game Day

He was asked whether there are contingency plans in place if the child comes on a Los Angeles game day.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Rams coach Sean McVay gave the most relatable answer about changing his future baby’s diapers

It sounds like Sean McVay is ready for diaper duty.

The Guardian - UK

A three-year-old killed and her family ripped apart by missile strikes on Ukraine

Young Veronika’s neighbours stunned at brutal arrival of Russia’s invasion in the suburb to where she fled to avoid the missiles

ABC News

Ukrainian child's diary highlights impact of war on children

This Ukrainian boy has seen things no-one should see — particularly when they're nine years of age. His experiences during the invasion of his country are chronicled in his diary.

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Arctic Monkeys, Guns N’ Roses, Elton John: all-male Glastonbury headliners a ‘pipeline’ problem, says Emily Eavis

‘We’re trying our best,’ says organiser as she unveils first 54 names on 2023 lineup and calls on music industry to develop headline-worthy female acts

The Independent UK

Grieving Ukrainian mom finds refuge in UK, but little solace

Viktoria Kovalenko saw the death of her husband Petro and 12-year-old daughter Veronika last March when the car they were in was hit by a shell in northern Ukraine

Daily Record

Clothing stylist explains why you should never hang your knitted jumpers

You should also wash your denim a certain way to keep its colour.

Reuters

Christmas comes early and bittersweet for Eastern Europe's Ukrainian refugees

Many of the millions of Ukrainian refugees in central and eastern Europe plan to mark Christmas early this year in solidarity with their hosts, learning carols in new languages to generate holiday cheer despite fears for relatives back home.

The Independent UK

‘I want to become a soldier’: How Ukrainian children’s lives are being torn apart by Russian rockets

While the war in Ukraine continues Russian bomb attacks are damaging children’s upbringing and education – in the very worst cases their lives have been destroyed completely. It is hoped that this can change with the help of Unicef and the international community

Wales Online

Baby born in UK to refugee family who fled war-torn Ukraine with just a few suitcases

After mum Iryna saw a bomb explode at the airport in Ukraine, she feared for the safety of her family and decided to make the arduous trek across Europe via Poland to the UK

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How parkrun is changing lives with its commitment to inclusion and diversity

While the physical health benefits of parkrun events are obvious, many participants experience more than just the satisfaction of beating their personal best time.

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