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Bored people killed off the Dodo Bird; now a Texas company is hoping to bring it back

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:53 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) - You have never seen the dodo bird in your lifetime. Driven to extinction by humans on the island of Mauritius in 1692, the species has become a thing of legend. But it could soon be brought back to life."What's so great about the dodo is it has become an iconic flag or face of extinction really," said Forrest Galante, a scientist who serves as a conservation advisor to Colossal Biosciences.The company, which has offices in Austin, plans to "de-extinct" the species alongside some other well known extinct species, the woolly mammoth and Tasmanian tiger. Scientists plan to ‘de-extinct’ Tasmanian tiger eradicated a century ago "Those are all incredibly important species for the ecosystem. But they're also splashy, big topical ones," Galante said about the choice to bring these species back. According to the company, all three will be de-extinct within the next decade.Should we bring back extinct animals?Brining back extinct animals, Galante said, isn't just because we ...

Two Texas zoos named among the best in the country

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:53 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas is home to two of the best zoos in the country, according to the U.S. News & World Report.The website is famous for its rankings, particularly those of colleges and universities.The list of top zoos was curated using "extensive research" into education, conservation and global outreach efforts.Houston Zoo and Fort Worth Zoo both made the list, alongside world-famous zoos like San Diego Zoo and the National Zoo in Washington, DC.The U.S. News & World Report did not rank the zoos in this case, instead releasing an overall list of best zoos in the country. Here's a look at which zoos made the list:Alaska SeaLife Center (Seward, Alaska)Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (Tucson, Arizona)Oakland Zoo (Oakland, California)The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens (Palm Desert, California)San Diego Zoo & Safari Park (San Diego, California)Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (Colorado Springs, Colorado)Denver Zoo (Denver, Colorado)Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology...

LGBTQ+ Pride Month events in the Capital Region

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:53 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month. The month recognizes the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other members of the LGBTQ+ community have had on history. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On June 28, 1969, a police raid on the Stonewall Inn in New York City triggered demonstrations, which are now known as the Stonewall Riots. This moment is recognized as the catalyst for the LGBTQ+ community to form activist organizations to advance equal rights. This is why Pride Month is celebrated every June.From Pride parades and festivals to drag events, there are many events around the Capital Region to celebrate. LGBT Pride Month celebrations return to Glens Falls AlbanyJune 5Karaoke at Waterworks Pub, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.June 6Pride Bingo Night at Rocks, 77 Central Avenue, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.June 7Dragapalooza at Rocks, 77 Central Avenue, starts at 10 p.m.June 8Emo Pride Night with Hawthorne Height...

How to build a summer charcuterie board

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:53 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - In honor of National Cheese Day on June 4, NEWS10’s Cassie Hudson and Meteorologist Jill Szwed teamed up with an old friend to learn how to build a cheese board for summer. Amsterdam resident Brie Iannotti is the owner of The CharcuteBrie, a small business that creates custom cheese boards that appeal to both the eyes and taste buds. Charcuterie 101: Learning from a cheese board expert In 2021, the duo first met Iannotti when they got a "Charcuterie 101" lesson. When beginning a board, she likes to start with 3 different types of cheeses and 3 different types of meat. As you become more experienced she says, you can start to include more varieties of cheese beyond 3 types. Fruit, veggies, olives or pickles, crackers and nut mix are good additions to follow. She likes to end a board with a sweet treat sprinkled throughout. If you want to order one of The CharcuteBrie’s custom cheese boards for your next event, you can email Brie at thecharcutebrie@gmail...

State police conduct underage drinking detail in Washington County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:53 GMT

WASHINGTON COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police conducted an underage drinking detail in Washington County, scoping out 10 businesses. Police say one business was not in compliance, resulting in one person being arrested and charged with first-degree unlawfully dealing with a child for allegedly selling alcohol to someone under 21. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The business not in compliance:Cumberland Farms, 1252 NY 29 GreenwichThe following businesses were in compliance:Greenwich Mobil Mart 1116 NY29, Greenwich, NYStewarts, 204 Main Street, Greenwich, NYThruway Beverage 1184 NY29, Greenwich, NYCVS, 1169 NY29, Greenwich, NYHannaford 1165 NY29, Greenwich, NYGeraghty’s Wine, 1251 NY29, Greenwich, NYCumberland Farms, 44 East Main Street, Cambridge, NYCambridge Village Market, 15 West Main Street, Cambridge, NYWalgreens, 2 North Pearl Street, Cambridge, NYDuring these investigations, businesses were checked with a ...

Movies, a hiker shuttle and other free and cheap things to do in Denver in June

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:53 GMT

Free Hiker Shuttle in BoulderAs hikers know, parking at Boulder’s popular Chautauqua Park is a challenge. To solve the problem, the City of Boulder operates a free park-to-park hiker shuttle between downtown Boulder and Chautauqua trailhead from 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday, all summer long. The shuttle runs every 15 minutes. It picks up riders at several stops around Boulder as well as from the New Vista High School Parking lot, the CU Regent parking lot and downtown Boulder parking garages. The service is available through Sept. 4 and includes upcoming holidays: Juneteenth, Independence Day and Labor Day. bouldercolorado.gov/services/park-to-park-shuttleDenver Fringe FestivalOriginal, immersive and experimental performances on the “fringes” of mainstream theatre are the hallmark of the Denver Fringe Festival. This year, the festival takes place from June 8 to 11 with more than 150 live performances of 55 different productions at 12 indoor and outdo...

Opinion: Our response to the gun violence that took our children is working, a little at a time

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:53 GMT

Sadly, Colorado is no stranger to gun violence. We’ve faced more than our fair share of devastating attacks throughout the years, the most recent being the horrific attack at Club Q in Colorado Springs.These senseless tragedies cause irreparable harm to Colorado families and our communities. But in a country that too often settles for thoughts and prayers in the face of horrific gun violence,  Colorado stands apart as a state that takes common-sense action to save lives and protect our communities.Related ArticlesOpinion Columnists | Letters: Banning TikTok would be bad for Colorado small business owners like me Opinion Columnists | Fact check: Denver mayor candidate called a liar in latest campaign ad. Here’s what we know. Opinion Columnists | Opinion: The March “swatting” threat certainly didn’t feel like a “hoax” to Colorado teachers and students who feared for their lives Opinion Columnists | ...

Will Denver know who its next mayor is on election night?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:53 GMT

Denver voters are turning in their runoff ballots at a rate that exceeds every mayoral election in the city since at least 2011.In an election that will name either Kelly Brough or Mike Johnston Denver’s first new mayor in a dozen years and decide the direction of the next City Council with three seats still up for grabs, officials are being careful not to read too much into what those strong early returns might signal.The priority on Tuesday night will be making sure all ballots turned in on Election Day are scanned as quickly as possible to let voters know they have been received, Denver Elections Division spokeswoman Lucille Wenegieme said. She expects counting itself to continue into Wednesday.“We’re ahead of the last few elections so the turnout is looking great right now,” Wenegieme said Friday. “But we won’t know for sure if we’re going to see another spike in volume or if we’re going to land middle of the road, but we’re getting them earlier, wh...

Denver’s best wine-and-bruschetta happy hour starts at 8 p.m. | Opinion

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:53 GMT

Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we will offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems).Foodies seeking a deal are often relegated to late-afternoon happy hour specials, but those who can’t get out on the town early should add Postino Winecafe — which boasts five locations along the Front Range — to their bucket lists.On Mondays and Tuesdays, the wine-and-tapas joint offers patrons a bottle of vino and a bruschetta board for $25 – a steal of a deal that will fill two people up while leaving some extra pocket change for other sharable appetizers like olives and crispy cauliflower. The special runs from 8 p.m. to closing on both nights.I stumbled onto this deal accidentally one night when walking hungrily down Broadway and expecting to have to settle for fast food. Instead, I was delighted to find something de...

Transgender people are finding their voices with help of MSU Denver speech-language students: “It’s like you’re home”

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:53 GMT

Since Olivia Demir was a child, the 53-year-old transgender woman would wake each morning having had beautiful dreams about living life in a woman’s body.About a year ago, Demir officially began transitioning in Denver and said she’d never felt such happiness. Demir takes hormones and cares for her shiny, long, brown hair. She paints her nails and applies purple eyeshadow to match her dress. She goes to therapy and checks in with the Transgender Center of the Rockies for support.“Things are changing with my body, but my voice is preventing how I want people to see me,” Demir said. “My voice is a danger.”From dirty looks to verbal and physical altercations, Demir has experienced a wide range of harassment from transphobic people.“I just want to be accepted as a woman and for people to leave me alone,” Demir said. “I just want a normal life.”As part of her transition journey, Demir is among the first clients served by a new p...