March 1-7th, 2026

Dutch ban fireworks In a landmark victory for animal protection, the Dutch parliament has voted to ban the public sale and use of fireworks across the country, with the law set to take effect on New Year’s Eve 2026. This decision marks a major shift toward safeguarding both animals and people from the dangers and trauma caused by fireworks each year.

Animal Farm Movie Review –Originally conceived by George Orwell as a satirical allegory for the Russian Revolution and the subsequent struggles of the USSR under the rule of Joseph Stalin, Animal Farm’s political ire is redirected in this lively CG-animated adaptation directed by Andy Serkis. Rather than Stalinism, Serkis takes aim at greed, rapacious consumerism and corporate corruption and malfeasance. There’s also a timely dig at populist political movements.  Tim Robey, writing for The Daily Telegraph, gave the film 1 out of 5 stars, heavily criticizing the film: “A Trump-era makeover for this classic is totally misjudged, from terrible songs to toilet humour.” Rafael Motamayor’s IGN review noted that Serkis shifts Orwell’s allegory from Stalinism to modern corporate corruption, trading a dystopian tone for “something a little more uplifting.” He praised the visuals and cast but felt the adaptation “lost some teeth” compared to the novel. To be released to theaters–May 1st.

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Right Whales Recovery –PORTLAND, Maine — One of the world’s rarest whale species is having more babies this year than in some recent seasons, but experts say many more young are needed to help stave off the possibility of extinction.

Certain dogs can learn by gestures. Scientists have discovered canines with the unusual ability to learn the names of myriad of objects can pick up such labels by eavesdropping on conversations.

The team say such abilities are thought to rely on a host of social cognitive skills, from identifying the relevant word within a conversation to using cues from people’s gaze, gestures, and voices to understand what the word refers to.

The New Yorker. A strange coalition of uncompromising activists and MAGA loyalists is demanding that all lab animals be set free.