The US national parks have always been a source of pride for Americans. In addition to showing off the country's beauty, these parks are also contributing to tourism and give visitors a sense of tranquility. Unfortunately, things have been changing in the past few years. People have discovered that these locations are currently mired in dirt and pollution due to the government shutdown.

The US government shutdown has managed to block funding for quite some time and it is affecting even the national parks. This is especially true after the holidays when people celebrated outdoors but also left their garbage. With no one to clean up after them, the parks are now covered in human waste and dirt.

Yosemite National Park before the government shutdown.

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A father’s relationship with his children is a beautiful bond that cannot be easily broken. But what if on one day, a dad discovers that the child he brought up is not his? This is precisely what happened to one devastated man.

Richard Mason is a devoted father, but he discovered that the three sons he had raised for more than 20 years were not his when doctors told him he had been infertile since birth. He never doubted he was the boys’ biological dad until three years ago when he was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.

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A woman who has been in a vegetative state for more than a decade has just given birth to a baby boy. Although this could be considered a miracle in ancient times, the police know better. An investigation has just been opened to find out who had sexually assaulted the woman at a private nursing care facility.

Sgt. Tommy Thompson, the spokesperson for the Phoenix police confirmed that detectives are currently looking into the Hacienda Skilled Nursing Facility. However, since it is an ongoing investigation, he declined to offer specific information.

The Hacienda Skilled Nursing Facility has implemented new policies since the incident.

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