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CTV News
09-05-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Ottawa Charge beat the Montreal Victoire 3-2 in Game 1 of PWHL semifinal series
Montreal Victoire forward Maureen Murphy (21) celebrates after beating Ottawa Charge goaltender Gwyneth Philips (33) in the first period of Game 1 of their Women's Professional Hockey League semi-final series at Place Bell, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi) (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press)
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
100-year-old tortoise gives birth to critically endangered hatchlings at Philly Zoo
(WPHL) — For the first time in over 150 years, the Philadelphia Zoo has new additions to the Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise family. The zoo announced the hatching of four critically endangered hatchlings born to the zoo's oldest residents: Female Mommy and male Abrazzo, both of whom are estimated to be around 100 years old. According to the zoo, Mommy is also the oldest first-time mom of her species. The first baby tortoise hatched on Feb. 27, and the animal care team is still monitoring eggs that could hatch in the coming weeks, said the Zoo. The hatchlings are set to make their public debut on April 23, which is the 93rd anniversary of Mommy's arrival at the Zoo. 'This is a significant milestone in the history of Philadelphia Zoo, and we couldn't be more excited to share this news with our city, region, and the world,' said Philadelphia Zoo President and CEO Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman. 'Mommy arrived at the Zoo in 1932, meaning anyone that has visited the Zoo for the last 92 years has likely seen her. Philadelphia Zoo's vision is that those hatchlings will be a part of a thriving population of Galapagos tortoises on our healthy planet 100 years from now.' 'Emotional support' tigers seized from Nevada home 'At one point, each of the Galapagos Islands had its own unique subspecies of tortoise, but sadly, several of them are now extinct. These hatchlings not only protect the species from extinction but serve as important ambassadors to inspire guests to save wildlife and wild places,' said Philadelphia Zoo Vice President of Animal Well-Being and Conservation Rachel Metz. 'This is a monumental achievement for our animal care team that worked diligently to provide the right conditions for Mommy to lay her eggs and for the eggs to incubate and successfully hatch,' said Philadelphia Zoo Director of Herpetology and Birds Lauren Augustine. 'This feat is even more incredible considering that Mommy is the oldest first-time-producing female of her species in any U.S. zoo. Prior to the hatchlings, there were only 44 individual Western Santa Cruz Giant tortoises in all U.S. zoos combined, so these newest additions represent a new genetic lineage and some much-needed help to the species' population. We are excited to learn more about how we can replicate this success at other accredited zoos since the team in Philly has accomplished something that was seemingly impossible.' said Galapagos Tortoise SSP Coordinator and Studbook Keeper Ashley Ortega at Gladys Porter Zoo in Texas. Galapagos tortoises come from the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador. As the largest living species of tortoise, males can grow to be 500 pounds, while females average around 250 pounds. They are estimated to live from 100 to 200 years old. The Philadelphia Zoo is home to three adult Galapagos tortoises, Abrazzo, Mommy, Little Girl, and four hatchlings. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
18-02-2025
- General
- The Hill
K9 Hurricane, the most decorated dog in US history, has died
(WPHL) – A four-legged American hero has died. K9 Hurricane, a 16-year-old Belgian Malinois who was the most decorated dog in U.S. history, has passed away. 'As much as we knew this time was coming there was no way to prepare. We miss him so much. A huge hole that can never be replaced,' his handler, Marshall Mirarchi, said Monday. A former Special Operations Canine with the U.S. Secret Service, K9 Hurricane became the nation's most decorated dog for taking down a White House intruder in 2014 when then-President Obama and his family were inside. Hurricane was medically retired in 2016 due to the injuries he sustained during the incident. In recognition of his valor, Hurricane received numerous honors, including the United States Secret Service Award for Merit, the Department of Homeland Security Award for Valor, the PDSA (People's Dispensary for Sick Animals) Order of Merit, and the American Medical Center Top Dog. He also made history as the first dog to receive the Animals in War and Peace Distinguished Service Medal, which earned him a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records. Hurricane and Mirarchi were also awarded the Secretary's Award for Valor by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson for their efforts in protecting the Obama family. After his retirement, Hurricane's legacy lived on through the foundation Hurricane's Heroes, established in his name to help cover medical expenses for retired working dogs. Since 2020, Hurricane's Heroes has cared for over 150 retired military and government working dogs. From K9 Dog to American Hero; how Hurricane became the most awarded dog in U.S. history Before his passing, Hurricane was honored on Feb. 11 by Southwest Airlines, which flew him back home to Washington, D.C., on its Freedom One plane. Hurricane was also reunited in the White House with his old Secret Service working team. They presented Hurricane with a plaque and an American Flag which flew at the Secret Service K9 Training Center. In honor of Hurricane's life, the non-profit Hurricane's Heroes will continue to raise funds to cover the medical expenses of retired K9 heroes. 'Our nonprofit which is Hurricane's legacy is more important to us now than ever before,' said Mirarchi.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Yahoo
Person seen firing gun into air amid crowd of Philadelphia Eagles fans; police investigating
(WPHL/NEXSTAR) – Police in Philadelphia are actively investigating an incident reported to have occurred on Sunday night, after a person appeared to fire a gun into the air amid the city's celebrations of the Eagles winning the NFC Championship game. Video of the alleged incident, shared to X by a user named @Philly_Captain, appeared to show a large crowd gathered at the intersection of Frankford and Cottman Avenues when a person raised a gun into the air and fired off three shots. Screams were briefly heard in the video, though the crowd did not appear to disperse immediately. 'I believe that was a gun,' one of the spectators can be heard saying, matter-of-factly, after the shots rang out. Eagles fans flock streets, climb greased poles after Birds win Remarking on the incident, several viewers of Philly_Captain's video were confident the gunman would be apprehended. Others were also concerned for the well-being of fans and nearby residents, if indeed the gunman was firing real bullets into the air. '[He's] so lucky that bullet didn't come back down on someone,' one viewer remarked. The Philadelphia Police Department confirmed to Nexstar that its Northeast Detective Division is investigating the incident, but no arrests had been made as of Monday morning. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-TIPS (8477). Eagles fans had gathered outside in Philadelphia — and throughout the Delaware Valley — to celebrate their team defeating the Washington Commanders 55-23 at Sunday's NFC Championship game. Elsewhere in the city, revelers were seen setting off fireworks, walking across cars and climbing greased poles. A driver was also taken into custody on Sunday night after a car hit and injured three pedestrians in a crowd of people leaving the game at around 9:30 p.m., police said. The victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The incident did not appear intentional, according to police. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
