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A shocking picture shows a terminally ill woman forced to sleep on a hospital floor due to a lack of beds.

Madeleine Butcher, 62, was taken to hospital at around 3am on Sunday by husband John, 61, and was told she was likely suffering from sepsis.

Despite the prognosis, Madeleine — who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2022 — was told she would have to wait in A&E for potentially 36 hours.

She explained that sitting down for any longer was uncomfortable due to a hernia from her hysterectomy and the position of her tumor.



But despite asking if there was a bed,...

Horrific photo shows terminally ill woman forced to sleep on the floor after hospital ran out of beds

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

The Standard

A man found dead along with a woman at a house in Staffordshire has been named as a paramedic who starred in a Channel 4 TV show.Police have launched a murder inquiry after the pair were found dead in a house in Alpine Drive in Hednesford, Cannock, around 12.30pm on Tuesday.They have been named by police as 24-year-old Daniel Duffield, from nearby Cannock, and 22-year-old Lauren Evans, from Bridgend in South Wales.Mr Duffield was a paramedic for West Midlands Ambulance Service, and appeared in series 11 Channel 4’s 999: On the Frontline.His friend and colleague Ellie, who appeared alongside him...

Man found dead alongside woman is revealed to be paramedic who starred in Channel 4 show

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

A man who was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer has urged people to not be afraid to talk about poo. Dave Jones, 35 and from Great Barr, Birmingham, was diagnosed with cancer in December 2022 which came as a massive shock as he had always been fit and healthy.

Bowel cancer survivor urges talks about poo

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Wide Open Country

Some people live so blissfully unaware that they smell bad. They could be flippant about taking showers or freshening up their armpits. Furthermore, who knows how good they are at wiping or if they just sweat insanely easy? Regardless, it's inconsiderate and an insane attack on the senses. Apparently, Matthew McConaughey falls underneath this category.

This Celeb Says You Can Smell Matthew McConaughey From a Mile Away

Tennessee State

Erlanger, KY

76-year-old Tennessee native Alex Chronis was staying at the Econo Lodge in Erlanger, Kentucky. This was back in November 2021 while Chronis was on a work trip. Per the Knoxville News Sentinel, Chronis was badly burned during a morning shower. According to a lawsuit filed by Chronis' estate, "the water was more than 150 degrees, a temperature that can cause third-degree burns within seconds of exposure."

Tennessee Man Dies After Being Burned By 150-Degree Hotel Shower

Let's talk about Cheers and the resilience of one of its actors. No, it's not Ted Danson. Usually, I make more of an effort to bury the lede in articles like this for suspense's sake. However, I'll cut right to it. We're talking about an actor who was so good in Cheers that they gave his character his own successful spin-off show: Kelsey Grammer!

This 'Cheers' Actor Struggled With Alcoholism While Filming Classic Sitcom

Clarke County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

The US Sun

POLICE are urgently searching for a 13-year-old schoolgirl who has been missing for more than 24 hours. Aimee was last seen yesterday afternoon at 3pm on Burghley Close in Bury. Aimee is described as being a white female, around 5ft tall and is of slim build. Greater Manchester Police say she was last seen wearing […]

Urgent hunt for missing schoolgirl, 13, who vanished more than 24 hours ago as cops say they’re ‘very concerned’

Shafaq Khan died within weeks of being found unresponsive at HMP Hindley near Wigan.

Prison officer 'sniggered' at sick inmate warning

Virginia State

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were in medicine cabinets in many Virginia homes decades ago. They were in bottles with droppers that gallons the red liquid. Looking at that old bottle in the above image brings back many memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many Virginia homes

New Mexico State

This is one of the coolest ways I can imagine transforming a big hunk of rust and bolts. This YouTuber prevents the jet's inevitable destiny to lie there, slowly withering away until it's unrecognizable. Rather, he gives it new meaning and new purpose by taking it out of the sky entirely.

YouTuber Transforms Old Elvis Presley Jet Into One Of Kind Camper — See Inside

Nashville, TN

On March 8, Riley Strain disappeared after being kicked out of Luke Bryan's Luke's 32 Bridge bar in Nashville. Two weeks after his disappearance, Strain's body was found in the Cumberland River. Since the tragic death, details have been slowly emerging, painting a full picture of what exactly led to Strain's passing. One of the hotly-contested elements involved was whether Bryan's bar had overserved alcohol to Strain.

Why Luke Bryan's Bar Really Kicked Out Late 22-Year-Old Riley Strain

Indiana State

Indiana County, PA

One little girl was flung out of a ride at an Indiana county fair. Concerns and investigations followed as people wondered how something so dangerous and life-threatening was allowed to happen at all. One Facebook user, Anna Deorto, was sitting next to the girl when the accident took place. "It['s]...

Little Girl Thrown From County Fair Ride Prompts Safety Investigation: "You Need To Stop This Ride"

Coral Gables, FL

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Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

The Independent

The relatives of two women who died with herpes after giving birth are bringing clinical negligence claims against an NHS trust at the High Court.Kimberley Sampson, 29, and Samantha Mulcahy, 32, died six weeks apart in 2018 after having Caesarean sections performed by the same surgeon at hospitals in Kent run by East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.Ms Sampson’s mother Yvette Sampson and Ms Mulcahy’s widower Ryan Mulcahy are pursuing separate legal challenges against the trust over alleged failures in post-operative care.They also claim that the surgeon, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was the source of the...

Relatives of women who died with herpes after childbirth suing NHS trust

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Hospital Garners Controversy After Forcing Terminally Ill Woman To Sleep On Floor

62-year-old Madeleine Butcher was admitted to Blackpool Victoria Hospital at around 3 AM on Sunday due to a suspected infection. She's been battling ovarian cancer since...

Hospital Garners Controversy After Forcing Terminally Ill Woman To Sleep On Floor

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