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Photo: Humane Society International UK This year’s Yulin Dog Meat Festival is set to run from June 21 -30, and will likely lead to the slaughter of thousands of dogs. In an effort to decrease this death toll, activists in China are working to save canines caught in the dog meat trade. According to HSI, a group of Chinese activists, who wish to remain anonymous, recently rescued 62 dogs from a backstreet slaughterhouse in Yulin, China....

Photo: Leon Bennett/WireImage Actor Terrence J was the victim of an attempted robbery in Los Angeles on Wednesday morning. Police responded to the incident around 3 a.m. local time, when the former BET host (né Terrence Jenkins) pulled into the driveway of a Sherman Oaks home with another passenger,KTLAandFox 11reported. The two victims noticed another vehicle blocking them in the driveway, from which four armed men exited and approached Jenkins' car....

Adam Sandleris coming out on top. The comedian, 53, picked up the best male lead 2020 Independent Spirit Award forUncut Gemsafter being snubbed inthe Oscarscategory. Sandler’s dramatic turn in the hectic Safdie Brothers film brought him critical acclaim. TheMurder Mysterystar plays a jewelry store owner deep in gambling debt who places all he has left on the sale of a rare gem. Sandler beat out Robert Pattinson forThe Lighthouse, Chris Galust forGive Me Liberty, Kelvin Harrison Jr....

Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Adam Sandlerbravely let his daughters guide his speech as he received the Film Tribute Award at the 2022 Gotham Awards. TheHustleactor explained to the crowd that he allowed his two teen daughters —Sunny Madeline, 14, andSadie Madison, 16 — to write his speech accepting the honor. “I told my daughters Sadie and Sunny, who are 16 and 14, that I didn’t write a speech, and they said phrases like, ‘Rude’ and ‘You’re mean,’ " Sandler joked to the audience in New York City Monday night....

Adele at THE 65TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS.Photo:Stewart Cook/CBS via Getty Stewart Cook/CBS via Getty Adeleis toasting to the end of her 2023 Las Vegas residency. The “I Drink Wine” singer, 35, has decided to imbibe once again aftertaking a step back from alcoholic beverages. “I’m just going to chill. I’m annoyed as well that I’m sick because this is red wine weather,” she said. “I stopped drinking, but obviously now I’m ready to start again because it is my break....

Photo: Marcus Ingram/WireImage The newest face onChicago Fireis full of energy — both onscreen and off. Adriyan Rae joined Firehouse 51 at the beginning of season 9 as Gianna Mackey, a determined young paramedic who grew up withJoe Cruz(Joe Minoso). The character, Rae says felt like a perfect match for her from the jump. “She instinctually just sat into my body and [her words] came out of my mouth really easily,” Rae tells PEOPLE of how it felt to prepare for the audition....

WhileAeriehas been known for featuring women of all shapes and sizes, the lingerie line just released its most inclusive campaign yet. The American Eagle brand revealed the photos for their new #AerieREAL line, which features many different, un-retouched women—including those who have disabilities, chronic illnesses, scars, stretch marks and are cancer survivors. One woman is seen using crutches, while another posed in her wheelchair. Women who use insulin pumps and colostomy bags are also featured....

Photo: Brevard County Sheriff’s OfficeThe service dog of a disabled veteran had its tail amputated after a Florida groomer allegedly attacked the animal during an appointment.James Cordell Doughy Suthann was arrested on Monday on charges of felony cruelty to animals, according to astatementfrom the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.During a “violent incident” at a local salon, Suthann allegedly became angry when the 8-year-old German Shepard would not stand still as Suthann was trying to complete the grooming process, police say....

Photo: Henry Holland/Instagram And the bride wore … pink. Agyness Deyn got married to hedge fund manager Joel McAndrew in Brooklyn on Sunday. Deyn’s longtime friend and designer Henry Holland shared the newson Instagram, posting several shots of Deyn and McAndrew standing in front of a stunning building in Brooklyn Heights. “She came to the studio in May or June, tried on a few things, and then said, ‘Do whatever you think best!...

Evan Vucci/AP. Mike Pence’s lead Secret Service agent was warned about a security risk on Jan. 5, 2021, a day before a mob ofDonald Trumpsupporters stormed the U.S. Capitol — some of them chanting for the vice president to be hanged — in an effort to overturnJoe Biden’s 2020 presidential victory. Marc Short, chief of staff to Pence at the time, called the agent, Tim Giebels, into to his office and told him that Trump planned to publicly turn against the vice president for refusing to contest the electoral vote tally which favored Biden, according to areport inThe New York Times....

Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr.Photo: Courtesy the Brown Family Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. made history this summer when hebecame the first Black person to ever lead a branch of the U.S. military, as the Air Force Chief of Staff. The son of an Army colonel, Brown has a long history of service: he’s logged more than 2,900 flying hours, including 130 in combat, and prior to his newest promotion, was the commander of Pacific Air Forces, Air Component Commander for U....

Photo: Southwest Airlines After hearing about his pilot’s incredible story of patriotism and survival, one young airline passenger received the ultimate surprise visit from his hero. Seth fell asleep on the flight and was unable to get Udell’s signature, but his mom didn’t give up. After doing everything she could to find the pilot, she was able to find Udell’s wife — who also works for Southwest as a flight attendant — on Facebook, where she messaged her and asked for the autograph....

Ella Kissi-Debrah.Photo: HOLLIE ADAMS/Getty Images A coroner in the United Kingdom has made history after determining that air pollution was a cause of death for a 9-year-old girl who died following an asthma attack. Ella Kissi-Debrah, who died in February 2013, is now believed to be the first person in the world to have air pollution listed as a cause of death on a death certificate, according to theBritish Lung Foundation....