HARARE, Zimbabwe – Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding the mass deaths of African elephants in 2020, possibly attributing it to a previously unknown bacterium called Bisgaard taxon 45. This bacterium has never been seen in wild elephants before and is now being closely studied for its potential role in the deaths of hundreds … Read more
Mysterious elephant deaths in Zimbabwe in 2020 have been linked to blood poisoning caused by bacteria, according to a study in Nature Communications. The deaths of 35 elephants in north-western Zimbabwe and 356 others in Botswana raised concerns in the scientific community, prompting an investigation into the cause. The study found that the deaths were … Read more
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A Florida man, Steven R. Yinger, has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of the murder of prominent LGBTQ+ rights activist Jorge Diaz-Johnston. Yinger, 38, was convicted of first-degree murder, tampering with evidence, grand theft motor vehicle, grand theft, and criminal use of a personal identification number by … Read more