Owner shares heartbreaking warning about rope toys after golden retriever dies.

Indira Tucker said that though they may look "extremely sturdy and impossible to destroy", a rope toy cost her golden retriever her life. The woman left her dogs playing with the toy, a length of rope knotted into a ball at the end, but came back to find that it had been torn to shreds."I quickly threw them away hoping none of the dogs swallowed the pieces. Unfortunately one of our dogs was not so lucky," she wrote on Facebook. The animal had eaten pieces of the rope, which made their way through her digestive system. The pieces unravelled inside her, tearing holes in her intestines as she tried to pass.

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Vets removed three feet of rope from the dog and were also forced to remove parts of her intestine. Sadly, the damage killed her."We did not even have the option of having another surgery," Indira continued."She quickly became septic and bled from her intestines into her stomach."The damage from the rope was so extensive that she passed away two days later."Linear objects are among the most dangerous things a dog can swallow, she added."This was a senseless and avoidable death."These items should not be sold for dogs."

Touted as the next Tiger Woods, this 7-year-old South African golfer is breaking world records.

He has been described as an ace when it comes to golf. At a tender age of 7, Simthandile Tshabalala, from Johannesburg, South Africa, started competing in major local and international tournaments just last year and has already won over 20 trophies. After being nicknamed ‘SimTiger’ by US golf officials following his sterling performance in the World Golf Championship in Malaysia last year, the young chap, who is in the top 15 of world kids’ golf rankings, continues to fly South Africa’s flag high. He will represent his country at the Australian Open Golf Championships this week, but this almost did not happen after the Grade 2 pupil faced difficulties obtaining a visa.His father, Bonginkosi Tshabalala took to social media asking for anyone, including Sport and Recreation Minister, Tokozile Xasa, to help. He will represent his country at the Australian Open Golf Championships this week, but this almost did not happen after the Grade 2 pupil faced difficulties obtaining a visa.His father, Bonginkosi Tshabalala took to social media asking for anyone, including Sport and Recreation Minister, Tokozile Xasa, to help. Many South Africans rallied behind the boy and the problem was resolved Tuesday after government officials intervened, reports IOL. The competition takes place from Saturday to Tuesday.“The championship is a tournament attended by top players from around the world and he (SimTiger) was selected after championships in Malaysia in December,” Tshabalala, who is also the young golfer’s caddy and coach said earlier this week.

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Meanwhile, Simthandile, who is excited about the development, said he is looking forward to competing against peers from around the world.“I’ve worked hard in the past three months preparing for this tournament. It’s going to be difficult but I’ll rise to the challenge,” he was quoted by Daily Sun. The 7-year-old will also compete in tournaments such as the European Tour Golf Championship in Scotland next month, and the Pepsi Kids Golf Championship in July.

Simthandile started playing golf at the age of 5. His parents had introduced him to various sports such as tennis, swimming, soccer and golf when he was just 2.“When he was four, he was hooked on golf and he never looked back,” his father said. Many people, especially South Africans have expressed joy over the young boy’s talent and have wished him all the best as he readies to become a World Open champion in future.

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Man Who Wanted to Join ISIS and ‘Attack Random People’ Arrested in Montana'.

A former Bronx man of Albanian nationality has been arrested in Montana after revealing to an FBI informant his plans to join ISIS and avenge the Christchurch mosque shootings. Fabjan Alameda, 21, was taken into custody at a gun range in Bozeman on April 3, according to the Department of Justice, after he allegedly took possession of an M1A rifle he had rented. His arrest took place without incident, the DOJ said in a statement.“Fabjan Alameti recently moved to Bozeman from another state,” said Paul Haertel, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Salt Lake City Field Office. “We want to make it absolutely clear that Mr Alameti has no known ties to Montana or any affiliation with the Muslim community in Bozeman,” he said. Alameda faces gun possession and drug charges. He was also charged with making false statements involving international terrorism.U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremiah Lynch ordered him detained for further proceedings. If found guilty on the most serious charge, Alameti faces a maximum 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release.FBI Special Agent Matthew Duermeier, whose sworn statement filed with the court was cited by the Associated Press, provided details of the investigation into Alameti’s alleged links to ISIS and terrorist intent. Alami reportedly made pro-ISIS statements on Facebook, according to Duermeier. The suspect also told an informant in January that he wanted to fight with ISIS in Iraq and Syria and to carry out an attack in the US against a military facility, recruitment centre, government building, “gay club” or Jewish temple, according to the FBI. Obermeier added that Alameti later said he would not actually carry out an attack in the United States because America had granted him citizenship. After shootings at two mosques in Christchurch left 50 people dead, Alameti allegedly told the informant, “I will attack random people to avenge their blood.”Accused gunman Brenton Harrison Tarrant of Australia faces 50 murder charges and 39 attempted murder charges for the March 15 massacre in two New Zealand mosques. According to The Associated Press, another federal informant recorded Alameti saying that he wanted to “shoot up” a hotel on American soil. On Wednesday, Alameda showed up at the firing range, paid $35 to rent an M1A rifle and was arrested when he took possession of it, Deurmeier said. Alameda also reportedly told an FBI informant he moved from his home in the Bronx to Bozeman last month because he hated his life in New York City.

In Less Than 24 Hours, House Democrats Unveil Three Efforts Targeting Trump.

The Democratic chairmen of three key House committees launched a multi-pronged attack on President Donald Trump on April 3, unveiling a request for the commander in chief’s tax returns, confirming plans to issue a subpoena for his financial records, and authorizing subpoenas for the release of the special counsel report by Robert Mueller. Early on April 3, the House Judiciary Committee voted to authorize Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), to issue subpoenas for the Mueller report and underlying document. Hours later, the Democratic chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform said he plans to issue a subpoena to Trump’s accounting firm after the company signalled its readiness to turn over 10 years of financial records upon being compelled by Congress. And before the day was over, the Democratic chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee used a little-known provision in the tax code to request six years of Trump’s tax returns from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). House Democrats have initiated a number of far-reaching efforts targeting Trump since gaining the majority after the 2018 midterm election, but the spree on April 3 was the busiest day in their campaign to pressure the president. The flurry of activity is the latest effort in the offensive campaign by the Democrats, which appears to have ramped up after Mueller exonerated Trump of collusion allegations and Attorney General William Barr concluded that there isn’t enough evidence of obstruction to bring a case against the president in a court of law. Nadler did not immediately issue any subpoenas for the Mueller report. The Democrats on the committee moved to authorize the subpoenas, despite Barr having indicated that he plans to release the report to Congress in mid-April. Mueller’s report will likely be redacted to protect grand jury testimony and information that links to ongoing investigations. If that ends up being the case, Nadler has indicated that he will fight to see the full report.“This committee requires the full report and the underlying materials because it is our job, not the attorney general’s, to determine whether or not President Trump has abused his office,” Nadler said April 3.In 1998, Nadler argued against releasing the full report by independent counsel Kenneth Starr which recommended the impeachment of Democratic President Bill Clinton, arguing that it would contain “all kinds of material that it would be unfair to release.”In a response to Nadler’s April 3 move, House Republicans wrote on Twitter that “without facts on their side, Democrats have put all their hope in optics. There is no legislative purpose to these subpoenas.”Not long after the judiciary committee voted to authorize the subpoenas, the Democratic chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) told reporters that Trump’s accounting firm, Mazars USA, had asked the committee for a “friendly” subpoena in order to comply with a request for 10 years of Trump’s financial records.“They have told us that they will provide the information pretty much when they have a subpoena,” Cummings said, according to Politico. “And we’ll get them a subpoena.”Cummings requested the documents from Mazars USA in a letter (pdf) on March 20. The request drew on information the committee gathered from the testimony of Trump’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen.In a letter to Cummings, Republicans Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio and Rep. Mark Meadows of North Carolina wrote that the document request “appears to depart from responsible and legitimate oversight,” and was meant “solely to embarrass President Trump and to advance the relentless Democrat attacks upon the Trump administration.”Not long after the announcement by Cummings, the Democratic chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Richard Neal, asked the IRS for six years of President Donald Trump’s personal and business tax returns on April 3. Neal, from Massachusetts, made the request in a letter to IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig.Neal wrote that his request was “in no way based on the emotion of the moment or partisanship” and based his request on his committee’s oversight jurisdiction of the IRS, specifically its alleged audits of Trump and the extent to which the agency has enforced the tax laws against the president.The top Republican on the Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas), promptly slammed Neal’s request, calling it “the latest effort from House Democrats in their misguided rush to impeach President Trump.”Trump brushed off the request, again saying he wouldn’t release the tax returns until the audit of the returns is completed.“I’ve been under audit for many years because the numbers are big and I guess when you have a name, you’re audited. But until such time as I’m not under audit, I would not be inclined to do that,” Trump said.The latest salvo by the Democrats is part of a larger campaign targeting the president. 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Uncle And Nephew Wrongfully Convicted Of Murder Freed After 42 Years.

Two men who were jailed for 42 years have finally been freed after a judge overturned their convictions for murder and attempted murder. Clifford Williams, 76, and his nephew Hubert 'Nathan' Myers, 61, shed tears as the judge read out the ruling, finally vindicating the pair after years of trying to clear their names.

Girl's heartfelt card to 'mummy in heaven' gets tear-jerking reply from kind stranger.

Having lost her beloved mum, Jennifer, to cancer in December, this was four-year-old Ella Lennon's first Mother's Day without her. However, thanks to one kind-hearted Royal Mail worker, the day passed a lot less painfully for the grieving youngster. Ella, from Kilmarnock, had posted her mum a heartfelt, homemade card, to show her how much she loves her ahead of Mothering Sunday.

Africa Poised to Become the World’s Largest Solar Power Zone in 2025.

The African continent has been facing through tough instances with the scarcity of energy. The frequent cuts in power supply have been having a toll on businesses and domestic consumers. It is estimated that in the Sahel region – Senegal, Nigeria, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, Sudan, and Eritrea, about 64% of the population lives without electricity, hindering economic and social development.

African Startups Win Next Billion Prize at Global Education and Skills Forum 2019.

Tanzanian start-up Ubongo, education and stimulation (edutainment) media platform that achieves a great many families through available advancements, has won the ‘Following Billion’ Edtech Prize at the 2019 version of the Global Education and Skills Forum. The Next Billion Edtech Prize is an award propelled by The Varkey Foundation which was established a year ago by India’s extremely rich person Sunny Varkey.

Lori Lightfoot Becomes First Black Woman Elected Mayor of Chicago.

Lori Lightfoot, a lawyer and the former president of the Chicago police board, has won Chicago’s vote to become the first African-American woman mayor of the city. She went head-to-head with Toni Preckwinkle, who is also an African-American woman, in the historic election.

Ugandan Man Becomes A Lawyer To Win Back Father's Land.

Jordan Kinyera was 6-years-old when his father lost his land in a legal dispute. After 18 years of schooling, Kinyera won it back after becoming a lawyer. When Jordyn Kinyera was 6-years-old, his father lost his land after being sued by neighbours. At the time, his father was retired and didn't have many resources to fight the case.