Teacher on Military base fired after disturbing behavior
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth released a statement following controversy over an incident involving children at Mildred B. Poole Elementary at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Parents reported children being terrified of their teacher following several bizarre incidents. The children reported their teacher telling the class he identified as a woman and as a wolf. Exercises in class included the students howling at him, the teacher dressing in a dog collar, wearing a tail and even claiming that he turned into a wolf at night. The teacher also told the young students he was born in a male body, but he is a woman who likes boys.
The disturbing interactions prompted the conservative law group, Liberty Counsel, to reach out to the Department of Defense’s Education Activity concerning the teacher’s behavior. Secretary Hegseth released a statement on social media saying, “The Wolf was fired two weeks ago”. The founder of Liberty Counsel, Matt Staver, says the DoDEA must do more to protect impressionable children.
BGEA Campaign witnesses Gospel to southernmost nation in the world
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association hosted an event to reach the lost in the world’s southernmost city. Rev. Franklin Graham recently led the outreach in Ushuaia, Argentina, which is just 650 miles from Antarctica. The city played host to the event where hundreds gathered to hear the Gospel. The organization says it’s purpose for the event was to bring a message of hope to those lost and hungry for God’s Word. The two-night event was filled with music, praise and the Gospel of Jesus. Hundreds responded to an invitation each night to accept Christ as their Savior. Rev. Graham called the opportunity to preach the Gospel in Argentina a privilege and gave God glory for the souls that were saved.
President launches new board for peace
President Trump recently hosted the inaugural meeting of his new Board of Peace in Washington, D.C., with nine members pledging to give $7 billion toward a Gaza aid package. The Board met as the President seeks to rewrite global diplomacy. Concerns have been raised that a membership fee for the Board could lead to conflicts of interest, but the Trump administration has insisted that the effort is about achieving peace, not profit. The project, according to President Trump, already has $5 billion pledged towards, hospitals, schools, and other projects designed to make Gaza a better future. A representative from Israel says if these goals are achieved it would be a new reality for Gaza. He further added that the rebuilding process would give the region security, stability, and prosperity.
SNBC Health report: Stay on Your Feet: 6 Exercises and Tips to Prevent Falls
Falls can happen to anyone, anywhere, and anytime—and can be particularly dangerous in the dark of night. According to Kevin Shelley, licensed occupational therapist and health columnist for The Epoch Times, “You don’t have to be getting old to keep up with balance—it’s a use-it-or-lose-it ability,” he said. It’s best to keep your balance sharp at any age, as falls can occur at any time and in many situations.
Here are 6 Exercises for Better Balance at Every Age
1. High Knee Marching works directly on hip flexors, but instead of simply performing them statically, this exercise has a movement component that will allow you to also work on balance.
2. Standing Hip Abduction
Hip abduction can work wonders for strengthening your abductor muscles, which bring your legs straight out to the sides.
3. Single Leg Stance: Standing on one leg builds your balance even when you’re standing still. Our bodies are constantly making tiny postural changes to maintain our balance when we’re standing.
4. Standing Weight Shifting involves dynamic weight shifting onto one leg at a time during a side-to-side movement.
5. Tandem Standing challenges your balance. Even just standing in position can be challenging.
6. Tandem Walking puts the tandem stance into motion, helping you to maintain your balance as you walk.
These safety tips and exercises can improve your balance and help prevent nighttime falls. Not only that, but you may very well find that your balance in general increases, and that you are given a new sense of surefootedness. Shelley recommends performing them at least three times per week, but optimally five times per week.