January 2021

LSU vets nurse injured owl, release it back to wild

BATON ROUGE (AP) — Staff and students at the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine nursed an injured owl back to health over the last two months and then released the recovered bird back into the wild. WBRZ reports that the barred owl flew back into the wild on Friday after convalescing for two months from a severely broken wing.

“It’s just awesome. It feels awesome every time we release one. It’s such a great feeling to send them back where they belong,” said vet student Amy Crumlich who took part in the bird’s medical care.

More lawmakers enlist in Trump effort to undo Biden win

WASHINGTON (AP) — A growing number of Republican lawmakers are joining President Donald Trump’s extraordinary effort to overturn the election, pledging to reject the results when Congress meets next week to count the Electoral College votes and certify President-elect Joe Biden’s win.

Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas on Saturday announced a coalition of 11 senators and senatorselect who have been enlisted for Trump’s effort to subvert the will of American voters.

Vaccination campaign picks up speed around the world

(AP) - The campaign to vanquish the coronavirus is picking up speed, with Britain beginning to dispense the second vaccine in its arsenal Monday. But authorities in France and elsewhere in Europe are coming under fire for slow rollouts and delays.

In the U.S., meanwhile, government officials reported that vaccinations have accelerated markedly after a sluggish start. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious-disease expert, said over the weekend that 1.5 million shots were administered in 72 hours, bringing the total over the past three weeks to about 4 million.

Iran starts 20 percent uranium enrichment, seizes South Korean ship

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran began enriching uranium Monday to levels unseen since its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers and also seized a South Koreanflagged tanker near the crucial Strait of Hormuz, a double-barreled challenge to the West that further raised Mideast tensions.

Both decisions appeared aimed at increasing Tehran’s leverage in the waning days in office for President Donald Trump, whose unilateral withdrawal from the atomic accord in 2018 began a series of escalating incidents.

Hope fades in Norway landslide that left 7 dead

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norwegian officials insisted Monday that there was “still hope” ofnfinding survivors in air pockets five days after a landslide killed at least seven people as it carried away homes in a village north of the capital. Three people are still missing.

Police spokesman Roger Pettersen said search efforts in the landslide-hit village of Ask, 25 kilometers (16 miles) northeast of Oslo, are still considered “a rescue operation.” But only bodies have been found in the past few days.

New Year Nutrition

A new year brings with it new opportunities to better yourself in all kinds of ways, including your health. Start by evaluating your at-home menu to make sure it aligns with your nutritional goals. A

Broccolini and Bacon Egg Bites

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Total time: 45 minutes

Servings: 4

Nonstick cooking spray

5 slices (4 ounces) no-sugar-added bacon

5 large eggs

3 ounces cream cheese

2 tablespoons feta cheese

1 tablespoon hot sauce

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus additional, to taste, divided

4 1/2 ounces broccolini (5-7 stalks), stalks and florets thinly sliced

1 tablespoon water

Vegetarian Ramen Zoodle Bowls

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Total time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

4 large eggs

ice water

2 cups fresh water

1 quart vegetable broth

5 ounces (3 cups) broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces

10 ounces (4 cups) spiralized zucchini

5 ounces (5 packed cups) baby spinach

1 tablespoon, plus 2 teaspoons, white miso paste

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus additional, to taste, divided

Flourless Salted Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Total time: 50 minutes

Yield: 24 cookies

1 cup sugar-free smooth or creamy peanut butter

2 teaspoons stevia extract powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup sugar-free semisweet chocolate chips

1 teaspoon flaky sea salt

An Easy-to-Follow Food Guide

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The latest science continues to support the many health benefits of a low-carb approach to eating beyond just weight loss. Simply reducing your carb and sugar intake by two-thirds over the “Standard American Diet” helps avoid the development of obesity, metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes.