A cat left out on the streets found his way into a shelter, determined to be someone's one and only. ArtieClifton Animal ShelterArtie, the cat, was left behind when his family moved away. For a while, he wandered the streets, learning to fend for himself and dreaming of the day he'd have a home again.Thanks to a TNR program, he was finally rescued. His irresistibly sweet and affectionate nature proved he was never meant for street life. Clifton Animal Shelter welcomed him with open arms, determined to find him the perfect forever home."He is a special cat with a heart full of love to give," Clifton Animal Shelter shared. Clifton Animal Shelter"Artie is FIV+, which means his immune system needs a little extra care to keep him healthy. But don't let that scare you—FIV+ cats can live long, happy lives with proper care. Artie loves giving head bumps and basking in all the love and attention he can get.""He is the kind of cat who will curl up on your lap and purr the day away." Clifton Animal ShelterAs soon as the staff walked in, his eyes lit up, his purr started rumbling, and he was all set to cuddle his way into their hearts."Artie's journey hasn't been easy, but his sweet nature has shone through it all. This handsome boy was one of several cats thrown outside by their owner. Thankfully, Artie found his way to us." Clifton Animal ShelterAt around 2-3 years old, Artie had a reputation for being the snuggliest cat in town. He thrived on attention, always ready to smother his people with kisses.He was so human-focused that he longed for a quiet home, where he could be the star of the show and never have to share this humans with other animals. Clifton Animal ShelterHe greeted everyone who passed by his kennel with a gentle head bump, hoping for their attention or a tasty treat. His charming personality made him an instant favorite among the volunteers. "Artie is a reminder that life's hardships can't dim a kind heart."He was a ray of sunshine at the shelter, radiating life and love. Clifton Animal Shelter"He's incredibly active and loves to explore his surroundings, always on the lookout for fun. When he's not investigating his environment, Artie is all about cuddles."For several months, Artie poured his heart into charming every visitor he met, hoping to sweep them off their feet. While some of the cats who arrived at the shelter with him had been adopted, Artie continued to wait for his happily ever after. Clifton Animal ShelterThe staff were puzzled as to why he hadn't been chosen, given his friendly nature and constant craving for affection. "Artie has been waiting at the shelter for months, watching other cats come and go while he remains behind.""He's a total love bug who wants to be someone's cuddle buddy." Clifton Animal Shelter"Every day, Artie hopes that today will be his day—the day someone looks at him and sees what we see: a gentle soul who just wants a warm lap to curl up on. But each night, he goes to bed alone, still waiting for his person to come."They never stopped rooting for Artie, sharing his story over and over, until they finally received the news they'd been waiting for. Artie has been adoptedClifton Animal Shelter"Artie waited a long time.... All he wanted was a lap to sit on and someone to fall in love with him. Because he has FIV, he was overlooked time and time again—but we're so happy to share that he finally found his person."After all his efforts to win someone over, this snuggle king has found the family of his dreams. Freed from the confines of a cage and the noise of the shelter, he now cozies up in bed with his humans, keeping their laps warm and hearts full. Happy and lovedClifton Animal ShelterShare this story with your friends. More cats like Artie at Clifton Animal Shelter on Instagram and Facebook.Related story: Cat Holds on Tightly to Person After Leaving Kennel, Days Later She Has Four Kittens by Her Side

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The Senate parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, ruled that several key provisions in the "big, beautiful bill" violate the Byrd Rule, potentially setting the stage for the provisions to be removed altogether. In order to avoid a filibuster and pass the bill under a simple majority, the legislation needs to be compliant with the Byrd Rule, which prevents "extraneous" provisions from being included in reconciliation. The "extraneous" provisions MacDonough ruled against include key climate and financial provisions. Although these rulings can be contentious, they are not set in stone.One provision the parliamentarian ruled against came from the Senate Banking Committee's reconciliation text, which would have cut $6.4 billion in funding from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. She also ruled against cutting $1.4 billion by reducing the wages for Federal Reserve staff, cutting $293 million from the Office of Financial Research, and cutting $771 million by abolishing the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.MacDonough also ruled against a provision that would repeal green energy subsidies authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act, as well as certain tailpipe emission standards put forth by the Environmental Protection Agency.RELATED: Republican support wanes as Senate overhauls key provisions in 'big, beautiful bill' Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesAlthough these rulings can be contentious, they are not set in stone. James Wallner, vice president of policy at the Foundation for American Innovation, told Blaze News that the parliamentarian's rulings are based on precedent and provide an advisory role subject to the chair."There's how it works on paper, and then how it works in practice," Wallner said. "The parliamentarian is just a staffer. So we have a parliamentarian because you have all these different procedural authorities and Senate rules. The Senate rules, though, are very vague, and they are many pages long.""So you have all these rules, but oftentimes what happens is the rule isn't very explicit, and there are ambiguities," Wallner added. "So when there are ambiguities, the parliamentarian will advise the Senate. At least in theory." RELATED: SALT Republicans left seething after Senate makes major changes to the 'big, beautiful bill' Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty ImagesWallner said the parliamentarian works alongside both majority and minority committee staff to identify provisions that violate the Byrd Rule. Once the parliamentarian issues a ruling, a senator has to raise a point of order on the floor about the Byrd violations. The parliamentarian then advises the chair, who ultimately makes the final decision as to whether the provision in question is a violation. Although MacDonough ultimately serves in an advisory capacity, Wallner told Blaze News that senators often like to point the finger at the parliamentarian. "Senators talk about her as if she's the only one who decides," Wallner said. "But it's a very convenient way for them to kind of pass the buck and act like they're not in charge. The parliamentarian has no power to actually issue it authoritatively." "It can be adversarial, but it's through that adversarial process that you really get a robust discussion of these provisions," Wallner added. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to make inroads with the food industry, meeting up with Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol earlier this week.On Wednesday, Kennedy hosted Niccol in D.C., where the two men discussed the options at Starbucks. According to Kennedy, Niccol pledged "to further MAHA its menu."'Our diverse menu of high-quality foods and beverages empower[s] customers to make informed nutritional decisions.'Kennedy also congratulated the coffee giant for offering so many items featuring natural ingredients. "I was pleased to learn that Starbucks' food and beverages already avoid artificial dyes, artificial flavors, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, and other additives," he said in an X post on Wednesday.A representative from Starbucks confirmed to several outlets that Niccol and Kennedy had a productive meeting.RELATED: Kennedy has Big Pharma ads in his sights — and he's not the only one mulling a crackdown — (@) "Our diverse menu of high-quality foods and beverages empower[s] customers to make informed nutritional decisions, with transparency on ingredients, calories, and more. Plus, we keep it real — no high-fructose corn syrup, artificial dyes, flavors, or artificial trans fats," the company said in a statement, according to Fox Business.Kennedy has been on a tear lately, railing against the harmful effects of artificial food and beverage additives, especially artificial colorings. In April, his department and the Food and Drug Administration revealed a plan to phase out all petroleum-based synthetic dyes from America's food supply.Starbucks has also announced several health-related changes in the last year. In November, the company decided to end the practice of charging extra for non-dairy milk. Then two months later, it began permitting customers to adjust the sweetness level in their matcha beverages.Earlier this month, Starbucks revealed that a protein cold foam was undergoing testing and could soon be available. Niccol claimed he was inspired with the idea after watching Starbucks patrons adding protein powder to their purchases."I'm like, well, wait a second, we can make this experience better for them," he recalled, according to Axios.Niccol told the outlet that the protein cold foam is not "years away" but "months away."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

More than six years after a Jewish American was killed in a politically motivated attack in the West Bank, the Supreme Court has finally opened up a pathway for his family to seek justice in the U.S. On Friday, the Supreme Court handed down a unanimous decision that upheld a 2019 law meant to combat terrorism and to allow victims to take legal action against two Palestinian groups, the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority, according to the Wall Street Journal. 'Congress and the President made a considered judgment to subject the PLO and PA to liability in U.S. courts as part of a comprehensive legal response to "halt, deter, and disrupt" acts of international terrorism that threaten the life and limb of American citizens.'This law, the Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act, "deems the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority — if they engage in specified conduct — to have consented to personal jurisdiction in civil suits brought in the United States under the Antiterrorism Act," the opinion stated.The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that this act does not violate the Due Process clause of the Fifth Amendment for these groups. To state this positively, the case rules that these Palestinian organizations do consent to personal jurisdiction in civil suits brought in the United States.RELATED: 'Terrorist piece of s**t': Muslim NYC mayoral candidate gets car-bomb threat — despite not owning a car Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty ImagesChief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, emphasized that the intent of the law is aligned with the government's broader foreign policy agenda to combat terrorism and to protect American citizens: "In respectively passing and signing the PSJVTA into law, Congress and the President made a considered judgment to subject the PLO and PA to liability in U.S. courts as part of a comprehensive legal response to 'halt, deter, and disrupt' acts of international terrorism that threaten the life and limb of American citizens."The decision overturns the 2022 opinion of a lower court by U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman in Manhattan, who previously deemed the PSJVTA to be unconstitutional and dismissed the case brought on behalf of Ari Fuld, according to a 2022 article by Reuters. This prior case was brought against the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority by members of Ari Fuld's family. Fuld was fatally stabbed in 2018 in an Israeli settlement in the West Bank. While Furman described the case for justice for Ari Fuld as "morally compelling," he nevertheless dismissed the case on the grounds that the 2019 law was unconstitutional. This most recent decision is a major step forward for these families to hold these organizations accountable for American victims of terror in the Middle East. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

The Trump administration was dealt a defeat in court Friday after a federal judge ordered the release of anti-Israel Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil.Khalil's presence in the U.S. had been determined to have an "adverse foreign policy consequence" by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, based on his links to violent protests at Columbia University against Israel and Jewish students attending the school.He had led activities 'aligned to Hamas, a designated terrorist organization,' and his deportation was 'in support of President Trump’s executive orders prohibiting anti-Semitism.'U.S. District Court Judge Michael Farbiarz for New Jersey had previously disagreed with that assessment, and in Friday's decision, he said Khalil needed to be released from detention at a Louisiana jail.Khalil's attorneys and defenders have accused the Trump administration of improperly cracking down on free speech in their actions against the pro-Palestinian protester. A memo from Rubio said that Khalil should be deported because of his "antisemitic protests and disruptive activities," which had fostered a "hostile environment for Jewish students in the United States."The Trump administration has also argued that Khalil lied in his application for a green card, but he has denied those allegations. RELATED: Piers Morgan issues devastating argument on detention of pro-Hamas migrant Mahmoud Khalil Attorneys for Khalil argued that he faced torture and even death if he were deported from the U.S.After Khalil's detention in March, DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said that he had led activities "aligned to Hamas, a designated terrorist organization," and his deportation was “in support of President Trump’s executive orders prohibiting anti-Semitism.”Farbiarz was nominated to the court by former President Joe Biden in 2023.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

FBC Firebreak, the multiplayer spin-off set in the world of Alan Wake and Control, tanked on Steam at release, but developer Remedy is promising major changes to come. In a new statement from the studio, it promises to overhaul the game’s first hours and make progression less grindy. The statement was released alongside FBC Firebreak’s first major patch, which implements some of these changes. Continue reading FBC Firebreak is still struggling on Steam, as Remedy promises to make changes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best co-op games, Best FPS games, Best Game Pass games

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