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Wombat walker wanted: Australia needs help with its cutest residents

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Also: The status of "off-season" travel and the latest aviation news View in Browser 06.22.24 This week in travel news: viral candy bars in Dubai, the prime minister who had to hitch a ride on a commercial flight, what really happens when a plane has a bird strike and the possible end of shoulder season tourism.   By Lilit Marcus   🇦🇺 Wombat walking A wombat at East Coast Natureworld in Bicheno, Tasmania. (East Coast Natureworld) They're one of Australia's cutest native animals. They  poop in cubes . And they need a new friend to take them on walks – or, rather, waddles. East Coast Natureworld in Tasmania is hiring a " wombat walker " who will help keep these fuzzy marsupials in peak physical condition. Job requirements include encouraging the wombats with pep talks and bringing along snacks in case they get hungry.   Not an animal person? Tasmania is also looking for a  volunteer paranormal inv
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Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom and Legacy airs tonight!

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Join CNN's Victor Blackwell for a night of interviews and performances. View in browser An exclusive inside look with your free CNN account It's time to celebrate freedom, progress and the trailblazers who paved the way. TONIGHT 10P /ET LEARN MORE In addition to Black Music Month and Juneteenth, June marks the one-year anniversary of Victor Blackwell uncovering his genealogy. Last year, CNN aired Victor's experience with the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, where he worked with a genealogist to trace his family's lineage back to not only slavery, but also their fight for freedom. This vastly personal and emotional moment underscored Victor and CNN's commitment to honoring freedom and legacy. This commitment continues this year during CNN's third annual special "Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom and Legacy". Join CNN's Victor Blackwell for a night of interviews and
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