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After losing his home, a cat attached himself to the people who took him in, sticking with them all day. VentureMichelleA sweet 10-month-old tabby cat was forced out of his home when his owner was evicted. Left behind and with no one to claim him, he began to waste away, deprived of nourishment and care."We don't know the circumstances behind the tenants, but when animals get caught in the crosshairs, where do they go? Venture (the cat) could have landed on the street. Thankfully, our team didn't let that happen," Little Wanderers NYC shared.One of their rescuers promptly responded to the call for help and brought the deserving cat to safety. "Venture is flawlessly friendly. He is so grateful and just wants to be someone's perfect house cat." He was very underweight and malnourished when he was rescuedNoraNora, his rescuer, took him in for the night and was deeply moved by his sweet and gentle nature. Overjoyed to have a companion, Venture nestled close to her and eventually drifted off to sleep."He purred and held hands like she was the best thing that ever happened to him. He is chatty but settles right next to you." He wouldn't eat unless someone was by his sideNoraVenture was skinny and frail when he first arrived but refused to touch his food unless he had company. "He only wanted to eat when someone was there with him," Nora shared with Love Meow."He wanted to be a little velcro baby, sticking with you wherever you went. On his first night, Venture just curled up and slept on me." Venture nestled close to Nora and fell asleep on herNora"We often focus on sick and injured cats, but Venture would have definitely declined in a shelter and was far too friendly to survive outdoors. He adores other friendly cats and sees everyone as a friend."Michelle, an experienced foster carer, came across a post about Venture needing a foster home and jumped at the chance to take him in. He wanted to be a velcro kittyNora"He sounded like a perfect fit for us - we have our own young adult male cat who loves it when we foster other young friendly males, and he fits the bill," Michelle told Love Meow."When we got him, he was super malnourished and underweight. His hair was falling out in clumps, probably due to stress and not eating properly." NoraDespite being rough around the edges and anxious in his new environment, Venture remained a gentle soul, his wary eyes longing for love."We had to sit with him and hand-feed him meat baby food and treats to get him to eat. He warmed up quickly and was so friendly that we were able to introduce him to our resident cat within a few days. By the end of the week, he was roaming around our house freely as a full-time member of the family." Venture quickly adjusted to his new foster homeMichelleVenture has gained a whole pound within two weeks. His coat no longer sheds and has become soft and gleaming."He's extremely sweet and loves to cuddle and be around people all the time. He's also very chatty and loves walking around the house, meowing and chit-chatting about nothing. He'll let you pick him up indefinitely and rarely tries to wriggle free. If you place him in your lap or near you, he'll stay there." He follows his people around, filling the air with his adorable meows and chirpsMichelleVenture has discovered his favorite toy - a catnip kicker shaped in a fish - and carries it around as his most prized possession.He stays close to his people, following them from room to room as their sweet and loyal companion. He showers them with snuggles and fills the air with his cheerful chirping, sharing tales of his day. Venture and his favorite toyMichelleNothing brings more joy than curling in bed with his people and being by their side all day.Venture has embarked on a new journey filled with love and hope, surrounded by compassionate people committed to giving him the best life possible. MichelleShare this story with your friends. More on Venture and Little Wanderers NYC on Instagram and Facebook.Related story: Family and Their Cat Change Everything for Little 4-week-old Kitten in a World He Cannot See

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Incumbent GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina has won the Republican primary in the Palmetto State's 1st Congressional District."We did it - You, Lowcountry voters did it! A thousand times over - THANK YOU!" Mace tweeted.'Congresswoman Nancy Mace has my Complete and Total Endorsement!'The lawmaker had been endorsed by former President Donald Trump, the presumptive 2024 Republican presidential nominee."It is my great honor to Endorse a Strong Conservative Voice for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. Nancy Mace worked hard campaigning across South Carolina in support of our Record-Breaking WIN. In Congress, she is fighting to Secure the Border, Strengthen our Military, Support our Veterans, Uphold the Rule of Law, Stop Political Weaponization, and Protect and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment. Congresswoman Nancy Mace has my Complete and Total Endorsement!" Trump had declared on Truth Social.Mace, who has served in Congress since 2021, was one of the eight House Republicans who voted to oust then-Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California from the speakership last year.GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, who instigated the McCarthy ouster, congratulated Mace on her victory. "Congratulations Nancy Mace! The McCarthy Revenge Tour bombs in its opening night," he tweeted.Mace is listed as a member of the "Conservative Climate Caucus."South Carolina voters are permitted to choose to vote in either the Republican or Democratic primary in the state, "but not both," according to scvotes.gov.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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Throughout history, the rich and powerful have attempted to control access to items considered luxurious or status symbols. Today, this is done through marketing and price setting (a prominent example is the strict control of the number of diamonds allowed to enter the global market). In previous eras, however, consumption could be directly regulated through the passage of sumptuary laws. These laws forbade ordinary citizens from obtaining food, clothing, or goods made of a particular material in order to reinforce social hierarchies. Sumptuary laws were also passed by religious institutions in order to prevent temptation and ensure moral behavior. Laws that regulate consumption have been passed throughout human civilization and continue to exist in the modern world (even in the United States).  The Law that Led to Roman Honor Killings, and Other Extreme Roman Marriage Laws  Read moreSection: NewsHistoryAncient TraditionsRead Later 

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