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Matt Driscoll, the columnist and opinion editor for The News Tribune (TNT), known for his pro-vaccine stance and attacking anyone who spoke out against the jab, died suddenly at his Tacoma home this Sunday, he was 43. TNT announced Driscoll’s death this week. “We’ve lost a fried and beloved colleague, but Tacoma and Pierce County have lost someone who never stopped caring,” said fellow TNT writer Sean Robinson.

When President Joe Biden began his campaign trip in Las Vegas last week, everything seemed to be running as smoothly as it could for an 81-year-old president in physical and cognitive decline. The day before he abruptly left town, Biden delivered the keynote address in front of a packed crowd of almost five thousand people at the NAACP National Convention at the Mandalay Bay hotel. On Wednesday, Biden was scheduled to deliver the keynote at the UnidosUS annual convention at the MGM Grand, with thousands in attendance anticipating his arrival. With the venue located right off the Las Vegas Strip,...

on Thursday, the Kansas City Chiefs halted all team activities after defensive lineman BJ Thompson suffered a seizure and soon after went into cardiac arrest during a special teams meeting. In a statement on Thursday night, Thompson’s agent Chris Turnage said, “BJ is still unconscious at this point, but he’s stable, and his vitals are good.” “His family asks for your continued prayers,” added Turnage. Despite canceling all activities on Thursday, the Chiefs are expected to resume practice on Friday.

Joshua Dean (45) has tragically died just two months after the mysterious death of John Barnett. Dean was a key figure in exposing alleged safety issues in Boeing’s 737 MAX production line. He died of complications arising from a severe and rapid bacterial infection, as reported by The Seattle Times.

A British Airways Boeing 777-200ER flying from New York-JFK to London-Gatwick (LGW) was forced to divert to St John’s in Newfoundland, Canada after one of the pilots became incapacitated. The flight, with flight number BA 2272, departed New York-JFK at 21:54 on March 14, 2024, for the seven-hour and 50-minute flight back to London, where it was due to land at 08:05 the following morning. However, after around three hours of flying eastbound and with the aircraft cruising at 40,000ft and 440 nautical miles northeast of St. John’s, the crew declared an emergency, reporting that one of the flight crew...

Filmmaker Clay Tweel is set to direct the feature about the Buffalo Bills safety who has secured a spot on the active roster after receiving CPR during a game earlier this year.Damar Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills defensive player who made national headlines when he suffered cardiac arrest during an NFL game early this year, will be the subject of a documentary film about the 25-year-old athlete’s recovery and advocacy work. The film, entitled Did We Win — which references a question Hamlin asked from his hospital bed about the Bills’ game against the Cincinnati Bengals after he awoke from medically...

Katie Britt said she went to the hospital after experiencing a 'sudden onset of numbness' in her face.. Alabama Republican Sen. Katie Britt announced Monday that she is recovering in outpatient care following a hospital visit for a sudden medical scare. Britt, 41, said she was spending time with her family in Montgomery, Alabama, over the weekend when she experienced a "sudden onset of numbness" in her face. "While with my family in Montgomery this past weekend, I experienced a sudden onset of numbness in my face. I was admitted to Baptist Medical Center South for evaluation," she said in...

The singer Tori Kelly has been rushed to the hospital after shockingly collapsing while out on the town. The 30-year-old Grammy winner was reportedly dining out with friends in Los Angeles on Sunday night when she suffered a medical emergency and lost conscious, sources told TMZ. She was quickly taken to get medical care, and doctors are reportedly treating her for multiple blood clots around vital organs, which could be extremely serious.

The Dominican basketball community mourns the loss of Óscar Cabrera Adames, a talented player who passed away at the young age of 28. Tragically, his untimely demise occurred during a stress test conducted at a health center in Santo Domingo. It is believed that Cabrera Adames was battling myocarditis, a condition that poses significant risks to the heart's function and blood circulation. The impact of this disease on individuals can be severe, as highlighted by the American Heart Association. Following his untimely demise, social media posts emerged in which Cabrera Adames hinted at a possible connection between his myocarditis and...

Cris Lencioni, an MMA fighter who competes in Bellator, is "currently in the ICU in his biggest fight yet" after suffering a cardiac arrest earlier this month, his family said on Monday. Lencioni’s family said in a post on GoFundMe that he suffered a medical incident on June 8 and remains hospitalized. His family is hoping to raise money to support him during this difficult time.

Medical personnel were rushed into the East Room of the White House on Friday when a member of collegiate championship-winning Louisiana State University women's basketball team fainted at an event to honor the team. Joe Biden called for year-round support for women's sports when the player, who was standing in the risers behind the podium, slunk downward and was helped off the stage. ... Coach Kim Mulkey said that the player, freshman Sa’Myah Smith, was okay as personnel wheeled her out. ... The event marked a thawing of earlier tensions between the team and the administration, after first lady Jill...

young Australian woman who had “plans to travel the world” has “tragically and suddenly” died in front of her parents during a family dinner. Dani Duchatel, 26, went into cardiac arrest just after 10 p.m. May 21 while having dinner and playing cards with her parents at their home in Moreton Bay, Brisbane. The government worker had recently broken her leg and was staying with her parents while recovering from surgery. Doctors believe that due to the surgery, a blood clot had formed and caused a pulmonary embolism, although they are still awaiting autopsy results.

A top-ranked Canadian waterskier who attended the University of Louisiana-Layfayette “suddenly” died at 18 years old on May 6, the university announced. Freshman Micky Geller studied kinesiology and marketing while he was on a full-ride waterskiing scholarship with the national champion Ragin Cajuns. While Geller’s cause of death was not revealed, Water Ski Canada said the standout athlete “died suddenly.” “It is with great sadness that the University will lower the University flag to half-staff in memory of Michael Arthur ‘Micky’ Geller on Thursday, May 18,” the university said in a statement on Facebook. “His friends and family remain in...

A local community has been rocked by the shock death of a much-loved teenager who tragically died in his sleep. Heartbreaking tributes are flowing for Melbourne student Balin Menzies, 15, who died suddenly on April 21. It is not yet known what caused his death. Balin was actively involved in various sporting and community groups across Greensborough in Melbourne's northeast. The teen was also a promising street artist who painted murals under the name Posh, including a wall at Greensborough Skate Park. The mural is now surrounded by spray paint cans and flowers in his honour. Greensborough College paid tribute...

The Mississippi native is best known for anchoring America’s 4x100 relay to gold, leading a legendary squad of Tianna Bartoletta, Allyson Felix and English Gardner, in Brazil. Three-time Olympic medalist Tori Bowie, a Mississippi native who sprinted to gold at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, has died, officials said Wednesday. She was 32. Bowie’s death was announced by her management company and USA Track and Field. No cause of death was shared. “We’ve lost a client, dear friend, daughter and sister," Icon Management Inc. said in a statement. "Tori was a champion … a beacon of light that shined...

TRIBUTES have been paid to Kristen 'Miami' Mitchell who has died aged 36. The Australian wrestler was one of the trailblazers for South Australian women wrestlers. Wrestling Radio Australia said in a statement: "Australian Wrestling is saddened by the loss of Kristen Mitchell aka Miami. "The impression she has left on the industry both from her work in the ring and behind the scenes on the future of the business is immeasurable and she will be missed deeply by all of those who ever had "She will be deeply missed by all of those who ever had the privilege of...

American sprinter and Olympic gold medalist Tori Bowie has died at the age of 32. 'We're devastated to share the very sad news that Tori Bowie has passed away,' Icon Management Inc. said in a statement Wednesday morning. 'We've lost a client, dear friend, daughter and sister. Tori was a champion…a beacon of light that shined so bright! We're truly heartbroken and our prayers are with the family and friends.' This statement did not reveal or release the cause of Bowie's death. According to reports from TMZ, she was found dead on Tuesday in Florida. The world of track and...

A patient died suddenly at Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital in Moncton, N.B., Tuesday. Vitalité Health Network, which runs the hospital, confirmed the death to CTV News Thursday. “The network offers its sincere condolences to the patient's family and friends during this difficult time,” a Vitalité spokesperson wrote in an email. The health authority said it would not release any more information about the person because of privacy laws. The RCMP says it learned of the death around 4:30 p.m. the day it happened. The force says it is investigating the circumstance around the death with help from the New Brunswick...

Lesley Swick van Ness, a popular former news anchor in Illinois, died suddenly Monday. She was just 42 years old. According to the Muddy River News, Van Ness suddenly fell ill last Thursday while vacationing with her family in Naples, Florida. The cause of her sudden illness remains unknown. No official cause of death has been released. Gray Television executive Jennifer Dale realized this statement following Van Ness’s passing: It is with a very heavy heart that we share some devastating news with you. Lesley Van Ness, who we have been so fortunate to have as part of the Gray...