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10 Dogs That Make the Best Remote-Work Companions

February 20, 2026 by Nicole Gehweiler

Some breeds thrive in a home office routine.

Working from home changes the way we see dogs. They’re no longer just pets waiting for us to get off work, they’re active players in our daily routine, keeping pace with our schedules and moods. Some breeds fit seamlessly into this world, balancing calm presence with just enough energy to break up the monotony. They remind us to move, to breathe, and sometimes to just laugh when a screen feels heavy. Not every dog can master that rhythm, but these ten breeds have made it into the spotlight for doing exactly that.

Beneath a Busy English Market, a Dark Roman Secret Emerges

February 20, 2026 by Julie Majid

Leicester yields secrets beneath its market square.

During redevelopment excavations beneath Leicester’s historic market place, archaeologists uncovered a Roman infant burial and the remains of a medieval dungeon once described as “a most vile prison.” The finds lie under layers of commerce, earth, and stone, and represent nearly two millennia of human activity in that spot. The site also revealed foundations of a high-status civic building known as the Gainsborough Chamber, plus Roman structures, jewelry, pottery, and even Roman kilns. These discoveries are rewriting parts of Leicester’s urban and judicial history.

12 Breeds Known for Intense and Shifting Personalities

February 20, 2026 by Donna Dizon

What looks sudden often has deeper roots.

Not every shift in a dog’s mood is random. In some breeds, emotional intensity is part of the design, shaped by generations of selective breeding for alertness, protection, or high drive. That intensity can show up as rapid changes in energy, focus, or reactivity, especially in environments that feel unpredictable to them. Understanding the difference between instability and heightened sensitivity matters. When owners recognize the patterns behind these shifts, behavior becomes less mysterious and more manageable.

10 Early Symptoms of Feline Pancreatitis Owners Often Miss

February 20, 2026 by Katy Stublen

Small signs can hide a serious internal struggle.

Pancreatitis in cats rarely looks dramatic. It is a quiet, internal inflammation that can unfold without clear warning, often mistaken for something far less serious. The pancreas, that small organ tucked near the stomach and liver, plays a huge role in digestion and metabolism. When it becomes inflamed, it can disrupt everything from appetite to mood, leaving even attentive cat owners puzzled.

Because cats instinctively hide discomfort, the early signs can slip by unnoticed. Subtle shifts in their eating, grooming, or social habits can be the only clues. Catching these understated signals early can mean faster recovery and fewer complications later.

21,000 Year Old Footprints Are Forcing a Rethink of Who Reached America First

February 20, 2026 by Katy Stublen

The timeline of arrival may no longer hold.

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For decades, textbooks pointed to a narrow window when the first people crossed into North America. The dates were debated, but the framework felt stable. Then, preserved in layers of sediment in what is now New Mexico, a sequence of human footprints surfaced with an age estimate that stretches that timeline far deeper into the past. If the dating holds, it suggests humans were present during a period many researchers believed was unlikely. The implications reach well beyond one site.