The deputies on duty were caught off guard when they got a bizarre-sounding call of “a bobcat in my car.” Sheriff Mike Lukas called it “a first” when on April 18 dispatch conveyed the call over the radio, and it piqued the curiosity of several officers of the Portage County Sheriff’s Office in Wisconsin. But that’s…
Bodycam Video Shows Bobcat Stuck in Car Grille, Deputies Responding in Shock: ‘This Is a First’
Boy Teaches Himself to Crochet at Age 5, Uses His Craft to Help Ethiopian Kids, Wins Award
Fifteen-year-old Jonah Larson, whose dream is to become a surgeon one day, is a master at crochet—and he taught himself the craft when he was 5. What’s even more remarkable is that Larson is using his skill to change the lives of schoolchildren in Ethiopia, where he was born and adopted as a baby. Larson, who…
Military Leader or Business Manager?, Part 1: Good Leaders or Place Holders
May 3, 2023
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Commentary I’m a little bit of a history nut. Well okay, a lot of a history nut, especially military history. I also have a keen interest in observing people and how they behave. Military leadership has been a subset of those two items that have caused considerable deliberation and consternation on my part. Add to…
Mom Diagnosed With Parkinson’s at 44 Reveals the Lesser-Known Symptoms She Noticed at 26
A mom diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease at 44 has shared the lesser-known symptoms, including loss of smell, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and intolerance to sugar and beer. Donna Marshall, 54, said the side effects, which started in her mid-20s, included a loss of taste and an inability to drink caffeine. Marshall underwent deep brain stimulation surgery in the…
‘Hero Dog’ Dies Saving Owner From Devastating Apartment Fire Caused by E-scooter Battery
A man’s electric scooter’s battery exploded in the middle of the night while he slept, destroying his apartment. He said he owes his life to his loyal dog. In the early hours of the morning on April 17, Kevin Record, 43, was asleep in his apartment on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent, England, when…
Triplets Open Time Capsule Saved Until They Turned 25, Here’s the Treasure They Found Inside
A triplet whose mom curated a special time capsule for her and her siblings to open when they turned 25 has shared the special moment, and the capsule’s incredible contents, with the world. Jamie Poepoe lives in her hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and works as a human resources professional. Jamie’s mom, Lisa, 60, and dad, John,…
I’m a Veteran, Ask Me Anything (Again)
Commentary A few years back there was an article called “‘Did You Ever Kill Anyone?’ 5 Things Not To Say To A Veteran” that made its way through various social media sites popular with military veterans. The story identifies five specific topic areas, such as PTSD and killing in combat, as off-limits to ask veterans…
New Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Force Tech Companies to Protect Young Users
Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on May 2 announced the introduction of legislation to make social media platforms conform to stricter safety regulations regarding children. The Kids Online Safety Act, a bill announced by the senators during a live event, aims to provide young people and parents with the tools, safeguards, and transparency necessary…
Major Social Media Platforms Named as Top Offenders Facilitating Sexual Exploitation
May 2, 2023
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The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) has released its “Dirty Dozen” list for 2023, calling attention to groups facilitating sexual exploitation. The center’s annual list, released on May 2, has identified social media platforms Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Roblox, and Reddit as among the top offenders for contributing to exploitation. Additionally, the group asserts that Spotify,…
This Mysterious ‘Cursed’ Outcrop Steeped in Roman Ruins Led Many to Fatal Ends on Her Rocky Shores
Just off Italy’s southern coast, is a rocky island believed to be so cursed that many locals refuse to go near it. Embedded within the wave-beaten outcrop, a tiny abandoned villa lies, all but in ruins, a mere 100 feet from the coastline of Posillipo, an affluent residential area of Naples. The island consists of two…
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