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‘Shining light’ homecoming queen, 18, dies of brain aneurysm just weeks after she graduated from top private school
An 18-year-old described as a “shining light” and named homecoming queen has died from a brain aneurysm, only weeks after graduating from a top private school in Atlanta. Her sudden death has shocked her school community and highlights how brain aneurysms can strike suddenly and without warning, even in seemingly healthy young people. The article…
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Get into med school in the graphic memoir ‘See One, Do One, Teach One’
Physician and illustrator Grace Farris has written and drawn a graphic memoir, “See One, Do One, Teach One,” charting her journey through medical school and residency in Boston. The book matters as an entry in the growing “graphic medicine” genre, which uses comics to convey the realities of healthcare training and treatment in a way…
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50 years ago, Paul McCartney and Wings captured the art of hospitality in ‘Let ‘Em In’
Far Out Magazine has marked the 50th anniversary of Paul McCartney and Wings’ 1976 song “Let ‘Em In,” reflecting on how the track captures a sense of warmth and hospitality. The piece situates the song within McCartney’s post-Beatles output with Wings, a period in which he continued to explore themes of home, welcome and togetherness…
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Drug dealer who ‘worked for US rapper 50 Cent’ part of gang jailed for over 160 years for cocaine trafficking
A member of a drug trafficking gang who reportedly worked for US rapper 50 Cent has been sentenced as part of a group jailed for a combined total of more than 160 years for cocaine trafficking. The case highlights the scale of organised drug distribution networks and the lengthy custodial sentences being handed down to…
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Why health officials do not have a good handle on the current Ebola outbreak
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo are struggling to contain an escalating Ebola outbreak because they have lost track of how the virus is actually spreading. More than 80% of new cases cannot be traced back to a known contact, a red flag suggesting the true scale of transmission is far larger than…
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Fury as firefighters face disciplinary action for taking children including one boy recovering from cancer for rides on their engine during an open day
Firefighters are facing disciplinary action after giving children rides on a fire engine during an open day, a move that has triggered a public backlash. Among the children involved was a boy who is recovering from cancer, adding to the sense of outrage expressed by critics who see the punishment as an excessive response to…
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Record number of patients prescribed ADHD drugs on NHS as numbers soar by a third in a year – and more than TRIPLE in a decade
A record number of patients in England are now being prescribed medication for ADHD on the NHS, according to new figures, with prescriptions rising by around a third in the past year alone. Over the last decade, the number of people receiving these drugs has more than tripled, reflecting a marked and accelerating rise in…
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15 years after Amy Winehouse, has artist wellbeing actually improved?
Fifteen years after Amy Winehouse’s death, the article examines whether the music industry has meaningfully improved how it protects artists’ mental health and wellbeing. It argues that, despite greater public awareness and more visible support initiatives, many of the pressures associated with fame, workload, addiction and exploitation remain entrenched. The piece places Winehouse’s experience in…
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Google trials major Search changes to comply with EU fine
The European Commission has fined Google’s parent company Alphabet €890 million for two breaches of the Digital Markets Act, concerning preferential treatment of Google services in Search and restrictions on Android app payments. The decision matters because Google must alter major parts of its Search and Play Store policies within 60 days or risk further…
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“We could have been bigger had we had an amazing manager. We’re our own worst enemies”: How Roxy Music got it together despite themselves
Roxy Music’s self-titled debut album, released in 1972, made an immediate and powerful impact on the music scene, arriving on the back of the success of the standalone single “Virginia Plain”. In 2018, band members reflected candidly on both the strengths and shortcomings of their arrival, acknowledging that a lack of clear career strategy and…