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<p>Baby spider monkey Violeta was recently rescued by the Solano County Sheriff’s Office and the Oakland Zoo. She is being taken care of until they can find her a new home</p>

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<p>uval Raphael representing Israel attends the Turquoise Carpet of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest Opening Ceremony on 11 May 2025 in Basel, Switzerland</p>

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