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Love is in the air at Edinburgh zoo. Pebbling marks the start of the breeding season for Gentoo penguins. Kids at Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity painted pebbles for the penguins to choose from and present to their mates. The children regularly watch livestreams of the Gentoo penguins in the hospital, and will be able to watch the penguins pick through their rocks in real time. “It is truly wonderful that children and young people don’t have to miss out on their connection with nature, even while in hospital," said Roslyn Neely, CEO of Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity. "During what can be the most challenging time for families, [the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland] provides a welcome distraction and something to focus on beyond their condition, as well as a chance to bond over their love of animals.”
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Love is in the air at Edinburgh zoo. Pebbling marks the start of the breeding season for Gentoo penguins. Kids at Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity painted pebbles for the penguins to choose from and present to their mates. The children regularly watch livestreams of the Gentoo penguins in the hospital, and will be able to watch the penguins pick through their rocks in real time. “It is truly wonderful that children and young people don’t have to miss out on their connection with nature, even while in hospital," said Roslyn Neely, CEO of Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity. "During what can be the most challenging time for families, [the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland] provides a welcome distraction and something to focus on beyond their condition, as well as a chance to bond over their love of animals.”
Kalen Barksdale, a graduate at Milwaukee Lutheran in Wisconsin, and his sister, who had been serving in the military overseas, had a surprise reunion at Barksdale's graduation ceremony. According to the school, the siblings had not seen each other for Kalen's entire senior year.
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Kalen Barksdale, a graduate at Milwaukee Lutheran in Wisconsin, and his sister, who had been serving in the military overseas, had a surprise reunion at Barksdale's graduation ceremony. According to the school, the siblings had not seen each other for Kalen's entire senior year.
Actor Elijah Wood, who starred in The Lord of the Rings movies as hobbit Frodo Baggins, surprised a couple at their themed Lord of the Rings wedding at the Hobbiton movie set. “After the couple had finished signing, I rushed around to meet him and asked him to come and have a few photos with the couple," photographer Cath Ullyett wrote in a social media post. "Being the gentleman he is, he didn’t want to interfere, however, with some friendly encouragement he stepped in and was welcomed by all.”
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Actor Elijah Wood, who starred in The Lord of the Rings movies as hobbit Frodo Baggins, surprised a couple at their themed Lord of the Rings wedding at the Hobbiton movie set. “After the couple had finished signing, I rushed around to meet him and asked him to come and have a few photos with the couple," photographer Cath Ullyett wrote in a social media post. "Being the gentleman he is, he didn’t want to interfere, however, with some friendly encouragement he stepped in and was welcomed by all.”
In his first speech since winning NYC's mayoral race, Zohran Mamdani acknowledged that he is young, Muslim and a democratic socialist — and said he refuses "to apologize for any of this.” Mamdani, 34, will be the youngest New York mayor in a century. Voter turnout for the race surpassed 2 million, the first time that's happened since 1969, according to the NYC Board of Elections. "This is not only how we stop Trump, it's how we stop the next one," he said, addressing New Yorkers. "So Donald Trump, since I know you're watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up." Catch more of Mamdani's speech, and what you missed on election night, by tapping the link in our bio.
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In his first speech since winning NYC's mayoral race, Zohran Mamdani acknowledged that he is young, Muslim and a democratic socialist — and said he refuses "to apologize for any of this.” Mamdani, 34, will be the youngest New York mayor in a century. Voter turnout for the race surpassed 2 million, the first time that's happened since 1969, according to the NYC Board of Elections. "This is not only how we stop Trump, it's how we stop the next one," he said, addressing New Yorkers. "So Donald Trump, since I know you're watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up." Catch more of Mamdani's speech, and what you missed on election night, by tapping the link in our bio.
Scientists have now documented two instances of killer whales ramming into prey so hard that it explodes into little fishy pieces, a new behavior for a species known for smashing into human boats and playing with its food. In both cases, which were captured on video, one orca holds the prey in place as another orca hurls its full body at it, nose-first. There’s a wet crash, and then it begins to rain fish parts as the orcas happily swim around. “Orcas are known to selectively dismantle prey,” Erick Higuera, one of the authors of the recently published paper, said in an interview. “Exploding large vertebrae into thousands of fragments through kinetic impact alone is entirely unique.” Read more at the link in our bio.
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Scientists have now documented two instances of killer whales ramming into prey so hard that it explodes into little fishy pieces, a new behavior for a species known for smashing into human boats and playing with its food. In both cases, which were captured on video, one orca holds the prey in place as another orca hurls its full body at it, nose-first. There’s a wet crash, and then it begins to rain fish parts as the orcas happily swim around. “Orcas are known to selectively dismantle prey,” Erick Higuera, one of the authors of the recently published paper, said in an interview. “Exploding large vertebrae into thousands of fragments through kinetic impact alone is entirely unique.” Read more at the link in our bio.
Bad Bunny received a standing ovation for his poignant speech taking aim at ICE as he accepted the award for Best Música Urbana album for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos.” “If we fight, we have to do it with love,” he said while accepting the Grammy. “We love our people, our family. We love, don’t forget that.” Follow more live updates by tapping the link in our bio.
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Bad Bunny received a standing ovation for his poignant speech taking aim at ICE as he accepted the award for Best Música Urbana album for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos.” “If we fight, we have to do it with love,” he said while accepting the Grammy. “We love our people, our family. We love, don’t forget that.” Follow more live updates by tapping the link in our bio.
New York City Public Schools, the largest school system in the country, has banned student-facing generative AI tools in classrooms through eighth grade for this school year, adopting one of the most aggressive AI policies in the nation. The moratorium follows intense pressure from parents and other advocates, who urged New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) to enact a two-year ban on AI in classrooms. Mamdani’s plan calls for a one-year pause that he said can be extended or amended, depending on how the first year goes. “This moratorium is a commitment to getting the future right,” Mamdani said. “Kids need to learn to think for themselves, they need to work alongside their peers, they need to learn how to ask better questions, and they need to learn what it feels like to not know the answer.” The new policy also recommends30-minute screen-time limits for students in third to fifth grade and 45 minutes for sixth to eighth grades. Tap the link in our bio to read more.
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New York City Public Schools, the largest school system in the country, has banned student-facing generative AI tools in classrooms through eighth grade for this school year, adopting one of the most aggressive AI policies in the nation. The moratorium follows intense pressure from parents and other advocates, who urged New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) to enact a two-year ban on AI in classrooms. Mamdani’s plan calls for a one-year pause that he said can be extended or amended, depending on how the first year goes. “This moratorium is a commitment to getting the future right,” Mamdani said. “Kids need to learn to think for themselves, they need to work alongside their peers, they need to learn how to ask better questions, and they need to learn what it feels like to not know the answer.” The new policy also recommends30-minute screen-time limits for students in third to fifth grade and 45 minutes for sixth to eighth grades. Tap the link in our bio to read more.
An activist disrupted a Canva AI event in London, calling for a moratorium on data centers and greater public involvement in how artificial intelligence is implemented. The protest was organized by “Pull the Plug,” a group that says it wants ordinary people to have more say in how AI is introduced.
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An activist disrupted a Canva AI event in London, calling for a moratorium on data centers and greater public involvement in how artificial intelligence is implemented. The protest was organized by “Pull the Plug,” a group that says it wants ordinary people to have more say in how AI is introduced.
Karl Bushby is expected to finish by September 2026 a journey that started as a barroom bet and became a 27-year, round-the-world trek on foot. He calls it the Goliath Expedition — a walk that began in Chile and will end in Hull, England, after deserts, jungles, tundra and some of the most remote places on earth. Along the way he’s relied on strangers, walked across dozens of countries and rebuilt his sense of what life can look like. Motivated by his military service and the loss of several friends, Bushby says the journey reshaped everything he thought he knew about the world. “… Life is short, and you should live it the best you can,” he said. “The world will wrap itself around you and help you keep moving.” See more of his travels by tapping the link in our bio.
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Karl Bushby is expected to finish by September 2026 a journey that started as a barroom bet and became a 27-year, round-the-world trek on foot. He calls it the Goliath Expedition — a walk that began in Chile and will end in Hull, England, after deserts, jungles, tundra and some of the most remote places on earth. Along the way he’s relied on strangers, walked across dozens of countries and rebuilt his sense of what life can look like. Motivated by his military service and the loss of several friends, Bushby says the journey reshaped everything he thought he knew about the world. “… Life is short, and you should live it the best you can,” he said. “The world will wrap itself around you and help you keep moving.” See more of his travels by tapping the link in our bio.
While out on a run, Amy Kanakuri (@followamyhere) bumped into a furry friend. A stray dog on the side of a road decided to join Kanakuri on her jog. A day later, she could not stop thinking about the pup. So she returned for her. "Somehow we found each other," Kanakuri wrote on Instagram. "As much as my husband and I thought we weren’t ready for a dog, we can’t say no to her." Kanakuri made sure the dog wasn't lost or chipped, and after going through the legal adoption process with the Hawaiian Humane Society, she was able to bring the pup, named Mahina, home.
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While out on a run, Amy Kanakuri (@followamyhere) bumped into a furry friend. A stray dog on the side of a road decided to join Kanakuri on her jog. A day later, she could not stop thinking about the pup. So she returned for her. "Somehow we found each other," Kanakuri wrote on Instagram. "As much as my husband and I thought we weren’t ready for a dog, we can’t say no to her." Kanakuri made sure the dog wasn't lost or chipped, and after going through the legal adoption process with the Hawaiian Humane Society, she was able to bring the pup, named Mahina, home.
The Trump administration is building a border wall through critical jaguar habitat in Arizona's San Rafael Valley. To make way for the wall, government contractors blew up part of the Coronado National Memorial in early December. The Department of Homeland Security issued a series of waivers earlier this summer to fast-track construction and sidestep over two dozen environmental protection laws. Customs and Border Protection have identified this corridor as an area where a barrier is most needed. However, environmental groups from Tucson who erected over 60 trail cameras throughout the valley dispute this claim, attributing most of the human activity in the San Rafael Valley to hunters and Border Patrol agents.
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The Trump administration is building a border wall through critical jaguar habitat in Arizona's San Rafael Valley. To make way for the wall, government contractors blew up part of the Coronado National Memorial in early December. The Department of Homeland Security issued a series of waivers earlier this summer to fast-track construction and sidestep over two dozen environmental protection laws. Customs and Border Protection have identified this corridor as an area where a barrier is most needed. However, environmental groups from Tucson who erected over 60 trail cameras throughout the valley dispute this claim, attributing most of the human activity in the San Rafael Valley to hunters and Border Patrol agents.
Amy Beethe walked into a pre-operation room in January 2022 and was struck when she saw her patient: a small, underweight child in a hospital bed, covers pulled up to his chin. The 4-year-old was scheduled for a heart catheterization. He did not have a parent or guardian with him. His eyes scanned the room, she said, wide and full of fear. “I was just so taken aback,” Beethe said. Read more at the link in our bio.
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Amy Beethe walked into a pre-operation room in January 2022 and was struck when she saw her patient: a small, underweight child in a hospital bed, covers pulled up to his chin. The 4-year-old was scheduled for a heart catheterization. He did not have a parent or guardian with him. His eyes scanned the room, she said, wide and full of fear. “I was just so taken aback,” Beethe said. Read more at the link in our bio.
Barack Obama opened his sprawling presidential center along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Chicago, the city that launched his trajectory to the White House as the country’s first Black president. More than 500 guests gathered at the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park for the celebration, which included performances by Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen and Jennifer Hudson, among others. Workers had spent the last few days furiously adding the finishing touches to the $850 million complex, which includes not just the imposing granite tower with exhibits on Obama’s career but community-friendly amenities like a splash park, barbecue grills and a new branch of the Chicago Public Library. The 19-acre grounds open officially to the public on Friday, the Juneteenth holiday. Read more about the celebration by tapping the link in our bio.
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Barack Obama opened his sprawling presidential center along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Chicago, the city that launched his trajectory to the White House as the country’s first Black president. More than 500 guests gathered at the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park for the celebration, which included performances by Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen and Jennifer Hudson, among others. Workers had spent the last few days furiously adding the finishing touches to the $850 million complex, which includes not just the imposing granite tower with exhibits on Obama’s career but community-friendly amenities like a splash park, barbecue grills and a new branch of the Chicago Public Library. The 19-acre grounds open officially to the public on Friday, the Juneteenth holiday. Read more about the celebration by tapping the link in our bio.
An ICE vehicle was recorded hitting a protester in Minneapolis on Dec. 9 as demonstrators heckled agents. Footage shows other agents pepper spraying protesters after some threw snowballs at their vehicle.
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An ICE vehicle was recorded hitting a protester in Minneapolis on Dec. 9 as demonstrators heckled agents. Footage shows other agents pepper spraying protesters after some threw snowballs at their vehicle.
When 8-year-old Madeline heard her neighbor, Ethan, playing guitar outside, she sent over a paper airplane with a handwritten request for him to play a song by Taylor Swift. She didn't expect that the moment would catch the attention of the pop superstar. “One of my favorite parts of this story is that we didn’t actually know our neighbor. He had moved in before winter, and we never properly introduced ourselves,” said Natalie Hulec, Madeline's mom. “We also had no idea he was a full-time musician. Watching people celebrate not only his kindness but also discover his incredible talent was such an unexpected bonus.”
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When 8-year-old Madeline heard her neighbor, Ethan, playing guitar outside, she sent over a paper airplane with a handwritten request for him to play a song by Taylor Swift. She didn't expect that the moment would catch the attention of the pop superstar. “One of my favorite parts of this story is that we didn’t actually know our neighbor. He had moved in before winter, and we never properly introduced ourselves,” said Natalie Hulec, Madeline's mom. “We also had no idea he was a full-time musician. Watching people celebrate not only his kindness but also discover his incredible talent was such an unexpected bonus.”
A vehicle exploded after catching fire near the Charging Bull statue in the Wall Street area of New York City on Tuesday, May 19. People ran from the scene after the explosion occurred near the popular tourist site. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire and explosion are still being investigated.
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A vehicle exploded after catching fire near the Charging Bull statue in the Wall Street area of New York City on Tuesday, May 19. People ran from the scene after the explosion occurred near the popular tourist site. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire and explosion are still being investigated.
The sun hung low when Bad Bunny emerged in Puerto Rico’s sugar cane fields during his halftime show, surrounded by jíbaros in pavas (rural farmers in traditional straw hats), viejitos playing dominos and a piragua stand — undeniable symbols of Puerto Rico. From a small Caribbean island with a complicated colonial history, to the world: The artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio brought Puerto Rican culture to the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for his 2026 Super Bowl halftime show. He started with his huge reggaeton-and-then-some hits, “Tití Me Preguntó” moving into “Yo Perreo Sola,” as he remerged on top of the casita from his Puerto Rican residency — Pedro Pascal, Cardi B, Jessica Alba, Karol G and more Latino superstars were guests at his pari de marquesina (”house party.”) Then he crashed through the roof — Daddy Yankee’s “Gasolina” played for a moment, clearly an acknowledgement and celebration of the Puerto Rican artists who laid the path for his career to go global. He ended with “DtMF” as he walked out of the stadium, joined by musicians with güiros (a percussive instrument made of a hollow gourd) and panderetas (tambourines, a symbol of plena.) What did you think of Bad Bunny's halftime show? Read more at the link in our bio.
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The sun hung low when Bad Bunny emerged in Puerto Rico’s sugar cane fields during his halftime show, surrounded by jíbaros in pavas (rural farmers in traditional straw hats), viejitos playing dominos and a piragua stand — undeniable symbols of Puerto Rico. From a small Caribbean island with a complicated colonial history, to the world: The artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio brought Puerto Rican culture to the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for his 2026 Super Bowl halftime show. He started with his huge reggaeton-and-then-some hits, “Tití Me Preguntó” moving into “Yo Perreo Sola,” as he remerged on top of the casita from his Puerto Rican residency — Pedro Pascal, Cardi B, Jessica Alba, Karol G and more Latino superstars were guests at his pari de marquesina (”house party.”) Then he crashed through the roof — Daddy Yankee’s “Gasolina” played for a moment, clearly an acknowledgement and celebration of the Puerto Rican artists who laid the path for his career to go global. He ended with “DtMF” as he walked out of the stadium, joined by musicians with güiros (a percussive instrument made of a hollow gourd) and panderetas (tambourines, a symbol of plena.) What did you think of Bad Bunny's halftime show? Read more at the link in our bio.
Alex Pretti has been identified as the man fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis on Saturday, Attorney General Keith Ellison said in a news release. The incident is sparking protests and clashes between demonstrators and authorities, as well as recriminations from state officials. Minnesota officials have mobilized the state’s National Guard to support Hennepin County’s sheriff department and other state agencies. Gov. Tim Walz forcefully called on the Trump administration to pull back on its surge in immigration enforcement in the state and said the federal government could "not be trusted to lead this investigation” of the shooting. Read more updates on this story at the link in our bio.
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Alex Pretti has been identified as the man fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis on Saturday, Attorney General Keith Ellison said in a news release. The incident is sparking protests and clashes between demonstrators and authorities, as well as recriminations from state officials. Minnesota officials have mobilized the state’s National Guard to support Hennepin County’s sheriff department and other state agencies. Gov. Tim Walz forcefully called on the Trump administration to pull back on its surge in immigration enforcement in the state and said the federal government could "not be trusted to lead this investigation” of the shooting. Read more updates on this story at the link in our bio.
As The Post first reported this week, after concerns arose about whether the new 747-8 plane gifted by Qatar had sufficient security measures to transport the president out of a potentially hostile environment, Trump boarded a legacy Air Force One in Ankara on July 8. But he secretly left that aircraft and was shuttled in an airport catering truck to a third plane, an Air Force C-32A, that flew him and a few key aides to Britain. Passengers on the truck included Dan Scavino, the White House deputy chief of staff; Natalie Harp, the president’s executive assistant; and Walt Nauta, the director of Oval Office operations, according to a U.S. official familiar with the operation and corroborating material reviewed by The Washington Post. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to talk to the media. The group did not include Secretary of State Marco Rubio or other officials at the highest level of the government, according to the official and the material. More than a month after the operation and two days after The Post first revealed the ruse involving the military aircraft, the White House has declined to say which administration officials remained on that jumbo jet, which the White House falsely claimed Trump used to leave Turkey. Read more at the link in our bio.
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As The Post first reported this week, after concerns arose about whether the new 747-8 plane gifted by Qatar had sufficient security measures to transport the president out of a potentially hostile environment, Trump boarded a legacy Air Force One in Ankara on July 8. But he secretly left that aircraft and was shuttled in an airport catering truck to a third plane, an Air Force C-32A, that flew him and a few key aides to Britain. Passengers on the truck included Dan Scavino, the White House deputy chief of staff; Natalie Harp, the president’s executive assistant; and Walt Nauta, the director of Oval Office operations, according to a U.S. official familiar with the operation and corroborating material reviewed by The Washington Post. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to talk to the media. The group did not include Secretary of State Marco Rubio or other officials at the highest level of the government, according to the official and the material. More than a month after the operation and two days after The Post first revealed the ruse involving the military aircraft, the White House has declined to say which administration officials remained on that jumbo jet, which the White House falsely claimed Trump used to leave Turkey. Read more at the link in our bio.
Authorities have charged or accused at least 50 law-enforcement officers of using license-plate readers for unauthorized purposes, including to stalk women without their knowledge or consent, a Post analysis of police and court records found. In 26 of these cases, police investigators and prosecutors said the officers used the technology to spy on their wives, their girlfriends, their exes, their exes’ new partners or women they wanted to meet. In other cases, police or prosecutors have not specified the alleged surveillance targets. Flock’s system was used in 46 of the cases analyzed by The Post, while the other cases involved competing products. The investigation has led to the discipline of two officers accused of missing license-plate readers. Read the full story by tapping the link in @washingtonpost’s bio.
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Authorities have charged or accused at least 50 law-enforcement officers of using license-plate readers for unauthorized purposes, including to stalk women without their knowledge or consent, a Post analysis of police and court records found. In 26 of these cases, police investigators and prosecutors said the officers used the technology to spy on their wives, their girlfriends, their exes, their exes’ new partners or women they wanted to meet. In other cases, police or prosecutors have not specified the alleged surveillance targets. Flock’s system was used in 46 of the cases analyzed by The Post, while the other cases involved competing products. The investigation has led to the discipline of two officers accused of missing license-plate readers. Read the full story by tapping the link in @washingtonpost’s bio.

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The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) has 7.63M Instagram followers with a 4.71% engagement rate over the past 12 months. Across 3.39K posts, The Washington Post received 88.6M total likes and 2.08B impressions, averaging 26.1K likes per post. This page tracks The Washington Post's performance metrics, top content, and engagement trends — updated daily. To benchmark @washingtonpost against other accounts, use Socialpruf's Instagram competitor analysis tool.

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