Tag: Smithsonian
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Cheetah Cub Cam Captures Births: Four Cubs Born During Shutdown at Smithsonian Facility
Four Cheetah Cubs Born During Shutdown: A Surprise at Smithsonian In a recent turn of events that blends wildlife conservation with public engagement, four cheetah cubs were born at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) in Front Royal, Virginia, during the government shutdown. The newborns have since become part of a live display, accessible to…
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Four Cheetah Cubs Born During Shutdown Shine on Smithsonian’s Cheetah Cub Cam
New Life in a Closed-Down Window The government shutdown that paused many routines didn’t stop nature at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia. Inside the animals’ den, four cheetah cubs were born and quickly became a focal point for observers tuning into the Cheetah Cub Cam. The live camera gives the public…
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US Government Shutdown: What Still Runs, What Closes
Overview The United States is facing a formal government shutdown after Congress failed to pass a funding package, marking the first time in nearly seven years that funding has lapsed. With political wrangling over a budget package tied to health care and other priorities, the lapse in funding means non‑essential federal operations pause while essential…
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US Government Shutdown: What Stays Open and What Closes
Overview of the Shutdown The United States faces a government shutdown after lawmakers failed to agree on a funding package. In such pauses, the government designates certain operations as essential while others pause, affecting hundreds of thousands of federal workers and the services the public relies on. This article outlines what typically continues, what may…