DNR: With young wildlife it’s best to keep your distance
While snow may remain on the ground in the region — though fading fast — spring is taking hold. It’s the time of year that brings a host of young wild animals into the world — some, such as red fox and raccoons, may already have litters hidden away. Same with black bears, which give birth while hibernating; a recent video an Upper Peninsula resident posted on Facebook showed a sow with four cubs trailing behind her. So the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding the public early in the season that wild animals and their young will be on the move in the coming ...
Be safe when preparing traditional holiday meals
With this week leading up to Easter Sunday for Christians plus having the Jewish holiday of Passover starting Wednesday through April 9, many families will gather for traditional meals. Mother's Day, too, is just around the corner. With that in mind, the the U.S. Department of Agriculture, or USDA, has offered some advice for marking the holidays safely. “Spring holidays are about cherished traditions—sharing Easter ham, Passover brisket, or a Mother’s Day brunch with those you love,” Dr. Mindy Brashears, undersecretary for Food Safety at the USDA, said in a news release. ...
Cost of the war with Iran keeps rising
Donald Trump spent the weekend threatening to commit war crimes in Iran, only to back away Monday morning — just in time for financial markets to rebound. Trump postponed his ultimatum to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants for another five days, claiming “good” talks to end the conflict. (It is unclear who the president is talking to since Iran denied any exchange.) Obviously, the sooner Trump ends his unnecessary and unfocused war, the better. Apparently, only he has a vague idea of why the war started or when it will end. The rest of the world must endure his destruction ...