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Yahoo
4 days ago
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Milwaukee shooting: Man charged, wanted for reckless homicide
The Brief A man is charged with reckless homicide for a shooting near Darien and Green Tree. Court records show a warrant has been issued for the 21-year-old's arrest. Prosecutors said a woman, who is also charged, stole a gun before the shooting. MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man is charged and wanted for a fatal shooting that happened on the city's north side on May 9. In Court Court records show 21-year-old Curtis Griffin is charged with one count of first-degree reckless homicide. A warrant was issued for his arrest on May 29. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android What they're saying Milwaukee police were called to the area of Darien and Green Tree, just west of Teutonia Avenue. A criminal complaint states officers found the victim, 25-year-old Chrishaun Ragland, shot in the driver's seat of a gray Ford SUV that was stopped on the grass. Ragland died at the scene despite life-saving attempts. Court filings said Ragland suffered multiple gunshot wounds. There appeared to be bullet holes to the driver's window and door of the gray Ford, as well as a bullet strike to the dashboard in front of the steering wheel. Prosecutors said a witness told investigators he heard several gunshots and went outside, where he saw a man with no shirt on – armed with a rifle – running from an apartment building near the scene. The same man eventually returned and went back inside the apartment building. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Detectives went to the apartment where the witness said he saw the armed man running to and from. The complaint states they found rifle bullet casings "consistent" with the shooter firing shots from the apartment's balcony toward Ragland. A sporting rifle was found during a search of the apartment and taken for ballistics testing, which found it was "consistent" with the rifle that fired the rounds found at the scene. A handgun was also found in the apartment. Dig deeper According to court filings, surveillance video showed Ragland's gray Ford SUV pull up in front of the apartment building on the day of the shooting. It also showed 21-year-old Shania Barksdale meeting with Ragland and walking upstairs in the direction of the shooter's apartment. Minutes later, she was seen running down the stairs carrying the handgun that was later found during the search. Shortly after, prosecutors said surveillance showed Griffin running downstairs without a shirt on. He was carrying what appeared to be the rifle that was found in the apartment. He later returned carrying both the rifle and the handgun that Barksdale had been seen with. Barksdale told investigators she was Ragland's girlfriend, per the complaint. She said Ragland planned to go to Griffin's apartment and told her to "pretend to buy some marijuana" from Griffin with the intent of stealing a gun. She said she gave Griffin money for marijuana, and she saw a handgun on a table near a couch. When Griffin went to get the drugs, she took the gun and ran. When she got to the gray Ford SUV, where Ragland was waiting, she said she could not get in and heard Griffin fire shots from the balcony. She dropped the gun, which is how Griffin was able to pick it up and return inside with it, according to court filings. Prosecutors charged Barksdale with theft for stealing the gun from the apartment. The Source Information in this report is from the Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office and Wisconsin Circuit Court.
New York Post
26-04-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Overheat at the gym? This visual trick can help your body cool down
A little sweat never hurt anyone, but overheating? That's a whole different beast. Whether you're lifting in a gym that feels like an oven or running through a heatwave, we've all had those moments where it feels like we're about to spontaneously combust. The cool news: scientists just discovered a visual hack that tricks your body into chilling out — and it's the last thing you'd expect. Advertisement 3 Overheating can lead to dangerous health consequences if your body temperature isn't brought under control. WavebreakMediaMicro – Sweating it out For the study, researchers recruited five college-age women to ride stationary bikes at 72°F while strapped into virtual reality headsets, exploring scenes on the 'Nature Treks VR' app. Those viewing 'Red Earth' were transported to the Australian outback, immersed in fiery reds, oranges and yellows that evoked the sweltering heat of the desert. Advertisement Meanwhile, others ventured into the frosty world of 'White Winter,' where snow-covered valleys and ice-dusted trees set the stage for a much cooler vibe. When researchers compared the participants' reactions to the two VR environments, they discovered that their core body temperatures rose far less when immersed in the hot scene than in the cold one. 'Our findings suggest that simply viewing a hot environment can act as a powerful stimulus for thermoregulatory processes, and it may play a larger role than we had previously thought,' said Natasha Ragland, a graduate student at Boston University and first author of the study. An increase in sweating while immersed in the hot VR scene likely explains the difference, helping the body to cool down more efficiently during exercise, the researchers explained. Advertisement 3 Hot virtual reality scenes made participants sweat more — helping their bodies cool down faster. m-art – In fact, participants sweated about 20 grams more when exposed to the hot landscape than when viewing the frozen one, providing an extra cooling boost for their bodies. Researchers suggested that future studies could investigate VR as a cost-effective tool to help workers in extreme heat adapt more quickly, potentially boosting their health and safety. Advertisement 'Athletes or military personnel may be able to train for more extreme environments without having to physically travel to these zones,' Ragland said. The human toll of overheating A healthy body temperature typically ranges between 97.6°F and 99.6°F. But when your internal thermostat climbs too high — whether due to heat exposure, fever, intense exercise, or other causes — it can quickly turn dangerous. There are three main types of heat-related illnesses, according to Johns Hopkins. Heat cramps are the mildest form, involving painful muscle cramps and spasms that occur during or after intense physical activity in hot conditions. 3 The study suggests virtual reality could become a powerful training tool for those working in extreme heat. GVS – Heat exhaustion is more serious. It happens when the body loses large amounts of water and salt through heavy sweating, often after extended time in the heat or strenuous physical activity. Symptoms include muscle cramps, pale and clammy skin, nausea, vomiting, headache, fatigue, weakness and anxiety. Heat stroke is the most severe — and potentially deadly — form. This medical emergency occurs when the body's temperature regulation system becomes overwhelmed, pushing core temperatures to 104°F or higher. Advertisement Warning signs of heat stroke include hot, dry, flushed skin with no sweating, a rapid heart rate, nausea, vomiting, headache, confusion, agitation, seizures hallucinations — and in extreme cases, coma or death if not treated. Overheating? Chill out — fast If you start overheating mid-sweat session — whether you're at the gym or grinding it out under the sun — hit pause immediately. The Mayo Clinic recommends finding a shady spot or heading into an air-conditioned space to help bring your body temp down. Advertisement Hydrate with water or a sports drink, and strip off any extra layers. If you're still roasting, hop in a cold shower, soak in a cool bath or press ice packs to your neck, wrists and armpits. If symptoms don't ease up within an hour, it could be heat exhaustion — or even heat stroke. Don't tough it out. Get medical help fast.
The Age
25-04-2025
- Business
- The Age
‘We don't want to be the sacrificial lamb': The farmers hurt by Trump's tariffs
Magnolia, Kentucky: Just down the road from Caleb Ragland's farm in country Kentucky is the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln. The great statesman's parents moved in around the same time as Ragland's ancestors settled there in the early 1800s. A ninth-generation farmer, Ragland is also the president of the American Soybean Association. So he knows a thing or two about the crop that feeds much of the world's livestock and represents more than a fifth of all US agricultural exports. And he is deeply worried about the impact of the trade war sparked by Donald Trump's unprecedented 145 per cent tariffs on China, to which Beijing has retaliated with almost identical tariffs of its own. 'During the last trade war with China, I think 71 per cent of the agricultural losses came from soy,' Ragland said. 'That's a big number, and that's why we are so vocal on this. We have a responsibility to our membership, our fellow farmers and farm families, who are – just like my family – trying to make a living.' Kentucky is a solid red state, and Trump increased his vote to nearly 65 per cent in November. That's especially true out on the farms. Ragland voted for Trump each time and doesn't regret it, but he is pleading with the president to strike a deal with Beijing that will see the current tariffs – which effectively amount to a trade embargo – slashed before the soybean harvest in October. 'The previous administration did little to nothing to promote trade. They just sat on their hands and didn't do anything. So I appreciate the fact that President Trump is trying to get deals done,' Ragland said. 'But on the flipside, as farmers and soybean farmers in particular, we don't want to be the sacrificial lamb at the tip of the spear on this.' Last year, the US shipped 27 million tonnes of soybeans to China, worth about $US12.8 billion ($20.1 billion). But as a proportion, soybean exports to China never fully recovered from the 2018 trade war, with China now relying more heavily on Brazil, and to a lesser extent, Argentina, Uruguay and Canada. Plus, the wholesale price of soybeans has dropped 40 per cent over the last three years, from $US17 a bushel to $US10. 'That's a tough combination,' Ragland said. 'Myself and most other farms, we want to make our living from the market. We want to get a fair price and basically not have any artificial barriers built up that hurt our ability to fully use the market and have trade.'
Sydney Morning Herald
25-04-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘We don't want to be the sacrificial lamb': The farmers hurt by Trump's tariffs
Magnolia, Kentucky: Just down the road from Caleb Ragland's farm in country Kentucky is the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln. The great statesman's parents moved in around the same time as Ragland's ancestors settled there in the early 1800s. A ninth-generation farmer, Ragland is also the president of the American Soybean Association. So he knows a thing or two about the crop that feeds much of the world's livestock and represents more than a fifth of all US agricultural exports. And he is deeply worried about the impact of the trade war sparked by Donald Trump's unprecedented 145 per cent tariffs on China, to which Beijing has retaliated with almost identical tariffs of its own. 'During the last trade war with China, I think 71 per cent of the agricultural losses came from soy,' Ragland said. 'That's a big number, and that's why we are so vocal on this. We have a responsibility to our membership, our fellow farmers and farm families, who are – just like my family – trying to make a living.' Kentucky is a solid red state, and Trump increased his vote to nearly 65 per cent in November. That's especially true out on the farms. Ragland voted for Trump each time and doesn't regret it, but he is pleading with the president to strike a deal with Beijing that will see the current tariffs – which effectively amount to a trade embargo – slashed before the soybean harvest in October. 'The previous administration did little to nothing to promote trade. They just sat on their hands and didn't do anything. So I appreciate the fact that President Trump is trying to get deals done,' Ragland said. 'But on the flipside, as farmers and soybean farmers in particular, we don't want to be the sacrificial lamb at the tip of the spear on this.' Last year, the US shipped 27 million tonnes of soybeans to China, worth about $US12.8 billion ($20.1 billion). But as a proportion, soybean exports to China never fully recovered from the 2018 trade war, with China now relying more heavily on Brazil, and to a lesser extent, Argentina, Uruguay and Canada. Plus, the wholesale price of soybeans has dropped 40 per cent over the last three years, from $US17 a bushel to $US10. 'That's a tough combination,' Ragland said. 'Myself and most other farms, we want to make our living from the market. We want to get a fair price and basically not have any artificial barriers built up that hurt our ability to fully use the market and have trade.'
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pelzer plans to restore historic community building
PELZER, S.C. (WSPA) – An Upstate town is trying to preserve one of the last few historic buildings, with hopes to turn it into a space for families. Built nearly two centuries ago, the Pelzer Community Building is filled to the brim with history. 'This [area] was originally constructed as an open air skating rink — if you can believe that. The Victorians loved to skate,' said Will Ragland, the mayor of Pelzer. 'It used to be green, so all of this trim work might return to that original color.' The goal is to bring the building back to its roots. 'To pursue historic tax credits in the process, which is going to be great for the town of Pelzer, because we do not have property taxes here in town,' Ragland added. 'So with those historic tax credits, up to 45% of our investment can come back to the town.' When finished, the building could accommodate 500 people. Ragland hopes the community is excited about having a restored space to rent for events. 'All of these windows are coming back. We are looking to see what colors they might have used back then. We've uncovered some, some green in there. That'll be fun to see. We're also adding another addition to the left here, which will house a new kitchen, storage space, and brand new restrooms,' Ragland continued. 'It's going to be a giant open room with very tall windows and lots of natural light.' The building, located at 3-5 Park St, is one of the last original pieces of Pelzer. 'Many of our beautiful old buildings were torn down over the years,' Ragland said. 'The town owns three historic assets that we're trying to save and restore, and this is one of them.' Construction is expected to start in the summer and will be completed no later than December 2026. American Rescue Plan Act funding is financing the buidling restoration. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
