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How to keep your pets safe through the holidays
SUMMARY: In the holiday season, it’s essential to show love and care for our pets, alongside our loved ones. Data Galvan from Best Friends Animal Society in Houston introduced Skipper, a three-and-a-half-month-old pup, emphasizing the importance of pet safety during festivities like Thanksgiving. While including pets in holiday celebrations, it’s crucial to avoid harmful foods such as bones and chocolate. Best Friends is hosting a two-day kitten adoption event, waiving fees and offering spayed, neutered, and vaccinated pets. They also encourage fostering as a way to help animals in need. For more information, visit bestfriends.org/Houston.
Debra Galvan, Lifesaving program manager with Best Friends Animal Society, shares tips on how to keep your pets friendly through the holidays.
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Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to state charges in death of UnitedHealthcare CEO
SUMMARY: Luigi Mangione, 26, who is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, pleaded not guilty to murder and terrorism charges in a Manhattan courtroom. His trial will occur alongside federal charges that could lead to the death penalty. Mangione’s attorney argued that comments from officials, including NYC Mayor Eric Adams, have jeopardized his right to a fair trial. Arrested after a five-day search, Mangione was found with a weapon linked to the crime and a notebook expressing hostility toward the insurance industry. The incident has sparked public outrage regarding healthcare issues in the U.S.
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Man arrested moments after stabbing woman he followed on METRO bus
SUMMARY: Houston Police report that a man followed a woman off a Metro Bus, held her at knife point, and stabbed her multiple times. She was rushed to the hospital for surgery, with her condition currently unknown. This attack occurred hours after he allegedly threatened another victim with a gun, although that victim was unharmed. The suspect, who led police on a brief chase before being arrested with the weapon used in the stabbing, is in custody but has not yet been charged. Investigators are connecting the two incidents and found evidence of a past robbery on him.
Investigators said there was also evidence linking the man to a robbery at gunpoint earlier that day. The knife was recovered but not the gun, police said.
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How to turn a side hustle into a small business
SUMMARY: Angel Conto, a San Antonio artist, transformed her side hustle, Konita Crafts, into a full-time business after leaving a medical job. Beginning her creative journey before the pandemic, she adapted by offering digital illustrations and later expanded to physical products like t-shirts and mugs. Angel emphasizes small goals and social media for promotion, avoiding expensive advertising. She highlights the importance of networking and utilizing local resources, crediting her family for support. Her journey reflects hard work and passion, and she advises aspiring entrepreneurs to dream big but start small, while staying prepared for business growth.
Angel Contero created Que Bonita Crafts as she struggled to find joy in her job in the medical field. It has been six years since she turned her small business into a full-time venture, and she has learned a lot from her experience.
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