A community fears that mysterious illnesses and deaths at an elementary school may be caused by a nearby landfill. …
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Execution Delayed for Death Row Inmate Who Cut Out His Eyes
HOUSTON—Next month’s scheduled execution of a Texas death row inmate, whose attorneys say gouged out both of his eyes—each a separate incident—because of severe mental illness, was delayed by a judge on Tuesday. Andre Thomas had been set to be executed on April 5, sentenced to death for fatally stabbing in March 2004 his estranged…
Horse Rider With ‘Mystery Illness’ Marries Boyfriend of 3 Months Who Never Left Her Side
Just three months into their relationship, a U.S. equestrian and her Polish boyfriend were tested beyond measure when the woman was hospitalized with mysterious, painful symptoms. Soon bed-bound and completely dependent, she was told by her doctors she would never ride again. In her pain, she asked her police officer boyfriend to leave, but he…
His Double Life (1933)
Priam Farrel is a celebrated artist but a social recluse. When his valet dies of a sudden illness, a mix-up leads to the body being identified as Farrel’s. The timid artist then assumes the identity of his former servant, but finds himself faced with constant dilemmas as a result. Credit: Public Domain Movies – Feature…
Diphtheria Appears for First Time in New South Wales in 100 Years
Australia has confirmed two cases of diphtheria, a contagious and potentially fatal throat infection, in two children from northern New South Wales. It is the first time the disease has been detected in the state in a century. A two-year-old child contracted the disease and was admitted to intensive care in a Queensland hospital on…
What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger
That seems to be what happened to a British man who was suffering from swollen lymph nodes and unexplained weight loss. He was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, a cancer most common in people between the ages of 20 and 40, and those over 55. Then the ailing 61-year-old started wheezing and having difficulty breathing. He…
Dole, President’s Choice Salad Products Recalled Due to Listeria Risk
OTTAWA—A number of Dole and President’s Choice brand salad products are being recalled because of possible Listeria contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says eight varieties of Dole salads and five from President’s Choice are included in the recall. All have best before dates of either Jan. 8 or 9. The products were sold at…
Facing Chronic Illness and Cancer With Courage
Growing up in scenic Idaho with three older brothers, Cindy Holder Poole, 55, was raised to live life to the fullest. Family time meant hiking, camping, skiing, or simply walking in the great outdoors, which created a tight-knit family with deep and personal bonds. “Nature is a great hobby and healer for just about any…
Wuhan Lab Researcher’s Wife Died of COVID-Like Illness in December 2019, Former Lead US Investigator Says
The wife of a Wuhan lab researcher working on coronaviruses died of what appeared to be COVID-19 in December 2019, the leader of a State Department investigation under the Trump administration told the Daily Caller News Foundation. It would have been an early clue that the virus could be transmitted among humans, yet Chinese authorities…
China Insider: Live Streamer in Impoverished Chinese County Died from Starvation
After the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) announced that “all counties previously designated as impoverished in the country have been removed from the poverty list,” a video uploader “Mocha” from Liangshan Prefecture in Sichuan Province was found to have died of poverty and illness. The state media quickly “dispelled the rumors,” claiming that “Mocha” is under…
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