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Don’t let calf pain ruin your walk or hike—do these four exercises to improve mobility in your tight calves

Don’t let calf pain ruin your walk or hike—do these four exercises to improve mobility in your tight calves

Published by Jenni Sidey

Calf pain is one of the worst parts of stopping during a hike. Or worse still, once you’ve returned home and relaxed, only to get up and feel the intense tightness in your lower legs. I find it particularly bothersome when I try to start walking again after stopping for lunch. I stand up and discover my calves feel tight, and then it takes at least a mile to shake off the feeling. When I hike, I usually cover a much longer distance than my regular walks, which results in muscle usage that my body isn’t used to, and this could be the reason for the pain in my calves, according to physical therapist Cullen Johnson. Latest Videos From “Calf pain commonly occurs when muscles have been overused,” says Johnson of ATI Physical Therapy. “Sudden increases in activity, inadequate warm-ups, muscle strains or limited ankle mobility can all be culprits, too.” You may like I asked Johnson what to do about my tight calves on the trail, and the subsequent soreness I tend to wake …

“The Golden Calf”: Trump’s sculpture artist speaks out

“The Golden Calf”: Trump’s sculpture artist speaks out

Published by Sam Flores

The sculptor behind the giant gold Trump statue at Trump Doral says the project involved crypto financiers, delayed payments, demands to slim down Donald Trump’s appearance and an internal nickname: “the golden calf.” In a surreal interview with independent journalist Jim Acosta, Ohio artist Alan Cottrill described the chaotic process behind one of the strangest pieces of political iconography to emerge from Trumpworld in years. The 22-foot monument — dubbed “Don Colossus” by some online commentators — was commissioned by cryptocurrency investors connected to a memecoin project and installed at Trump’s Florida golf resort earlier this month. The statue depicts Trump with his fist raised in the air following the 2024 assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania. But it is the sculptor’s description of the process that has drawn attention online. In the interview, Ohio-based artist Alan Cottrill describes being approached by what he repeatedly calls “crypto bros,” many of whom he says he barely knew beyond first names during the early stages of the commission. According to Cottrill, the group pushed for repeated aesthetic changes …

Pastor Says Comparing Gold Trump Statue to ‘Golden Calf’ is ‘Blasphemy’

Pastor Says Comparing Gold Trump Statue to ‘Golden Calf’ is ‘Blasphemy’

Published by Jenni Sidey

Earlier this month, the Trump National Doral golf course in Miami got a new resident: a 15-foot bronze sculpture of President Trump, finished with gold leaf. The statue, which rises to 22 feet with its pedestal, cost around $360,000, Ohio-based sculptor Alan Cottrill told the Columbus Dispatch. If there was any worry that the golden effigy dubbed the “Don Colossus” was just a bit too on the nose, have no fear: Pastor Mark Burns, who was involved in getting the statue erected, said at the unveiling ceremony on Wednesday that it was “not a golden calf,” according to a Daily Beast report Sunday. Related Articles “Let me be clear: this is not a golden calf, this statue is a celebration of life,” Burns reportedly said. “It is a symbol of resilience, freedom, patriotism, strength, and the will power to keep fighting for the future of America.” Later, Burns posted on X that the statue was “not a golden calf” and then, on Sunday, told LBC radio host James Hanson that the statue “represents the miracle …

Trump’s newest gold statue revives “golden calf” criticism

Trump’s newest gold statue revives “golden calf” criticism

Published by Sam Flores

A newly unveiled 22-foot gold-colored statue of Donald Trump at Trump National Doral in Florida is reigniting a familiar debate surrounding the former president: when does political branding begin to resemble religious symbolism? The statue, which quickly drew online comparisons to the biblical “golden calf,” has sparked criticism from some Christian commentators and religious writers who argue that the imagery surrounding Trump increasingly blurs the line between political loyalty and personal reverence. One report from a Christian news outlet notes that critics questioned whether the display reflected a broader culture of political idolization surrounding the president. The controversy also revived memories of the now-infamous gold Trump statue displayed at Conservative Political Action Conference in 2021. That sculpture — showing Trump in sandals, shorts and a suit jacket while holding a wand-like object and Constitution — immediately generated “golden idol” comparisons across political and religious media. What makes the symbolism particularly resonant is that gold has long occupied a central place in Trump’s public image and aesthetic mythology. From the gold-heavy interiors of Trump Tower and …

One-in-a-million white bison calf born in Iowa

One-in-a-million white bison calf born in Iowa

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. A rare white bison (Bison bison) calf was born at the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge in Prairie City, Iowa. Most newborn bison are born with a reddish or brown coat, and the National Park Service estimates that white bison are born every one in one million births. A white bison calf was born at Yellowstone National Park in 2024 and was the first recorded there. Refuge Manager Scott Gilje told WHO Des Moines this is the first time a white bison has been born at the refuge and it’s “something very special.” According to the National Park Service, white bison are very rare, with an estimated one in 1 million births being a white bison in the wild. Whitish bison calf with adult bison on the prairie. Image: Photo courtesy of Hope Anderson / Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge / USFWS There are currently 81 bison living at the 6,000 acre wildlife and plant refuge. As of May …

Do you get stiff calf muscles after a long walk? A physical therapist recommends trying this stretch as a cool-down

Do you get stiff calf muscles after a long walk? A physical therapist recommends trying this stretch as a cool-down

Published by Jenni Sidey

If you walk a lot, particularly up and down hills, you may find your calf muscles feel stiff and sore the day after. This is a common complaint for hikers and can be alleviated by warming up and cooling down properly with targeted stretches. Physical therapist Troy Hurst tells Fit&Well that two variations of a simple wall calf stretch—targeting both the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles in the calf—can help. Article continues below You may like “While the standard calf stretch against the wall that most of us think of targets the larger gastrocnemius muscle, the soleus is also important for endurance and stability when the knee is bent.” Image credit: Getty Images / VectorMine Image credit: Getty Images / VectorMine Hurst explains that the gastrocnemius is the big calf muscle that visibly forms the shape of your calves. The soleus sits under the gastrocnemius. Both muscles are responsible for the movement of your ankle. The ankle is often a weak point for walkers and ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries people get …

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Expects to Miss Extended Time After Injuring His Calf Again

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Expects to Miss Extended Time After Injuring His Calf Again

Published by Sam Flores

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo thinks he will be out for an extended period after hurting his right calf again after a similar injury caused him to miss eight games earlier this season. Antetokounmpo had his right calf wrapped in the first half of a 102-100 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. He didn’t appear comfortable the rest of the night and left for good with 34 seconds remaining. “At the end, I could not move no more, so I had to stop playing,” Antetokounmpo said. The two-time MVP said he expected to undergo an MRI on Saturday and predicted the results wouldn’t be much different from what he heard after straining the same calf last month. “After the MRI, they will tell me probably I popped something in my calf, or in my soleus or something, probably give me a protocol of four to six weeks I’ll be out,” Antetokounmpo said. “This is from my experience being around the NBA. After that, I’m going to work my butt off to come …

Antetokounmpo Scores 29 for Bucks Against Bulls After Missing 8 Games With Calf Strain

Antetokounmpo Scores 29 for Bucks Against Bulls After Missing 8 Games With Calf Strain

Published by Sam Flores

CHICAGO (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo returned Saturday night from the right calf strain that kept the two-time MVP from playing in the Milwaukee Bucks’ previous eight games. He blocked the Bulls’ first field-goal try and ended the game with a dunk to cap his first action since Dec. 3. “In the past, when I was younger, I think the recovery process for me was way faster,” said Antetokounmpo, who turned 31 this month. “Now you’ve got to be patient with everything. “I think I followed everything step by step.” Antetokounmpo was in the starting lineup for the Bucks’ game against the Chicago Bulls, after the team originally listed him as questionable on the injury report. “The goal is to stay healthy,” Antetokounmpo said, “and be available for the team and make the playoffs.” Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers said before the game the nine-time All-Star won’t be thrown back into the grind right away. “He’ll be on a minutes restriction,” Rivers said before the game. He played almost 25 minutes on Saturday night. Antetokounmpo hasn’t played …