Sign in

The New Sentinel

@thenewsentinel.bsky.social
487 followers 1.3K following 116 posts

Your trusted source for comprehensive, human-generated news coverage and insightful commentary on the events shaping our world.

PostsRepliesMedia
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
You probably didn’t have pneumonic plague (aka the Black Death) on your 2026 bingo card, but here we are. A lab technician from Siberia has died of the plague. Will they be able to contain it? Or will this become a global outbreak? newsentinel.org/news/hundred...
newsentinel.org
Hundreds Quarantined in Russia After Pneumonic Plague Death
You probably didn't have pneumonic plague (also known as the Black Death) on your 2026 bingo card, but here we are.
000
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Pet lovers be aware: researchers have found toxic chemicals in 99% of commercial cat food brands in the USA. newsentinel.org/news/toxic-c...
newsentinel.org
Toxic Chemicals Have Been Found in Commercial Cat Foods
The Clean Label Project has discovered heavy metals and dangerous toxins in nearly all of the commercial cat foods it tested.
000
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Some people are insisting that the 2026/2027 El Nino event isn't going to affect the USA "too badly" as far as severe weather over the next several months. What do you think? newsentinel.org/environment/...
newsentinel.org
El Niño Updates: How will This Year's Weather Affect the USA? - The New Sentinel
Meteorologists are conflicted about how this year's El Niño weather patterns will affect the USA. Here are some possible predictions.
000
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Do you like coffee? Cinnamon? Tajín? Sriracha? With global shipping routes reducing significantly due to fuel shortages, combined with crop failures, many of your favorites may be unavailable soon. Best to stock up while you still can. newsentinel.org/economy-mark... #FoodSecurity
newsentinel.org
Global Food Shock is Imminent: Stock Up on Your Favorites Now - The New Sentinel
Shipping requires fuel, which is in short supply now. Combine that with global crop failures, and worldwide food shortages may be imminent.
020
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Today is the feast day of St. Hildegard von Bingen! Nearly 1,000 years ago she created a recipe for "cookies of joy" to ease depression and anxiety. Considering the state of the world right now, these biscuits may be just what we need. newsentinel.org/posts/beat-t... #cookies #anxiety
000
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Another fleck of light in the darkness. Many of us were traumatized by images of sea turtles with straws stuck in their nostrils, or trapped in fishing nets. After years of conservation efforts, they are no longer endangered! newsentinel.org/good-news/go...
newsentinel.org
Good News! Green Sea Turtles Are No Longer Endangered - The New Sentinel
After decades of sustained action, green sea turtles are now bouncing back from near-extinction and are officially no longer endangered.
010
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Things are bad everywhere right now, but here's a small glimmer of hope: a city in Quebec now recognizes trees as sentient beings, with legal rights and protections. newsentinel.org/environment/...
newsentinel.org
Canadian City Labels Trees as Sentient Beings with Legal Rights
Terrasse-Vaudrueil is the first governing body in North America to sign the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Trees.
000
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Gen Z and Gen Alpha score lower on cognitive tests than their predecessors. Furthermore, many lack basic skills across the board. Are we raising young people who are going to be incapable of functioning as independent adults? tinyurl.com/yfbx98wf #GenZ #Parenting
tinyurl.com
Are We Raising Children who are Incapable of Independence?
Gen Z and Gen Alpha are cognitively less capable than previous generations. How can these generations function independently as they grow up?
000
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
A roundup of recent climate-related catastrophes and seismic events: newsentinel.org/environment/... #climatechange #climate
newsentinel.org
CLIMATE NEWS: Major Weather and Seismic Events Worldwide
Climate change has caused record-breaking weather and seismic events around the world, including earthquakes, floods, droughts, and fires.
000
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's response to Trump renaming "Lake Ontario" to "Lake America" in a fit of pique was to put up a billboard saying "Lake Ontario, Now and Always." newsentinel.org/politics/tru... #LakeOntario #Trump
newsentinel.org
Trump Renamed Lake Ontario "Lake America": Canada Says "No".
Trump changed "Lake Ontario's" name to "Lake America" in a fit of pique over trade tariffs. Canada's response is a firm: "NO".
000
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
AI enthusiasts seem to think that these programs are the best things around, but humans consistently outperform AI in several different areas: newsentinel.org/posts/where-... Are you team AI? Or team human creativity? #AI
newsentinel.org
10 Ways in Which Humans Consistently Outperform AI
AI is being used for everything from college essays to medical screening, but studies show that it can't replace essential human skills.
000
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
The climate crisis is obliterating food crops worldwide. This includes cacao plants. If you're a chocolate lover, baker, or prepper, you might want to stock up on cocoa while you still can. Candy makers are now using fake chocolate too. newsentinel.org/posts/candy-... #chocolate
newsentinel.org
Candy Makers can No Longer Label Some Products as "Chocolate"
Many candy makers can no longer label products of theirs as "chocolate" because their cocoa content percentages are below legal limits.
000
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Cats kill billions of wild animals every year. Many of these deaths are caused by feral cats, but pets contribute to those numbers significantly. With wild species disappearing daily, should pet cats be banned from roaming outdoors? Let us know your thoughts. newsentinel.org/opinion/shou... #Cats
newsentinel.org
Should Pet Cats be Banned from Roaming Outside?
Cats kill billions of wild animals every year. With more species disappearing daily, should pet cats be banned from roaming outdoors?
000
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Laboratories love beagles because no matter how much they abuse these sweet, gentle little dogs, they won't turn mean. The activists who freed beagles from the horrific conditions in Ridglan Farms now face prison time. This is not okay. newsentinel.org/posts/activi... #Ridglan #dogs
newsentinel.org
Activists who Freed Beagles from Horrific Lab Face Years in Prison
The activists who broke into Ridglan Farms and freed 22 beagles from horrific abuse now face over 30 years in prison for that rescue.
011
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
If you've ever been misdiagnosed, invalidated, or otherwise mistreated by medical professionals, you're not alone. In fact, the WHO estimates that roughly 2.6 million people die worldwide each year due to medical errors. newsentinel.org/science/medi... #medicine #doctors
newsentinel.org
Medical Errors Among the Top Causes of Death, Experts Warn
The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that roughly 2.6 million people die each year worldwide due to medical errors.
000
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Friday Feel-Good Story: On a hilltop overlooking Ráquira, Colombia, stands an enormous, incredibly happy-looking pig. In fact, it’s a 29-foot-tall piggy bank that collects donations for local animal shelters! newsentinel.org/arts-culture...
newsentinel.org
World's Largest Piggy Bank Collects Donations for Animal Shelters
In Ráquira, Colombia, a smiling, 30-foot-tall piggy bank collects monetary donations for local animal rescue organizations and shelters.
010
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
An Ontario woman has been awarded $400,000 for the “many physical and psychological harms” her husband inflicted upon her over the 54 years that they were married. This opens new doors for people to receive compensation from those who harmed them. tinyurl.com/57hpfj4m #abuse
tinyurl.com
Ontario Woman Awarded $400,000 for Husband's Years of Abuse
A woman whose husband abused her physically and psychologically for 54 years was awarded $400,000 in compensation, in a legal first.
000
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Over the past three decades, Costa Rica has managed to double its forest canopy, which now covers between 50 and 60 % of the country. It has also established protection protocols for its natural resources. newsentinel.org/posts/costa-... #climatechange #costarica #environment
newsentinel.org
Costa Rica Became First Country to Reverse Deforestation
Climate change is wreaking havoc worldwide, but Costa Rica is the first country to reverse deforestation and ensure future protections.
000
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
You've probably noticed a stark increase in "main character syndrome" in individuals over the past few years. Has this type of self-absorbed individualism forever changed how human beings relate to one another? newsentinel.org/opinion/has-... #humanity
newsentinel.org
Has Individualism Changed Human Interaction?
Individualism, aka "main character syndrome", seems pervasive in both social media and real life. Has it changed human interaction forever?
000
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Desperate times call for desperate measures. After being de-funded by the Trump administration, researchers started an OnlyFans account to continue researching yellow-bellied marmots. The site, "OnlyMarms", has already raised thousands. tinyurl.com/mw2zw5vt #OnlyFans
tinyurl.com
Scientists Launched an OnlyFans Account for Their Marmots
After the Trump administration de-funded their research, scientists launched an OnlyFans account featuring their yellow-bellied marmots.
011
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Friday Feel-Good Story: Beyli, a two-year-old poodle, was rescued in Venezuela after surviving for 29 days in a collapsed building. He's doing well, and has been reunited with his family. Beyli was found curled up beside the body of his owner's mother. newsentinel.org/good-news/mi...
newsentinel.org
Miracle Dog "Beyli" Found Alive After Venezuelan Earthquakes
A two-year-old poodle named Beyli has miraculously been found alive a month after the devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela.
000
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Intense weather events are obliterating crops around the world. China is taking steps towards greater food security, and the actions its leaders are taking to ensure that its people are fed should be emulated worldwide. Here’s why: tinyurl.com/mu5x4nt3 #FoodSecurity #China
tinyurl.com
China is Prioritizing Food Security, and We Should Too
China is taking major strides towards greater food security. Here's why we should all prioritize similar initiatives in our own countries.
010
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
The world is on fire. Droughts and floods are obliterating crops around the globe, which will make even basic commodities scarcer. This year's "mind-blowing" Super El Niño event is wreaking havoc everywhere. Are we prepared for what it may unleash? newsentinel.org/environment/...
newsentinel.org
This Year's Record-Breaking "Super El Niño" May be Devastating
The 1877 super El Niño was the "worst environmental disaster to ever befall humanity". The event predicted for 2026 may be even worse.
000
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
People can't "just get over" traumatic childhoods. Recent studies show that children who experienced violence at a young age have the same brain activity as soldiers who have PTSD from active combat. newsentinel.org/posts/early-... #abuse #trauma #PTSD #GazaKids #GazaGenocide‌
newsentinel.org
Early Childhood Trauma Affects Brain Development Like PTSD
Early Childhood Trauma Affects Brain Development Like PTSD
000
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Friday Feel-Good Story: Many retirement communities bring in foster kittens to spend time with their residents. The elders benefit greatly from spending time with these furry friends, and it helps the kittens to socialize too. #AdoptDontShop newsentinel.org/posts/friday...
newsentinel.org
Retirement Community Pairs Elderly Residents with Foster Kittens
Many retirement homes are counteracting senior loneliness by bringing in foster kittens for the residents to cuddle and help care for.
010
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
How often do you see people labelling others as narcissists on social media? Is there a sudden epidemic of cluster-B personality disorders out there? Or are individuals simply condemning those whose lives don't revolve around them? newsentinel.org/opinion/is-e... #Narcissist #NPD #Narcissism
newsentinel.org
Is Everyone a Narcissist Now?
Why are so many people being labelled as "narcissists" rather than being seen as selfish, or simply flawed human beings doing their best?
011
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Over 60% of cacao is grown in West Africa, but climate change is causing severe crop failures. As a result, cocoa content in popular candies has dropped to the point where they can no longer legally be labelled as "chocolate". What are your thoughts? tinyurl.com/43kst4vs #chocolate #climatechange
tinyurl.com
Candy Makers can No Longer Label Some Products as "Chocolate"
Many candy makers can no longer label products of theirs as "chocolate" because their cocoa content percentages are below legal limits.
000
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Friday Feel-Good Story: At Zack’s Finest Deli in Staten Island, NY, good grades earn snacks and cash prizes! Owner Wail Alselwi started the "Grades for Grabs" initiative to encourage academic excellence in his community. shorturl.at/1t7Zq #GradesforGrabs #GoodNews
000
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
In December of this year, Selective Service registration will be automatic, drafting “every male US citizen and every other male person” in the country between the ages of 18 & 26. How do you feel about this? Do you have family members within this age bracket? newsentinel.org/news/usa-aut...
newsentinel.org
USA Automatic Military Draft Registration Begins in December
In December of this year, automatic military draft registration begins across the USA. Here's what it means for America's young men.
235
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
The beautiful succulent many people keep in a pot in case of household burns may hold clues for future Alzheimer's treatments. A compound in Aloe known as beta-sitosterol appears to bind strongly to two enzymes central to Alzheimer’s disease. #alzheimers newsentinel.org/science/a-co...
newsentinel.org
A Compound in Aloe Vera May Help Fight Alzheimer's Disease
A new study used computer simulations to examine how the Aloe vera's natural chemicals interact with brain enzymes tied to memory loss.
000
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Did you know that there's a vegetarian spider living in Mexico and South America? Bagheera kiplingi, a small jumping spider, is the only known species that thrives on a primarily vegetarian diet. newsentinel.org/environment/... #vegetarian #plantbased
newsentinel.org
Meet The World's Only Vegetarian Spider: Bagheera kiplingi
Bagheera kiplingi, a small Mexican jumping spider, is the only known spider species that thrives on a primarily vegetarian diet.
011
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
GOOD NEWS: For decades, the giant panda was a key symbol for endangered species awareness, activism, and protection. Thanks to massive conservation efforts, pandas are no longer on the endangered list! newsentinel.org/good-news/go... #animals #pandas #GiantPanda
newsentinel.org
Good News! Giant Pandas are Off the Endangered List - The New Sentinel
After years of captive breeding programs, habitat replenishment, and protection from hunting, giant pandas are no longer endangered!
173
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
With climate change accelerating and crop failures seeming imminent, could ocean farming be the solution for greater global food security? newsentinel.org/environment/... #FoodSecurity #ClimateEmergency
newsentinel.org
Alora Aims to Combat Global Food Insecurity with Ocean Farming
Alora has developed an innovative ocean farming approach to combat food insecurity: cultivating rice on floating islands in the sea.
000
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Have you noticed that a lot of people are turning back to books, magazines, DVDs, and either CDs or vinyl instead of relying wholly on digital entertainment? People seem to be reconnecting with humanity in the face of AI/digital overload. newsentinel.org/arts-culture... #books
newsentinel.org
The Rise of AI is Creating A Massive Revival in Analog Media
As AI infiltrates nearly every aspect of our daily lives, people are turning back to books, records, and other forms of analog media.
020
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
How many 13-year-olds you know would be able to swim 4 hours straight to save their loved ones? That's exactly what Austin Appelbee did: he swam several km to get help when his mother and siblings were swept out to sea on their paddleboard: newsentinel.org/good-news/au... #GoodNews
newsentinel.org
13-Year-Old Austin Appelbee Swam 4 km to Save His Family
Austin Appelbee swam 4 km to get help after his mother and younger siblings were pulled out to sea on their paddleboard.
020
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
How do you feel about replacing the milk you drink with genetically identical, lab-grown "Remilk" created by an Israeli startup group? Would you consider this to be an ethical vegan alternative to dairy? newsentinel.org/posts/israel... #Israel #vegan #dairy #veganfortheanimals
newsentinel.org
Israeli Lab-Grown "Remilk" Coming to US Stores This Year
An Israeli startup has launched "Remilk": made with proteins genetically identical to cow’s milk, but created in a lab rather than an udder.
000
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
In The Book of Beasts, author Elizabeth Sulis Kim — founder of Cunning Folk Magazine — takes us on a journey to meet 12 sacred animals from world folklore, myth, and legend, reconnecting us with our wild cousins once again. newsentinel.org/arts-culture... #Folklore #Mythology #Animals
newsentinel.org
The Book of Beasts: A Modern Bestiary with an Ancient Heart
In The Book of Beasts, author Elizabeth Sulis Kim takes us on a journey to meet 12 sacred animals from world mythology and folklore.
021
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
The Trump administration has released more information about the reality of UAPs/UFOs, as well as interactions with extraterrestrial species. But what do the released files actually contain? And how will this disclosure affect our future? newsentinel.org/posts/uap-uf... #UAP #Aliens #UFO
newsentinel.org
UAP (UFO) Disclosure Updates from the Trump Administration
The latest UAP/UFO updates from the Trump administration don't deliver the information that citizens have been asking for.
000
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
If you're a history buff or Outlander fan, consider celebrating this Fourth of July with historical dishes! Try 18th century fried chicken, corn dogs, and apple pie recipes here: newsentinel.org/posts/celebr... #Outlander #Revolution
newsentinel.org
Celebrate the USA's 250th Anniversary with Colonial Recipes
Celebrate this special Fourth of July event with Colonial recipes that the USA's Founding Fathers would have enjoyed 250 years ago!
000
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
If you're interested in permaculture gardening/farming, homesteading, herbal medicine, and other areas of self-sufficiency, Permies.com is offering an amazing information bundle. It's $382 worth of digital content for $35, and well worth it! permies.com/t/homestead-...
permies.com
Permaculture and homesteading goofballs
Permaculture and homesteading community with forums, videos, podcasts, articles, and other resources. Come and join the discussion!
020
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
The "flexitarian" Planetary Health Diet, developed by the EAT-Lancet Commission and championed by leading researchers at Harvard and reputable institutions worldwide, offers compelling evidence that what’s best for our bodies may also be best for the planet.: newsentinel.org/environment/...
newsentinel.org
Scientists Unveil the Planetary Health Diet
The Planetary Health Diet offers compelling evidence that what's best for our bodies may also be best for the planet.
010
Reposted by The New Sentinel
Digital Brain @yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
California just performed brain surgery to inject stem cells directly into a patient's striatum, the first time ever for Huntington's. The 6 hour procedure happened inside an MRI scanner. Could this finally stop a disease that has had zero...
sinapti.ca
California begins the first human trial of neuronal therapy for Huntington's disease: the first patient has already been operated on. - Sinaptica
For the first time in history, a patient with Huntington's disease received a direct injection of neural stem cells into their brain in May 2026. The clinical t
11360100
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Plant-based meat and dairy alternatives have grown in popularity as people choose more ethical diets and lifestyle choices. As such, it's a slap in the face to discover that hundreds of vegan food products are tainted with dangerous toxins: newsentinel.org/science/pois... #vegan
newsentinel.org
Poisonous Mycotoxins Found in Plant-Based UK Foods and Drinks
A recent study done on 212 plant-based foods and drinks across the UK determined that all of them were tainted with dangerous mycotoxins.
000
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Plant-based meat and dairy alternatives have grown in popularity as people choose more ethical diets and lifestyle choices. As such, it's a slap in the face to discover that hundreds of vegan food products are tainted with dangerous toxins: newsentinel.org/science/pois... #vegan
newsentinel.org
Poisonous Mycotoxins Found in Plant-Based UK Foods and Drinks
A recent study done on 212 plant-based foods and drinks across the UK determined that all of them were tainted with dangerous mycotoxins.
000
Reposted by The New Sentinel
God @thegodshow.com · 20/06/2026
Thou shalt not blame “radical left lunatics” because you’re incapable of defeating algae.
18672601401
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Tulsi Gabbard has released "never-before-seen" files, which imply that Fauci mislead Congress while under oath about the origins of COVID-19. If the documents prove true, it could have dire consequences for public faith in science and medicine. newsentinel.org/news/tulsi-g... #covid #fauci
newsentinel.org
Tulsi Gabbard Claims Fauci Lied to Congress About COVID-19
Tulsi Gabbard has released "never-before-seen" files, which imply that Fauci mislead Congress while under oath about the origins of COVID-19.
000
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Current findings suggest that cartilage may be restored through either a targeted injection or a pill. If the results show success in humans, these treatments could eliminate the need for knee & hip replacement surgeries. newsentinel.org/science/scie...
newsentinel.org
Scientists Can Reverse Cartilage Loss and Prevent Arthritis
Researchers at Stanford Medicine discovered a groundbreaking treatment that can reverse cartilage loss in aging joints.
000
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Over 11% of Canadians live below the poverty line, and those who suffer the most severe financial issues are disabled individuals on benefits. Sadly, many of them are considering assisted dying (MAiD) as an alternative to living in abject poverty: newsentinel.org/posts/is-can...
newsentinel.org
Is Canada's MAiD Program Driving Poor People to Suicide?
Many vulnerable Canadians who struggle with meagre disability benefits seem to be contemplating assisted dying via the MAiD program.
000
Reposted by The New Sentinel
Jessica Lussenhop @jlussenhop.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Andy Mannix and @jeremykohler.bsky.social have a new installment in what we've been calling our "Forgive and Forget" series. It asks the question, why don't adults with concrete knowledge of child abuse face consequences when they fail to report it to authorities? www.propublica.org/article/minn...
propublica.org
Lawmaker Calls for Stronger Mandatory Reporting Rules Following Our Investigation Into Church Abuse Case
Mandatory reporters in Minnesota can be charged with a misdemeanor if they do not report child abuse to authorities. But violators of the statute are rarely convicted, and fines are often similar to t...
922671
The New Sentinel @thenewsentinel.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Many people are diagnosed with both autism and ADHD, but scientists now believe that they may be overlapping traits rather than entirely different or comorbid conditions. What do you think? newsentinel.org/science/scie... #AutismAwareness #Autism #ADHD
newsentinel.org
Scientists Suggest Autism and ADHD are Overlapping Traits
New scientific research implies that shared clinical traits between autism and ADHD are associated with overlapping genetic mechanisms.
130