Month: June 2023

Remains Found in California Mountains Where Actor Julian Sands Went Missing

Hikers have found human remains in Southern California’s Mount Baldy wilderness, the mountainous area where British-born film actor Julian Sands went missing in January, local authorities said late on Saturday. The hikers contacted Fontana Station officials at about 10 a.m. on Saturday to report the discovery of the body, which was taken to the coroner’s…


Trudeau Off to Iceland to Meet Nordic Leaders Ahead of NATO Summit

OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is on his way to meet with Nordic leaders ahead of an upcoming NATO summit and as uncertainty looms over the future of the Arctic. Trudeau is slated to travel to Iceland, which will host leaders from Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Norway over the next two days for an annual gathering…


Days of Wine and Warblers in Paso Robles

One of my friends is an avid birder. Her fascination combines a love of the outdoors with an almost scientific study of native and migrating species. She views them, records their numbers, and (with the aid of her expert’s gear) produces beautiful photographs. She also appreciates fine wine. So why not enjoy an adventurous day…


Deepen Every Relationship With This One Skill

There seems to be a deficit of social skills in our post-COVID-19 world. We may have become more adept at digital communication in the past few years, but we’re less comfortable with face-to-face interaction. Media outlets have noted the problem, with stories reminding us that “We’re All Socially Awkward Now.” But we can’t blame the…


Roger Sherman: Compromiser of the Constitutional Convention

This early American patriot was not known as an eloquent speaker, but Thomas Jefferson once said that he was “a man who never said a foolish thing in his life.” Although he received little recognition during his life, Roger Sherman would become known as the only Founding Father to sign four key documents of our…


VIDEO: Fire Rescue Gets Call of Panicked Horse Stuck in Swimming Pool—Here’s What Happened Next

Horses and swimming pools don’t always make the best bedfellows. So, when Cindy Buckel from Pasco County, Florida, discovered her horse Moe way out of his depth in their pool, she and her husband enlisted the help of their local fire rescue. They had been busy with yard work on Tuesday, June 20, and they…


‘We Can Do Anything but Give Up:’ Brazilian Ballerina, 19, Born Without Arms Inspires Millions

A Brazilian ballerina who found her freedom and expression through dance has become a television and social media sensation, inspiring millions with her “never give up” attitude. Vitória Bueno Boche, 19, was born in Santa Rita do Sapucaí in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, with no arms, a congenital defect diagnosed at birth. Navigating…


The Essential Guide to Anxiety Disorders: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches

Anxiety is a typical stress response and can be beneficial. For instance, it may make us aware of danger and helps us stay alert to protect ourselves. Anxiety can motivate us to prepare for important events, like a big test or job interview. Anxiety disorders, however, are different from normal feelings of anxiety. These disorders…


Beijing Enters Systemic and Opaque ‘Involution’

China’s unemployment rate in May reached a record high of 20.8 percent for youth aged 16–24. Combined with the record-breaking 11.58 million graduates this year, the pressure on the job market is unprecedented. Many college students chose to delay graduation, hoping higher education would help to guarantee a better opportunity in the job market, according…


Ex-SoCal Serviceman Sentenced for Exporting Military Items to Russia

LOS ANGELES—A former member of the United States military who lived in Corona was sentenced on June 23 to 27 months in prison for conspiring to unlawfully export to Russia thermal imaging riflescopes, night vision goggles, and other defense items without a license in violation of federal law. Igor Panchernikov, 41, who once served in…