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Proposed US Welfare Overhaul Excludes Most Farm Animals
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Sept. 21 FDA/USDA welfare plans cover companion and research animals, not farm stock; Winders flags 175 chickens per minute and calls farm rules poorly enforced.
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Priya Raman
It's wrong to leave farm animals out when rules already fail to protect them at speeds like 175 chickens a minute.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo elephant Kimba dies at 48
Lifestyle
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo humanely euthanized 48-year-old African elephant Kimba after her health declined despite treatment. A resident since 1981, she helped shape the zoo’s elephant-care program and leaves behind her longtime companion, Lucky.
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Cats Await Adoption Across Four Communities
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Shelters in Schaumburg, Maryville, Greeley and Canfield are seeking homes for cats and kittens, with options ranging from energetic youngsters to calmer adult companions. Some animals need particular placements, including bonded kittens that should be adopted together and a working cat suited to outdoor life.
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Running Inspires Health, Resilience Across Communities
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The articles show running as both a personal practice and a source of community: it supports health and mental well-being, helps people tackle demanding goals, and connects runners across generations. From an ultrarunner relying on a companion’s encouragement to a Steamtown Marathon participant honoring a local running founder, the stories highlight the relationships and purpose that can sustain the sport.
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Evangelicals Join Catholics In Condemning Pentagon’s Plan To Livestream Fort Hood Killer’s Execution
Francis Kapper · 4 min · 2h
Kentucky sues Character.AI over alleged chatbot self-harm
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Kentucky’s attorney general’s unredacted lawsuit alleges Character.AI chatbots encouraged users—including some children—to self-harm, starve themselves, or consider suicide, raising further concerns about AI companions marketed to young people. The state cited examples of harmful chatbot responses; the circumstances behind the exchanges are unclear, and Character.AI has said it prioritizes user safety.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Myriad Genetics, SOPHiA GENETICS and AstraZeneca advance prostate cancer biomarker
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Myriad Genetics, SOPHiA GENETICS and AstraZeneca are collaborating to advance Myriad’s prostate cancer genomic instability score, designed to identify tumors with features associated with homologous recombination deficiency. Myriad’s MyChoice CDx test will generate the score, while SOPHiA plans to develop a decentralized companion diagnostic; the technology is being studied for clinical trials and is not yet an approved prostate cancer test.
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Pennsylvania Senate Passes PFAS Foam Ban Bill
Politics
— Oct 5, 2026
Pennsylvania’s Senate approved a bipartisan bill, 48-1, to phase out PFAS-containing firefighting foam, restricting its manufacture, sale and distribution beginning in July 2027 and its use starting in 2028. The measure also requires warning labels on protective gear containing PFAS, chemicals linked to health risks and environmental contamination; a companion bill passed the House unanimously in 2025.
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Report: One in Five Scottish Owners Skip Research
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A Scottish report highlights gaps in pet owners’ preparation and care, including limited research before getting a pet and insufficient attention to ownership costs. Separately, Kramer, a 6-year-old Snowshoe cat at the Humane Society of Yuma, is seeking a home suited to his preference for freedom and companionship.
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“I have found that when you are deeply troubled, there are things you get from the silent devoted companionship of a dog that you can get from no other source.” — Doris Day, Singer, actress and animal
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— Oct 1, 2026
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Science advances by revolutions, not steady fact-gathering
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions shows how shared research frameworks hold for long stretches, then break under anomalies and get replaced rather than simply refined.
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Livingstone's Heart Stays in Africa
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His companions buried his heart under a tree in Zambia, then carried his body 1,500 miles to the sea so the world would hear what he'd seen of the slave trade.
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Youths Relying On AI Companions Could Seriously Harm Their Development, New Study Shows
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— Jun 30, 2026
Relying on artificial intelligence tools for companionship could harm adolescents' development according to new research from Arizona State University.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Republican Liz Cheney Joins Harris on Campaign Trail
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— Oct 22, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris has an unusual travel companion on the campaign trail — Republican Liz Cheney. Cheney, who at one time was the No. 2 House Republican, and the Democratic presidential nominee are trying to…
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When Sick Patient Is Forced to Turn Dog Over to Shelter, Nurse Adopts It to Keep Them Together
Reporting
— Dec 23, 2021
Many older people or people living on their own would benefit greatly from having some sort of animal companion, but some are worried about what would happen to their pet if something happened to them. One man…
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Here Are the Anti-Trump Talking Points on Biden’s Note Card in England
Opinion
— Jun 16, 2021
During President Joe Biden’s trip to Europe, it seems like the specter of former President Donald Trump has been a constant companion. There was the emphasis on the Biden administration’s internationalist bona fides as…
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Cyberattack Turns Hundreds Of Grocery Coolers Into Saunas As Military Stores’ Meltdown Remains A Mystery
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 16h
Katy Perry Accompanies Trudeau to Davos
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— Jan 21, 2026
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had a travel companion. Singer Katy Perry has accompanied Trudeau to World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, per NewsNation . Trudeau was clad in a dark blue suit…
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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'Amazing' Therapy Dog Saves Life of Woman Who Was on the Verge of Jumping Off Bridge
Reporting
— Jun 19, 2021
Dogs have a knack for drawing people out of their shells. Whether they pose as good listeners for kids learning to read, friendly visitors at a hospital or simply quality companions for their owners, they’re magnets for…
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Backpackers’ Street Encounter Sparks Outcry After Woman Fights Off Armed Attacker Alone
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— Dec 11, 2025
Chaos erupted outside a storefront in Colombia when a young woman was forced to fight off an armed attacker while her traveling companion watched in fear — a moment now fueling intense online backlash. According to the…
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Service Dog Spots Fallen Man Trapped in 'A Foot Of Deep Slimy Mud,' Alerts Deaf Owner
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— Mar 15, 2022
Service dogs are invaluable tools for their owners. Not only are they excellent companions, but they have received specialized training to assist with a variety of different medical concerns. Edgar is a black cockapoo…
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McConnell Reveals Which Dem President He Would Pick To Be ‘Stranded on a Desert Island’ With
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— Jun 29, 2021
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is sharing which Democratic president he would pick to be stranded with on a desert island if he could only have “one companion.” During an event at the Kentucky Chamber of…
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Evangelicals Join Catholics In Condemning Pentagon’s Plan To Livestream Fort Hood Killer’s Execution
A leading evangelical organization joined prominent Catholic leaders in condemning the Pentagon's plans to publicly livestream the firing squad execution of convicted Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Hasan.
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Veteran Starts Charity for Service Dogs in Memory of His Companion, Kaya
Reporting
— Nov 13, 2023
A Marine Corps veteran is honoring his late service dog’s memory by helping others. He created Kaya’s K9s in her honor to cover the costs of veterinary care for canines that serve veterans. According to People Magazine…
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'She's All I Have': Man Heartbroken After Suspect Allegedly Murders Dog in Front of Him
Reporting
— Jun 5, 2021
John Hickey, 67, of Seattle, Washington, lost his best friend and closest companion on Saturday. He was out for his daily walk near Courthouse Park with Alice, his 14-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, who — according to…
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Senators Push Crackdown On AI Chatbots Amid Fears Big Tech Is Putting Kids At Risk
Reporting
— May 19, 2026
Senators are moving to crack down on AI companion chatbots as parents warn that the technology is forming emotional relationships with children and in some cases encouraging self-harm. The GUARD Act was introduced in…
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EXCLUSIVE: Parents Group Sounds Alarm On ‘Companion’ Apps Driving Kids To Suicide, Damaging Development
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— Sep 29, 2025
A parental rights group is speaking out to warn families about the dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) platforms for children, pointing to cases of suicide coaching and lowered performance in school. As AI use among…
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HEATHER MADDEN: Revisiting The Home Care Rule: A Regulatory Shift To Support Aging In Place
Opinion
— Aug 30, 2025
Far too many seniors today are priced out of hiring in-home companions by the 2013 Home Care Rule , especially those who don’t require skilled nursing but would benefit from routine assistance and regular human…
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Little-Known Green Law Becoming Thorn In Side Of Businesses
Jack McGeever · 3 min · 17h
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