AARON Rodgers has given praise to a Pittsburgh Steelers player who has made a good impression in practice so far.

The 41-year-old Rodgers penned his one-year, $13.6 million contract with the Steelers last weekend after an offseason filled with uncertainty about his future.

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Aaron Rodgers smiles as he signs his one-year contract worth a maximum $19.5 million with the Pittsburgh Steelers[/caption]

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Rodgers arrived at the Steelers’ first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday.

The four-time NFL MVP will lead the team’s quarterback room, which also consists of veterans Mason Rudolph, Skylar Thompson, and rookie Will Howard.

Rodgers spoke to reporters and was asked about numerous topics, including the sixth-round pick Howard, who is set to be the third-string play caller in Steel City.

The 20-year NFL veteran raved about the soon-to-be 24-year-old Howard.

“Will’s a good kid. We’ve got to talk a little bit. I thought he did really well today,” Rodgers said during his post-practice media availability.

“You know, he seems pretty bright.

“Not too big for him.

“Going through the progressions really well.”

Rodgers then discussed how he will help the Ohio State Buckeyes product this summer.

“I’m gonna be with him every single day in every single meeting,” he explained.

“Found my seat next to him today in the offensive meeting, whether or not that sticks, right next to Will Howard.

“So, I’m gonna help him out as much as I can.”

This isn’t Rodgers’ first rodeo to help a young quarterback out.

During his last few seasons with the Green Bay Packers, he helped mentor a young Jordan Love, who is now the franchise quarterback of the iconic franchise.

Then, Rodgers had a positive relationship with Zach Wilson while teammates with the New York Jets.

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2025 sixth-round pick quarterback Will Howard throws during the NFL Scouting Combine in March[/caption]

Howard won’t have pressure on him with Rodgers and Rudolph over him on the depth chart.

He is coming off a collegiate season in which he led Ohio State to a national title.

Howard was named Offensive MVP of the championship games.

He recorded 83 passing touchdowns against 35 interceptions along with 26 rushing scores in his four years in college.

A BISON has gored a man in front of horrified national park tourists after he made a silly mistake near the wild beast.

It’s the second such violent encounter so far this summer season with the beloved animal which weighs up to 2,000 pounds.

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Yellowstone is the only place in the United States where bison have lived continuously since prehistoric times[/caption]

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A tourist visiting iconic Yellowstone National Park was gored after making a huge error[/caption]

Visitors to Yellowstone National Park have been urged to “respect wildlife” after a 30-year-old from Randolph, New Jersey, was spiked yesterday.

A bison attacked the man after a large group of people got too close to the animal – spooking it – while the iconic animal was in the Old Faithful area.

The visitor was treated for minor injuries after being gored around 9:45 am, according to a park statement.

Park officials have not released the wounded man’s name or condition, however the incident is under investigation.

They said in a statement, “The individual sustained minor injuries and was treated and transported by emergency medical personnel.

“There are no photos or videos of this incident to share.”

Two men have now been gored by a bison so far this summer in Yellowstone.

On May 7, a 47-year-old from Cape Coral, Florida, sustained minor injuries after being spiked in the Lake Village area.

The park warned on social media, “Wildlife in Yellowstone are wild and can be dangerous.

“Bison will defend their space when threatened and have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal.

“They are unpredictable and can run three times faster than humans.”

Bison attacks are rare – but they can be deadly, said National Geographic.

There were two reported incidents in 2024 and one in 2023, when a 47-year-old woman from Arizona suffered significant injuries to her chest and abdomen.

CALF KILLED

Two years ago, Clifford Walters of Hawaii pleaded guilty to intentionally disturbing wildlife in Yellowstone National Park after he was pictured holding a newborn bison calf.

The calf was later euthanized by park staff because it was abandoned by the herd.

Walters was fined $500 and ordered to make a $500 Community Service payment to Yellowstone Forever Wildlife Protection Fund.

In 2022, a 25-year-old visitor from Ohio was gored and tossed into the air after getting within 10 feet of a bison.

A 2019 report from Utah state university said that bisons injure more people in Yellowstone than any other wildlife.

KILLED VISITOR

Between 1978 and 1992, 56 people were wounded and two people died from bison attacks at the famous park.

Half of such attacks occur when visitors try to take a pic with a bison.

Bison are not fluffy cows or gentle Disney critters

Commonsense advice from Yellowstone visitor

Besides getting too close, ignorant visitors have been known to pick up baby bison.

Such contact can cause the baby to be shunned by its herd and thus die.

NOT DISNEY CRITTER

News of the latest attack hasn’t won any sympathy from Americans.

Many claimed such incidents were “natural selection” for such “morons.”

One person added: “I was in Yellowstone a few months ago, and there were signs all over the place, telling you not to approach the wildlife. If he ignored the signs then what did he expect?”

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There are plenty of warning signs in Yellowstone[/caption]

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The National Park Service has also issued this anti-petting advice on social media[/caption]

Another advised on social media, “OK all you tourists. Bison are not fluffy cows or gentle Disney critters.

“They are massive beasts that everyone should give them their space.

“People learn the hard way, and painfully so, that these animals have a quick temper and will react violently if they feel threatened or harassed.”

Others said that visitors deserved to be gored if they ignored plentiful signs warning the bison are wild beasts, and tried to either pat the animals or get too close for selfies.

One bison fan added, “Yellowstone is not a petting zoo.”

Yellowstone had 4,744,353 visitors last year.

The American bison was named the national mammal of the United States on May 9, 2016.

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Wildlife attacks can be easily avoided, say park officials[/caption]

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Park officials want visitors to stay safe – and be aware they’re around wild animals, not pets[/caption]

CUSTOMERS in several major US states can’t get their hands on a classic breakfast item at grocery stores.

The product is banned entirely from shelves for several reasons.

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Grocery shoppers in 20 states won’t see a version of a classic breakfast item on shelves (stock image)[/caption]

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Raw milk is mostly not allowed on retail shelves (stock image)[/caption]

At the top of the list is potential health risks for selling raw milk to consumers, as noted by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Typically, milk sold to Americans goes through a five-step process before it ever arrives at retailers.

First and most importantly is pasteurization, which heats the milk to a certain temperature that kills bacteria such as E.coli, Salmonella, and Listeria, all of which could cause serious illness.

It’s then cooled quickly afterward to stop potential bacteria growth before the third step of homogenization.

This is a process that breaks down the fat in milk, preventing separation to create a smooth and creamy texture.

Fortification comes afterwards with added vitamin A or D for nutritional value, and the fifth and final step is packaging before sale to consumers nationwide.

Selling raw milk on shelves would completely negate the first four steps and skip right to packaging.

Of course, this could lead to potential health problems if bacteria like E.Coli, Listeria, Salmonella, or several others are present.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), raw milk is at least 150 times more likely to cause illness than milk that’s been pasteurized.

It’s particularly dangerous to children, pregnant people, seniors, and those who are immunocompromised.

Even so, states have decided whether or not to ban raw milk sales for years.

At least 20 have bans on raw milk sales for human consumption, including Alabama, Alaska, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

Many of the states on the list still allow raw milk sales with restrictions, including if it stays on farms, if its used for pets, if establishments that sell it have certain licenses, or if the packaging has clear warning labels.

New Jersey and Louisiana are the only states with a comprehensive and complete ban on the sale or distribution of raw milk for human consumption.

Top retailers like Walmart and Kroger also don’t stock raw milk no matter what due to FDA guidance.

EXCEPTIONS MADE

There are some legal loopholes in at least three states.

Those who sell raw milk that’s direct from a farm with a license inside a specially regulated store can do so in California, for example, so long as there’s health warning labels.

In Pennsylvania, it’s also legal in retailers with permits.

For New Yorkers, it’s legal only if the raw milk is sold on the farm where it was produced.

While some studies have suggested potential benefits of raw milk consumption due to natural enzymes and probiotics it contains, the FDA has strongly advised that the risks outweigh it.

TESTS TAKEN AWAY

Milk production in the United States also underwent a massive change after the FDA suspended its quality testing program for Grad A options and other dairy products, per Reuters.

The suspension took effect on April 21, and specifically affected proficiency testing for raw milk as well.

But, why the suspension?

It comes from a mix of reasons, including the FDA’s budget cuts, lab closures, and overall staff reductions at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

This doesn’t mean that milk is now unsafe to consume, as the FDA still works directly with states to test and analyze samples, but some experts believe it could eventually cause issues.

Egg prices are also still high this year amid shortages with the outbreak of the H5N1 bird flu virus.

There are also at least 12 states that ban another popular grocery item, and more could be doing the same soon.

VETERAN soap actor Chris Robinson has died aged 86 at his home in Arizona.

He is best remembered as Dr Rick Webber in General Hospital and and Jack Hamilton in The Bold and the Beautiful.

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Chris Robinson has died at 86[/caption]

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Robinson pictured in 1980 when he was a staple on General Hospital[/caption]

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Robinson was the face of Vicks cough syrup for a short time, before a tax evasion scandal scuppered the partnership[/caption]

Fellow actor and co-star MJ Allen wrote: “He peacefully passed in his sleep at his ranch near Sedona, Arizona.

“He had been in heart failure for some time and is his official cause of death.”

Robinson was born in West Palm Beach on November 5, 1938.

His long career began in 1957 with an uncredited role in the crime drama The Midnight Story.

Following three other low-budget films, he broke into TV in 1960 with episodes of the western Colt 45 and the drama anthology Zane Grey Theatre.

Guest appearances flooded in for him until he was eventually cast in the war drama 12 O’Clock High.

Robinson debuted on General Hospital in 1978, where he was planted as a staple for eight seasons.

He also enjoyed a short stint at the spokesperson for Vicks Formula 44 cough syrup in 1984, playing on his fame as a fictional doctor.

In his rep role, he delivered the line: “I’m not a doctor, but I do play one on TV,” which became a famous catchphrase and popular punchline.

However, a tax evasion scandal brought his commercial foray to an abrupt halt.

After General Hospital, Robinson hopped over to daytime soap Another World – playing Jason Frame for 20 episodes.

Then, in 1992, he began a 13-season recurring stint on The Bold and the Beautiful.

After a 16-year Hiatus, the actor returned to General Hospital in 2002, but his character was brutally murdered.

His character made another return from beyond the grave in 2013, when Robinson appeared in the show’s 50th-anniversary celebration as the doctor’s spirit.

His most recent credit was is the the 2022 independent film Just For a Week, when he shared the screen with MJ Allen who shared the news of his death.

Allen wrote: “Jacquie [Chris’s wife] just called me a bit ago and informed me that my good friend and collaborator Hollywood legend Chris Robinson has passed away.

“We knew this was coming, but it always sucks. We just had lunch a few weeks ago, but he was in bad shape.”

Robinson leaves behind his wife of fourteen years, artist-actor Jacquie Shane-Robinson, sons Shane, Coby, Christian, Taylor, Christopher Robinson, Christopher Lance and adopted son Robb Walker.

He also had five grandchildren.

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Robinson was a veteran of daytime TV dramas[/caption]

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