British doctor with Ebola arrives back in the UK - The Independent
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Gavin Newsom wipes out California's death row in historic mass commutation
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will commute all 548 death sentences to life without parole, drawing sharp backlash from victims' rights advocates.
Who is Scott Colom, the underdog Democrat stunning Mississippi - Axios
Who is Scott Colom, the underdog Democrat stunning Mississippi Axios
Silicon Valley Promises AI Will Cure Disease. Drugmaker CEOs Aren’t Buying It. - WSJ
Silicon Valley Promises AI Will Cure Disease. Drugmaker CEOs Aren’t Buying It. WSJ
What to Know About Rhabdomyolysis, the Condition Linked to a Marathon Runner's Death - Time Magazine
On Nov. 1, a seemingly healthy 24-year-old woman from Pennsylvania, Rachel Apa, collapsed near the end of the New York City Marathon. She died later that day despite treatment, and her father told the New York Times that her death was linked to rhabdomyolysis, a condition in whic...
Kimmarie Johnson, 'Beverly Hills, 90210' actress, dies at 50 - USA Today
Kimmarie Johnson, an actress and model who appeared on the teen drama series "Beverly Hills, 90210" and also had a role in the 2000 comedy "Dude, Where's My Car?," has died. She was 50.
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Hospitality agency enters business rescue amid R48m ticket claim scandal - Daily Maverick
After undelivered tickets for sporting events left it facing refund demands and significant financial pressure, Leisure Connexion has entered voluntary business rescue.
China wants workers to pay 'social insurance' but many can't afford it - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
China wants workers to pay 'social insurance' but many can't afford it ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Who will catch Jordan Love's 100th career touchdown pass? - Packers Wire
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is sitting on 99 career touchdown passes through 65 career games and 56 career starts.
Tyreek Hill’s NFL comeback faces major hurdle as teams assess his recovery
Tyreek Hill remains an unrestricted free agent after his release from the Miami Dolphins, making him available to sign with any NFL team without draft pick compensation. However, his return remains uncertain due to a serious knee injury suffered in 2025. Despite interest from pla...
British Ebola patient evacuated from DRC arrives at London hospital
Doctor who was helping response to outbreak in Africa taken to specialist isolation unit at Royal Free hospitalA British doctor who tested positive for Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has returned to the UK for specialist treatment.The patient, whose i...
Mohbad: DNA samples collected from son, remains - Vanguard News
LAGOS — The paternity dispute surrounding Master Liam, son of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has entered a new phase following the collection of DNA samples from the child and the singer’s remains under court supervision.
Patient allegedly sexually assaults nurse at Melbourne forensic hospital - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Patient allegedly sexually assaults nurse at Melbourne forensic hospital ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Popular weight-loss drugs may prevent prediabetes from turning into diabetes
A large study found GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide are linked to 41% lower all-cause mortality risk versus metformin in prediabetes.
DOJ launches criminal probe into Supreme Court - Newsweek
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened a criminal investigation into the 2022 leak of the U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion that ultimately overturned Roe v. Wade, reviving scrutiny of one of the most consequential breaches of confidentiality in the court’s history.
British doctor with Ebola returns to UK for treatment - Sky News
British doctor with Ebola returns to UK for treatment Sky News
Lions LB Jack Campbell's update was uplifting. His injury was sobering | Opinion - USA Today
It’s an ultimate NFL reality check. The next snap on a football field could always be the last one, an occupational hazard attached to a brutal, violent sport that can be pure entertainment for millions watching. And pure hell for players willing to risk their bodies for reasons ...
Scientists Are Studying What People See Right Before They Die, and the Results Are Eerie - VICE
There’s no shortage of theories about what happens after we die. Scientists have a little more to say about what happens right before.