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Nationwide animal shelters say they’re facing a crisis

Animal shelters across the country say they are at 95% capacity and approaching a crisis level as pets are given up. Some individual shelters are out of room, forcing them to make hard decisions. Kris Van Cleave reports on the issue, and on one shelter doing everything they can to help families keep their beloved pets at home. Source

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U.S. faces increased pressure over ties with Israel

The United States has felt increasing pressure to push Israel to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Middle Eastern diplomats to hear demands for a ceasefire in the territory, and hundreds of employees from an independent U.S. government agency signed a petition calling for the same. Christina Ruffini reports. Source

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Author Michael Easter discusses new book “The Scarcity Brain”

It’s common advice to hear that everything should be in done in moderation – but author Michael Easter takes a look at why that can be hard to do in his new book, “Scarcity Brain.” Easter studies what’s called the “scarcity loop,” which drives us to repeat behaviors and is an evolutionary development humans have had since the beginning of time. Michelle Miller has more. Source

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Tokyo Mobility Show celebrates the vehicles of the future

Some of the best vehicles on the road get a splashy unveiling at the Tokyo Mobility Show – but it’s not just cars on display. The show also celebrates devices like wheelchairs and potential designs like air taxis and exoskeleton suits. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Japan. Source

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Native Hawaiians fear they will be priced out of the state after Maui fires

As Maui rebuilds from this summer’s deadly wildfires, many people native to the region fear that they will be forever priced out of their homeland. Hawaii is already the most expensive state in the nation, and the fires and rebuilding process may only contribute to an exodus of native-born Hawaiians. Adam Yamaguchi has more. Source

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