Strangers in St. George, South Carolina, rallied to help an unhoused man and his dog during a rare winter storm in late January, while a Minnesota woman was sentenced to prison for a SNAP fraud scheme, and the family of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie faces a ransom demand in the abduction of her mother. Additionally, a new report warns businesses of potential extinction due to nature loss, and President Trump's plan for Venezuela's oil industry has drawn criticism.
In St. George, South Carolina, Carlos Canales encountered Chris Brannon and his dog, Mowgli, shivering in the cold during the late January storm. Canales, after giving Brannon all the cash he had, was moved to help further. "He was out there shivering," Canales said, according to CBS News. He provided Brannon with hot food and, inspired by his wife's words, continued to assist.
Meanwhile, in Minnesota, Latasha Thomas, 39, was sentenced to a year in prison for defrauding the federal government of over $325,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Thomas was convicted on one count of mail fraud and will be required to pay restitution to the United States Department of Agriculture, as reported by Fox News. She conspired with her daughter, Ambrosia Thomas, in the scheme.
The family of Savannah Guthrie, the "Today" show host, is dealing with the abduction of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who went missing on February 1. According to ABC News, the family is facing a ransom demand for her return, with a deadline set for Monday. In a video message, Savannah Guthrie, accompanied by her siblings, pledged to pay the ransom. "We beg you now to return our mother to us so we can celebrate with her," she said.
A new report from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (Ipbes) warns that businesses risk extinction if they fail to protect and restore the natural world. The report, based on contributions from leading scientists and approved by 150 governments, highlights the urgent need for companies to shift from harmful practices to those that aid in nature restoration, according to BBC Business.
Finally, President Trump's plan for Venezuela's oil industry has drawn criticism, with some critics saying it revives memories of colonial exploitation and violates international law, according to the NY Times. The plan has sparked comparisons to the Bush administration's actions in Iraq, with critics raising concerns about the potential for oil-driven motives.
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