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Florida AG says state doing ‘everything in our power to seek truth’ amid Fauci probe
Florida’s attorney general said the state is pursuing “the truth” in an investigation concerning Anthony Fauci’s actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The significance and substance of the inquiry cannot be independently assessed from the supplied article text, which contains only an access-denied notice. No further details, allegations, evidence, legal steps, dates or outcomes were provided…
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How a Soap Opera Hijacked the Meaning of a Personal Christopher Cross Song in 1983
Christopher Cross wrote “Think Of Laura” as a personal tribute to Laura Carter, a young woman who was killed as an innocent bystander during a gang shootout, after her death touched his then-girlfriend, Carter’s best friend. He initially placed the song as an album track on his 1983 record Another Page, apparently not viewing it…
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‘Highlander’ star Christopher Lambert hospitalized after collapsing at Steel City Con
“Highlander” actor Christopher Lambert, 69, was rushed to hospital by ambulance after collapsing during a meet-and-greet at Steel City Con in Philadelphia. Organisers said he had to leave the convention due to a “personal issue”, prompting a brief medical scare for fans of the French star before reassurances followed about his condition. A representative told…
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What’s It Going to Take for Steve Carell to Finally Win an Emmy?
Steve Carell has received his 12th career Emmy nomination this year, for lead actor in a comedy series for HBO Max’s “Rooster,” yet remains without a single win. The nomination puts him second on the all-time list of most Emmy nominations without a victory, behind only the late Angela Lansbury, highlighting what Variety describes as…
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Family of Robert Carradine Sues UCLA Hospital Leaders After Actor’s Death: Reports
The family of actor Robert Carradine has filed a lawsuit against the regents of the University of California, alleging negligence by a UCLA psychiatric facility contributed to his death. The suit, filed on 7 August in Los Angeles County court, claims the facility broke standard procedures by leaving Carradine, who had active suicidal thoughts and…
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Bride cautions others before wedding day about risky beauty treatments: ‘Pain wasn’t worth it’
A bride-to-be developed a severe allergic reaction to classic eyelash extensions she had applied ahead of her wedding, despite first undergoing a patch test that showed no signs of trouble. Polly Bibby, 26, an illustrator, wanted to depart from her usual minimal make-up look and appear “like a princess” on her big day, but the…
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Martin O’Neill absent from Celtic’s win at Kilmarnock as Høgh hits hat-trick
Celtic thrashed Kilmarnock 5-1 away at Rugby Park despite the absence of manager Martin O’Neill, who missed the game after a “small procedure” in hospital earlier in the week. New signing Kasper Høgh scored a first-half hat-trick, his first goals for the club, as Celtic made it two wins from two league games this season.…
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Brazilian top-flight club wear name of English fan with MND on shirts
Coritiba, a Brazilian Serie A football club, wore shirts bearing the name of Jonny Butcher, a 29-year-old Norwich fan diagnosed with motor neurone disease, during their match against Chapecoense to raise awareness of the incurable condition. Butcher, who was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in February, had developed ties to the club through his wife…
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Cancer stricken girl and her family are sleeping OUTSIDE so they can save as much money for her treatment as possible
A family with a young daughter battling cancer have chosen to sleep outdoors rather than pay for accommodation, in an effort to preserve every possible pound for her medical treatment. The story highlights the severe financial strain that serious childhood illness can place on families, particularly where treatment costs, travel and time off work compound…
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Depraved Citibank executive who drugged and raped young women in his swanky NYC apartment seen with scruffy beard and shackles as he now faces GUN charges
A former Citibank executive accused of drugging and raping young women at his New York apartment has now been hit with additional gun charges, with new images showing him in custody sporting a scruffy beard and shackles. The case highlights the alleged predatory conduct of a once high-flying finance professional and adds a weapons dimension…