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More than 500 cats are now in the care of the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County after 101 were taken from a home where they were reportedly living in poor conditions. The latest intake has pushed the Washington shelter far beyond capacity, with more than 280 cats housed on site and nearly 260 others being cared for by foster families. Tacoma Police discovered the animals during a welfare check earlier this week. One cat died, while the remaining 100 were transferred to Tacoma Humane for treatment and assessment. Many of the cats arrived with hair loss, scabbing, flea…

Australian broadcaster Adrian Barich has described the heartbreak of losing three beloved pugs within 12 months, saying the experience taught him that a pet’s final moments should be centred on their comfort rather than their owner’s grief. Barich, a senior sports reporter and presenter with 7NEWS, said Lilly, Hattie and Bean each became unwell around the age of 10. Their declining health forced him and his family to confront the decision every pet owner dreads: when treatment is no longer enough and an animal’s quality of life has deteriorated. Bean, a black pug whose name was inspired by black beans,…

Pippa Middleton is to part with Bucklebury Farm Park, the Berkshire attraction she bought with her husband James Matthews in a bid to build a business away from the glare surrounding her sister, Catherine, Princess of Wales. The sale comes as Middleton turns 43 on Sunday, bringing to an end one of her most ambitious ventures since she shot to international prominence as maid of honour at the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate in 2011. Middleton and Matthews acquired the 72-acre farm park in 2021 for about £1.3 million, alongside businessman James Murray. The site, close to the…

Gwen Stefani has announced the death of Betty, the beloved black-and-tan hound she shared with husband Blake Shelton. The 56-year-old singer paid tribute to the dog in a lengthy Instagram montage featuring photographs and video from Betty’s life, including scenes of her being cuddled and running freely around the couple’s ranch in Oklahoma. Betty had long been a familiar presence in Stefani and Shelton’s social-media updates, regularly appearing in glimpses of their life on the property. The tribute offered fans an intimate look at the companionship the dog brought to the couple’s home, with Stefani’s footage capturing Betty at play…

Elliot Anderson matched a Premier League passing feat last achieved by Rodri as Manchester City edged past Coventry 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, prompting praise from Coventry manager Frank Lampard. Anderson completed 143 of his 155 attempted passes, giving him a 92.3 per cent accuracy rate. Squawka reported that he was the first midfielder since Rodri against Sheffield United in December 2023 to attempt at least 150 passes while maintaining an accuracy of 92 per cent or higher. The Manchester City midfielder also led his side for touches, entries into the final third and interceptions during a match…

A child reported missing in north Harris County, Texas, was found safe on Saturday morning after authorities raised concerns about his welfare because he has autism. Harris County Precinct 4 constables said the child had been reported missing from Woodbark Road in Spring, near Champion Forest Drive and Louetta Road. He was later located and was in good health, according to authorities at the scene. Officials said he had gone to an event without telling his caretaker. The circumstances prompted an urgent search in the area, with authorities highlighting the additional safety concerns linked to his diagnosis.

Headspace Midland will be among the first 10 centres in Australia to be upgraded under a new model designed to expand free mental health support for young people, while a new headspace service is set to open in Wanneroo. The Midland centre will become a headspace Plus facility, with larger premises, more mental health professionals and greater capacity to support young people and their families. Both services are expected to open in the next financial year. The upgrade comes after strong demand for mental health care in Perth’s north-east. Headspace Midland has already provided about 9,000 free appointments to young…

The Trump administration is drawing up plans to allow some married couples with a stay-at-home parent to claim federal childcare subsidies, in a move championed by Vice-President JD Vance that could redirect funds from working families. The proposal would create the first federal scheme to pay parents for caring for their own children at home. It is being developed by the Department of Health and Human Services and could be introduced without a vote in Congress. Under the draft rules, married couples within specified income limits could qualify when one parent worked at least 35 hours a week and the…

A new iPhone alarm app is taking aim at habitual snoozers by waking users with a crowing rooster and requiring them to complete a challenge before the alarm can be dismissed. Clucky, founded by former Fanatics software engineer Adrian Angelo Abelarde, is designed to make switching off an alarm difficult enough to force users out of bed. Users can choose from a series of wake-up missions, including solving maths problems, remembering and tapping tiles in sequence, typing words spoken by Clucky, shaking their phone, walking and completing push-ups. Other challenges involve tilting a ball towards a goal or using the…

Lewis Hall strengthened his case to become Manchester United’s next major defensive target after producing an influential display in Newcastle United’s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth at St James’ Park on Saturday. The 21-year-old left-back helped spark Newcastle’s comeback after the hosts fell two goals behind. Hall surged forward from defence and was credited with the assist for Harvey Barnes, who cut inside before curling a superb finish into the top corner. Newcastle eventually rescued a point through Jacob Ramsey’s late equaliser, but Hall’s performance was another reminder of the attacking qualities that have made him one of the Premier League’s…