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Lone wolf? Watch dog social distancing from other pups during walks, worrying the internet | Saman Shafiq | A pooch social distancing from other dogs on his weekly walks has the internet concerned.
Peanut, a 9-year-old Maltichon (Maltese and Bichon Frise mix), in Edinburgh, Scotland, has been garnering attention on social media after his owner posted many photos of him standing a few feet away from the rest of the dogs during their walks with a dog walker.
"This has devastated me beyond comprehension," one user commented under the photos. "And why would you show that to me 😭," commented another.
Another wrote: "Crying pls tell him I love him."
Elissa Equi, Peanut's owner, told USA TODAY that she isn't sure why her dog "is away in the photos because he's normally pretty excited when the dog walker comes."
Equi, a gap-year student, thinks Peanut's behavior could be due to his age.
"Peanut just turned 9 years old so (he) doesn't tend to play with younger dogs anymore," she said, adding that her dog "has always been more of a people's person" though he still "likes to play with dogs occasionally."
Some social media users who say they're dog walkers said that Peanut's behavior wasn't unusual and that some dogs prefer to keep to themselves. But that doesn't necessarily mean that they are sad or lonely.
Some social media users blamed Peanut's outfits, including jumpers and sweaters, for his exclusion from the rest of the group, with one even commenting that Equi has the dog dressed "like a proper schoolboy from England" and another saying he looks like "young Sheldon" in his outfits.
However, Equi is unbothered by the criticism and said she found it to be funny.
"The outfits are to keep him warm and clean," said Equi, who has had Peanut since he was a puppy. "I honestly thought it was pretty funny people were blaming it on the jumpers."
Despite being a lone figure on his doggie walks, Peanut is not without friends.
"He has a friend at playgroup called Basil," Elissa shared. "But I am his best friend."
Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7. | usatoday_life | https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/pets/2025/03/22/peanut-maltichon-dog-walks/82585160007/ | 2025-03-22 | a69c5b7f-5e15-5980-9183-8263dd3e81e8 |
Horoscopes Today, March 23, 2025 | Unknown | Here are the horoscopes for today, Sunday, March 23, 2025.
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Balancing your ambitions and your home life can feel like a juggling act. Which deserves your attention most?
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The plan was to attend to your broader goals. But are immediate needs staring you in the face? Pivot.
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Is money flying out of your wallet? You may feel like everyone wants a piece of what’s yours today.
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Make it known what you desire. Even though others may grumble, they’ll defer to you while the moon opposes Mars.
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Work may be especially frustrating today. Feeling the stress of responsibility? Find a healthy release when the moon opposes Mars.
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Expressing your joy may not go over as planned. The moon facing off with Mars can stimulate passive-aggressive responses.
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Duty calls even when you’re not feeling up to it. Can you muster up the wherewithal to push through?
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How are your beliefs affecting your mindset? Are they motivating, or are they creating struggle everywhere you turn? Assess.
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Who gets what? Watch for power struggles over resources today. The moon confronting Mars stirs the relational pot.
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A relationship may challenge your needs today. Prepare for strong emotional reactions when the moon faces off with Mars.
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Burnout can feel real today. Have you been putting everything into a work project or health routine? Take a break.
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The requirements of a group may differ from your personal desires. Is there a middle ground to reach?
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Horoscopes Today, March 24, 2025 | Unknown | Here are the horoscopes for today, Monday, March 24, 2025.
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Experiencing a personal epiphany? Insight is at the ready when Mercury retrograde meets the sun today. Take notes.
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Confronting unresolved issues? Fearless reflection is eye-opening when Mercury retrograde fuses with the sun. Be honest and forthright with yourself.
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This is your day to network! Mercury retrograde aligning with the sun spreads the good word. Get your message out.
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Gaining fresh perspective around your goals? Your life direction gets that much clearer when Mercury retrograde meets the sun.
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Break your glass ceiling. Something may click mentally that allows you to see much farther than your current horizon.
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A light bulb goes off in your head today. Do you now see exactly what you need to change?
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An important conversation is ready to be had. Jump into the relational fire while Mercury retrograde joins the sun.
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You have a busy day ahead of you! Messages fly your way as a project gets off the ground.
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You are in an artistic sweet spot today! Mercury retrograde meeting the sun galvanizes your creativity. Original ideas flood in.
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A flurry of activity may take place in your home today. Attempting to wrap your head around this warp speed?
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Something you hear or read may light your brain on fire. Experiencing an intellectual breakthrough? Ride this train of thought.
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A message you’ve been eagerly anticipating may finally come in today. Are new avenues toward money or assets lining up?
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I thought having a butler on our vacation would be awkward, but it saved my whole trip | Unknown | I often travel with my kids as a solo parent. It’s fun and rewarding, but it can also be exhausting. Caring for children away from home means I’m responsible for ensuring they stay safe, entertained, and fed without the benefit of a break. Taking my kids to an all-inclusive resort helps with that (every family should try it at least once), yet even at all-inclusive resorts, I'm bombarded with requests for snacks, drinks and entertainment. Then there's the hunt for beach chairs, the scramble for dinner reservations and so much more.
I wouldn’t trade my adventures with the kids for the world, but it often feels as if the only option is to return home feeling exhausted. That changed after we stayed in a suite with butler service at Beaches Negril in Jamaica, one of three Beaches resorts in the Caribbean. I'd seen butlers at work on a previous visit to a Beaches resort in the Turks and Caicos, and while I was a little envious, I also wondered if a butler was worth the extra cost – to say nothing of whether it would be, well, awkward?
But as it turns out, our butler saved my vacation.
A trip to Beaches is already relaxing, but our butler made the vacation even more stress-free. Every morning, he asked us whether we wanted our lounge chairs reserved by a pool or on the beach and what kind of drinks we wanted waiting for us when we arrived. Most people who have stayed at resorts know that finding a free chair, even first thing in the morning can be a challenge. Not having to worry about finding a prime spot was an absolute gift.
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Our butler was available all day and all night to grab snacks and drinks, including some from a secret menu available only to guests with butler service. When he overheard my son complaining about a bug bite, he appeared with bug spray. When my daughter heard another guest talking about a telescope and said that she would like to gaze at the stars, our butler made sure a telescope was waiting for us when we returned to our room. Just in case we needed something when our butler wasn’t within earshot, we had a "butler phone” we could use to call him at any time. Hard-to-get reservations for dinner were ours for the taking.
We spent our days swimming, walking on the beach, riding on the banana boat, and snorkeling – all without a care in the world.
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The butler service took our trip to the next level and gave me a real break. Instead of having to make runs for pizza and frozen yogurt constantly, my kids could politely ask the butler for anything their hearts desired, and it would appear as if by magic.
Although I worried having a butler at our beck-and-call would be awkward, we never felt like we were a bother or imposing. Instead, our butler was warm and friendly, available while not hovering or making us feel as though we were losing any privacy. That would have been enough, but having a butler really saved the day when my son unexpectedly got sick.
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A few days into our trip, my son started feeling sick. At first, I chalked it up to my poor judgment in letting him indulge in too many desserts and sugary drinks. But when he asked to go back to the room for a nap in the middle of the day, I knew something was wrong. He developed a fever and passed out in bed.
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I was in a foreign country, alone with three kids. Unsure what to do, I called our butler, who swiftly called for the resort’s on-site nurse to examine my son in our room and arrange for a doctor to see him. While I stayed with my son, I was beyond grateful to have a butler to help make sure my family remained fed and comfortable, especially because I had two other healthy and energetic kids to look after.
After a round of antibiotics, my son started to feel better. I was relieved that we could finish our trip healthy and happy, and I was immensely grateful for the assistance I had while dealing with a sick kid away from home.
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Despite my initial hesitation, I came away from the experience of having a butler, convinced it’s a worthy investment for any stressed-out parent. Butlers are especially useful for parents traveling solo with kids, but every parent deserves the experience of being pampered at least once.
Thanks to our butler, I knew my kids could get what they needed to stay happy, even while I lounged by the pool. This allowed me to completely unwind and relax in a way I hadn’t realized was possible with kids around. I loved that I never needed to interrupt playing with my kids or reading my book. Plus, as a mom who's used to constantly waiting on others, even on vacation, having someone ask me what I needed was a revelation.
The only downside? Returning home to a house without a butler was a bit rough.
How a butler saved my family vacation in the Caribbean originally appeared on FamilyVacationist.com.
The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author’s and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.FamilyVacationist.com andTourScoop.com are owned and operated by Vacationist Media LLC. Using theFamilyVacationist travel recommendation methodology, we review and selectfamily vacation ideas,family vacation spots,all-inclusive family resorts, andclassic family vacations for all ages. TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.If you buy an item through a link in our content, we may earn a commission. | usatoday_travel | https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/2025/03/22/vacation-butler-family-vacation/82492814007/ | 2025-03-22 | c08f9509-a0ad-5466-8311-a8ad7630ee98 |
Yes, border control can go through your phone. Here's what travelers should know. | Kathleen Wong | A recent string of legal U.S. residents being detained or deported following information found on their cellphones is worrying some travelers they'll be stopped when traveling through the country's border.
Earlier this month, Lebanese physician and assistant professor at Brown University Rasha Alawieh was flagged at Boston Logan International Airport by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. She was returning from visiting family back home when officers found photos and videos on her cellphone pertaining to Hezbollah. Her visa was canceled, and she's been deported back to Lebanon.
While not at the border, an Indian Columbia Ph.D. student’s visa was revoked, and she self-deported to Canada after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided her apartment for pro-Palestinian activity on her social media and participating in campus protests. Fellow student Mahmoud Khalil was a protest leader and is being held in immigration detention in Louisiana in what some Democratic Senators are calling an abuse of immigration laws. Most recently, a Georgetown University researcher from India who was recently accused of having connections to a Palestinian militant group is also facing deportation.
Under orders by the Trump administration to increase national security – including a full review of visa programs by the U.S. State Department and a potential travel ban on more than 40 countries – more travelers are facing scrutiny by immigration and border control officers, including a search through your electronic devices by CBP.
Up until this past January, these searches have been "almost negligible," according to Susanne Heubel, senior counsel at New York-based immigration law firm Harter Secrest & Emery LLP. "I travel a lot, I have clients who travel a lot, of all sorts of nationalities and visa statuses, and nobody has ever complained about these searches until now," she said.
Here’s what travelers should know:
Border searches of electronic devices, including cellphones, laptops and iPads, are meant to "enforce the law at the U.S. border and to protect border security," according to the CBP website.
"Any traveler entering the U.S. is subject to CBP inspection," CBP Assistant Commissioner Hilton Beckham said in a statement to USA TODAY. "CBP follows strict policies and directives when it comes to searching electronic media. These searches are rare, highly regulated, and have been used in identifying and combating serious crimes, including terrorism, smuggling, human trafficking, and visa fraud. Any claims of politically motivated searches are completely unfounded."
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According to Heubel, the officers are checking to ensure the claim you're making about who you are and your visa status are true, so if you're on a tourist visa but there's suspicion that you may be working while in the U.S. From a national security perspective, they're also seeing if there is any criminal data or activity on your devices.
However, recent cases have brought to light that public activity relating to free speech, like social media posts on political issues, are now being subject to searches and subsequent visa issues.
"In some ways, they might be, but there's also another rule where if you show any indication that your conduct could be contrary to the interests of the United States in terms of security and foreign policy, a lot of this is sort of being mixed together right now," Heubel said.
"People who are very loud and open about their opinions here are starting to get in trouble," she added. "Now we're starting to see what I would call really, not an assault, but an infringement on what I think every normal person would call free speech."
There are two types of searches: basic and advanced, according to the CBP website. The former is manually going through the content of your devices, such as your photos or videos, including any deleted ones that are still on your phone.
An advanced search is when an officer is using external equipment to review, copy, or analyze content on your phone if "there's reasonable suspicion of a violation of law enforced or administered by CBP or a national security concern." However, approval must be obtained from a senior manager for this search to be conducted.
During these searches, your device is typically in airplane mode or offline, so the officer can only go through what's on the hard drive or operating system. Heubel said they're not allowed to go through your work email or whatever is stored in the Cloud. However, if your social media profiles are public, it could be easy for them to look at them on their end, she noted.
The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable search and seizures, but the line gets blurred within 100 miles of international borders. At any port of entry, all of these searches are considered a "reasonable search," so no warrant is required. "So, long story short, you have rights, but really, you don't have any rights," Heubel said.
If you agree to be searched, officers can go through your person and your luggage. If you are a U.S. citizen and disagree with being searched, they're still obligated to let you into the country. However, for foreign nationals, even on approved visas, it's iffier.
Heubel recommends travelers say something along the lines of: "I understand what's going on. I'm just telling you, for the record, I'm not agreeing to this, but I'm letting you do it because I know that you have the right to search my device without a warrant and without probable cause."
Here are some tips for travelers when it comes to CBP device searches:
◾For the most part, if travelers are mindful of what's on their phones and public online profiles, they should get through U.S. borders without issues. If you are cleaning up your phone, make sure to hard delete anything so it's not just in the deleted folder, which is still accessible on your device.
◾When you travel, bring as few devices as possible with you. Obviously, you'll bring your phone with you, but leave your laptop at home if you can.
◾If you're a green card holder, do your research. "You have to have a good understanding of what the visa category that you're coming in allows you to do and does not allow you to do," Heubel said.
"Look, on any given day, there are still hundreds of thousands of people entering the U.S. successfully," she said. "The stories that you're hearing in the news are really ones that have some kind of special component to them ... But if you are a common sense sort of careful traveler, you should not have any issues getting into the U.S." | usatoday_travel | https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2025/03/21/border-control-phone-search/82594653007/ | 2025-03-21 | 2a20c435-f511-59a4-8a84-040061d2cbc1 |
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