An adult sea lion named “Confetti” is on the mend after surviving two near-fatal experiences, with veterinary experts cautiously optimistic about his recovery. The iconic Californian animal was found ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The Louisiana Department of Health conducted food safety inspections in Rapides Parish from Dec. 15-19, 2025. Six local establishments were cited for having two or more critical health violations.

From caterpillars disguised as the dead to narwhals that play with their food, here are the animal tales that we loved in 2025. Most spiders slay their victims with venom. The feather-legged lace ...

CLEVELAND (WJW) — Cleveland Metroparks is highlighting an exciting wildlife sighting experts say proves conservation efforts are working. Though dozens of reported sightings have been filed in several ...

A Clifton restaurant who gives away thousands of free Thanksgiving meals every year is going the extra mile this year.Good Plates Eatery and Cincinnati Animal CARE are teaming up this year for a ...

Teddy Myers and his restaurant group are on a tear, opening over-the-top restaurants and bars and racking up awards in the process. The company behind it all, Pretty Decent Concepts, isn’t slowing ...

Several restaurants in Pineville, Alexandria, and surrounding areas received multiple critical violations during recent health inspections. Many establishments had repeat violations, while others had ...

VINTON, Va. (WDBJ) - Dozens of people lined the sidewalks outside New York Pizza Friday, October 17, holding signs and chanting for justice for a dog that had to be put down due to severe neglect.

(NEXSTAR) – Here’s hoping this goes better than Cracker Barrels’ attempt at a new logo. Long John Silver’s, which operates fast-food seafood restaurants in dozens of states, announced earlier this ...

Long John Silver's changed its seafood-focused logo on Oct. 3 The new emblem is meant to highlight the restaurant's non-fish menu items Despite the change, the brand promises that its seafood options ...