The military sleep method that can help you fall asleep in just two minutes

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Monica Pop
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Sleep deprivation and difficulties falling asleep are more common that you might think. Most people experience these issues at certain point in their lives, and the reasons vary.

Some of the causes are stress and anxiety, poor sleep environment, consuming too much caffeine and nicotine, irregular sleep schedule, as well as medical conditions and hormonal changes.

When you are sleep deprived, you are likely to feel tired, forgetful, and irritable during the day.

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Luckily, there are ways that can help you fall asleep easily, and a military sleep method that is currently trending on the social media is one of them.

Justin Agustin, a fitness and health influencer, is the man who popularized this military sleep method that apparently helps you fall asleep in just two minutes.

According to him, it works for 96% of those who have given it a go and were more than happy to share the results under the comment section of his viral TikTok video.

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“I’m a military brat and was taught this. I also had a veteran psychology teacher in college who taught this. It definitely works.”

Another person added: “I’ve got really bad insomnia and nothing works. I get some sleep with a lot of meds, but I never wake up rested. I’m trying this tonight.”

A third commented: “My mom taught me this and I taught my children. My son has many challenges, and this helps him relax and fall asleep quickly, he’s 9.”

According to Glamour, “[The military sleep method] was created specifically for soldiers in the US military and is geared to work even in intense environments—like a literal battlefield.”

If you want to try it yourself, the video below shows how it’s done.

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It’s all about releasing your muscles, starting with the ones on your face and going down to your hands and shoulders. Next, exhale and expand your chest while keeping your arms and shoulders relaxed and comfortable. Ease tension in your legs, starting with the thighs, and followed by your calves, ankles, and feet.

Finally, clear your mind by creating a serene image in your mind.

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Shocking new study reveals what might be silently destroying human fertility

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New research reveals disturbing details related to increased risks of infertility involving microplastics, and humans are likely to be blamed.

The research presented at the 41st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) presents evidence of microplastic found in reproductive fluids at both men and women, affecting the reproductive health.

The study examined follicular fluid from 29 women and seminal fluid from 22 men. These are both essential for natural conception and assisted reproductive procedures.

The analyzed female fluids contained 69% microplastics, with PTFE found in 31% of the samples, while the semen analyzed contained 55%.

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“These are fluids that should be pristine, vital to the beginning of life,” Dr. Emilio Gomez-Sanchez who lead the team of scientists remarked. “So to find microplastics here is not just surprising—it’s deeply concerning.”

Except for PTFE — better known as Teflon — scientists also discovered the presence of polypropylene, PET (used in drink bottles), polystyrene, polyurethane, polyamide, and polyethylene.

Microplastics refer to plastic pieces smaller than 5mm that are a result of broken-down waste or products like cosmetics and clothing fibers. Once released in the environment, they are practically impossible to remove. Microplastics find their way inside the human body through the food we consume, the air we breathe, and the water we drink.

Sadly, they also reach human reproductive cells.

Current research conducted on animals show that once inside the body, microplastics can trigger inflammation, cause DNA damage, hormonal disruption, and premature aging of the cells.

“In animal studies, we’ve seen microplastics accumulate in reproductive tissues and impair egg and sperm quality,” Dr. Gomez-Sanchez noted. “It’s possible they could do the same in humans—but we simply don’t know yet.”

Previous studies have detected microplastics in human breast milk, the bloodstream, and even brain tissue.

Dr. Gomez-Sanchez concluded, “There’s no need for alarm at this point. Microplastics are just one of many elements that may play a role in fertility. However, it is sensible to consider ways of reducing our exposure to them. Simple steps, such as using glass containers to store and heat food, or limiting the amount of water we consume from plastic bottles, can help minimize our intake.”

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Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill star, Michael Madsen, dies aged 67

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Prolific actor Michael Madsen, renowned for his memorable performances in Quentin Tarantino classics Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, died aged 67.

Madsen was found unresponsive in his Malibu home Thursday morning after a 911 call. When emergency services arrived at the scene, he was pronounced dead. The cause of death is believed to be a cardiac arrest.

Madsen’s manager Ron Smith confirmed the news of his tragic passing.

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“In the last two years Michael Madsen has been doing some incredible work with independent film including upcoming feature films Resurrection Road, Concessions and Cookbook for Southern Housewives, and was really looking forward to this next chapter in his life,” the joint statement by the actor’s managers Susan Ferris and Ron Smith and publicist Liz Rodriguez read.

“Michael was also preparing to release a new book called ‘Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems’ currently being edited,” it added. “Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, who will be missed by many.”

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The Chicago-born actor started his acting career, which spanned over 4 decades, in the early ’80s.

He first starred in low-budget films before he appeared in more notable films of the 1980, including Racing With the Moon, The Natural and Kill Me Again.

In 1991, Madsen landed the role of Jimmy, Louise’s put-upon love interest in Ridley Scott’s Thelma & Louise.

What followed was his first collaboration with Tarantino in Reservoir Dogs, where he played Mr. Blonde—a role that marked the start of his high-octane career.

Michael Madsen continued appearing in action-packed films and occasional big hits like Donnie Brasco and Wyatt Earp.

Throughout his career, he starred in more than 70 film, including the classics The Hateful Eight and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

In 2022, Madsen suffered the loss of his son Hudson, 26, who died of suicide. Two years following Hudson’s passing, Madsen filed for divorce from his wife of 28 years, DeAnna Madsen. He believed her “neglect, drinking, and alcoholism” contributed to their son’s death. The couple shared two other sons, Calvin, 27, and Luke, 18.

Madsen was also a father to sons Christian, 34, and Max, 30, whom he shared with his second wife, actress Jeannine Bisignano, and a daughter, Jessica, whom he had with Dana Hechling. From 1984 to 1988, he was married to his first wife, Georganne LaPiere, the half-sister of Cher.

Tributes poured in for Michael Madsen.

His sister, Oscar-nominated actress Virginia Madsen, wrote in a statement to Variety, “My brother Michael has left the stage. He was thunder and velvet. Mischief wrapped in tenderness. A poet disguised as an outlaw. A father, a son, a brother – etched in contradiction, tempered by love that left its mark.”

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14-year-old boy died after being ‘s**torted’ by ‘girl’ online

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Morgan Moore, from El Dorado, Kansas, is grieving the loss of her teenage son who took his own life after being blackmailed by a “girl” he chatted with on TikTok for just 35 minutes.

This inconsolable mother is warning other parents to talk to their children and explain to them the dangers the Internet and talking to strangers online can bring.

According to Moore, her 14-year-old son Caleb was “flirting” with a “girl” on TikTok and later switched to Snapchat when she sent him compromising photos of herself, according to the Daily Mail.

In return, Caleb sent similar photos of himself, but regretted doing so right after the “girl” started blackmailing him and asking him to send her large amounts of money so that she won’t leak the photos.

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According to Morgan, the person Caleb chatted with “made him feel like his life was over as he had made this mistake.”

Sadly, Caleb ended his life killing himself with the family gun.

When Morgan’s husband called her and told her what happened, she rushed home but authorities didn’t allow her to enter the house.

“When I got there Caleb was still alive and breathing but they were unable to resuscitate him so they stopped trying as nothing was working,” heartbroken Morgan recalled.

“He passed away in the house and it was very difficult because I wanted to be with him but they wouldn’t let me go inside as they didn’t want me to see anything.

“I was hysterical and screaming and begging them to not give up on my boy and let me go to him. I was inconsolable.”

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At first, the family was unaware why Caleb committed suicide, but after authorities went through his phone, they learned he was s**torted.

He even sent the person he chatted to a photo of the gun in a desperate attempt to put an end to the extortion, but to no avail.

“That is when they had gone through his TikTok messages and showed me the progression. It had stolen my boy’s happiness and hope in a 35-minute span,” Morgan said.

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FBI warns that they have “seen a huge increase in the number of cases involving children and teens being threatened and coerced into sending explicit images online—a crime called s**tortion.

“In some cases, the first contact from the criminal will be a threat. The person may claim to already have a revealing picture or video of a child that will be shared if the victim does not send more pictures,” they wrote on their website.

Morgan shares her son’s tragic story in order to encourage parents to speak openly with their children about the dangers that lurk online and teach them how to recognize scams in order to prevent anything similar from happening to them.

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What causes the green ring around hard-boiled eggs?

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Whether you like them scrambled, sunny-side up, or hard-boiled, eggs are an excellent choice because of many reasons. For one, they are high in protein, essential for muscle repair and growth. Further, eggs are rich in vitamins and minerals, with the yolk containing choline which supports the function of the brain.

Also, they contain healthy fats and are low in calories, which makes them a great breakfast option for both little children and adults.

If you are one of those people who prefer their eggs hard-boiled, you have certainly noticed that green color ring around the yolk.

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Now if you wonder if the eggs are safe to consume that way, the answer is yes. In fact, that green color comes from the sulfur in the egg white that reacts with the iron in the yolk due to overcooking. 

While this color is totally harmless, if you prefer your eggs without it, there is a way of cooking them by taking into consideration the cooking and cooling time.

Place the eggs in a pot and cover them with cold water — about an inch or two above the eggs. Next, bring the water to a rolling boil over medium heat and then turn off the heat right away.

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Cover the pot and let the eggs sit in the hot water. If you prefer them with their yolk soft, keep them for 9 minutes. If firm eggs are your preferred choice, let them in the pot for 11 to 12 minutes.

Once you take them out of the pot of hot water, place them into an ice-cold water for around five minutes.

And yes, for smoother peeling, crack and peel them under running water.

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If you want to prevent cracking while boiling them, add a tablespoon of vinegar or a pinch of salt in the water.

Boiled unpeeled eggs are safe to eat in a week time, while the peeled ones can be stored for 2 to 3 days before consuming.

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White House photo of Trump sparks conspiracy theory

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Another day, another conspiracy theory involving President Donald Trump. This time, a newly emerged photo of him from the White House Situation Room has fueled fresh rumors among social media users regarding the 2024 assassination attempt.

Now, netizens have compared new photos of the president with ones taken before the widely reported assassination attempt during which a bullet clipped his ear.

Namely, the assassination attempt in question happened back in 2024 during a presidential campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. The rally was interrupted by gunfire shots coming from the rooftop.

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During the shooting, a spectator, 50-year-old Corey Comperatore, was killed, while two others were critically injured.

The shooter, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crook, was killed by the US Secret Service.

In the weeks following the assassination attempt, Trump wore a white bandage on his ear and so did a number of his supporters in sign of solidarity.

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However, the most recent photo of the president with a clear view of his right ear sparked controversy yet again, with many Internet users questioning why there aren’t any visible signs of injury on it.

“Isn’t this the ear that apparently took a bullet?” one X user wrote.

Another joked: “Trump should forget the Nobel peace prize and go for the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for naturally regrowing an ear. It’s never been done before.”

A third posted, “That photo from the situation room just shows the miraculous healing to Trump’s ear.”

Someone else posted: “Ear cartilage generally does NOT regrow.”

“Likely the biggest scam ever,” accused another.

At the time, former White House physician Ronny Jackson said of Trump’s wound: “There was initially significant bleeding, followed by marked swelling of the entire upper ear.

“The swelling has since resolved, and the wound is beginning to granulate and heal properly.

“Based on the highly vascular nature of the ear, there is still intermittent bleeding requiring a dressing to be in place. Given the broad and blunt nature of the wound itself, no sutures were required.”

Some hit back at the conspiracy theorists, with one person sharing: “How exactly was it faked in an outdoor setting with 1000’s of witnesses and dozens of cameras. One of those cameras picked up the bullet in mid air.”

Another shared: “This man came within inches of getting his head blown off and you say stupid sh** like this.”

A third posted: “What you’re insinuating is horrible. Trump was nearly killed. Cory Compentore was a father and a firefighter who was murdered by that whacko. Suggesting this was a setup is low. Next time, please think before you post something.. Sheesh.”

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New details in Melania Trump visa controversy come to light

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President Trump’s administration is working hard to impose changes to immigration laws, taking a hard line on immigration and illegal immigrants in the US.

In his first week in the Oval Office, Trump didn’t waste time turning his presidential campaign promises into reality. He signed a number of executive orders regarding immigration targeting undocumented immigrants residing in the country.

In June, ICE carried out raids across the country, triggering protests in L.A and surrounding areas. When the protests turned violent, he deployed the National Guard and the Marines to contain the unrest.

While many criticized his action to involve the National Guard into the matter, Trump accused his critics of using undocumented immigrants to “expand their Voter Base, cheat in Elections, and grow the Welfare State, robbing good paying Jobs and Benefits from Hardworking American Citizens.”

As the issue of undocumented immigrants filled headlines, Melania Trump’s US visa took the center stage in the discussion.

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It was back in 1987 when young Melania, who is of Slovenian descent, decided to drop out of the University of Ljubljana and focus on modeling instead. It took her only a year to get a contract with a modeling agency in Milan.

Once in Milan, Melania focused on her goal of making a name for herself and went home after work instead of partying.

“She kept to herself, she was a loner. After a shoot or a catwalk, she went home, not out. She didn’t want to waste time partying,” fashion photographer Stane Jerko who spotted her leaning on a fence while leaving a fashion show at the Festival Hall said.

When she met Paolo Zampolli, co-owner of Metropolitan Models, he helped get a US visa.

Melania had been in the US since 1996, initially holding a tourist visa and later obtaining a series of work visas, her attorney said, according to Newsweek.

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In 2001, she obtained the EB-1 Visa, also known as the “Einstein visa.” Per the US Citizenship and Immigration Services website, an individual may be eligible for the visa if “you are an alien of extraordinary ability, are an outstanding professor or researcher, or are a certain multinational executive or manager.”

While this visa is eligible for individuals with extraordinary achievements, such as Pulitzer, Oscar, and Olympic winners, Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a Democrat, questions how Melania could have even obtained it.

“Integrity isn’t snatching lawful visa holders off the streets and throwing them into unmarked vans,” she said during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday. “Integrity is not revoking visas based on social media posts that hurt somebody’s little feelings, because kids decided they wanted to go after Trump or this administration. We have a thing called free speech in this country.”

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Crockett asked Republicans why aren’t they scrutinizing the immigration of people close to the president.

“Why aren’t we talking about integrity when it comes to the president’s family’s visas?” Jasmine Crockett asked. “Let me tell you how you receive an Einstein visa. You’re supposed to have some sort of significant achievement, like being awarded a Nobel Peace Prize or a Pulitzer, being an Olympic medalist, or having other sustained extraordinary abilities and success in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. Last time I checked, the first lady had none of those accolades under her belt.”

“Melania, the first lady, a model—and when I say model, I’m not talking about Tyra Banks, Cindy Crawford, or Naomi Campbell-level—applied for and was given an EB1 visa,” she continued. “It doesn’t take an Einstein to see that the math ain’t mathin’ here.”

While Melania or the White House didn’t respond to the accusations, a number of people took the First Lady’s side, claiming the congresswoman was just jealous of Melania’s achievements.

At an anti-DOGE protest in Los Angeles, California, congresswoman Maxine Waters said, “When he [Trump] talks about birthright, and he’s going to undo the fact that the Constitution allows those who are born here, even if the parents are undocumented, they have a right to stay in America. If he wants to start looking so closely to find those who were born here and their parents were undocumented, maybe he ought to first look at Melania.”

“We don’t know whether or not her parents were documented. And maybe we better just take a look.” 

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Donald Trump cuts speech short amid medical emergency

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President Donald Trump was forced to cut his speech short during a White House press conference due to a medical emergency.

At the time, Trump was swearing in TV personality, Dr. Memhet Oz, who will serve as the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) during Trump’s presidency.

The reason Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt terminated the briefing and asked the reporters to vacate the room was because a girl collapsed during the ceremony, the Irish Star reported.

“Press out,” Leavitt could be heard saying.

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Realizing something serious was going on, President Trump cut his speech and left the podium in order to assist. “I hope she’s OK,” he was heard saying.

Dr. Oz could be seen rushing off camera to offer help.

Video showed the young girl being hastily accompanied out of the room.

The White House later confirmed that a “minor family member” fainted during the ceremony, adding they were now fine. The statement read, “A minor family member fainted during Dr Oz’s swearing in ceremony in the Oval Office. We are happy to say she is OK.”

When Trump introduced Dr. Oz, he said he has “come to this position as one of the nation’s most talented and beloved medical professionals.” 

The president then read Dr. Oz’s qualifications, stating he had graduated from Harvard University. He obtained a Doctor of Medicine and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and Penn’s Wharton School, respectively.

Dr. Oz then worked as a heart surgeon and professor of cardiac surgery at Columbia University and as the Director of the Cardiovascular Institute and integrative medicine program at New York Presbyterian Hospital.

He started his health and wellness talk show, The Dr. Oz Show in 2009. It ended in 2022.

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During the years his show was on air, it came under scrutiny because of some of the controversial medical advice Dr. Oz presented to the audience.

Among the rest, his statement that green coffee extract is a ‘magic weight loss cure’ was condemned by the Federal Trade Commission.

Dr. Oz’ appointment to CMS was confirmed earlier this month with a 53-45 Senate vote.

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