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Lionel Richie, 77, hospitalized in ICU after St. Louis concert
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Lionel Richie, 77, was hospitalized in St. Louis and placed in intensive care after collapsing and feeling dizzy on stage during a show at The Muny, with dehydration suspected and plans for a likely discharge on Tuesday as he sought medical evaluation during the finale where he briefly sat down.
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Jared Kim
Dehydration on stage under those lights is no joke, hope he takes it easy and rests up properly.
Indonesia probes suspected poisoning after 512 students hospitalized from free meals
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More than 500 students in East Java were hospitalized with suspected food poisoning tied to the free meals program, with authorities suspending the Talang Angin kitchen for 30 days as investigations continue. The incident underscores longstanding concerns about the program launched to eradicate under-nutrition, which has seen leadership changes, corruption allegations, and mass-poisoning cases that have led to kitchen shutdowns and calls for reform.
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Nicole Hardy
This isn't the first mass poisoning tied to this program and that pattern is the real story. Someone needs to be held accountable beyond one kitchen.
Bus crash in Egypt's South Sinai kills at least 16, cause unclear
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A bus on the Dahab-Nuweiba highway in South Sinai overturned, leaving 16 to 21 people dead and about 28 injured as authorities rushed ambulances and raised hospital alerts. Jordanian nationals were among the victims, and investigators are examining speeding, driver error, and road conditions as possible causes.
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VERDICT WATCH: MA v. Lindsay Clancy - Day 26 | Accused Killer Mom Trial
COURT TV · 1.6M views · Sep 2, 2026
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Doorbell video shows Staten Island congressional staffer struck by lightning, survives
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A Staten Island man and Republican congressional staffer Thomas Fahmy was struck by lightning moments from his car while walking to a dentist appointment, with doorbell footage capturing the strike. He endured a severe burning sensation and tingling but remained conscious, was hospitalized overnight and released with no burns, and both he and his office emphasized gratitude for life afterwards.
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Derek Foss
Glad he walked away with nothing but a wild story to tell. Lightning is no joke, don't skip a dentist appointment excuse like that though.
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Dem Senate Hopeful Backed Trans Prison Policy — Female Inmate Says Convicted Killer Threatened To Rape Her
Nicole Silverio · 4 min · 5h
Bank of America VP killed, second victim hurt in Times Square stabbing
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Bank of America vice president Erin Piacenti was fatally stabbed in Times Square, with a second victim injured as police shot the attacker, Pamela Cisneros, who died at Bellevue Hospital; authorities described the assault as a random, unprovoked attack near the bank’s Manhattan office. The incident has reignited concerns about street safety in Midtown as investigators review the sequence of events and responses by law enforcement.
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Most underrated cities in America
America's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.
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Medicover India targets profitability across 25 hospitals
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— Aug 26, 2026
Medicover India's 25-hospital network is on track to be fully profitable within 18 months as occupancy grows toward about 4,000 beds and EBITDA margins rise to 20-25% from about 14%, with 19 currently profitable. The €1.2 billion KKR deal will fund expansion and debt reduction, highlighting rising private equity interest in India's hospital sector.
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Charity Hospital to become $500M biomedical hub
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Tulane University is spearheading a $500 million plan to convert Charity Hospital into a biomedical research hub, with construction set to begin in fall 2026 and a 2029 completion, reviving a landmark shuttered after Katrina in 2005. The project, tied to the storm’s 21st anniversary, will house labs, startups and public health programs to bolster New Orleans’ healthcare community while moving beyond Katrina’s devastation.
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Norway's King Harald V health deteriorates in hospital
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— Aug 23, 2026
Norway’s 89-year-old King Harald V is hospitalized in Oslo with health deteriorating over the weekend due to anaemia and a bacterial infection, with doctors confirming he’s received antibiotics and is stable after showing improvement. The Royal Court says Haakon is acting as regent as the monarch remains in hospital, with planned duties scaled back and ongoing updates about his condition reflecting concern but stability.
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British woman stabbed at Rosenheim station; suspect detained
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A British woman, 31, was stabbed at Rosenheim railway station in Bavaria and died in hospital, with a 27-year-old German man arrested at the scene as the investigation continues. Police say the motive is unclear and are seeking witnesses as the probe into the fatal attack unfolds.
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Mets Celebrate Prospect Nick Morabito’s Big Hit by Welcoming Him to “the Psychopaths”
The New York Mets’ post celebrating prospect Nick Morabito joining the team’s affectionate “Psychopaths” nickname for its aggressive young outfielders received overwhelmingly positive reactions from fans and media, with excitement over the club’s youth movement dominating over minor cautions about overhype.
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12-year-old Maryland boy stabs mother's boyfriend during alleged attack
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A 12-year-old Maryland boy, Xavier Leathers, saved his mother by grabbing a kitchen knife and stabbing her attacker twice as he allegedly choked her, allowing her to escape; authorities say the suspect was taken into custody and the investigation continues. The mother was hospitalized and has filed for a protective order, while the boy and the family are described as safe with no serious injuries beyond minor ones.
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1000 IQ Play from Manning🔥
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Measles outbreak spans 31 PA counties, 460 cases
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Pennsylvania has 460 confirmed measles cases across 31 counties in 2026, with 83 hospitalizations and two deaths, and Lancaster County is the worst-affected area. Amid the outbreak, there is controversy over the reported fatalities and how public health officials communicate death links to measles while urging vaccination.
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Nepal–Tibet Flood Crisis: Toll Rises, Rescue Expands
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In Nepal, rescue efforts were paused as warnings of a new flood threat emerged after a high-altitude lake overflowed, with authorities reporting hundreds dead or missing and ongoing monitoring of major dams amid difficult access to isolated communities. In Pakistan, after a fatal fire at the PIMS nursery ward killed 14 newborns, the Health Ministry ordered comprehensive fire-safety audits of all public hospitals and formed an inquiry committee.
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Columbia Police Officer Killed, Second Officer Wounded
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A Columbia, South Carolina police officer was killed and a second officer wounded after a domestic-dispute call escalated into a gunfight in a park; the suspect, Adam Tyler Dowdy, also died and had a lengthy arrest history across multiple states. Officer Christopher DeLong, 29, had served two years and leaves a wife and two young children, while the wounded officer, David Dymock, was hospitalized in stable condition as Chief W.H. Holbrook expressed heartbreak and vowed support for the department.
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Six Colbert County students experience seizure-like episodes
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Six 14-year-old girls at Colbert County High School experienced seizure-like episodes on Monday, with one student hospitalized, as officials reiterate there is no public health outbreak or exposure and continue to investigate non-communicable explanations. Health authorities and the district stress student safety while reviewing prior incidents that began in the 2025-2026 school year, keeping families informed as they monitor the situation.
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Dem Senate Hopeful Backed Trans Prison Policy — Female Inmate Says Convicted Killer Threatened To Rape Her
Democratic Maine Senate nominee Troy Jackson previously voted for a state policy to allow trans-identifying men into women's prisons, which caused female inmates to accuse biological males of threatening to rape them.
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Alfalfa Sprouts Outbreak Now 55 Ill in 15 States
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— Aug 20, 2026
Authorities say alfalfa sprouts sold under Calco and Everything Sprouts are tied to a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and Salmonella, with 23 Minnesotans ill and two hospitalized, while Wisconsin reports 18 additional cases as investigations expand with MDH, MDA, CDC, and FDA coordinating. Consumers are urged to discard any Calco or Everything Sprouts alfalfa sprouts and hospitals or healthcare providers should be contacted if infection is suspected.
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How do you actually say "I care"?
Everyone transmits care on a different frequency — words, time, help, gifts, presence. Twelve questions and the AI tunes yours.
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Yayoi Kusama Dies at 97, Global Icon
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Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese avant-garde artist famed for polka dots, pumpkins and immersive installations, has died at age 97; she passed away on August 14 in a Tokyo hospital, according to her studio. Her decades-long career, including time in New York, anti-war activism, and a lasting impact on contemporary art, kept her painting and creating until the end.
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FDA Approves Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Nationwide
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The FDA has approved the updated Comirnaty XFG COVID-19 vaccine and related XFG-adapted formulations for fall 2026-2027, with immediate shipping to pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics for adults 65+ and younger individuals with underlying conditions at high risk. The approval, based on a broad body of clinical and real-world data, aligns with guidance to target current circulating variants and will extend access to the new vaccine across the United States.
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Felix "Slow It Down" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]
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Gideon Bibles Endure in U.S. Motel Rooms
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— Aug 26, 2026
The Gideon Bible has become a defining feature of American roadside culture and Protestant tradition, distributed in hotels since 1908 and totaling more than 2.5 billion copies worldwide, including places like prisons, military bases, hospitals, and even the White House. As hotels modernize, the Bible’s ubiquity remains a quiet cultural touchstone while commentators highlight its biblicist ethos as a distinctive element of American life.
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IV Fluids Recalled Nationwide Over Particulate Contamination
Health
— Aug 27, 2026
Baxter International has issued recalls for multiple intravenous solutions after inspectors found fiberglass and steel particulate contamination in Viaflex bags, affecting several lots (including Y495523, Y495523A, and Y4950663) distributed to hospitals and home-care patients nationwide. The FDA warns that particulate matter could cause life-threatening complications such as pulmonary embolism, organ damage, vein irritation, and severe reactions, and facilities should stop using the recalled products and return them.
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Young Gambling Addict Blew Through $100k On Sports Gambling — But It Didn’t End There
Jack McGeever · 6 min · 5h
Hospital Sues Discharged Patient For Refusing to Leave
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— Mar 19, 2026
Usually, people can’t wait to be discharged from the hospital. The same can’t be said for a woman discharged in October, but remains in the hospital. A hospital in Florida is suing a former patient who is refusing to…
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Bill To Make Healthcare Costs Transparent Advances, But Hospitals Aren’t Too Happy
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— Jul 23, 2026
Bipartisan hospital price transparency legislation cleared a key hurdle in the Senate Wednesday, but some big hospital groups are pushing back.
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Hospital Builders Meet Literal Definition Of Insanity
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— Feb 9, 2026
A Tennessee hospital destroyed by a flood will reportedly be rebuilt on land experts say is a potential flood plain. Unicoi County Hospital, a small hospital in rural Tennessee, was destroyed during Hurricane Helene in…
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First Myanmar repatriation phase expected Sept 29
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Malaysia's Home Ministry announced the first phase of a voluntary repatriation program for about 1,476 Myanmar nationals identified by Yangon, scheduled for September 29 and to be conducted with two Myanmar navy warships and a hospital ship as part of a plan to repatriate up to 5,000 people over time. The program also channels about 4,008 individuals into a Refugee Registration Document scheme this year, while thousands remain detained; officials emphasize verification with Myanmar and UNHCR and stress safety, order, and ongoing coordination among ministries.
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Seattle Children's Hospital Seeing a Major Surge in ER Patients for Alarming Reason
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— Oct 1, 2022
A hospital in Seattle has come face-to-face with the unexpected consequences of masking little children, and it is sending the hospital into a panic in trying to address the issue. Seattle Children’s Hospital has found…
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BTS’s Jimin Highlights j-hope’s New “ARMY” Tattoo in Fan-Shared Clip
A fan account posted a short video clip in which Jimin appears to lift or adjust clothing to clearly display j-hope (Hobi)’s new thigh tattoo spelling “ARMY” (matching a design from the “Butter” music video, incorporating the members). The post is circulating among BTS fans (ARMY) during the group’s Arirang world tour soundcheck in Los Angeles, driven by the emotional reaction to the idol’s permanent tribute to fans and members.
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KAROL G, Bruno Mars - Still (Official Video)
KarolGVEVO · 570.9K views · Sep 2, 2026
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