Meet James, a 10-year-old tabby with a calm demeanor

June 23, 2026 | 10:50 AM

James is a sweet, older tabby cat looking for a gentle, loving home.

This dear senior ginger gentleman is doing his very best to cope with shelter life, but he knows in his heart he belongs somewhere softer, quieter, and filled with kindness.

He dreams of soft beds, yummy meals, and a peaceful place where he can enjoy the mellow retirement he so deeply deserves.

James is sweet, tender, and wonderfully appreciative of every bit of affection offered to him.

If you’re looking for a calm, grateful companion who will fill your home with warmth, please meet James today. He’s ready to be your precious golden-aged kitty and your new best friend.

To learn more, visit the Humane Rescue Alliance’s webpage at humanerescuealliance.org/adopt.

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National Museum of the American Latino to be housed in historic Smithsonian building

By Neal Augenstein
September 1, 2026 | 10:36 AM

The Smithsonian Institution has decided to put the National Museum of the American Latino into an existing, historic building, rather than constructing a new one. The Smithsonian Board of Regents on Monday designated the Arts and Industries Building, a 145-year-old redbrick Victorian structure located between the Smithsonian Castle and the Hirshhorn Museum, as the permanent site of the National Museum of the American Latino, which Congress authorized in 2020. In 2022, the Smithsonian narrowed its survey for permanent locations for the National Museum of the American Latino and the American Women's History Museum to four locations near the National Mall on land owned by the National Park Service. The Arts and Industries Building, located at 900 Jefferson St. SW, was one of the four sites. New construction on National Park Service land would require congressional approval. However, since the Smithsonian already owns the Arts and Industries Building, the institution can place the National Museum of the American Latino in the existing building without additional legislation.

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