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September 28, 2023

Indiana high school student caught running body piercing operation inside campus bathroom: cops

An Indiana high school student was allegedly performing body piercings inside a school bathroom on the unnamed campus, authorities said Thursday.

September 28, 2023

Manhunt ends as suspect in South Carolina coast shooting is found dead

A manhunt along the coast of South Carolina has come to a conclusion with the discovery of the suspect's lifeless body, authorities announced on Thursday.

September 28, 2023

South African poultry producer culls 410,000 chickens amid avian flu outbreak, fears of shortages loom

South Africa's RCL Foods revealed that its poultry division has taken the drastic step of culling 410,000 chickens in response to the country's most severe outbreak of avian flu.

September 28, 2023

Ohio clinic director, physician husband sentenced over fake Alzheimer's diagnoses

Sherry-Ann and Oliver Jenkins, both of Ohio, have been sentenced on federal fraud charges over a scheme in which dozens of their patients were given false Alzheimer's diagnoses.

September 28, 2023

Microscopic parasite found in Baltimore-area drinking water, officials say

The Baltimore Department of Public Works detected low levels of Cryptosporidium, a microscopic parasite, during a routine test of a reservoir.

September 28, 2023

Ask a doctor: 'What should I know before getting a breast lift?'

New York-based plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist Dr. Constance M. Chen reveals what women should know if they're considering getting a breast lift surgery.

September 28, 2023

Three million children set to lose child care with expiration of federal funding

The approaching end of the 2023 fiscal years means American Rescue Plan funding for child care will also be cutting off, jeopardizing the care of millions of kids.

September 28, 2023

Female combat veterans left in cold by loophole as group of women senators steps in

Sen. Jacky Rosen and four other women senators are calling on the Defense Department and VA to ensure that female combat veterans get access to vital benefits.

September 28, 2023

WWII-era military sleep method could help insomniacs nod off quickly, some claim: 'Peace and calm'

A technique originally used by the U.S. military to help people fall asleep quickly can be extremely effective, a TikTok user claims. Sleep experts weigh in.

September 28, 2023

Progress for paralyzed patients: First implanted device is placed to restore arm, hand and finger movement

Onward, a medical tech company in the Netherlands, announced the first-ever surgical implant of its ARC-IM Stimulator, which restores function to the arms and hands of paralyzed patients.