Infant Deaths Linked to Decreasing Bat Populations and Pesticide Use in New Study

Little brown bat, one of the most common bats in North America.Photo:Getty Getty A new study found that a disease decimating local bat populations for nearly two decades may be linked to an increased number of infant deaths. According to the data obtained for the study, the increased use of chemical pesticides on North American farms has increased as the U.S. bat population has declined. At the same time, the infant mortality rate has increased.

Infant Found with 50 Rat Bites Nearly Died from Blood Loss. His Father Was Just Convicted

David Schonabaum.Photo:Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office Content warning: The following article contains disturbing descriptions. A Southern Indiana father was found guilty on three felony charges after his 6-month-old son “nearly died,” according to prosecutors, after suffering more than 50 untreated rat bites at the family’s dilapidated house last year in 2023. The Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Officeannounceda jury found David Anthony Schonabaum guilty on three felonies on Sept. 11.

Influencer Admits She Had 'No Idea' Fireworks Display to Reveal Baby's Sex Would Be Over-the-Top as Photos Go Viral (Exclusive)

Nina Long Photography Nicole Renard Warren didn’t set out to create an over the top sex reveal party — but when she was offered a free pink and blue fireworks display, she jumped at the chance. After finding a company called Big Grin Fireworks that had created fireworks-themed sex reveals in the past, Nicole was offered the service for free. “They wanted to test a new show and asked if they could do something bigger,” says Nicole, an influencer who has over 2 million followers on TikTok.

Influencer Announces Pregnancy One Year After Death of Son Asher, 15 Months: 'Our Hearts Are Torn'

Travel influencerChristine Tran Fergusonhas shared an update on her family’s life. “Our hearts are torn with being grateful and also incredibly sad and missing Asher so much. You are so missed each and every day 👼🏻🕊️.” Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Stock image of pregnant woman holding her bump.

Influencer Caitlin Covington Kicks Off 'Christian Girl Autumn' withTwilight-Themed Clip

Caitlin Covington preparing for Christian Girl Autumn.Photo:Caitlin Covington/Instagram Caitlin Covington/Instagram Caitlin Covington’s favorite season has arrived! The lifestyle blogger, whofirst went viral in 2019alongside fellow bloggerEmily Gemmafor their fall aesthetic coined “Christian Girl Autumn,” shared her excitement for pumpkin spice season and sweater weather in an Instagram video on Sunday, Sept. 1. In the video, Covington lies down on her bed with her eyes closed, dressed in jeans and a sweater, holding a pumpkin in her arms.