Start your day off right with five things you need to know this morning.
1. The Queen’s last remaining corgi, Willow, has died
The Queen’s last remaining corgi, Willow, has sadly passed away. Her beloved pet was put down at Windsor Castle on Sunday after suffering from cancer. The Queen has owned the breed since 1944. The monarch is now left with two crossbreeds, dorgis, a dachshund-corgi mix.
The Queen’s last corgi, Willow, has been put to sleep https://t.co/v76ZH9untK pic.twitter.com/hqvvYeFLxL
— The Crown Chronicles (@crownchronicles) April 17, 2018
#TheQueen’s last corgi, Willow, has been put to sleep, aged 14. She was descended from HM’s very first dog, Susan. The Queen‘s reported to have found the loss “extremely hard.” She still has two dorgis (corgi/dachshund cross): Vulcan and Candy. https://t.co/vXEfLx0adh
— James Brookes (@jamesbrookes_) April 17, 2018
2. California community calls for help after being overrun by tumbleweeds
A small community northeast of Los Angeles is being overwhelmed by tumbleweeds after severe winds hit the area. Crews are busy clearing the tumbleweeds from homes and public spaces, in addition to having to clear downed trees.
Hats off (well, they blew off) to our Parks Crew for helping unbury a resident's home today that was buried by tumbleweeds. Crews were busy cleaning up downed tree limbs and tumbleweeds that were blown about by the wind storm. pic.twitter.com/TENUbT6Wmj
— City of West Jordan (@CityWestJordan) April 17, 2018
3. A dying 700-year-old tree is on an IV drip
The world's second largest banyan tree in Telangana, India, is on a saline drip in an effort to kill a termite population that has infested it. The 700-year-old tree is a popular destination for tourists.
Please take care of "Pillala Marri Banyan Tree", Which government department is working to save it, it has to act fast as its dying fast.
— Suren Pantulu (@iamsurenpantulu) April 18, 2018
"Pillala Marri" which is a tourist place in Mahaboob nagar, Telanagana. @TelanganaCMO @KTRTRS @tstourism pic.twitter.com/bUHIYNRr7e
4. Steve Irwin will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Steve Irwin, also known as the Crocodile Hunter is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame 11 years after his tragic death. His wife Terri, and his two children, Bindi and Robert, will attend the ceremony on April 26. His daughter Bindi, who has followed in his footsteps, made the announcement on Twitter.
Join us on April 26 to celebrate Dad's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! Dad changed the world by reaching out to people through their television screens to bring them on the adventure of a lifetime.
— Bindi Irwin (@BindiIrwin) April 17, 2018
We hope to see you in LA! 🐊❤️ pic.twitter.com/rtqBQZy4Ge
5. Footage of a bear performing tricks at a Russian soccer match sparks outrage
Animal rights groups are condemning the use of a bear that performed at a third-division Russian league match over the weekend. The bear was led onto Mashuk-KMV's stadium in Pyatigorsk, where he stood on his hind legs and clapped towards the crowd before kick-off.
Peta condemn use of performing bear before Russian league game as 'downright dangerous'.
— Telegraph Football (@TeleFootball) April 17, 2018
Full story: https://t.co/AYVRbHRBG2 pic.twitter.com/5B8CQCV6Ye
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