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Australian National Review – NFL Star Abruptly Retires At 30, Issues Ominous Warning – 'DO NOT Take The Injections They Give You'

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NFL Star Abruptly Retires at 30, Issues Ominous Warning – ‘DO NOT Take the Injections They Give You’

One of the NFL’s premiere cornerbacks appeared to abruptly call it a career on Saturday — and issued an ominous warning in the process.

Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones, a former All-Pro and Pro Bowler, announced via a pair of tweets that he could no longer “run or jump” and seemingly implied that he was stepping away from the game for good.

“Much has changed in 8 years,” Jones tweeted out, while quoting a tweet from 2015 that highlighted his former athletic prowess.

“Today I can’t run or jump because of my injuries sustained playing this game,” Jones added.

That’s when Jones dropped perhaps his most venomous insinuations

“DO NOT take the pills they give. DO NOT take the injections they give you. If you absolutely must, consult an outside doctor to learn the long-term implications.”

Without outright stating so, it’s pretty evident Jones is decrying the NFL’s approach to injury management. Of note, Jones missed the entire 2022 season for the Dolphins due to injury.

While hearing about injections of cortisone or cocktails of painkillers is hardly anything novel in the NFL, Jones’s critique of the NFL’s pain management philosophy is about as withering as it gets.

Even when star Dallas Cowboy linebacker Micah Parsons recently claimed that “95 percent” of the league pushes players to take painkillers to play through injury, it was largely viewed as more of a passing comment than a scathing critique.

The same can’t be said about Jones’s remarks, which he doubled down on with an inauspicious “welcome” to the incoming NFL rookies:

“It was an honor and privilege to play in the NFL but it came at a regrettable cost I did not foresee,” Jones said. “In my opinion, no amount of professional success or financial gain is worth avoidable chronic pain and disabilities.

“Godspeed to the draft class 2023.”

Given that he’s only 30 years old, many fans likely expected a bounce-back season from Jones next year.

Remember, the Dolphins lavished Jones with a 5-year, $82.5 million contract after he had four stellar seasons with the Cowboys. Of note, Jones is still under contract for two more seasons.

That’s a lot of money to give someone who isn’t a quarterback, pass rusher or wide receiver, and the Dolphins had high hopes for their star cornerback tandem of Jones and Xavien Howard (a fellow All-Pro and Pro Bowler.) Howard, holding a 5-year, $90 million contract, and Jones formed the most expensive cornerback pairing in football (according to Over The Cap, the Dolphins are the only team in the NFL with two top-10 paid cornerbacks.)

All of that money spent, however, amounted to Jones and Howard combining for a meager 30 total games played together and exactly zero playoff wins.

Assuming Jones cannot, in fact, “run or jump,” and assuming he’s about to submit retirement papers to the league, it doesn’t look like the vaunted Jones-Howard duo will play a 31st game, nor will it win that ever-elusive playoff game.

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Nestle Faces Backlash for Sugar Content in their Baby Food Across Developing Nations

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Nestle is under fire for allegedly adding sugar to its baby food products in developing countries, including India, but not in Europe or the UK. A recent study found Nestle’s cerelac products in India contain nearly three grams of added sugar per serving. The disclosure has sparked concern among parents and health advocates over the potential

The impact on infant health and nutrition, raising questions about food safety standards and the trustworthiness of global food brands. Nestle India insists its products comply with international and local standards, highlighting efforts to reduce added sugars in its infant cereals during the past five years.

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Ecuador’s Constitutional Court Mandates Removal of Residual Explosives from Oil Exploration in the Amazon

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In Ecuador, indigenous communities face significant risks due to unremoved explosive devices left by oil companies in the Amazon. The presence of these explosives a remnant of past oil exploration activities has instilled fear among the locals, disrupting their traditional ways of life, including hunting, fishing, and performing ceremonies in the affected areas.  Despite a national referendum voting against oil exploration in Yasuní National Park, operations continue.

The issue highlights a broader conflict between economic interests in the oil industry and indigenous rights, with critics arguing the government prioritizes oil revenue over environmental preservation and the well-being of its people. recently, a constitutional court demanded the government take action on removing the explosives and consult with indigenous communities on oil projects, emphasizing the state’s repeated failures to meet its obligations.

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Ecuador Faces Unprecedented Electricity Rationing Amid Severe El Niño-Induced Drought

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Also in Ecuador, a severe drought attributed to the El niño weather phenomenon has forced the government to initiate electricity rationing in major cities, severely affecting daily life and local businesses. The diminished rainfall has depleted reservoirs, drastically reducing output from hydroelectric plants that provide approximately three-quarters of the country’s power.

Residents are urged to reduce power consumption, facing scheduled power outages lasting three hours. The situation has unintentionally benefited some businesses, like candle shops, which have seen increased sales during blackouts. The government promises to subsidize April’s electricity bills, appealing for a collective effort to mitigate the crisis’s impact on everyday life. Neighboring Colombia has also experienced water rationing as reservoir levels plummet, impacting local water supplies.

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