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A chaotic scene erupted involving a group of teenagers assaulting two South Carolina police officers during a tumultuous altercation. The officers intervened at a perilous Fourth of July gathering where gunfire and fireworks were reportedly aimed at vehicles, according to law enforcement.
The alarming incident took place as officers tried to disperse festivities celebrating Independence Day in the Chicora-Cherokee area of North Charleston at approximately 8:30 p.m., stated the North Charleston Police Department.
North Charleston Police Chief Ron Camacho urgently appealed to the community. “We need some help,” he expressed. “We truly do. Assistance from the community is crucial because situations like these are escalating in danger.”
Authorities indicated that the city had originally sanctioned the event and had collaborated with organizers earlier to establish plans for parking and traffic management.
However, as night fell, the festivities took a perilous turn, with police reporting incidents of firearms being discharged and revelers recklessly firing fireworks at moving vehicles.
Cops said they initially tried to disperse the party, but their efforts were ignored, as fights broke out between carousers and gunshots were fired.
The scene quickly became violent when cops stepped out of their cars to stop the fighting – and soon found themselves being attacked by partygoers, according to authorities.
Police said multiple officers were assaulted in the bedlam, which included two cops who were viciously stomped to the ground by a gaggle of teens, according to video obtained by WSCS.
Footage shows one cop struggling with a youth who pushes her to the ground, before a friend socks the officer in the face and another hits her with a stick.
A fellow officer comes to his colleague’s rescue and pulls the unruly youth off his coworker, but is attacked by other youths, tasering one to disperse the growing crowd around him, video shows.
Police said that four people – three juveniles and one adult – were arrested at the scene.
Four guns, including two automatic weapons, and a homemade spear were also recovered from the scene of the party, cops said.
Chief Camacho blasted the adolescents during a press conference Sunday, saying their behavior was “the most difficult thing that I’ve had to deal with in my policing career.”
Camacho also called on the community to cooperate with the department and keep the unruly kids in line.
These exercises can be effortlessly done at home, providing convenience and accessibility.
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Many gym enthusiasts encounter the common issue of boredom with their workouts. Changing up your routine not only injects freshness into your exercise regimen but might also be a more effective route to achieving your fitness goals. If your focus is on tackling belly fat, there’s insightful advice to consider. We connected with Jacob Siwicki, the founder and head coach of Siwicki Fitness, who boasts certifications from the NCSF and AFAA. A top-ranked Equinox group fitness instructor in 2019, Siwicki is also a Dartmouth economics graduate, a former Dartmouth football player, a FOX 5 DC fitness expert, and the #1 personal trainer in D.C. in 2021. He shares five wall-based exercises that can potentially reduce belly overhang more swiftly than traditional gym sessions for those over 60. The best part? These exercises can be done at home.
Siwicki emphasizes the importance of the transverse abdominis, a deep muscle that functions like a corset, providing essential support. He notes that the obliques at the waist’s sides and the front-facing rectus abdominis, often referred to as the “six-pack,” are less critical for support. “When it comes to building strength, focusing on the deep TVA is crucial,” Siwicki advises.
Wall exercises play a pivotal role in this approach. Siwicki points out that the wall offers constant feedback and a reliable surface for exercising.
“Working against the wall allows you to feel when your core muscles are activated, helping keep your spine aligned safely. This method lets you maintain muscle tension longer without causing neck or back strain, unlike traditional crunches. It’s a more accessible option for those over 60, as it eliminates the need to get up and down from the floor,” explains Siwicki.
If you’re looking to tighten and firm your midsection, these wall exercises are a stellar place to begin.
Wall Sit
Stand tall with your back pressed against a wall and arms extended ahead of you.
Slide down until your knees are bent at a 90-degree angle as if you’re sitting in a chair.
Engage your core.
Hold the position with proper form.
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Standing Wall March
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and your back pressed flat against the wall.
Activate your core.
Drive one knee up to your chest.
Lower, and then lift the other knee up toward your chest.
Continue to alternate in a marching fashion.
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Wall Mountain Climbers
Begin by standing tall, roughly a foot away from a wall.
Place your hands on the surface at shoulder height.
Activate your core.
Drive one knee up to your chest and hold for a moment before lowering.
Alternate sides.
Standing Wall Slide Crunches
Stand with your back pressed against a wall and your feet placed 6 to 12 inches away from it.
Lightly press your head, upper back, and tailbone into the surface.
Lift your arms into a goalpost position.
Activate your core and draw your ribs down.
Slide your arms up the wall to form a “Y” position.
As you slide your arms, do a small standing crunch by drawing your ribcage in toward your pelvis.
Return to the tall standing position as you lower your arms.
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Wall Vacuum
Stand tall with your back against a wall and your feet placed 6 to 12 inches away from it.
Take a deep breath in.
As you exhale, gently draw your belly button in toward your spine.
Continue to breathe normally as you hold this contracted position.
A reporter from The New York Times found herself at the center of a social media storm after voicing her displeasure about the number of planes in the sky over Washington DC as the nation prepared to celebrate its 250th birthday.
Lulu Garcia-Navarro, who co-hosts The Interview podcast for The New York Times, shared her thoughts on the platform known as X on July 3. The post quickly went viral, amassing millions of views.
Despite it being the eve of Independence Day, the skies over Washington DC were abuzz with numerous military flyovers. Former President Trump had been set on making celebrations larger-than-life, incorporating frequent military displays into the festivities.
Unimpressed by the spectacle, Garcia-Navarro expressed her frustration online: “Why are we having so many jets scorching over DC? Nerve-wracking. I get 250 celebrations but it feels like the apocalypse,” she tweeted.
Her tweet appeared at 10:44 a.m., coinciding with the start of a series of flyovers that persisted for about three hours that day.
On July 4th itself, the flyovers lasted more than twice as long, featuring B-2 bombers, NASA F-5s, Thunderbirds, Ospreys, Golden Knights and even Air Force One.
Garcia-Navarro’s complaint struck a nerve with many observers, and her replies were flooded with criticism.
‘Have you considered crying about it even harder?’ wrote Sean Davis, CEO and co-founder of the conservative online magazine, The Federalist.
‘Sorry for triggering you,’ Garcia-Navarro replied with a sad face emoticon.
New York Times reporter Lulu Garcia-Navarro sparked backlash on social media after she posted a tweet on X complaining about the number of jet flyovers in Washington DC on July 3
The flyovers on July 3 lasted about three hours, and on the Fourth they lasted more than six hours. The US Navy Blue Angels are pictured over the US Marine Corps War Memorial on July 4
The flyovers included B-2 bombers, NASA F-5s, Thunderbirds, Ospreys, Golden Knights and Air Force One, which is pictured above the Washington Monument
‘We can hope it’s the apocalypse for the America-hating that your publication foments and spews,’ said Mollie Hemingway, editor-in-chief of The Federalist.
‘…seriously? This is our 250th birthday! You cannot hate our media more,’ another user said.
‘Mainstream commentators have become so emotionally fragile,’ yet another chimed in.
Countless others posted humorous pictures and memes making fun of Garcia-Navarro’s tweet.
On July 4th, Washington DC set off a whopping 850,000 fireworks, breaking the previous record of 810,904.
Typically, around 7,000 fireworks are set off at the National Mall to celebrate the holiday.
Garcia-Navarro had something to say about that celebratory display too.
‘TRIGGER WARNING: Well, Happy Independence Day. I don’t like fireworks either! Why? I have PTSD from covering wars. Your body remembers the sounds of conflict even if you are past the effects,’ a second tweet by the reporter began.
‘But also, lots of people don’t like jets and fireworks! My niece who is with me has auditory processing disorder. There are lots of ways to love America and celebrate Independence Day. Enjoy yours!’ her tweet concluded.
Washington DC set off a record-breaking 850,000 fireworks to celebrate July 4th, which Garcia-Navarro complained about as well
Users online also criticized the New York Times reporter for complaining about the fireworks, some of which are pictured bursting over the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington Memorial Bridge
Join the discussion
Should celebrating America’s 250th include loud military flyovers and massive fireworks displays?
Once again, Garcia-Navarro’s replies were flooded with angry users.
‘I’m a combat veteran with PTSD. I am also a patriot. You, on the other hand, are a spoiled narcissist. #America250 isn’t about you. Glad we had this talk,’ one user wrote.
‘You sound like a miserable human being. who would listen to anything you have to say everything with liberals is doom and gloom sounds like you have no reason to continue,’ another said.
‘July 4th. How do I make this about me?’ a third chimed in.
Around midday, a seaplane with eight individuals onboard had to perform an emergency “hard landing,” according to reports from the New York City Fire Department.
NEW YORK — On Sunday, New York’s fire department successfully rescued eight people from the East River following a seaplane’s unscheduled “hard landing” around noon.
Two passengers sustained minor injuries during the incident, but only one accepted medical assistance, as noted in a CBS report shared by the New York City Fire Department.
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that the incident involved a Kodiak 100 seaplane. The hard landing resulted in a broken wing strut, and the aircraft was not under air traffic control guidance at the time. An investigation into the cause is currently underway.
Photos circulated on social platforms reveal the white plane tilted into the river, its left wing partially submerged while a helicopter buzzed above the scene.
The flight began roughly thirty minutes prior to the hard landing, CNN reported. It took off from an airport in East Hampton around 11:24 a.m. It’s unclear what caused the pilot to land in the river.
No other information is known at this time.
The pilot of a Kodiak 100 seaplane made a hard landing today in the East River near Brooklyn, New York, at about noon local time, causing a wing strut to snap. Air traffic control was not providing services to the aircraft. The FAA will investigate. https://t.co/oEuuTipxi1
With an increasing spotlight on the fictional Dutton Ranch from the acclaimed Yellowstone series, many fans are left wondering if this iconic setting in Taylor Sheridan’s TV saga exists in reality.
When Yellowstone debuted in 2018, audiences were introduced to the Dutton family, owners of the largest ranch in Montana. As the show’s universe widened, with more series centered around this locale, viewers might be surprised to learn that the ranch is indeed grounded in reality — it’s known as Chief Joseph Ranch.
Rancher Shane Libel and his family, who run Chief Joseph Ranch, have recounted the moment Yellowstone creators chose their location. It was a visit that would turn their home into a piece of television history.
Libel shared a vivid memory from the location scout in an interview with TV Insider in 2022. “Taylor looked around and said, ‘That’s the bunkhouse right there,’” he recalled. Taylor Sheridan, the creative force behind the show, began envisioning scenes across the property. “‘Episode 1, Act 3 here!’ he’d call out, as his assistant scribbled down the details. The location director turned to me and said, ‘I think you have it.’”
Since its premiere, the gripping saga surrounding the Dutton family has spawned six spinoffs, showing no signs of slowing. However, as the Paramount Network continually expands this universe, the rapid growth has come with its fair share of production delays. The central narrative explores the complexities of family dynamics and power struggles in maintaining the largest contiguous ranch in the United States, adding layers to the family’s remarkable journey.
In addition to Chief Joseph Ranch, Yellowstone and 1923 filmed in Utah and the real-life Crow Indian Reservation. The Yellowstone franchise, meanwhile, has expanded to include 1883, The Madison, Y: Marshals, The Dutton Ranch, 1944 and 6666.
Keep scrolling for everything to know about the real Dutton Ranch:
Where Is Dutton Ranch Located?
Yellowstone and 1923 were filmed at Chief Joseph Ranch, which is a working cattle ranch in Montana. Libel and his loved ones currently reside on the property that is five hours away from Yellowstone National Park.
Does ‘Yellowstone’ Film on the Real Ranch?
Courtesy Everett Collection
“This is the real deal. This is what makes this show sing, is that this lodge has actually become a character in our show,” Yellowstone set decorator Carla Curry said in a 2021 video while filming the show. “This is not a set. This is not on stage. This is a private home that we are lucky enough to be in.”
She continued: “It is historically an unbelievably irreplaceable home. So we’re proud of it, we want to keep the integrity of it, and we wanna honor our additional cast member here.”
As the man behind Yellowstone and its myriad spinoffs, Taylor Sheridan is one of the most important people at Paramount Network — but the Yellowstone universe is only one part of his empire. While other super-producers — Ryan Murphy and Shonda Rhimes, for example — enlist other writers and directors to work on projects bearing […]
Who Owns Chief Joseph Ranch?
Libel has owned the Chief Joseph Ranch since 2012, telling TV Insider, “We fell in love with it [and] the history, the buildings — just the ranch itself.”
The rancher was on set while Yellowstone was in production. (The main lodge featured on the show used to be a bed and breakfast but has since become Libel’s home.)
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“The most surreal thing in the world — and the most humbling thing in the world is when you’re sitting in your own living room watching a show that’s filmed in your house,” Libel said in a 2021 Yellowstone promotional video.
During most of 2025, fans could travel to Chief Joseph Ranch before it closed to guests for the winter months. Visitors could stay at guest cabins, which would allow them to tour the location.
The Chief Joseph Ranch offered a Lee Dutton Cabin, the Rip Cabin and the Fisherman’s Cabin — with a nightly rate of over $1,000 for each. Chief Joseph Ranch’s website noted that the Lee Cabin was built in 1916 and overlooks the Bitterroot River.
Hakeem Jeffries is extending a warm invitation to those who aspire to oust him from his political position and notch a victory in their political careers.
The House Minority Leader heartily greeted state Assembly members Claire Valdez and Micah Lasher, along with congressional contenders Darializa Avila Chevalier and Brad Lander. All four individuals are progressive Democrats with ties to the Democratic Socialists of America.
Interestingly, all except Lasher have received support from well-known DSA influencer Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
On X, Jeffries posted, “Congratulations to our newest members of the NYC congressional delegation. Whether as public servants, union organizers, or community activists, our paths may differ, but the work remains consistent. It’s crucial we tackle the affordability crisis head-on and combat far-right extremism!”
‘You’re next’
Notably, some Democrats might label efforts to enforce immigration and secure borders as forms of “far-right extremism.”
But it’s pretty tough to crush the right flank when you are literally being eaten by a pack of lefty loony socialists who don’t believe in prisons or borders.
Pols who think they are representing the people of Gaza, not New York City.
If Jeffries can’t see the insurgent party’s plans for him, he’s either blind or naive.
But he can see it, and he’s scared. After all, they’ve already started salting and seasoning him, preparing him for a DSA roast.
At the DSA victory party last week, supporters were taunting Jeffries. As his face came up on the television, the group of pasty-white downwardly mobile socialists chanted, “You’re next.”
It was jarring.
Meanwhile, champagne socialist streamer Hasan Piker was taking aim at Rep. Ritchie Torres — who kept hold of his district — sounding like a coked-up ’80s wrestler cutting a promo.
Fealty to Palestinians
“Ritchie Torres I know you won tonight,” he snarled. “I’ll see you in two years, motherf–ker. I’m coming for you, Richie. Sit on that f–kin’ seat for the next two years. I hope you remember that. Every day, every time there’s a decision that you can make where you are pro-Israel, I hope you remember. You better act right, Ritchie.”
This is how the DSA views normie Dems — as problems to purge. And threaten. They want fealty to Palestinians. They want it loud and proud.
Just ask Scott Wiener, who is running for Nancy Pelosi’s congressional seat. He was harassed in public twice by antisemitic lunatics, once inside a restaurant and then at a Pride march. In January, Wiener, under pressure, said that Israel was committing a genocide in Gaza.
It still wasn’t enough to spare him humiliation.
Despite the messaging from Jeffries’ soon-to-be colleagues, they don’t want to advance an affordability agenda. They want to eat the rich and abolish ICE and therefore borders. Their first order of business isn’t to bring down prices for working people but to get more of their comrades elected. It’s a naked power grab.
And the worst of them all is Avila Chevalier, who has spent her adult life in school. On X, she has literally bragged about wiping her greasy paws on an American flag. She doesn’t believe in deportations or prison. In a deleted X account, she was praising Marx and Lenin.
She co-founded Columbia University Apartheid Divest, which has called for the “total eradication of Western civilization.”
And then there’s Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy, who went on “Meet the Press” to plug his new book. He tiptoed too.
“I want us to be a big tent party. I mean, I’ve been saying this for years. I think that it’s actually a sign of a party that is alive and growing when there’s a contest of ideas inside the party,” Murphy said.
‘We are capitalist’
Well, not if one of those competing ideologies wants to burn that tent to the ground.
With so many liberals screaming that the Dems moved too far left on social issues and immigration, the answer is to line dance even further to the left and repackage socialism as affordability?
How about we all commit to cutting taxes and not throwing more and more money at useless programs like Mamdani’s pledging $15 million for trans youth and millions promised to legal services for illegal aliens?
But there are some Dems drawing a line in the sand.
Last week, 13 Dem House members and candidates came together to pledge in “The Promise to America.”
“We are capitalist, not socialist,” they wrote.
Yet, Jeffries is allowing himself to get pushed around. They’ll be feasting on his carcass in no time.
Amy Schumer embraced the July 4th spirit by celebrating with friends while sporting a bold swimsuit, which she proudly showcased on her social media on Sunday.
“Epic Fourth,” the 45-year-old comedian captioned her Instagram Story. The photo featured her among a close-knit group of 25 friends who have shared a bond for 35 years alongside their families. “Love you all,” she added sentimentally.
Additionally, Schumer posted a picture of herself looking svelte in a stylish blue one-piece swimsuit, paired with blue shorts and a matching baseball cap.
In her post, she acknowledged the clothing brand Mother and gave a shoutout to Chloe Fineman from Saturday Night Live.
Over the past year, Schumer, now 45, has experienced significant changes, including a remarkable transformation in her weight and her separation from her husband, Chris Fischer.
Last December, Schumer told her Instagram followers she lost 50 pounds to deal with a hormonal disorder called Cushing syndrome that she was diagnosed with in 2024.
Before that, Schumer confirmed she was taking the weight-loss drug semaglutide after she tried Wegovy three years earlier, which didn’t work for her.
“I couldn’t handle it,” she said in an Instagram video last March. “I don’t know if they’ve changed the formula. Whatever.”
In May, she revealed she underwent “a botched colonoscopy” that affected her libido.
The actress gave the health update during a recent “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast event, “Dear Media by Night,” noting she feels “happier than I’ve ever been before,” per US Weekly.
Schumer and Fischer, 45, announced they were splitting up last December after almost eight years of marriage.
“Blah blah blah Chris and I have made the difficult decision to end our marriage after 7 years,” Schumer captioned a lengthy Instagram post.
“We love each other very much and will continue to focus on raising our son. We would appreciate people respecting our privacy at this time,” she added.
The “I Feel Pretty” star, who shares son Gene, 7, with Fischer, filed for divorce from the pro chef this past January.
A concerning outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease has emerged on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, with health officials confirming that the number of cases has climbed to 14.
The affected individuals reside or work within ZIP codes 10028, 10128, and 10075. These areas span parts of the Upper East Side, including well-known neighborhoods such as Yorkville and Carnegie Hill. Health authorities have noted that at least one person with the disease lives, works, or has recently visited the 10075 region.
Officials are advising anyone who has spent time along the east side of Central Park, particularly between East 76th Street and East 97th Street, to be vigilant for any flu-like symptoms. This would include fever, cough, chills, and muscle aches, symptoms that warrant immediate medical attention.
A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has swelled to 14 confirmed cases, according to New York City health officials.(iStock)
Dr. Alister F. Martin, the New York City Health Commissioner, expressed his gratitude for the exhaustive efforts of the city’s health department staff. “I want to acknowledge the NYC Health Department’s staff of epidemiologists, water ecologists, community health workers, and many more who spent the last few days working to keep New Yorkers on the Upper East Side informed and safe,” he stated.
Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. People can become infected by breathing in contaminated water droplets, and the illness can be dangerous — even deadly — without quick treatment.
The source of the outbreak remains under investigation. Officials say they are testing cooling towers in the affected area as a possible source, though no specific source has been identified.
Cooling towers, often found on rooftops, can release mist carrying Legionella bacteria. The Health Department said all cooling towers in the affected area are being tested.
The cluster was first announced Thursday, when only two cases had been confirmed. The area of investigation has since expanded as more illnesses were reported.
Legionnaires’ disease is a serious type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria.(iStock)
“We identified the cluster early when there were just two confirmed cases, and we’ve acted swiftly and decisively, setting holiday plans aside to step up for our fellow New Yorkers. There is more work to do in the days ahead as we learn more about the source of exposure and confirmed cases,” Martin said.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the outbreak is not tied to building plumbing or indoor air conditioning units, and residents in the area can safely drink tap water, bathe, shower, cook and use their AC at home.
Officials said they will continue providing updates as more information becomes available.
“Please contact a health care provider immediately if you live, work or visited the area since late June and are experiencing flu-like symptoms, such as cough, fever or difficulty breathing,” Mamdani wrote on X.
Last summer, a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem led to more than 100 confirmed illnesses, according to FOX 5.
A biohacker with aspirations to conquer mortality has divulged his struggle with an autoimmune disorder that currently has no cure.
Bryan Johnson, a 48-year-old, recently informed his vast social media audience about his battle with Autoimmune Gastritis (AIG), stating, ‘My stomach is destroying itself.’
This condition affects an estimated two to five percent of the population. Johnson believes the true prevalence may be higher due to its elusive nature and expressed his commitment to discovering a cure, as current options only manage symptoms.
In an extended post on X, Johnson detailed the difficulties of obtaining a diagnosis and shared his ongoing journey to control and potentially cure the ailment.
Reflecting on his past, Johnson recounted a childhood filled with fast food and sugary treats. He enjoyed a few years of health in his twenties, but saw a decline after fatherhood and the demands of business took precedence, he admitted.
‘Within a few years I’d fallen into a deep, chronic depression. Somewhere in that timeline, my body began developing an autoimmune process affecting my thyroid and then my stomach lining,’ Johnson wrote on X.
He was diagnosed with hypothyroidism at 21 and successfully managed the condition with common treatments for nearly three decades. But for years, there were signs that something else was going on, Johnson said.
It was only in May that he discovered he also has AIG. ‘I’m unsure how long I’ve had it. AIG causes irreversible damage: nutritional deficiency, anemia, and over a long horizon, elevated cancer risk,’ Johnson said.
Biohacker Bryan Johnson recently revealed that he was diagnosed with Autoimmune Gastritis, an incurable disease that causes the stomach to ‘eat itself’
Johnson, 48, is a centi-millionaire who is trying to eliminate death. He said he was diagnosed with hypothyroidism when he was 21 but just got his autoimmune disease diagnosis in May
The biohacker noted that for 11 years, he had low levels of ferritin, a protein that stores iron, but he did not have anemia. He said he had tried many ways to raise his iron levels, but nothing worked.
Johnson said that his recent diagnosis made him realize that his low ferritin levels were an early sign of AIG, but ‘low ferritin was easy to dismiss by most standards of care.’
That is why the disease is so difficult to identify, and it explains why he said ‘it hides.’ AIG’s symptoms, such as abdominal pain, iron deficiency, loss of appetite, nausea or unexplained weight loss, are not unique or distinct and can have many causes.
Johnson was only diagnosed after he ‘overhauled’ his medical team this year to ‘lay the groundwork’ for a $1 million per year longevity program called ‘Immortals Care,’ designed as part of the biohacker’s quest to defeat death.
The team conducted a series of tests, including a colonoscopy that came back negative for cancer.
But a bi-directional endoscopy, which examines the entire intestinal tract, in addition to blood biomarkers, showed elevated levels of anti-parietal-cells antibodies, which indicate AIG.
A stomach biopsy that revealed weakening of the stomach lining confirmed the suspicion, as that is a clear early sign of the autoimmune disease.
Johnson appears to be remaining hopeful, despite noting that ‘When AIG is discovered today, standard medical care concedes defeat, stating that nothing can be done except managing the condition, no matter how awful or lethal the effects.’
Johnson said that although there is no cure for Autoimmune Gastritis, he and his medical team plan to conduct experimental treatments and find one
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Do you think pursuing radical experiments to cure “incurable” diseases is bold progress or dangerous risk?
The biohacker said he and his team ‘are going to try and solve my AIG.’ They plan to conduct routine monitoring of his iron levels and other biological indicators and perform additional tests to understand more specifics about his disease.
Depending on the findings, they plan to implement ‘experimental approaches,’ including targeting proteins that act as chemical messengers in the immune system, rebuilding regulatory T-cells and performing engineered cell therapy, among other options.
Johnson emphasized that ‘there’s no approved cure for autoimmune gastritis today,’ and he and his team’s attempts to cure the disease will be brand new.
But he believes it can be done and that the goal is worthwhile.
‘In the age of AI, multiomics, and custom-built DNA, proteins, and cells, no condition should be presumed incurable simply because no one has yet tried to cure it with today’s stack,’ the biohacker said.
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals should be aware that this article contains the names and photographs of deceased Indigenous persons.
For over half a century, NAIDOC Week has served as a vital platform for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to share their truths, celebrate their heritage, and voice their protests.
This year, NAIDOC Week is slated to commence on 5 July and extend through 12 July, featuring a diverse array of community events, cultural displays, and workshops countrywide.
In a departure from tradition, the National NAIDOC Awards will not coincide with the usual early July timeframe. Instead, the event, which highlights the significant accomplishments, enduring spirit, and cultural impact of First Nations individuals, is scheduled for 15 August in Mparntwe, Alice Springs.
Lynette Riley, a proud Wiradjuri and Gamilaroi woman who co-chairs the National NAIDOC Committee, remarked that this alteration represents “a pivotal milestone”.
The 2026 NAIDOC theme is “50 Years of Deadly”, marking more than five decades since an entirely Indigenous-led NAIDOC committee was formed.
“The Committee is committed to ensuring this anniversary is celebrated in a way that reflects its significance and honours the generations of people who have contributed to the NAIDOC journey,” Riley said.
Steven Satour, a Pitjantjatjara, Yankunytjatjara and Pertame man and fellow co-chair of the National NADIOC Committee, described the milestone as remarkable.
“We really wanted to take a moment to reflect on how far NAIDOC has come, beginning as a day of observance and growing into a national movement, is really incredible,” Satour told SBS News.
History of NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC stands for the National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee.
Its origins can be traced back to the 1920s, when Aboriginal rights groups protested against the status and treatment of First Nations peoples, including boycotts against Australia Day.
From 1940, the Day of Mourning was held annually on the Sunday before January 26. Over the years, the event evolved to also become a celebration of First Nations people, culture and history — spanning over an entire week.
In 1956, the federal government, working with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal groups, established the National Aborigines Day Observance Committee. In the early 1990s, the committee’s name was changed to include Torres Strait Islanders.
The Committee has retained what it describes as “the now defunct and inaccurate term ‘Aborigines'” in its title, “due to historic use by our Elders in establishing this week of commemoration”.
NAIDOC Week celebrations
Today, Satour believes NAIDOC Week represents the “opportunity to engage with mob, learn from mob [and] hear from mob”.
NAIDOC Week is observed in many schools and workplaces across the country, engaging both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
It has grown to feature an array of cultural education, sporting and arts events. This year, a special NAIDOC touch football tournament will take place in Adelaide, while beaded jewellery and weaving workshops will be hosted in local communities.
There are art exhibitions, music and dance performances also on show in parts of regional Australia and major cities.
“I think my favourite thing is that so many communities have such different ways of celebrating and bringing people together,” said Satour.
“We’ve got some commonalities; flag raising and marches and local NAIDOC Awards all across the country, but we see people getting really creative with their ideas on [NAIDOC] events.”
Each year, a different theme is selected by the NAIDOC Committee, often focusing on political, social or cultural issues.
In 2025, the focus was on The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, while in 2023, NAIDOC’s For Our Elders theme celebrated Indigenous leaders, past and present.
NAIDOC Week Awards
The NAIDOC Committee also hosts an illustrious poster competition, attracting new and seasoned First Nations artists alike. The tradition dates back to 1967, when the first NAIDOC poster was produced, according to the Committee.
The winner of this year’s competition is Zaachariaha Fielding, a Yankunytjatjara artist and musician from the APY lands in South Australia. Fielding said his poster, Paraulpi, reflects both the stories and sounds of his ancestors, as well as movement through generations:
“The painting is sound … it is the melodies the Elders would sing for the dancers to come forward to them,” Fielding told NITV Radio.
He hopes when Australians see this year’s NAIDOC poster, they will be “grateful for your lineage … grateful for where you come from”.
That history is “power”, “worth” and “strength”, Fielding said. The musician represented Australia at the Eurovision Song contest in 2024, as part of the duo Electric Fields.
The National NAIDOC Committee also recognised Rhoda Roberts AO’s dedication to First Nations storytelling with the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Widjabul Wieybal woman from the Bundjalung nation in northern NSW was
The Committee made the rare decision to honour Roberts posthumously, but said she had been selected for the award before her death.
In a prior statement, Riley — a National NAIDOC Committee co-chair — described Roberts as “a force” who was “fearless, brilliant and deeply committed to community and culture”.
“Rhoda had been selected for this honour, and we felt strongly that it was important to continue recognising her extraordinary contribution. Her legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.”
The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to people who have made profound and lasting impacts on Indigenous peoples through their work, advocacy, and leadership.
