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fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

Doctors' strike to cause major delays at south-west London hospitals

Hospitals across South West London are bracing for disruption this week as resident doctors begin a five-day strike on Friday. This comes as the NHS faces one of its busiest summers in recent years due to high emergency admissions driven by heatwaves and complex patient needs.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 days ago

The Last Thing We Had in Gaza Was Flour. Now Even That Is Gone.

All we have left is water - and even clean drinking water is becoming nearly impossible to find. Sometimes I wonder: What if they cut that off too? Will I survive just three days? It seems that my death won't come from an Israeli missile or a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's bullet - it will come from hunger. Slow. Silent. Cruel.
Public health
#fire
fromMiami Herald
3 days ago

Miami Gardens child hospitalized after 'self-inflicted' gunshot to leg

Officers responded to a 'self-inflicted gunshot wound' involving a toddler around 1:40 a.m. at the 2200 block of NW 210th Street, Miami Gardens police spokesperson Diana Delgado told the Herald. The young child had taken a single bullet to the leg when cops arrived.
Miami
#health
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

AI voice company Hyper raises $6.3M to help automate 9-1-1 calls | TechCrunch

"Imagine getting stuck talking to someone for eight minutes about a neighbor's dog barking, only to answer the next call late, because of that noise complaint, and hear the trembling voice of a five-year-old whose dad has just collapsed on the floor."
Venture
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

NYC EMT pay is a disgrace. City Hall should do what's right

The starting pay for EMTs and paramedics in NYC is under $40,000, rising to just under $60,000 after five years, creating a significant wage disparity compared to other first responders.
US politics
#accident
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

'A terrible loss' - Tipperary community in shock after death of girl (12) in swimming tragedy

Freya Tobin, a sixth-class student, tragically died after an accident in the River Suir in Newcastle.
#tragedy
#police
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Wexford youngsters branded as heroes after taking life-saving action to help swimmers in difficulty

Kuba Dmowski, Sean Holden, and Tiernan Codd, upon witnessing a group swimming into a dangerous area, took immediate action by calling emergency services, resulting in a successful rescue.
Public health
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 week ago

Croydon hospital requires improvement' with 'dangerously long delays in care'

Patients at Croydon University Hospital experienced dangerously long delays in care, with some waiting over 60 hours in A&E before being admitted to a ward.
Public health
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

Why Charter Calls Broadband Infrastructure Destruction "Domestic Terrorism"

"The June 15 damage in Van Nuys interrupted critical communications, impacting connectivity and redundancy to emergency services, including a U.S. military base, 911 services, and healthcare facilities."
Privacy technologies
#death-investigation
#london
#fire-response
#camberwell
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Homeless Black Men and Psychiatric Emergency Settings

By criminalizing homelessness, the Supreme Court has weaponized an already biased mental health system, pushing more homeless Black men into psychiatric emergency settings.
Social justice
#flooding
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
US news

United Cajun Navy helps Texans deal with flood aftermath

Volunteers mobilized rapidly after devastating flooding in Central Texas, with over 100 confirmed dead and many more missing.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
New York City

NYC saw its 2nd wettest hour in history as rain caused terrifying, freak flash flooding

New York City experienced its second-wettest hour in recorded history with 2.07 inches of rain last night.
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
1 week ago

Man in hospital after fall from height with air ambulance in Walthamstow Marshes

A man is in hospital after falling from a height near the Walthamstow Marshes. The incident happened on Lea Bridge Road at around 4.45pm.
UK news
#drowning
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

4-year-old child dead after drowning in pond north of Toronto | CBC News

A four-year-old child drowned in a pond in Proton Station, Ontario, after going missing during a family swim.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
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Young girl dies after getting into difficulty while swimming in Co Tipperary

A 12-year-old girl drowned while swimming in Co Tipperary.
#plane-crash
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 week ago

Person dies after Southeastern train crashes into van at level crossing in Kent

Officers were called to the railway line in Tonge, near Sittingbourne, shortly after 12.45pm on Sunday following reports of a train striking a van. Paramedics also attended, but the person died at the scene.
Miscellaneous
#traffic-diversion
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Van bursts into flames' after being hit by train at level crossing

A train has struck a van at a level crossing in Kent, resulting in a fire and police response to the incident off Lower Road in Teynham.
UK news
#police-investigation
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Teenager lucky' to be alive after friends bury him in sand on UK beach

A teenager who was buried up to 7ft deep in sand at a Sussex beach is extremely lucky to be alive, the coastguard stated, highlighting the risks of such activities.
UK news
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Hospital's road entrance in weekend closure for 'improvement works'

Patients of an east London hospital will be unable to use the main road entrance this weekend due to roadworks, scheduled from 8am on July 12 until 4pm.
London
#road-safety
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Injured man rushed to hospital after 'knife incident' in Maida Hill

Emergency services responded at 7.07pm on July 10 to an incident in Maida Hill, Harrow Road, involving an injured person, potentially involving a knife.
London politics
#fire-investigation
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Boy, 4, seriously' injured at Forest Hill nursery was misunderstanding'

A spokesperson for Pitta Patta Nursery said the child was involved in an incident whilst playing in the garden area. It added that due to an initial misunderstanding, the emergency services contacted the police, which suggested that a more serious event had occurred.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Overturned car shuts M3 motorway in both directions after crash

Drivers on the M3 have been warned of hour-long delays due to a major crash involving an overturned car, leading to road closures and significant congestion.
UK news
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Man dies after falling unwell on busy road in Colliers Wood

A man has died after falling unwell in Colliers Wood. The incident happened in North Road near East Road just after 7.40am today (July 9).
London
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Shock and sadness following death of girl (16) in Co Down crash

Officers are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the collision, and would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam or other footage which could assist with our enquiries.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

1 of 2 people electrocuted on Cape Cod reportedly dies from his injuries

Jermaine Whitmore, 32, died from his injuries at Cape Cod Hospital, his relatives told the station.
Public health
#traffic-incident
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Helicopter airlifts injured hiker from isolated trail during July Fourth weekend

Henry 1 helicopter was requested to assist with an emergency rescue along the Helen Markt Trail, an isolated and difficult-to-access hiking route.
Public health
#stabbing
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Residents warned to 'keep doors and windows closed' due to HUGE Tolworth fire

Residents have been cautioned to keep their doors and windows closed as a significant fire at a sports pavilion in Tolworth generates large plumes of smoke.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Marseille airport cancels all flights as wildfire encroaches on city

A fast-moving wildfire has forced Marseille airport to cancel all flights and is encroaching on the second-largest city in France. Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors and close all openings to mitigate smoke inhalation risk.
France news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Sinkhole shuts down part of Steeles Avenue after water main break in Brampton | CBC News

A sinkhole has formed on Steeles Avenue due to a water main break, causing significant disruption. Police reported the sinkhole and water pooling at 1:20 p.m.
Toronto
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

States Scramble to Protect Hospitals Ahead of Republicans' Medicaid Cuts

The tax and spending bill signed by Donald Trump includes the largest health care spending cuts in U.S. history, impacting Medicaid funding.
Healthcare
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