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Man Arrested for Staging Bear Attack as Murder Cover-Up, Ending Multi-State Manhunt

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A multi-state manhunt concluded with the arrest of Nicholas Wayne Hamlett, 45, in Columbia, South Carolina, for the alleged murder of a Tennessee hiker, authorities reported. The arrest on Sunday night marked the end of a search that spanned nearly a month after the victim was discovered in a remote area in Tennessee, apparently staged to look like a bear attack. The body, found near the Cherahola Skyway in Monroe County, about …

Montana Camper Found Dead: Initially Suspected Bear Attack Declared a Homicide After Gruesome Discovery

BIG SKY, Mont. — Authorities are currently investigating a grisly homicide that was initially mistaken for an animal attack in the rugged terrain north of Big Sky, Montana. 35-year-old Dustin Kjersem was found deceased in a tent at a remote campsite along Moose Creek Road by a friend who had expected to meet him the previous day. The alarming discovery was reported to emergency services early Saturday with the caller suspecting a bear attack due …

Oppenheimer and The Bear Shine at 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards

Los Angeles, California – “Oppenheimer” and “The Bear” emerged as big winners at the recent 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards, a prestigious event featuring performance categories and often considered a precursor to the Academy Awards. Held at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles and broadcast live on Netflix for the first time, the SAG Awards honored outstanding performances in film and television from the previous year. Winners were selected by the union’s …

Dahomey Wins Golden Bear at Berlinale Film Festival, Reignites Cultural Debate

Berlin, Germany – Documentary filmmaker Mati Diop has made history by winning the prestigious Golden Bear for best film at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival with her latest work, “Dahomey”. The film explores the cultural impact of the return of royal treasures from the African Kingdom of Dahomey to present-day Benin, shedding light on the complex emotions surrounding the repatriation of these artifacts. During the awards ceremony, Diop used her platform to make a …

“Ice Bed” Photograph of Young Polar Bear Wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023

London, England – The annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, hosted by the Natural History Museum, has once again showcased breathtaking images of the world’s wildlife. The competition, which aims to capture the beauty and significance of natural habitats and animal behaviors, has announced Nima Sarikhani as this year’s grand title award winner for his photograph “Ice Bed,” a stunning portrayal of a young polar bear drifting to sleep. The competition, which received entries …

Bear Advocates Demand Urgent Summit Following Multiple Grizzly Deaths

Following a series of grizzly bear deaths, wildlife advocates are urging authorities to convene a summit to address the safety and conservation of these creatures. The recent fatalities have highlighted ongoing issues in the regions where human populations intersect with the habitats of these formidable animals. Experts suggest that the summit could serve as a crucial platform for developing strategies that balance human activities and wildlife conservation. The discussions could include topics like enhancing bear …

The Right Moves for Your Retirement in a Bear Market

Inflation and market downturns can make retirement a difficult choice. According to economists and advisers, the market’s performance in the first few years of retirement can considerably impact how long a nest egg lasts, partly because losses are larger when a portfolio is typically at its largest. It isn’t always possible to time your retirement to coincide with a bull market. Researchers have found that even people who retired at the worst time to do so …