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Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Safety Shot expects to finalize Yerbae Brands acquisition next week
Safety Shot (SHOT) provided an update on the expected timing for the closing of its previously announced acquisition of Yerbae Brands Corp. (YERBF). Following the approval of the acquisition by a majority of its stockholders on June 12, 2025, the companies have been working to complete the final administrative steps for the transaction. While the closing was anticipated this week, the process will now be finalized next week, in part to accommodate scheduling following the shortened holiday week. Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>> See Insiders' Hot Stocks on TipRanks >> Read More on SHOT: Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue Safety Shot Shareholders Approve Key Proposals Safety Shot Shareholders Approve Yerbaé Acquisition Safety Shot, Yerbae Brands shareholders approved proposed acquisition Safety Shot Amends Settlement Agreement with Silverback Safety Shot Expands into Nootropics and Sleep Aid Markets Sign in to access your portfolio
The National
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Scottish fishing body accuses David Attenborough of 'propaganda'
The Scottish Fishermen's Federation (SFF) have issued a statement claiming that Attenborough's latest cinematic offering for National Geographic, Ocean, is a 'full panoply of Hollywood tear-jerk techniques'. Co-produced by two Bristol-based companies, Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios, the cinema-length film documents how the state of the world's oceans and our understanding of how they function have changed over the course of Attenborough's lifetime. The natural historian and broadcaster described Ocean as one of the most important films of his career, as the launch coincided with his 99th birthday last month. READ MORE: Scottish council issues statement amid row over whether Union flag is 'sectarian' However, despite the film being widely well-received, the narrative of the world's oceans being at a crossroads with 'destructive' fishing techniques has triggered condemnation from SFF. A statement from the Aberdeen-based federation said: 'Once again, the fishing industry is in the position of defending its legitimate business activity in the face of a fresh onslaught from environmental non-governmental organisations (NGOs) designed to influence delegates to the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, from June 9-13. 'The spearhead this time is a film, Ocean, made by Silverback and narrated by Sir David Attenborough. 'Despite being voiced by someone who is regarded as a national treasure, and whose former association with the BBC means he is almost universally perceived as being impartial and unbiased, the film is a work of anti-fishing propaganda that wholly blames the industry for the poor state of the planet's oceans. (Image: PA) 'Astonishingly, it singles out fishing from every other form of human impact on our seas. 'It also omits to mention the necessity of protein-rich, healthy food to feed the planet, and fishing's relatively low impact on greenhouse gas emissions, compared with other modes of food production.' SFF added: 'Deploying the full panoply of Hollywood tear-jerk techniques, from beautiful imagery to, by turns, uplifting and depressing music, and additional narration by individuals who give an unchallenged, one-sided perspective on a variety of case studies from around the world, it has been carefully crafted to damage the industry.' The industry body went on to say that fishermen have made 'huge changes' over the last 30 years to ensure fish stock levels are 'sustainable for the future'. They went on to say that the industry is 'very heavily regulated' and that their focus is to work with governments in a bid to find a balance between conservation and sustainable harvesting. SFF added that island communities depend on seafood to provide jobs and income and that the industry is committed to making industry sustainable for future generations to come. The statement concluded: 'The unbalanced and unfair light shone on fishing in Ocean does a huge disservice to the skilled, knowledgeable and responsible men and women who make up our industry and, sadly, is a wasted opportunity to inform the public.' Ocean contains some of the most graphic footage of the damage that bottom trawling, a common fishing practice around the world, can do to the seabed. According to Attenborough, the film is a vivid example of how industrial fishing can drain the life from the world's oceans. Footage from the film shows how the chain that the trawlers drag behind them scours the seafloor, forcing the creatures it disturbs into the net behind. They are often seeking a single species: more than three-quarters of what they catch may be discarded. A statement from Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios said the film emphasises the importance of supporting fishing communities and highlights that one of the 'standout lines' is that the goal of healthy fisheries and conservation is the same. The statements read: 'Throughout this film, we make clear this is not anti-fishing. 'One of the standout lines from the film is that 'the goal of healthy fisheries and conservation are the same: more fish, more abundance'. 'The film emphasises the importance of supporting fishing communities and the three billion people worldwide who depend on fish for food and livelihoods.' The statement added: 'If we allow marine environments to recover, fisheries will recover too. 'In the film, we cite the scientific recommendation of protecting 30% of our seas and, crucially, this is not suggesting we stop fishing altogether. 'Certain types of fishing methods are particularly damaging, but there is no reason why we cannot continue to fish if we also govern the ocean more responsibly.'
Press and Journal
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Press and Journal
Fishing chiefs furious over Sir David Attenborough 'propaganda'
Aberdeen-based fishing chiefs have launched a scathing attack on a film narrated by 'national treasure' Sir David Attenborough. The Scottish Fishermen's Federation (SFF) denounced it as a work of 'anti-fishing propaganda'. And it accused its makers of using 'the full panoply of Hollywood tear-jerk techniques'. The movie is called Ocean, with David Attenbourough. It's co-produced by two Bristol-based companies, Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios. Silverback's impressive roster also includes BBC shows Wild Isles, The Hunt and The Mating Game. It's also the firm behind Netflix wildlife successes including Our Planet, Our Planet II and A Life on Our Planet. Ocean was released as a 'global cinema event' on May 8, Sir David's 99th birthday. The film is now available on National Geographic, Disney+ and Hulu streaming channels. But its narrative on 'destructive' fishing techniques has triggered fury at the SFF. A statement from the Granite City-based federation said: 'Once again the fishing industry is in the position of defending its legitimate business activity in the face of a fresh onslaught from environmental non-governmental organisations (NGOs) designed to influence delegates to the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France from June 9-13. 'The spearhead this time is a film, Ocean, made by Silverback and narrated by Sir David Attenborough. 'Despite being voiced by someone who is regarded as a national treasure, and whose former association with the BBC means he is almost universally perceived as being impartial and unbiased, the film is a work of anti-fishing propaganda that wholly blames the industry for the poor state of the planet's oceans. 'Astonishingly, it singles out fishing from every other form of human impact on our seas. 'It also omits to mention the necessity of protein-rich, healthy food to feed the planet, and fishing's relatively low impact on greenhouse gas emissions, compared with other modes of food production.' SFF added: 'Deploying the full panoply of Hollywood tear-jerk techniques, from beautiful imagery to, by turns, uplifting and depressing music, and additional narration by individuals who give an unchallenged, one-sided perspective on a variety of case studies from around the world, it has been carefully crafted to damage the industry.' The federation continued: 'Scottish fishermen have been committed to improving sustainability and sensible conservation measures for decades. 'It is due to the efforts of these fishermen that 70% of stocks in the North Sea and West of Scotland are fished sustainably. Yes, there is still more to do, but fishermen have made huge changes over the last 30 years to ensure we have stocks that are sustainable for the future.' SFF went on: 'Ours is a very heavily regulated industry, and our focus in working with governments is to find the right balance between conservation and sustainable harvesting. 'By providing jobs and income, a sustainable industry assures the future of many coastal and island communities that depend on seafood for their viability. 'No form of food production anywhere on the planet is without impact, as a glance at our farmed and grazed landscapes attests only too well. 'The unbalanced and unfair light shone on fishing in Ocean does a huge disservice to the skilled, knowledgeable and responsible men and women who make up our industry and, sadly, is a wasted opportunity to inform the public.' Meanwhile, SFF chief executive Elspeth Macdonald has warned the Scottish Government not to follow the path of Westminster proposing a ban on trawling in English Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Banning fishing in such an arbitrary and ignorant fashion will deprive hard-working people of their jobs.' Elspeth Macdonald, CEO, Scottish Fishermen's Federation Ms Macdonald said: 'It is extremely disappointing the UK Government seems to have caved to the emotional, unevidenced siren calls of the environmental NGOs and Sir David Attenborough, and announced a ban on trawling in English MPAs. 'We are sure the Scottish Government will take a much more intelligent, grown-up and responsible approach to the rules and regulations around fishing in Scotland's MPAs.' She added: 'Banning fishing in such an arbitrary and ignorant fashion will deprive hard-working people of their jobs and cost very often marginal communities much-needed income.'
USA Today
30-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez responds to trending social media topic
Could 100 men defeat a gorilla in a fight? That has been the trending topic making the rounds on social media lately. Some are siding with the humans due to the massive numbers advantage, but New England Patriots All-Pro cornerback Christian Gonzalez picked the gorilla to win that fight. "Ya'll crazy that gorilla winning," Gonzalez posted on X, followed by a laughing emoji. It's hard to argue with Gonzalez considering the drastic difference in bone structure and strength of a gorilla compared to a human. A Silverback can lift up to 1,700 pounds on its own. That kind of power combined with ridiculous agility would make the gorilla nearly impossible to corral by the men in that hypothetical situation. It's still an interesting topic to debate. What say you? Who would win a fight between 100 men and a gorilla? Be sure and let us know in the comment sections of our social media pages. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
