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Photos show Cirque du Soleil rehearsing for upcoming show ‘Ovo,’ on the life cycle of insects

By The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Cirque du Soleil’s show “Ovo,” Portuguese for “egg,” brings to life a colorful ecosystem teeming with insects.

Set around the arrival of a mysterious egg, the production explores the life cycle of insects, celebrating biodiversity and transformation, while weaving in a playful love story between a quirky insect and a ladybug.

“Ovo” is currently in Britain for its 2026 residency at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

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Helping a pet that frets over Fourth of July fireworks

By Kate Ryan
On America's 250th birthday, fireworks displays are likely going to be spectacular — but for many pets, the booms of the pyrotechnics are a miserable experience. Dr. Janine Calabro, medical director at VEG ER for Pets, said many animals may find the noises from our celebrations stressful. "Dogs are probably the most common pets in which we see some of these problems," she said.
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