A Labor Day special

The World
A lobster, up close, with a blue rubber band on its claw.

Economic troubles and a volatile political situation have made life tough in Sudan. But people are carrying on with their lives and enjoying their weekends. Hear how an animal rescue center has become a popular getaway for families. Also, The British parliament is considering whether invertebrates like lobsters and crabs should be classified as sentient beings, under a new “Animal Welfare (Sentience)” bill. And, a herd of wild goats has taken over the seaside town of Llandudno in Wales, munching on hedges and flowers from gardens.

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