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Newsweek
13-07-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Starved Puppy With Fractured Body Found As Stray—Vet Does the Unexpected
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A puppy dubbed "Million Dollar Baby," or Baby for short, is already living up to her name after being rescued weighing just a few pounds. Barely two months old, Baby was rescued in the nick of time from Austin's city municipal shelter. When she arrived at Austin Pets Alice (APA!) in pain, her tiny body was covered in fractures, her bones weakened by chronic malnutrition and critically low calcium levels. "She's such a fighter," said Dr. Rachel Gordon, a veterinarian with APA!, who took Baby home as a foster to monitor her closely. "Despite her multiple fractures, she continues to be a happy little puppy and exudes gratefulness in everything that is done for her." After seeing her condition, Gordon knew she had to do something, so decided to take Baby home herself to foster. Pictures of the puppy dubbed "Million Dollar Baby" who is now being cared for by a veterinarian. Pictures of the puppy dubbed "Million Dollar Baby" who is now being cared for by a veterinarian. Austin Pets Alive! APA! Her injuries painted a picture of the heartbreaking reality. While it isn't clear exactly how she came to be in the shelter, her malnourishment and brittle bones point to poor treatment. She still can't reliably chew solid food and instead eagerly laps up syringe-fed food throughout the day. Against the odds, Baby is making what APA! hopes will be a full recovery. "She still requires calcium supplementation three times a day to minimize her low calcium levels, but takes all of her medications without fuss in her pill pockets," Gordon said. Read more Foster carer can't believe what "polite" puppy does a month after arriving Foster carer can't believe what "polite" puppy does a month after arriving The road ahead is long, but Gordon has gone above and beyond the usual, taking in Baby herself. While it may be at least two to three months before the pup will walk again, Gordon remains positive. "This is going to be a very long road until she can potentially be moving around, but I'm happy with the progress we are getting already," Gordon said. "She loves to interact with my dogs behind the baby gate and my male tortie Finn is helping me by being Baby's second nurse." APA! expects Baby's recovery will cost around $2,000. The nonprofit, which specializes in caring for animals with medical and behavioral needs, continues to rely on public support to provide second chances to vulnerable pets like her. This isn't the first time a vet has gone above and beyond to take care of a dog in need. Earlier this year a veterinarian in Alabama took on a senior dog when her owner became gravely unwell. "She had been returned because unfortunately the owner had gotten very sick and couldn't take care of her," the vet explained. She fell in love instantly, and decided to take care of the senior dog herself. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Business Insider
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Inside Million Dollar Sellers, a community of 700 Amazon sellers doing 7-figures in annual revenue
Walking into a Million Dollar Sellers event is like stepping into the pit of a rock concert. It's loud, it's electric, and it's a little chaotic. "Think of it like a family reunion, where you're actually excited to see everybody there," the COO of the community, Eugene Khayman, told Business Insider. "It's very high-energy." Million Dollar Sellers, or MDS, consists of Amazon sellers and e-commerce entrepreneurs who bring in at least $1 million in annual revenue. Events — in which community members connect in person, trade ideas, and swap strategies — are just one aspect of the community. "At the center of it is still a Facebook group," said Khayman. "It's your collective 24/7 brain trust so, at any point in time, you can drop a question." He came across the group in 2016, a few years after he started selling kitchen products on Amazon. At the time, it was a Facebook group for private label sellers doing at least $10,000 in monthly revenue. The threshold grew to $50,000 a month and, eventually, $1 million a year. Khayman said that joining the group made business more fun while helping him stay competitive. His brand, eparé, had hit the seven-figure annual revenue mark, but sales started dropping as e-comm grew in popularity and new sellers burst onto the scene. "There were a lot of strategies that people were using that were destroying me," he said. "I wasn't keeping up with the information fast enough." It was his idea to bring the MDS Facebook group to life through in-person events. He organized the first one at an all-inclusive resort in Cancún. "I charged people $99 for a ticket — and I lost money on it because I thought all-inclusive meant that you didn't have to pay for anything," said Khayman, adding that the bill was worth it. "It was amazing energy." As live events took off, so did the community. As of 2025, there are about 700 MDS members who pay $7,497 a year to be a part of the group. Khayman still runs two e-comm brands, but said he prefers to direct more of his time and energy to growing MDS: "As I did all of these events, I saw people coming together and I saw how much was being created from those relationships. I was getting a lot more fulfillment from that." How to get into the MDS club The application process has evolved as the MDS community has grown. "In the very, very beginning, it was quite simple," said Khayman. Prospective members would email the MDS founder a copy of their photo ID and a screenshot of their sales. However, as the group gained more exposure and applications started flowing in, the process became more rigorous, primarily so that MDS could maintain its core identity. "No community ever wants to get bigger. That's always a thing, like, it's going to lose its charm if it gets too big. And everybody wanted to really preserve that." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Million Dollar Sellers (@mdsonly) The interview is meant to screen for a type of person, not necessarily a type of business. "They need to have the mindset that they're coming in here to help and share and become a member of the community," said Khayman. "Sometimes people come in with some kind of agenda to sell some other product or service, so it's meant to filter for that." One of the group's core values is: Give more, get more. "That's a big thing we try to instill in everybody, so there's not really much judgment or flash," said Khayman. "It's just people that are really deep in their businesses and just wanting to help one another." Once the interview is complete and the application is approved, members gain access to exclusive events, a network of high-level sellers, and online groups that share insights, experiences, and resources. Despite the challenges of growing, Khayman recognizes the immense benefits of having more members. It allows specific sub-groups to form, so sellers in the kitchen space or supplement space, for example, can discuss their industry-specific challenges. "There's enough members in each of these specific domains to give each other value," he said. The future of MDS: Thinking beyond Amazon Selling on Amazon has never been more complex and competitive. When Khayman started in the early 2010s, "my first year of selling on Amazon, I sold $150,000 worth of pepper grinders," he said. "These were pepper grinders that I was buying for $5 and selling for $50 on Amazon. I took home 80% of that as profit." Today, it's much harder to run a profitable Amazon business. The fees are higher, the competition is stiffer, and the strategies are constantly evolving. Tariffs added an entirely new level of complexity at the start of 2025. "For a long time, we were a very Amazon-focused community, and we've been trying to break away from that overall stigma and just be a general community for e-commerce founders," said Khayman. "It's been nice to see over the past few years that people coming into the group have a wider understanding of e-commerce. Amazon is just a part of their business, rather than their whole business, and I think that aligns with the future. If people are treating Amazon as their whole business, they're definitely more at risk." There's a big selling opportunity right now on TikTok, for example. He said the current TikTok marketplace reminds him of Amazon in the early years. Being a member of a group like MDS helps entrepreneurs spot these trends, adapt, and stay ahead of the curve. It also can help with moral, which is inevitably going to be low at times for every entrepreneur. "We get a lot of members saying that their team or significant others want them to go to these events because they come back very excited with high energy," said Khayman. "Business is always raining. Business always gets you down, so it's like a pick me up." Perhaps the biggest perk of all, though, is the network. "I truly think the best way to succeed is to surround yourself with people that have already succeeded," he said. "You're going to make mistakes and mistakes are always great, but why learn from your own mistakes when you can learn from other people's?"
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Eventide Communications Showcases Critical Insights AI and Mental Wellness Initiative at NENA and APCO 2025
LITTLE FERRY, N.J., June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Eventide Communications will highlight its 2025 Mental Wellness Initiative at this year's top public safety conferences – NENA 2025, taking place June 21–26 in Long Beach, California, and APCO 2025, hosted July 27–30 at the Baltimore Convention Center. As part of its ongoing initiative, "Supporting staff. Caring for People," Eventide will feature Critical Insights AI, the company's AI-powered analytics suite designed to promote operational efficiency and support the mental wellness of emergency communications professionals. The Mental Wellness Initiative began at APCO International's 9-1-1 Wellness Summit in Portland, Oregon, in March 2025. Eventide's mission is to provide meaningful, technology-driven tools that ease the administrative burden on emergency communication centers while helping supervisors and telecommunicators manage the psychological demands of their roles. At both conferences, attendees can visit Eventide's booth to experience a live demo of Critical Insights AI. This comprehensive suite of AI tools integrates with Eventide's NexLog DX-Series recorders and is trained on public safety data. It features real-time wellness tracking capabilities, including Eventide's patent-pending algorithms for determining the potential stress level a telecommunicator may have experienced during a call. This reporting can help center managers identify potentially high-stress calls and check in to provide pre-emptive care. This innovative technology includes automated QA, advanced search tools, and actionable insights that support decision-making and resource optimization. Critical Insights AI's Training Simulator replicates real-life emergency call scenarios in a controlled, educational environment. It allows new and experienced telecommunicators to practice critical call handling and dispatch decision-making skills, without impacting live operations. "Technology should make hard jobs easier. Critical Insights AI is about giving telecommunicators a voice, simplifying supervisory workflows, and ensuring that our technology serves the people doing the work," said Brad Basile, Chief Operating Officer of Eventide Communications. Eventide invites public safety professionals to share their mental wellness stories as part of its community engagement efforts. Monica Million, CEO of Million Consulting Services and former NENA President, will be available to talk one-on-one with attendees at both events. Million will also co-host the AI-Powered Wellness Breakout Session with Tiffany Carey, Eventide's National Channel Manager, on Wednesday from 3:30–4:30 p.m. at NENA 2025. "Somebody finally did it," Million says of Critical Insights AI. "They put all of these tools on one serving platter and said, 'Here you go.' Supervisors need to know about the capabilities and ease it will bring to their day-to-day tasks." Visit Booth 318 at NENA 2025 and Booth 2706 at APCO 2025 to see how Critical Insights AI can help ease staffing burdens and provide pre-emptive care for your team. After all, retention starts with support. NENA 2025: APCO 2025: Product Information: About Eventide Communications LLCFor over 50 years, Eventide Communications has developed and produced innovative recording technologies within the USA. With over 9,000 installations in 82 countries and counting, Eventide's Linux-based NexLog DX-Series recorders are trusted worldwide for reliability and security. Their latest innovation, Critical Insights AI, gives public safety answering points a comprehensive suite of artificial intelligence tools to automate processes and optimize resources. Whether it's public safety, air traffic control, healthcare, or defense, Eventide gives your team the technology needed to cut through the noise and capture clarity in data communications. Contact:Robin MooreAI Program CoordinatorEventide Communications LLC(206) 799-0246396536@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Eventide Communications LLC Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Scottish Sun
11-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Budget store is selling men's fragrance dupes of Dior and Paco Rabanne from only £2.50 – great for Father's Day
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BUDGET store is selling dupes of men's Dior and Paco Rabanne aftershave from just £2.50. With Father's Day just days away, many of us are likely racing around trying to find the perfect gift to show our dads how much we care. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Quality Discounts' Sage Rouge aftershave is just £2.49 Credit: Smash 4 The discount buy is said to smell the same as Dior Sauvage However, with the cost-of-living crisis continuing to bite, many will be on the hunt for a gift that doesn't break the bank. Thankfully, penny pinchers will be pleased to know that budget store Quality Discounts (QD), which has over 30 stores across the UK, is selling dupes of premium aftershaves for less than the price of your morning coffee. QD said: "If you want your Dad to smell his best this Father's Day (Sunday 15th June) then why not treat him to one of these awesome aftershave dupes that won't break the bank from QD Stores. "Try Dupes of Dior Sauvage and Paco Rabanne 1 Million, Dads are sure to love! Grab yours now in store!" Read more Father's Day stories SWEET TREAT Cadbury's is selling an XL chocolate bar that makes a great Father's Day gift The bargain retailer's Sage Rogue Aftershave, priced at £2.49 is similar to Dior Sauvage but for a fraction of the price. With the designer buy priced at £59 for a 60ml bottle, the dupe is a whopping £56.50 cheaper. Dior Sauvage has notes of Reggio di Calabria Bergamot and Ambroxan, which gives it a powerful woody scent. The discount buy has a similar scent, that is bound to make your dad's face light up on Father's Day. Billion Gold Aftershave, priced at £3.49, is a budget version of Paco Rabanne's popular scent, 1 Million. The premium perfume is currently on sale for £67.50 for a 100ml bottle, making the budget version £64 cheaper. Primark releases £2 minis of its cult Sol de Janeiro perfume dupes - there's four scents to nab… and one of them is brand new 1 Million contains notes of warm leather and cinnamon, with the knock of version emulating the same scent. You can find your nearest QD store by checking the store locator. For more budget-friendly Father's Day perfume dupes, Aldi recently launched the Lacura Men's Eau De Parfum for just £6.99. The men's fragrance comes in three delicious scents, Island Oasis, Ambition and Iconic Man. The best perfume dupes on the high street WE all love a good perfume, but they can also be pricey. So why not try a dupe from the high street instead? Here's some of the best: *If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue Marks & Spencer: Apothecary Warmth, £9.50 - dupe for Le Labo's Santal 33 - BUY NOW Sea Salt and Neroli, £13 - dupe for Tom Ford's Neroli Portofino - BUY NOW Midnight Blossom, £10 - dupe for Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium - BUY NOW Soft Iris, £10 - dupe for Chanel Coco Mademoiselle - BUY NOW Zara: Energetically New York, £25.99 - dupe for Le Labo's Santal 33 Nude Bouquet, £12.99 - dupe for Dior's Miss Dior Applejuice, £12.99 - dupe for DKNY's Be Delicious Sublime Epoque, £22.99 - dupe for Armani My Way Aldi: Empress, £5.99 - dupe for Paco Rabanne Olympéa Feminine, £6.99 - dupe for Coco Mademoiselle Masculine, £6.99 - dupe for Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male Hotel Collection No39 Poppy and Barley, £6.99 - dupe for Jo Malone's Poppy and Barley Island Oasis contains notes of sea salt, ripe coconut and zesty lemon. "Warm undertones of Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood linger on the skin, creating unforgettable sensory experience," Aldi added. The 100ml fragrance has been compared to Burberry Hero, which is currently on sale at Boots for £138, making the Aldi buy over £130 cheaper. Both fragrances are described as having a "woody" scent , with the Burberry product featuring a "trio of sensual cedarwood oils". Aldi fans can also get their hands on Ambition which features notes of cardamom, sage and French narcissus. The powerful scent is said to be similar to Givenchy Gentleman. The designer fragrance is priced at £93 at Boots, making the Aldi buy a whopping £87 cheaper. 4 Quality Discounts is selling its Billion Gold scent for £3.49 Credit: Smash
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
More Than 150 Elite Drivers Recognized during PGT Trucking's Annual Celebration
ALIQUIPPA, Pa., June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PGT Trucking, Inc., an asset-based carrier offering flatbed, dedicated, international, project cargo and specialized shipping solutions, recognized 48 Million Mile Drivers, 102 Safe Drivers, and 22 Premier Professional Drivers during their annual awards celebration in May. Through their professionalism, dedication and integrity, these drivers are unmatched across the PGT fleet. 'When I started PGT 44 years ago, I knew that I needed a team of good people to help build my business, something that remains true to this day,' stated Pat Gallagher, PGT Trucking Founder and CEO. 'PGT's Million Mile and Safe Drivers are the very best at our company, and I am honored and blessed to have them on our side.' This year, PGT held a virtual event through social media, highlighting the individual award presentations made throughout the company. To view a full recap of the campaign, visit: PGT's Million Mile Drivers have driven more than one million miles without a safety incident, a true testament of their commitment to safety and performance. PGT's Safe Drivers have driven for more than five years at the company without a safety incident, being recognized for their safety mindset as they work toward the million mile goal. PGT's Premier Professionals are members of an elite fleet of company drivers who maintain superior performance and safety standards at all times. The top award winners include Zachary Springer, recipient of the Bill Wright Award for Team Player of the Year; Ryan Drozynski, recipient of the David Levin Award for Company Driver of the Year; Sam Thompson-Graves, Safety Professional of the Year; Terrence Fitzgerald, recipient of the Harry 'Buster' Barnes Award for Independent Contractor of the Year; Clay Jones, recipient of the Hobert Hill Award for Agent of the Year; Jarrod Waugh, Certified PRO Trainer of the Year; Cameron Foutch, Terminal Manager of the Year; Christian McCon, Rookie Driver of the Year; Doug Halulko, PGT MVP of the Year; Michael Carreon, recipient of the Terry 'Kuz' Kusniar Award for Premier Professional Driver of the Year; and Laurence Cox, recipient of the President's Award. PGT also inducted five new Million Mile Drivers: Timothy Austen, Donald Cunningham, Jr., Raul Delgado, Robert Tudor, and Andrew Utz. 'Our Proud Professionals continually impress me with their hard work, dedication and safe driving, evident by the number of Million Mile and Safe Drivers we recognized this year,' stated Gregg Troian, PGT Trucking President. 'PGT would not be successful without the contributions from these distinguished individuals, and I congratulate them on this tremendous achievement.' About PGT Trucking:PGT Trucking, Inc. is an asset-based carrier offering flatbed, dedicated, international, project cargo and specialized shipping solutions, building the Future of Flatbed®. PGT is recognized as a 2023-2025 Best Fleets to Drive For® and TCA Elite Fleet certified. At PGT, 'Safety is Everyone's Job – All the Time.' Contact: Caitlin Svetahor, PGT TruckingPhone: 724.987.1750 Email: csvetahor@ in to access your portfolio
