The Portsmouth Humane Society says they're dealing with a heat crisis in their dog kennels. The nonprofit says they've lost heat and are using industrial space. They say HVAC techs are still working to repair the heat, but it could take days to be fixed. The nonprofit is asking for more blankets, monetary donations, and more temporary homes to help the dogs during the cold temperatures.
Changes in the works that may soon mean less nicotine in cigarettes sold in Virgina.
The Food and Drug Administration is hoping to limit nicotine levels in cigarettes and other tobacco products. The agency says a proposed rule could could make tobacco products less addictive and easier to quit. The United States would be the first country to implement a limit if the rule is finalized.