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Miami Herald
a day ago
- Miami Herald
Sweet dog dragged from car in ‘horrific' abuse. Now fighter gets second chance
A sweetheart of a dog managed to survive a terrifying case of extreme neglect and is now on the mend, an animal shelter in Louisville says. Iris was the victim of abuse that the Kentucky Humane Society said no dog ever should have to go through. The Facebook post contains graphic images and details of animal neglect. The shelter would like readers to know that Iris is currently safe and in 'loving' hands. 'This is Iris. She arrived at our Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center earlier this week, and our hearts have broken for her ever since,' the shelter said in the May 30 post. 'Her injuries are nothing short of horrific. Witnesses say they saw Iris being dragged from a car on a busy road on Monday. She was found by a riverbank near death, the skin on her feet and legs completely removed. Her stomach and chest are covered in awful road rash. Her injuries indicate that Iris attempted to stand up and stop herself from being pulled further down the road.' Thanks to the witnesses, the shelter was able to get Iris the care she needed. 'Iris's abuse resulted in horrendous degloving injuries on all four legs. We immediately gave her strong pain medication and antibiotics in hopes of keeping her already critical condition from worsening, before tearfully cleaning her wounds,' the shelter said. The shelter said Iris had muscles and tendons exposed, and her paw pads were 'torn off.' Shelter workers also covered her paws and legs to avoid infection. 'Though her healing will be touch-and-go for quite some time, Iris is now safe and comfortable, and that's what matters most,' the shelter said. Despite the abuse, Iris hasn't lost her loving nature and understands that those around her are set on giving her the medical attention and the human warmness she deserves. 'What Iris endured is unbelievable. Somehow, despite it all, she's nothing but kind and trusting towards our staff as if she knows we're here to help,' the shelter noted. For more information, visit the shelter's website.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Conan Gray's 'This Song' Lyrics Are an Open Letter Fueled by Yearning
The Conan Gray-shaped hole in your heart is about to be filled, because the singer-songwriter is officially back with the latest single off his upcoming album, 'This Song.' Along with heartfelt lyrics that openly yearn for romance, the track is married with whimsical string-heavy production reminiscent of the Goo Goo Dolls' 'Iris'... we can hear those TikTok mashups already. The song brings Conan back to his vulnerable bedroom pop songwriting roots, which is fitting since he wrote most of his fourth studio album, Wishbone, from that very place. Wishbone is set to be released on August 29, and Conan revealed that he had 'secretly' stumbled upon the writing process almost two years ago. 'Over the past two years, I've been secretly writing songs. After shows in the basements of the venues, in the sheets of my hotel beds, in narrow gaps between tours— I'd come back home and write all the things I felt nobody wanted to hear. Maybe even the things I didn't want people to hear,' Conan wrote on Instagram. 'It felt like the music was reminding me who I am, at an experimental time in my twenties where 'who I am' had no definition at all.' He continued, 'I played the songs to the very first person I'd ever made music with, Dan Nigro, and I quietly began to record. I didn't know why I was recording, I just was. I didn't know what story I was telling, I was just living in it. Slowly I started to see myself in full picture. The slivers of myself I'd always been, but never faced. The songs I'd always been writing, but never singing. Before I knew it I was surrounded by an album.' That being said! Now seems like a good time to learn the lyrics of 'This Song' as Conan is hitting a few music festivals later this year. Lyrics by Conan Gray [Verse 1] Yeah, I know that I love you And I have a feeling that you love me back I'm sat in my bedroom And I hear your heart like a train on the tracks Your eyes are like heaven Your voice is like rain Eleven elevens, they all hear your name Too shy to tell you the words on my mind I hope you can see if you read through these linesGet in, it's time to yearn (aka... a likely thing to do during a Conan song). In the first verse, he confesses his love for his subject with pure poetry. When he feels those emotions could potentially be reciprocated, he seemingly calls back to Train's 'Drops of Jupiter': 'She acts like summer / and walks like rain.' Conan shares that he wishes for this person every time the clock turns 11:11 — it's also a nod to another Wishbone track of the same name.[Chorus] That I wrote this song about you A song that I wish you knew A song that I tried to sing But now I'll say it straight I wrote this song about youIn case the subject needed clarity on whether this song was about them... now they know. [Verse 2] I drive through the suburbs And you're playing all of your favorite songs You joke about your mother She can't help but cry when she hears Elton John You're singing obnoxious I'm laughing like spring Your brown racer jacket My hands through the sleeves The smell of your perfume Is all over me I can't wash it off so it's easy to see The second verse is truly what love is all about... it's the little things. Singing along to Elton John songs, wearing each other's clothes, and embracing the lingering scent of each other's fragrances. Also, there could be a cute lil Easter egg that potentially ties back to Conan's bestie, Olivia Rodrigo, here with 'You're singing obnoxious' and her 'Deja Vu' lyrics: 'Watching re-runs of Glee / Being annoying.' [Chorus][Bridge] You know that I love you Is it dumb believing you might love me too? Yeah [Outro] (I wrote this song about you) (I wrote this song about you) You know that I love you You Might Also Like 18 Best Leggings Brands That Will Make Your Butt Look Like an 11/10 37 Selena Gomez Hairstyles to Copy If You're Trying to Level-Up Your Hair Game 11 Waterproof Makeup Products You Have to Try
Cosmopolitan
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Conan Gray Masters the Art of Yearning in 'This Song' Lyrics
The Conan Gray-shaped hole in your heart is about to be filled, because the singer-songwriter is officially back with the latest single off his upcoming album, 'This Song.' Along with heartfelt lyrics that openly yearn for romance, the track is married with whimsical string-heavy production reminiscent of the Goo Goo Dolls' 'Iris'... we can hear those TikTok mashups already. The song brings Conan back to his vulnerable bedroom pop songwriting roots, which is fitting since he wrote most of his fourth studio album, Wishbone, from that very place. Wishbone is set to be released on August 29, and Conan revealed that he had 'secretly' stumbled upon the writing process almost two years ago. 'Over the past two years, I've been secretly writing songs. After shows in the basements of the venues, in the sheets of my hotel beds, in narrow gaps between tours— I'd come back home and write all the things I felt nobody wanted to hear. Maybe even the things I didn't want people to hear,' Conan wrote on Instagram. 'It felt like the music was reminding me who I am, at an experimental time in my twenties where 'who I am' had no definition at all.' He continued, 'I played the songs to the very first person I'd ever made music with, Dan Nigro, and I quietly began to record. I didn't know why I was recording, I just was. I didn't know what story I was telling, I was just living in it. Slowly I started to see myself in full picture. The slivers of myself I'd always been, but never faced. The songs I'd always been writing, but never singing. Before I knew it I was surrounded by an album.' That being said! Now seems like a good time to learn the lyrics of 'This Song' as Conan is hitting a few music festivals later this year. Lyrics by Conan Gray [Verse 1] Yeah, I know that I love you And I have a feeling that you love me back I'm sat in my bedroom And I hear your heart like a train on the tracks Your eyes are like heaven Your voice is like rain Eleven elevens, they all hear your name Too shy to tell you the words on my mind I hope you can see if you read through these lines Get in, it's time to yearn (aka... a likely thing to do during a Conan song). In the first verse, he confesses his love for his subject with pure poetry. When he feels those emotions could potentially be reciprocated, he seemingly calls back to Train's 'Drops of Jupiter': 'She acts like summer / and walks like rain.' Conan shares that he wishes for this person every time the clock turns 11:11 — it's also a nod to another Wishbone track of the same name. [Chorus] That I wrote this song about you A song that I wish you knew A song that I tried to sing But now I'll say it straight I wrote this song about you In case the subject needed clarity on whether this song was about them... now they know. [Verse 2] I drive through the suburbs And you're playing all of your favorite songs You joke about your mother She can't help but cry when she hears Elton John You're singing obnoxious I'm laughing like spring Your brown racer jacket My hands through the sleeves The smell of your perfume Is all over me I can't wash it off so it's easy to see The second verse is truly what love is all about... it's the little things. Singing along to Elton John songs, wearing each other's clothes, and embracing the lingering scent of each other's fragrances. Also, there could be a cute lil Easter egg that potentially ties back to Conan's bestie, Olivia Rodrigo, here with 'You're singing obnoxious' and her 'Deja Vu' lyrics: 'Watching re-runs of Glee / Being annoying.' [Chorus] [Bridge] You know that I love you Is it dumb believing you might love me too? Yeah [Outro] (I wrote this song about you) (I wrote this song about you) You know that I love you
Wall Street Journal
2 days ago
- General
- Wall Street Journal
Am I Struggling Over My Mother's Alzheimer's More Than She Is?
Entering the nursing-home unit where my mother now lives is like entering a painting by Blake or Goya. Residents are hunched over their chairs, their ghostly heads down and mouths hanging open. Some wear mitten-like slippers, but my mother refuses them. Dignity is still important to her. My mother, Iris, is here because she is in the last stages of Alzheimer's. My sisters and I trade off seeing her as much as possible because we know that, even in her diminished state, she lives for our visits.
Travel Daily News
2 days ago
- Business
- Travel Daily News
TPConnects: AI Integration to transform travel technology platforms
TPConnects integrates AI-powered Trip Captain into Astra and Iris platforms, transforming travel planning with conversational tools, automation, and multi-language support. DUBAI – TPConnects Technologies, a leading IATA-certified global travel aggregation and distribution technology company, announced the ongoing integration of its advanced AI capabilities into its industry-leading Astra and Iris platforms, marking a significant step forward in intelligent travel technology. The TPConnects conversational AI agent, Trip Captain, combines natural language processing, travel information, and deep learning capabilities to bring frictionless experience in travel planning and management. The conversational AI agent will enable airlines and travel sellers to plan and modify customer journeys through natural conversation in their preferred language. The system's ability to manage the best available offers, process real-time travel data, and provide rich media information makes it a comprehensive solution for the benefit of both leisure and business travellers. By integrating Trip Captain into our platforms, we are not only enhancing the travel planning experience but also delivering tangible efficiency gains for our partners. Automated workflows and intelligent query handling reduce manual intervention, cut response times, and help serve more travellers with greater accuracy. These improvements drive down operational costs and free up valuable time, enabling greater efficiency. 'The travel industry is ready for the next evolution in technology,' said Praveen Kumar, Chief Technology Officer at TPConnects Technologies. 'By integrating advanced AI capabilities into our Astra and Iris platforms, we're not just adding features and automating existing processes. We're fundamentally transforming how these systems understand and respond to traveller needs. By reimagining the entire travel planning experience for airlines and travel sellers, we are making it more intuitive, more personalized, and more responsive to real-world changes.' Key features of the conversational AI agent include: Natural language processing for intuitive interaction Simplified queries for freedom from cryptic commands Comprehensive offer management for contextual recommendations Reshop made easy for better customer service Rich media integration for enhanced decision-making Multi-language support for global accessibility Deep learning capabilities for continuous improvement Future updates will include voice-driven booking capabilities, further enhancing the system's accessibility and ease of use. Trip Captain will be rolled out gradually across the Astra and Iris platforms, with initial features becoming available in H2 2025. Voice-driven capabilities and additional enhancements are planned for subsequent releases.
