Woman now facing the death penalty after allegedly smuggling $70,000 of drugs in sex toy at an airport
The alleged smuggling took place after the woman met a man on the dark web
A Peruvian woman could face the death penalty after being accused of attempting to smuggle $70,000 worth of drugs into Bali inside a sex toy and her underwear.
The 42-year-old woman, who has only be identified by the initials N.S, was caught after boarding a flight in Barcelona, Spain, with plans to travel to the Indonesian island of Bali.
She had a stopover in Doha, in Qatar, before arriving in Bali on 12 August.
Upon arrival, customs officials reported seeing her acting strangely, prompting them to alert police to her behavior.
Bali police’s narcotics unit director, who goes by the name Radiant, told reporters at a press conference: “Although the X-ray machine did not detect anything suspicious in her luggage, customs officers found her behavior suspicious and decided to conduct a body search…
“After consulting with the police, they did a further check on her.”
The drugs were found in numerous places on the woman’s body (PYMCA/Avalon/Getty Images)
During the investigation, authorities allegedly uncovered not only 1.4kg (3.1lb) of cocaine but also 43 ecstasy pills, which Radiant claimed had been carefully concealed in a number of places on the woman’s body.
Per BBC News, he continued: “The narcotics were hidden in six plastic packages wrapped in black duct tape inside a green bra, three similar packages in black underwear, and a sex toy containing drugs, which was inserted into her body.”
The woman claimed she had been paid $19,000 to smuggle the drugs into Bali, alleging she had been asked to do the task by someone she met on the dark web in April.
N.S has consequently been charged under Indonesia’s drug laws, which are known to come with severe punishments.
If found guilty, the 42-year-old could face the death penalty.
Customs agents alerted police to the woman’s behavior (PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)
A conviction could mean N.S becomes one of dozens of convicted drug traffickers who remain on death row in Indonesia, though the country has not carried out an execution since 2016.
During the last execution, one Indonesian and three Nigerian convicts were handed the penalty by way of a firing squad.
The woman’s arrest comes just weeks after three British nationals avoided the death penalty after being arrested for smuggling cocaine into Indonesia. Lisa Stocker, 39, and her husband Jon Collyer, 38, were taken into custody at Bali’s international airport after being caught with 994g of cocaine, while the intended recipient, Phineas Float, 31, was arrested a few days later.
Following their arrest in February, a judge determined the trio would instead only serve a 12 month sentence.
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‘Nicest judge in the world’ Frank Caprio’s heartwarming final message before death aged 88
Frank Caprio went viral online for the way he handled himself in the courtroom
Frank Caprio, the man regarded as the ‘nicest judge in the world’, left a heartwarming message to the world shortly before his death yesterday.
The Rhode Island native passed away at the age of 88 following a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, having touched the lives of millions thanks to his empathetic stance as a judge, which saw him go viral on several occasions.
He also fronted the TV show Caught in Providence, where real people would enter the Providence Municipal Court in Rhode Island to learn their fate, as he made the decisions on cases involving traffic, parking, and arraignments for criminal offences.
His empathy on the stand quickly earned him the title of ‘nicest judge in the world’, while he was also nominated for two Emmy Awards thanks to his amusing and kind-hearted persona on the popular TV show.
It was confirmed in December 2023 that the father-of-five was suffering from pancreatic cancer, and a statement made by his son Frank T. Caprio yesterday (20 August) shared the tragic news that he had succumbed to the illness.
Frank Caprio has died at the age of 88 (Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)
A statement shared to his Instagram page announcing his death stated: “Judge Frank Caprio passed away peacefully at the age of 88 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
“Beloved for his compassion, humility, and unwavering belief in the goodness of people, Judge Caprio touched the lives of millions through his work in the courtroom and beyond.
“His warmth, humour, and kindness left an indelible mark on all who knew him.
“He will be remembered not only as a respected judge, but as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. His legacy lives on in the countless acts of kindness he inspired.
“In his honour, may we each strive to bring a little more compassion into the world – just as he did every day.”
Caprio, who is survived by his wife of six decades, Joyce, his five children – Frank, David, Marissa, John and Paul – seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, confirmed only the day before his death that he had been hospitalised again due to his cancer.
After confirming the news on his Instagram page, the viral judge asked for the prayers of his fans, writing: “As I continue this difficult battle, your prayers will lift my spirit.”
Speaking in the video clip, he said: “Last year I asked you to pray for me, and it’s very obvious that you did, because I came through a very difficult period.
“Unfortunately, I’ve had a setback, I’m back in the hospital. Now, I’m coming to you again and asking you to remember me in your prayers once more.”
The judge became a viral sensation (Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
Tributes have been flooding in for Caprio since his death was confirmed to his nearly four million followers on Instagram.
Debmar-Mercur, the company behind Caught in Providence, said in a statement: “Judge Caprio’s unique brand of compassion and common sense approach to justice caught the attention of daytime TV and social media audiences, making Caught in Providence a fan favorite.
“We will miss him dearly, and our hearts go out to the Caprio family.”
Viral Judge Frank Caprio’s most heartwarming moments remembered after his death aged 88
Caprio became famous for his compassionate conduct in the courtroom
Frank Caprio, a judge who gained viral fame for bringing his compassion and humour to the courtroom, has died at the age of 88.
His son confirmed yesterday (20 August) that the venerable judge had died due to pancreatic cancer.
Judge Caprio had been the star of Caught In Providence, a reality show set inside his courtroom where he showed leniency and joviality to many of the people brought before him.
A statement from his family read: “Judge Frank Caprio passed away peacefully at the age of 88 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Beloved for his compassion, humility, and unwavering belief in the goodness of people, Judge Caprio touched the lives of millions through his work in the courtroom and beyond.
“His warmth, humour, and kindness left an indelible mark on all who knew him. He will be remembered not only as a respected judge but as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. His legacy lives on in the countless acts of kindness he inspired.
“In his honour, may we each strive to bring a little more compassion into the world – just as he did every day.”
Dubbed the ‘nicest judge in the world’, shortly before his death, he posted a video of himself in hospital saying he’d suffered ‘a setback’ as he asked people to remember him in their prayers.
Since his death, numerous tributes have been paid to him, but among the most enduring are the viral videos that captured his courtroom antics.
Frank Caprio gained viral fame for his conduct as a judge (Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
“How about five days in jail?”
One of Judge Caprio’s most famous moments came when he had to pass a verdict on a woman who had been caught speeding, albeit at one mph over the limit.
The woman had brought her five children to court with her, and Judge Caprio asked her to pick out which of her children liked to talk most of all, and he then invited the boy to come and stand with him.
It turns out this kid’s favourite word in the world was ‘yes’ as he kept saying it to whatever the judge asked him.
“Should we fine her some money or should we let her go for nothing?” the judge asked.
“Yes!” replied the boy, before amending his verdict to: “Yes money!”
At this point, the judge joked that someone in the court should ‘get the cuffs’, but he instead got the boy to say his mother was only one mile over the speed limit and the case should be dismissed.
Finding the verdict impossible to argue with, the mum of five was let off.
“So you want to charge her $50? Ok…”
That wasn’t the only time Judge Caprio would bring someone’s children up to help him deliver a verdict, as when he had to decide on a woman who had been fined for parking on the pavement, he asked her daughter to come up and help him.
He asked the girl whether she wanted to be a judge when she grew up, but she told him she’d rather become a teacher, and Judge Caprio said this was a good job for her to aim for.
The judge told the girl her mum was facing a $100 fine, but could pay as much as $300 due to penalties.
Laying out the options, he said they could give her mum either of these verdicts, halve the fine to $50 or even let her off with no charge at all.
While she had an option to let her mum off with nothing, the girl picked the $50 option.
“You can’t charge her zero, right?” the judge asked the girl, to which she replied: “No.”
“We can’t charge you zero,” the judge jokingly told the mum.
However, he then learned that the kids hadn’t had breakfast yet because the family had been to court, so he said he’d waive the fine if she agreed to go out and treat her children to breakfast.
“You’ve paid enough money, I’m not gonna charge you anything”
One of Judge Caprio’s most notable verdicts was in a case involving a student charged with parking during an emergency.
A nervous young woman explained that she had no other parking options and had been warned that it was going to snow.
She explained that the company which towed her car away told her that if she went to court and told them she was an impoverished student, then they’d probably let her off.
Judge Caprio learned that the student had forked over a fee to the towing company and was now facing a second blow of paying the parking ticket.
However, he liked her honest manner and said: “Let me tell you how I feel, you’ve paid enough money for the two, I’m not gonna charge you anything for the ticket.”
He wished her ‘good luck’ and said afterwards that while she had many of the ‘tells of a liar’, he thought her story was genuine and she was just nervous instead.
“An honest boy, shake hands”
In yet another case of the judge asking a child to come up and help him deliver the verdict on their parents, this one went a little bit differently than expected.
A man was having to answer for doing 35mph in a 25mph zone, and he explained that he hadn’t seen a speed sign.
In the place where he was driving, the law was that if you can’t see a speed sign, then it’s 25mph, but the man explained that he was just following the cars in front of him.
The judge then called the man’s son up to help him deliver a verdict.
“I’m gonna ask you two questions, okay? And you gonna say one or the other, we’re talking about your father,” the judge told the man’s son.
“Now you’re gonna say guilty, or not guilty. What do you say?”
“Guilty,” the boy replied.
Kids really do say the darndest things.
Judge Caprio praised the kid as ‘an honest boy’ as the courtroom erupted in laughter, telling the father he had a ‘wonderful family’ and gave him credit for his previous good driving record.
“You go through this every day?”
It’s not just children that the judge asked to help deliver verdicts during his years in court, as he memorably asked a wife to judge her husband after he was caught running a red light in her car.
Since the car was registered to her, she’d received the fine, but digging down into the details, it turns out the man ran the red light by three-tenths of a second.
At first the woman declared ‘I’m not guilty, he is’ and say if anyone should be paying the fine it better not be her.
She added that when she looked at the video, she’d have called him ‘guilty’ if she were with the police, but after the judge pointed out how close things were, she changed her tune to say it was ‘not much’.
Judge Caprio couldn’t help but ask the man: “You go through this every day?”
“We’ve been happily married for 43 years,” the woman told the court before turning to her husband and asking him, “Right?”
“Yes dear,” came the response of a man who nobody would doubt had been married for 43 years.
In the end, the wife was convinced to give her husband the benefit of the doubt as long as he took her out to dinner, and the case ended up being dismissed.
Plaza and the Baena/Stern family shared a joint statement with The Independent following his tragic passing, which read: “This is an unimaginable tragedy. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support.
“Please respect our privacy during this time.”
Plaza appeared on Amy Poehler’sGood Hangpodcast recently, where she opened up on what life has been like since her devastating loss.
“Overall, I’m here and I’m functioning. I feel really grateful to be moving through the world. I think I’m okay, but it’s like a daily struggle, obviously,” she told her friend and Parks and Recreation co-star.
Aubrey Plaza has been speaking about her grief (Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
She added: “This is a really dumb analogy and it was kind of a joke at a certain point, but I actually mean it. Did you see that movie The Gorge? It’s like [an] alien movie or something with Miles Teller.
“In the movie, there’s like a cliff on one side and there’s a cliff on the other side, then there’s gorge in between and it’s filled with all these like monster people that are trying to get them.”
Well, Plaza went on to say how the movie helped her explain her grief a bit more.
“I swear when I watched it, I was like that feels like what my grief is like … or what grief could be like,” she added, as per People.
“At all times there’s like a giant ocean of awfulness, that’s like right there and I can see it. Sometimes I just want to dive into it, and just like be in it. Then sometimes I just look at it, and sometimes I try to get away from it. But, it’s always there.”
Aubrey Plaza lost her husband earlier this year (David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
Poehler went on to say Plaza’s dog has offered some kind of therapy during these very difficult few months.
Plaza and Baena began dating in 2011 before tying the knot a decade later in 2021, with TheWhite Lotus star telling Ellen DeGeneres that year the pair ‘got a little bored one night’ during covid and decided to get married using a ‘one-hour marriage’ site.
You know, as you do.
Plaza said: “I joked about getting married, and he was like, ‘Well, we probably couldn’t get married that fast. And I said, ‘Wouldn’t it be nice to get married on our actual anniversary?’ And then I Googled it and I found onehourmarriage.com.”
Featured Image Credit: Good Hang with Amy Poehler/YouTube
“Beloved for his compassion, humility, and unwavering belief in the goodness of people, Judge Caprio touched the lives of millions through his work in the courtroom and beyond. His warmth, humor, and kindness left an indelible mark on all who knew him. He will be remembered not only as a respected judge, but as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend,” the Instagram published to Caprio’s official account, read.
‘Pray for me’
Less than 24 hours before his passing, a video of Caprio was shared, also on his Instagram, asking for prayers. Caprio was soft-spoken and smiled throughout the video.
Compassionate judge
The backstory:
Caprio reached peak virility in 2017 after videos of him began to circulate on social media showing the kind-hearted judge helping people who were ticketed in Providence, Rhode Island.
Videos of Caprio calling children to come up on the bench to help pass judgment on their parents and making high schoolers promise to attend college in return for dropping tickets have reached hundreds of millions of viewers.
He even worked out payment plans for people who were struggling financially.
Caprio said at the time the reason why he believed he went viral was because people had lost faith in government and were accustomed to institutions coming down hard without regard for personal circumstances.
“I think I should take into consideration whether somebody is sick and whether their mother died and whether they have kids who are starving,” he said. “I don’t wear a badge under my robe. I wear a heart under my robe.”
Helen Green had no idea she was pregnant until giving birth in Canada
A British woman had no idea she was pregnant until she ended up having a baby when she went to the toilet while on a family holiday in Canada.
Helen and Michael Green, both 45, arrived in Toronto, Canada on May 21 for their ten day road trip with their six-year-old daughter six-year Darcy for a well-deserved break.
However, things took an unexpected turn very early on as Helen woke up with stomach pains in the middle of the night and rushed to the bathroom.
The woman from Bristol felt a sudden ‘urge to push’ and looked down to see a baby, much to her shock.
The parent had experienced a cryptic pregnancy – which is when a person doesn’t realise they are pregnant until late in the pregnancy or even during labour.
And due to the fact she had regular periods, Helen has no reason to believe she was pregnant.
Helen had a cryptic pregnancy (SWNS)
“This was such a huge huge shock, and also such a lovely surprise,” Helen said. “She just came along and it feels like she’s always been with us.
“Everything feels complete now, she has made us all so happy. Even the doctors at the hospital were really surprised.
“I had no idea at all that I was pregnant, everything seemed completely normal.”
Recalling going to the toilet that evening and seeing a baby beneath her, Helen said: “I had no idea what was happening, my body just took over.
“After two massive pushes there was a baby so I picked her up out of the loo and held her in my arms.”
Michael woke up to hear his new daughter, Olivia, crying thinking the sound was coming from the next door room.
The couple welcomed a daughter in Canada (SWNS)
He was understandably shocked to find his wife in the bathroom with their newborn.
“I was in such a daze, we could hardly work out what was going on,” Michael recalled. “We didn’t know if the baby was well or whether it was full term. We didn’t even check to see whether it was a boy or a girl – a paramedic told us.
“In the hospital they kept asking me about the pregnancy and I couldn’t answer them, I just kept saying ‘I don’t know.'”
The couple sent messages to friends and family saying, ‘don’t worry but Helen is in hospital’, with a picture of Darcy holding baby Olivia.
The whole family was in complete and utter shock, but Olivia was certainly a welcomed addition to the family!
Psychologists Issue Warning For Anyone Who Owns A Labubu
Psychologists have issued a warning for anyone who owns a Labubu.
If you’ve taken a stroll through any shopping district recently, chances are high that you’ve spotted a Labubu dangling from someone’s backpack or purse.
These toys, which sit comfortably alongside Squishmallows, Jellycats, and Sonny Angels, have become iconic symbols of the booming ‘trinket culture’ that has captured Gen Z’s imagination.
This trend isn’t limited to novelty shops or bedrooms.
Even a visit to McDonald’s reveals its reach, with Happy Meals now featuring collectible Squishmallows.
Meanwhile, platforms like Whatnot are experiencing explosive growth in live sales related to Labubu and similar items.
There are psychological reasons behind the popularity of the Labubu. Credit: Adobe Stock
According to Daniel Fisher, Head of Categories at Whatnot, per Tyla: “Labubu live sales alone have increased 300% month-on-month since March,” and the number of sellers dealing in Labubu has doubled in that same time frame.
Tyla investigated the psychological and consumer-driven forces behind this wave by consulting both psychologists and brand experts.
What they uncovered goes far deeper than mere consumer preference or social media hype.
Chartered clinical psychologist Tracy King believes the surge in interest is a direct reflection of Gen Z’s emotional landscape.
“On the surface, they’re fun and whimsical. But psychologically, they’re deeply symbolic: these objects offer small, accessible moments of comfort, control, and identity in an unpredictable world,” she explained.
King elaborates that traditional life milestones, like buying a home or climbing the career ladder, have become increasingly elusive.
Chances are high that you’ve spotted a Labubu in public. Credit: Adobe Stock
“The old idea of the career ladder offered a sense of linear progression… But for Gen Z, that ladder has been replaced with something more like an escape room,” she noted.
Economic instability, the climate crisis, and growing up during the pandemic have only amplified these uncertainties.
“In this landscape, collectibles become something you can control. They’re emotionally grounding, they provide joy in manageable doses, and they often connect you to the community,” said King. “Buying a plushie in a strawberry hat becomes nervous system regulation.”
Psychologist Dr. Daniel Glazer supports this view, describing the purchase of such items as a way Gen Z reclaims control in a world where traditional milestones seem indefinitely postponed.
“They redirect modest discretionary cash toward ‘micro-luxuries’ that deliver immediate control and joy,” he said.
Labubus are an example of ‘trinket culture.’ Credit: Adobe Stock
Some may question the maturity of adults purchasing toys usually targeted at children, but Dr. King rejects that notion.
“It’s not out of immaturity… This is inner child work in action,” she said, explaining that these soft, playful objects evoke feelings of safety and nostalgia.
She also believes the trend is here to stay: “Trinket culture is a response to burnout and disconnection. It’s not a shallow trend. It’s a psychological response to the demands of modern life.”
With big names like Dua Lipa and Lisa from Blackpink incorporating Labubus into their personal style, the popularity of these collectibles is unlikely to fade.
Fisher added: “Fans aren’t just collecting, but rather curating, trading, and sharing them live, turning each stream into a social event.”
In other words, the rise of trinket culture isn’t just about cute toys, but a meaningful way Gen Z is coping with a world that often feels overwhelming.
Judge Frank Caprio smiles as he concludes his morning session inside Municipal Court at the Providence Police Station in Providence, Ri on Oct. 30, 2017.
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Judge Frank Caprio, beloved for viral court videos, dies at 88 from pancreatic cancer
Judge Frank Caprio, who is known for his heartwarming viral court moments, has died. He was 88.
According to a statement shared on his official Facebook page, the former Providence, Rhode Island, judge “passed away peacefully at the age of 88 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.”
“Beloved for his compassion, humility, and unwavering belief in the goodness of people, Judge Caprio touched the lives of millions through his work in the courtroom and beyond,” the statement continued. “His warmth, humor, and kindness left an indelible mark on all who knew him.”
‘Nicest judge in the world’ talks new book
The statement went on and said that he “will be remembered not only as a respected judge, but as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. His legacy lives on in the countless acts of kindness he inspired. In his honor, may we strive to bring a little more compassion into the world — just as he did every day.”
Many may know Caprio from his TV show, “Caught in Providence,” in which clips from the series have gone viral on social media.
Caprio became known as the “nicest judge in the world” for his compassion in the courtroom and the leniency he provided to those who needed it most.
The show aired in 2000 and earned four Daytime Emmy nominations.
“Compassion, understanding and sympathy really emanates from my upbringing, my early childhood,” Caprio told “GMA3” in February while he was promoting his book, “Compassion in the Court: Life-Changing Stories From America’s Nicest Judge.” “My parents were from Italy and they took care of all the neighbors and helped them, and it was those influences that really influenced my life.”
“Sometimes you can change somebody’s life just by placing your hand on your shoulder and telling them you believe in them,” Caprio told NBC Boston in 2024.
Born on Nov. 23, 1936, Caprio grew up in Providence, Rhode Island, where he would go on to serve as a municipal court judge nearly 50 years later, according to his website.
Prior to law, he taught American government at Hope High School in Providence. While teaching, he also attended night school at Suffolk University School of Law in Boston.
He served as a Providence Municipal Court Judge from 1985 to 2023.
In December 2023, shortly after his 87th birthday, Caprio shared an emotional video on social media revealing his cancer diagnosis.
Judge Frank Caprio visits SiriusXM Studios on September 20, 2018 in New York City.
Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images
“I would ask each of you in your own way to please pray for me,” he began in the video at the time. “Quite recently, I was not feeling well and received a medical examination and the report was not a good one.”
“I have been diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas, which is an insidious form of cancer,” he continued.
Caprio said that he was being treated for the disease.
“I know this is a long road and I’m fully prepared to fight as hard as I can,” he added and thanked his followers for their kind messages. “I am in need for the power of prayer which I believe in addition to medical treatment that I’m receiving, is the most powerful weapon to help me survive this. Just knowing that you were keeping me in your thoughts means the world to me.”
In May 2024, Caprio completed his last radiation treatment, sharing on social media that he rang the bell at Baptist Health Cancer Care to mark the occasion.
In one of his last videos on his official Instagram page, which was shared on Tuesday, Caprio said he had a “setback” and was back in the hospital. He asked his followers to “remember me in your prayers once more.”
“I ask you again if it’s not too much to remember me in your prayers,” he said.
Caprio is survived by his wife, Joyce Caprio, of almost 60 years, their five children, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, according to his website.
‘Mutant deer’ spotted with terrifying flesh bubbles as fears grow of animal outbreak in the US
What ever next? Crows with three eyes?
The ‘mutant species’ trend across America continues with ‘black-bubbled’ deer.
Even though we’ve all only just recovered from Colorado’s poor ‘Frankenstein rabbits’ and ‘zombie’ squirrels, now it’s time to introduce some other growth-ravaged mammals over in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
Pictures spreading – for lack of a better word – through social media showcase several warty deer going about their business.
One person took to Reddit to share a deer that they’d spotted in their backyard a month ago, writing: “Not sure what’s wrong with her or how we can help. Gunshot wound? Tumor? Fireworks? Prion disease? Don’t know what to do.”
Meanwhile, another posted a picture of a deer with a few lumps on its chest and face to ask, ‘what’s wrong with this deer?’
Well, what’s wrong with these deer?
What is deer fibroma?
The ‘flesh bubbles’ are a result of a virus (Reddit)
According to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, these fatty lumps are the result of a condition called deer fibroma, which they say is caused by ‘a species-specific papillomavirus’ – similar to the cottontail rabbit papilloma virus (CRPV) affecting bunnies.
The website continues: “These manifest as firm, warty growths fixed to the skin of a deer. They vary in size (though most are just a few centimeters in diameter), are typically dark in color and bare of fur, and often appear fissured or lumpy.”
They add that most infected deers ‘have just a small number of small fibromas, but cases of large fibromas and fibromas widespread about the hide are not uncommon’.
Is deer fibroma contagious to humans?
Similar to CRPV, deer fibroma cannot be spread to humans or other animals outside of other deer.
Dr. Kristin Mansfield, a wildlife veterinarian in Washington state, told FOX13 that deer can spread the virus to one another by sharing either the same feeding ground, sleeping spot, or rubbing posts – typically a tree bucks use to mark their territory during mating season.
They can, however, initiate illnesses such as Lyme disease in populated areas, which crosses species through the ticks they carry.
Mercifully, the animals’ immune system beats away the virus, and the warts eventually shrink and disappear after a few months.
Can deer fibroma be treated?
The virus cannot cross over to humans, thankfully (Reddit)
So far, there is no effective treatment for the condition, with it being possible for lumps on captive animals to be removed surgically.
However, the best course of action is to leave the infected deer be. In worst-case scenarios, if the warts are rendering the deer unable to eat, move or see, then euthanasia is considered as a possible option.
What is possibly causing the rise in ‘animal mutations’?
One of the possible reasons why these conditions are spreading is climate change, as warmer weather is allowing mosquitoes and ticks to thrive.
Alluding to the ramifications of climate change, Dr. Omer Awan of the University of Maryland School of Medicine told The Daily Mail: “These temperature changes are resulting in diseases that were never endemic in certain areas to become endemic.
“If you take a look at Lyme disease, for example, we’re starting to see it in areas that we never saw it before… places like southern Canada, northern states on the East Coast, like Maine.
“People are starting to talk about it more, they’re starting to document it more on social media, and hence, there’s been a lot more discussion about this.”
Nykia Hamilton worked at the fast-food chain’s Columbia, South Carolina, branch when she was told she was getting the axe just a month later
A Burger King employee who went viral as customers filmed her running an entire restaurant for 12 hours on her own has got the sack, and people believe they know why.
Nykia Hamilton was manning each station inside the fast-food chain’s establishment in Columbia, South Carolina, last month when she rose to internet stardom.
A clip uploaded to TikTok saw a customer hailing the mom-of-three for her hard work, as all her colleagues failed to show up for work.
“[She’s] doing the fries, the burger, the chicken sandwiches. She’s doing everything by herself,” the customer said in the recording.
“She’s doing everything she needs to do to make sure everybody is OK in here.”
But despite her efforts, she was informed by higher-ups that she was being made redundant due to tardiness.
“[Burger King] fired me because I’ve been late because of my kids,” the 25-year-old told Watch Fox 57. “My kids come first. Y’all don’t pay for no babysitter, or nothing.”
Heartbreakingly, Nykia was working two jobs trying to make ends meet for her three young children before receiving the axe.
Burger King is yet to issue a statement on Nykia’s sacking, and people are beginning to speculate over why she was cut from the payroll.
One concerning theory posted on Reddit read: “Well, she’s clearly embarrassing the company, so corporate had to fire her before she again reveals they underpay and understaff. What sucks is that it wasn’t even her doing for going viral.”
With a second typing: “So she got fired for putting BK in a bad light which they created themselves by understaffing the restaurant?”
While it’s just sheer speculation, Nykia did speak with news outlets after blowing up – which people believe could have spurred on her sacking.
Nykia Hamilton shared how she received the sack after turning up for work late due to her kids (WACH Fox 57)
“Note that she did nothing wrong, she wasn’t filming, she was just doing her job. And everyone else’s job,” someone commented.
With someone else posting: “A great parable of the times. If you go above and beyond: you barely justify your existence.”
Before others highlighted that she did actually provide the reason for her sacking.
“She got fired for being late to work,” another informed users.
While another added: “She doesn’t dispute it, she just says how hard it is to work and raise kids.”
A GoFundMe has been set up to support Nykia and her family.
It reads: “I am a 25-year-old single mom of 3 who works 2 jobs. I just went viral for working on TikTok. If you wanna contribute, it’s OK. Thank y’all for the support.
“I wasn’t expecting my life to change how it did. I really do everything for my kids.”
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