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Peter Cullen, the voice actor best known for playing Optimus Prime in the "Transformers" franchise and Eeyore in "Winnie the Pooh," died on August 26, 2026. He was 85 years old. In a statement, Cullen's family said he passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones....

Jackie, the beloved bald eagle from Big Bear Valley, California, died on August 10, 2026. She was about 14 years old. Jackie's troubles began in mid-July, when she was apparently involved in a fight with two young bald eagles. She was later found on the ground, unable to fly. A rescue team took her to the Ojai Raptor Center for treatment....

A herd of rescued horses and donkeys at Redwings Horse Sanctuary in Norfolk, England, just received an unexpected wardrobe upgrade. The animals are now wearing bright red team socks from Arsenal FC, one of the world's most famous soccer clubs....

On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will sweep across Greenland, Iceland, the Atlantic Ocean, and narrow parts of northern Spain and Portugal. It will be the first total solar eclipse visible from mainland Europe since 1999....