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Ole Braatelien has been writing for The Western Journal since 2022. He earned his bachelor's degree from ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

On Dec. 8, Cecil the dog, left, ate $4,000 in cash off of the kitchen table, forcing the Pittsburgh couple who own him to go through a delicate retrieval process, which they documented in a now viral Instagram post.

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Watch: Story of Couple's Dog Eating $4K in Cash - And Their Efforts to Make Bank Deposit - Goes Viral

This Pittsburgh couple probably didn't think they would be dealing with this situation when they woke up that morning.

By Ole Braatelien January 14, 2024

A woman holds a "Santa Muerte" statueette in a file photo in New York City in August.

Leonardo Munoz / AFP via Getty Images

Exorcist Raises Alarm on Rapidly Spreading Death Cult Tied to 'Notable Increase' in Demonic Activity, 'Possession'

"Prisons ... have become privileged places for this cult and there does not appear to be a single prison in Mexico where it is not practiced."

By Ole Braatelien January 9, 2024

A watchdog group said it's too soon to know the effect that using virtual reality headsets will have on developing young minds and bodies.

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'Chilling': Smart Toys Are Increasingly Recording and Tracking Your Kids, Warns Watchdog Report

A new report revealed troubling insights about "smart toys." Here are some recommendations for keeping your children safe this Christmas.

By Ole Braatelien December 25, 2023

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Zoo Abruptly Closes After Gruesome Object Discovered Hanging from Tiger's Mouth

Zookeepers at a Pakistani zoo made a grisly discovery one morning, hanging from a tiger's mouth. There were three other tigers in the den.

By Ole Braatelien December 16, 2023

This Instagram screen shot shows Pedro Henrique, who died in the middle of a performance in Brazil.

todahmusic / Instagram Screen Shot

Gospel Singer, 30, Collapses and Dies on Stage During Live Performance

A Gospel singer died suddenly during a performance. Doctors suspect it was a massive heart attack that killed the 30-year-old.

By Ole Braatelien December 15, 2023

Felicity Party (Saadet) Deputy Hasan Bitmez collapsed while delivering a speech at the Turkish Grand National Assembly in Ankara Tuesday. Officials announced Thursday that Bitmez had died.

Adem Altan - AFP / Getty Images

Politician Who Collapsed After Threatening Israel with 'Wrath of Allah' Dies

Two days after having a heart attack during an anti-Israel speech, this Turkish politician died in the hospital.

By Ole Braatelien December 14, 2023

During a CNN Town Hall Wednesday, GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy laid out his reasons for believing that the events at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, were an "inside job" by the FBI.

@VivekGRamaswamy / X screen shot

Vivek Ramaswamy Doubles Down After CNN Anchor Confronts Him About Jan. 6 Being 'Inside Job'

A CNN anchor tried to get Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to back down on his Jan. 6 claims. It didn't go so well for her.

By Ole Braatelien December 14, 2023

The tense confrontation between GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and Brian Kilmeade of "Fox and Friends" went on for several minutes Thursday.

Fox News / YouTube screen shot

Brian Kilmeade Gets in Heated Shouting Match with Vivek Ramaswamy Live on Fox News

Fox News host Brian Kilmeade lost it when he began arguing with Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy over his views on Russia.

By Ole Braatelien December 7, 2023

McDonald's shared this artist's depiction of a CosMc's sign when it announced its spinoff restaurants Dec. 6.

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McDonald's Unveils Menu and Initial Locations for New Spinoff Restaurant Concept

McDonald's is launching a spinoff restaurant based on an alien franchise character, with a menu "rooted in beverage exploration."

By Ole Braatelien December 7, 2023

A CV-22 Osprey assigned to the Air Force's 21st Special Operations Squadron flies over Yokota Air Base, Japan, on June 15, 2020.

Yasuo Osakabe / U.S. Air Force

US Military Grounds Entire Fleet of Advanced Osprey Aircraft After Deadly 'Mishap'

Three branches of the military grounded their Osprey fleets following a crash in Japan that killed eight crew members.

By Ole Braatelien December 7, 2023

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Watch: Story of Couple's Dog Eating $4K in Cash - And Their Efforts to Make Bank Deposit - Goes Viral

Exorcist Raises Alarm on Rapidly Spreading Death Cult Tied to 'Notable Increase' in Demonic Activity, 'Possession'

'Chilling': Smart Toys Are Increasingly Recording and Tracking Your Kids, Warns Watchdog Report

Zoo Abruptly Closes After Gruesome Object Discovered Hanging from Tiger's Mouth

Gospel Singer, 30, Collapses and Dies on Stage During Live Performance

Politician Who Collapsed After Threatening Israel with 'Wrath of Allah' Dies

Vivek Ramaswamy Doubles Down After CNN Anchor Confronts Him About Jan. 6 Being 'Inside Job'

Brian Kilmeade Gets in Heated Shouting Match with Vivek Ramaswamy Live on Fox News

McDonald's Unveils Menu and Initial Locations for New Spinoff Restaurant Concept

US Military Grounds Entire Fleet of Advanced Osprey Aircraft After Deadly 'Mishap'

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