Why do cats yowl? | Live Science

If you’ve ever been jolted awake by your cat letting out a long, mournful cry in the middle of the night, your sleep-deprived brain may wonder why, exactly, your cute little pet yowls all the time.The answer isn’t as simple as “they want food” or “they’re being dramatic.” The sound people commonly call a yowl can actually mean very different things depending on the situation, and even cat behavior experts don’t always agree on exactly what qualifies as a yowl.In veterinary medicine, the term often refers to loud, harsh vocalizations associated with aggression or mating between cats. But many pet…

Susan Collins drops brutal reminder of Maine Dem rival rocked by assault accusations

Republican Sen. Susan Collins says her Democratic challenger in Maine’s high-stakes US Senate race apparently “struggles to control his temper.” Collins broke her silence about Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson on Friday after a newly resurfaced 1988 police record detailed accusations that Jackson assaulted a man and pushed his longtime partner during…

Mets’ Kodai Senga showing signs of success as late-inning reliever

Almost nothing has gone as planned for the Mets this season, which is how they ended up with Kodai Senga entering Friday’s game in the top of the ninth, trying to close out a win over Washington as Michael Jackson’s ”Beat It” blared over the Citi Field sound system. The…

Bayonne, N.J. scores comeback win to advance to Little League World Series

October came early. Fans were treated to an outright spectacle and thrilling end to the Little League World Series Metro regional tournament with New Jersey’s Bayonne Central launching an epic, 8-6 championship comeback over Darien, Conn., advancing to Williamsport for the first time in the league’s 75-year history. Neither side…

Cade Klubnik backs up his moxie — and then some — in Jets debut

So what if it was the Bucs reserves. The Kid was ready. Kid Klubnik was ready.  Cade Klubnik was ready for his preseason NFL debut Friday night when Geno Smith’s sore ankle prevented him from being ready for his preseason Jets homecoming.  Klubnik was informed Thursday by Aaron Glenn that…

Alaska Democrat turns down support from Kamala Harris ahead of Senate primary 

Alaska Democratic Senate hopeful Mary Peltola rejected support this week from former Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost the state by double-digits in her failed 2024 presidential campaign.  “Alaska is a must-win Senate seat for Democrats to retake control of the Senate,” Harris wrote in a fundraising email, urging the…

Saints first-rounder Jordyn Tyson suffers hamstring injury in brutal blow

Jordyn Tyson’s rookie campaign might be delayed. The Saints will be without the first-round wide receiver after he suffered a right hamstring injury during a joint practice on Thursday with the Jaguars. Head coach Kellen Moore confirmed Friday that Tyson will miss time but stopped short of providing a timetable…

AOC’s student debt unpaid as she embarks on costly egg-freezing journey

WASHINGTON — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has made at least $174,000 annually for nearly eight years as a member of Congress, but like many of her “Squad” colleagues, she has yet to put a substantial dent in her student loan debt, according to House financial disclosures. The Bronx and Queens…

Judge blocks Trump administration from suspending 0M in LA homelessness funds

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting LAHSA out of Los Angeles’ federal homelessness funding system, keeping roughly $241 million flowing to programs serving more than 11,000 people. The ruling leaves LAHSA, the region’s main homeless services agency, in its key federal roles through the 2026 funding…

Rookie debut gives Rams reason to second-guess shocking draft gamble

The Los Angeles Rams have not even seen Ty Simpson take an NFL snap yet, but another rookie quarterback has already provided an uncomfortable glimpse at what they might have passed on. Pittsburgh Steelers third-round pick Drew Allar delivered an impressive preseason debut Thursday, completing 10 of 13 passes for…

Colts coach gets knocked down by own player in painful sideline moment

There’s always a risk of injury during the preseason, but usually that is for the players and not the coaches.  Nevertheless, that wasn’t the case on Thursday night during the Colts’ tie against the Patriots at Gillette Stadium.  Indianapolis special teams coordinator Brian Mason appeared to get hurt on the…

Max Muncy becomes Dodger Stadium home run king in loss to Brewers

Max Muncy didn’t start for the Dodgers on Thursday night. But he still found a way to make history. Summoned from the bench for a pinch-hit at-bat in the bottom of the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Dodgers’ veteran third baseman belted a towering three-run, go-ahead homer off…

Trump slaps 100% tariff on certain drones over national security concerns 

President Trump signed a proclamation Thursday imposing tariffs as high as 100% on certain drones in an effort to boost domestic production and address national security concerns.  The proclamation imposes a 100% ​tariff on drones “of a certain size or with certain capabilities that are particularly sensitive for national security…

Raiders’ preseason opener takeaways: Fernando Mendoza looks ready

It was a mixed bag for the Raiders in their 27-14 loss to the Cardinals in Thursday’s preseason opener at Allegiant Stadium. The good: An encouraging NFL debut for Fernando Mendoza, the first overall pick in the draft. A productive night for second-year wide receiver Jack Bech, who caught three…

Liberty hang on for win over Sparks after nearly blowing huge late lead

Against the lowly Sparks, the Liberty almost suffered what would’ve been a historic collapse Thursday night. Key word: almost. The Liberty managed to survive their worst fourth-quarter showing of the season to beat the Sparks 85-81 at Barclays Center. The home team had built up a 28-point advantage with 9:48…

Dems turn on Gavin Newsom in Michigan as his visit is brutally panned

California Gov. Gavin Newsom made the trek to Michigan in his effort to help Democrats retake power in Washington, but that trip seems to have landed with a thud with some would-be allies in his expected presidential bid, according to an on-the-ground report. One key Dem power broker sniped that…

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