If Charlotte Bassett had known that her daughter Norah’s life would be numbered in hours and minutes, not decades and years, she’d never have left her side. But she didn’t. So Charlotte went to have a shower after Norah’s birth on 12 April 2019. When she came out of the shower, a junior doctor was… Continue reading ‘My child was drowning’: life and death on an English maternity ward | NHS
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Life after a traumatic brain injury: ‘It took me over a year to find out I had an accident’ | Australian books
Caroline Laner Breure was a perfectionist growing up. She was restless and hungry, with an independent spirit. It was this drive that led her to leave her home country Brazil after graduating university and move to Sydney. She pursued her dream of living in Bondi, and set about travelling the world with her boyfriend. “I… Continue reading Life after a traumatic brain injury: ‘It took me over a year to find out I had an accident’ | Australian books
Dentist convicted of killing wife on African safari gets life sentence and over $15M penalty
DENVER — A judge has handed down a sentence of life in prison and over $15 million in penalties to a wealthy dentist who killed his wife at the end of an African safari. Larry Rudolph was sentenced Monday in a Denver federal court for murder in the 2016 death of Bianca Rudolph as well as for… Continue reading Dentist convicted of killing wife on African safari gets life sentence and over $15M penalty
‘Hell on wheels’ teen who killed boyfriend and his friend in crash sentenced to 15 years to life
The Ohio teenager dubbed “hell on wheels” — who was convicted of intentionally crashing her car at 100 mph into a building, killing her boyfriend and his friend — was sentenced two concurrent 15 years to life sentences Monday. Mackenzie Shirilla, 19, faced life in prison after she was convicted in a bench trial on… Continue reading ‘Hell on wheels’ teen who killed boyfriend and his friend in crash sentenced to 15 years to life
New find throws light on life of slaves in Ancient Rome’s Pompeii
Archaeologists have discovered a small bedroom in a Roman villa near Pompeii that was almost certainly used by slaves, throwing light on their lowly status in the ancient world, the culture ministry said on Sunday. The room was found at the Civita Giuliana villa, some 600 meters (2,000 ft) north of the walls of Pompeii,… Continue reading New find throws light on life of slaves in Ancient Rome’s Pompeii
British nurse Lucy Letby imprisoned for life for murders of 7 babies
A former neonatal nurse who killed seven babies in her care and tried to kill six others at a hospital in northern England was sentenced Monday to life in prison with no chance of release by a judge who highlighted “the cruelty and calculation” of her actions. Lucy Letby, who refused to appear in court… Continue reading British nurse Lucy Letby imprisoned for life for murders of 7 babies
Urgent, gentle care: life on a neonatal unit | Hospitals
The smallest can weigh not much more than 250g and be held in the palm of an adult’s hand. The skin of extremely premature babies – born at perhaps 22 or 24 weeks instead of 40 – can be translucent, allowing their organs to be seen. They are, as one medic puts it, “on the… Continue reading Urgent, gentle care: life on a neonatal unit | Hospitals
In the film ‘Mutt,’ a young trans man navigates the chaos of love, life and Brooklyn
In the critically acclaimed slice-of-life film “Mutt,” a young transgender man comes face-to-face with a collection of characters from his past, during one relentless day in New York. In filmmaker Vuk Lungulov-Klotz’s subdued and thoughtful debut feature, Feña, played by Lío Mehiel, encounters his ex-boyfriend, younger sister and estranged father all for the first time… Continue reading In the film ‘Mutt,’ a young trans man navigates the chaos of love, life and Brooklyn
The Lovers Tarot Card Meaning: Love, Life, and Timing
The Lovers tarot card is joyfully associated with the astrological signs of Gemini, Libra, and the planet Venus. Gemini’s connection to the Lovers card is evident in its symbolism of duality, communication, and relationships, all of which are key aspects of this air sign. As Gemini is known for its adaptability and ability to connect… Continue reading The Lovers Tarot Card Meaning: Love, Life, and Timing
Father of 20-year-old murdered by girlfriend in 100mph crash doesn’t want life in prison for her
Ohio teenager Mackenzie Shirilla may spend the rest of her life behind bars after a judge ruled she intentionally drove 100 mph into a brick building, killing her boyfriend and his friend, in a “mission of death.” But Frank Russo, 61, the father of her boyfriend, Dominic Russo, 20, doesn’t support sending Shirilla to jail… Continue reading Father of 20-year-old murdered by girlfriend in 100mph crash doesn’t want life in prison for her