Missouri State

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In recent years, a seemingly innocuous toy has been causing serious injuries in children across the United States. Water beads, those colorful, marble-sized spheres that expand when soaked in water, have become increasingly popular as sensory toys and decorations. However, a new study reveals a disturbing trend: emergency room visits related to water bead injuries in children have more than doubled in just one year.

Water bead injuries in children surge, hospitalizations up 130%

Ohio State

92.3 WCOL

The recalled products pose the risk of causing serious health issues.

Popular Spice Recalled Across Ohio Poses 'Permanent' Health Risk

Maryland State

Virginia Beach, VA

ABC News

An alleged abduction of three Virginia Beach children ended in a car crash Thursday morning that left the youngest dead, according to police.

1-year-old dead after abduction of 3 children ends in car crash: Police

Discharge is a natural part of having a vagina. But typical vaginal discharge is a clear to white color and doesn't have a noticeable smell. That's why it can be so jarring when you suddenly notice you're dealing with pink discharge. Before you panic, know this: Ob-gyns say that there...

What Causes Pink Discharge? 2 Ob-Gyns Break It Down

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NewsNinja

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Body lice (Pediculus humanus corporis) are different from head lice or pubic lice . Body lice bites are small, discolored, and accompanied by a rash that looks like a scrape. There are many ways to eradicate an infestation, described ahead. This article discusses how to recognize body lice bites, where...

Body Lice Bites: Steps to Identifying and Treating Them

Los Angeles County, CA

South Pasadena, CA

A 1986 cold case murder of a teen has been solved after a DNA match led investigators to a convicted serial killer on death row.

Cold case murder from 1986 linked to serial killer with 13 other victims

USA TODAY

Swollen ankles aren’t typically a cause for concern. However, they’re sometimes an indication of an underlying illness.

Swollen ankles are a common problem. From compression socks to elevation, here's how to get rid of them.

Mississippi State

Eddie Templeton said he had only been out in the rural creek for about 30 minutes the morning of Aug. 3 when he found the tusk while searching the bank for fossils.

7-foot-long mammoth tusk found in Mississippi creek in rare discovery

Las Vegas, NV

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Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Kansas State

Lawrenceburg, IN

Law & Crime

Jesse A. Sartin, of Indiana, allegedly shook his girlfriend's toddler so hard it caused the child's brain to herniate and leak from her ears.
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Man said 21-month-old girl was 'being aggressive' during bath, so he shook her until brain herniated and was 'leaking through her ears': Police

The US Sun

COMMON painkillers could be costing the NHS millions - as they can trigger heart attacks, strokes, kidney damage and dangerous bleeds in high risk patients. Researchers estimated that prescribing certain pain-relieving drugs to people at high risk of harm from them will cost NHS England around £31million over 10 years.

Common painkillers can trigger heart attacks, strokes and deadly bleeds – are you at risk?

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According to a study published in the Archives of Medical Sciences: Atherosclerotic Disease, heart attack patients with a history of marijuana use have a lower in-hospital mortality rate compared to those without a history of use. For the study, researchers from various institutions, including the Detroit Medical Center-Wayne State University and the Royal Devon University … 
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Study of Nearly 10 Million People Finds Marijuana Linked to Improved Outcomes for Heart Attack Patients, Reduced In-Hospital Mortality

North Carolina State

Hillsborough, NC

A convicted murderer escaped from custody Tuesday morning while being transported to a medical appointment at a North Carolina hospital, the sheriff's office said.

Convicted murderer escapes on way to hospital: Police

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Los Angeles, CA

Matthew Perry died on Oct. 28, 2023, at the age of 54. An autopsy revealed he died from the acute effects of ketamine.

5 charged in Matthew Perry's ketamine death as new details emerge

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It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Atlanta, GA

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

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Water bead-related ER visits among kids rose over 130% between 2021 and 2022: Study

Pediatric water bead-related emergency room visits increased over 130% in one year, a new study published in The American Journal of Emergency Medicine shows. Water beads...

Water bead-related ER visits among kids rose over 130% between 2021 and 2022: Study

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