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Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Wife Says Anti-Woke American Dad Who Joined Russian Army Is ‘Alive and Doing Well'
The wife of Derek Huffman, who earlier this year relocated his family from Texas to Russia to escape 'LGBT indoctrination'—and was sent last month into active duty fighting in Ukraine—has released an update on her husband's combat experience. In the comment section of a July 15 YouTube video updating viewers about her family's life in Russia, DeAnna Huffman said that her husband is alive and healthy. 'He's not missing. Or ever was,' DeAnna wrote, responding to rumors that he was missing in action. She said that she spoke to him on the phone the night before the video was posted. 'All I can say is he's alive and doing well. Thank you for your support.' While she maintained that she couldn't share any specific information about Derek's whereabouts, she did claim that he is located 'not [at] the absolute front, but close to it.' DeAnna, 42, is a former teacher and floral designer while Derek, 46, formerly worked in welding and construction. The couple share three daughters. DeAnna has fastidiously documented the family's move from the US to Moscow online, frequently posting videos of their new life based in 'traditional values.' Their YouTube account, Huffman Time, has 11,000 followers. Derek enlisted in the Russian military in May, hoping to expedite his path to citizenship, but was surprised to find in June that he was being moved into a combat role. The former handyman has no military experience and had expected to serve as a war correspondent or welder. In a YouTube video from May, Derek addressed people who 'might think [he's] crazy.' 'A big part of it for me is respect and earning our place in Russia. If you think about America, people just come on in and are given everything, and they don't assimilate,' he said. 'They're just there for the free handouts.' His wife described the move to the frontlines as challenging in a since-deleted video, saying that the family is 'believing in God that everything will work out how it's supposed to.' In a June interview with Russia Today, DeAnna framed his choice to fight as a way to 'stand up for what he believes in and fight for a cause he supports.' It's unknown exactly how many American citizens have joined Russia's brutal war efforts against Ukraine, but in February 2024 the Washington Post estimated that at least 50 Americans had died fighting in the war on behalf of Ukraine. In April that year, a Texas native who had previously fought for pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine was killed during fighting in the Russia-occupied territory of Donetsk. His wife claimed that he had been abducted by Russian soldiers, while authorities claimed he had gone missing. An American think-tank estimated in June that 250,000 Russian troops have been killed during the war, alongside about 100,000 Ukrainian troops. Putin's army has been accused of war crimes in Ukraine by the International Criminal Court, including the mass abduction of Ukrainian children to Russia and the intentional bombing of hospitals and schools. Solve the daily Crossword
Jordan News
2 days ago
- Health
- Jordan News
Healthy Juice Proven Effective in Lowering Blood Pressure in the Elderly - Jordan News
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Exeter has found that a nitrate-rich juice may help reduce blood pressure in older adults, thanks to specific changes in their oral microbiome. اضافة اعلان The study suggests that dietary nitrates—primarily consumed through vegetables such as beetroot—are converted in the mouth into nitric oxide, a vital compound that helps regulate blood pressure and maintain vascular health, according to Russia Today. The study involved 75 participants: 39 younger adults under 30 and 36 older adults in their 60s and 70s. Participants consumed both a nitrate-rich beetroot juice and a placebo version, with washout periods in between. The researchers used gene sequencing techniques to analyze changes in the oral microbiome before and after each phase. Older participants drank two doses of concentrated beetroot juice daily for two weeks, resulting in a significant drop in their blood pressure. In contrast, the younger group saw no similar effect. Researchers attribute this difference to beetroot juice's ability to alter the bacterial balance in the mouth—reducing harmful bacteria like Prevotella and increasing beneficial ones like Neisseria. This healthier microbial environment improves the efficiency of nitrate conversion into nitric oxide. Professor Anni Vanhatalo, lead author of the study, explained: "As people age, their bodies produce less nitric oxide, contributing to higher blood pressure and cardiovascular complications. Encouraging older adults to consume nitrate-rich vegetables could offer substantial health benefits." Co-author Professor Andy Jones noted that the study opens new avenues for understanding how diet, lifestyle, and biological sex influence cardiovascular health. Dr. Lee Beniston of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council praised the study, highlighting its role in uncovering links between diet, the microbiome, and healthy aging. He emphasized the potential of nutrition to improve vascular health. It's worth noting that nitrate-rich alternatives are not limited to beetroot; spinach, arugula, fennel, celery, and kale are also excellent options for those seeking to enhance their health without relying solely on beetroot juice.
Mint
6 days ago
- Mint
Where is Amur? Missing Russian plane with 50 onboard found, burning fuselage spotted, no survivors
The wreckage of a plane that crashed with 49 onboard has been found in Russia's Far East. The plane's burning fuselage was spotted by Russia's local emergency services on Thursday. According to an AP report, the burning fuselage was found on a hillside south of its planned destination in the town of Tynda. There was no evidence of survivors, local rescuers said, as the Amur region's civil defence agency said it was dispatching a ground team to the scene, Reuters reported. According to Britannica, Amur is an oblast (province) in far eastern Russia. The province occupies the basins of the middle Amur River and its tributary the Zeya, and extends up to the crest of the Stanovoy Range. Amur River is a river of East Asia, and forms a natural border between the Russian Far East and Northeast China. It then flows some 650 miles (1,050 kilometers) northeastward across Russia to the Tatar Strait, an arm of the Pacific Ocean that connects the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk. Russia had yielded the Amur region to China by the Treaty of Nerchink in 1689. However, the region was reincorporated by Russian Cossacks in late 19th century. Russian Cossacks communities were semi-nomadic, semi-militarised people, often acting as border guards and playing a key role in the colonisation of frontier regions. Yes, one can visit the region as a tourist. In fact, Russia promoted Amur as a tourism destination. From watching rocket launches to digging up dinosaurs, spotting Amur tigers, and interacting with the ancient Evenk tribes – Amur has a wide range of activities to offer. One of Russia's private tourism company described Amur as a 'beautiful region' from where you 'can get to China just by swimming across the impressive Amur River'. The website further claims that 'it is believed that it is here, in the deep taiga, in the mountains, there are ancient secret places of power, which are still guarded by shamans…' An Antonov An-24 aircraft, which went missing during a domestic flight from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda, was located by a rescue helicopter about 15 kilometres from its destination, Russia Today reported. The twin turboprop aircraft lost communication shortly before reaching Tynda Airport, with no distress signal sent, according to a source quoted by RT. The flight was operated over a 570-kilometre route across Russia's Far Eastern Amur Region. Governor of the region, Vasily Orlov, confirmed that 43 passengers were on board, including four crew members. Five children were among the passengers, he said. Video footage released by emergency services showed a Mi-8 helicopter flying over a heavily forested area as part of the search operation. The wreckage was found burning in the taiga, a dense and hilly boreal forest, which has made rescue efforts difficult, as per Russia Today.
Times of Oman
6 days ago
- Times of Oman
Russian passenger plane with 47 on board goes missing in Amur Region, search ops underway
Moscow: A twin turboprop Antonov An-24 passenger plane carrying 47 people, including five children, went missing on Thursday during a flight over Russia's Far Eastern Amur Region, Russia Today reported. The aircraft was en route from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda, a 570-kilometre journey, when it lost contact with air traffic control shortly before reaching its destination. Amur Region Governor Vasily Orlov confirmed that 43 passengers and four crew members were aboard the missing flight. Emergency services said the aircraft went off radar just a few kilometres away from Tynda. A search and rescue operation has been launched, but authorities say the taiga-dense boreal forest covering much of the area is making the effort challenging, according to Russia Today. The Antonov An-24, developed in the 1950s, is widely used in Russia for both cargo and passenger transport. More than 1,000 units of the aircraft were produced.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Did Derek Huffman join Russian army? Here's the truth about Texas dad who moved to escape 'woke' culture
Derek Huffman, a father of four from Texas, has gone viral on social media for moving out of the United States and settling in Russia with his family. Derek and his wife, DeAnna Huffman, regularly post updates from their life in Russia on their YouTube channel. Derek Huffman (R) and Vladimir Putin. It was in one such YouTube vlog that the Huffman couple revealed that they moved out of Texas and settled in Russia to escape the "LGBT propaganda" in the US. While it was only a fascinating story, so far, a recent update on the Huffman family has sparked significant concern. In a recent YouTube vlog, Deanna Huffman claimed that Derek Huffman has joined the Russian army and is being sent to the frontlines in Ukraine. But the claims are unverified and DeAnna Huffman has since deleted the video. Here's a photo of the Huffman family in front of the Red Square in Moscow: The Truth About Derek Huffman Joining Russian Army Despite DeAnna Huffman's claim that her husband, Derek, has joined the Russian army and is being sent to Ukraine, there are no official records available to validate those claims. The fact-checking website Snopes researched the Texas family and found no evidence to support the claim that he joined the army in Russia on the Ukraine frontlines. Also read: NBA journo Taylor Rooks announces that she is married; Who is her husband? Snopes revealed that records show Derek Huffman and his family moved to Russia in April 2025. There is a video on their YouTube channel where the family recorded their move to Russia. Another video from May 2025 showed Derek Huffman supposedly enlisting in the Russian army. There are many photos of Huffman in the uniform of the Russian army. However, it is not clear what role he fulfilled in the army. Why The Huffman Family Moved To Russia Derek Huffman told Russian news broadcaster, Russia Today, that he moved to the country from Texas to escape the "LGBT propaganda" and "concerns over LGBT indoctrination in the American schools."
