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All 26 episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion are being streamed free on ABEMA over two consecutive days starting October 4, the anniversary of the show's first broadcast. The free marathon is drawing attention alongside a busy Japanese news cycle that also includes financial trouble at Jangria Okinawa and commentary from comedian Akira Kawashima.
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The animated channel SolarBalls has released 'Triton And Callisto Go On A Date - Part 1', a new episode portraying the moons of Neptune and Jupiter in a romantic storyline. The installment has drawn hundreds of thousands of likes within a short time, with viewers reacting to the pairing of the two characters and anticipating the next part of the story.
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Graphics programmer Aras Pranckevicius published a new blog post describing a fast blur technique whose radius can be animated smoothly in real time. The article walks through the implementation details of making variable-radius blurs efficient, a common challenge in rendering and image processing. Developers on Hacker News are discussing the approach, pushing the post to the site's front page.
- 4Vegetable Doctor Comedy Cartoon Wins Over Bengali Audiences●🥦 সবজির মজার চিকিৎসা 😂 | ডাক্তার বেগুনের কমেডি 🍆 | Cartoon Entertainment | #live #viral
A Bengali-language animated comedy sketch featuring an 'eggplant doctor' treating vegetables is drawing huge audiences, with millions of likes. The cartoon-style entertainment plays on slapstick humor around vegetables getting medical treatment, and it is being widely shared as viral content among Bengali-speaking viewers.
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Actress Judi Dench has accused US pet retailer Petco of sourcing birds from a breeder that kept them in cramped, filthy cages. Dench, an 87-year-old screen icon and long-time animal lover, made the claims in a public accusation against the company. Petco has faced calls to respond to the allegations.
- 6Jagex and MoistCr1TiKaL to Adapt RuneScape Into Animated Series▼Jagex and MoistCr1TiKaL Are Turning 25 Years of ‘RuneScape’ Into an Animated Series
Games studio Jagex is teaming up with streamer MoistCr1TiKaL (Charlie White) to turn RuneScape's 25-year history into an animated series. The project will draw on the long-running MMORPG's world and two decades of lore and community moments. Details on format, studio partners or release timing have not been announced, but fans of the franchise are already reacting to the unusual collaboration.
- 7Travelers Flock to Llama and Alpaca Farms●Visiting Llamas and Alpacas at 5 Farms https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/travel/llamas-alpacas-tourism.html # Travel #
The New York Times travel section highlights five farms where visitors can meet llamas and alpacas, reflecting a growing interest in animal-focused farm tourism. The piece guides readers on where to go and what to expect from visits with the animals.
- 8From giraffes to pandas: the long history of animal diplomacy▼From giraffes to pandas: The millennia-long history of animal diplomacy
An explainer traces animal diplomacy from ancient times to today, noting how rulers exchanged giraffes, elephants and other exotic creatures as symbols of alliance, with China's panda loans the best-known modern example. The piece shows how gifting rare animals has long served as soft power, and why states still use wildlife to build goodwill in international relations.
- 9Animated tale of poor potato saving village crops with solar power●Ghareeb Aloo Ne Solar System Bana Kar Gaon Ki Fasal Bacha Li! 🥔☀️🌾 | Emotional 3D Cartoon Story
A new 3D animated cartoon tells the story of a poor potato character who builds a solar system to save his village's crops, in an emotional rural-themed tale. The video has drawn tens of thousands of likes, suggesting strong interest in Hindi-language moral cartoons that blend farming, hardship and renewable energy themes for family audiences.
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A preview of ragdoll physics in Perfect Dark is circulating among fans of the classic shooter, showing how the game handles character movement and death animations. Viewers are revisiting the technical side of the Nintendo 64 title, whose physics engine was considered advanced for its time.
- 11Musk admits Tesla robotaxis still struggle to spot pets at night▼Musk says Tesla’s robotaxis still cannot reliably see pets at night
Elon Musk said Tesla's robotaxis still cannot reliably detect animals such as pets in low-light conditions, a candid admission about a key limitation of the company's self-driving technology as it pushes toward wider autonomous deployment. The remark is drawing attention because it highlights safety gaps in night-time driving scenarios that critics say must be solved before driverless vehicles can be trusted on public roads.
- 12Editorial: Endangered species now even more at risk●Editorial: Endangered species, now even more endangered
A newspaper editorial argues that endangered species face even greater danger than before, warning that protections for threatened wildlife are weakening at a time when conservation efforts should be expanding. The piece calls attention to the growing pressures on animals and plants already classified as endangered, and urges stronger action from policymakers to reverse the decline rather than allow further erosion of safeguards.
- 13What Makes Your Garden a Squirrel Magnet in Early Fall▼8 Things That Make Your Garden a Magnet for Squirrels in Early Fall—and What to Do to Keep Them Away
Garden advice is highlighting eight things that attract squirrels to yards in early fall, when the animals are actively foraging and caching food ahead of winter. The piece pairs each attractant with simple fixes to keep squirrels out, such as removing fallen produce, securing bird feeders and protecting bulbs. It lands as many gardeners are cleaning up beds and planting for autumn.
- 14Scruffy's Cat Cafe spotlights mental health support●Mental Health Mondays: Scruffy's Cat Cafe helping people with their mental health
Scruffy's Cat Cafe is being featured for its role in supporting people's mental health as part of a Mental Health Mondays series. The cafe combines time with adoptable cats with a welcoming space, an approach often linked to reduced stress and loneliness. The segment highlights how small community spaces can contribute to wellbeing conversations.
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A wildlife advisory is urging people to be mindful of wild animals this autumn. Fall brings increased animal movement as species forage, migrate and prepare for winter, raising the chances of encounters on roads and in residential areas. The reminder asks residents to give animals space, secure food sources and stay alert while driving during the seasonal change.
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The New York Times highlights farm and ranch visits featuring llamas and alpacas as a leisure travel option. The piece points to growing interest in animal-centered outings, where travelers can walk with, feed, or simply spend time around the animals. Llama and alpaca treks and farm stays are being pitched as a light, outdoorsy activity for families and weekend travelers.
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Japanese gaming site Denfaminicogamer reports that Dragon Ball Super episodes, including the Broly arc, will be available as free catch-up streaming on Niconico, with the service's signature comments overlaid on the TV anime series for the first time. Fans are discussing the chance to rewatch or catch up on the long-running series at no cost.
- 18Colorado State Patrol warns drivers as wildlife crashes rise▼CSP warns Colorado drivers as wildlife crashes rise
The Colorado State Patrol is urging drivers to stay alert as collisions involving wildlife increase across the state. Authorities are reminding motorists to watch for animals near roadways, particularly during peak movement times, and to drive cautiously in areas where wildlife crossings are common. The warning comes as crash numbers climb.
- 19Camelid evolution and Darwin's giant llama revisited●Time for # camelid # evolution https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=_oVIt5gkSG8 Not to mention Darwin's "giant # llama " my
A science writer is drawing attention to the evolutionary history of camelids, the family that includes camels, llamas and alpacas, tying it to Charles Darwin's descriptions of giant llama-like megafauna that once roamed South America. The discussion links a video overview of camelid evolution with an article on Darwin's so-called giant llama and the legacy of ancient megafauna, prompting conversation about how these animals evolved and spread between the Americas.
- 20Colorado State Patrol warns drivers of increased wildlife collisions▼CSP warns drivers of increased wildlife collisions
The Colorado State Patrol is warning drivers about a rise in collisions with wildlife on state roads. The alert, reported by 9News, urges motorists to stay alert, particularly at times and in areas where animals are more active, as crashes involving deer, elk and other wildlife increase. Drivers are reminded that such collisions can cause serious injuries and significant vehicle damage.
- 21Parents keep rewatching KPop Demon Hunters with their kids▼I respect K-Pop Demon Hunters. It's a relatively good story and the songs are pretty catchy. I've watched it about 100 t
A parent says they have watched KPop Demon Hunters roughly 100 times because of two children under seven, praising its story and catchy songs. They note the film's success caught studios off guard, with no sequel ready to go. The animated hit continues to draw attention for its music and family appeal.
- 22Beavers released into the wild at Kent nature reserve●Beaver Trust "Kent Wildlife Trust has removed the beaver enclosure barrier at Ham Fen Nature Reserve, allowing beavers t
Kent Wildlife Trust has removed the enclosure barrier at Ham Fen Nature Reserve, allowing beavers to roam freely in the wild for the first time. Conservationists, including Beaver Trust, welcomed the move, saying the animals can now act as 'ecosystem engineers' across the wider landscape, helping to restore wetlands, improve water quality and boost biodiversity in the area.