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But one teen got quite the shock when he discovered an enormous alligator laying on his porch, blocking the front door. TikTok user @javi.her, who goes by Javi on the platform, posted about his terrifying reptilian encounter on Thursday. It has since been viewed well over 1 million times and liked by over 820,000 viewers. The video starts out calmly, with Javi making a face at the camera as if something is displeasing to him....

The British sci-fi show has been on the air 1963, with 13 actors permanently taking on the role as the last remaining Time Lord. Current Doctor Jodie Whittaker has confirmed she’ll exit the show at some point in 2022, leaving the door open for a new actor, potentially Grant, to take on the role. According to British newspaper The Mirror, Doctor Who is set for a “Marvel-style makeover” with Grant reportedly in talks to join the long-running franchise....

Known as “The Fink,” Finkel made his debut as ring announcer in 1977 for WWE’s predecessor WWWF and by the time WWE launched in 1980, he became the company’s first employee and then went on to become its most iconic and longest-serving announcer. “WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Howard Finkel has passed away at age 69,” the professional wrestling company tweeted. WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon recognized the contribution Finkel had made to professional wrestling, adding the news was even harder to take as it came less than 24 hours after WWE announced it was furloughing members of its workforce and releasing on-screen talent....

Messi the best of all time, says La Liga chief The Spanish manager has struggled to get to grips with his squad and is fighting just to play Champions League football next season. In contrast, Hull City’s Marco Silva has been unheralded but has already been infinitely more successful, according to our correspondent. Check out the latest episode of SMH at the top of the page!

How Does Human Growth Hormone Affect Cholesterol Levels? Human growth hormone (HGH or GH) is a chemical produced by the pituitary gland in your brain. HGH stimulates bone growth in childhood, allowing children to grow to a normal adult height. In addition, it helps the body destroy excess lipid molecules and remove them from the bloodstream along with triglycerides. HGH also plays a role in stimulating protein production, counteracting insulin in the bloodstream and helping the body retain electrolytes, including phosphate, sodium, and water....

Like other respiratory infections, it typically causes mild upper respiratory symptoms like cough, congestion, runny nose, and fever. But it may progress to a lower respiratory infection such as bronchitis (affecting the airways) or pneumonia (affecting the lungs). If you’re in good health and are at low risk, you’re unlikely to develop complications from hMPV. This article provides an overview of human metapneumovirus and touches on symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment....

Under the Lukashenko regime “there is no freedom of speech, no freedom of assembly, and no freedom of association,” reads the letter from The Human Rights Foundation, an organization chaired by former chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov. The concert at an event dubbed Hip Hop Fireworks in Minsk was organized to distract the populace from an election scheduled the following day where Lukashenko, in power since 1994, faces opposition from three women who are challenging his authority....

The phenomenon, dubbed “unnatural selection,” is one of the greatest biological forces on Earth. It has created “parallel urban worlds” where wildlife has had to respond — or die. “We’ve long known that we’ve changed cities in pretty profound ways, and we’ve dramatically altered the environment and ecosystems,” said James Santangelo, a PhD student at the University of Toronto and lead author of the study, which was published in the journal Science....

While the basket, chocked full of such sumptuous snacks as chocolate croissants and pecan buns, was ostensibly a gift to congratulate Gore on the publication of his new book, “The Assault on Reason,” some members of the former vice president’s staff saw more sinister motives in Sen. Clinton’s choice of present. With Gore battling his waistline in recent years, any potential run for the White House in 2008 would presumably require a period of dieting and slimming down—processes that the basket of lip-smacking temptations seemed calculated to thwart....

HFHS, Detroit’s fifth-largest employer with an estimated 33,000 employees, announced in June it would require all employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine. The requirement covered full-time staff members, as well as volunteers, students and contractors, the health system said at the time. Dr. Adnan Munkarah, the executive vice president and chief clinical officer at HFHS, said that requiring employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 was “in the best interest of our patients and members, our team members, and the communities we serve....

Park officials stated they consider the Phantom Lake Pack “eliminated” after most or all of its members were killed during a two-month span beginning in October, and is a setback for the species’ long-term viability and wolf research. According to figures released to The Associated Press, fifteen wolves were shot after roaming across the park’s northern border into Montana. Five more died in Idaho and Wyoming. Hunting is prohibited in Yellowstone, where it is estimated 94 wolves live....

The spill, for which oil producer Beta Offshore is responsible for according to the City of Huntington Beach, has released approximately 126,000 gallons of crude oil into the water. Orange County health officials issued a statement warning about the potentially harmful effects of the spill, though wildlife deaths have already been reported. Katrina Foley, Orange County supervisor for the 2nd District, said on Saturday: “The impact on the environment is irreversible....

Owner Tom Dundon announced on Monday that the team has signed Waddell to a three-year extension. Financial terms were not disclosed. “Don’s leadership and experience are invaluable to our organization and I’m happy we were able to reach an extension,” Dundon said in a press release issued on Monday. “Don and I have a great relationship and he is someone I trust. I’m excited to continue to build a championship team with Don....

Nathaniel Gene Robertson, 46, was detained by deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office after officers responded to a call on the morning of July 11 saying a female victim had received blunt force traumatic injuries at a home in the 300 Block of Sycamore Drive in Oildale. When Kern County deputies arrived, the suspect’s 57-year-old wife, Lidia Robertson, was found deceased. Robertson was identified as a suspect by detectives and charged with murder....

Published to Reddit’s r/AmITheA**hole forum, a man under the anonymous username u/Mean-Coconut-541 shared his story in order to get the opinions of the “AITA” community. The popular post has over 8,000 upvotes and 1,000 comments. The original poster (OP) began his story by explaining that he and his wife have officially gone “no contact” with his mom. Due to his wife and mother not being “fundamentally able” to get along and a “vicious” fight, he decided that it was best for them to not speak any longer....

Published to Reddit’s r/AmITheA**hole, a woman under the username u/throwra4t33 shared her story in hopes of getting the opinions of many to see if she was in the wrong. The viral post has over 7,000 upvotes and 1,200 comments. The Redditor began her story by explaining that her mother-in-law recently “informed” them that she was moving in while her house was being renovated. The couple made a guest room for her that has everything she could need....

When we evaluate data in clinical settings where patient care and health interventions are present, we need to examine the quality of the data. We look at whether studies were designed and done well, and we update ourselves with the most recent data. What we have been calling for is randomization and control. Randomization assures each individual has an equal probability to be in any group, and that groups are as balanced as possible....

Hyperarousal keeps the body and mind constantly “on guard,” which makes it hard to go about daily life. Chronically heightened states of arousal are perpetuated by the fight-or-flight branch of the autonomic nervous system. This article discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatment for hyperarousal that occurs with PTSD. Causes As someone with PTSD goes through life, anything could remind them of the traumatic event(s) and cause symptoms. Some possible examples that might cause your stress levels to spike include:...

The 23-year-old completed his move to Pep Guardiola’s side on Monday for a reported fee of £52million, making him the world’s most expensive defender. Man City favourites to win Premier League Mendy, who has signed a five-year deal at the Etihad Stadium, has been linked with City for several weeks and he admits that it is a move he has been desperate to make. “I am very proud of it, this is what I wanted from the beginning,” the France international, who is City’s sixth signing of the transfer window, told the club’s official website....