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Louisiana graduate finishes high school as valedictorian while being homeless
A Louisiana high school senior experiencing homelessness recently graduated at the to... A Louisiana high school senior experiencing homelessness recently graduated at the top of his class with the highest-earned GPA. Elijah Hogan, 19, was named valedictorian of Walter L. Cohen High School in New Orleans and graduated May 24 with a 3.93 GPA, he told CNN. Hogan, who became homeless a year and a half ago, says he was in disbelief when he learned of his academic achievement.
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South Korea passes bill to ban eating dog meat, ending controversial practice as consumer habits change
South Korea’s parliament passed a bill Tuesday banning the breeding and slaughter of ... South Korea’s parliament passed a bill Tuesday banning the breeding and slaughter of dogs for consumption, ending the traditional yet controversial practice of eating dog meat after years of nationwide debate. The bill received rare bipartisan support across South Korea’s divided political landscape, highlighting how attitudes toward eating dog have transformed over the past few decades during the country’s rapid industrialization. The law will ban the distribution and sale of food products made or processed with dog ingredients, according to the corresponding committee of the National Assembly.
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Meet the man that rescues dogs from fighting rings
CNN's Amara Walker talks to Judah Battista, chief sanctuary officer for the Best Frie... CNN's Amara Walker talks to Judah Battista, chief sanctuary officer for the Best Friends Animal Society, about their mission to save dogs from fighting rings.
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South Africa’s Fast Food Is Becoming More Plant-Based
Better advertising can help South Africa's fast-food chains make the most of growing ... Better advertising can help South Africa's fast-food chains make the most of growing plant-based demand A new report by ProVeg South Africa has found that the country is experiencing a plant-based boom in fast food, but that chains should work harder to advertise these healthier and more sustainable menu items. Traditionally perceived as a meat-heavy country, South Africa is experiencing a significant shift towards plant-based food.
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Inside the underground world of dog fighting: How the brutal blood sport thrives in the shadows
On a dark, drizzly morning this fall in rural South Carolina, a team of federal agent... On a dark, drizzly morning this fall in rural South Carolina, a team of federal agents wearing tactical gear quietly assembled for a mission that was part raid, part rescue operation. The stakes were high: Agents feared the victims would be emaciated, dehydrated and likely chained up. Many were probably injured; some might already be dead. As it turned out, the victims—nearly 40 pit bulls—were saved, though signs of abuse were evident.
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For the first time in nearly 50 years, a Pennsylvania animal shelter doesn’t have any dogs left after hundreds of adoptions
Just two weeks ago, the Adams County, Pennsylvania, SPCA was near capacity as its ken... Just two weeks ago, the Adams County, Pennsylvania, SPCA was near capacity as its kennels were filled with dogs needing homes. Now, for the first time in nearly 50 years, there are no dogs at the facility and the recent residents are spending the holidays with their new families. “To say that we are beyond excited is an understatement! The staff and volunteers have worked VERY hard to take care of the animals in our care and to make sure they got adopted to the right home!” the animal shelter said in a post on Facebook Friday. “This is the first time in 47 YEARS that the Adams County SPCA is empty let alone at Christmas time, it is a true miracle!”
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What is a mass extinction, and why do scientists think we’re in the middle of one?
No species lasts forever — extinction is part of the evolution of life. But at lea... No species lasts forever — extinction is part of the evolution of life. But at least five times, a biological catastrophe has engulfed the planet, killing off the vast majority of species from water and land over a relatively short geological interval.
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The shelter striving to rescue every savable animal by 2025
On the forefront of the no-kill movement, Best Friends Animal Society is transforming... On the forefront of the no-kill movement, Best Friends Animal Society is transforming pet rescue and adoption. Just ask CNN's Jim Acosta and his four-legged bestie, Duke.
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Three whales seen performing rare, synchronized jump
Three whales seen performing rare, synchronized jump
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