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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Officials make disturbing discovery after noticing 'unusual' bulges in man's clothing at US border checkpoint: 'Extremely dangerous'
On April 30, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered a man attempting to smuggle parrots into the United States in an unusual manner. As the Los Angeles Times detailed, a man applying for admission to California at the border was stopped after officials noticed "unusual clothing bulges" around his ankles. When the officers went to check the strange lumps, they found the man had somehow stuffed six birds into his boots in an attempt to smuggle them into the country. Upon further inspection of the man's vehicle, officials discovered a further six parrots, two of which were dead. According to the Los Angeles Times, Sidney Aki, the director of CBP San Diego field operations, said in a statement: "The smuggling of birds is extremely dangerous. Birds can also be hosts for a variety of diseases that can threaten native wildlife and U.S. agricultural industries, potentially causing widespread economic consequences." As Aki explained, smuggling birds (or any animal) can introduce new diseases to local animal populations, which can wipe out native creatures. This is because animals trafficked over borders become an invasive species in the new country. Invasive species can cause a range of problems in their new home, such as introducing deadly diseases, threatening the balance of local ecosystems, and affecting crops, with the latter impacting the human food supply. The destruction of ecological balance that invasive species can cause has an adverse effect on everything from plant life to humans. The trafficking of animals can also cause harm to the smuggled animals, as evidenced by the dead birds the CBP discovered. If the animals people traffic are endangered, any loss of life puts them further at risk of becoming extinct. Authorities detained the man attempting to smuggle birds into the U.S. for further investigation, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Veterinary Services put the live birds he brought under quarantine. The U.S. also has legislation addressing wildlife trafficking. The country enacted the National Strategy to Combat Wildlife Trafficking in 2014 and passed the Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt (END) Wildlife Trafficking Act in 2016. Many groups in the U.S. are taking strides to eliminate the smuggling of wildlife, too, such as the Wildlife Trafficking Alliance and the Coalition to End Wildlife Trafficking Online. Do you think we should deal with air pollution by burying things underground? Sounds great No way Only for certain waste I'm not sure Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
The South African
12-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs: "Nabi to be sacked!"
Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly set to sack Nasreddine Nabi at the end of the season. Kaizer Chiefs ended the clubs 10-year long wait for silverware when they won the Nedbank Cup this past Saturday. Nasreddine Nabi inspired his team to a 2-1 win over Orlando Pirates en route to becoming the 2025 Nedbank Cup Champions. However, despite this, reports have emerged claiming that Nabi and his whole technical team will be sacked at the end of the season. ALSO READ: CHIEFS & PIRATES – END OF AN ERA: 12 PLAYERS HEADING OUT OF SOWETO! According to TimesLive, Nabi will be sacked by Chiefs at the end of the season. Furthermore, the same reports claim that his entire technical team will be let go. This is because Amakhosi management are going to review the entire season as a whole. So, despite ending Chiefs' trophy drought, management and coaches are unhappy with Amakhosi as a whole. They are currently fighting for a spot in the MTN8. They are no where near rivals, Orlando Pirates or even in the frame yet alone the picture to qualify for the CAF Champions League. Amakhosi are not contenders for the Betway Premiership and besides this trophy they are in a similiar or worse position in the league. Therefore, the Chiefs hierachy will make a decision at the end of the season over Nabi's future based on the entire season as a whole. Ultimately, failure to finish in the top 8 will almost guarentee his departyre. Nabi has a year left in his contract but is likely to be sacked at the end of the season. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Fashion Network
01-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Gundersen out, Suhl in as luxury retailer END. names new CEO
Luxury British retailer END. on Thursday announced a leadership transition with Sebastian Suhl named as its new CEO as its current chief exec exits. The company, which sells a variety of high-end designer labels but focuses mainly on streetwear and lifestyle pieces, said Suhl will be joining the business this summer. He's a fashion industry veteran and has spent the past 25 years 'developing Direct to Consumer businesses on a global scale at Prada, Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, Valentino and other brands'. It's a big strategic move for the firm and it said it 'helps position the company for its next chapter focused on sustainable growth and continued innovation within a dynamic, rapidly evolving retail landscape'. The appointment follows a 'comprehensive global search' and has been 'unanimously approved' by END.'s board. And what about current CEO Parker Gundersen? The statement said he's stepped down as of 1 May with CFO Karen Dracou assuming the role of interim CEO 'to ensure operational stability and maintain momentum across the company's strategic initiatives'. Chairman Martin Brok said Suhl 'brings exceptional leadership, a strong strategic vision, and a deep understanding of our industry. We would also like to sincerely thank Parker for his contributions and leadership during his tenure, and we wish him the very best in his future endeavours'.
Fashion Network
01-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Gundersen out, Suhl in as luxury retailer END. names new CEO
Luxury British retailer END. on Thursday announced a leadership transition with Sebastian Suhl named as its new CEO as its current chief exec exits. The company, which sells a variety of high-end designer labels but focuses mainly on streetwear and lifestyle pieces, said Suhl will be joining the business this summer. He's a fashion industry veteran and has spent the past 25 years 'developing Direct to Consumer businesses on a global scale at Prada, Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, Valentino and other brands'. It's a big strategic move for the firm and it said it 'helps position the company for its next chapter focused on sustainable growth and continued innovation within a dynamic, rapidly evolving retail landscape'. The appointment follows a 'comprehensive global search' and has been 'unanimously approved' by END.'s board. And what about current CEO Parker Gundersen? The statement said he's stepped down as of 1 May with CFO Karen Dracou assuming the role of interim CEO 'to ensure operational stability and maintain momentum across the company's strategic initiatives'. Chairman Martin Brok said Suhl 'brings exceptional leadership, a strong strategic vision, and a deep understanding of our industry. We would also like to sincerely thank Parker for his contributions and leadership during his tenure, and we wish him the very best in his future endeavours'.
Scottish Sun
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Inside Pope Francis' final hours blessing 1000s of Easter worshippers & meeting JD Vance just a day before death aged 88
FAITHFUL TO THE END Inside Pope Francis' final hours blessing 1000s of Easter worshippers & meeting JD Vance just a day before death aged 88 POPE Francis has died aged 88 - a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday. He emerged from his convalescence to bless thousands of people and treat them to a surprise popemobile romp through the piazza. Advertisement 2 Pope Francis waves to the faithful in Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City yesterday Credit: EPA 2 Pope Francis meets with US Vice President JD Vance on Easter Sunday at the Vatican Credit: Reuters "Viva il Papa! (Long live the pope), Bravo!" the crowd shouted as Francis looped through the square in his open-topped popemobile and then up and down the main avenue leading to it. He stopped occasionally to bless babies brought up to him. "Brothers and sisters, Happy Easter! Francis" said. Francis didn't celebrate the Easter Mass in the piazza, delegating it to Cardinal Angelo Comastri, the retired archpriest of St. Peters Basilica. Advertisement But after the Mass ended, Francis appeared on the loggia balcony over the basilica entrance for more than 20 minutes and imparted the apostolic blessing in Latin. The crowd of people below, estimated by the Vatican to be more than 35,000, erupted in cheers as a military band kicked off rounds of the Holy See anthem. In all, Francis was outside on a sunny spring day for around 50 minutes, with temperatures at 21 degrees Celsius. U.S. Vice President JD Vance also met briefly with Pope Francis on Sunday to exchange Easter greetings Advertisement "Dear brothers and sisters, it is with profound sadness I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis," Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced on the Vatican's TV channel. "At 7:35 this morning the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father."
