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There were 267 investigations opened into wolf-livestock predation in 2025, up from 74 the previous year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Of the investigations opened last year, there were 198 livestock losses confirmed likely due to wolves, 90 of which were attributed to the Beyem Seyo pack — generating outrage from Sierra Valley ranchers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Kim personally opened the museum—dubbed the Memorial Museum of Combat Feats at Overseas Military Operations—late last month.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Guney was once a water-rich village fed by 50 springs in Turkey's western Usak province, but since a gold mine opened 20 years ago, they have all dried up.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

That was what I was thinking of, as I opened the barn door.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo