An investigation into wildlife tourism and food sourcing in Southeast Asia has placed renewed scrutiny on David Marriott, chairman of Marriott International and a trustee of the National Geographic Society. The investigation, released June 9, 2026, by the International Council for Animal Welfare, examines wildlife tourism attractions and food suppliers in Thailand and Bali, Indonesia. Investigators say the facilities are connected to Marriott-linked travel offerings and the c

Durham County Sheriff's Office Animal Services deputies rescued a coyote with its head trapped in a plastic jar after several days of concern from residents. The obstruction prevented the animal from eating or drinking. Reports of the distressed coyote began surfacing in the Parkwood area of southern Durham County, prompting deputies to search the neighborhood multiple times without success. On the afternoon of November 18th, a resident on Grandale Drive spotted the coyote ag