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Therapy Donkeys Bring Calm to French Psychiatric Patients

Therapy Donkeys Bring Calm to French Psychiatric Patients

A pioneering animal therapy program at Ville-Evrard hospital complex near Paris uses donkeys and other animals to provide relief for psychiatric patients. The initiative, launched in 2016, has shown such promise that organizers are seeking formal research to expand the program nationwide.

6/11/2026
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Texas Attorney General Warns Big 12 Over Tech Dispute

Texas Attorney General Warns Big 12 Over Tech Dispute

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued a formal warning to Big 12 Conference leadership, cautioning that the league could face substantial legal liability if it takes punitive action against Texas Tech University regarding quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility.

6/11/2026
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Japanese Store Owner's Heat Relief Signs Go Viral

Japanese Store Owner's Heat Relief Signs Go Viral

A 7-Eleven franchise owner in Japan has captured hearts worldwide with signs inviting customers to seek refuge from extreme weather without any obligation to make purchases. The gesture stems from kindness he received a decade ago when suffering from heatstroke.

6/11/2026
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New Laundry Filter Tackles Microplastic Pollution at Source

New Laundry Filter Tackles Microplastic Pollution at Source

English inventor Adam Root has developed a device that captures microfibers from washing machines before they enter waterways. Partnering with appliance manufacturer Bosch, Root aims to address what may be the world's largest source of microplastic pollution.

6/11/2026
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The Art of Soft Eyes in Hard Times

The Art of Soft Eyes in Hard Times

A meditation on perception explores how Claude Monet's failing vision revealed hidden wholeness, offering lessons on seeing beyond surfaces to find connection and possibility in an age of division.

6/11/2026
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Scottish Noble Family Sells Historic Bass Rock for Conservation

Scottish Noble Family Sells Historic Bass Rock for Conservation

After 320 years of family ownership, the Dalrymple family has transferred Bass Rock and neighboring Craigleith to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. The sale ensures dedicated conservation management for over 100,000 gannets and 10,000 puffins that call these Scottish islands home.

6/11/2026
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Wimbledon Prize Money Jumps 20 Percent Amid Player Pressure

Wimbledon Prize Money Jumps 20 Percent Amid Player Pressure

The All England Club has announced a substantial increase in prize money for the upcoming grass-court Grand Slam tournament, with singles champions set to earn $4.8 million. The decision follows mounting pressure from professional tennis players demanding a larger share of tournament revenues.

6/11/2026
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World Cup 2026: Essential Facts Before Kickoff

World Cup 2026: Essential Facts Before Kickoff

The world's largest sporting event has begun in North America with a record 48 teams competing across 11 U.S. host cities. From the oldest player at 43 to teenage phenoms, here are the key statistics defining this historic tournament.

6/11/2026
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Historic Milestones Mark June 11 Across Centuries

Historic Milestones Mark June 11 Across Centuries

From Benjamin Franklin's revolutionary stove design in 1742 to the premiere of beloved films decades later, June 11 has witnessed remarkable achievements in innovation, entertainment, and exploration throughout history.

6/11/2026
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Kimmel Ridicules Trump Theory on Pratt Mayoral Loss

Kimmel Ridicules Trump Theory on Pratt Mayoral Loss

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel dismantled President Donald Trump's claim that Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles mayoral race was rigged, pointing out logical inconsistencies in the conspiracy theory shared during an Oval Office press conference.

6/11/2026
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Knicks Stage Historic 29-Point Comeback in NBA Finals

Knicks Stage Historic 29-Point Comeback in NBA Finals

The New York Knicks completed the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, erasing a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. OG Anunoby's tip-in with 1.2 seconds remaining gave New York a commanding 3-1 series lead.

6/11/2026
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Hurts Reflects on Brown Trade, Shifts Focus Forward

Hurts Reflects on Brown Trade, Shifts Focus Forward

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts publicly addressed the A.J. Brown trade for the first time since it became official Wednesday, offering brief remarks on their four-year partnership before turning his attention to the future.

6/11/2026
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