## ‘Extinct’ Guam kingfisher takes flight again after nearly 40 years

Authored by news.mongabay.com

Six Guam kingfishers, known locally as sihek, were released into the wild on Sept. 23, marking their return from nearly four decades of being extinct in the wild.

The successful reintroduction of extinct-in-the-wild species like the sihek offers hope in the face of the current human-driven mass extinction crisis.

Their return to the wild is a testament to our people’s spirit and our commitment to preserving our heritage.”.

The sihek (Todiramphus cinnamominus) was once endemic to the forests of Guam, an island in the western Pacific that is today a U.S. territory.

Given that only 45 breeding females remained in the world at that time, the hatching was a big win for the program.

Keeping a species alive and healthy in captivity or cultivation takes tremendous work, resources, coordination, and long-term commitment.

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### Mike Lindell Baffled by 'Nazi' Claims About MyPillow Pricing

Authored by newsweek.com

Mike Lindell has hit back against the claims that his new MyPillow price is inadvertently linked to neo-Nazi propaganda.

Mike Lindell speaking at a Trump rally on July 27, 2024 in St Cloud, Minnesota.

"This whole thing is another attack on Mike Lindell and MyPillow because I want to go to paper ballots, hand-counted in our country.". »

### US troops deployed to Cyprus as fears of wider Middle East war intensify

Authored by cnn.com

But he declined to say how many troops were deployed, where they were sent, and what branch they belonged to.

Cyprus’s deputy government spokesperson, Yiannis Antoniou, told Reuters last month that the island nation is again on standby to help if needed.

A US official told CNN on Monday that “we are the closest we’ve been to spiraling to a regional war” since Hamas’ October 7 attack. »

### Wisconsin mayor carts away absentee ballot drop box, says he did nothing wrong

Authored by apnews.com

The move, which sparked a protest in the city Tuesday night and anger among drop box advocates, is the latest example in swing state Wisconsin of the fight over whether communities will allow absentee ballot drop boxes.

Drop boxes were widely used in 2020, fueled by a dramatic increase in absentee voting due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Not a single absentee ballot had been returned to the city of Wausau as of Monday, according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission. »

### Secret Service agent under investigation for alleged sex assault on Harris aide

Authored by cnbc.com

The U.S. Secret Service insignia is pictured on a wall at the Secret Service headquarters in Washington.

The local Secret Service field office was told about the alleged assault, and the agent's gun and badge were confiscated, one of the officials told NBC.

A Secret Service spokesman told CNBC, "The U.S. Secret Service Office of Professional Responsibility is investigating a misconduct allegation involving an employee.". »

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