Going to the dogs bakery boom reshapes pet culture
In a brisk trend, hundreds of bakeries catering to canine palates have opened as the economy booms and dog love deepens. In Lower Manhattan, swarms of foot-long rats pose a new problem for residents, adding urban tension to an era of rapid growth.
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Woman struck by concrete on Manhattan street
A 25 year old woman was hit on the head by a concrete chunk in front of 105 East 29th Street and left in critical but stable condition. Police linked the incident to two prior attacks in New York last year. Nicole Barrett earlier survived brain surgeries after a paving brick attack in Midtown. Paris Drake, an ex convict, was arrested and charged in Barrett case.
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Barak's coalition government collapses in Israel
In a rapid upheaval in Jerusalem Prime Minister Ehud Barak faces a toppled ruling coalition as three right wing parties including Shas exit citing fear over concessions to Palestinians at Camp David. Foreign Minister David Levy vows to boycott the summit signaling a major political setback.
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Pets can bite despite being familiar
Odessa animal officials warn bites can come from family pets or neighbor dogs. In late June a Labrador attacked a Pecos letter carrier, injuring hands and leg, while a July incident left a 4 year old boy dead after mauling by a husky and malamute. Animal control fields hundreds of bite calls yearly and urges immediate reporting and medical care.
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Texas bans online car buying for consumers says state official
A Texas Motor Vehicle Division official says new car sales online are illegal under a 1960s law that bans car brokers. Only licensed dealers with a franchise can sell new cars, preventing online middlemen from completing deals for Texas customers. Rep Rick Green opposed the Texas stance on online car buying services.
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Alzheimer’s rise alarm as patient numbers surge ahead
Scientists warn that Alzheimer's cases will dramatically increase in the coming years. The report outlines projected jumps in prevalence, outlining risk factors and implications for health systems and caregivers.
Experts predict rapid increase in Alzheimer's
Experts warned at the world’s largest Alzheimer's meeting that more than 22 million people worldwide could be affected by 2025 as researchers urge early detection of subtle signs a decade before dementia. They note a 12 percent yearly progression from mild cognitive impairment to full Alzheimer’s with no cure yet, and identify risks such as genetics head injury and high blood pressure while education appears protective. See ALZHEIMER'S on Page 2A.
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