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Democrats introduce bill to ban rodent-killing glue traps
Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., has introduced a bill that would see a national ban placed on the possession and use of glue traps to catch rodents.
The move was announced by Lieu via press release on Wednesday where he denounced the traps as being among the cruelest ways to eliminate rodents and said that they pose a public health risk. Glue traps are boards coated with adhesive, which are used to catch and kill pests.
Lieu’s bill, named the “Glue Trap Prohibition Act,” is endorsed by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), the Humane Society Legislative Fund, and the Humane Society of the United States.
Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., left, has introduced a bill that would see a national ban placed on the possession and use of glue traps to catch rodents. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images, left, and Fatih Aktas/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images, right.)
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“In their attempts to escape the glue, animals may tear off their skin, and some may even gnaw off their own limbs,” a statement put out by Lieu reads. “Animals that do not escape die of blood loss, suffocation, or dehydration.”
The traps are already banned in England, Iceland, Ireland and New Zealand, as well as in over 100 airports across the country, according to Lieu. The CDC urges Americans not to use glue traps, as ensnared rodents can spread disease.
Lieu said his legislation was inspired by the city of West Hollywood in California becoming the first city in the country to ban glue traps. Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif. is co-sponsoring Lieu’s bill.
“Glue traps are ruthless, inhumane, and can be dangerous to the health of humans and their pets,” Lieu said in the statement.
Rodent glue traps and mechanical traps are displayed alongside chemical rodent-killing agents on the shelf of a hardware store in New York City. Two leading Democratic members of congress are co-sponsoring a bill to ban glue traps that are used to kill rodents. (Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
“There are numerous other ways to trap small animals that don’t prolong their suffering. As a proud member of the Animal Protection Caucus, I’m pleased to introduce this bill to stop the needless suffering of these animals.”
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Tracy Reiman, the executive vice chair of PETA, said that Lieu showed compassion and leadership by introducing the bill.
“This crucial legislation can help protect vulnerable species of wildlife and save tens of thousands of small animals each year from being injured, permanently disabled, and killed by dehydration, injury or starvation in these primitive, cruel traps,” Reiman said.
A rat crosses a Times Square subway platform in New York. Democrats in Congress have introduced a PETA-backed bill that, if passed into law, would ban the use and possession of glue traps used to catch rodents. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
Meanwhile, Dr. James Jensvold, the president of Democrats for the Protection of Animals, an animal welfare club based in Los Angeles County, said that glue traps are “cruel and indiscriminate, and probably responsible for more suffering than any other wildlife control product on the market.”
“Any animal, be it the intended target or a beloved family pet, can be caught in the trap and suffer a slow death by starvation or suffocation. Humane alternatives exist. It’s time that the United States join the growing number of countries that have prohibited these outdated and unethical devices.”
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A suspect was arrested Saturday after a shooting near San Francisco’s Pride celebrations left one person wounded and an officer hurt during a foot chase, police said.
The San Francisco Police Department said officers were monitoring Pride events near United Nations Plaza around 3:32 p.m. when the shooting occurred.
Officers found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound and immediately began rendering aid. The victim was taken to an area hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
Police said officers in the area quickly located a person matching the suspect’s description, prompting a foot pursuit. During the chase, one officer suffered minor injuries.
The suspect was eventually taken into custody, and the person’s name has not been released.
Police said the investigation remains active despite the arrest.
Broncos QB Bo Nix is one of an projected four quarterbacks the Cardinals have never faced previously.
The Arizona Cardinals will take on the Denver Broncos in Week 7, facing them at State Farm Stadium. The Broncos’ starting quarterback is Bo Nix.
It will be the first time that the Cardinals face Nix in a regular-season game.
Bo Nix through 2 NFL seasons
Nix enters this third NFL season. He has led the Broncos to the playoffs twice.
He is 24-10 as a starter and 1-1 in the playoffs.
Through two seasons, he has completed 64.8% of his passes for 7,706 yards, 54 touchdowns and 23 interceptions. He has rushed for nine touchdowns in two seasons.
Nix is one of four projected starting quarterbacks the Cardinals will face for the first time ever this season. The others are:
- Jaxson Dart, New York Giants
- Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints
- Fernando Mendoza, Las Vegas Raiders
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The Seattle Seahawks are the defending champions following a fantastic run in 2025 which resulted in the second Lombardi Trophy in franchise history. Despite this, they’re not the favorites to win their division in 2026.
Instead, the Los Angeles Rams are the hot team, thanks in large part to the addition of Myles Garrett. The two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year does give them a huge boost, but the Seahawks know they can still win their division once again.
Here we dive into three reasons to believe that will be the case for Mike Macdonald and his team.
3. Passing attack will be improved
With Klint Kubiak leaving to take the head coaching job with the Las Vegas Raiders, Brian Fleury is set to take over as the offensive coordinator in Seattle. Fleury spent the past seven years with the San Francisco 49ers and was most recently their run game coordinator and tight ends coach.
He’s expected to feature a run-heavy offense once again, but that doesn’t mean the Seahawks aerial attack won’t be a problem for opposing teams. With Sam Darnold entering his second season with the team, he’s going to have far more comfort with his teammates. As Seahawks On SI’s Russell Baxter wrote, he’s also unsatisfied with his performance in the Super Bowl and wants to improve in 2026.
His motivation, along with the presence of Jaxson Smith-Njigba is enough for the offense to be as dangerous as they were last year. Rashid Shaheed having a full offseason with the team is a reason to believe they can be even better.
2. The run game will be a strength once again
Losing Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III in free agency was a blow, but the Seahawks made sure to enter the new season with just as much firepower in the ground game. Even with Zach Charbonnet still recovering from a torn ACL, the Seahawks have a strong unit.
Led by rookie Jadarian Price, Seattle also has Emanuel Wilson and George Holani. There might not be many proven options, but as Seahawks On SI’s Michael Hanich writes, the coaching staff trusts this unit.
Offensive coordinator Brian Fleury had success leading the rushing attack in San Francisco last year and his defensive background has him favoring a more violent and punishing rushing attack. That will allow the Seahawks to wear teams down with the ground game, even without Walker.
1. Mike Macdonald continues to build the defense to fit his vision
During his first season as head coach, Mike Macdonald led Seattle to the 11th best scoring defense, which was a massive jump from 25th the prior year. They shot up the leaderboard again in 2025, finishing with the No. 1 scoring defense, which is what led the way during their title run.
Macdonald made those improvements by building the defense to his preference. They have trusted veterans on the defensive line and have built a strong nickel defense with defensive back Nick Emmanwori as one of his key pieces.
This offseason, he added another versatile defensive back in Bud Clark, a speedy pass-rusher in Dante Fowler Jr., and a big-bodied cornerback in Julian Neal. Macdonald also allowed Boye Mafe to leave while putting Derick Hall in position to take on a larger load. All these moves have given them a defense that Macdonald can turn into an even better one than we saw last year.
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