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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Atlanta, GA

Fox News

Breana and Matthew Dell welcomed conjoined twins in February, who were only alive for an hour. Breana Dell shares the heartbreaking yet awe-inspiring experience with Fox News Digital.

Atlanta couple’s conjoined twin daughters, fused at the heart, lived for just 1 hour: ‘Gift from God’

As much of the US continues to experience very high levels of Covid-19 activity, government officials announced on Friday the return of programs to offer free tests, vaccines and treatments to see the nation through the winter respiratory virus season.

Free Covid tests, treatments will return to help the country cope over fall and winter, US officials announce

Kirkwood, MO

Editor's note: This article was originally published on March 1, 2023. It has since been updated. Delayne Ivanowski, a 25-year-old nurse from Kirkwood, Missouri, had been keeping a secret plan to donate a kidney to her father, John Ivanowski, for the last few months. John had been diagnosed with a form of kidney disease known as IgA nephropathy two years ago. Despite the prognosis, John had repeatedly told Delayne that he did not want her to donate a kidney to him. Tests revealed that John was in kidney failure and Delayne knew he needed a transplant, as reported by Good Morning America.

25-year-old daughter defies her father's request and secretly donates her kidney to save his life

Elgin, TX

Happily

A dad who had been battling kidney failure for six years couldn’t believe his eyes when his daughter held up a sign revealing she’d been approved to be his donor. 
The post Emotional Dad Battling Kidney Disease for Six Years Surprised With News Daughter is Matched as His Donor appeared first on Happilynews.com.

Emotional Dad Battling Kidney Disease for Six Years Surprised With News Daughter is Matched as His Donor

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Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Four Star General Charles Hamilton, who as head of Army Materiel Command oversaw much of the service's logistics operations, wrote a letter to Army Secretary Wormuth on Friday asking to be reinstated. Hamilton, claimed in the letter that he had to intervene in the Army's Command Assessment Program, or CAP, selection last fall because he felt the process is racist and would unfairly handle the selection of a Black subordinate officer.

Suspended Army 4-Star General Charles Hamilton Appeals for Return of Command

Grand Prairie, TX

CBS DFW

GRAND PRAIRIE — It's hard to describe one Grand Prairie man as anything other than a walking miracle. He took his own health for granted and it came close to costing him his life.  As an active 47-year-old, there wasn't a hill that or rock Clay Paulson couldn't climb, until about 6 months ago. "We'd gone on a hike and over the Christmas holidays in Santa Fe and I'd struggled a little bit on that," said Paulson. "I had some shortness of breath. I associated that with getting over kind of an upper respiratory infection."Even though Paulson works in a heart clinic...

The check-up that saved a North Texas man's life: The Walking Miracle Man

This pet health content was written by a veterinarian, Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS, with contributions from Dr. Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJ, and Kelly Serfas, a certified veterinary technician. This article was reviewed for accuracy by Dr. Elliott and was last updated on August 19, 2024. Table of Contents...

Understanding the Risks of Anesthesia for Dogs by Breed

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Florida State

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Georgia State

A Georgia couple is suing a health care system after they say staff at one of its Atlanta hospitals misplaced a portion of the husband’s skull, which had been temporarily removed and later scheduled to be reimplanted, according to a complaint.

After a brain bleed, a Georgia hospital temporarily removed part of a man’s skull. Employees lost the bone, lawsuit says

The Independent

A father who had pins and needles in his face and fingers while on holiday was given just months to live.Robert Armstrong, 58, a marine engineer from Felixstowe, East Suffolk, began feeling “pins and needles” on the right side of his body a few months after hurting his back in January 2023.But what the father-of-two thought was a trapped nerve turned out to be a large inoperable tumour in the middle of his brain.In a matter of weeks, Rob’s symptoms deteriorated and he started losing his vision, sensation and movement, as well as being constantly tired.Rob underwent a type of...

Father with pins and needles told by doctors he has huge deadly brain tumour

Missouri State

New York Post

A recent high school graduate in Missouri was left paralyzed and placed on a ventilator in an ICU after contracting West Nile virus. 

John Procter VI, known as “BB” to family and friends, has been hospitalized for more than two weeks with severe symptoms that started as a headache and dizziness on Aug. 8, St. Louis 11 reported. 

The 18-year-old went to urgent care and was told he had a tension headache and was sent home. 



But his symptoms got worse with violent vomiting and a high-grade fever, putting him in and out of the hospital over the next few...

Missouri teen who just graduated high school paralyzed and placed on a ventilator from West Nile infection

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

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Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Plymouth, MA

The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

Hull, MA

Get ready, because you're invited to the "best late summer beach party in New England!" The Endless Summer Waterfront Festival, hosted by the Hull Nantasket Chamber of Commerce, is just around the corner and promises to be an event you won't want to miss. Taking place on Saturday, September 7, 2023, this event celebrates the last days of summer and the vibrant community of Hull.

Live Music, Family Fun & More: This Waterfront Festival Has It All!

Indiana State

Irish Star

Tristan Dean Gerhardt, 28, was arrested after his 6-month-old baby was hospitalized with multiple broken bones in his arms and legs and a bleeding mouth - the father is now facing two felony counts

Indiana father blames baby's horrifying broken bones and mouth injuries on 'rough diaper changes'

Blackfoot, ID

Chelsea Torres, a 30-year-old pharmacy technician from Blackfoot, Idaho, is raising awareness about conjoined twins through her daughters, Callie and Carter. The six-year-old twins are connected from the sternum down, sharing a liver, intestinal tract, and bladder, but each has her own heart and stomach. While the early years were challenging for Torres, she now uses social media to share photos and videos, educating others about life with conjoined twins. “During the summer, we live at the pool,” Torres tells TODAY. “You’ll see us at the mall and at expos. We’re always out doing something.”

After years of hiding, mom proudly celebrates her conjoined twins and the power of acceptance

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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My Possibilities Receives $40,000 Grant From Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Texas

My Possibilities (MP) recently announced that it was awarded a Blue Impact grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) to enhance the well-being...

My Possibilities Receives $40,000 Grant From Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Texas

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