June 2024

TL/DR - Moja, a male Hamadryas baboon at the Phoenix Zoo, has celebrated his 24th birthday. The zoo's Nutrition Services made ice treats and "cookies" out of biscuits, oatmeal and banana for him, and his keepers decorated his habitat. The Horticulture team also brought him flowers and sugar cane, which he particularly enjoyed. Moja, The…

TL/DR - US Sen. Joe Manchin has urged West Virginia manufacturers to apply for the second round of Inflation Reduction Act’s 48C Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit program funding. The second round will make up to $6 billion available, with at least $2.5 billion reserved for projects in coal communities. The 48C portal for submitting…

TL/DR - Health and policy experts gathered in Geneva to encourage the World Health Organization (WHO) to focus on self-care in public health policies. Advocates from the Global Self-Care Federation argue that such a resolution could lead to significant policy changes and cost savings, potentially generating up to $119 billion annually for health…

TL/DR - The Ann Arbor District Library is hosting a "One-String Electric Guitar Building" event on June 1, 2024 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The event is open to adults and children from grade 6 and up, allowing them to use various tools and techniques to construct a one-string electric guitar. The event, which takes place at the AADL Downtown…