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Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to End Taxpayer-Funded Dog and Cat Lab Experiments and Ban Breeding for Research

Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to End Taxpayer-Funded Dog and Cat Lab Experiments and Ban Breeding for Research

U.S. Representatives Nick Langworthy (R-N.Y.) and Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) have introduced the Companion Animal Protection Against Cruel Testing (COMPACT) Act, H.R. 10522. This bill aims to prohibit the use of Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) research funds for experiments on live dogs and cats, enhance oversight of animal testing, and facilitate the rehoming of animals currently in laboratories. Concurrently, Representative Nancy Mace has introduced the Prohibiting Unethical Procedures on Pets in Science (PUPPS) Act, which seeks to make it a federal offense to breed, sell, transfer, or knowingly acquire dogs specifically for research purposes. The PUPPS Act also mandates that dogs already designated for research be offered for adoption rather than euthanized. These legislative efforts align with a broader push by HHS to reduce the reliance on animals in biomedical evaluations. The introduction of the COMPACT Act was accompanied by rescued beagles from Ridglan Farms, a facility previously involved ...
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This is what dreams are made of—Hilary Duff announces 2027 world tour

This is what dreams are made of—Hilary Duff announces 2027 world tour

2026 wasn't enough. Following the success of her Lucky Me tour, Hilary Duff announces an extension for 2027. Get tickets now.
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Americans continue to disapprove of job President Trump is doing

Americans continue to disapprove of job President Trump is doing

President Trump continues to see more Americans think he is not doing the job in the White House. Entering October, 60% of the people disappove.
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Dropkick Murphys Announce 2027 St. Patrick’s Day Tour

Dropkick Murphys Announce 2027 St. Patrick’s Day Tour

Beloved Boston punks will spend six weeks on the road this winter across the U.S. and Canada
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Representatives Grothman and Garcia Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Predatory Lending

Representatives Grothman and Garcia Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Predatory Lending

Congressman Glenn Grothman of Wisconsin's Sixth District and Jesus “Chuy” Garcia of Illinois have co-introduced the Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at protecting consumers from predatory lending practices. The proposed legislation seeks to extend the safeguards currently provided by the Military Lending Act to consumers nationwide. Additionally, the bill is designed to allow individual states to maintain and enforce stronger consumer protections where they already exist. Rep. Grothman emphasized that the bill would also preserve existing exceptions for mortgages, certain vehicle loans, and qualified federal credit union loans. He highlighted the detrimental impact of predatory lending, which can trap borrowers in cycles of debt, questioning why practices deemed too harmful for service members should be acceptable for the general public. The Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act has been referred to the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services for further consideration.
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$1 million Powerball ticket sold at upstate New York grocery store

$1 million Powerball ticket sold at upstate New York grocery store

The second-prize ticket was sold at a Tops Friendly Markets for the Sept. 28 drawing.
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Roger Waters’ Son Harry to Lead Touring ‘Legacy – A Pink Floyd Show’ Celebrating Dad’s Music

Roger Waters’ Son Harry to Lead Touring ‘Legacy – A Pink Floyd Show’ Celebrating Dad’s Music

"Harry has assembled a terrific band, and I can't wait for fans around the world to see the special show we've created together," Roger says
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7 Brew opening over 50 locations across these states in October

7 Brew opening over 50 locations across these states in October

The company is opening over 50 locations across dozens of states in October, beginning with states like Alabama, Colorado and Kentucky.
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Gen Z is moving to New York. Here's where Americans are relocating by generation

Gen Z is moving to New York. Here's where Americans are relocating by generation

U-Haul migration data shows Americans are choosing different destinations based on age, with Gen Z favoring New York, California and Texas while older generations continue moving South.
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NFL power rankings: Nick’s picks for how teams stack up before Week 4

NFL power rankings: Nick’s picks for how teams stack up before Week 4

Nick’s NFL power rankings heading into Week 4
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Congressman Langworthy Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to End Animal Testing in Federally Funded Research

Congressman Langworthy Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to End Animal Testing in Federally Funded Research

Congressman Nick Langworthy, representing New York's 23rd District, along with Congressman Mark Pocan of Wisconsin, has introduced the Companion Animal Protection Against Cruel Testing (COMPACT) Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to modernize federally funded biomedical research by ending testing practices on dogs and cats. The announcement was made in Washington, D.C., and was accompanied by rescued beagles from Ridglan Farms, a facility that was previously shut down due to animal cruelty violations. The introduction of the COMPACT Act coincides with a broader movement to reduce animal testing, including recent updates from the FDA to the Modernization 2.0 Act, which emphasizes non-animal testing methods, and efforts by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to transition towards human-focused research.
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U.S. Congresswoman Grace Meng Endorsed by Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund

U.S. Congresswoman Grace Meng Endorsed by Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund

U.S. Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY) has received an endorsement from the Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund. This endorsement is part of a new round of federal endorsements announced by the organization, backing 18 candidates in the U.S. House of Representatives across eight states. Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund aims to elect a 'gun sense majority' in Congress to pass a common-sense safety agenda and counter what they describe as the 'deadly gun lobby priorities,' such as a federal concealed carry mandate. Congresswoman Meng is among several New York representatives endorsed, including Hakeem Jeffries and Yvette Clarke.