westernjournal--2020-05-30--As Minneapolis Target Turned to Scene from Mad Max, ‘Armed Rednecks’ Kept the Peace at Nearby Store

As chaos raged in Minneapolis , a group of “ armed rednecks ” flexing their Second Amendment rights at a small business appear to have been effective in discouraging any potential looters .
Other shops in the area weren ’ t so fortunate and quickly fell to the mob .
Two of the armed men told reporter Max Nesterak of the Minnesota Reformer how they ended up in front of a small tobacco store , helping to defend it from violent looters Wednesday night .
The two men claimed they stood with those protesting the death of George Floyd , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the Minneapolis Police Department , but would not abide the looting .
“ It ’ s about d— time that some heavily armed rednecks stood with fellow citizens , ” one of the men said .
TRENDING : Bill Clinton Denied Going to Epstein 's Island , Now a Witness Says Otherwise The duo explained how they heard looters were descending on a local tobacco store and showed up to help the shop ’ s besieged owners .
WARNING : The following video contains graphic language that some viewers will find offensive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ windows ( damage done before the armed men appeared ) , it missed the full outrage of the crowd .
Businesses without armed citizens standing guard weren ’ t so lucky and soon fell prey to the mob ’ s greed and violence .
A local Target turned into a scene from Mad Max as looters rampaged through the smoke-filled store , making their escape with electronics and other consumer goods .
Violence erupted in Minneapolis and other American cities after news of Floyd ’ s death , and a video taken shortly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anti-Cop Riots Guarantee Most of America Wo n't See Denzel Washington 's Expert Handling of Police Situation Although many Americans seem to be banding together over the alleged police brutality , others have taken advantage of the racial tensions to push their own agendas .
Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters of California dumped fuel on the fire by attacking white officers seen in the video , claiming at least one of them “ enjoyed ” the alleged assault against Floyd .
While the officers in the Floyd case have yet to appear in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to indicate that some of the police present during his encounter acted inappropriately .
With riots threatening to stretch into the weekend , it ’ s unclear if more armed citizens will show up to hold the line against violent protesters .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

As chaos raged in Minneapolis, a group of “armed rednecks” flexing their Second Amendment rights at a small business appear to have been effective in discouraging any potential looters.
Other shops in the area weren’t so fortunate and quickly fell to the mob.
Two of the armed men told reporter Max Nesterak of the Minnesota Reformer how they ended up in front of a small tobacco store, helping to defend it from violent looters Wednesday night.
The two men claimed they stood with those protesting the death of George Floyd, a suspect who died after an encounter with the Minneapolis Police Department, but would not abide the looting.
“It’s about d— time that some heavily armed rednecks stood with fellow citizens,” one of the men said.
The duo explained how they heard looters were descending on a local tobacco store and showed up to help the shop’s besieged owners.
WARNING: The following video contains graphic language that some viewers will find offensive.
These guys say they support the protests but not the looting. Showed up to help this tobacco store owner stop people from breaking in pic.twitter.com/x2FMQiQwVK — Max Nesterak (@maxnesterak) May 28, 2020
Although the store suffered some broken windows (damage done before the armed men appeared), it missed the full outrage of the crowd.
Businesses without armed citizens standing guard weren’t so lucky and soon fell prey to the mob’s greed and violence.
A local Target turned into a scene from Mad Max as looters rampaged through the smoke-filled store, making their escape with electronics and other consumer goods.
Meanwhile, Target still being looted. It’s been over 3 hours. Many are wearing masks. pic.twitter.com/LZ4dAGHgMT — Max Nesterak (@maxnesterak) May 28, 2020
Violence erupted in Minneapolis and other American cities after news of Floyd’s death, and a video taken shortly before, went viral.
Although many Americans seem to be banding together over the alleged police brutality, others have taken advantage of the racial tensions to push their own agendas.
Do you think armed citizens should help defend against looters? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 99% (2485 Votes) No: 1% (29 Votes)
Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters of California dumped fuel on the fire by attacking white officers seen in the video, claiming at least one of them “enjoyed” the alleged assault against Floyd.
While the officers in the Floyd case have yet to appear in a court of law, mounting evidence seems to indicate that some of the police present during his encounter acted inappropriately.
With riots threatening to stretch into the weekend, it’s unclear if more armed citizens will show up to hold the line against violent protesters.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-05-30--Watch Age 12 Boy Brilliantly Maintain Composure While Being Stalked by Giant Bear

A 12-year-old Italian boy is being praised for his ability to stay calm when he encountered a wild bear .
Alessandro Franzoi was having a picnic on the mountainside recently near Sporminore in northern Italy with his family , The Telegraph reported .
The boy had wandered off to look for semi-precious stones when a brown bear appeared .
Most people would give a shriek of surprise and run with arms flailing down the mountain .
But Franzoi did what Bear Smart advises people to do in that situation : Remain calm .
TRENDING : Bill Clinton Denied Going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Says Otherwise The young boy actually knew what to do in the situation because he had studied bears and dreams of living among animals , Italian news outlet La Stampa reported .
“ We obviously got alarmed , while he was very calm , ” his uncle Federico said of the bear encounter .
“ Animals and woods are his passion , ” he said .
“ He reads many books , studies and dreams of making adventures and discoveries.
” Franzoi calmly moved away from the giant creature , taking a glance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bear was .
He safely made it down the hill and back to his family , and the bear continued on with its business .
“ Do you know what the secret was ?
I did not look him in the eye and so the bear understood that I was not his enemy .
And now I ’ m the happiest child in the world , ” Franzoi said .
RELATED : Florida Fishermen Nab 6-Foot Bull Shark During First Weekend of Reopened Beaches “ I really hoped it would happen .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the bushes , I was very excited .
I was really happy.
” Although the boy thought the encounter was neat , it is really important for people exploring the wild to be bear-aware and know what to do when you encounter one .
“ It ’ s the escalation of feat that leads to bad decisions , ” Benjamin Kilham and Ed Gray wrote in “ Among the Bears.
” “ There have been a number of bear attacks that I ’ ve read about that could have been avoided if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

A 12-year-old Italian boy is being praised for his ability to stay calm when he encountered a wild bear.
Alessandro Franzoi was having a picnic on the mountainside recently near Sporminore in northern Italy with his family, The Telegraph reported.
The boy had wandered off to look for semi-precious stones when a brown bear appeared.
Most people would give a shriek of surprise and run with arms flailing down the mountain.
But Franzoi did what Bear Smart advises people to do in that situation: Remain calm.
The young boy actually knew what to do in the situation because he had studied bears and dreams of living among animals, Italian news outlet La Stampa reported.
“We obviously got alarmed, while he was very calm,” his uncle Federico said of the bear encounter.
“Animals and woods are his passion,” he said. “He reads many books, studies and dreams of making adventures and discoveries.”
Would you have been able to stay this calm? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 18% (12 Votes) No: 82% (53 Votes)
Franzoi calmly moved away from the giant creature, taking a glance back every few steps to see where the bear was.
He safely made it down the hill and back to his family, and the bear continued on with its business.
CRAZY VIDEO: 12-year-old keeps calm during close encounter with a bear in the Italian Mountains! ? But as a nail-biting video shows, the boy showed remarkable poise as he slowly retreated. Would you be able to remain calm? https://t.co/VCzZDv5wJE pic.twitter.com/SU2lwfzW1i — Eyewitness News (@ABC7NY) May 27, 2020
“Do you know what the secret was? I did not look him in the eye and so the bear understood that I was not his enemy. And now I’m the happiest child in the world,” Franzoi said.
“I really hoped it would happen. And when I saw the bear … in the bushes, I was very excited. I was really happy.”
Although the boy thought the encounter was neat, it is really important for people exploring the wild to be bear-aware and know what to do when you encounter one.
“It’s the escalation of feat that leads to bad decisions,” Benjamin Kilham and Ed Gray wrote in “Among the Bears.”
“There have been a number of bear attacks that I’ve read about that could have been avoided if the situation hadn’t been misread.”
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-05-30--Woman Says She Can Hear Her Own Heart Beat and Eyes Move Due to Rare Condition

Our bodies are amazing , and they mostly operate without our conscious attention or notice .
That ’ s partly why any new discovery or symptom can be so concerning .
It ’ s hard not to worry when we experience major changes .
Something as small as a plugged ear is annoying , but generally clears itself up .
For Perth , Australia , resident Tenika Nicotra , that was only the beginning of her problems .
The 24-year-old nail technician was reportedly giving a friend a manicure three years ago when she noticed her ear felt plugged .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Epstein 's Island , Now a Witness Says Otherwise “ I remember my ear felt blocked and I was speaking to her and I could hear random noises going on , ” she told 7NEWS.com.au .
“ It was something that had never happened to me before.
” “ I went home that night and I realised that what I was hearing was my heartbeat and I was hearing that in my left ear quite loud and it was to the point where I couldn ’ t sleep .
“ It really upset @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was nothing I could do to stop it .
There was nothing that I could do to turn the volume down.
” It seems a small thing , but even something so small can become aggravating .
Thankfully , after a while Nicotra was no longer able to hear her heartbeat in her head .
But something else , something even odder , took its place : A rolling noise .
Not as constant and consistent as the thudding heartbeat , but insistent all the same .
And then she realized what it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I realised it would grow louder when I moved my eyes around left to right and up and down , ” she explained to Daily Mail Australia .
“ That is when I put two and two together that I could hear my eye balls.
” “ It sounds exactly like the sound you would get if you rolled marbles on a wooden floor.
” Nicotra went to doctors , but they all told her she was healthy .
She knew how her story sounded , and she entertained the possibility that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not her body .
RELATED : Thousands of Flowers Rain on Health Care Workers Outside Hawaii Hospital “ I did consider I was insane and was imaging things that were not there and that I might have to go see psychologists .
I downloaded apps to try and block it out.
” But after a meeting with a specialist in 2018 , Nicotra had an answer at long last : Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome .
“ Canal dehiscence refers to an opening ( dehiscence ) in the bone that covers one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the Cleveland Clinic explains .
“ It most commonly occurs in the superior semicircular canal of the ear .
It can result in symptoms that affect a person ’ s balance and hearing.
” “ The true cause of canal dehiscence syndrome is unknown .
The dehiscence may , at least in part , be congenital ( present from birth ) and may have occurred during the development of the inner ear .
It can also be caused from certain infections as well as head trauma.
” “ Many believe that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a congenitally thin area of bone that is then susceptible to trauma or infections , or may simply thin further with aging.
” Nicotra also learned that it ’ s a rare condition many have had to learn to live with .
There is a surgery available , but it ’ s invasive brain surgery with no guarantee of success — so she opted to deal with her unique condition .
At least she has an explanation for her symptoms , and she ’ s using her visibility to encourage people to push @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s wrong .
“ It was really frustrating and lonely at the time , but now I know how were they were supposed to diagnose me if they didn ’ t know , ” she said .
“ You don ’ t have to feel alone .
Push to find a good specialist and get answers.
” We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

Our bodies are amazing, and they mostly operate without our conscious attention or notice.
That’s partly why any new discovery or symptom can be so concerning. It’s hard not to worry when we experience major changes.
Something as small as a plugged ear is annoying, but generally clears itself up. For Perth, Australia, resident Tenika Nicotra, that was only the beginning of her problems.
The 24-year-old nail technician was reportedly giving a friend a manicure three years ago when she noticed her ear felt plugged.
“I remember my ear felt blocked and I was speaking to her and I could hear random noises going on,” she told 7NEWS.com.au. “It was something that had never happened to me before.”
“I went home that night and I realised that what I was hearing was my heartbeat and I was hearing that in my left ear quite loud and it was to the point where I couldn’t sleep.
“It really upset me because it was everyday and there was nothing I could do to stop it. There was nothing that I could do to turn the volume down.”
It seems a small thing, but even something so small can become aggravating. Thankfully, after a while Nicotra was no longer able to hear her heartbeat in her head.
But something else, something even odder, took its place: A rolling noise. Not as constant and consistent as the thudding heartbeat, but insistent all the same.
And then she realized what it was. And it was weird.
“I realised it would grow louder when I moved my eyes around left to right and up and down,” she explained to Daily Mail Australia. “That is when I put two and two together that I could hear my eye balls.”
“It sounds exactly like the sound you would get if you rolled marbles on a wooden floor.”
Nicotra went to doctors, but they all told her she was healthy. She knew how her story sounded, and she entertained the possibility that the issue was with her mind, not her body.
“I did consider I was insane and was imaging things that were not there and that I might have to go see psychologists. I downloaded apps to try and block it out.”
But after a meeting with a specialist in 2018, Nicotra had an answer at long last: Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome.
“Canal dehiscence refers to an opening (dehiscence) in the bone that covers one of the semicircular canals of the inner ear,” the Cleveland Clinic explains. “It most commonly occurs in the superior semicircular canal of the ear. It can result in symptoms that affect a person’s balance and hearing.”
“The true cause of canal dehiscence syndrome is unknown. The dehiscence may, at least in part, be congenital (present from birth) and may have occurred during the development of the inner ear. It can also be caused from certain infections as well as head trauma.”
“Many believe that it is multifactorial in that there may be a congenitally thin area of bone that is then susceptible to trauma or infections, or may simply thin further with aging.”
Nicotra also learned that it’s a rare condition many have had to learn to live with. There is a surgery available, but it’s invasive brain surgery with no guarantee of success — so she opted to deal with her unique condition.
At least she has an explanation for her symptoms, and she’s using her visibility to encourage people to push for answers when they think something’s wrong.
“It was really frustrating and lonely at the time, but now I know how were they were supposed to diagnose me if they didn’t know,” she said. “You don’t have to feel alone. Push to find a good specialist and get answers.”
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-05-30--US Food Prices See Largest Monthly Jump in 46 Years with No End in Sight

As if trips to the grocery store weren ’ t nerve-wracking enough , U.S. shoppers lately have seen the costs of meat , eggs and even potatoes soar as the coronavirus has disrupted processing plants and distribution networks .
Overall , the cost of food bought to eat at home skyrocketed by the most in 46 years , and analysts caution that meat prices in particular could remain high as slaughterhouses struggle to maintain production levels while implementing procedures intended to keep workers healthy .
While price spikes for staples such as eggs and flour have eased as consumer demand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for carrots , potatoes and other produce because of transportation issues and the health of workers who pick crops and work in processing plants .
In short , supermarket customers and restaurant owners shouldn ’ t expect prices to drop anytime soon .
“ Our biggest concern is long-term food costs .
I believe they will continue to go up , ” said Julie Kalambokidis , co-owner of Adriano ’ s Brick Oven , a restaurant in Glenwood , Iowa .
TRENDING : Bill Clinton Denied Going to Epstein 's Island , Now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who owns nine Mexican-inspired fast food franchises in Iowa and Minnesota , joined Kalambokidis on a call set up by Iowa U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne and said sometimes even getting essential ingredients is difficult .
“ You can pick an ingredient and I can tell you there are shortages , ” she said .
Big fluctuations in food prices began in March , when the coronavirus pandemic began to sink in for U.S. consumers .
The Labor Department reports that the 2.6 percent jump in April food prices was the largest monthly increase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , poultry , fish and eggs increased the most , rising 4.3 percent .
Although the 2.9 percent jump in cereals and bakery products wasn ’ t as steep , it was still the largest increase the agency has recorded .
Dairy and related products , and fruits and vegetables increased by 1.5 percent in April .
Egg prices also reached an all-time record of more than $ 3 a dozen in late March , but they have since fallen to less than $ 1 a dozen .
The situation has been worse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ illnesses among slaughterhouse workers .
The outbreaks struck pork processing plants the hardest , but beef and chicken processors also saw some impact as thousands of workers tested positive for the virus and the United Food and Commercial Workers union said at least 44 workers had died of COVID-19 as of Friday .
April retail prices for boneless pork chops and ham were nearly 6 percent higher than in March and retail prices for hamburger and sirloin steak were about 4 percent higher , the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported .
The price @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 12 percent .
RELATED : Crippled by Liberal Shutdown , GDP Has Plummeted Even Faster Than Initially Feared After numerous closures , most pork plants have reopened but often not at full capacity , forcing pig farmers to euthanize animals that couldn ’ t be processed .
“ There are biological constraints to this and that ’ s why I would anticipate prices to stay high at least for some period of time , ” said Trey Malone , an agriculture economist and professor at Michigan State University .
“ If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ animals and it takes six months to raise a new one , obviously there ’ s going to be some type of delay or buffer in the supply chain.
” By mid-May , beef and pork slaughterhouses were operating at about 60 percent capacity , though that figure has since climbed to nearly 90 percent , said Jayson Lusk , an economist at Purdue University .
Although Lusk was optimistic that the worst of the meat supply crunch is over , he said it ’ s always possible that a second wave of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Some grocery price jumps were because of people stocking up when the coronavirus first arrived .
But even as some prices have dropped , the cost of produce such as potatoes , onions and carrots has remained above last year ’ s prices .
Much of the increase appears to be because more people are cooking at home .
For garlic , most of which is imported from China , a 278 percent price increase from a year ago is largely due to a sluggish supply chain in China .
Jeff Dunn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ major provider of carrots and distributor of salad dressings and fruit and vegetable-based beverages , said he doesn ’ t anticipate new supply problems .
But he noted that some of his company ’ s workers in distribution and field work have become sick , and that there is an additional cost to implement and maintain procedures intended to keep workers safe .
Someone has to pick up those costs , he said .
“ There is real cost being built across every supply chain .
Not just with us but with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with COVID , ” Dunn said .
“ At some point , if you want any chance to hold up any kind of margin , those costs are going to have to be passed on or somehow recognized by the government with some help.
” Given that the percentage of Americans ’ paychecks that go toward food has declined over the past 50 years , many people likely can handle the recent price increases .
But the coronavirus also has pushed roughly 41 million Americans out of work , and for them , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ troubling .
“ We ’ ve obviously seen this record increase in unemployment filings , and so there are more people who are at risk in that sense that they literally don ’ t have any employment to secure the money that they would need to buy the food that they traditionally purchase , ” Malone said .
“ For the people who are already operating on the margins , these price increases are nontrivial.
” It ’ s also a tough time for livestock farmers , who had hoped that after some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new trade deals and a strong domestic economy .
“ Farmers thought they saw the light at the end of tunnel , ” Lusk said .
“ It turns out that it was the headlight of a train.
” The Associated Press contributed to this report .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

As if trips to the grocery store weren’t nerve-wracking enough, U.S. shoppers lately have seen the costs of meat, eggs and even potatoes soar as the coronavirus has disrupted processing plants and distribution networks.
Overall, the cost of food bought to eat at home skyrocketed by the most in 46 years, and analysts caution that meat prices in particular could remain high as slaughterhouses struggle to maintain production levels while implementing procedures intended to keep workers healthy.
While price spikes for staples such as eggs and flour have eased as consumer demand has leveled off, prices remain volatile for carrots, potatoes and other produce because of transportation issues and the health of workers who pick crops and work in processing plants.
In short, supermarket customers and restaurant owners shouldn’t expect prices to drop anytime soon.
“Our biggest concern is long-term food costs. I believe they will continue to go up,” said Julie Kalambokidis, co-owner of Adriano’s Brick Oven, a restaurant in Glenwood, Iowa.
Tamra Kennedy, who owns nine Mexican-inspired fast food franchises in Iowa and Minnesota, joined Kalambokidis on a call set up by Iowa U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne and said sometimes even getting essential ingredients is difficult.
“You can pick an ingredient and I can tell you there are shortages,” she said.
Big fluctuations in food prices began in March, when the coronavirus pandemic began to sink in for U.S. consumers.
The Labor Department reports that the 2.6 percent jump in April food prices was the largest monthly increase in 46 years. Prices for meats, poultry, fish and eggs increased the most, rising 4.3 percent.
Have these price increases started hurting your budget yet? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 75% (36 Votes) No: 25% (12 Votes)
Although the 2.9 percent jump in cereals and bakery products wasn’t as steep, it was still the largest increase the agency has recorded.
Dairy and related products, and fruits and vegetables increased by 1.5 percent in April.
Egg prices also reached an all-time record of more than $3 a dozen in late March, but they have since fallen to less than $1 a dozen.
The situation has been worse for meat prices, largely because of illnesses among slaughterhouse workers. The outbreaks struck pork processing plants the hardest, but beef and chicken processors also saw some impact as thousands of workers tested positive for the virus and the United Food and Commercial Workers union said at least 44 workers had died of COVID-19 as of Friday.
April retail prices for boneless pork chops and ham were nearly 6 percent higher than in March and retail prices for hamburger and sirloin steak were about 4 percent higher, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported. The price of whole fresh chickens rose by more than 12 percent.
After numerous closures, most pork plants have reopened but often not at full capacity, forcing pig farmers to euthanize animals that couldn’t be processed.
“There are biological constraints to this and that’s why I would anticipate prices to stay high at least for some period of time,” said Trey Malone, an agriculture economist and professor at Michigan State University. “If you’re going to euthanize thousands of animals and it takes six months to raise a new one, obviously there’s going to be some type of delay or buffer in the supply chain.”
By mid-May, beef and pork slaughterhouses were operating at about 60 percent capacity, though that figure has since climbed to nearly 90 percent, said Jayson Lusk, an economist at Purdue University. Although Lusk was optimistic that the worst of the meat supply crunch is over, he said it’s always possible that a second wave of illness could cause the situation to worsen.
Some grocery price jumps were because of people stocking up when the coronavirus first arrived. But even as some prices have dropped, the cost of produce such as potatoes, onions and carrots has remained above last year’s prices.
Much of the increase appears to be because more people are cooking at home.
For garlic, most of which is imported from China, a 278 percent price increase from a year ago is largely due to a sluggish supply chain in China.
Jeff Dunn, CEO of Bolthouse Farms, a major provider of carrots and distributor of salad dressings and fruit and vegetable-based beverages, said he doesn’t anticipate new supply problems. But he noted that some of his company’s workers in distribution and field work have become sick, and that there is an additional cost to implement and maintain procedures intended to keep workers safe.
Someone has to pick up those costs, he said.
“There is real cost being built across every supply chain. Not just with us but with the retailer in terms of incremental cost associated with COVID,” Dunn said. “At some point, if you want any chance to hold up any kind of margin, those costs are going to have to be passed on or somehow recognized by the government with some help.”
Given that the percentage of Americans’ paychecks that go toward food has declined over the past 50 years, many people likely can handle the recent price increases. But the coronavirus also has pushed roughly 41 million Americans out of work, and for them, even a small price hike can be troubling.
“We’ve obviously seen this record increase in unemployment filings, and so there are more people who are at risk in that sense that they literally don’t have any employment to secure the money that they would need to buy the food that they traditionally purchase,” Malone said. “For the people who are already operating on the margins, these price increases are nontrivial.”
It’s also a tough time for livestock farmers, who had hoped that after some down years, they would benefit from new trade deals and a strong domestic economy.
“Farmers thought they saw the light at the end of tunnel,” Lusk said. “It turns out that it was the headlight of a train.”
The Western Journal has reviewed this Associated Press story and may have altered it prior to publication to ensure that it meets our editorial standards.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-05-30--George Floyd Autopsy Finds No Evidence of Asphyxia or Strangulation, Family Plans Second Examination

The preliminary autopsy results of George Floyd found no evidence that he died of asphyxiation or strangulation , according to the criminal complaint filed against former Minneapolis police office Derek Chauvin , who is accused of kneeling on Floyd ’ s neck for almost nine minutes .
Floyd ’ s family has now hired forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden to perform a second , independent autopsy , Baden confirmed to Fox News .
Baden , who formerly was New York City ’ s chief medical examiner , said he was set to travel to Minneapolis on Saturday and announce his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was arrested and charged Friday with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter .
The case , which grew out of an arrest over suspicion of Floyd trying to buy merchandise with a counterfeit $ 20 bill , became a national flashpoint after video of Chauvin kneeling on Floyd ’ s neck circulated on social media .
TRENDING : Bill Clinton Denied Going to Epstein 's Island , Now a Witness Says Otherwise His death has sparked protests across the United States this week , which in many cases have turned into riots .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Floyd fell to the ground when police sought to get him into a squad car .
“ The officers made several attempts to get Mr. Floyd in the backseat of squad 320 from the driver ’ s side , ” the complaint said .
“ Mr .
Floyd did not voluntarily get in the car and struggled with the officers by intentionally falling down , saying he was not going in the car , and refusing to stand still.
” “ While standing outside the car , Mr. Floyd began saying and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the complaint added , saying that Chauvin “ went to the passenger side and tried to get Mr. Floyd into the car from that side ” with help from other officers .
Chauvin “ pulled Mr. Floyd out of the passenger side of the squad car at 8:19:38 p.m. and Mr. Floyd went to the ground face down and still handcuffed , ” it said .
While other officers held his back and legs , the complaint said Chauvin “ placed his left knee in the area of Mr. Floyd ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Floyd said , ‘ I can ’ t ‘ breathe ’ multiple times and repeatedly said , ‘ Mama ’ and ‘ please ’ as well , ” the complaint said , later adding : “ The officers said , ‘ You are talking fine . '
” RELATED : Report Says Military on Alert , Ready for Rapid Deployment to Riot-Ravaged Cities ; White House Denies After several minutes , when officers could not find a pulse on Floyd , Chauvin “ removed his knee from Mr. Floyd ’ s neck , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complaint noted : “ The Hennepin County Medical Examiner ( ME ) conducted Mr. Floyd ’ s autopsy on May 26 , 2020 .
The full report of the ME is pending but the ME has made the following preliminary findings .
“ The autopsy revealed no physical findings that support a diagnosis of traumatic asphyxia or strangulation.
” The complaint then cited other possible reasons Floyd died .
“ Mr .
Floyd had underlying health conditions including coronary artery disease and hypertensive heart disease .
The combined effects of Mr. Floyd being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health conditions and any potential intoxicants in his system likely contributed to his death , ” it said .
“ The defendant had his knee on Mr. Floyd ’ s neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds in total .
Two minutes and 53 seconds of this was after Mr. Floyd was non-responsive .
Police are trained that this type of restraint with a subject in a prone position is inherently dangerous.
” Ben Crump and S. Lee Merritt , attorneys for Floyd ’ s family , said a second autopsy was needed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Garner , who was put in a chokehold by New York City police and later died .
Baden performed an autopsy in the Garner case .
“ We saw in the Eric Garner case , and so many other cases where they have people who work with the city workers come up with things that are such an illusion — he had asthma , he had a heart condition — all these things that are irrelevant when they were living , breathing , walking , talking , just fine until the police accosted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news conference , according to ABC News .
Crump framed the case as an example of what he claimed is a national climate of racism .
“ We have been dealing with the pandemic of racism and discrimination for far too long , ” he said .
“ It is a pandemic , a national pandemic , we can not keep looking at this regionally , this is affecting all African-Americans , this a state of emergency .
“ If we don ’ t address this in the next month or two we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of an African-American at the hands by people who are police or pretend to be police , ” Crump added .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

The preliminary autopsy results of George Floyd found no evidence that he died of asphyxiation or strangulation, according to the criminal complaint filed against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is accused of kneeling on Floyd’s neck for almost nine minutes.
Floyd’s family has now hired forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden to perform a second, independent autopsy, Baden confirmed to Fox News.
Baden, who formerly was New York City’s chief medical examiner, said he was set to travel to Minneapolis on Saturday and announce his findings next week.
Chauvin, 44, was arrested and charged Friday with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
The case, which grew out of an arrest over suspicion of Floyd trying to buy merchandise with a counterfeit $20 bill, became a national flashpoint after video of Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck circulated on social media.
Derek Chauvin, former Minneapolis police officer, has been charged with 3rd-degree murder and manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd. pic.twitter.com/Xg6fvFBeEn — UberFacts (@UberFacts) May 29, 2020
His death has sparked protests across the United States this week, which in many cases have turned into riots.
According to the criminal complaint against Chauvin, Floyd fell to the ground when police sought to get him into a squad car.
Do you believe the police officer acted improperly? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 82% (3755 Votes) No: 18% (821 Votes)
“The officers made several attempts to get Mr. Floyd in the backseat of squad 320 from the driver’s side,” the complaint said. “Mr. Floyd did not voluntarily get in the car and struggled with the officers by intentionally falling down, saying he was not going in the car, and refusing to stand still.”
“While standing outside the car, Mr. Floyd began saying and repeating that he could not breathe,” the complaint added, saying that Chauvin “went to the passenger side and tried to get Mr. Floyd into the car from that side” with help from other officers.
Chauvin “pulled Mr. Floyd out of the passenger side of the squad car at 8:19:38 p.m. and Mr. Floyd went to the ground face down and still handcuffed,” it said.
While other officers held his back and legs, the complaint said Chauvin “placed his left knee in the area of Mr. Floyd’s head and neck.”
“Mr. Floyd said, ‘I can’t ‘breathe’ multiple times and repeatedly said, ‘Mama’ and ‘please’ as well,” the complaint said, later adding: “The officers said, ‘You are talking fine.'”
After several minutes, when officers could not find a pulse on Floyd, Chauvin “removed his knee from Mr. Floyd’s neck,” according to the complaint.
The complaint noted: “The Hennepin County Medical Examiner (ME) conducted Mr. Floyd’s autopsy on May 26 , 2020. The full report of the ME is pending but the ME has made the following preliminary findings.
“The autopsy revealed no physical findings that support a diagnosis of traumatic asphyxia or strangulation.”
The complaint then cited other possible reasons Floyd died.
“Mr. Floyd had underlying health conditions including coronary artery disease and hypertensive heart disease. The combined effects of Mr. Floyd being restrained by the police, his underlying health conditions and any potential intoxicants in his system likely contributed to his death,” it said.
“The defendant had his knee on Mr. Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds in total. Two minutes and 53 seconds of this was after Mr. Floyd was non-responsive. Police are trained that this type of restraint with a subject in a prone position is inherently dangerous.”
Ben Crump and S. Lee Merritt, attorneys for Floyd’s family, said a second autopsy was needed, recalling the 2014 death of Eric Garner, who was put in a chokehold by New York City police and later died. Baden performed an autopsy in the Garner case.
“We saw in the Eric Garner case, and so many other cases where they have people who work with the city workers come up with things that are such an illusion — he had asthma, he had a heart condition — all these things that are irrelevant when they were living, breathing, walking, talking, just fine until the police accosted them,” Crump said at a news conference, according to ABC News.
Crump framed the case as an example of what he claimed is a national climate of racism.
“We have been dealing with the pandemic of racism and discrimination for far too long,” he said.
“It is a pandemic, a national pandemic, we cannot keep looking at this regionally, this is affecting all African-Americans, this a state of emergency.
“If we don’t address this in the next month or two we will see another senseless, unjustifiable killing of an African-American at the hands by people who are police or pretend to be police,” Crump added.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-05-31--Public School Board Shoots Down Geography Textbook Over Left-Wing Instruction on Climate Change

A Pennsylvania school board has blocked the use of a proposed textbook after one school board member led the charge against the book on the grounds that it was nothing more than liberal “ indoctrination.
” The West York Area school board rejected the book , “ Rubenstein : The Cultural Landscape : An Introduction to Human Geography , 13th edition , ” on a 5-4 vote after board member Lynn Kohler opposed its approach to teaching about climate change , according to the York Dispatch .
The newspaper summarized Kohler ’ s comments to say that he thought the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the environmental movement.
” “ I believe this falls into the indoctrination category of pushing a particular political belief , ” Kohler said at the board ’ s May 19 meeting .
Kohler noted that differing opinions on climate change and globalization exist .
TRENDING : Black Small Business Owner Breaks Down After Minneapolis Riots Consume His Life 's Work The text ’ s preaching that resources are not distributed evenly makes “ it sound like countries like America are bad , ” Kohler said .
Board member Todd Gettys , who also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it would be an endorsement of its ideas .
Gettys said that if the district wants to move ahead with the human geography course for which it sought the book , it could be done as an independent study so that students , and not taxpayers , would buy the books .
RELATED : CNN Hit with Widespread Criticism After Announcing Coronavirus Town Hall To Feature Greta Thunberg Board member Donald Carl insisted science about climate change is not in dispute .
“ While it ’ s OK for all of us to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only one set of facts , ” Carl said .
Although school boards were created to ensure that local control over education is preserved , board member Douglas Hoover said his fellow members should be wary of interfering in textbook choices .
Carl and Hoover are both teachers in other districts .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

A Pennsylvania school board has blocked the use of a proposed textbook after one school board member led the charge against the book on the grounds that it was nothing more than liberal “indoctrination.”
The West York Area school board rejected the book, “Rubenstein: The Cultural Landscape: An Introduction to Human Geography, 13th edition,” on a 5-4 vote after board member Lynn Kohler opposed its approach to teaching about climate change, according to the York Dispatch.
The newspaper summarized Kohler’s comments to say that he thought the book was “an anti-capitalist extension of the environmental movement.”
“I believe this falls into the indoctrination category of pushing a particular political belief,” Kohler said at the board’s May 19 meeting.
Kohler noted that differing opinions on climate change and globalization exist.
The text’s preaching that resources are not distributed evenly makes “it sound like countries like America are bad,” Kohler said.
Do you agree with the board's decision? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 96% (763 Votes) No: 4% (35 Votes)
Board member Todd Gettys, who also voted against the book, said approving it would be an endorsement of its ideas.
Gettys said that if the district wants to move ahead with the human geography course for which it sought the book, it could be done as an independent study so that students, and not taxpayers, would buy the books.
The board’s action produced a buzz on Twitter.
This is good news! Public school board rejects geography textbook as left-wing ‘indoctrination’ due to climate change content https://t.co/jPOxjACaYo — Bama Carolyn (@Bamamaga) May 28, 2020
And a passage that appears in a 2019 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt sixth grade science textbook used in Florida and in a 2015 sixth grade science book used in Texas calls climate change “one of the most debated issues in modern science.” pic.twitter.com/ANY6PwnC6o — Vara Sue Tamminga (@VaraSueTamminga) May 24, 2020
Board member Donald Carl insisted science about climate change is not in dispute.
“While it’s OK for all of us to have different opinions, there really is only one set of facts,” Carl said.
Although school boards were created to ensure that local control over education is preserved, board member Douglas Hoover said his fellow members should be wary of interfering in textbook choices.
“It really doesn’t end well,” Hoover said.
Carl and Hoover are both teachers in other districts.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-05-31--Biden Campaign Staff Donate to Fund Dedicated To Bailing MN Rioters Out of Jail

Members of the campaign of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden have donated to a fund that will help Minneapolis rioters get back out on the street .
At least 13 Biden campaign staff members have made donations to the Minnesota Freedom Fund .
The group opposes cash bail , in which those charged with crimes must put up money before trial or remain in jail .
The group is using the funding to cover bail for those jailed in Minneapolis , according to Reuters .
Biden campaign spokesman Andrew Bates spun the action as part of Biden ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called a “ modern day debtors prison.
” TRENDING : Black Small Business Owner Breaks Down After Minneapolis Riots Consume His Life 's Work The development was attacked by the Trump campaign .
“ @ JoeBiden ’ s staff is donating to a fund that pays bail for people rioting in Minneapolis .
This is CONDONING & FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING mayhem that ’ s destroying businesses & ruining people ’ s life work .
The city is burning & Biden staff are funding it , ” Tim Murtaugh , communications director for the Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The contributions from Biden staffers were part of a mass outpouring of cash for the Minnesota Freedom Fund , according to Forbes .
Entertainers were raising cash to help those who torched buildings or clashed with police be released from jail .
RELATED : Biden Teams with Washington Post for Mask Message , Trump Campaign Calls Out Hypocrisy The group has been flooded with $ 20 million in cash since the violence erupted in Minneapolis on Tuesday , Prior to that , the group had received less than $ 80,000 for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back against the flood of cash to help those who rioted .
On its campaign page , the Trump campaign noted that , “ It ’ s disturbing that Joe Biden ’ s team would financially support the mayhem that is hurting innocent people and destroying what good people spent their lives building.
” “ Joe Biden should condemn antifa thugs , ” Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale said in the campaign page statement .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

Members of the campaign of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden have donated to a fund that will help Minneapolis rioters get back out on the street.
At least 13 Biden campaign staff members have made donations to the Minnesota Freedom Fund. The group opposes cash bail, in which those charged with crimes must put up money before trial or remain in jail.
The group is using the funding to cover bail for those jailed in Minneapolis, according to Reuters.
Biden campaign spokesman Andrew Bates spun the action as part of Biden’s opposition to cash bail, which he called a “modern day debtors prison.”
Do you think this will hurt Biden in the general election? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 87% (1862 Votes) No: 13% (271 Votes)
The development was attacked by the Trump campaign.
“@JoeBiden’s staff is donating to a fund that pays bail for people rioting in Minneapolis. This is CONDONING & FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING mayhem that’s destroying businesses & ruining people’s life work. The city is burning & Biden staff are funding it,” Tim Murtaugh, communications director for the Trump campaign, wrote in a Twitter post.
.@JoeBiden’s staff is donating to a fund that pays bail for people rioting in Minneapolis. This is CONDONING & FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING mayhem that’s destroying businesses & ruining people’s life work. The city is burning & Biden staff are funding it.https://t.co/K3KhjkFVqQ — Tim Murtaugh – Download the Trump 2020 app today! (@TimMurtaugh) May 30, 2020
The contributions from Biden staffers were part of a mass outpouring of cash for the Minnesota Freedom Fund, according to Forbes.
Entertainers were raising cash to help those who torched buildings or clashed with police be released from jail.
Just matched you . ???? https://t.co/lp0ZtdRvTX — Janelle Monáe, Cindi Mayweather (@JanelleMonae) May 28, 2020
Ooo they might need more money then. Make it $200,000 https://t.co/axuJnazJkU — chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) May 30, 2020
I do things every day without fear, because I am privileged, and I am privileged every day because I am white. Being not racist is not enough, we must be anti racist.
Social change is enacted when a society mobilizes.
I stand in solidarity with all of those protesting. pic.twitter.com/45MSXAWEJl — Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) May 30, 2020
The group has been flooded with $20 million in cash since the violence erupted in Minneapolis on Tuesday. Prior to that, the group had received less than $80,000 for the year, Forbes reported.
Many pushed back against the flood of cash to help those who rioted.
As our cities burn, this is not helpful. https://t.co/IDgyLc4ilK — Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) May 31, 2020
I wondered where #HidinBiden was in the middle of this treacherous anarchy. Why, having his staff bail out looters and criminals, of course! Come on out, Joe, and check your shadow! #whereIsJoeBiden? https://t.co/VwkD7q7aVw — James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) May 31, 2020
Yes, celebrities like @Sethrogen and @SteveCarell were rallying to raise funds to bailout the out-of-town rioters who were destroying predominantly minority neighborhoods while those who had their communities and businesses decimated are left with nothing. https://t.co/xrmmhSf0xt — (((AG))) (@AGHamilton29) May 30, 2020
On its campaign page, the Trump campaign noted that, “It’s disturbing that Joe Biden’s team would financially support the mayhem that is hurting innocent people and destroying what good people spent their lives building.”
“Joe Biden should condemn antifa thugs,” Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale said in the campaign page statement.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-05-31--Watch: ‘Murder Hornet’ Is Powerless To Stop Common Insect from Slaughtering It

As if a global pandemic wasn ’ t frightening enough , news of another apocalyptic-nightmare-come-true has emerged as so-called “ murder hornets ” arrived in America .
But the hornet , which is native to Asia and only recently sighted in Washington state , has met its insect match in the praying mantis .
A recent video is reminiscent of an epic movie battle showing the moment where the hero — in this case , a garden-variety praying mantis — annihilates the supervillain , played in real life by the giant hornet with large , dark eyes , menacing mandible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showed the praying mantis as it pounced from behind , clutched the unsuspecting insect , and immediately began to nibble at the hornet ’ s head .
While the hornet struggled and attempted to sting its attacker , the mantis continued to munch away unimpeded , occasionally slapping down the hornet ’ s counterattacks , until finally devouring a large section of the hornet ’ s head .
TRENDING : Black Small Business Owner Breaks Down After Minneapolis Riots Consume His Life 's Work The Asian giant hornet , known to scientists as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two inches long with a quarter-inch-long stinger that is strong enough to penetrate a beekeepers ’ suit .
Its sting packs venom potent enough to send a man to the hospital or worse — the hornet is deadly for about 50 people annually in Japan , according to The New York Times .
More troubling , however , is the species ’ appetite for European honeybees , which have no natural defense against the hornet and are already in trouble in the United States .
Just a few hornets are able to destroy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hive , ripping off the heads of adult bees , and feasting on the larvae and pupae , according to the Washington State University College of Agricultural , Human , and Natural Resource Sciences .
Asian bees , however , have adapted a clever defense against the predatory hornet .
Red State journalist Brandon Morse tweeted a video that showed how Japanese bees lure a hornet inside their nest , cluster together into a “ bee ball ” and beat their wings to increase the hive ’ s temperature .
The bees can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is “ roasted alive , ” according to the clip ’ s narrator .
RELATED : This Massive Lizard Threatens Gators and Charges People , and It 's Invading Georgia While the American media has sensationalized the insect , which WSU Department of Entomology bee breeder Susan Cobey described as “ something out of a monster cartoon with this huge yellow-orange face , ” the video showing the mantis expertly devouring the hornet is strangely comforting .
The establishment media thrives on public hysteria , and with the coronavirus pandemic possibly winding down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new nemesis .
But this appears to be just another bug , albeit a particularly ugly and ruthless one , but not one that is invincible as the media coverage would lead folks to believe .
Quite to the contrary , as it looks as though the species may become a new delicacy on the praying mantis ’ lunch menu .
Scientists who closely monitor such species are doing important work to protect the honeybee population , but it is equally important to keep the threat in perspective .
When considering a media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thinking goes a long way for threat assessment — whether it is murder hornets or a global pandemic .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

As if a global pandemic wasn’t frightening enough, news of another apocalyptic-nightmare-come-true has emerged as so-called “murder hornets” arrived in America. But the hornet, which is native to Asia and only recently sighted in Washington state, has met its insect match in the praying mantis.
A recent video is reminiscent of an epic movie battle showing the moment where the hero — in this case, a garden-variety praying mantis — annihilates the supervillain, played in real life by the giant hornet with large, dark eyes, menacing mandible, and scowling countenance.
The clip showed the praying mantis as it pounced from behind, clutched the unsuspecting insect, and immediately began to nibble at the hornet’s head.
While the hornet struggled and attempted to sting its attacker, the mantis continued to munch away unimpeded, occasionally slapping down the hornet’s counterattacks, until finally devouring a large section of the hornet’s head.
The Asian giant hornet, known to scientists as Vespa mandarinia, can be as large two inches long with a quarter-inch-long stinger that is strong enough to penetrate a beekeepers’ suit.
Its sting packs venom potent enough to send a man to the hospital or worse — the hornet is deadly for about 50 people annually in Japan, according to The New York Times.
More troubling, however, is the species’ appetite for European honeybees, which have no natural defense against the hornet and are already in trouble in the United States.
Just a few hornets are able to destroy an entire bee colony by invading the hive, ripping off the heads of adult bees, and feasting on the larvae and pupae, according to the Washington State University College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences.
Do you think the threat of the Asian murder hornet is just another sensationalized media narrative? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 59% (134 Votes) No: 41% (95 Votes)
Asian bees, however, have adapted a clever defense against the predatory hornet.
Red State journalist Brandon Morse tweeted a video that showed how Japanese bees lure a hornet inside their nest, cluster together into a “bee ball” and beat their wings to increase the hive’s temperature.
The way Japanese bees deal with murder hornets is just brutal but satisfying. pic.twitter.com/8zjUloVzPY — Brandon Morse (@TheBrandonMorse) May 5, 2020
The bees can withstand the heat, but the hornet is “roasted alive,” according to the clip’s narrator.
While the American media has sensationalized the insect, which WSU Department of Entomology bee breeder Susan Cobey described as “something out of a monster cartoon with this huge yellow-orange face,” the video showing the mantis expertly devouring the hornet is strangely comforting.
The establishment media thrives on public hysteria, and with the coronavirus pandemic possibly winding down, the huge hornet makes a great new nemesis.
But this appears to be just another bug, albeit a particularly ugly and ruthless one, but not one that is invincible as the media coverage would lead folks to believe.
Quite to the contrary, as it looks as though the species may become a new delicacy on the praying mantis’ lunch menu.
Scientists who closely monitor such species are doing important work to protect the honeybee population, but it is equally important to keep the threat in perspective.
When considering a media narrative, a little bit of critical thinking goes a long way for threat assessment — whether it is murder hornets or a global pandemic.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-05-31--Trump Set To Designate Antifa as Terrorist Organization

In the aftermath of riots that appeared to have hijacked peaceful protests over the death of George Floyd , President Donald Trump announced on Twitter on Sunday that the left-wing “ anti-fascist ” coalition known as antifa will be designated as a terrorist organization .
“ The United States of America will be designating ANTIFA as a Terrorist Organization , ” Trump wrote .
Designating antifa as a terrorist organization would increase the ability of law enforcement agencies such as the FBI to conduct surveillance and other activities targeted at its affiliates .
It would also increase the ability of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of funds that support them .
TRENDING : Black Small Business Owner Breaks Down After Minneapolis Riots Consume His Life 's Work Trump , who has threatened to act against groups in the past , cited antifa for igniting riots in another Sunday tweet .
“ Congratulations to our National Guard for the great job they did immediately upon arriving in Minneapolis , Minnesota , last night .
The ANTIFA led anarchists , among others , were shut down quickly .
Should have been done by Mayor on first night and there would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tweeted .
National Security Advisor Robert O ’ Brien made it clear that , from his perspective , antifa ’ s role is very clear .
“ This is being driven by antifa , ” he said during an appearance on CNN ’ s “ State of the Union ” on Sunday .
“ And they did it in Seattle .
They have done it in Portland .
They have done it in Berkeley .
This is a destructive force of radical — I don ’ t even know if we want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they ’ re — they ’ re militants who are — are coming in and burning our cities , and we ’ re going to get to the bottom of it , ” he said .
O ’ Brien said that the administration wants “ law and order in this country.
” “ We want peaceful protesters who have real concerns about brutality and racism , they need to be able to go to the city halls , ” he said , about the 6-minute mark in the video above .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their government and let their voices be heard .
“ And they can ’ t be hijacked by these — these left-wing antifa militants who are burning down primarily communities in the African- American sections and the Hispanic sections of our cities , where immigrants and hardworking folks are trying to get a leg up .
And they ’ re having their businesses burned by these radicals , many of whom are imported from Seattle or Portland or who knows where they come from , and cross state lines , and they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ The president is going to take a strong stand for law and order , ” he said .
Earlier in the interview , O ’ Brien said the FBI is going to play a role .
“ And we ’ re going to get to the bottom of it , ” he said about the 2:45 mark .
“ And I think we ’ re going to — the president and the attorney general want to know from Director [ Christopher ] Wray what the FBI has been doing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ antifa .
And if that hasn ’ t been happening , we want to know what the plan is going forward .
“ These antifa militant radicals who come into our cities and cross state lines , and they ’ re organized , and use Molotov cocktails and fireworks and gas to burn down our cities , especially businesses in minority neighborhoods , it ’ s got to be stopped , ” he said .
On Sunday , Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called rioters “ antifa-like ” during an appearance on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” according to Fox News .
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison did not name antifa , but told “ Fox News Sunday ” individuals from out-of-state sparked the violence in Minneapolis that triggered other riots .
In a statement posted on the Justice Department ’ s website Attorney General William Barr blamed outside group for instigating the violence .
“ Groups of outside radicals and agitators are exploiting the situation to pursue their own separate and violent agenda .
In many places , it appears the violence is planned , organized , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extremists , using Antifa-like tactics , many of whom travel from out of state to promote the violence , ” Barr said in the statement .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

In the aftermath of riots that appeared to have hijacked peaceful protests over the death of George Floyd, President Donald Trump announced on Twitter on Sunday that the left-wing “anti-fascist” coalition known as antifa will be designated as a terrorist organization.
“The United States of America will be designating ANTIFA as a Terrorist Organization,” Trump wrote.
The United States of America will be designating ANTIFA as a Terrorist Organization. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 31, 2020
Designating antifa as a terrorist organization would increase the ability of law enforcement agencies such as the FBI to conduct surveillance and other activities targeted at its affiliates. It would also increase the ability of the Treasury Department to interdict the flow of funds that support them.
Trump, who has threatened to act against groups in the past, cited antifa for igniting riots in another Sunday tweet.
“Congratulations to our National Guard for the great job they did immediately upon arriving in Minneapolis, Minnesota, last night. The ANTIFA led anarchists, among others, were shut down quickly. Should have been done by Mayor on first night and there would have been no trouble!” he tweeted.
Congratulations to our National Guard for the great job they did immediately upon arriving in Minneapolis, Minnesota, last night. The ANTIFA led anarchists, among others, were shut down quickly. Should have been done by Mayor on first night and there would have been no trouble! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 31, 2020
National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien made it clear that, from his perspective, antifa’s role is very clear.
“This is being driven by antifa,” he said during an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday.
“And they did it in Seattle. They have done it in Portland. They have done it in Berkeley. This is a destructive force of radical — I don’t even know if we want to call them leftists. Whatever they are, they’re — they’re militants who are — are coming in and burning our cities, and we’re going to get to the bottom of it,” he said.
O’Brien said that the administration wants “law and order in this country.”
“We want peaceful protesters who have real concerns about brutality and racism, they need to be able to go to the city halls,” he said, about the 6-minute mark in the video above. “They need to be able to petition their government and let their voices be heard.
“And they can’t be hijacked by these — these left-wing antifa militants who are burning down primarily communities in the African- American sections and the Hispanic sections of our cities, where immigrants and hardworking folks are trying to get a leg up. And they’re having their businesses burned by these radicals, many of whom are imported from Seattle or Portland or who knows where they come from, and cross state lines, and they’re hurting our people,” he said.
O’Brien said Trump’s bottom line is simple.
“The president is going to take a strong stand for law and order,” he said.
Earlier in the interview, O’Brien said the FBI is going to play a role.
“And we’re going to get to the bottom of it,” he said about the 2:45 mark. “And I think we’re going to — the president and the attorney general want to know from Director [Christopher] Wray what the FBI has been doing to track and dismantle and surveil and prosecute antifa. And if that hasn’t been happening, we want to know what the plan is going forward.
Is it about time antifa faced some serious heat? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 99% (522 Votes) No: 1% (3 Votes)
“These antifa militant radicals who come into our cities and cross state lines, and they’re organized, and use Molotov cocktails and fireworks and gas to burn down our cities, especially businesses in minority neighborhoods, it’s got to be stopped,” he said.
On Sunday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called rioters “antifa-like” during an appearance on the Fox News show “Sunday Morning Futures,” according to Fox News.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison did not name antifa, but told “Fox News Sunday” individuals from out-of-state sparked the violence in Minneapolis that triggered other riots.
In a statement posted on the Justice Department’s website Attorney General William Barr blamed outside group for instigating the violence.
“Groups of outside radicals and agitators are exploiting the situation to pursue their own separate and violent agenda. In many places, it appears the violence is planned, organized, and driven by anarchistic and far left extremists, using Antifa-like tactics, many of whom travel from out of state to promote the violence,” Barr said in the statement.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-05-31--1 Month After Chicago Mayor Threatened to Shut Down Those Leaving Home, Look What City Is Doing for

1 Month After Chicago Mayor Threatened to Shut Down Those Leaving Home, Look What City Is Doing for Rioters

At the beginning of May , Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot had a message to those who were in contravention of a stay-at-home order due to the novel coronavirus : Now we ’ re at the end of the month and things have improved , but not by that much .
This is why Mayor Lightfoot ’ s latest message is an interesting one : If you ’ re a Windy City resident protesting the death of George Floyd last week in Minnesota , the Chicago police will give you your space .
According to WBBM-TV , Chicago police officers have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to disperse large gatherings ” in the wake of Floyd ’ s death and the rioting that ’ s occurred since .
The Chicago Tribune reported Sunday that the National Guard was to have a “ limited presence.
” TRENDING : Black Small Business Owner Breaks Down After Minneapolis Riots Consume His Life 's Work “ Until further notice , large gatherings will only be monitored until the crowd disperse on it ’ s own .
Please ensure that all supervisors under your command are made aware of this instruction , ” top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to WBBM .
As of Sunday , there have been 240 arrests in Chicago , according to WMAQ , and one fatal shooting connected with the protests , in addition to six shootings involved .
Lightfoot , however , had requested the National Guard to be involved in keeping the peace .
“ At the request of Mayor Lori Lightfoot , I am activating the Illinois National Guard to support the City of Chicago in protecting our communities and keeping people safe , ” Illinois Gov .
JB Pritzker said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for our city , our state , and our country , one born from decades and centuries of systemic racism .
To those peacefully expressing the pain , fear , and rage of this moment , I hear you .
Your voices matter .
We must address the profound injustices in our society and bring about real and meaningful change.
” The Tribune reported the 375 National Guard members would “ help manage street closures and will not interfere with peaceful protestors exercising their first amendment [ sic ] rights.
” This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ First Amendment rights wouldn ’ t necessarily have been at the top of Lightfoot ’ s agenda before this .
We know a bit more about the novel coronavirus than we did at the beginning of the month and we know it ’ s a bit less dangerous than it was then .
However , it ’ s not so much less dangerous and so much more contained that we can let people out en masse to participate in protests that turn into riots , at least not if we couldn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Minneapolis PD Fails To Arrest 'Protesters ' as City Asks Rioters To Social Distance This is especially true when you consider that Cook County , Illinois — where Chicago is located — has the most confirmed cases of infection with the novel coronavirus of any county in the United States , according to Johns Hopkins University data .
It ’ s third in terms of deaths .
What changed , then ?
The reason to go outside and assemble , that ’ s why .
George Floyd ’ s death is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a tragedy that ’ s easy to exploit , at least when it comes to Democrat politicians .
No , they don ’ t like riots — although don ’ t dare call them riots .
What this means is that two months and change of destroying our economy so that we could get our COVID-19 numbers down and so we could flatten the curve are potentially out the window .
So this is what ’ s happening now .
Earlier this month , Lightfoot — and , indeed , Chicago — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ congregating in contravention of a stay-at-home order .
“ We will shut you down , we will cite you , and if we have to , we will arrest you , ” Lightfoot said May 2 , according to WMAQ-TV .
“ Don ’ t make us treat you like a criminal , but if you act like a criminal and you violate the law and refuse to do what ’ s necessary to save lives in the middle of a pandemic , we will take you to jail .
Period.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a party , or go to a party , we are not playing games .
We mean business , and we will shut this down one way or another , ” she added .
“ The time for educating people into compliance is over .
Don ’ t be stupid .
We ’ re watching you , and we ’ re going to take decisive action.
” Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown made it clear this was also about reducing the body count .
“ This isn ’ t something CPD is going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Staying at home means saving lives .
Period .
CPD will be on the lookout for gatherings large and small .
If you are caught attending a party or congregating , you ’ re going to be asked to disperse.
” Where ’ s that rhetoric now , you may ask ?
The novel coronavirus is no less deadly now than it was then .
It ’ s also no less contagious .
The difference is the city ’ s willingness to engage those breaking the rules .
“ This chaos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to bring change , ” Lightfoot said of the protests , according to the Chicago Sun-Times .
Just don ’ t ask her to shut it down , however .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

At the beginning of May, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot had a message to those who were in contravention of a stay-at-home order due to the novel coronavirus:
“We will shut you down.”
Now we’re at the end of the month and things have improved, but not by that much. This is why Mayor Lightfoot’s latest message is an interesting one: If you’re a Windy City resident protesting the death of George Floyd last week in Minnesota, the Chicago police will give you your space.
According to WBBM-TV, Chicago police officers have been instructed “no longer use force to disperse large gatherings” in the wake of Floyd’s death and the rioting that’s occurred since.
The Chicago Tribune reported Sunday that the National Guard was to have a “limited presence.”
“Until further notice, large gatherings will only be monitored until the crowd disperse on it’s own. Please ensure that all supervisors under your command are made aware of this instruction,” top police officials wrote in a Thursday memo, according to WBBM.
As of Sunday, there have been 240 arrests in Chicago, according to WMAQ, and one fatal shooting connected with the protests, in addition to six shootings involved.
Lightfoot, however, had requested the National Guard to be involved in keeping the peace.
“At the request of Mayor Lori Lightfoot, I am activating the Illinois National Guard to support the City of Chicago in protecting our communities and keeping people safe,” Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said.
Are lockdown orders necessary? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 30% (583 Votes) No: 70% (1338 Votes)
“This is an immensely challenging moment for our city, our state, and our country, one born from decades and centuries of systemic racism. To those peacefully expressing the pain, fear, and rage of this moment, I hear you. Your voices matter. We must address the profound injustices in our society and bring about real and meaningful change.”
The Tribune reported the 375 National Guard members would “help manage street closures and will not interfere with peaceful protestors exercising their first amendment [sic] rights.”
This is an interesting tack to take inasmuch as First Amendment rights wouldn’t necessarily have been at the top of Lightfoot’s agenda before this.
We know a bit more about the novel coronavirus than we did at the beginning of the month and we know it’s a bit less dangerous than it was then.
However, it’s not so much less dangerous and so much more contained that we can let people out en masse to participate in protests that turn into riots, at least not if we couldn’t at the beginning of May.
This is especially true when you consider that Cook County, Illinois — where Chicago is located — has the most confirmed cases of infection with the novel coronavirus of any county in the United States, according to Johns Hopkins University data. It’s third in terms of deaths.
What changed, then? The reason to go outside and assemble, that’s why.
George Floyd’s death is a national tragedy. Unfortunately, it’s a tragedy that’s easy to exploit, at least when it comes to Democrat politicians. No, they don’t like riots — although don’t dare call them riots.
What this means is that two months and change of destroying our economy so that we could get our COVID-19 numbers down and so we could flatten the curve are potentially out the window.
So this is what’s happening now. Earlier this month, Lightfoot — and, indeed, Chicago — was singing a different tune involving those congregating in contravention of a stay-at-home order.
“We will shut you down, we will cite you, and if we have to, we will arrest you,” Lightfoot said May 2, according to WMAQ-TV. “Don’t make us treat you like a criminal, but if you act like a criminal and you violate the law and refuse to do what’s necessary to save lives in the middle of a pandemic, we will take you to jail. Period.”
“If you host a party, promote a party, or go to a party, we are not playing games. We mean business, and we will shut this down one way or another,” she added. “The time for educating people into compliance is over. Don’t be stupid. We’re watching you, and we’re going to take decisive action.”
Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown made it clear this was also about reducing the body count.
“This isn’t something CPD is going to take lightly,” he said. “Staying at home means saving lives. Period. CPD will be on the lookout for gatherings large and small. If you are caught attending a party or congregating, you’re going to be asked to disperse.”
Where’s that rhetoric now, you may ask?
The novel coronavirus is no less deadly now than it was then. It’s also no less contagious. The difference is the city’s willingness to engage those breaking the rules.
“This chaos and destruction is not the right tactic to bring change,” Lightfoot said of the protests, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Just don’t ask her to shut it down, however.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-05-31--Trump Had Perfect Response to Successful SpaceX-NASA Launch

The flawless launch of a manned SpaceX Dragon capsule is a symbol of the resurgent power of the United States , President Donald Trump said Saturday .
The capsule , carrying astronauts Douglas Hurley and Robert Behnken , roared into orbit from Cape Canaveral , Florida , as part of a mission to take Hurley and Behnken to the International Space Station .
In remarks delivered after the successful launch , Trump called Cape Canaveral “ this storied home of American daring , aspiration , and drive , ” calling the successful launch of the SpaceX Dragon capsule “ the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Trump , an enthusiastic supporter of space-related programs , framed the launch as part of America ’ s return to greatness .
“ With this launch , the decades of lost years and little action are officially over .
A new age of American ambition has now begun .
Past leaders put the United States at the mercy of foreign nations to send our astronauts into orbit .
Not anymore .
Today , we once again proudly launch American astronauts on American rockets , the best in the world , from right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said ( about the 10:30 mark on the video below ) .
TRENDING : Black Small Business Owner Breaks Down After Minneapolis Riots Consume His Life 's Work Trump said the bottom line of the launch was that the United States is back as a leader in space .
“ The United States has regained our place of prestige as the world leader , ” Trump said ( about the 22:15 mark ) .
“ As has often been stated , you can ’ t be number one on Earth if you are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not going to be number two anywhere.
” The whole speech can be seen here : Trump took a moment in his speech to salute SpaceX CEO Elon Musk , who Trump said “ truly embodies the American ethos of big thinking and risk-taking.
” He also praised the astronauts — who are both , according to The New York Times , former Air Force pilots who achieved the rank of colonel , “ What Colonel Douglas Hurley and Colonel Robert Behnken did this afternoon was pure American genius and courage , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ administration ’ s progress in space with what he termed the retrenchment of the Obama era .
“ The last administration presided over the closing of the Space Shuttle and almost all of the giant facility that keeps so many people working , so many brilliant minds going .
People were crying .
They were devastated .
But now it ’ s the greatest of its kind anywhere in the world and will get greater and greater with years to come .
I promise you that , ” Trump said .
Trump said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a return to the moon and the first mission to Mars .
“ In the years ahead , America will go bigger , bolder , further , faster , and America will go first , ” Trump said about the 25:20 mark .
“ America will always be first.
” The capsule successfully docked with the space station Sunday morning after sharing images of Earth from space .
Trump , who watched the capsule lift-off , offered his impressions of the sight , according to a White House media pool report .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it ’ s incredible .
The power of that machine and the danger — no matter how you figure .
When you — when you hear that sound , and you hear all of that — the roar — you can imagine how dangerous it is .
When you feel the shake — and we ’ re very far away , but you feel the shake over here — it ’ s pretty — pretty amazing .
“ A beautiful sight .
A beautiful ship , too .
That ’ s really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I would say it ’ s a beauty , ” he said “ But this was a tremendous sight to see .
I had no idea when you — you know , I said , ‘ Would you hear anything ?
’ Because we ’ re quite a distance away .
And then , all of a sudden , you hear that roar , and its incredible , the power .
“ You wouldn ’ t [ know ] that machine , as big as it is — it looks small from here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that kind of — make that kind of sound or that vibration , ” Trump said .
“ But it ’ s really something special.
” We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

The flawless launch of a manned SpaceX Dragon capsule is a symbol of the resurgent power of the United States, President Donald Trump said Saturday.
The capsule, carrying astronauts Douglas Hurley and Robert Behnken, roared into orbit from Cape Canaveral, Florida, as part of a mission to take Hurley and Behnken to the International Space Station.
In remarks delivered after the successful launch, Trump called Cape Canaveral “this storied home of American daring, aspiration, and drive,” calling the successful launch of the SpaceX Dragon capsule “the first big space message in 50 years.”
Trump, an enthusiastic supporter of space-related programs, framed the launch as part of America’s return to greatness.
“With this launch, the decades of lost years and little action are officially over. A new age of American ambition has now begun. Past leaders put the United States at the mercy of foreign nations to send our astronauts into orbit. Not anymore. Today, we once again proudly launch American astronauts on American rockets, the best in the world, from right here on American soil,” Trump said (about the 10:30 mark on the video below).
Trump said the bottom line of the launch was that the United States is back as a leader in space.
“The United States has regained our place of prestige as the world leader,” Trump said (about the 22:15 mark). “As has often been stated, you can’t be number one on Earth if you are number two in space. And we are not going to be number two anywhere.”
The whole speech can be seen here:
Is the space program vital to the United States? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 97% (665 Votes) No: 3% (21 Votes)
Trump took a moment in his speech to salute SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who Trump said “truly embodies the American ethos of big thinking and risk-taking.”
He also praised the astronauts, who are both former military pilots — Behnken in the Air Force, and Hurley in the Marines — and achieved the rank of colonel, according to The New York Times.
“What Colonel Douglas Hurley and Colonel Robert Behnken did this afternoon was pure American genius and courage,” Trump said.
Trump contrasted his administration’s progress in space with what he termed the retrenchment of the Obama era.
“The last administration presided over the closing of the Space Shuttle and almost all of the giant facility that keeps so many people working, so many brilliant minds going. People were crying. They were devastated. But now it’s the greatest of its kind anywhere in the world and will get greater and greater with years to come. I promise you that,” Trump said.
Trump said the U.S. is now looking forward to a return to the moon and the first mission to Mars.
“In the years ahead, America will go bigger, bolder, further, faster, and America will go first,” Trump said about the 25:20 mark. “America will always be first.”
The capsule successfully docked with the space station Sunday morning after sharing images of Earth from space.
What does our home planet look like from @SpaceX‘s Crew Dragon Endeavour? Watch as @AstroBehnken and @Astro_Doug take you inside the spacecraft and provide an update about our #LaunchAmerica mission: pic.twitter.com/f8b3CrSEPE — NASA (@NASA) May 31, 2020
Trump, who watched the capsule lift-off, offered his impressions of the sight, according to a White House media pool report.
“When you see a sight like that, it’s incredible. The power of that machine and the danger — no matter how you figure. When you — when you hear that sound, and you hear all of that — the roar — you can imagine how dangerous it is. When you feel the shake — and we’re very far away, but you feel the shake over here — it’s pretty — pretty amazing.
“A beautiful sight. A beautiful ship, too. That’s really a beauty. Considered a beauty. I would say it’s a beauty,” he said
“But this was a tremendous sight to see. I had no idea when you — you know, I said, ‘Would you hear anything?’ Because we’re quite a distance away. And then, all of a sudden, you hear that roar, and its incredible, the power.
“You wouldn’t [know] that machine, as big as it is — it looks small from here — could have the kind of power, that kind of — make that kind of sound or that vibration,” Trump said. “But it’s really something special.”
CORRECTION, June 1, 2020: A previous version of this article stated both Hurley and Behnken were Air Force pilots. We have updated our article to reflect that Hurley was a pilot in the Marines. We apologize to our readers for the error and for any confusion we may have caused.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-05-31--Airborne Turtle Smashes Through Georgia Driver’s Windshield

Of all the things a person could be worried about flying through a car ’ s windshield , a turtle probably isn ’ t one of them .
But for Latonya Lark and her brother Kevin Grant , that ’ s exactly what happened while they were running errands on May 12 in Savannah , Georgia , according to WSAV-TV .
Lark was driving the car northbound on Harry S. Truman Parkway with Grant in the passenger seat when she saw something flying toward them .
“ I thought it was a brick , and I told [ my brother @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a brick ! '
” she told WSAV , explaining that she started to slow down her car .
Shortly after , the two heard a loud boom and Grant was covered in shattered glass , but luckily he escaped with only a few small cuts .
TRENDING : Black Small Business Owner Breaks Down After Minneapolis Riots Consume His Life 's Work “ When the glass broke , the first thing that came to my mind was just shield myself , so it was just like , you know , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said to WSAV .
“ I just remember shielding myself while my sister screamed my name , ” he told CNN .
“ After the turtle hit the glass , she was literally in shock and kept driving .
I was the one covered in blood and telling her to calm down and call 911.
” Lark told WSAV that the turtle lost one of its legs in the accident .
Although a spokesperson from the Chatham County Police Department said that it is unknown how or why the turtle became airborne , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the turtle and sent the creature flying .
“ I was driving on the Truman Pkwy when someone must have been speeding and hit the turtle so that it came flying through the air , ” she wrote on a Facebook fundraiser to help pay for damages .
“ The Turtle went thru windshield and almost decapitated my passenger.
” The shattered windshield was too damaged for Lark to drive the vehicle safely and it had to be towed , according to the police report .
RELATED : Battered Allen West Speaks Out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Even the police officer said if that glass wasn ’ t as thick as it was and I didn ’ t slow down the way I did when I saw the object coming , it would ’ ve been disastrous , ” Lark told WSAV .
The responding officers were able to remove the turtle safely from the windshield and wrapped it in a blanket .
“ The turtle got cited , but of course he didn ’ t have insurance and he couldn ’ t get a lawyer , so I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and everything else , ” Lark said .
The creature was taken to Savannah Animal Care for treatment , but Lark learned on May 26 that it sadly did not survive .
“ If people are not paying attention to the road , you know , whoever hit that turtle , they had to have been flying , ” she said as a warning for other drivers .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

Of all the things a person could be worried about flying through a car’s windshield, a turtle probably isn’t one of them.
But for Latonya Lark and her brother Kevin Grant, that’s exactly what happened while they were running errands on May 12 in Savannah, Georgia, according to WSAV-TV.
Lark was driving the car northbound on Harry S. Truman Parkway with Grant in the passenger seat when she saw something flying toward them.
“I thought it was a brick, and I told [my brother], ‘my God, there’s a brick!'” she told WSAV, explaining that she started to slow down her car.
Shortly after, the two heard a loud boom and Grant was covered in shattered glass, but luckily he escaped with only a few small cuts.
“When the glass broke, the first thing that came to my mind was just shield myself, so it was just like, you know, turn and just cover,” Grant said to WSAV.
“I just remember shielding myself while my sister screamed my name,” he told CNN. “After the turtle hit the glass, she was literally in shock and kept driving. I was the one covered in blood and telling her to calm down and call 911.”
Lark told WSAV that the turtle lost one of its legs in the accident.
Although a spokesperson from the Chatham County Police Department said that it is unknown how or why the turtle became airborne, Lark thinks another vehicle must have hit the turtle and sent the creature flying.
“I was driving on the Truman Pkwy when someone must have been speeding and hit the turtle so that it came flying through the air,” she wrote on a Facebook fundraiser to help pay for damages.
“The Turtle went thru windshield and almost decapitated my passenger.”
The shattered windshield was too damaged for Lark to drive the vehicle safely and it had to be towed, according to the police report.
“Even the police officer said if that glass wasn’t as thick as it was and I didn’t slow down the way I did when I saw the object coming, it would’ve been disastrous,” Lark told WSAV.
The responding officers were able to remove the turtle safely from the windshield and wrapped it in a blanket.
“The turtle got cited, but of course he didn’t have insurance and he couldn’t get a lawyer, so I wound up having to pay a deductible and everything else,” Lark said.
The creature was taken to Savannah Animal Care for treatment, but Lark learned on May 26 that it sadly did not survive.
“If people are not paying attention to the road, you know, whoever hit that turtle, they had to have been flying,” she said as a warning for other drivers.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-05-31--CDC Warns of ‘Aggressive’ Rats, Possible Population Boom Amid Pandemic

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned of an increase in rodent activity and “ unusual rodent behavior ” as shutdown orders in response to the coronavirus pandemic have limited some of the animals ’ food supply .
The city-dwelling rodents rely on restaurant waste and street garbage as a food source , but with over two months of lockdowns in many large cities , they ’ ve had to resort to eating their young , The Guardian reported .
“ Some jurisdictions have reported an increase in rodent activity as rodents search for new sources of food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the start of the pandemic , there have been reports of rat cannibalism and rat infanticide in New York , according to The Washington Post .
“ Many of these rats in our cities depend on their nightly food , which is the restaurants and hotels and bars and doughnut shops and everything that we consume on the go , ” urban rodentologist Bobby Corrigan said .
TRENDING : Black Small Business Owner Breaks Down After Minneapolis Riots Consume His Life 's Work Chicago residents also reported an increase in rat infestations in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ People in New Orleans described witnessing rats scurrying through empty streets in March .
“ I turn the corner , there ’ s about 30 rats at the corner , feasting on something in the middle of the street , ” Charles Marsala of New Orleans Insider Tours told CBS News .
Claudia Regal , head of the local pest control board , said it was a “ difficult time to be a rat ” but expressed concern about possible infections the rat infestation could spread .
“ There are pathogens in these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t see many of the health outcomes , ” Regal said .
“ We don ’ t have very many disease cases that are actually related to rodents , but the potential is there , ” she said .
Rats also pose a threat to cars — gnawing at car engines and tires , according to The Post .
RELATED : Public School Board Shoots Down Geography Textbook Over Left-Wing Instruction on Climate Change The CDC said that the best thing to do is “ eliminate conditions that may attract and support rodent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up access into homes and businesses , removing debris and heavy vegetation , keeping garbage in tightly covered bins , and removing pet and bird food from their yards , ” the CDC said .
Corrigan added , “ Deny them the opportunity , and you ’ ll never even know they ’ ve visited your property.
” The rat-to-human ratio in a city is usually hard to gauge , but a 1950s survey reported about four humans to one rat in New York , The Guardian reported .
We are committed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned of an increase in rodent activity and “unusual rodent behavior” as shutdown orders in response to the coronavirus pandemic have limited some of the animals’ food supply.
The city-dwelling rodents rely on restaurant waste and street garbage as a food source, but with over two months of lockdowns in many large cities, they’ve had to resort to eating their young, The Guardian reported.
“Some jurisdictions have reported an increase in rodent activity as rodents search for new sources of food,” the CDC said.
Since the start of the pandemic, there have been reports of rat cannibalism and rat infanticide in New York, according to The Washington Post.
“Many of these rats in our cities depend on their nightly food, which is the restaurants and hotels and bars and doughnut shops and everything that we consume on the go,” urban rodentologist Bobby Corrigan said.
Chicago residents also reported an increase in rat infestations in residential areas, The Guardian reported.
People in New Orleans described witnessing rats scurrying through empty streets in March.
“I turn the corner, there’s about 30 rats at the corner, feasting on something in the middle of the street,” Charles Marsala of New Orleans Insider Tours told CBS News.
Man I wish I lived in a big city When times get tough
Your neighbors come out to help New Orleans rats cleaning the streets pic.twitter.com/8oUF7zMMck — Jim Hanson (@JimHansonDC) March 29, 2020
Have you witnessed an increase in rat activity in your city? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 10% (21 Votes) No: 90% (184 Votes)
Claudia Regal, head of the local pest control board, said it was a “difficult time to be a rat” but expressed concern about possible infections the rat infestation could spread.
“There are pathogens in these rodents. Fortunately, we don’t see many of the health outcomes,” Regal said.
“We don’t have very many disease cases that are actually related to rodents, but the potential is there,” she said.
Rats also pose a threat to cars — gnawing at car engines and tires, according to The Post.
The CDC said that the best thing to do is “eliminate conditions that may attract and support rodent presence.”
“Preventive actions include sealing up access into homes and businesses, removing debris and heavy vegetation, keeping garbage in tightly covered bins, and removing pet and bird food from their yards,” the CDC said.
Corrigan added, “Deny them the opportunity, and you’ll never even know they’ve visited your property.”
The rat-to-human ratio in a city is usually hard to gauge, but a 1950s survey reported about four humans to one rat in New York, The Guardian reported.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.