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US mass shooting: 12 injured after 2 gunmen open fire on Chicago street crowd
Chicago witnessed a horrific mass shooting on Saturday when two individuals opened fire from an SUV, injuring at least 12 people. The incident, which occurred on Juneteenth, saw victims aged 17 to 47 rushed to hospitals. This violence adds to a disturbing trend, with over 21 people shot and four fatalities reported in the city since Friday evening.
Dozens of deaths at Congo camp suggest Ebola could be spreading fast
At least 30 people have died since the start of May in one camp for displaced civilians in northeastern Congo, a death rate that camp officials said was unprecedented, with some confirmed to have died from Ebola in a sign the disease could be spreading fast there. It was not possible to confirm the causes of all the deaths because patients or their relatives in Kigonze camp in Bunia — the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) — had until Thursday refused testing,...
Cruise passengers learn diet trick that woman says made her weight loss finally stick
A cruise designed for people who follow low-carbohydrate diets is teaching passengers the eating approach one woman says helped her lose weight — and keep it off — after decades of trying.Debbie Hubbs, 73, of Arizona, helped create the Low Carb Cruise after low-carb eating jump-started her weight loss. Hubbs said this type of eating is "the only thing that ever worked for me."CRUISE TIPPING CHARGES ARE 'OUT OF CONTROL,' SAY PASSENGERS AS COMPANIES TOUT 'EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE'"For the last 40, 50 y...
My daughter treats me like free childcare - how do I finally say no and reclaim my retirement? VANESSA STOYKOV
My daughter treats me like free childcare - how do I finally say no and reclaim my retirement? VANESSA STOYKOVHow constant childcare can quietly erode retirement plansWhy guilt keeps people saying yesThe exact script to use to protect your relationship - and your time By VANESSA STOYKOV Published: 14:35, 20 June 2026 | Updated: 14:35, 20 June 2026 e-mail View comments
NHS splashed almost £100million prescribing items such as bread and paracetamol last year
An investigation has uncovered that the NHS spent close to £100million last year on items that patients could easily purchase from shops and pharmacies.The probe revealed that 15.7 million packets of paracetamol were prescribed at a cost of £64.4million, despite the common painkiller being sold in stores for just 29p.Analysis of GP prescription records also showed that gluten-free bread from brands, including Warburtons and Genius, accounted for £830,700 of public spending, with nearly 293,000 l...
Popular weight-loss drugs linked to unexpected male fertility benefit
Taking a GLP-1 medication for weight loss may improve male fertility, according to experts.Research presented this week at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, explored how obesity is strongly linked to fertility problems in men.Excess weight can contribute to dysregulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis — the hormone system that regulates testosterone production — and functional hypogonadism, a condition in which testosterone levels are abnormally low...
DANA PERINO: Five important lessons from my father for every proud girl dad
Well, this is a first for me: Father’s Day without my father, Leo E. Perino.My dad died in his sleep at the end of May 2026, just 29 days after retiring. He was 79. The guy loved to work. And he loved his daughters. He was a wonderful girl father to two girls.Friends of mine who are now girl dads amaze me. I think they’re very good at raising their daughters, so they don’t need advice from me. But here are five things my dad did that made a difference in my life and played a role in my success a...
Hum do, hamare 1.9: What India’s falling fertility rates reveal
India, once concerned about a population boom, now faces a declining birth rate, with the Total Fertility Rate dropping to 1.9 children per woman, below the replacement level. This significant shift reflects women's increased educational attainment, career focus, and later marriages, leading to more personal choices about family planning. The narrative is evolving from population control to individual decisions, marking a societal transition.
'Thinking Of Doing Something Different': NEET Aspirant Dies By Suicide
According to police, the victim, identified as Jatin Kumar, was a resident of H-Block in Vijay Nagar and had been preparing for the medical entrance examination.
Death rate at camp in DR Congo spikes amid fears of Ebola spiralling
At least 30 people have died since the start of May in one camp for displaced citizens in northeastern Congo, with some confirmed to have died from Ebola, in a sign the disease could be spreading quickly there.
Government bans 16 fixed-dose drug combinations: Here's the list
The Indian government has banned 16 popular drug combinations, deeming them therapeutically unjustified and potentially risky. This decisive action by the Union Health Ministry aims to protect public health and ensure only effective, scientifically validated medicines reach consumers. The prohibited formulations cover pain relief, muscle relaxation, diabetes management, and antibiotic categories, including several widely used antibiotic mixes and certain skincare products.
Now even Keir Starmer's loyalists lose faith and demand he quit to hand over to Andy Burnham... as pressure grows on 'lame duck' PM to agree to leave No10 within a month
Now even Keir Starmer's loyalists lose faith and demand he quit to hand over to Andy Burnham... as pressure grows on 'lame duck' PM to agree to leave No10 within a monthSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy GREG HEFFER, POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT Published: 08:32, 20 June 2026 | Updated: 08:33, 20 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Australia pledges action on H5N1 after bird flu case confirmed
Australia confirmed its first mainland H5N1 bird flu case in a seabird near Esperance, WA.
Drowning prevention week aims to reduce UK water deaths as temperatures heat up
The heatwave in May brought tragedy across the Britain, with a series of drowning incidents leaving families and communities devastated. A total of 19 people lost their lives in open water during the heatwave, including 13 children.Now, as temperatures begin to rise again, the Royal Life Saving Society are educating children and young adults in water safety and lifesaving skills as part of Drowning Prevention Week, which runs 13-20th June 2026.Experts have warned that the public, especially youn...
Fears doctors criticising Israel may be silenced as health watchdog adopts contested antisemitism definition
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency to use International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition for ‘regulatory work’Australia’s health watchdog has adopted a contested definition of antisemitism to guide its regulatory work.The move has been welcomed by the nation’s peak Jewish body while the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (Apan) has warned it could silence health professionals from criticising Israel’s human rights record. Continue reading...
Acid attack victim Mahnoor to get treatment abroad
QUETTA: The Balochistan government will send acid attack victim Dr Mahnoor Nasar abroad for medical treatment. Chief Minister’s aide Shahid Rind said on Friday the provincial government is making arrangements to send the injured doctor overseas for treatment. He said Dr Mahnoor Nasser is currently undergoing treatment at Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi, where her medical care will continue for another week. Mr Rind said that after completion of the initial treatment, the injured doctor w...
Thirty dead at DRC displacement camp as Ebola threat grows
At least 30 people have died since May in the Kigonze displacement camp in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
'Who ignored the warnings?' Ministers face High Court action over NHS gender clinic scandal
The Government is facing legal action unless it orders a full public inquiry into allegations surrounding a rogue NHS gender service.The move comes after a bombshell patient safety report found children and young people at WellBN, in Brighton and Hove, were exposed to practices that put them at "risk of unknowingly receiving treatment that could cause severe physical and psychological harm".Now, a devastated father and the Bayswater Support Group, which supports parents of trans-identifying chil...
Male breast cancer survivor shares warning after unexpected diagnosis
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Rosie O'Donnell pushes conspiracy theory that Trump didn't really win 2024 election, says ‘I think Kamala won’
Rosie O'Donnell claimed in an interview Wednesday that President Donald Trump didn’t actually defeat former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. O'Donnell, a longtime critic of Trump, fled the country after he won the 2024 election and moved to Ireland. She said she was "astonished" that Trump occupies the White House before suggesting his victory wasn’t legitimate. "I mean, part of the reason that I left is I never in a million years thought we would put a convicted f...