www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-07-10 12:44:35

SUMMARY: PETA is suing the American Kennel Club (AKC) over breeding standards for popular dog breeds like French bulldogs, pugs, and dachshunds. PETA argues these standards promote unhealthy traits causing lifelong suffering, such as bulldogs’ large skulls and shortened faces that impede breathing. The lawsuit cites UK research showing French bulldogs have poorer health, and notes the Netherlands banned breeding short-nosed dogs. Dachshunds’ long backs and short legs also lead to painful conditions. The AKC rejects PETA’s claims, stating it is committed to dogs’ health and well-being. This lawsuit continues a long-standing conflict between PETA and the AKC.

The animal rights group PETA sued Tuesday to try to force the American Kennel Club to abandon the standards it backs for hyper-popular French bulldogs and some other breeds, contending that the influential club is promoting unhealthy physical features.

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ncnewsline.com – Rob Schofield – 2025-07-10 04:01:00

SUMMARY: Chantal, a tropical depression, unleashed up to 10 inches of rain in North Carolina on July 8, 2025, causing severe flooding and significant damage to roads like Camp Easter Rd. and N.C. 2 in Southern Pines. Scientists warn that climate change intensifies such storms by increasing air moisture, leading to more frequent and severe downpours. Aging infrastructure and inadequate warning systems worsen the impact. Despite this, Republican leaders in Washington and Raleigh oppose renewable energy initiatives, promoting fossil fuel use instead. Urgent public demand is needed to reverse these harmful policies and address the climate crisis.

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www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2025-07-09 19:50:45

SUMMARY: Hillsboro has lifted its boil water advisory, but the city and nearby Mebban still face water challenges following heavy rain from Shantel. Mebban closed non-essential businesses to conserve water as their treatment plant remains unrepaired with no clear fix timeline, leaving under two days of drinking water. Hillsboro’s plant was overwhelmed, causing multiple sanitary sewer overflows and flooding, releasing 174,000 gallons of sewage into Kate’s Creek. Repair efforts continue, with the main clear well sanitized and refilling, but full testing delays reopening. Meanwhile, Hillsboro relies on water from Durham and urges residents to conserve amid potential further storms that may worsen the situation.

Hillsborough’s boil water notice has been lifted, but the town’s water system remains vulnerable as its main treatment plant is offline.

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