Love office cats? Then try a wild puma

Handout picture released on August 14, 2017 by Sao Paulo state fire department showing a puma at an office building in Itapecerica da Serra, Sao Paulo state, Brazil on August 14, 2017. A business in Itapecerica da Serra, a small town near Brazil's biggest city Sao Paulo, called in the local fire service after the discovery of a dark brown puma on the floor. "We believe the puma came out of its habitat because of constant wildfires," the Sao Paulo state fire department said on Facebook. After being rescued, the puma was delivered to a non-governmental organization specializing in wild animals. (AFP)
Updated 15 August 2017
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Love office cats? Then try a wild puma

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL: There’s having an office cat nestled by the computer — and then there’s finding a wild puma under your desk.
Staff at a factory in Itapecerica da Serra, a small town near Brazil’s biggest city Sao Paulo, called in the local fire service after discovering a dark brown puma on the office floor.
Pictures posted on the firefighters’ Facebook and Twitter pages showed the large feline peeking over the edge of a desk. In a brief video, it can be heard growling and roaring at the emergency services.
“We believe the puma came out of its habitat because of constant wildfires,” the Sao Paulo state fire department said on Facebook.
After being captured, the puma was delivered to a non-governmental organization specializing in wild animal rescues.


First lady Melania Trump to preview new film at private White House screening

Updated 24 January 2026
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First lady Melania Trump to preview new film at private White House screening

  • Film offers rare behind-the-scenes access to Melania Trump
  • First lady to ring NYSE opening bell to promote ​film

WASHINGTON: First lady Melania Trump will host a private White House screening on Saturday of a new film documenting her life in the 20 days leading up to President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, an adviser said.
The movie, “Melania,” is set for a global release on January 30. Saturday’s showing will be the first ‌time the ‌president, her family and close friends see ‌the ⁠film ​in ‌full, said Marc Beckman, the first lady’s outside adviser and agent.
The film offers rare behind-the-scenes access to the first lady, who has kept a low public profile during her husband’s second term. The trailer opens on Inauguration Day in January 2025, showing her donning a navy wide-brimmed hat for the ceremony at ⁠the US Capitol. It also depicts her role as an adviser to the ‌president, including a moment in which ‍she encourages him to emphasize “peacemaker ‍and unifier” in his inaugural address.
Beckman, who produced the film, ‍oversaw the $40 million movie deal with Amazon’s MGM Studios, plus a follow-up documentary series set for release later this year focusing on some of Melania Trump’s priorities, including children in foster care.
“This is not ​a political film at all,” Beckman said in an interview, adding that the first lady spearheaded ⁠the film’s creative direction.
The movie highlights her fashion choices, diplomatic engagements and the operations surrounding her Secret Service protection. Beckman said viewers also will see moments that capture the president’s sense of humor.
Ahead of the public theatrical release of the film next week, the president and first lady will attend a premiere on Thursday at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center by the Trump-appointed board of directors.
The first lady is also scheduled to ring the opening ‌bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday to promote the film, Beckman added.