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Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Chances are, at some point, everyone encounters a not-so-welcome visitor in or around their home. Perhaps a destructive squirrel in the attic, a smelly skunk under the porch or a raccoon absolutely destroying garbage bins. A recent call to Richmond, B.C.’s Steveston neighbourhood was otterly unheard of. Alex Ritz, owner of Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, had to find and relocate a trio of otter pups. “It’s a one-of-a-kind [call] so far for me,”…

For years, Americans have been caught in a destructive healthcare bind: they need vital medical procedures, but they must first navigate a bureaucratic minefield known as prior authorization. I felt the pain of this reality firsthand during my 19 years as an interventional radiologist at Mayo Clinic. Every Monday, I arrived at work confronted by a stack of manila folders filled with denied prior authorizations. My requests for the care my patients needed were routinely blocked, forcing my nurse — one of the very best I’ve ever worked with — to spend half her time on paperwork rather than hands-on…

Photo courtesy: Boston College Athletics. Canadian offensive lineman Kevin Cline has signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent, he announced on Sunday. The six-foot-seven, 320-pound blocker spent six collegiate seasons at Boston College, making 14 starts over 44 games. He was the team’s full-time starter at right tackle in 2025, allowing 22 quarterback pressures and five sacks, according to Pro Football Focus. The native of Boca Raton, Fla. was added to the 2026 CFL Draft earlier this month after qualifying for Canadian citizenship through his mother. His father, Mike, also has CFL ties as he played for…

The White House Correspondents’ Dinner is set to take place. However, a few figures have shared that they won’t be in attendance, just as one figure in particular shared that they would be going. Among those weighing in on the story are some of the co-hosts on The View, who shared that they wouldn’t be attending during an episode of the show. The 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner Is Set To Take Place On April 25 The White House Correspondents’ Dinner is an annual event hosted by the White House Correspondents’ Association, an organization of journalists that covers the White…

All stories in El Jalapeño are satire and not real news. Check out the original article here. MEXICO CITY — Following Heineken’s widely praised “Welcome Back, Paisano” campaign, Farmacias Similares announced Monday that it too will offer employment to Mexicans repatriated from the United States, through an expanded Dr. Simi costume performer programme it described as “a great opportunity for people who have proved their positive outlook, extreme endurance and willingness to do whatever it takes to succeed.” The programme, dubbed “Bienvenido a Casa, Paisano — Ahora Baila,” will place returning Mexicans in Dr. Simi foam costumes outside Farmacias Similares locations…

Xabi Alonso’s spell as Real Madrid manager was dominated by one singular moment: Vinicius Junior’s outburst during El Clasico. The Brazilian winger’s fury at being substituted during the victory over Barcelona dominated headlines, and it drew into focus a bigger issue, which was the former Bayer Leverkusen head coach’s lack of control in the dressing room.This was one of the reasons why Alonso agreed to terminate his Real Madrid contract after the Spanish Super Cup final defeat to Barcelona in January. His relationship with some of the bigger personalities in the squad was not great, and this was especially the…

Delhi Capitals (DC) fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has finally broken his silence after suffering a frightening injury during the IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The South African pacer, whose heavy fall left players and fans deeply concerned, took to social media on Sunday to share a short yet important update.Lungi Ngidi suffers painful fall while attempting a catch against PBKSNotably, the incident took place during a tense moment in the afternoon fixture when Ngidi attempted a catch and landed awkwardly on his neck, forcing immediate medical attention on the field. With the game halted…

BERLIN: Stalker’s Path in Tallinn, Splendid Palace in Riga, and Roman Well in Belgrade are among the ten new places added by the European Film Academy to the Treasures of European Film Culture. The busiest street in Tallinn’s Rotermann Quarter is The Stalker’s Path / Stalkeri käik, named to reflect the area’s role in Andrei Tarkovsky’s film Stalker (1979). The Roman Well in Belgrade was featured in many films, especially in Dušan Makavejev’s Love Affair or the Case of the Missing Switchboard Operator / Ljubavni slučaj ili tragedija službenice P.T.T. (1967). Established in 1923 and designed by architect Frīdrihs Skujiņš, Splendid…

Lisa Rinna‘s iconic cameo on Running Point left an impression on her costars. Drew Tarver, who shared scenes with Rinna, exclusively spoke with Us Weekly about their scenes, saying, “Oh, my God. She was so funny. Her screaming at me — it was very fun.” Tarver praised Rinna for her ability to play an elevated version of herself, adding, “She’s really good at it. And I was scared.” The hit Netflix series, which premiered in 2025, follows Kate Hudson as a reformed party girl who gets the chance to prove herself when she is left in charge of her family’s…

Real Madrid are poised to have a very busy summer, which is much-needed given their well-documented struggles this season. They have plans to sign a new central defender and defensive midfielder, but while they are yet to decide on their top targets for each of those areas, they have moved to close their first signing of the upcoming transfer window.For months, it has been reported that Real Madrid intend to re-sign Nico Paz from Como. The Argentine playmaker has been a revelation in the Serie A, and after foregoing their chance to trigger their buy-back clause last summer, club bosses…