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Lighter · 2 November 2026

Support Dog Wakes Deaf Owner to Save Husband

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A deaf woman credits her support dog with saving her husband's life after a midnight fall down the stairs. The dog woke her from a deep sleep to insist something was wrong.

Lighter · 1 November 2026

Eight peaceful pictures of capybaras

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Eight peaceful pictures of capybaras. A quiet list, with a few words beside each picture and the credit kept.

Lighter · 1 November 2026

Eight dear pictures of penguins

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Eight dear pictures of penguins. A quiet list, with a few words beside each picture and the credit kept.

Lighter · 31 October 2026

Six soft pictures of seals

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Six soft pictures of seals. A quiet list, with a few words beside each picture and the credit kept.

Lighter · 31 October 2026

Best Spud Harvest in a Decade Clears the Gloom of Crops Failing from Scorching Summer

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Japan's potato crop shines amid a scorching summer that saw many other crops fail.

Lighter · 31 October 2026

Four sweet pictures of ducklings

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Four sweet pictures of ducklings. A quiet list, with a few words beside each picture and the credit kept.

Lighter · 30 October 2026

Eight tender pictures of hedgehogs

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Eight tender pictures of hedgehogs. A quiet list, with a few words beside each picture and the credit kept.

Lighter · 30 October 2026

Desert Lions Get a Tech-Backed Boost

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Rangers in Namibia are blending modern technology with old-school tracking skills to help protect lions. This mix of real-time data and traditional knowledge aims to support local farmers while safeguarding the recoverin…

Lighter · 30 October 2026

Six cute pictures of red pandas

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Six cute pictures of red pandas. A quiet list, with a few words beside each picture and the credit kept.