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Ole Braatelien, a writer for The Western Journal since 2022, earned his bachelor's from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Visitors are seen at Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming on May 1, 2021.

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Bison Scalded to Death in Yellowstone's Grand Prismatic Spring

Spectators watched in horror as the bison met its demise. Some witnesses posted photos and video of the animal.

By Ole Braatelien June 29, 2025

A toothbrush placed on a shelf in Clermont-Ferrand, in the department of Puy de Dome in central France, on Oct. 15, 2024.

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Missing Toothbrush Found 52 Years Later After Man Feels Strange Sensation

He was just 12 years old when it happened, but he was too afraid to tell his parents. 52 years later, it all came back.

By Ole Braatelien June 29, 2025

Gilbert, the golden retriever owned by the late Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman, was euthanized after sustaining injuries during the assassination of Hortman and her husband on June 14, 2025.

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Tragedy After Tragedy: Murdered Minnesota Lawmakers' Dog Also Shot

The Hortman family had tried training their golden retriever as a service dog, but he was "too happy-go-lucky."

By Ole Braatelien June 29, 2025

The exterior of a Krispy Kreme store is seen on Feb. 13, 2024, in Austin, Texas.

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Krispy Kreme Delivers Bad News to McDonald's: 'Unsustainable'

The two food giants had partnered together for more than a year. The plan was to sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts at every McDonald's in the U.S.

By Ole Braatelien June 29, 2025

A picture taken on June 16, 2022, in Oslo, Norway, shows Marius Borg Høiby sitting next to his mother, Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit.

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European Kingdom Shaken as Crown Princess' Son Hit With Multiple Heinous Charges

The number of victims was reportedly "double-digit." While he faces multiple serious charges, he is still pending a trial.

By Ole Braatelien June 29, 2025

An alligator is seen during a visit to Everglades National Park in Florida on Dec. 7, 2023.

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DHS Posts AI Image of Alligators in ICE Hats: 'Coming Soon!'

The image is likely a nod to "Alligator Alcatraz," a new detention center in the Florida Everglades surrounded by swamps.

By Ole Braatelien June 28, 2025

Mt. Whitney, located in the Sierra Nevada mountains, is the highest mountain in the contiguous United States.

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The Horrifying Things 14-Year-Old Son Saw Before Walking Off Cliff: Father

He kept saying he wanted to go back to the car as he walked toward the cliff. His father was unable to grab him in time.

By Ole Braatelien June 28, 2025

A seal for the Department of Justice is seen on a podium ahead of a news conference with U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland at the Department of Justice Building on March 21, 2024 in Washington, DC.

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DOJ Pressure Too Much, Major University President Resigns Amid DEI Investigation

The Trump administration had given the president plenty of warnings to correct the university's diversity, equity and inclusion practices.

By Ole Braatelien June 28, 2025

A small private jet plane at the end of a runway at the Nashville airport preparing to take off.

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Investigation Reveals the Animal That Was Seen Right Before Fatal Plane Crash

The radio operator on the ground had reportedly informed the pilot about the runway hazard just before he landed.

By Ole Braatelien June 23, 2025

Different toys on a table in a playroom.

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Mom Arrives at Day Care to Screams of Her 9-Month-Old, Hospital's Test Reveals Sick Contaminant

In recent years, former employees of the day care alleged to have witnessed repeated instances of child abuse.

By Ole Braatelien June 22, 2025

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