Child Accidentally Fires Handgun, Injuring Pregnant Mother

In a tragic incident in Ohio, a pregnant woman and her unborn child lost their lives when her 2-year-old son accidentally got hold of his father’s handgun. The Norwalk Police Department reported that Laura Ilg, 31, who was 33 weeks pregnant, called 911 to report that her son had shot her in the back. Despite …

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Father Arrested for Fatally Shooting Three Sons, All Under the Age of 8

Authorities in Ohio received a distressing 911 call reporting a young girl screaming that her father was killing everyone. Responding to the call, police discovered three young boys lying motionless in their yard, with their father nearby. The boys, aged 3, 4, and 7, had all been shot and sadly did not survive their injuries. …

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Managing Stray Cat Populations: An Innovative Contraceptive Injection Solution

Scientists at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden have developed a long-lasting, single-dose contraceptive injection for female cats that could help control the population of feral or stray felines around the world. The treatment uses Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) gene therapy to prevent ovulation in female cats and other mammals. The injection is administered into the …

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