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Lions And Tigers Are Bred In Disturbing Farms To Supply Chinese Medicine Trade, Report Shows

In South Africa, there are an estimated 244 facilities that keep 6,000 to 8,000 lions and 280 tigers in cruel captivity and shipped at least 70 metric tonnes of bones between 2007 and 2016.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 9, 2019

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Lions And Tigers Are Bred In Disturbing Farms To Supply Chinese Medicine Trade, Report Shows

In South Africa, there are an estimated 244 facilities that keep 6,000 to 8,000 lions and 280 tigers in cruel captivity and shipped at least 70 metric tonnes of bones between 2007 and 2016.

By Natasha Ishak • July 9, 2019

California Governor Gavin Newsom Issues Formal Apology For State’s Role In Native American Genocide

With a California Indian Heritage Center, public apology, an executive order that codifies it, and a Truth and Healing Council to follow — Governor Newsom is making strides to make amends for the state's "dark history."

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 9, 2019

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California Governor Gavin Newsom Issues Formal Apology For State’s Role In Native American Genocide

With a California Indian Heritage Center, public apology, an executive order that codifies it, and a Truth and Healing Council to follow — Governor Newsom is making strides to make amends for the state's "dark history."

By Marco Margaritoff • July 9, 2019

Naked Woman Claiming To Be The Devil Invades Home And Attacks Family

It was the Lewis family's first night in their new home when they were accosted by a naked intruder with black eyes and "the strength of four grown men."

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 8, 2019

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Naked Woman Claiming To Be The Devil Invades Home And Attacks Family

It was the Lewis family's first night in their new home when they were accosted by a naked intruder with black eyes and "the strength of four grown men."

By Marco Margaritoff • July 8, 2019

A Massive Hail Storm Buried Mexico In A Layer Of Ice — In June

Over three feet of hail fell onto the unsuspecting town of Guadalajara in Mexico — and many are pointing the finger at climate change.

By Erin Kelly • Jul 7, 2019

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A Massive Hail Storm Buried Mexico In A Layer Of Ice — In June

Over three feet of hail fell onto the unsuspecting town of Guadalajara in Mexico — and many are pointing the finger at climate change.

By Erin Kelly • July 7, 2019

Donning Lab Coat And Heels, Camille Schrier Wins Miss Virginia Pageant With Colorful Science Experiment

"[Women and little girls] can look to me and say OK, she’s a woman who is able to be successful in an organization like the Miss America organization, but she’s also a scientist."

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 3, 2019

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Donning Lab Coat And Heels, Camille Schrier Wins Miss Virginia Pageant With Colorful Science Experiment

"[Women and little girls] can look to me and say OK, she’s a woman who is able to be successful in an organization like the Miss America organization, but she’s also a scientist."

By Natasha Ishak • July 3, 2019

San Francisco School Board Votes To Remove Mural Depicting George Washington’s Life

"What images do they see? Dead Indians to the left and African Americans to the right in bondage."

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 2, 2019

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San Francisco School Board Votes To Remove Mural Depicting George Washington’s Life

"What images do they see? Dead Indians to the left and African Americans to the right in bondage."

By Natasha Ishak • July 2, 2019

Remains Of 30 World War II Service Members From The Bloody Battle Of Tarawa Uncovered In The Pacific

In 1949, the military told 500 families that the bodies of their loved ones were still on the island of Betio in the Tarawa atoll, and couldn't be recovered. That never sat well with History Flight president Mark Noah.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 1, 2019

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Remains Of 30 World War II Service Members From The Bloody Battle Of Tarawa Uncovered In The Pacific

In 1949, the military told 500 families that the bodies of their loved ones were still on the island of Betio in the Tarawa atoll, and couldn't be recovered. That never sat well with History Flight president Mark Noah.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 1, 2019

Despite Public Outcry And Low Demand, Japan Resumes Whale Hunting After 31-Year Ban

Whaling has been a Japanese tradition for centuries and was particularly important post-World War II to feed the country's poor. Now, the government wants to revive the whaling industry despite growing disinterest in whale meat among Japanese.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 1, 2019

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Despite Public Outcry And Low Demand, Japan Resumes Whale Hunting After 31-Year Ban

Whaling has been a Japanese tradition for centuries and was particularly important post-World War II to feed the country's poor. Now, the government wants to revive the whaling industry despite growing disinterest in whale meat among Japanese.

By Natasha Ishak • July 1, 2019

Man Mauled And ‘Preserved As Food’ By Bear Survives A Month In Its Den

Known only as Alexander, the victim was mauled and dragged into a brown bear's den as food for later. When found, he resembled a mummified corpse.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 27, 2019

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Man Mauled And ‘Preserved As Food’ By Bear Survives A Month In Its Den

Known only as Alexander, the victim was mauled and dragged into a brown bear's den as food for later. When found, he resembled a mummified corpse.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 27, 2019

Fur Farming Set To Be Outlawed In Ireland

“It is impossible to regulate the fur trade and somehow make it kinder. It is not farming at all. The mink are gassed at six months and their skins are pulled off.”

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 26, 2019

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Fur Farming Set To Be Outlawed In Ireland

“It is impossible to regulate the fur trade and somehow make it kinder. It is not farming at all. The mink are gassed at six months and their skins are pulled off.”

By Marco Margaritoff • June 26, 2019