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Pueblo Zoo receives certificationPueblo Zoo recently received accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums after a comprehensive evaluation by an independent committee.This award recognizes zoos that provide outstanding animal care, educational experiences, and conservation efforts.Dan Ash, president and CEO of the association, said in a press release that the honor is “a mark of excellence and a testament to the zoo’s unwavering dedication to the highest standards of animal care and conservation.”Abby Kraus, Pueblo Zoo’s executive director, said achieving certification “is a team effort and we strive to uphold these standards every day.”“As a small zoo, we are especially…

Purina helps areas affected by Hurricanes Helen and Milton with donations of pet food, cat litter, and moreWhen natural disasters occur, Purina’s goal is to provide timely support to pets and people in need. In the wake of Hurricane Helen earlier this month, Purina announced a $25,000 donation to Greater Good Charities to support relief efforts. The donations helped fund emergency relief, including food, medical supplies, and hygiene kits for people evacuated by the storm, as well as funds for safely transporting shelter pets.The need is even greater in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. Purina is responding to the storm’s…

Hello AJ readers!In this week’s Business News highlights, we introduce you to the (non-dancing) lobster, get rave reviews from Texas taco experts, and learn why a Cactus Alley favorite needs to find a new space. Let’s dig deeper.Earlier this week, Texas Monthly published its Top 50 Best Tacos in Texas report. On that list was one of my favorite restaurants, Jimenez Tortilleria y Taqueria, located at 4606 34th St. Our taco editor highlighted Three Amigos’ taco plate.”It’s a huge honor to be on this Top 50 Tacos list and we can’t wait to see all these amazing taco shops develop.…

(Editor’s note: This article is part of a weekly series highlighting Columbus Dispatch journalists and their work in our community.)Dave Purpura covers high school sports for The Columbus Dispatch, monitoring the performance of teams and players at more than 100 schools in central Ohio.A graduate of Independent High School and the University of Toledo, Purpura’s 24-year career includes several awards from organizations such as the Associated Press Association of Ohio and the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. He also writes The Dispatch’s weekly high school sports newsletter, available online only to subscribers.Below, he answers some questions about his work.Why I became…

Editor’s note: This article discusses suicide and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is in trouble or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.The mother of a 14-year-old Florida boy is separating from Google after her son developed a romantic relationship with one of the AI ​​bots that used the name from the popular game Game of Thrones, leading to his suicide. is suing technology companies. According to the complaint, the character.Megan Garcia filed suit against Character Technologies, Inc. (Character.AI or C.AI) in Florida federal court after her son Sewell Setzer III…

It’s easy to think of the business world as black and white, or black and red, as the case may be.But reporter Michael Diamond tells us there’s more to it than that.It’s essentially about people. People who energize the economy with their drive and ingenuity. People struggling to pay their bills. the needs and wants of society and the ways in which people build livelihoods and legacies around them. Families who have dedicated their lives to keeping stores and restaurants open for generations. Medical advances and equipment that literally save people’s lives and health.He has been telling these stories on…

Did you know that the unofficial Queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey, made her directorial debut and starred in a Hallmark Christmas movie filmed in Greater Cincinnati?Scenes from the 2015 film “A Christmas Melody,” which also starred Lacey Chabert, were filmed in Hyde Park Square, establishing Cincinnati as a Christmas destination for Hallmark movie lovers.With the holiday season rapidly approaching, experts at U.S. News & World Report have created a guide to 14 towns that are Christmas movie centerpieces that people can actually visit, and Cincinnati made the list. .What makes Cincinnati a great Christmas movie destination?Greater Cincinnati guides the US…

If you want to indulge in the most luxurious dining experience, Yelp has a comprehensive list of Savannah’s top restaurants.Even exquisite dishes that easily cost over $100. Here are Yelp’s top five that promise to take your dining experience to new standards.This Victorian restaurant, located at 105 E 37th St., is open for dinner Monday through Thursday from 5:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m.The restaurant’s chef’s tasting menu costs $115 per person, with optional wine pairings available for $75. The dress code is “smart casual.”Here’s what a Yelp reviewer said: “We had a wonderful dinner at Elizabeth’s…

Denny’s plans to close 150 stores in an effort to strengthen cash flow.Management announced on Tuesday’s earnings call that 50 underperforming restaurants will close by the end of 2024, and the remaining 100 will close next year.Stephen Dunn, Denny’s executive vice president and chief global development officer, said restaurants closing include older locations that are too old to renovate or are located in unprofitable locations. .”Some of these restaurants are very old. So when you think about brands that are over 70 years old, you have a lot of restaurants that have been around for a very long time,” Dunn…

Rudy Giuliani, or at least his son Andrew, will have three World Series rings. For now.U.S. District Judge Louis Lehman on Tuesday awarded a $145 million civil judgment against two Georgia election officials for defaming them by falsely stating that they stuffed ballots after the 2020 election. To resolve the issue, Giuliani was ordered to hand over his assets.The belongings in question include a luxury apartment on New York’s Madison Avenue and a $2 million claim for legal fees against former President Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee.Lehman ruled that seizing the property would make it easier for campaign…