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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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It’s the first time the drug has been detected in free-ranging sharks.

“Cocaine Sharks” Found Off The Coast Of Brazil

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A cattle painkiller introduced in the 1990s led to the unexpected crash of India's vulture populations, which still haven't recovered to their former glory.
Some might have said 'good riddance' to this much-maligned, death-associated bird, but there's a devastating human cost, and a new study reveals the shocking numbers, linking their absence to the deaths of over half a million people.



					
			

The analysis from the US and UK suggests human mortality in districts affected by vulture loss increased by more than 4 percent because of the sanitation 'shock' that ensued, causing an estimated US$69.4 billion in economic damages annually from 2000 to...

Shift in India's Vulture Population Linked to Half a Million Human Deaths

In the U.S., we've been fed this idea that we are the "greatest country in the world." But the pandemic response has thrown that into deep question, and more and more in recent years, people are waking up to the ways in which the U.S., one of the wealthiest nations in the world, neglects to protect its citizens.

American teacher in Denmark explains the differences of teaching abroad: "it's a million times better"

Researchers have uncovered new insights into how alcohol affects heart health, particularly in relation to irregular heartbeats and hormone replacement therapy. A study presented at the American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2024 in Chicago has identified a potential way to prevent alcohol-induced atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common type of irregular heart rhythm.

Alcohol’s Impact on Heart Health: New Studies Reveal Surprising Findings

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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Brazilian researchers analyzed 13 Brazilian sharpnose sharks (Rhizoprionodon lalandii) off Rio de Janeiro's coast for this study.

Sharks are getting high on cocaine due to drug-contaminated water in Brazil

A team of marine biologists and ecotoxicologists affiliated with several institutions in Brazil has found cocaine in muscle and liver samples collected from Brazilian Sharpnose sharks harvested off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. Their study, published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, highlights the potential impact of the presence of illicit drugs in marine environments.

Cocaine found in muscle and liver of sharpnose sharks off coast of Rio de Janeiro

Scientists have found a number of sharks off the coast of Brazil testing positive for cocaine. The discovery was published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, in which scientists dissected 13 sharpnose sharks and found they all contained evidence of cocaine in their muscles and livers. Scientists are...

Sharks in Brazil are testing positive for cocaine, say scientists

Arsonists may have steady jobs and no criminal record. Arsonists in rural areas often work in agriculture and forestry. There is a link between problems with alcohol and fire setting. The Psychology of Fire Setting. We have all heard of pyromania, referring to pathological, frequent fire setting, usually for personal...

Is Your Next Door Neighbor a Firestarter?

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

What does it mean to be selfish? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of selfish is the lack of consideration for others; someone concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure. You know, people who will do for themselves before they will do for others. People who put their own priorities above everyone else. Do you know people who fit that definition? I am sure we all know at least one, I have known man over the years. Let’s learn what Signs are the most likely to be selfish.

The Top 5 Most Selfish Zodiac Signs

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SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Sharks off the coast of Brazil's party city Rio de Janeiro have tested positive for cocaine. The predators were consuming the potent stimulant due to its continuous release from inadequate sewage treatment facilities and clandestine refining operations, scientists wrote in a study published in Science of The Total Environment.

Sharks off Rio de Janeiro test positive for cocaine

Scientists have discovered that the serrated edges of Komodo dragons’ teeth are tipped with iron. Led by researchers from King’s College London, the study gives new insight into how Komodo dragons keep their teeth razor-sharp and may provide clues to how dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex killed and ate their prey.

Komodo dragons have iron-coated teeth to rip apart their prey

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Researchers at the Oswaldo Cruz Institute in Brazil found cocaine in 13 Brazilian Sharpnose sharks caught off the coast of Rio de Janeiro.

Cocaine found in sharks caught along coast of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, study shows

In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Data from the Anti-Amyloid Treatment in Asymptomatic Alzheimer’s (A4) study, the first and largest clinical trial of pre-symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease, is now widely available to researchers studying the condition. The comprehensive dataset has already yielded key insights about Alzheimer’s disease, which affects nearly seven million people in the United States, and sharing the data opens avenues for further progress.

Data from largest clinical trial of pre-symptomatic Alzheimer’s now widely available

Oregon State

Saint Augustine, FL

Lisa S. Gerard

Brittany Tavar, 45, disappeared from her home in St. Augustine, Florida, on July 6, 2010. She was part of a large family scattered on the other side of the country. Brittany's friends in the area described her as generous and caring. Not only was she regarded as a kind person, she was known to help others in need.

Florida Woman Befriends Homeless Man in 2010; Both Tragically Vanish

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

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Malaria Prevention Success Leads to Unexpected Pest Problem

A recent review of academic literature reveals an unforeseen consequence of successful malaria prevention efforts in Africa. As insecticide-treated bed nets and indoor spraying programs effectively...

Malaria Prevention Success Leads to Unexpected Pest Problem

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