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Sydney church stabbing: Bishop attacked during sermon: Police say they responded to reports of multiple people being stabbed in western Sydney.
bbc.com/news/world-australia-68817872
Quick Glance: Bishop's Premonition and Stabbing Incident
- A well-known Sydney bishop, stabbed during a sermon, had been warned of a potential attack on his life in recent weeks.
- The attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, allegedly by a 15-year-old, occurred at the Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley on Monday night following a sermon where the bishop mentioned that his death was imminent.
- The bishop clarified that his potential passing would not be an attempt to escape or avoid life, but rather a conscious desire to be with God.
- A 15-year-old boy was arrested after the attack on the bishop and three other men during a service at an Assyrian Orthodox church in Sydney's southwest. The bishop was taken to the hospital with multiple stab wounds and is currently in stable condition.
After son needed transplant at 19 months, MN parents urge others to become donors
fox9.com/news/after-toddler-son-needed-transplant-mn-parents-urge-others-to-become-donors
Four Wild Ways to Save the Koala (That Just Might Work): To protect Australia’s iconic animals, scientists are experimenting with vaccine implants, probiotics ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/science/australia-wildlife-koalas.html
Sydney mall shooting: Critical incident declared after man shot: A baby was among several people stabbed at a mall in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday.
nbcnews.com/news/world/sydney-mall-shooting-australia-westfield-bondi-multiple-stabbings-rcna147686
Quick Glance: Bondi Junction Shopping Centre Stabbing Victims
- Faraz Tahir, 30, fatally stabbed while working as a security guard by Joel Cauchi, 40.
- Five women and one man were killed, including Tahir, 30.
- Victims identified include Faraz Tahir, Ashlee Good, Dawn Singleton, and Jade Young.
- Three individuals remain critical, eight are stable, and one victim has been discharged.
Big update on precious Bondi baby: The baby girl viciously attacked in Saturday’s Bondi massacre is recovering in hospital and has been moved out of the ...
news.com.au/national/crime/baby-daughter-of-bondi-massacre-victim-ashlee-good-moves-out-of-icu/news-story/03aa860601165898393382f009a3e6af
Bennett Braun, Psychiatrist Who Fueled ‘Satanic Panic,’ Dies at 83: He diagnosed dozens of patients with what he said were suppressed memories of being tortured ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/12/us/bennett-braun-dead.html
Supreme Court temporarily revives Idaho law banning gender affirming care for minors
npr.org/2024/04/15/1238351984/supreme-court-transgender-rights-gender-affirming-care-idaho
Quick Glance: Idaho Can Enforce Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
- The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while ongoing legal battles persist, overturning previous court decisions.
- A court decision enables the state of Idaho to implement a 2023 law that imposes significant penalties on physicians for providing gender-affirming care to individuals under 18 years old.
- The court's three liberal judges would have chosen to suspend the law.
- This action comes as the justices may soon deliberate on whether to address bans in Kentucky and Tennessee enforced amid legal disputes.
BREAKING: Lawrence Wong will take over as Singapore’s 4th prime minister on May 15. www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/dpm-lawrence-wong-to-take-over-from-pm-lee-on-may-15
Quick Glance: Lawrence Wong to Assume Singapore Prime Ministership from Lee Hsien Loong on May 15
- On May 15, Lawrence Wong will officially become the Prime Minister of Singapore, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong.
- Wong garnered unanimous support from PAP MPs and will be sworn in at 8:00 pm on May 15, 2024 at the Istana.
- The leadership transition began two years ago when Wong was named as the leader of the PAP's 4G team.
- Wong will be Singapore's fourth Prime Minister, emphasizing commitment to creating a bright future for the nation with his team.
'Loving a monster': Bondi Junction mass stabber's heartbroken parents speak from family home
9news.com.au/national/sydney-mass-stabbers-heartbroken-parents-speak-from-family-home/df3816a4-51e0-483c-becc-831db4f78b39
Jack Hanna reaches advanced stage of Alzheimer's disease, family says: Jack Hanna, the famous zookeeper who led the Columbus Zoo, has reached an advanced stage ...
dispatch.com/story/news/2024/04/15/jack-hanna-declining-as-alzheimers-disease-advances-his-family-says/73326675007/
Stokies can book eighth Covid jab - from today: The Spring Covid vaccination programme starts next week
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/stokies-can-book-eighth-covid-9224081
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, leader of the Assyrian Orthodox Christ the Good Shepherd Church, was attacked in Wakeley, Western Sydney, Australia ... Show more
Bukit View Secondary student, 12, taken to hospital after car hits her at zebra crossing
straitstimes.com/singapore/car-hits-12-year-old-bukit-view-sec-student-at-zebra-crossing-girl-taken-to-hospital-with-injuries
Marietta Inshuti beat cancer, bagged First Class degreewww.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/education/marietta-inshuti-beat-cancer-bagged-first-class-degree-4591630#story #MonitorUpdates
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese lays floral tribute for those killed at a Sydney mall www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/sydney-stabbing-that-killed-6-was-not-an-ideological-attack-police-say-2024-04-13/
The man who fatally stabbed six people at a mall in Sydney had a long history of mental illness and frustrations with women ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australian-police-say-sydney-knife-attacker-may-have-targeted-women-2024-04-15/
Shanti Pereira suffers injury setback ahead of Paris Olympics: Singapore Athletics said it will work closely with Shanti Pereira's coach to reorganise her ...
channelnewsasia.com/sport/shanti-pereira-injury-setback-paris-olympics-2024-competition-preparation-recovery-4267061
A young Palestinian man was shot in the head by Israeli forces who raided Al Mazra’a Al Sharqiyah village east of Ramallah ... Show more
O.J. Simpson will be cremated; estate executor says 'hard no' to controversial ex-athlete’s brain being studied for CTE
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/oj-simpson-will-cremated-estate-executor-says-hard-no-controversial-ex-rcna147756
Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
Lincolnshire children face mental health support delays: A council report says there has been increased demand for services since the Covid pandemic.
bbc.com/news/articles/cd1w92qwz0po
The parents of the Syndney mall attacker say their son was a "very sick boy" with a history of mental illness and was not "in his right ... Show more #News #Worldnews #Australia #Sydney #SydneyStabbing #Police #Westfield #C4news
Middlesbrough pub boss responds after venue hit with one star hygiene rating: The Apple Tree pub has been told that 'major improvement is necessary' to ...
gazettelive.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/middlesbrough-pub-boss-responds-after-28993645
Mr. Ibu's burial date set for June 28 : The burial date was announced on Saturday, with plans for a grand sendoff in honor of the late actor.
tnx.africa/thenairobian/thenairobian/article/2001493190/mr-ibus-burial-date-set-for-june-28
Elderly farmer David Morris finds love while volunteering to drive cancer patients to treatment in Victoria
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-15/volunteering-leads-to-marriage-retired-victorian-farmer-and-wife/103663486
UPDATE: The nine-month-old baby who was stabbed during Saturday's stabbing spree has had her condition in hospital improved from "critical" to ... Show more #9News www.9news.com.au/national/bondi-stabbing-spree-patients-including-nine-month-old-baby-in-hospital-after-westfield-attack/143dcafd-c1a3-4d9e-a074-fa3c1872a270 #9News
Some of Minnesota's largest companies have quietly closed their foundations, shifting how they give back
startribune.com/some-of-minnesotas-largest-companies-have-quietly-closed-their-foundations-shifting-how-they-give/600358767/
Quick Glance: Minnesota Corporations Close Foundations Quietly
- Some of Minnesota's largest companies have quietly closed their foundations, shifting how they give back.
- Closing corporate foundations may lead to reduced transparency and potential funding cuts for local nonprofits.
- Companies without foundations no longer need to file annual tax returns with the IRS, impacting transparency of their giving practices.
- Despite the decline in corporate giving in the US, many companies still rely on corporate foundations as a means of philanthropy.
Search for Charleston man missing in Mexico turns to recovery as 66-year-old presumed dead
postandcourier.com/news/charleston-missing-cozumel-mexico-royal-caribbean-cruise/article_6b7376cc-fa7f-11ee-ba63-3f3226b65531.html
Determined Tatjana Smith swam with injury at SA Champs to claim Paris place: Tatjana Smith is back to setting times that made her one of the world’s best ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-14-tatjana-smith-swims-with-injury-at-sa-champs-to-claim-paris-spot/
LSU softball pitcher Kelley Lynch throws no-hitter on day that was already special to her
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/lsus-kelley-lynch-throws-no-hitter-vs-auburn-softball-team/article_25c99692-3b6c-57f6-9e4a-2aa4eab9ac49.html
133er Awards: The best police officer of the year works in Mariahilf - Mariahilf: At the 133 Awards, a police officer working in Mariahilf received a special ...
meinbezirk.at/mariahilf/c-lokales/der-beste-polizist-des-jahres-arbeitet-in-mariahilf_a6630579
Complications From Alcohol Use Are Rising Among Women: New research shows that alcohol-related liver disease and other health problems increased even more than ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/12/well/alcohol-drinking-women-health.html
Mother who desperately tried to save injured baby among six killed in Sydney shopping centre attack
independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/ash-good-sydney-stabbing-attack-victim-b2528282.html
Medics treating first injury from Iran attack – a 10-year-old boy from Bedouin town near Arad in serious condition
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/medics-treating-first-injury-from-iran-attack-a-10-year-old-boy-from-bedouin-town-of-arad-in-serious-condition/
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has been switching things up regarding her style, which some have attributed to her friendship with stylist Jamie Mizrahi ... Show more www.vogue.com/article/meghan-markle-prince-harry-chanel-pda-polo-florida
Quick Glance: Meghan Markle's Brother Ridicules Duchess in 'Grotesque' YouTube Video: 'Ultimate Betrayal'
- Thomas Markle Jr., 57, impersonated the duchess in a YouTube video, sparking accusations of 'betrayal'.
- Royal commentator Jennie Bond criticized the video as 'grotesque' and the 'ultimate betrayal'.
- Thomas plans to release merchandise like glasses, mugs, and T-shirts to profit from his royal connection.
- While Meghan ignores her hateful half-brother, she enjoys a relaxed time in Florida with Prince Harry, who is filming a new Netflix series.
Earls Colne: meet the founders of takeaway Britten's Bites: Nathan and Lewis Britten, 24 and 21, of Earls Colne, have joined forces to launch Britten’s Bites.
gazette-news.co.uk/news/24246689.earls-colne-meet-founders-takeaway-brittens-bites/
Sydney stabbing: Police say no ideological motivation : Australian authorities, who have identified the attacker in the Sydney stabbing spree ...
dw.com/en/sydney-stabbing-police-say-no-ideological-motivation/a-68813540
Salisbury hospital gives cancer patients free gym pass: Salisbury hospital's charity is granted £88,000 to fund patient fitness and staff counselling.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-wiltshire-68790247
Bayer's patent for blood thinner Xarelto invalid, UK court rules: Bayer's patent covering its best-selling blood thinner Xarelto is invalid ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/bayers-patent-blood-thinner-xarelto-invalid-uk-court-rules-2024-04-12/
Men saved stabbed baby with store clothes: Two men have described horrific scenes inside Bondi Junction Westfield — saying a baby and her mother were stabbed and ...
news.com.au/national/nsw-act/baby-and-mum-got-stabbed-bondi-horror/news-story/85dc19e482eb2af38cb2a31dd7fc2401
Spring Covid-19 vaccinations campaign begins in Lincolnshire: People over 75 and those who are immunosuppressed can book appointments online from 15 April.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-68802291
Five stabbed to death in Sydney shopping centre attack: Five people have died after multiple people were stabbed at a shopping centre in Sydney, Australia ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0413/1443320-australia-sydney-incident/
Husband Of Kansas City Chiefs Cheer Alum Speaks Out On Wife's Death After Stillbirth
huffpost.com/entry/krystal-anderson-kansas-city-chiefs-cheerleader-husband-speaks-out_n_66196453e4b0ec5253a08fb3
Thornbury multi-million pound health centre scaled back: Thornbury Hospital redevelopment plans are affected by inflation and delays, healthcare bosses say.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-68789561
Kerry crash victim Vincent O’Doherty was ‘a quiet and gentle guy’ who ‘worked hard and loved helping others’
independent.ie/farming/news/kerry-crash-victim-vincent-odoherty-was-a-quiet-and-gentle-guy-who-worked-hard-and-loved-helping-others/a1961087942.html
'I went to kick the ball and my knee collapsed': Research suggests ACL knee injuries are far more common among women than men.
bbc.com/news/articles/cjljenw9ggyo
Chlamydia vaccine shows promising results in early-stage trial: The Chlamydia vaccine showed promising results in an early-stage clinical trial conducted by ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4589558-chlamydia-vaccine-shows-promising-results-in-early-stage-trial/
Isle of Wight: Asthma study follow-up hopes to unlock treatments: Researchers track the health of more than 1,000 people on the Isle of Wight for more than 30 ...
bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-68788033
A baby had no home after a stay in the NICU. Her nurses adopted her. : “You never know who is out there who needs you,” said NICU nurse Drew Deras.
washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2024/04/12/nicu-nurse-baby-adopt-deras/
Quick Glance: NICU Nurses Adopt Baby in Need
- Nurses Taylor and Drew Deras cared for tiny, fragile baby Ella, born at 23 weeks, weighing just over a pound, as one of their premature NICU patients.
- After Ella's biological mother relinquished her parental rights in July 2023, the Derases officially adopted her on November 18, National Adoption Day.
- Nearly 3-year-old Ella has a tracheostomy and a gastrostomy button, with the Derases hopeful that both will be removed within the year.
- The Derases hope their story inspires others facing challenges in growing their family to consider fostering or adopting.
Essex mental health inquiry looking at more patient deaths: The government says the inquiry will now look at patient cases up until 31 December last year.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-68785590
An artificial womb could build a bridge to health for premature babies: Artificial wombs could someday save babies born very prematurely. Even though the ...
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/12/1241895501/artificial-womb-premature-birth
Sumo legend Akebono, first foreign-born yokozuna, dies at 54: Akebono, born Chadwick Haheo Rowan in Waimanalo, Hawaii, became the 64th yokozuna in 1993 and ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/11/sumo/former-yokozuna-akebono-dies/
Quick Glance: Akebono Taro: Sumo Icon Passes Away from Heart Failure
- Japan mourns Akebono Taro, the first non-Japanese Sumo Grand Champion, who passed away at the age of 54 from heart failure. His story was immortalized in songs.
- Born as Chad Rowan in Hawaii, Akebono rose to become one of the most successful sumo wrestlers in the 90s and was appointed as the 64th Yokozuna in 1993. After his active career, he pursued K-1 and wrestling.
- The US Ambassador to Japan and the late musician Israel Kamakawiwoʻole honored Akebono as a giant in sumo and a bridge between the US and Japan. His legacy as a sumo icon lives on.
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole had sung about Akebono and other Hawaiian sumo wrestlers in his song 'Tengoku Kara Kaminari,' celebrating them as champions and heroes for all ages. Akebono leaves behind his wife, daughter, and two sons.
FDA OKs First CAR T-cell Trial for Children With Lupus: The trial is expected to begin this summer and will enroll 12 individuals under age 18 years.
medscape.com/viewarticle/fda-oks-first-car-t-cell-trial-children-lupus-2024a10006t6
'Exercise is medicine for Parkinson's', says Hertfordshire patients: Researchers say there is growing evidence exercise can slow the progression of the disease.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-68779886
The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the team that visited Khan Younis following the withdrawal of Israeli ... Show more
Cosmetics giant coming to Dunedin: Australian and New Zealand beauty and makeup giant Mecca has announced it will be opening a store in Dunedin ...
odt.co.nz/business/cosmetics-giant-coming-dunedin
Littlehampton dementia village welcomes first residents: Norden House has a mock high street to give residents a sense of normality and freedom.
bbc.com/news/articles/cjr7xk45v85o
Darmstadt pulmonologist Cihan Çelik receives Federal Cross of Merit in Wiesbaden: The pulmonologist at the Darmstadt Clinic will be awarded the Federal Cross of ...
echo-online.de/lokales/darmstadt/cihan-celik-der-mann-der-corona-erklaerte-3480388
Focus: Soaring insurance costs hit as US buyers finally get a break on car prices
reuters.com/markets/us/soaring-insurance-costs-hit-us-buyers-finally-get-break-car-prices-2024-04-11/
Dad who left baby son Ollie Davis with 40 bone fractures jailed for murder: The jury was told how five-week-old Ollie Davis was found lifeless in his crib at ...
itv.com/news/central/2024-04-10/ollie-davis-dad-jailed-for-murdering-baby-son-who-suffered-snapped-neck
Quick Glance: Father of Ollie Davis Receives Life Sentence for Murdering Infant Son
- A father has been convicted and sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his five-week-old baby, who tragically passed away due to a broken neck.
- The judge at Loughborough Court highlighted that medical professionals confirmed Ollie's extensive injuries, including 23 rib fractures, typically associated with a “high energy car crash.”
- Michael Davis was handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 22 years, while the mother of the baby, Kayleigh Driver, received a seven-year prison term.
Carlos Alvarez, a San Antonio business and philanthropy icon, dies at 73: He introduced the U.S. to the Modelo, Corona, and Shiner beers and spent his fortune in ...
tpr.org/news/2024-04-10/carlos-alvarez-a-san-antonio-business-and-philanthropy-icon-dies-at-73
London Marathon: Norwich doctor running for Crohn's patients: Dr Marco Gasparetto says he is "very excited" but also "terrified" by the challenge ahead.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-norfolk-68775831
Elderberry is loaded with nutrients called antioxidants, and it may help fight inflammation. In some lab studies, an extract from the berries appears to block ... Show more
Immune-Boosting Foods: See foods that may help build your immune system to help you stay healthy and fight illness. WebMD shows you nutrient and ...
webmd.com/cold-and-flu/ss/slideshow-immune-foods
Australian singer Ricki-Lee Coulter undergoes surgery after decade-long struggle with endometriosis
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-11/ricki-lee-endometriosis-surgery/103694574
European court rules human rights violated by climate inaction: The European Court of Human Rights ruled that a group of older Swiss women won their climate case ...
bbc.com/news/science-environment-68768598
“Magic ticket”: Rapper Apache surprises five-year-old Shahil: “Magic Ticket”: Rapper Apache surprises five-year-old Shahil
gn-online.de/grafschaft/magisches-ticket-rapper-apache-ueberrascht-fuenfjaehrigen-shahil-534231.html
Ohio train derailment: Norfolk Southern agrees to pay $600M in settlement: Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million in a class-action lawsuit settlement ...
apnews.com/article/norfolk-southern-ohio-bd020560b01f5cb58bb6e15072ca97a1
Quick Glance: Ohio Train Accident: Norfolk Southern Agrees to $600M Settlement
- Following a severe train derailment in February 2023 in Eastern Ohio, Norfolk Southern has agreed to a settlement in a class-action lawsuit totaling $600 million.
- The settlement will encompass all class action claims within a 20-mile radius of the derailment and personal injury claims within a 10-mile radius.
- The agreement does not entail an acknowledgment of liability, misconduct, or fault.
- The settlement is anticipated to be submitted for preliminary approval to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio in April 2024, with potential payments commencing by the year's end.
Meet the 2 women who made history as the first to complete the SAF's gruelling Combat Diver Course since it started in 1987 – Captain Jhosy Ng and Captain ... Show more www.straitstimes.com/singapore/i-chose-this-path-i-must-finish-it-first-woman-to-top-saf-s-gruelling-combat-diver-course
An App for Erectile Dysfunction? Researchers Say It’s Here: A mobile application improved erectile function during a 12-week trial, researchers report.
webmd.com/men/news/20240408/cm/app-for-erectile-dysfunction-shows-promise
Teen with Wild syndrome that causes lesions cured in 'world-first': A teenager with a rare and complex Wild syndrome was cured after a 'world-first' ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/13/teen-wild-syndrome-causes-lesions-cured-world-first-20641284/
Gannow Farm in Worcestershire confirms sickness bug outbreak: The farm has said it is "devastated" that people have been ill following their visit.
bbc.com/news/articles/cydrp4lmyjjo
Jalen Williams praises Chet Holmgren’s impressive rookie season as Chet is on track to play all 82 games despite battling injuries ... Show more
🔓 Unlock the secrets of skin health at the Pigmentary Disorders Exchange! Esteemed experts 🎓, breakthrough treatments 🌟, engaging patient narratives 💬 ... Show more events.medscapelive.org/website/58159/ #PDElive24
Specialist dementia ward opens in Herefordshire: The Stonebow Unit's three mental health wards are being refurbished as part of a £14.9m project.
bbc.com/news/articles/c4nmg7y2yy5o
Northampton car wash provides mental health support for its staff: The boss of The Ethical Car Wash Company is using his own experience to help his employees.
bbc.com/news/articles/c97z5yz6r45o
Terminally ill Ripon man's 286-mile garden fundraiser www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-68769037
Effective Writing for Health Care: How well we formulate arguments, present data and convey messages has an enormous impact on our ability to achieve our ...
postgraduateeducation.hms.harvard.edu/certificate-programs/effective-writing-health-care
Abortion opponents still expect federal action from Trump. Here’s what it could look like.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/10/trump-abortion-federal-action/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Bonang Matheba, Miss SA Natasha Joubert, Thembi Seete to appear in L’Oréal Paris' first local Walk Your Worth fashion show
iol.co.za/entertainment/celebrity-news/local/bonang-matheba-miss-sa-natasha-joubert-thembi-seete-to-appear-in-loreal-paris-first-local-walk-your-worth-fashion-show-b6be47fc-dc95-4dc5-90f1-dc7510cf209b
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