Massachusetts [US] Governor signs “Ollie’s Law,” which regulates pet boarding facilities to increase pet safety (Taunton Daily Gazette)

Assam [India]: Village Defence Parties [VDPs] wildlife protectors provided with essential field gear by police and biodiversity organization, and praised for their efforts to prevent rhino poaching for the past eight years (ThePrint)

Windsor [Ontario, Canada] vegan group partners with PETA to distribute 100 free plant-based “turkeys” for Thanksgiving, promoting compassionate holiday alternatives (CTV News)

Palm Beach [Florida, US]: Animal shelter’s online plea for help results in hundreds of pets adopted or fostered, clearing space for emergency intakes ahead of Hurricane Milton (Sunny Skyz)

Bengaluru [India] set to celebrate a “Festival of Dogs” on Oct 17, 2024, aimed at promoting the human-animal bond while launching a pilot feeding program for community dogs (The New Indian Express)

Oxfordshire [UK]: Dog warden adopts a dog he rescued after finding him alone, as the Oxford dog wardens win a prestigious gold award for their excellent animal welfare services (This is Oxfordshire)

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Taiwan’s democratic partners, including the US, Japan, Korea, Australia, and India, express support for peace in Indo-Pacific at Association of Southeast Asian Nation Summits in Laos, voicing concerns over regional instability and Chinese militarization (Taiwan News)

“We believe in Donald Trump”: More than a dozen Medal of Honor recipients endorse the President, highlighting his commitment to veterans, border security, and American values (Fox News)

US election: Labor unions have “turned their backs” on Harris, indicating shift in support as her campaign faces serious challenges, says lawyer Mehek Cooke (Fox News)

US: President Trump poised to flip two Biden swing states Georgia and Pennsylvania by taking his voters back from Harris (New York Post)

President Trump making gains in crucial battleground states as the Harris campaign expresses anxiety over tightening polls, with razor-thin margins in seven key states (News Medical)

Farmers in Yunnan province [China] are embracing macadamia farming, transforming their mountains into thriving orchards and significantly boosting local incomes with the Australian-native “Hawaii nut” (English.news.cn)

Bird flu outbreak in Cache County [Utah, US] prompts animal raisers to kill 1.8 million chickens (KSL.com)

US: Whooping cough cases surge 340% to 17,600 as infections rise post-pandemic (Fox News)

UK: Deadly bluetongue virus affecting cattle and sheep confirmed on two Hertfordshire operations, restricting animal movement in larger zone (BBC)

US: Nearly 10 million pounds [4.5 million kilograms] of meat recalled due to possible Listeria contamination (One Green Planet)

Report: Little known about the extent of Hepatitis A virus [HAV] spreading through shellfish in the Philippines, prompting urgent call for research and monitoring (News Medical)

Study: Sleep apnea [breathing disorder] may increase cancer risk, particularly kidney, breast, and digestive system cancers, as lack of oxygen may create molecules harmful to DNA (WXYZ)

Stanford University [US] study reveals a significant gap in the geologic record from 34 million years ago, leaving scientists wondering “where did all the sediment go?” from this crucial climate transition period (Phys.org)

Mind-cleansing quote of the day: “When one looks truly at the good side of everyone, others come to love him very naturally, and he does not need even a speck of flattery.” – The Reverend Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook [vegetarian] (A-Z Quotes)

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