Elephant rescued after over 80 years in shackles

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Monica Pop
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Life in captivity is the worst form of living. Sadly, many animals experience this fate because of humans’ cruelty. Among them is an elephant named Grandma Somboon that spent over 80 years in captivity.

This poor animal was taken from the wild as a calf and spent her life carrying tourists and performing in shows.

Eventually, Somboon caught the attention of Save Elephant Foundation in Thailand, an organization fighting for the elephants held in captivity.

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“It’s time for Grandma to be cared for well and allowed to rest,” the rescue shared on Facebook last year and added: “We’re on a rescue mission to protect Somboon and transport her to her final true home.”

It didn’t take long before they succeeded in their mission to finally give the beautiful animal the life she has always deserved.

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Free from the shackles, Somboon was transported to the Elephant Nature Park sanctuary.

However, it didn’t mean her ordeal was over.

Sadly, the years of hard labor and neglect took their toll on her health and her body.

Emaciated, with a missing tooth, severely dehydrated, and with blurry eyes, she still had a long way to go until full recovery.

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“Upon arrival, many new elephants, still plagued by paranoia and lack of trust, take weeks before they will lie down,” the rescue wrote.

“However, Grandma Somboon defied the norm. Exhausted from her journey and a lifetime of hardship, she promptly sought the sand pile prepared for her, sleeping soundly amidst the bustling activities around her.”

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Being exhausted from the hard life she has led for over 80 years, the first thing Somboon did after being taken to her new sanctuary was lay down and take some rest.

For the first time in 8 decades, she could sleep without chains on her ancles.

Her rescuers were scared that she wouldn’t be able to adjust, but she did.

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Somboon surprises everyone with the progress she makes every single day.

For this poor elephant, life finally felt good again.

We are so glad there are rescue groups who give neglected and abused animals a new lease on life.

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Calls for Lawrence Jones to be fired after one big mistake

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Host and reporter Lawrence Jones, who’s been a staple on Fox News since 2018, triggered criticism by the general public.

Namely, Jones posted photos of himself alongside U.S. Border Protection agents wearing a bulletproof vest. “Coming up on Fox News live from the border,” he captioned the post.

What he probably didn’t expect was the avalanche of comments mocking him and asking him to be fired.

According to many, wearing a bulletproof west while standing on US soil and pretending to be at a war zone is unprofessional and unacceptable.

“Does ‘live from the border’ mean Party City?” Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, a congresswoman from New York, commented on Jones’ post.

“Fox is really out here doing the most on a budget to make the border look more dangerous than it is,” she added.

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Jacob Soboroff, a correspondent for MSNBC, dubbed Jones’ decision to wear a vest “totally ridiculous”.

“I have never once worn a bulletproof vest at the border, nor has [US Customs and Border Protection] ever asked me to – even while on a chase with Border Patrol to apprehend migrants in remote Arizona desert in the middle of the night,” he said.

“Because. The. Border. Is. Not. A. War. Zone.”

The Libertarian political commentator tried to defend himself saying that it was the agents who told him to put the vest on, just to make sure he stays safe.

There were also those who mocked the size of the vest, with writer Jessica Luther asking, ”what is this? A vest for ants?”

NBC News producer and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Mac William Bishop remarked, “I’ve previously criticized journos for playing dress-up in PPE. Last time it was someone who worked for MSNBC. This time it’s someone who works for Fox. Being a poseur with no respect for journalistic integrity and lacking common sense about how PPE works is a non-partisan flaw.”

Besides being criticized for the photos he shared, Jones also faced backlash for adding to Fox News’ portrayal of unrest, danger, and calls for stronger security.

“Need a good laugh? Check this out. Lawrence thinks he’s going to a war zone. Is this going to boost your speaking fees, Lawrence? Game recognizes game. #AllAboutTheBenjamins,” journalist Roland Martin tweeted, to which Jones responded, “border patrol made me wear it.” Martin further remarked, “Easy: You. Who would I trust regarding border issues: you or Republican @HurdOnTheHill, a former CIA operative whose district is affected? You’re just there for show. But go ahead and play TV. Carry on, Lawrence.”

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The Moon is drifting from Earth – this is what it means for us

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Monica Pop
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When the night falls, we get to see the Moon clearly, our planet’s natural satellite.

The Moon isn’t a source of light but reflects but reflects it from the son, acting like a mirror. What’s more important is that this beautiful satellite impacts the life on Earth.

Now, scientists discovered that the Moon is slowly inching away from Earth, around 1.5 inches or 3.82 centimeters a year, and it causes certain changes.

While the Earth’s gravity keeps the Moon in orbit, its own gravity pulls on our oceans, creating tides.

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As Earth spins, it drags the ocean’s bulge slightly ahead of the Moon. That bulge pulls on the Moon, pushing it outward into a higher orbit. But the farther the Moon moves, the slower it travels.

Stephen Meyers, a professor of Geoscience at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explains this phenomenon. “As the moon moves away, the Earth is like a spinning figure skater who slows down as they stretch their arms out,” he says.

1.4 billion years ago, when the Moon was at a closer proximity to Earth, a day on our planet lasted for around 18 hours.

Now, as the Moon inches away, it would again affect the duration of the days. However, these changes won’t happen right away.

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In fact, at this point, the days on Earth are getting longer by about 1.7 milliseconds every 100 years.

Scientists calculate this thanks to the mirrors placed on the Moon through the Apollo mission.

“While 3.78cm may not seem like much, this small difference over a long enough period of time could affect life on Earth, making the planet slow down,” space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock told the BBC.

“On early Earth, when the Moon was newly formed, days were five hours long, but with the Moon’s braking effect operating on the Earth for the last 4.5bn years, days have slowed down to the 24 hours that we are familiar with now, and they will continue to slow down in the future.”

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She explained how this is calculated, saying, “By looking at the daily growth bands of corals we can calculate the numbers of days that occurred per year in past periods, and from this we can see that days are getting longer, at a rate of 19 hours every 4.5bn years.

“The length of a day, or in other words the rotation speed of the planet, plays a big part in its stability.”

Dr Aderin-Pocock compared it to “a plate spinning on a stick,” and that the “key is to have the plate spinning fast, as if it slows down it crashes to the floor.”

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She warned: “In a similar way, as the Earth’s rotation slows down, our whole planet may start to slowly wobble and this will have a devastating effect on our seasons.”

Scientists note that these changes can affect the animals the most because most of them are not adaptable thus “most animals would not be able to evolve quickly enough to hibernate or migrate out of harm’s way.”

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Elon Musk shares a chilling warning: His revelations could put his life at risk

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Tech billionaire Elon Musk, who serves as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency as part of Trump’s administration, has spoken out of the levels of corruption within the country.

Musk has appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience recently where he suggested that if he goes deep into the corruption in DC he would probably get assassinated.

“It’s more than just insider trading. The stock portfolio stuff is quite trackable, but it’s a lot more than insider trading,” said Musk.

“The way they’re acquiring wealth?” Rogan asked.

“Correct,” Musk replied after a short pause.

“And what other methods,” asked Rogan.

“I mean this is really gonna get me assassinated,” Musk replied. “It’s like, I’m not lengthening my lifespan by explaining this stuff, to say the least. I mean, I was supposed to go back to DC. How am I going to survive? This is f*****g going to kill me for sure,” Musk continued.

“In fact, I do think like this… it’s like, I actually have to be careful that I don’t push too hard on the corruption stuff because it’s going to get me killed.”

The Tesla owner then explained that a number of lawmakers and big names in politics, like former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, use their insider access to make profits that far outpace the general market, such as the S&P 500.

Musk revealed that during the last couple of years, he has received more death threats than ever before.

As the head of DOGE, Musk and his team have already made recommendations of $150 billion in cuts.

Further, the goal of DOGE is review inefficient and politically biased programs, including diversity efforts. While it can’t enforce these cuts, its suggestions could influence future policies. This comes as the House backs a plan for nearly $1 trillion in federal budget cuts, with Trump’s support.

Many believe that the claims Musk made on the podcast are not only bold but also dangerous.

His comments represent the current state of government and the larger issue – that of the existence of a system where lawmakers and politicians appear to profit personally while crafting policies that benefit themselves, raising serious concerns about ethics and the health of democracy.

Musk and Rogan also discussed the roles of the NGOs, which they believe serve as money printing organizations for the elite.

Take a look at the entire episode in the video below.

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Obama slams Trump’s tariff plan with blunt eight-word comment

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Monica Pop
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President Donald Trump and his administration have made decisions that sparked controversy not only in political circles but also among the general public.

Among the rest, many of the executive orders Trump signed since returning to the White House have been challenged by certain organizations that claim they contradict the laws.

Most recently, on what he dubbed a “Liberation Day,” Trump unveiled a broad new tariff plan.

As reported by VT, the president’s new policy imposes a universal 10% tariff on all imports, featuring major hikes for 60 countries labeled as “worst offenders.”

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In the speech he delivered from the White House Rose Garden, Trump proudly stated: “We’ve been waiting for a long time.

“April 2, 2025, will forever be remembered as the day American industry was reborn, the day America’s destiny was reclaimed, and the day that we began to ‘Make America Wealthy Again.'”

Further, he added: “For decades our country has been looted, pillaged, raped and plundered by nations, near and far, from both friend and foe alike.” 

Among those who slammed Trump for the tariff plan was former President Barack Obama.

“I have deep differences of opinion with my most immediate successor — who’s now president once again,” Obama said at Hamilton College in Clinton, New York on Thursday.

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“I don’t think what we just witnessed in terms of economic policy and tariffs is going to be good for America,” he added.

“When I watch some of what’s going on now, it does not — look, I don’t think what we just witnessed in terms of economic policy and tariffs is going to be good for America, but that’s a specific policy.

“I’m more deeply concerned with a federal government that threatens universities if they don’t give up students who are exercising their right to free speech,” the father-of-two continued.

“I am more troubled by the idea that a White House can say to law firms, ‘If you represent parties that we don’t like, we’re going to pull all our business or bar you from representing people effectively.’”

He wrapped his speech up with an eight-word remark that spoke volumes: “Imagine if I had done any of this?”

Trump believes that imposing tariffs would make Americans buy more domestic goods.

As expected, some of the countries affected announced tariffs on the U.S.

The tariffs will remain in effect until the president “determines the ‘threat posed by the trade deficit and underlying nonreciprocal treatment is satisfied, resolved, or mitigated,” the White House states.

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14 fish you should avoid putting on your plate

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Monica Pop
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Ever since we were little, our parents have always told us that fish is good for our health so we associate it with a healthy lifestyle. However, due to the human’s industrial activities, such as electricity generation from coal, smelting processes, and waste incineration, huge amounts of mercury end up in the waters.

Eventually, mercury accumulates in the fish we consume, posing a serious threat to our health.

A 2023 study by Environmental Working Group scientists suggests that “eating one freshwater fish equals a month of drinking ‘forever chemicals’ water.”

Forever chemicals, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are man-made chemicals that remain in the soil and our bodies for a very long periods of time.

According to CBS, “The total PFAS level in the freshwater fish was 278 times higher than what has been found in commercially sold fish, the study said.”

The FDA, EPA, and EDF offer guidance on safe mercury levels and advise which fish you should avoid.

1. Tilapia

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Tilapia is fish you should avoid putting on your plate because it contains very low levels of beneficial Omega-3 acids but has high levels of omega-6 fatty acids that lead to inflammations.

2. Atlantic Cod

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Consuming this fish doesn’t have to do with your health, but it is advised to avoid consuming it because overfishing of it over the years has led to high risks of extinction.

3. Atlantic Flatfish (halibut, flounder, and sole)

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Flatfish like halibut are on the “do not eat” list due to overfishing and pollution. A 2014 Oceana report found that U.S. fisheries discard around 2 billion pounds of bycatch yearly. The California gillnet fishery, a major source of U.S. halibut, was among the worst offenders.

4. Caviar

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The high demand of caviar, despite its high price, places the beluga fish on the list of fish facing extinction.

5. Chilean Bass

Sea bass is fish high in mercury levels and needs to be avoided.

6. Eel

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Eels are crucial for protecting water supplies and play important role in spreading mussel populations that serve as natural water filters but due to overfish their number is considerably lowered.

This places the eel on the list of fish to avoid consuming.

7. Imported Basa, Swai, Tra, Striped Catfish

A study published in the National Library of Medicine showed that a great number of these fish, around 80%, were contaminated by Vibrio Bacteria, commonly associate with eating undercooked seafood.

8. Imported Farmed Shrimp

Shrimp production is associated with using various pesticides forbidden in the United States (except for one). Also, these shrimps are often treated with antibiotics and handling them raw comes with the risk of attracting an antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

9. Imported King Crab

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10. Orange Roughy

Orange Roughy’s slow reproduction and harmful fishing methods make it unsustainable, so try to avoid its consumption.

11. Shark

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Although having shark meat sounds like a real delicacy, these predators’ meat is high in mercury.

12. Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

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Being the main ingredient of sushi, a well-known delicacy loved by millions, the population of this fish has dropped significantly.

13. Swordfish

Due to the extremely high levels of mercury it contains, women and children are advised to avoid this fish altogether, according to the Environmental Defense Fund. Men are recommended to consume it not more than once per month.

14. King Mackerel

Just like a number of other fish on this list, King Mackerel contains high levels of mercury.

If you love fish and want it implemented in your diet, some species you may consider are wild-caught Alaskan salmon, Pacific Sardines, Atlantic mackerel, Albacore tuna caught in the US or Canada, Alaska Cod, Arctic Char, and Rainbow Trout, among the rest.

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Father of teen accused in track meet killing speaks out

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What started as an argument over a spot between two students ended in a tragedy when one of them was stubbed to death.

17-year-old Austin Metcalf died in the arms of his twin brother after peer Karmelo Anthony stabbed him on April 2 at an event at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas.

Following the tragedy, Anthony was arrested and charged with first-degree murder.

Now, his father has spoken out of the tragedy and of his son, claiming despite what he did, he is “a good kid.”

“Everyone has already made their assumptions about my son, but he’s not what they’re making him out to be,” Anthony’s father, Andrew, told the New York Post. “He’s a good kid. He works two jobs. He’s an A student, has a 3.7 GPA,” the father of the teen accused of killing Metcalf added.

The father of teen Karmelo Anthony, accused of killing Austin Metcalf claims his son wasn't the agressor
17-year-old Karmelo Anthony, accused of stabbing another teen to death/ Frisco Police Department

The dad also claimed that it wasn’t his son Karmelo Anthony who started the fight.

“He was not the aggressor. He was not the one who started it.

“I feel bad for the other parents and family, and words can’t explain how both [families] have been affected by this tragedy,” the father added.

Austin Metcalf’s devastated twin brother, Hunter, said he didn’t witness the act of stabbing, but he was the one who tried to stop his brother’s bleeding. Hunter described the entire tragedy as “senseless.”

“I don’t know why a person would do that to someone, just over that little argument,” he told ABC News.

“I tried to help him,” Hunter said of his brother.

17-year-old Austin Metcalf who was stabbed to death/ Family Handout

Late Metcalf was a student at Frisco Memorial High School described as a “great kid,” by his mother.

“So smart. He had college football guys looking at him to play in college. His goal was to play in college,” she said of her son.

The Frisco Independent School District commented on the tragedy, describing it as an “unprecedented situation.”

They also shared their condolences.

“Frisco ISD shares in the grief of everyone impacted by this heartbreaking loss, and we extend our deepest sympathies to the victim’s family, students, staff, and our community during this difficult time,” the district said.

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Australian mother’s remarkable journey: 12-hour labor

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Motherhood is a profound experience, one that changes a woman forever. It touches every aspect of her life and shapes her personal growth, her relationships, and even her outlook on life.

Nina Tassel’s journey into motherhood is a remarkable one.

This Australian woman fell pregnant at the age of 37.

From the beginning, everything seemed perfect with her pregnancy and she enjoyed every moment of it. However, her belly seemed to grow bigger than that of an average pregnant woman and many people stared at her on the street believing she was carrying multiple babies.

The big belly didn’t raise any red flags since all of the ultrasounds showed there was nothing wrong with her baby.

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When Nina went into labor, there was no time to get to the hospital on time so medics came to her home to help her deliver her son.

The delivery wasn’t an easy one. In fact, it lasted 12 long hours during which Nina lost consciousness a couple of times. She endured pain and even cried.

And then, finally, her baby boy was welcomed into the world, stunning everyone.

The reason why this woman’s pregnancy has been exceptional is because she had given birth to a big baby boy that weighted 6 kilograms and was 61 centimeters long.

For a comparison, an average baby is around 51 centimeters.

Australian mom had given birth to a big baby boy that weighted 6 kilograms and was 61 centimeters long.

Doctors believe that one of the reasons why her son was born that big was her gestational diabetes diagnosis, a condition linked to excessive fetal growth.

Luckily, the baby was born healthy.

This story is just a reminder of the strength of mothers and what they are able to endure for their little ones.

Nina is happy she can finally hold her baby in her arms.

As expected, the story of her son made headlines, with many congratulating her on her courage and the new addition to the family.

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