Luckily, some inspiring figures have appeared in the face of tragedy. I rescued this dog today! he says in a comment. He is in my facility. I ran into the property to grab him. Abkarian shared the race to rescue Max through a series of Instagram stories. The dog trainer said that Max was scared and covered in soot. Abkarian then drove Max to safety, and posted a video update showing him enjoying some treats....

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Exacerbated by the Santa Ana winds, five separate fires have burned thousands of acres across Greater Los Angeles. The Pacific Palisades was particularly hard hit. This historic residential neighborhood is rarely hit with fires, but was was forced to evacuate. Firefighters are stretched thin as they seek to contain the fires and keep the public safe. Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell toldTIMEthat crews are facing unprecedented conditions. Here are some ways to help those affected by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires....

While some technologies are created to simplify our lives, others exist solely to bring us joy. Meet Mirumian adorable furry robot designed by Japanese companyYukai Engineeringthat playfully interacts with passersby. Yukai Engineerings team of engineers and designers came up with the idea for Mirumi during a Make-a-Thon in 2024. Their goal was to create a roboticyokaia supernatural beinginfused with the endearing qualities of a human baby. With its large, cooing eyes and soft fur, Mirumi is sure to capture attention....

TheGetty Villa Museumin Pacific Palisades was nearly included in that statistic. Luckily, the Gettys efforts to clear its surrounding areas spared the museum from complete ruination. Regardless, the sense of anxiety has yet to fully dissipate given the firestorms sheer magnitude. Photo: Bobak Ha’Eri viaWikimedia Commons(CC 3.0) The museum is expected to be closed at least through early next week, per Flemings statement. To stay updated about the museum during the Los Angeles wildfires, visit theGetty Villa websiteandInstagram....

The Old Man and the MountainThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. just readour disclosurefor more info. “The Old Man and the Mountain”This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Wildlife photographer, scientist, and world record seekerGeorge Dian Balanhas long been fascinated by big tusked elephants....

Photographer and professional climberCory Richardsuses his adventures to tell stories of the human experience. Taken throughout his career, the images are arranged according to the emotions that pull at him. Bi-Polar: Photographs from an Unquiet Mindis available for purchase onAmazonandBookshop. Photographer and professional climber Cory Richards uses his adventures to tell stories of the human experience. Taken throughout his career, the images are arranged according to the emotions that pull at him....

When the portrait session continued, Devlin listened to podcasts describing the conflict the sitter escaped from. The second room is a nod toCongregation, with tiered portraits set up in a similar fashion. These objects, also painted by Devlin, are items that hold significance for each person. What was it like to arrive in a city so hostile to your presence? To remain cast as an outsider irrespective of your desire to find belonging?...

A bold parakeet defending its territory from a hungry monitor lizard wonHira PunjabitheSINWP Bird Photographer of the Year 2024competition. Punjabi took the image at Keoladeo National Park in the north Indian state of Rajasthan. This includes attacking any lizards or snakes that may have a go at feed on their eggs. Hira Punjabi, 1st Place“This image was taken in Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India, in January 2024.This is a bird sanctuary where many migratory birds comes here in winter and some residents birds breeds here, January is very cold month and many times there is a mist and fog, I has observed this behavior if birds attacking snake and lizards, as they feed on bird eggs, last 30 years I am going here, but this time I was lucky, for continues observing 4 days the same dry tree, one morning a pair of Parakeets along with some 10 or 12 birds started attacking the lizards, the whole drama lasted for an hour or so, I had managed to shoot many images, but this one is my favorite....

Photo: thenews2.com/Depositphotos SingerPost Malonehad a very busy year. Renee Brown, the bartender who got the generous donation, recounted the experience onInstagram. She then says, [I was] oblivious that god would send me a Christmas miracle. Photo: thenews2.com/Depositphotos Despite his lowkey patronage, Brown shares that Post Malone’s visit lifted everyone’s spirits. Still, the singer told Brown to charge him for something so he could tip her. So he asked me to ring him up for a penny or anything, so I did....

UK-based creatorMy Dog Sighshas loved art throughout his entire life. Recently, My Dog Sighs took his now world-famous colorful eyes to Miami Art Week. There, he transformed four walls into brightly colored pieces. Instead, it inspires one to use their creativity to the fullest. Read on for My Modern Met’s exclusive interview with My Dog Sighs. How did your painting journey begin? So I got a proper job and moved on with my life....

After a worldwide voting campaign, the tiny creature is now known as Poppy. The baby pygmy hippo was born on Christmas Eve, weighing a healthy 15 pounds at birth. She is the third calf in the last four years for her parents, Iris and Corwin. Poppy is the perfect name for this playful, perky, and ever-increasing popular hippo,writesthe zoo. Her name is a flower just like her mother Iris. Her big sisters are are named Violet and Petunia, forming an adorable bouquet of pygmy hippos....

Scholarship Prep Santa Ana, Santa Ana, CA. Depicts three heroes for the Scholarship Prep Elementary in downtown Santa Ana. Out of all artistic media, murals are arguably the most public. “Scholarship Prep Santa Ana,” Santa Ana, CA. Depicts three heroes for the Scholarship Prep Elementary in downtown Santa Ana. This is only one reason why artistBrian Petersongravitates toward the medium. Petersons artwork, though, is not self-indulgent. Most recently, Peterson designed a mural for California State Universitys Fullerton (CSUF) campus....