700 Animals Are About to Die
& you've been scammed
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Yes, you heard it right! 700 animals may die anytime!
Namibia’s got a tough situation right now with its worst drought in a century. To tackle this, they’re planning to cull over 700 wild animals, including elephants, hippos, and zebras. The idea is to distribute the meat to people struggling with food shortages.
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism announced that they’ll be targeting animals from national parks and areas with stable populations. This is meant to ease the strain on water resources and reduce conflicts between wildlife and humans, especially as animals search for food and water.
So far, they’ve already culled more than 150 animals, providing around 125,000 pounds of meat. Namibia declared a state of emergency back in May, with about 1.4 million people facing severe food insecurity. (More)
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Care.com is shelling out $8.5 million in refunds after settling with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over some pretty serious allegations. The issue? The FTC found that Care.com was misleading users with inflated job numbers and exaggerated earnings claims. This deception impacted both job seekers and families looking for care.
Since its launch in 2006, Care.com has helped around 29 million families find babysitters and other care providers. However, the FTC's complaint revealed that the site overstated job availability and earnings potential. For instance, one of their 2021 ads promoted babysitting jobs starting at $18 per hour, even though the actual average pay was between $13 and $14.25 an hour. This kind of misleading information was designed to lure people into paying for subscriptions under false pretenses.
In response to the settlement, Care.com insists that the FTC's claims don’t reflect their actual business practices. They argue that the subscription fees are necessary for account creation and are not intended to deceive users. Care.com also says it’s improved its cancellation process and that its earnings claims were never meant to be guarantees. The company maintains that its services offer a genuine opportunity for users to see job interest before committing to a premium membership.
Btw, have you got the Sloth fever? Nope, not from their cuteness. It’s a virus!
The CDC just released an update that’s catching some attention. They’ve reported 21 cases of Oropouche virus disease—also known as “sloth fever”—in travelers who recently returned from Cuba. Out of these, 20 cases were spotted in Florida and one in New York.
So, what’s the deal with this virus? It’s mainly spread through bites from tiny insects called midges and some mosquitoes. If you catch it, you might feel a headache, fever, muscle aches, and joint pains. The good news is, it’s rarely fatal.
While there's no sign of the virus spreading within the U.S. at the moment, health officials are keeping an eye out, especially for travelers returning from Cuba and other parts of South America. Most of the reported cases started showing symptoms between May and July.
Cuba's ongoing economic troubles have made it tough to control the spread of the virus. Frequent power outages mean many people sleep with their windows open, and a lack of insect repellent and fumigation efforts due to fuel shortages are making things worse.
So, if you're planning to travel to areas where Oropouche is common, like Cuba, the CDC suggests that pregnant women avoid non-essential trips and that everyone takes precautions to avoid bug bites. Since there’s no vaccine available right now, the best defense is to use insect repellent and wear long sleeves and pants. If you do get sick, treatment generally involves rest, fluids, and some pain relief.
So, that’s it for today. Let’s meet again tomorrow 👋 Till then, stay curious, and stay safe!
