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New Statesman
6 days ago
- Politics
- New Statesman
The Mouses of Parliament
Photo byMPs and peers have packed their buckets and spades so actual rodents can enjoy a free run of the Mouses of Parliament over the summer. The infestation is worsening in a crumbling palace previously awarded a low two (out of five) catering hygiene rating by Westminster City Council after droppings were found in nearly two dozen places. Only this month the nature minister Mary Creagh's grilling on sustainability by the Environmental Audit Committee in room eight was interrupted by a mouse scampering across the floor. 'Oh my God,' squealed a startled Creagh, 'it must have been a species recovery right here in the room.' The upside was the uninvited visitor at least made her hearing memorable, unlike the Prime Minister's at the Liaison Committee the same day. One cabinet minister purred that Keir Starmer was human Trazodone, which was mission accomplished after a tumultuous first year. Gurgling down the plughole of Steve Reed's water refresher went Feargal Sharkey's prospects of a peerage after the campaigner and former Undertones frontman called for the Environment Secretary's resignation over the 'water industry shambles'. Sharkey was widely floated for ermine, having hosed down the dirty Tories in dozens of target seats in an arduous tour during the election campaign. A snout said a No 10 hitherto fretting about whether Sharkey might go rogue in the Lords had a definitive answer. It's All Over Now, as Sharkey once sang. Donald Trump is often best charmed on the golf course. Japan's Shinzo Abe even gifted him a gold-plated club. But who in the British cabinet could enjoy a round with the president? Not Starmer, who became the first PM to turn down membership of a Chequers-linked golf club. The leading contender ahead of Trump's flying visit to his Turnberry course was the Attorney General, Richard Hermer, who volunteered earlier this year. Could his swing convince Trump that human rights lawyers aren't all bad? Perhaps, if he lets the president win. Having lost out in the Conservative leadership contest to Kemi Badenoch after dim-witted supporters inadvertently rigged the ballot against him, James 'not very' Cleverly returned to the front bench to be the – seriously – 'thinking Tories'' answer to Robert 'generic' Jenrick. Urbane Cleverly will, whispered an admirer, go full video and challenge his more reactionary colleague's domination of the bandwidth. Classic divide and rule from Badenoch. Handbags at dawn in Nigel Farage's big press conference on crime. Laila Cunningham, a London councillor who last month joined Reform from the Tories, kicked off proceedings, before the Runcorn by-election victor, Sarah Pochin, the party's sole female MP, got up to thank her. Pochin noted that thanks to Cunningham's defection 'Reform UK now has two formidable women who speak with bravery and conviction about what needs to be done to bring back law and order to our streets'. But wait! Was she forgetting the existence of former Conservative minister Andrea Jenkyns, now Reform's Greater Lincolnshire mayor and until Pochin's triumph the party's most high-profile woman? Or does Pochin not think Jenkyns is 'formidable' enough on the subject of law and order? Jenkyns was not in attendance, but she has previously been spotted rolling her eyes when Pochin speaks at events. Is the upstart party big enough for both? MPs left for the recess still speculating on what was behind Rachel Reeves' PMQs tears. The latest theory doing the rounds is that shortly before the Chancellor entered the chamber she received a very shouty phone call from burly peer Tom Watson, Labour's rambunctious former deputy leader. Watson is locked in a fiery spat with a member of Reeves' team and, the story goes, called her to vent. Was it Watson's venomous words that reduced Reeves to tears? The official line remains a benefits-bashed Chancellor cracked after a dressing down from the Speaker. No cuddly politics in a Green Party with as many MPs (four) as Reform, yet a fraction of the public attention and prospects. MP Carla Denyer's focus on her Bristol Central constituency is blamed by some for the Greens' failure to take the West of England mayoralty in May. Labour's Helen Godwin pipped Reform squillionaire Brexit bad boy Arron Banks, with the eco brigade back in third. Denyer subsequently stood down as the Greens' co-leader. Voting to elect a fresh top team opens in August. In a fevered internal contest the stark choice is between Denyer's fellow chief, MP Adrian Ramsay, on a ticket with a third MP, Ellie Chowns, and the insurgent Zack Polanski pitching himself as the Greens' populist answer to Farage's turquoise reactionaryism. The Greens are at a crossroads. Predicting which way they'll turn would be a mug's game. Subscribe to The New Statesman today from only £8.99 per month Subscribe Over in the Lords a new name was heard in the undeclared contest to lead Tory peers: Thérèse Coffey. Briefly deputy PM during the Liz Truss interregnum, Coffey swapped parliamentary houses after voters in Suffolk Coastal issued marching orders and preferred Labour army reservist Jenny Riddell-Carpenter. Sociable Coffey, whispered a snout, is trying to mobilise the Tory turnip Taliban. Snout Line: Got a story? Write to tips@ [See also: Kemi Badenoch isn't working] Related
American Press
04-07-2025
- Health
- American Press
How to care for your dogs for the 4th of July Weekend
(Metro Creative Services) Fireworks to a human means celebration and something to look forward to, while for a dog it can be totally opposite. Dogs have a much more sensitive ear than humans. According to The American Kennel Club, humans typically hear between 20 Hertz and 20,000 Hertz, while dogs can hear sounds up to 50,000 Hertz. Dr. Nicole Ferriss at Gill Bright Animal Hospital has some advice for those with dogs throughout the holiday weekend. 'Most of the time the main trigger is just the loud noise because when you compare dogs and how well they can hear versus humans, they can hear significantly more than humans so anything that's loud for us is super loud for them,' Ferriss said. She also gave advice on some coping mechanisms for your fur babies as well. She said calming chewables and medications such as Trazodone or Gabapentin are good as needed for events like 4th of July or New Year's Eve where fireworks are a main concern. The medications can be given by your family veterinarian. She said the medications are not terribly expensive either for those concerned about price. 'The medications are around $20, if that's not affordable for you at this time then the calming chews are a good option,' she said. You can find various chewable bites at locations including Target, Petco, PetSmart, Amazon and sometimes Sam's Club. The ingredients in these calming bites usually contain chamomile and melatonin. Ferriss recommends name brands such as; Zesty Paws, Vet IQ Health and Wellness and Pet Honesty. She also mentioned the ThunderShirt, a velcro jacket for your dogs to put on and it mimics a hug to make your dog feel more comfortable. 'The jacket doesn't work for all dogs because the velcro noise can be loud and that scares some of them, it all depends on the individual dog itself, same for the chewables,' she said. 'Some dogs will go and find a secluded space, like a bathroom or a closet, areas of the house that usually don't have doors or windows, you can always try to bundle them up in a blanket to keep them comfortable, it all depends on the dog and how far away the fireworks are,' she said. Ferriss recommends keeping your dogs and cats inside during fireworks if possible, that way if they do get scared they don't run off. Gill Bright Animal Hospital will be open until noon on Friday, July 4 and all day Saturday, July 5. Dr. Nicole Hustead at the Lake Area Animal Hospital also recommends the anxiety medications as well as needed. The Hospital carries a calming collar and also calming shoes if you are interested in purchasing for your dogs. You must be a client to purchase. She also gave some at home remedies to try as well. 'You can put cotton balls in their ears and you can also put them in their crate and cover the crate with a blanket to form a den that can help make them comfortable,' Dr. Hustead said. Dr. Hustead would like for owners of dogs to always consider their dogs in advance when it comes to fireworks and prepare to make sure they are taken care of.
Newsweek
25-06-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Friendly Rescue Dog Returned To Shelter Twice for Being 'Too Playful'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Hearts have been melted by a rescue dog who was returned to the shelter twice for being "too playful," but all he wanted to do was make new friends. DJ, who is thought to be around a year old, was in a high-intake shelter in North Carolina earlier this year, before being transferred to the SPCA of Wake County on June 5. While it's unclear what happened in the past, it's clear that DJ has plenty of love to give. Indeed, Samantha Ranlet, communications manager at the SPCA of Wake County, told Newsweek that DJ is an adorable goofball who has "never had a negative thought about anybody." "DJ lives in a world full of rainbows and sunshine," Ranlet said. "Our staff spends a lot of enrichment time with him outside in the kiddie pool or playing with the hose—not only to keep him cool in the heat, but because he lights up when he gets to play in water." DJ the rescue dog in the shelter before being adopted on June 19. DJ the rescue dog in the shelter before being adopted on June 19. SPCA of Wake County Finding him a home didn't seem too difficult because DJ was adopted and thought he'd left the shelter for good. Unfortunately, it wasn't meant to be, and he was returned to the shelter because his owners couldn't manage his energy and friendliness. It wasn't long before DJ was chosen by another adopter and thought he'd found his second chance. But in just two days, they also decided he was too playful, and DJ was returned again. "He'd been in that home for two days during a trial adoption period which gives families a chance to see how the pet fits into their home before finalizing anything. He was returned because he was trying to befriend their cats, and the cats didn't appreciate his offers of friendship," Ranlet continued. It was heartbreaking for everyone at the shelter to see DJ back again. As much as they loved his company, he deserved a loving home. But he didn't dwell on the past and Ranlet said he took it in his stride. Indeed, on the same day he was taken back, he was already outside playing in the pool again. DJ is taking Trazodone, an antidepressant medicine that is often prescribed to people for anxiety and insomnia. This has been a great help for the rescue pup, who has struggled with the uncertainty of shelter life. DJ the rescue dog enjoying the pool at the shelter as he loves water. DJ the rescue dog enjoying the pool at the shelter as he loves water. SPCA of Wake County The shelter shared a post on Facebook explaining that DJ had been returned twice "for being too playful with other animals." Needless to say, the post broke plenty of hearts and generated over 2,600 reactions and more than 230 comments in a matter of days. But all was not lost, because on June 19, DJ was adopted once again. The shelter hopes it will be a case of third time's a charm. His new owners renamed him Nova, and with three other dogs in their home already, he'll have plenty of friends to play with. Ranlet told Newsweek it's "perfect for him," and he's finally got everything he wanted. "We explained to his new family the reasons he'd been returned before, so they knew they were signing up for a playful, energetic dog, and that was just what they were looking for," she continued. DJ (or Nova) has hopefully seen the last of the shelter now, but there are many more pups who are still waiting. To help those in need, the SPCA of Wake County has teamed up with Care First Animal Hospital to match all donations dollar for dollar. The Facebook post about DJ's return devastated many internet users, and hundreds of people took to the comments section to share their thoughts. One comment reads: "He does life with enthusiasm! Such a cutie pie! I hope your loving forever family finds you soon." Another Facebook user wrote: "He isn't too playful, the people were too boring." While another person added: "Stimulus seeking dogs can really wear you out, but training, patience and attention will help any dog be a lovely pet. Animals aren't robots and people need to be more understanding and patient." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? We want to see the best ones! Send them in to life@ and they could appear on our site.
Miami Herald
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Goofy dog kept returning to shelter for being ‘too playful.' Then came good news
A goofy dog kept returning to a North Carolina shelter for being 'too playful' — then came good news. The 1-year-old pup, known for his love of splashing in the pool, has now been adopted into a new home. 'We are hopeful that this time's the one for him,' Samantha Ranlet, a spokesperson for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Wake County, told McClatchy News in a June 20 email. 'They've renamed him Nova.' The dog — originally named DJ — first landed at the SPCA after he was transferred from another facility. Although the Raleigh-area shelter doesn't know much about his background, he was anxious upon arrival. 'We've discovered that he's much happier on a medication called Trazodone,' the shelter wrote in a Facebook post. 'These meds help him go from a frightened fella that hunches and startles at the sound of a door opening to a lively, playful pup.' DJ was adopted twice, but the situations didn't work out. Both times, his playful nature was too much for the other animals in his homes. 'He wants to be friends sooooo badly, but unfortunately his high energy, goofy antics, and in-your-face play style haven't meshed well with calmer companions,' the SPCA wrote after his latest return on June 17. 'He's a spirited dork which isn't the right fit for everyone, we get it! Now he's back here with us and we are on a mission — to find him a forever home and a dork-tastic animal friend who can keep up with his little-legged zoomies!' At the shelter, DJ became known as a mixed-breed dog who enjoys snuggling. He also has a more 'fun-loving' side that shows up when he's outdoors, according to an online adoption profile and a video shared on Facebook. 'He's the type of dog that's always smiling with his tongue hanging out,' Ranlet wrote. 'He's friends with everybody, and he's the first to greet new people and soak up some attention. He absolutely loves water. Our staff takes him out for play time in the kiddie pool, and he loses his mind — gator rolling, jumping and splashing around, with just the biggest smile on his face.' Then, two days after DJ came back to the shelter, he was adopted for a third time. McClatchy News has asked for more details about the latest adoption and is awaiting a response.
Daily Record
13-06-2025
- Daily Record
'Lazy' girlfriend caught by horror mistake after strangling and decapitating ex
Taylor Schadbusiness was already known to police but no one could predict the sickening act she would comment. An evil mum brutally murdered and decapitated her ex-boyfriend whilst her drug-dealing husband served time behind bars. Taylor Schadbusiness was already known to police but no one could predict the sickening act she would comment. The mum to a two-year-old boy lived in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and was married to husband Warren. The pair had been together since 2017, but by 2022 Warren was serving time in prison for distributing drugs. Whilst Warren was in prison, Schabusiness spiralled out of control developing a drug habit. She'd been in trouble for evading the police and was on probation, The Mirror reports. Shad who was a kind and compassionate man, reportedly became swept along by Schadbusiness' strong character. On the evening of February 21, 2022, Schadbusiness picked up Shad from his mum's house, where he lived. The pair then headed off to a friend's house party. Two days later on February 23 Shad's mum, Tara Pakanich, made a horrifying discovery. She had assumed that her son and Schadbusiness were still in the basement where her son slept. However, that morning, she heard a door slam and the sound of a vehicle driving away. Tara went down to check on Shad but she couldn't see him. Then, at the bottom of the basement stairs, she made a gruesome discovery - her son's severed head in a bucket. After a hysterical 911 call, the police arrived at the house just after 3am. They found the plastic bucket covered with a towel. When the towel was lifted, there was Shad's head along with his dismembered penis. Officers made more gruesome discoveries as they searched the basement. There was blood on a mattress, more body parts and organs stuffed in plastic bags and boxes. Shad's torso was in a tote bag with one of his feet - and a carving knife. It was clear that Shad had been murdered in the basement and dismembered. Schabusiness was the last person to be seen with Shad and investigators hunted her down to the minivan where she was living. Her clothes were covered in blood, and she had scratches and a cut on her thumb that had been caused by a knife. In the van were more of Shad's body parts, including his leg. Schabusiness was arrested and taken for questioning. At first, she said she'd blacked out while partying with Shad. When she was asked about Shad's head in the bucket, she responded, "That is pretty f***ed up." Schabusiness was then recorded making a shocking confession. She said that after smoking cannabis with friends, she'd gone with Shad back to his mum's house where she claimed they'd smoked methamphetamine. She also said she had injected herself and Shad with the sedative Trazodone. In the basement, the couple started to have sex. She said they'd previously engaged in erotic asphyxiation, so Shad was allegedly a willing participant when Schabusiness put a chain around his neck and tightened it. She told the police that Shad started to cough up blood, but that she could feel his heart beating so she"kept pulling and choking him harder". She continued strangling Shad for three to five minutes until he was dead. She admitted she had "liked it" and asked officers if they "knew what it was like to love something so much that you kill it". Hiding his organs Instead of calling the police, or fleeing the scene, Schabusiness continued to perform oral sex on Shad, and use sex toys on his body for several hours. The next morning, she found knives in the house and used them to dismember Shad's body. She said a bread knife was best due to the serrated blade. Schabusiness described how she'd positioned his body on the mattress and beheaded him over the bucket. She poured blood down a shower drain and removed organs. She admitted enjoying beheading Shad, but went on to say she'd "got lazy" as she had intended to take his body parts to her minivan. She was calm as she described the killing. At one point she said, "Damn the head. I can't believe I left the head, though." Then she laughed as she said the police were "going to have fun trying to find all of the organs". Schabusiness would eventually plead not guilty by reason of insanity, but a judge ruled that she was competent to stand trial. At one of her hearings, she attacked her lawyer. At the trial this year, defence lawyers argued that Schabusiness had suffered from years of drug abuse and trauma, including the death of her mother when she was young, and imprisonment of her dad for sexual assault on a minor. They said her mental illness meant she wasn't capable of understanding her actions. But the prosecution told the court about the cold-blooded killing. How she'd sexually abused Shad's corpse then mutilated him. In the lead up to the killing, Schabusiness had researched the Wisconsin serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer and had admitted to a psychologist that she "had a thing" for him. She even had pictures of him on her phone. In July, Schabusiness, now 25, was found guilty of murder, third-degree sexual abuse and mutilating a corpse. Two months later, she was sentenced. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. A risk to the public Shad's uncle Kelly Thyrion insisted there should be no chance of parole. "I will pray that you meet the same fate as your idealistic Jeffrey Dahmer," he said, referring to his murder by another inmate behind bars. Incredibly, Shad's dad Michael said that Schabusiness should be given a chance. "I forgive you..." he said. "It does no good to hate you." Schabusiness was given life in prison without the chance of parole for the murder and an additional 10 and a half years for mutilation of a corpse and sexual assault. She appeared to smile and pull faces from beneath a large white mask, known as a spit hood to prevent spitting or biting. The judge said Schabusiness was a risk to the public. "This crime offends human decency, it offends human dignity, and it offends the human community." From prison, Schabusiness' husband Warren made a statement saying he was imprisoned because he'd been framed - and added that he'll stand by his wife "forever". Schabusiness is behind bars and Shad's murder has become a series of shocking headlines. A young man lost his life in the most senseless and brutal way, while his killer continues to show no remorse.
