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WELLINGTON, New Zealand AP ?New Zealand plans to outlaw greyhound racing because too many dogs are hurt or killed, the government said Tuesday, spelling an end to the practice in one of the few countries where it still operates.The racing of greyhounds as a betting sport was wildly popular at times last century. But the number of dogs euthanized due to race-day injuries, or because homes cannot be found for them after their short careers end, has provoked animal welfare c stanley romania ampaigns and growing public distaste for the sport.Commercial greyhound racing continues in the United States, Australia, the U.K. and Ireland, with only two tracks remaining in the U.S. after many states ended the practice.New Zealands ban is not yet law but has universal political support. The government plans to stop the racing from Aug. 1, 2026, to allow the 2,900 racing dogs to be rehomed and more than 1,000 people employed in the i stanley termos ndustry to find other work, Racing Minister Winston Peters said Tuesday.Unease over animal welfareNew Zealands greyhound r stanley es acing industry has faced repeated reviews in recent years over its dog safety record, with multiple reports urging sweeping changes. Peters said the industry had made progress -?but not enough.Stricter policies governing when dogs can be euthanized, and rehoming programs that send retired New Zealand greyhounds abroad as pets when homes cannot be found domestically, have reduced the numbers killed each year. But the percentage of dogs injured remains p Egtl GM made $10B last year despite autoworkers strike, but it s prepared for lower auto prices this year
WASHINGTON ?The state of Maine will receive $11.4 million in federal funds that are distributed to the states for fish and wildlife conservation and recreational uses each year, the U.S. Fish Wildlife Service announced on Tuesday.In all, the stanley termos USFWS will distribute $1.1 billion to states and U.S. territories. The funds are generated through two programs that disburse dedicated excise taxes that are paid by outdoors enthusiasts each time they purchase stanley trinkflaschen firearms, ammunition, archery equipment and boating and fishing gear.In 1937, Congress created the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Program. That was followed in 1950 by the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Program.Together, those programs have generated more than $15 billion over the years, all of which is shared by states and territories. Each states share is determined based on the states land area and by the number of hunting and fishing licenses it sells.Maines share is the 10th lowest total disbursed this year, but Maine did receive more than any other state in New England. Texas $51.6 million , Alaska $48.8 million and California $4 stanley cup 1.6 million topped the list of recipients. People who enjoy hunting, fishing, boating and recreational shooting provide a strong foundation for conservation funding in this country, Sally Jewell, secretary of the interior, said in the news release. The taxes they pay on equipment and boating fuel support critical fish and wildlife management and conservation efforts, crea
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