Government Shutdown Threatens Fat Bear Week

The beloved annual event, Fat Bear Week, which celebrates the brown bears of Katmai National Park in Alaska, may be postponed due to a potential government shutdown. The event, where people can watch live cams of the bears and vote for their favorite, is scheduled to start next week but could be affected if Congress fails to agree on a budget before Sunday. If a shutdown occurs, National Park Service sites, including parks, will be closed, and park employees may be furloughed.