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Japanese freelance announcer Erina Iwata is drawing attention after it emerged she is a 'huge eater', following her appearance in a TV series exploring the competitive ramen scene in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture. She reportedly visited a reservation-only popular restaurant, prompting surprised and admiring reactions online, with commenters calling her wonderful and impressively uninhibited.

The Association of Veterinarians (AVA) has released the Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist, a cross-specialism collaboration setting out 20 recommendations to reduce the environmental impact of veterinary operating theatres during preparation and procedures. The resource is aimed at helping clinics cut waste and emissions in everyday surgical practice.

Colorado State University has opened a new Veterinary Hospital and Education Complex, designed to improve both veterinary training and the care given to animal patients. The facility brings teaching and clinical work together in one space, giving students hands-on experience while expanding treatment capacity. The university says the complex marks a major investment in the future of veterinary education.

The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine is drawing attention for caring for lions and tigers, revealing a lesser-known side of its animal care work. The story highlights how the college's veterinary teams handle and treat big cats, a responsibility most people would not associate with a university veterinary program.

Pawsweeper, an indie puzzle game with roguelite elements set in a cat veterinary clinic, has been released and is available on Steam, including support for Linux. The launch is being shared in Linux gaming circles, where new releases that run natively on the platform tend to draw attention. The game combines Minesweeper-style puzzle play with a lighthearted animal-care setting.

The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine is caring for black bears in a program its students have dubbed the 'fix-a-bear workshop.' The initiative gives veterinary trainees hands-on experience treating the animals while supporting bear health and conservation efforts in the region, according to the university's student newspaper coverage of the work.

CROW, the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife on Sanibel Island, Florida, has announced the addition of a new veterinary assistant to its team. The clinic, which treats injured and sick wildlife across the region, shared the staff news with the local community. The hiring strengthens the facility's animal care capacity as it continues its rehabilitation work.

Hundreds of people gathered in Duxbury, Massachusetts, for an event raising awareness of perinatal mental health support. Organizers and participants are drawing attention to the mental health challenges faced by women during and after pregnancy, and pushing for better access to care and resources for new and expectant mothers in the region.

Colorado State University has celebrated the grand opening of its new Veterinary Hospital and Education Complex. The facility is set to expand the university's veterinary training and animal care capacity. Details on the complex's size, cost, and services have not been widely reported beyond the announcement of the opening ceremony.

A new ROM hack of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time called Soccerina of Time reimagines the classic Nintendo 64 adventure around soccer, replacing gameplay elements with football-themed content such as goal-based Skulltula collectibles. Kotaku highlighted the mod as a fun diversion for fans waiting on news of a possible Ocarina of Time remake, and Zelda modding projects like this continue to draw attention from the gaming community.

Colorado State University has published a question-and-answer feature with Ayanna Toomer, a veterinary medicine student at the university. The interview highlights her path into veterinary studies and her experience in the program, offering readers an inside look at student life in one of the country's leading veterinary schools.

Veterinarians successfully treated a snake that had swallowed three golf balls, likely mistaken for eggs, in what they describe as 'definitely a memorable case'. The reptile received life-saving care and is expected to recover. Animal lovers online are sharing the unusual story widely, with many expressing relief at the outcome and amusement at the bizarre cause of the emergency.

A photographer has shared black-and-white analog portraits of dancers Claudia and Stella in Hannover, Germany. Shot on 35mm film, the images show the two ballerinas in a minimalist dance photography style. The work is drawing attention among fans of film photography and dance portraiture.

A Kansas City organization is working to connect parents with perinatal health services and resources, according to KCTV. The effort aims to support expecting and new families in the area with access to maternal health care and related support programs. Further details about the organization and its specific services were not immediately available.

A veterinary hospital is celebrating its 50th anniversary in business, marking five decades of serving pets and their owners in its community. The milestone is being highlighted in local business coverage, celebrating the hospital's longevity, its role in animal care, and its place in the local economy over half a century.

Colorado State University has opened a new facility dedicated to veterinary medicine and education. The building is intended to expand training opportunities for veterinary students and support animal health programs. Details about its size, cost, and opening date have not yet been widely reported beyond the initial coverage.

The Jordan Smelski Foundation has made a significant gift to Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine to fund research on Naegleria fowleri, the deadly brain-eating amoeba. The foundation was created after Jordan Smelski died from a Naegleria infection, and it supports research and awareness of the rare but usually fatal infection.

Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine has announced it is uniting with the Purdue United Way Campaign. The initiative ties the college into the university's broader charitable fundraising effort supporting United Way programs. Details beyond the announcement were not provided, and reaction so far appears limited.

Arkansas State University is set to formally dedicate the Dash Goff Equine Center at its College of Veterinary Medicine in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The facility will support the university's veterinary programs, with the dedication marking a milestone for the young college and expanded equine care and teaching resources in the region.

Ellise Kakazu, a beauty queen, is speaking publicly about perinatal mental health, saying the issue goes 'more than a crown'. In an interview with Northwest Asian Weekly, she discusses mental health challenges around pregnancy and childbirth, aiming to reduce stigma and encourage mothers to seek help.

Parenting brand Momcozy has announced a $100,000 scholarship fund to help more professionals obtain perinatal mental health certification. The company says the fund aims to expand access to trained specialists supporting mothers through pregnancy and postpartum mental health challenges.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill aimed at improving mental health screenings for women during pregnancy and after childbirth. The measure seeks to strengthen perinatal and postpartum screening practices, helping identify depression and other conditions earlier. The move is being noted amid growing national attention to maternal mental health care.