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Cartoon: IPad cat

By Daniela Barajas, Cartoonist
March 6, 2025
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A cartoon depicts a black cat sitting in the darkness of his room. The cat is enjoying the silence of the environment while unwinding with some screen time. (Daniela Barajas | Northern Star)
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