8-year-old boy survives cougar attack at national park in Washington state

An 8-year-old camper at Olympic National Park in Washington state survived with only minor injuries after a cougar attacked Friday evening, the National Park Service said. “The cougar casually abandoned its attack after being yelled and screamed at by the child’s mother,” the park service said in a statement Sunday. The attack was reported at… Continue reading 8-year-old boy survives cougar attack at national park in Washington state

Protesters attack French embassy in Niger as West African governments threaten coup leaders

NIAMEY, Niger — Thousands of protesters supporting a coup in Niger took to the streets on Sunday and attacked the French embassy as West African governments warned of possible military action to restore democratic rule. Demonstrators in the capital, Niamey, many waving Russian flags, smashed windows at the French embassy and set a perimeter door on… Continue reading Protesters attack French embassy in Niger as West African governments threaten coup leaders

‘I don’t know how long I can do this’: adult trans healthcare is under attack in Florida | Florida

When Angelique Cedeno, 42, decided to explore medically transitioning last May, she struggled to find a provider she trusted to guide her through the process. She met with physicians who told her they didn’t provide gender-affirming care, or asked her – unprompted – if she was suicidal. Then she found Spektrum Health, a nurse practitioner-led… Continue reading ‘I don’t know how long I can do this’: adult trans healthcare is under attack in Florida | Florida