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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wildlife Prairie Park hosts outdoor fun extravaganza event
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD)–Melody Cline, who heads special activities at Wildlife Prairie Park stopped by WMBD This Morning to talk about some fun and exciting events the park serving up, including the Outdoor Fun Extravaganza, June 7 and 8, and the fish tagging program. The Outdoor Fun Extravaganza supplies all the special instruction and samplings of a variety of park offerings including 'disc golf lessons, geocaching, hiking, tree meditation, fishing, kayaking, standup paddle boarding, it'll be a lot to come out and try,' she said. The extravaganza will also be a hands-on introduction to camping out with the park experts close by, and outdoor movie night. Cline went on to explain the Fish Tagging program. 'We released a bunch of tagged fish into the six lakes, if you catch one of those, you can safely cut off the tag and return it back to our gift shop and get a prize.' Just remember to snap a selfie with the fish before you throw it back. Outdoor Fun Extravaganza tickets are $10 per day for members, and $20 for non-members. Wildlife Prairie Park is located at 3826 N. Taylor Road in Hanna City. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
Crypto tourist nightmare in London: fake Uber driver allegedly drugs American and steals $123K in Bitcoin and XRP
Jacob Irwin Cline landed in London for a short layover. By the time he left, the 30-year-old American tourist says he had lost $123,000 in cryptocurrency and any sense of safety in one of the world's most visited cities. The former software engineer from Portland, Oregon, told British outlet MyLondon that a man posing as his Uber driver outside a Soho bar called out his rideshare nickname. Without cross-checking the car model or license plate, Cline got in. That ride, he says, ended in drugging, abduction, and financial ruin. Also read: Queensland hacker Shane Duffy loses $4.5M in cybercrime asset seizure, including Bitcoins The suspect reportedly handed Cline a cigarette laced with scopolamine, a rare but powerful sedative known as 'Devil's Breath,' which allegedly caused memory loss and left him slipping in and out of consciousness. Crypto theft in the shadows of London Live Events During this blackout, Cline claims he handed over his phone and access credentials. Hours later, he awoke alone and injured after being hit by a car, with no phone and no idea where he was. He stumbled back to his hostel, only to discover that someone had remotely accessed his laptop and emptied his crypto wallets. Cline says his XRP balance plummeted from $73,000 to less than $1,000. His Bitcoin holdings dropped from $50,000 to under $10,000. Smaller sums from other digital assets vanished too. He identified MEXC and BTSE as destinations for some of the stolen cryptocurrency. 'Without recovery tools or insurance, I estimate my chances of getting any of it back at less than 1%,' he told MyLondon . Crypto crime on the rise globally The case is now under investigation by British police and reflects a troubling global trend: the targeting of crypto owners for high-value theft. In recent weeks, Paris saw an attempted abduction of the daughter and grandson of Pierre Noizat, cofounder of crypto exchange Paymium. Also read: Crypto, Crime & Corruption: A memecoin family's checkered past puts the presidency of Argentina's Javier Milei in trouble Three masked attackers tried to pull the woman and her child into a van before her partner intervened and was reportedly injured. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Social districts, booze in bathrooms, no-food bars: Lawmakers try to make NH more bar friendly
The Barley House in downtown Concord on May 22, 2025. (Photo by William Skipworth/New Hampshire Bulletin) Last time Drew Cline visited family in his hometown of Hickory, North Carolina, he went to his favorite barbecue joint in a downtown area that had been struggling to keep businesses afloat in recent years. 'I always take a walk around downtown to see how it's changed,' he said. 'And there would always be vacant storefronts. Until last time I went and we did our stroll around downtown, and not a single storefront was vacant. And there were people walking around with beer, and I asked, what's going on?' Cline learned from shop owners that the area had become designated a 'social district' where people were allowed to purchase alcohol at bars and restaurants and take it with them outside the bar within this social district. He said before the district was created, the closure of mills and competition from shopping malls and development along a nearby state highway had hurt businesses' ability to stay afloat downtown. 'Now, Hickory won't attribute 100% of its revival to the social district, but they do contribute a pretty large portion of it,' he said. 'And so it's working.' Cline, who now lives in Bedford and works as the executive director at a conservative think tank called the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, pitched the idea to state Rep. Bill Boyd, a Merrimack Republican. Boyd said he used North Carolina's legislation on social districts as a model to create New Hampshire's House Bill 467, but also saw successful social district programs in Michigan, Georgia, and other states. Cline said officials he spoke with in North Carolina said they hadn't seen increases in public drunkenness or crime. 'Not even trash,' Cline said. 'Which is kind of surprising, but I think that's part of the planning for these downtowns, is that you do plan for more trash receptacles, more recycling bins.' Last week, the New Hampshire Senate approved HB 467, which now heads to Gov. Kelly Ayotte's desk. The bill would allow New Hampshire towns and cities to opt into the program and establish social districts within their borders. The districts would have to be approved by a city council or other municipal body, or during a town meeting, and plans would be submitted to the liquor commission. The bill lays out operational guidelines, including the containers designated for alcohol, signage with information and rules, and time limits set at the discretion of towns and cities. The bill also has backing from the New Hampshire Municipal Association. Brodie Deshaies, the association's legislative advocate, described the bill as 'a great private-public partnership' that towns and cities have been asking for. The bill is one of several that lawmakers are moving through the State House in an attempt to loosen restrictions on bars in the Granite State. House Bill 81, a bipartisan proposal to allow patrons to bring alcohol into the restroom at a bar or restaurant, is also headed to Ayotte's desk. State law currently prohibits people from bringing alcoholic beverages into 'foyers, hallways, kitchens, restrooms, or other areas not approved for service by the commission.' Supporters of the bill, which was sponsored by Bethlehem Democratic Rep. Jared Sullivan, characterize it as an effort to reduce the risk of date rape drugs being placed in drinks. Rep. Erica Layon, a Derry Republican, said during a hearing last month that lawmakers had heard about a woman who left her drink on a table while using the restroom because a sign said it was illegal to take it with her. While she was gone, Layon said, the woman's drink was drugged. 'She was out at a bar, had one drink, and then woke up in a hotel room the next morning after being raped,' Layon said. 'Hopefully, you share the view that it is more important to empower people to protect themselves from unwanted assaults than it is to micromanage how they manage their drinks.' Henry Veileux, on behalf of the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association, said people within the industry were opposed to the bill because of potential for underage drinking and overconsumption. He added that bartenders can hold on to a patron's drink while they use the restroom. Another bill proposed this session takes aim at an old rule for establishments. New Hampshire has long prohibited bars from selling liquor without also selling food, though there's a series of exceptions that the Legislature has carved out for hotels, airport bars, and other establishments over the years. House Bill 276, sponsored by Claremont Republican Rep. Wayne Hemingway, sought to change that and create a new liquor license — 'a tavern license' — in the state that allows bars to sell hard liquor, beer, and wine without serving food. However, that bill was tabled by the state Senate last week, which means senators didn't kill it entirely but they've decided against approving it for now.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Indiana Court of Appeals sends fertility doctor deception case back to the lower courts
Indiana's Court of Appeals will decide next steps for a woman who seeks to sue a former fertility doctor who was later found to have secretly used his own semen to impregnate her mother. (Courtesy of state of Indiana) An Indiana woman who wants to sue the doctor who allegedly used his own sperm to inseminate her mother won an appellate ruling last week. The Indiana Court of Appeals on May 15 granted the woman's wishes to allow the case to move forward at the local level. The court ruled that the issue of whether the woman – referred to as 'anonymous child' – filed her claim within the two-year statute of limitations period is an issue to be resolved by a jury. 'We find that a genuine issue of material fact exists as to when Child learned of facts that would have led a person of reasonable diligence to have discovered the malpractice,' Judge Elaine Brown wrote. Opposing counsel contended during oral arguments that the woman was aware of the physician's role as her parents' fertility doctor prior to the birth of her own daughter in 2019. They said the statute of limitations for the woman's claims should have commenced no later than the end of 2021. But the woman argued she didn't know the doctor used his semen in cases where semen was already provided — as her mother and father had. When that news hit the media, she ordered a DNA testing kit in 2022 and filed suit shortly thereafter. The woman was born in 1985. She learned of her biological father, referred to as the 'anonymous physician', following her viewing of the trailer for the 2022 Netflix documentary 'Our Father'. The Netflix documentary revealed the medical malpractice case of Dr. Donald Cline, former Indianapolis fertility specialist, who admitted in 2017 to using his own sperm to inseminate patients without their knowledge during the 1970s and 1980s. Although Cline is referred to as 'anonymous physician' in the legal proceedings, attorneys discussed the documentary in arguments. The woman preferred to keep her identity hidden 'because her father – does not know that he is not her father.' In July 2022, shortly after receiving her DNA test, the woman filed an anonymous complaint for damages against Cline and an anonymous health care group. The case will now proceed before the local trial court, and could ultimately be decided by a jury.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements Introduces New Skin Care Supplement for Dogs
Skin Care helps dogs thrive by promoting healthy skin. ST. LOUIS, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements has introduced Skin Care, a new supplement that provides proactive support for dogs with sensitive skin. Developed by Purina researchers and veterinarians, Skin Care is specially formulated with a multi-active blend designed to support dogs with sensitive skin, including those with seasonal allergies. Available without a prescription, Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements Skin Care contains a blend of collagen, EPA + DHA, vitamin E and zinc to support skin health. It also includes Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acids to help maintain the skin's natural protective barrier to support dogs with sensitive skin, as well as Vitamin E and zinc to promote a strong immune system. The formula helps maintain skin hydration for dogs. "We know that many pet owners visit their vet to discuss their pet's skin health," said Martha Cline DVM, DACVIM, a veterinarian with Purina. "Healthy skin plays a vital role in helping dogs lead happy, healthy lives, and Skin Care helps maintain skin hydration and a protective barrier to support dogs with sensitive skin, including those with seasonal allergies." Adding Skin Care by Pro Play Veterinary Supplements is one way for pet owners to support their dogs' skin health, but Dr. Cline recommends a variety of ways to tackle skin issues that could be impacting their dog's overall happiness and well-being: Remove Allergens Routine bathing can remove dirt and pollen from a dog's fur and skin, easing allergies. Most healthy dogs don't need to be bathed more than once a month, but dogs with sensitive skin may need to be bathed more often. Talk to your vet about the recommended frequency for your dog. In between baths, quick wipe-downs with a damp cloth or fragrance-free, hypoallergenic pet wipe can remove pollen and other allergens that may have stuck to your pup's fur, skin and paws. Optimize Nutrition: A dog's diet plays a vital role in maintaining the health of their skin. Dog owners should ensure their pet consumes a complete and balanced diet, enriched with essential nutrients that support skin and coat. Don't skimp on Flea Control: Year-round flea control is important to your dog's overall health and can also alleviate skin allergies. Talk to your vet about which flea control treatments are suitable for your four-legged friend. They may recommend a flea collar, oral medication and/or topical medications to quickly kill any living fleas and prevent new ones from emerging. Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements Skin Care is available at Amazon, Chewy, and veterinary clinics for a suggested retail price of $22.99 for a 30ct pouch and $44.99 for a 60ct pouch. For more information about Skin Care and other Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements visit About PurinaNestlé Purina PetCare creates richer lives for pets and the people who love them. Founded in 1894, Purina has helped dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives by offering scientifically based nutritional innovations. Purina manufactures some of the world's most trusted and popular pet care products, including Purina ONE, Pro Plan, Friskies and Tidy Cats. Our more than 11,000 U.S. associates take pride in our trusted pet food, treat and litter brands that feed 46 million dogs and 68 million cats every year. Nearly 500 Purina scientists, veterinarians, and pet care experts ensure our commitment to unsurpassed quality and nutrition. Over the past five years, Purina has contributed more than $150 million towards organizations that bring, and keep, people and pets together, as well as those that help our communities and environment thrive. Purina is part of Nestlé, a global leader in Nutrition, Health and Wellness. For more information, visit or subscribe here to get the latest Purina news. About Purina Pro PlanPurina Pro Plan is a leader in the advanced nutrition category, with more than 140 targeted formulas to help your pet thrive throughout every stage of life. For more information, visit or follow @ProPlan on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook. Media Contact: Kristin Nill; knill@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements Sign in to access your portfolio
