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Rescue Dog Leads Monks On A Peace Walk

January 12, 2026

An abandoned dog believed to be an Indian Pariah breed has become the loyal companion of 19 Buddhist monks on an incredible 2,300 mile peace walk from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C. that’s inspiring communities across America. The canine named Aloka first joined the monks during their opening 112

UK Wildlife Trust Declares 2025 The Year Of The Octopus

January 12, 2026

It’s been 75 years since there were as many octopuses in British waters as there are now, with the UK’s Wildlife Trusts declaring that 2025 was the Year of the Octopus after divers and commercial fishermen recorded unprecedented numbers of these fascinating eight legged creatures. Matt Slater from the Cornwall

New Year’s Wishes From Around The World Fell On Times Square

January 12, 2026

As the famous New York City ball dropped downward to deliver 2026, a deluge of hopes, dreams, and wishes rained down on Times Square, with tons of messages from the Times Square Wishing Wall mixed in amid the abundance of multicolored confetti that fluttered through the Big Apple skies. For