U.S. Takes Step Toward Protecting Giraffes Under Endangered Species Act

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration took a first step Thursday toward extending protections for giraffes under the Endangered Species Act, following legal pressure from environmental groups. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that its initial review has determined there is “substantial information that listing may be warranted” for giraffes. The finding, to be […]

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Jane Castor Wins Tampa Mayoral Race, Becoming City’s First Openly Gay Leader

Jane Castor, a retired police chief, was handily elected Tampa’s next mayor on Tuesday, becoming the city’s first openly gay leader. Castor, 59, won more than 73% of the vote, according to unofficial results posted by Florida’s election board. Her opponent, multimillionaire businessman David Straz, garnered just under 27%. “How exciting is this!” Castor told […]

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