The Edinburgh Zoo released footage showing the jaw-dropping amount of manpower and attention required to safely anesthetize a giraffe. 🦒❤️ Time lapse video shows the procedure to examine Gilbert, a giraffe that had undiagnosed swelling on his face. The animal-care team can be seen massaging his long legs and using elastic bands to move them - all to ensure adequate blood flow during the procedure. | ABC7

New Orleans has welcomed three new African lion cubs to the Audubon Zoo, marking the first time Audubon has seen the birth of three surviving cubs in a litter. Read the full story in our comments! | WBRZ Channel 2

Following the Fed's decision to cut interest rates for the second time this year, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged economic damage wrought by the government shutdown — but downplayed its enduring impact. Read more: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/JZsjcG | ABC News

Gov. Gavin Newsom tells ABC News’ Jon Karl that Democrats must recognize what he calls a “revolution” reshaping the country. Newsom says President Trump is “attacking every single institution of independent thinking” and warns his party is “playing by the old set of rules.” Watch the full conversation TONIGHT at 8:30pm ET on ABC News Live and stream on Disney and Hulu. | ABC News

Gov. Gavin Newsom responds to comparisons to "American Psycho" character Patrick Bateman: "I'm glad I still have some humor left.” Watch his full conversation with ABC News' Jon Karl NOW on ABC News Live and stream on Disney Plus and Hulu. | ABC News