Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government is currently embroiled in an unprecedented war on seven fronts, marking one of the most intense periods of conflict in the region’s history. These fronts span Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, the West Bank, Yemen, and Iran, with each theater seeing escalating hostilities over the past week. This multi-front confrontation underscores the deepening complexities of Israel’s military operations, all while the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are expanding their airstrikes in several areas, including Beirut, Yemen, and Syria. This weekend saw a series of intense Israeli air raids targeting Beirut following the death of Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in a strike. According to Israeli military sources, the strike occurred at Hezbollah’s underground command center in the heart of Beirut, nestled beneath residential areas, which has raised concerns about civilian casualties. Hezbollah confirmed the death of senior commanders, including Nasrallah and other prominent figures, further escalating tensions. The people of Iran should know – Israel stands with you pic.twitter.com/MfwfNqnTgE — Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) September 30, 2024 While the world’s attention focused on Beirut, simultaneous attacks unfolded across Yemen and Syria. In Yemen, Israel’s air force launched a massive airstrike on Hodeidah, a vital Yemeni port. This strike was the largest conducted by Israel in Yemen since the conflict began last year, following the October 7 Hamas attacks. The raid came in response to ballistic missile launches by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who have been increasingly aggressive in their actions toward Israel, including missile strikes aimed at Tel Aviv​. Further complicating the situation, U.S. warships in the Red Sea were also targeted by Houthi missile barrages, marking a significant escalation that involved both Israel and the United States. The Houthis launched a coordinated rocket attack on three U.S. naval vessels, which were later confirmed as the USS Spruance, USS Stockdale, and the USS Indianapolis. While no significant damage was reported, the attack signals a new phase in the conflict, one that drags U.S. assets deeper into the fray​. #Breaking Netanyahu approves the elimination in Beirut from the Prime Minister's plane. Just arrived in the USA. pic.twitter.com/tGrhQGFNme — GLOBAL UPDATE (@tararnews) September 26, 2024 The Syrian front also saw renewed Israeli air activity. Israeli jets targeted positions near the capital, Damascus, hitting bases believed to house pro-Iranian militia forces. These strikes, aimed at Iran-aligned assets, reportedly wounded several militants, adding to the growing hostilities along Israel’s northern borders. In addition to these military operations, Lebanon has become a central focus, with Israel expanding its bombing campaign into central Beirut for the first time since the 2006 war. The targets of these recent strikes included high-ranking officials of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a leftist militant group. According to reports, three senior members of the PFLP were killed in a precision strike in Beirut’s Cola district. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has warned that this multi-front conflict could last for years, as Israel faces increasing pressure from all sides. Gallant outlined the dire security situation before the Israeli parliament, indicating that the war is now expanding to include nearly all of Israel’s border regions. The IDF is actively engaged on six of the seven fronts, with no immediate resolution in sight. This escalation presents a complex geopolitical dilemma for both Israel and the broader international community. While Israel is focused on neutralizing threats from Hezbollah and other Iranian proxies, its military operations are increasingly pulling in actors like the United States, complicating diplomatic efforts to prevent the conflict from spiraling further. The post Netanyahu’s War on Seven Fronts: Israeli Attacks Escalate in Yemen, Syria, and Beirut appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

Luke Bryan showed fans that he’s just as comfortable getting dirty in the mud as he is performing on stage. As Hurricane Helene hit Ohio, Luke and his team needed to get out on the tractors to save his gear from the storm. Luckily, this star had some quality tractors and he was able to get the job done. Floods Are No Match For Luke Bryan View this post on Instagram A post shared by Luke Bryan Official (@lukebryan) Luke Bryan shared a clip of himself tackling the floods on his Instagram. The caption reads, “The rain hit us in Ohio last night. Good thing we had our @fendt_north_america tractors here to pull out all our gear. Thinking about all those impacted by the hurricane. We’ll see y’all tonight Pennsylvania #FarmTour2024.” The video shows Luke with a cigar in his mouth operating one of his many tractors as they pull their trailer out of the mud. Luke is nothing but smiles as he operates this heavy machinery. He is fortunate to have such quality equipment to remove his gear from the mud. Internet Loves Luke Bryan The internet is loving Luke Bryan’s optimism during Hurricane Helene and the floods that were left behind. The positive comments came “flooding” in. One user wrote, “It looks like he is having just as much fun on a tractor as being on stage.” Another added, “Sorry to hear! But your experience on your farm is paying off! You look like a natural on the tractor!” A third chimed in, “I love that you respect these farmers and show them love.” Luke Bryan had to get his gear out from the mud caused by the floods so he could continue his Farm Tours. The Farm Tour is a concert series that Luke performs on family farms. On his website, he shares that the tour happens rain or shine, and his dedication to play even after a hurricane proves that. We wish Luke and all those who were affected by Hurricane Helene all the best. The source of the featured image is here. The post Luke Bryan Gets Down & Dirty To Save Trailers From Muddy Floodwaters appeared first on InspireMore.

On-screen, Will Ferrell often plays adorably hilarious characters, and we love him for it. But as we all know, just because someone seems like a nice person doesn’t always mean they are. This can disappoint people who truly want to believe their favorite stars are just as fantastic as they imagine. In the case of Will Ferrell, however, we have good news—Kristen Bell says he’s as nice as can be. Kristen Bell Wanted To Rub Elbows With Some Big Names Kristen shared her story with Late Night With Seth Meyers on September 24. She had a friend who was an intern at Saturday Night Live, and she snuck into an after-party one night with a friend from her hometown, Bob. “I met Will in 2001 as well, and I would like to tell you why he’s the nicest man on the planet, which I’m sure you already know,” she explained. She said that Will would not remember this night, but she’ll never forget it. Bob wanted to meet Will, so Kristen told him she knew him and would be happy to make the introduction. “I was like, ‘Will, this is my best friend from high school, Bob.'”  “Will goes, ‘Bob! So nice to meet you!’ And this one…,” Kristen said while imitating Will and pointing at Seth and shaking his arm. “Oh, you!”  She said that she was only 18 and looked like she was 12 back then. She often got strange looks on the set from people wondering what a kid was doing running around SNL. “He did not throw me under the bus and say, ‘I have no idea who you are, child!’ He just went with it. He was the most gracious — I remember it to this day. He’s the nicest guy. He’s a really special guy.” We knew it, and we love it. Will Ferrell is the best! This story’s featured image is by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic. The post Kristen Bell Says Why Will Ferrell Is “The Nicest Man On The Planet” appeared first on InspireMore.

7UP has a new surprise in store. The popular brand is selling a Shirley Temple soda. This new flavor is only available for a limited time. 7UP Welcomes The Holiday Season With Shirley Temple Soda 7UP’s Shirley Temple soda will be a mix of pomegranate and cherry mocktail flavors. This new soda flavor will be available in stores between October 15 through December 31. PEOPLE shared that a representative from the company confirmed the dates of this soda’s release. Additionally, they shared that it will be available in both canned and bottled versions. The snack and food blogger @snackolator shared the exciting news on their Instagram account. In a post, they give a refreshing look at the new 7UP Shirley Temple soda. The blogger also announced that there will be a Zero Sugar option, as well. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Snackolator (@snackolator) The Zero Sugar option will be available in 12oz cans and the regular 7UP Shirley Temple will be available in two sizes. Fans can get this new holiday soda flavor in a 12oz can or a 2-liter bottle. Family Friendly Drink While there has been an adult beverage version of the Shirley Temple, called the Dirty Shirley, this new release from 7UP is family-friendly. The company shared a mocktail recipe to make this mocktail on its website. First, they describe the soda. They state, ” The Shirley Temple might be the most famous nonalcoholic mocktail out there. It’s the perfect way to take a household staple like 7UP and make it feel a little more fancy. Whether you’re making it for a mocktail-loving crowd or the kids in the crowd, it’s one very simple recipe that should always be in your go-to stack.” The ingredients are as follows: 1/4 cup 7UP or Zero Sugar 7UP 1-1 1/2 tbsp. grenadine syrup Ice Maraschino cherries, for garnish The directions to make the drink are as follows: Mix together 7UP or Zero Sugar 7Up and grenadine syrup Pour over ice Top with cherries Furthermore, 7UP recommends serving their Shirley Temple in a highball glass. Be sure to try out this new, delicious soda flavor. The source of the featured image is here. The post 7UP Is Giving Us A Nostalgic Drink This Holiday Season appeared first on InspireMore.

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The post What States Allow Online Vet Prescriptions? (2024 Guide) by Dr. Kim Podlecki DVM (Veterinarian) appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com. Click to Skip Ahead Veterinary-Client-Patient-Relationship What Is Done Virtually Current Laws by States What Is Not Allowed Since the pandemic, people have turned to virtual meetings, online grocery ordering, and even virtual doctors’ appointments. Many virtual platforms have allowed for people to safely speak to a health professional in the comfort of their own home. This trend has started to trickle into veterinary medicine as well. There are a number of “telehealth” companies popping up that allow you to meet with a veterinarian while never leaving your home. This sounds great in theory, but it has its downfalls in that you usually aren’t able to get prescriptions for your pets via telehealth. Only the following states allow online vet prescriptions: AZ, CA, DC, FL, ID, NJ, VA, and VT. In this article we’ll touch briefly on the rules some states have about telehealth appointments, and which states you may be able to get an online prescription from. The Veterinary-Client-Patient-Relationship (VCPR) Most states require a VCPR (Veterinary-Client-Patient-Relationship) in order to prescribe medications and/or foods for your pet. VCPR is an abbreviation that means there needs to be some type of examination by a licensed veterinarian on a pet, and the client needs to approve and be aware of this. Hence, the veterinarian, pet owner (i.e. client), and pet have formed a consensual medical “relationship”. This is to protect both the patient and the doctor. While being examined, your pet will also be weighed so that medications can be dosed accurately. The veterinarian will be able to determine if there is a heart murmur by listening to your pet, and also running bloodwork to determine organ function and/or disease status (e.g. heartworm tests). All of these will help to determine not only if certain medications can be prescribed, but at what dose. These are all things that are done not to frustrate owners, but to keep your pet as safe as possible. Would you want your doctor prescribing medications that could be harmful to your heart if you’ve never actually had a doctor listen to your heart before? The same goes for your pet. We as veterinarians only want what’s best for your furry friends. Image Credit: Prostock-studio, Shutterstock What Is Done Virtually While many owners would love to never bring their pet to the hospital again, especially cats, the reality is that sometimes the pet is better off having a professional physically examine them. Only by feeling the abdomen, lymph nodes, certain joints, listening to the heart and lungs, examining the ears, etc., can a veterinarian really get an idea of what may be going on with your pet. A veterinarian can only gain so much information by speaking with an owner virtually, and/or seeing the pet through a computer screen. In other instances — say, a cat who becomes extremely aggressive when in a hospital — touching base with a veterinarian online to determine if you need to bring your cat to a clinic can be extremely helpful. Many people will use telehealth services as a triage service, to help determine if they need to have their dog or cat seen immediately or can wait until their veterinarian has an opening. Some states do not allow doctors to definitively diagnose anything virtually. They can speak with a client, see the pet through the screen, and even have owners show the vet specific things on their pet through the screen. However, because they cannot physically touch the pet, they are not allowed to make a “diagnosis”. They can only make recommendations based on the limited information. Speak To a Vet Online From the Comfort of Your Couch! If you need to speak with a vet but can’t get to one, head over to PangoVet. It’s an online service where you can talk to a vet online and get the personalized advice you need for your pet — all at an affordable price! Click to Speak With a Vet Current Laws by States Below is a breakdown of what is currently allowed by state. This website provides a great virtual map that is periodically updated as laws change. However, we strongly recommend following news as there are new bills and laws being introduced, passed, and declined across the country. State practice act does not use or define a VCPR NY A VCPR can NOT occur through telemedicine – i.e. you must physically see a veterinarian with your pet CT, GA, IL, MS, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI In order for a VCPR, the client & pet must have been physically seen by a veterinarian, or the veterinarian has become “acquainted with” the pet AR, DE, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MN, MO,NC, ND, NM, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, WV, WY The pet needs to have been physically examined by a veterinarian for a VCPR AL, AK, CO, CT, HI, NH, MD, MI, MT, NV, OR VCPR is only valid for 1 year after pet has been physically examined AK, GA, IA, ID, OR, SC, TN, WA, WV Can use telemedicine to establish a VCPR & therefore obtain an online prescription AZ, CA, DC, FL, ID, NJ, VA, VT Can use telemedicine for an opioid or controlled substance NJ, VA What Is Not Allowed Anywhere you can obtain medications for your pet — whether an online pharmacy, a veterinary hospital, or even your corner drugstore — requires a valid veterinary license to prescribe controlled substances. Each state has different rules as to what exact drugs may or may not be controlled. Some states do not allow online or digital prescriptions for any controlled substance, and you will need to obtain a physically written prescription to bring to the pharmacy. Most states also do not allow veterinary hospitals to “act like a pharmacy”. In other words, you cannot just walk into any clinic with a prescription for your pet and demand that they fill it. Your pet would need to be a patient there. This can be frustrating for people who may be traveling with their pet and run out of something — they think they can just go to the nearest vet clinic in town and pick up a refill. In reality, this is typically illegal in most states. This, again, is to protect the veterinarian against people abusing prescriptions, or people who may try to fill a medication for a pet that isn’t even theirs. Conclusion Veterinary telehealth and virtual medicine is gaining traction across the United States. While it can be of great help to people who aren’t sure if they should bring their pet to an emergency room or not, it’s also helpful for fearful pets who may react in the hospital. There are limitations to what is and isn’t allowed, and these vary by states. Because telemedicine is becoming so popular in human medicine, the laws and rules for veterinary medicine are also constantly changing and evolving. While you may want to receive all of your medications and advice online, make sure you check the latest rules and regulations for your specific state as to what may or may not be allowed. Sources Prescriptions and pharmacies: FAQs for veterinarians | American Veterinary Medical Association (avma.org) Everything You Need to Know About Veterinary Telemedicine | VCA Animal Hospitals (vcahospitals.com) Featured Image Credit: Pixel-Shot, Shutterstock The post What States Allow Online Vet Prescriptions? (2024 Guide) by Dr. Kim Podlecki DVM (Veterinarian) appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com.