My Modern Met - July 31 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ = ​ ​[Wolf Populations Are Making a Comeback in Michigan’s Isle Royale National Park](=)​ [Wolf Populations Are Making a Comeback in Michigan’s Isle Royale National Park] Nature is constantly in flux, and climate issues are accelerating the pace of change. Each year brings new and different developments across the United States. For wolves and moose in Michigan, one annual study has tracked the changes of 65 years for the two populations. The most recent annual report, covering the changes of 2022-23, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Man Who Spent $16K To Transform Into a Dog Steps Out for His First “Walk” in Public]()​ [Man Who Spent $16K To Transform Into a Dog Steps Out for His First “Walk” in Public] Putting on a costume can help you embrace a whole character. Usually, this practice is associated with Halloween or acting in plays; but for Toko Ueda, costuming is much more than that. The Japanese engineer spent 2 million yen—about US$16,000—on a custom canine costume based on a rough collie, produced by the company Zeppet. When […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Officer Called To Remove Boy From Area Winds Up Surprising Him With a New PlayStation](=)​ [Officer Called To Remove Boy From Area Winds Up Surprising Him With a New PlayStation] Summer jobs are a great way to earn a little extra money. A boy in Georgia decided to ask his neighborhood if they wanted any yard work done so he could save enough to buy his own PlayStation. However, when the local police were called to remove him from the area, the kid explained the […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[A Look at the Beautiful Friendship Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett Had On and Off Stage](=)​ [A Look at the Beautiful Friendship Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett Had On and Off Stage] On July 21, 2023, the world lost a music icon. American singer Tony Bennett passed away at the age of 96, after a seven-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. While there is a lot to recall about his long, prolific career, one of the bright spots in most recent years was his friendship with pop star […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Zookeeper Cures Orangutan’s Morning Sickness With Pregnancy Tea]()​ [Zookeeper Cures Orangutan’s Morning Sickness With Pregnancy Tea] Anyone who has gone through pregnancy knows that it's not an easy time. This doesn't apply to just humans either. An orangutan named Eirina at the Denver Zoo was having difficulty with her first pregnancy and even experiencing morning sickness. Fortunately, a quick-thinking zookeeper had just the thing to help her feel better. Animal Care […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[LEGO Unveils 4,803-Piece ‘Harry Potter’ Set of Gringotts Wizarding Bank](=)​ [LEGO Unveils 4,803-Piece ‘Harry Potter’ Set of Gringotts Wizarding Bank] When we think of Harry Potter locations, Hogwarts is usually the first to come to mind. There are, however, other magical places within the series that are equally fascinating, like Gringotts. As part of their ever-growing Harry Potter collection, LEGO will be releasing a 4,803-piece Gringotts Wizarding Bank set. The famed wizarding bank is much […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Bryan Cranston Tells Disney CEO Bob Iger That AI Will Not Take SAG-AFTRA Jobs in Inspiring Speech](​ [Bryan Cranston Tells Disney CEO Bob Iger That AI Will Not Take SAG-AFTRA Jobs in Inspiring Speech] Embed from Getty Images As the SAG-AFTRA strike continues, more high-earning celebrities are stepping up to support the union of actors in various ways. While Dwayne Johnson has helped out by making a historic donation to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, actor Bryan Cranston is firing up the crowd in Times Square. The Breaking Bad star took […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ Sets Record for Biggest Opening Weekend Ever for a Female Director](=)​ [Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ Sets Record for Biggest Opening Weekend Ever for a Female Director] On top of being the must-see blockbuster of the summer, Barbie has also made box office history. After scoring $155 million on its opening weekend, Barbie now holds the title for the biggest debut ever for a film directed by a woman. That woman is Greta Gerwig. The title was previously held by Captain Marvel, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Johnny Depp Shares $2,494 Self-Portrait He Made During the Darkest Times in His Life](=)​ [Johnny Depp Shares $2,494 Self-Portrait He Made During the Darkest Times in His Life] For years, Johnny Depp's legal battles with ex-wife Amber Heard were followed by the media and people around the world. Eventually, this culminated in a widely watched trial in 2022, which concluded with the pair settling their defamation claims against each other. It was during this emotional time that the Pirates of the Caribbean actor […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Donates Historic Sum to SAG-AFTRA to Support Actors Out of Work](​ [Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Donates Historic Sum to SAG-AFTRA to Support Actors Out of Work] On July 13, the union of actors announced they were going on strike. Since then, there has been an outcry of support for SAG-AFTRA and the WGA (Writer's Guild of America), the latter of whom began protesting back in May. To help support the actors and writers while they are on strike, Dwayne “The Rock” […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Sinéad O’Connor’s 1992 ‘Saturday Night Live’ Photo-Ripping Controversy Explained]()​ [Sinéad O’Connor’s 1992 ‘Saturday Night Live’ Photo-Ripping Controversy Explained] Singer Sinéad O'Connor has passed away at age 56. Beat known for her sweeping rendition of “Nothing Compares 2 U,” O'Connor always believed in speaking her mind and using her platform for the greater good. She expressed her political views in powerful songs such as “Black Boys in Mopeds” and “This Is a Rebel Song,” […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[You Can Become Your Own Bartender When You Follow the Recipes Printed On These Cocktail Glasses]()​ [You Can Become Your Own Bartender When You Follow the Recipes Printed On These Cocktail Glasses] Crafting the perfect cocktail can be tricky. That's why most people let the bartender handle the mixing process. However, if you want to make drinks from the comfort of your own home, Kikkerland Design has a useful product that makes it easier and more fun—a set of glasses with recipes printed right on them. 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