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Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Veterinarians issue warning after making alarming discoveries inside stray animals: 'Extremely harmful'
Though cows — revered in Hinduism for associations with Mother Earth and nourishment — are sacred to many people in India, local officials are concerned that human trash is causing harm to free-roaming bovines and other stray animals that eat garbage while foraging for food. Speaking with Central India's The Hitavada, city veterinarians Vinod Dhoot and Gauri Fiske, of Nagpur, raised the alarm about health risks to animals that eat improperly dumped food and garbage. Their concerns focused on plastics in the trash that stray animals consume alongside food waste. The doctors also noted that some foods are inappropriate for animals. "People often throw leftover food outside in single-use plastic bags," Dhoot told the news outlet. "Stray animals end up eating both the food and the plastic. Leftovers like chapatis and rice with high carbohydrates, when consumed in large quantities by dogs or cows, lead to acidic indigestion. In milk-producing animals, this also affects their milk production." The doctors noted that plastics can build up in cow stomachs over time. "Polythene remains in the rumen for a long time, often until the animal dies," Dhoot explained. Garbage can also contain objects that cause animals immediate injuries and infections. "Sometimes, while eating waste, they accidentally swallow sharp objects like needles, nails, or screws," Dhoot said. In the report, Fiske highlighted the risks of sanitary products, saying, "Stray dogs often come in contact with these, and it is extremely harmful for them." Fiske blamed the problems on increased waste in the city, poor waste management and regulation of stray animals, and a lack of citizen responsibility, among other factors. The problem of stray animals eating trash isn't limited to Nagpur — and it's connected to broader issues with waste plastics that are a concern for human health, as well. In an article titled "Inside India's plastic cows: How sacred animals are left to line their stomachs with polythene," The Independent documented an estimated 60,000 cows that roam Delhi, with some consuming around 110 pounds of plastic. Do you worry about how much food you throw away? Definitely Sometimes Not really Never Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Yet it's not just stray animals that are troubled by plastic trash. According to the United Nations, people produce about 507 million tons of plastic annually, with less than 10% of this getting recycled and 22% becoming litter. Plastic doesn't fully degrade in the environment (at least not on a meaningful time scale), as it breaks into microplastics that are now found even in the remotest parts of the planet. Plastic production and disposal also contribute to heat-trapping pollution that warms the planet. Though risks to human health are still being researched, plastics are ingested by people as well as by animals. They've been found in our blood and various parts of our bodies. In The Hitavada report, the Nagpur vets advocated for greater local awareness of the effects of litter and waste. They argued that people can dispose of trash more responsibly and can reduce food waste while also reporting affected animals to officials or organizations that care for strays. To counter the negative effects of plastic waste worldwide, individuals can find ways to use less plastic and support international efforts such as the U.N.-led work on a global plastics treaty. 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.
USA Today
06-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Rams take Braden Fiske in 2024 re-draft with Jared Verse already off the board
Rams take Braden Fiske in 2024 re-draft with Jared Verse already off the board The Los Angeles Rams struck gold in the 2024 NFL draft when they added both Jared Verse and Braden Fiske in the first and second rounds, respectively. Verse won Defensive Rookie of the Year, while Fiske added 8.5 sacks in his first season. However, the Rams don't get that chance to snag both in Bleacher Report's 2024 re-draft exercise. In it, Verse goes No. 8 to the Atlanta Falcons. So without Verse on the board at No. 19, the Rams still the dynamic pass-rusher in Fiske. "The Rams don't need to overthink this selection," B/R's Kristopher Knox wrote. "They've already lost out on standout pass-rusher Jared Verse. They have an opportunity to avoid losing Braden Fiske as well. "Fiske, who was teammates with Verse at Florida State, was originally drafted 39th overall. The Rams should be perfectly comfortable taking him a round earlier in a redraft. They originally paid a hefty price to get him and got terrific results in return. "Fiske ended up finishing third behind Verse and Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell in the voting for Defensive Rookie of the Year. "Missing out on Verse hurts, but missing out on him and Fiske would be a borderline disaster for Los Angeles. It avoids that by scooping up the later here." Pass-rusher was the Rams' biggest need going into the draft after losing Aaron Donald to retirement. While Fiske alone isn't as good as Verse and Fiske, it would have been a good starting point regardless.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rams' Jared Verse and Braden Fiske look to run it back again
Rams defensive linemen Braden Fiske (55) and Jared Verse (8), sacking Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, combined for 13 sacks and 28 quarterback hits as rookies last season. (Adam Hunger / Associated Press) Jared Verse and Braden Fiske joined the Rams last season as something of a one-two punch. The former Florida State teammates were drafted in the first and second rounds, respectively, and lived up to their billing as individuals and as a collective force. Advertisement Verse, an edge rusher, became the NFL defensive rookie of the year. Fiske, a defensive lineman, was a finalist for the award. "I think we did good, but I think we became more focused on helping the team than trying to do our own little thing and having a good little duo going on,' Verse said, adding, 'So now we finally took another step — having another year together to figure out, 'Hey, this is how I work, this is how he works.' 'So, I feel like this year is going to be a good one for us to play together.' As they prepare for their second seasons, the two young stars are part of a front that could rank as one of the NFL's most dynamic. Advertisement Read more: Rams' Puka Nacua is learning a lot from new teammate Davante Adams The unit includes tackle Kobie Turner, edge rusher Byron Young and several additions, including tackle Poona Ford and rookie edge rusher Josaiah Stewart and rookie tackle Ty Hamilton. With organized team activities underway, Verse, 24, remains a boisterous presence on and off the field for a team regarded as a Super Bowl contender. After recording 4 1/2 sacks and 18 quarterback hits last season, Verse said he took the advice of a former NFL player and spent part of the offseason reviewing video of every snap. He focused on the 'bad' plays and studied ways to improve. Advertisement "The biggest thing I realized was how many sacks — and not even just sacks but big plays — that I missed out on,' he said, adding, 'Realizing that this really is a game of inches — whether it's stopping the ball or actually just doing your job — there's a couple of things I could've done better." Not that defensive coordinator Chris Shula wants Verse to change much. 'We're not looking for any stats,' Shula said. 'Not looking for anything else — just want him to play hard and be his best self every single day." Fiske, 25, amassed a team-best 8 1/2 sacks and 10 quarterback hits last season while playing through a knee issue. He aggravated the injury in the NFC divisional-round loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, and then had offseason surgery. Advertisement Read more: Rams players and coaches like the idea of competing in flag football at L.A. Olympics Though he said he was 'feeling great,' trainers are limiting Fiske's reps during organized team activities. 'There's no need to rush,' Fiske said. 'The big goal in mind is training camp and, obviously, September when it's time to go.' Fiske rehabilitated from upper body injuries during his college career, but the process of recovering from the knee injury forced him to slow down for the first time since prepping for his final season at Florida State. 'My entire career has been [centered on] just go, go, go, nonstop. No offseason. No time off,' Fiske said. 'So it's been probably good for me mentally and physically, of just like, 'Hey, it's all right to take a break and ease back into it.'" Advertisement The rehab work and the structured workload has paid off, he said. 'I dealt with it all last season, so where I'm at now is awesome,' he said. The coaching staff's expectations for Fiske are 'just like Verse,' Shula said. 'We just want him to be himself and to continue to elevate the strengths in his game and work on the weaknesses in his game,' Shula said. 'That's exactly what he's doing.' Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
04-06-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Rams' Jared Verse and Braden Fiske look to run it back again
Jared Verse and Braden Fiske joined the Rams last season as something of a one-two punch. The former Florida State teammates were drafted in the first and second rounds, respectively, and lived up to their billing as individuals and as a collective force. Verse, an edge rusher, became the NFL defensive rookie of the year. Fiske, a defensive lineman, was a finalist for the award. 'I think we did good, but I think we became more focused on helping the team than trying to do our own little thing and having a good little duo going on,' Verse said, adding, 'So now we finally took another step — having another year together to figure out, 'Hey, this is how I work, this is how he works.' 'So, I feel like this year is going to be a good one for us to play together.' As they prepare for their second seasons, the two young stars are part of a front that could rank as one of the NFL's most dynamic. The unit includes tackle Kobie Turner, edge rusher Byron Young and several additions, including tackle Poona Ford and rookie edge rusher Josaiah Stewart and rookie tackle Ty Hamilton. With organized team activities underway, Verse, 24, remains a boisterous presence on and off the field for a team regarded as a Super Bowl contender. After recording 4 1/2 sacks and 18 quarterback hits last season, Verse said he took the advice of a former NFL player and spent part of the offseason reviewing video of every snap. He focused on the 'bad' plays and studied ways to improve. 'The biggest thing I realized was how many sacks — and not even just sacks but big plays — that I missed out on,' he said, adding, 'Realizing that this really is a game of inches — whether it's stopping the ball or actually just doing your job — there's a couple of things I could've done better.' Not that defensive coordinator Chris Shula wants Verse to change much. 'We're not looking for any stats,' Shula said. 'Not looking for anything else — just want him to play hard and be his best self every single day.' Fiske, 25, amassed a team-best 8 1/2 sacks and 10 quarterback hits last season while playing through a knee issue. He aggravated the injury in the NFC divisional-round loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, and then had offseason surgery. Though he said he was 'feeling great,' trainers are limiting Fiske's reps during organized team activities. 'There's no need to rush,' Fiske said. 'The big goal in mind is training camp and, obviously, September when it's time to go.' Fiske rehabilitated from upper body injuries during his college career, but the process of recovering from the knee injury forced him to slow down for the first time since prepping for his final season at Florida State. 'My entire career has been [centered on] just go, go, go, nonstop. No offseason. No time off,' Fiske said. 'So it's been probably good for me mentally and physically, of just like, 'Hey, it's all right to take a break and ease back into it.'' The rehab work and the structured workload has paid off, he said. 'I dealt with it all last season, so where I'm at now is awesome,' he said. The coaching staff's expectations for Fiske are 'just like Verse,' Shula said. 'We just want him to be himself and to continue to elevate the strengths in his game and work on the weaknesses in his game,' Shula said. 'That's exactly what he's doing.'
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Advanced technology will help Manatee County during 2025 Hurricane Season
The Brief Manatee County has partnered with Peregrine to gather real-time data across the county as storms move through. Peregrine can help place first responders and equipment in areas that need help faster. Manatee County encourages residents to ask questions now before a storm impacts the area. BRADENTON, Fla. - Some homeowners still haven't moved back into their homes following the 2024 Hurricane Season. Manatee County said residents need a plan now as a new hurricane season approaches. County officials say they are even more equipped this year to handle whatever comes their way. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube Why you should care Two months brought three destructive storms to Manatee County. As recovery continues, Matt Myers, the county's chief of emergency management, urges residents to be ready for the new hurricane season. "They need to be prepared now for anything that can happen," said Myers. Manatee County has been doing the same. Over the course of the last year, they've enhanced rescue team capabilities in part to reach residents at night. READ: Online survey focuses on Bay Area residents' decision to evacuate or not during Helene, Milton They've also enhanced technology. "The rapid response we can do with the information, it's faster and it's better," said Myers. Partnering with Peregrine, a company that helps gather real-time data from across Manatee County in one dashboard. Manatee County will be able to determine what areas need help and get resources there faster. "We can source 911 calls using the artificial intelligence to run through the calls for us and type in flooding, and it will plot it on the map. We will know where those calls are coming in from, so we can start flooding," said Myers. MORE: New TECO trailer will be used for community demonstrations on dangers of live power lines Jodie Fiske, Manatee County's director of public safety, said it also helps with getting supplies to residents and determining what will be needed during the long-term recovery process. "That leads to expedited categories of reimbursement. That leads to major declarations. All of the steps we need to do we have cut really critical time off of the process we had before to get it moving to get our residents what we need," said Fiske. As residents enter a new storm season, some with remaining damage or questions, Manatee County said they are here to help. "We want people to be proactive in asking the questions, hopefully before we take an impact," said Fiske. What's next Manatee County will hold a coffee and questions event from 9-11 a.m. on June 6 at the Emergency Operations Center, which is located at 2101 47th Terrace East in Bradenton. Residents can come out with any concerns and ask questions. To sign up, click here. The Source Information was gathered for this report by FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon and Manatee County officials. WATCH FOX 13 NEWS: STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app:Apple |Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
