Mark Adams, the spokesman for the International IOC who is vehemently defending the right for men to compete in Olympic women’s boxing events, worked at the World Economic Forum for 10 years […]

by Brian Shilhavy, Health Impact News: Most of the headline news yesterday was about the largest prisoner swap with Russia since the end of the Cold War period, giving a brief moment of positive news among a steady stream of negative headline news that comes across our screens day after day. And yet among all […]

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Calderdale, a Labour council in West Yorkshire has been accused of launching an attack on British farmers with a “draconian” meat and dairy ban. They have become the latest among a string of town halls [...] The post Labour Council Sparks Backlash With ‘Draconian’ Meat & Dairy Ban appeared first on The People's Voice.

Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt has growled on a new song for the first time since 2008. This is his explanation why.

It’s all fun and games until you knock the statue over. As a little girl approached a human statue sitting on a rock in a park, she touched it gently. As she reached for the sunglasses perched on the statue’s face, it slowly began to tip to the side. Shocked, the young girl grabbed hold to keep the statue upright. The Herculean effort the child deployed to keep the statue from falling is hilarious. Over 11 million people have viewed the video, and several remixed versions are available. The girl uses every ounce of her pint-sized strength. When she gets the statue upright, it begins to topple in a different direction. Not realizing it was a human statue, the poor kid thought she would be in trouble if she let it fall. The statue finally cooperated with her efforts and permitted her to run off. As she ran away, the statue turned to look at her. She turned around once and saw the new position but continued running away as the person filming called out for her. We aren’t sure if she ever returned to discover that the statue was a man in a costume wearing makeup. Image from YouTube. This isn’t the first time we have seen a human statue “coming to life.” When a toddler hugged a statue on a park bench, the statue had to hug back. It was necessary for all things great and decent! Another man took his antics to a park bench to scare pedestrians. The results were hilarious. If you see a human statue in a park, stop for a selfie. Please be cautious not to tip it over and be wary if it moves. If the “stone” dog barks, run! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Little Girl’s Silly Struggle With Human “Statue” Has Millions Giggling appeared first on InspireMore.

Scientists have put forth a bold proposal to establish a specialized facility on the Moon for safeguarding life in the event of a catastrophic disaster. The concept of storing biological samples as a contingency plan is not new—Norway’s Svalbard Global Seed Vault, for example, houses over one million seed samples from around the globe. However, what if even such measures prove inadequate in the face of a global crisis? “If there had not been people there, flooding could have damaged the biorepository,” said the proposal’s lead author, Dr Mary Hagedorn of the Smithsonian’s national zoo and conservation biology institute. War also poses a threat to biorepositories on Earth, she noted, citing the destruction of Ukraine’s seed bank in 2022. To address this concern, scientists are now advocating for a lunar biorepository. This facility would store cells from some of Earth’s most critical animal species, offering a safeguard against climate change and unforeseen disasters, far removed from the planet’s vulnerabilities. She continued, “So all in all, the idea of having a really secure, passive biorepository for safeguarding Earth’s biodiversity seems like a really good idea.” A lunar vault, placed within permanently shadowed craters, would be immune to weather-related damage and could operate indefinitely. The moon’s naturally frigid environment means samples would remain frozen year-round without the need for human involvement or an energy source. By taking advantage of deep craters near the polar regions that are never exposed to sunlight, the moon is one of few places that can provide the ultra-low temperature of -196C necessary to preserve the samples in a way suitable for future cloning. Despite the promise of this concept, its realization may be distant. Dr. Hagedorn remarked, “We know how to do this and can do this and will do this, but it may take decades to finally achieve.” The post Scientists propose lunar biorepository to safeguard Earth’s biodiversity appeared first on Anomalien.com.

A game camera photo from North Carolina has ignited intense online debate, showcasing what appears to be a mysterious bipedal creature. The remarkably clear image, which surfaced on Reddit earlier this week, was posted by an individual who claimed to have discovered it online. Although the exact circumstances of the photo remain unknown, its subject has spurred considerable speculation, reports coasttocoastam.com. The image shows an unusual animal with features that some believe match descriptions of the legendary Bigfoot. The creature’s posture, which appears to be looking down, has led to speculation that its head is hidden. However, the distinctive structure of the creature’s legs has led to theories that it could be the infamous Dog Man cryptid. The Dog-Man legend, which dates back to Native American folklore and gained prominence in the late 20th century, describes a werewolf-like creature said to inhabit various regions across North America. Sightings often portray it as a large, upright canid with a human-like torso and canine features, roaming wooded areas and instilling fear in those who encounter it. Reports of the Dog-Man, particularly from Michigan’s “Dogman Country,” have been sporadic yet persistent, maintaining a niche but fervent following among cryptid enthusiasts. Skeptics, however, have voiced doubts about the authenticity of the photo. Pointing to its ambiguous origins, they argue that the image could be AI-generated or digitally manipulated. Some suggest that the creature might simply be a bear, altered to appear more mysterious. Without more information about the photo’s source, it’s difficult to draw any definitive conclusions. Bears can sometimes be captured in positions that make them look quite unusual. The post Mysterious creature captured on North Carolina game camera appeared first on Anomalien.com.

While modern horror games are growing ever more elaborate, there's still something quite unnerving about that '90s 3D aesthetic. With classics like Silent Hill and Resident Evil using the design and tech limitations of the time to create fear-inducing yet alluring low-polygon worlds, horror fans still hold that nascent era of classic horror gaming in high regard. Putting their keen eyes on nostalgia, the developers behind the upcoming Fear the Spotlight are hoping to craft an experience that captures that same sense of low-poly dread and unease, and from what I saw at Summer Game Fest, they're doing it pretty well. Continue reading New horror game Fear the Spotlight is the ’90s hit you need MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Best old games, Upcoming PC games