Polar Bear Dies at Zoo in Freak Accident With Fellow Bear

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A polar bear drowned at a Canadian zoo Friday after his throat was crushed by a fellow bear while the pair were roughhousing.

The incident occurred at the Calgary Zoo in Alberta, Canada when Baffin, a 7-year-old bear, was playing around with another bear, 8-year-old Siku, according to a zoo press release. Siku apparently bit down on Baffin’s trachea while playing.

Though the bite didn’t pierce through the bear’s skin, its impact crushed his trachea, zoo senior veterinarian Sandie Black told The Associated Press (AP).

“It is presumed that Baffin lost consciousness underwater due to the tracheal injury and subsequently drowned,” the press release stated.

Baffin was submerged in the pond of the exhibit and did not return to the surface, the outlet reported. Visitors reportedly watched the interaction unfold. (Read more from “Polar Bear Dies at Zoo in Freak Accident With Fellow Bear” HERE)

Night Owls Have Cognitive Advantage Over Early Risers

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Scientists at Imperial College London found that people who stay up late score better on tests that measure intelligence, reasoning, reaction time and memory. This new finding contrasts previous research that links being a night owl to increased risk for diabetes, heart disease and mental health issues.

According to The Guardian, the researchers studied more than 26,000 men and women. They examined how their duration of sleep, quality of sleep and chronotype (which determines the time of day an individual performs best mentally), affects brain performance.

The results showed that people who stayed up later at night or moderately late scored higher in cognitive performance than those who went to bed early. In addition, people who went to bed later were more likely to be creative types, like artists or musicians, according to the study. However, sleep duration was very important for brain function and researchers found that individuals who enjoyed seven to nine hours of sleep each night were the best performers on cognitive tests.

“We found that sleep duration has a direct effect on brain function, and we believe that proactively managing sleep patterns is really important for boosting, and safeguarding, the way our brains work,” said the study authors. (Read more from “Night Owls Have Cognitive Advantage Over Early Risers” HERE)

Archaeologists Unearth ‘Mysterious’ Monolith At Ancient Temple

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A press release published Monday detailed the discovery of a “mysterious” 4000-year-old monolith in Cyprus.

The Erimi Archaeological Team at the University of Siena described the large monolith as having a “circular motif of cups in the center,” which “tells the story of a distant era of an artisan community in Cyprus.” It stands roughly 7.55 feet tall and is part of a sprawling Bronze Age community complex, according to Ancient Origins.

The site has also revealed dyeing vats, warehouses and workshops, suggesting it was the site of a significant textile industry. The monolith was uncovered inside a room in the western wing of the complex.

(Read more from “Archaeologists Unearth ‘Mysterious’ Monolith At Ancient Temple” HERE)

Man Killed by Exploding Firework Mounted on His Head

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A South Carolina man died Thursday after the fireworks mounted on his head exploded, New York Post reported.

Allen Ray McGrew, a 41-year-old father, was fatally injured when a firework he placed on his head exploded, according to the New York Post. McGrew, who was reportedly attempting to entertain neighbors at a local block party with a fireworks show, died instantly from head injuries caused by the accident. . .

“He was holding this firework over his top hat,” the wife told the New York Post. “I thought he was just showboating before he set it on the ground. I didn’t realize he had already lit it.” (Read more from “Man Killed by Exploding Firework Mounted on His Head” HERE)

‘Never Seen Anything Like This Before’: New Factor Blamed for Fentanyl Deaths

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Although the huge number of drug overdose deaths in America saw its first slight decrease last year, fentanyl remains largely responsible for “poisoning” America, especially its young people. Indeed, for Americans age 18-45, fentanyl overdose remains the leading cause of death – thanks, experts say, to Mexican cartels, an open border … and social media.

Reported by the National Center for Health Statistics as the first annual decrease since 2018, drug overdose deaths in the United States reached 107,543 in 2023. This amounts to a 3% reduction from the number of deaths reported in 2022. However, in both years, nearly 69% of the deaths were attributed to the presence of synthetic opioids – primarily fentanyl.

WND spoke to Keith Talamo, chief medicolegal death investigator at the Lafayette Parish Coroner’s Office in Lafayette, Louisiana, who said fentanyl deaths have also been on the rise each year in Lafayette Parish with the exception of 2023. In 2015, he said, there were no overdose deaths associated with fentanyl. Eight years later, 66 of 108 deaths involved fentanyl.

Having worked as an investigator since November 1999, Talamo told WND, “We’ve never seen anything like this before,” and considering the steady rise in deaths attributed to fentanyl, he added, “I don’t see an end in sight.” He explained that fentanyl is very inexpensive to produce, adding that “it takes very little to get addicted and very little to kill you.” According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, two milligrams of fentanyl is considered a potentially lethal dose.

Adding an additional and extremely perverse dimension to what is already an unprecedented drug-death epidemic, Talamo shared that fake pills containing deadly amounts of fentanyl are increasingly prevalent today. (Read more from “‘Never Seen Anything Like This Before’: New Factor Blamed for Fentanyl Deaths” HERE)

Hollywood Now Claims Racism … Causes Cancer!

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If you get your health information from television writers who work on “woke” programming there’s a new cause identified for cancer: Racism!

It comes from the medical experts who authored the dialogue for “New Amsterdam,” in which a doctor provides his explanation.

Coming out of a treatment room where a patient is, he talks to the mother. . .

He goes on, “He feels threatened. On a daily basis. Like everything he’s earned can just be taken away. He’s disenfranchised.”

The “doctor” continues, “But because his life is seemingly free from all this, because he can’t name it, he’s internalizing it…” . . .

“Racism. I think you son’s tumor is caused by racism.” (Read more from “Hollywood Now Claims Racism … Causes Cancer!” HERE)

Army Veteran Miraculously Survives Grizzly Bear Attack With Stroke of Luck That Saved His Life in ‘Most Violent’ Plight Ever

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AMassachusetts man was severely injured in a gruesome bear attack at a Wyoming national park, which he described as the “most violent” plight in his life. However, the Army veteran miraculously survived the bear mauling by an astonishing stroke of luck.

Shayne Patrick Burke – a 35-year-old military veteran from Massachusetts – was hiking up Signal Mountain in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park last Sunday. He was “looking to photograph a Great Grey Owl.”

Burke said he noticed a bear cub near him and knew that it “wasn’t good.”

All of the sudden, he was confronted with a “surprise encounter” with a mother grizzly bear who came “charging toward him.” . . .

“When she pounced I opted to turn and give her my back and I laid down in the prone position on my belly and braced for the ride, interlocking my hands behind my neck to protect my vitals,” he wrote in an Instagram post.

(Read more from “Army Veteran Miraculously Survives Grizzly Bear Attack With Stroke of Luck That Saved His Life in ‘Most Violent’ Plight Ever” HERE)

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Lightning Kills Rancher, Over 30 Cows

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A lightning strike killed a rancher and more than 30 of his cattle Sunday afternoon in northern Colorado, according to multiple reports.

Mike Morgan, 51, was tossing hay off the back of his trailer to his herd of cattle at about 2 p.m. in Rand when the lightning bolt struck him and about 100 of his cows and calves standing around the trailer, the Colorado Sun reported.

Neither Morgan nor thirty-two of his cattle survived the strike, the outlet reported, citing local coroner George Crocket.

“As best I can tell, it hit him on the trailer. The cattle were bunched up around the trailer and it hit them all,” Crocket reportedly said.

The incident occurred just after Morgan, his wife, and his father-in-law finished branding their calves with assistance from neighbors and friends during a local spring event known as branding day, according to the outlet. (Read more from “Lightning Kills Rancher, Over 30 Cows” HERE)

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Police: Burglar Used Stolen Credit Card to Order Pizza and Have It Delivered to His Home

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Missouri police said that a burglar used a stolen credit card just days after a burglary to order pizza and have it delivered to his apartment.

The details of the arrest of 32-year-old Jacob C. Scholtes were released in a probable cause statement from the St. Louis County Police Department.

Susie Wanner told KTVI-TV that her family’s home was burglarized on December 25 and her Christmas gifts were stolen from under their Christmas tree in addition to the credit cards.

“I subscribed him to a cigar of the month club, so it was a box of cigars, some Cardinals whiskey glasses, and a hot sauce-making kit,” Wanner laughed. “So, luckily, it was nothing too expensive.”

Police said that Scholtes ordered the pizza on Dec. 27, only two days later. (Read more from “Police: Burglar Used Stolen Credit Card to Order Pizza and Have It Delivered to His Home” HERE)

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Report: This Everyday Food May Help Prevent Diabetes

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suggested that incorporating yogurt into one’s diet could potentially help in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to recent announcements.

In March, the FDA declared its non-objection to a claim from Danone North America, the producer of various popular yogurt brands, stating that regular consumption of yogurt might lower the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes. This decision implies that the FDA is willing to permit the claim on yogurt food labels, provided it is accurately worded and complies with specified criteria.

“While the evidence supporting a relationship between yogurt intake and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes is somewhat limited, it is credible enough to merit consideration,” the FDA stated in its announcement.

The health claim approved by the FDA falls under the category of a “qualified claim,” indicating that while the evidence is not conclusive, it suggests potential health benefits. According to Sherry Coleman Collins, a dietitian specializing in food allergies from the Atlanta metropolitan area, regular consumption, defined as at least 2 cups (3 servings) per week of yogurt, is necessary to potentially benefit from this claim.

Collins emphasized the overall health-promoting properties of yogurt, particularly when part of a diet rich in plant-based foods, proteins, and fermented dairy. She highlighted the significance of live, active cultures in yogurt, which contribute to a healthy gut microbiome and are associated with reduced disease risk, including type 2 diabetes.

When selecting yogurt, Collins recommended opting for varieties low in added sugars. She praised plain Greek yogurt for its high protein and calcium content, suggesting that its sweetness can be adjusted by adding honey or fruit according to personal preference.