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www.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago
OMG science

Ontario to hold inquests into deaths of 2 men at provincial jails | CBC News

Inquests into two men’s deaths in Ontario jails are mandated by law to prevent future incidents. [ more ]
www.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Families' touching tributes to north London men found dead in Sweden

Two north London men, Juan Cifuentes and Farooq Abdulrazak, were found dead in Sweden, leading to tributes from their grieving families. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Trump Falsely Claims No One Died in Jan. 6 Capitol Attack

Former President Trump falsely claimed no deaths occurred during Capitol violence. [ more ]
#violence
www.dw.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Bangladesh: Nearly 100 dead, more injured in protests DW 08/05/2024

Clashes in Bangladesh led to at least 90 deaths amid anti-government protests turning violent. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Mental health

Daniel Tommerup died 30 years too early when all the hope in his eyes was gone'

The deaths of homeless individuals in Australia are largely invisible and not properly recorded or understood by the government.
Homelessness puts individuals at a higher risk of violence and other forms of harm. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Bangladesh: Nearly 100 dead, more injured in protests DW 08/05/2024

Clashes in Bangladesh led to at least 90 deaths amid anti-government protests turning violent. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Mental health

Daniel Tommerup died 30 years too early when all the hope in his eyes was gone'

The deaths of homeless individuals in Australia are largely invisible and not properly recorded or understood by the government.
Homelessness puts individuals at a higher risk of violence and other forms of harm. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
Los Angeles

2 men found dead in hillside cave hollowed out by humans

Two men found dead in a cave on Northridge hillside near a homeless encampment. [ more ]
#investigation
www.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
East Bay (California)

Two men have died in Santa Clara County jail so far this month

Two men died in separate incidents at Santa Clara County jails, prompting joint investigation.
Authorities have not released the suspected manner of death in either case. [ more ]
New York Post
7 months ago
Austin

Body found in same Austin lake where other deceased individuals discovered in recent months

A body was found in Lady Bird Lake in Texas, where multiple bodies have been discovered in recent months.
At least five people have been found dead in the lake since last year, and authorities have downplayed speculation of a serial killer being involved. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Mental health

Roger Davies died with nine broken ribs. Police deemed his death non-suspicious and sent him to a pauper's grave

Homelessness deaths in Australia are largely invisible and not properly counted or understood by the government.
In a year-long investigation, The Guardian identified and investigated 627 homelessness deaths in Australia. [ more ]
British Columbia
8 months ago
Parenting

Get kids up-to-date on vaccinations, watch for signs of invasive Strep A, doctors say

Severe cases of invasive Group A streptococcal infection are extremely rare
Recent deaths of children in Ontario and British Columbia from the infection have sparked concern [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
8 months ago
Los Angeles

Bodies found inside and outside Palmdale house; deaths of 4 men under investigation

Four men found dead at a residence in Palmdale. Two were found in the backyard and two were found inside the home.
The deaths are under investigation and there is no threat to the community. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
East Bay (California)

Two men have died in Santa Clara County jail so far this month

Two men died in separate incidents at Santa Clara County jails, prompting joint investigation.
Authorities have not released the suspected manner of death in either case. [ more ]
New York Post
7 months ago
Austin

Body found in same Austin lake where other deceased individuals discovered in recent months

A body was found in Lady Bird Lake in Texas, where multiple bodies have been discovered in recent months.
At least five people have been found dead in the lake since last year, and authorities have downplayed speculation of a serial killer being involved. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Mental health

Roger Davies died with nine broken ribs. Police deemed his death non-suspicious and sent him to a pauper's grave

Homelessness deaths in Australia are largely invisible and not properly counted or understood by the government.
In a year-long investigation, The Guardian identified and investigated 627 homelessness deaths in Australia. [ more ]
British Columbia
8 months ago
Parenting

Get kids up-to-date on vaccinations, watch for signs of invasive Strep A, doctors say

Severe cases of invasive Group A streptococcal infection are extremely rare
Recent deaths of children in Ontario and British Columbia from the infection have sparked concern [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
8 months ago
Los Angeles

Bodies found inside and outside Palmdale house; deaths of 4 men under investigation

Four men found dead at a residence in Palmdale. Two were found in the backyard and two were found inside the home.
The deaths are under investigation and there is no threat to the community. [ more ]
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sfist.com
7 months ago
San Francisco

Two Adults, Four-Year-Old Twin Boys Found Dead In San Mateo Home

Police in San Mateo are investigating the deaths of two adults and two children found dead inside a home.
The deaths are being treated as an isolated incident with no signs of forced entry. [ more ]
#california
Los Angeles Times
7 months ago
Los Angeles

9 people killed in California's massive storm: Here's how they died

Nine people have died in California due to a major storm that brought dangerous winds and heavy rainfall.
Four deaths were caused by fallen trees, two deaths were car wrecks, and three deaths were from downed trees. [ more ]
The Sacramento Bee
9 months ago
Coronavirus

Flu is on the rise in California. These counties have it the worst as season nears peak

Flu activity is increasing in California and is expected to peak in the next few months.
The central region of the state has the most flu activity. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
7 months ago
Los Angeles

9 people killed in California's massive storm: Here's how they died

Nine people have died in California due to a major storm that brought dangerous winds and heavy rainfall.
Four deaths were caused by fallen trees, two deaths were car wrecks, and three deaths were from downed trees. [ more ]
The Sacramento Bee
9 months ago
Coronavirus

Flu is on the rise in California. These counties have it the worst as season nears peak

Flu activity is increasing in California and is expected to peak in the next few months.
The central region of the state has the most flu activity. [ more ]
morecalifornia
Washington Post
7 months ago
Health

Toby Keith had stomach cancer. Symptoms can be easy to miss, doctors say.

Toby Keith, country music star, died at age 62 after battling stomach cancer.
Stomach cancer is less common but still causes significant deaths in the United States. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
UK news

Police name four people found stabbed to death in house near Norwich

Four people have been found dead at a house in Costessey, near Norwich, including two young girls.
The bodies have been provisionally identified as Bartolmiej Kuczynski, Kanticha Sukpengpanao, Jasmin Kuczynska, and Natasha Kuczynska. [ more ]
www.npr.org
8 months ago
US news

Power line falls on car during Oregon ice storm, killing 3, authorities say

A power line fell on a parked car in northeast Portland, Oregon, killing three people and injuring a baby during an ice storm.
The victims were electrocuted after they got out of the vehicle.
The region was under warnings for as much as 1 inch of ice, promising more damage after a deadly storm. [ more ]
#covid-19
www.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Health

Older people urged to get Covid jab as UK study shows avoidable deaths

Fully vaccinating older people in the UK could have prevented thousands of hospital admissions and deaths during the summer of 2022.
Less than half of the UK population had received all recommended doses and boosters by June 2022. [ more ]
time.com
8 months ago
Coronavirus

We're In a Major COVID-19 Surge. It's Our New Normal

Respiratory illnesses are currently widespread in the U.S., with COVID-19 being a major contributor to the surge.
Wastewater data suggests that the current COVID-19 surge is second in size only to the first wave of the Omicron variant. [ more ]
time.com
8 months ago
Coronavirus

Holiday Gatherings and a New Variant Are Fueling COVID-19 Deaths, WHO Says

Holiday gatherings and the spread of the Omicron variant led to increased transmission of COVID-19 in December.
Nearly 10,000 deaths were reported and hospital admissions jumped 42% in nearly 50 countries during the month. [ more ]
HuffPost
8 months ago
Coronavirus

'Not Acceptable': Holidays And New Variant Fuel COVID Spread, Nearly 10,000 Dead Last Month

Holiday gatherings and the spread of the omicron variant led to increased transmission of COVID-19 in December.
Nearly 10,000 deaths were reported and hospital admissions jumped 42% in nearly 50 countries during the month. [ more ]
www.dw.com
8 months ago
Coronavirus

WHO says 10,000 died from COVID-19 in December DW 01/11/2024

Nearly 10,000 COVID-19 deaths were reported in December, with a 42% increase in hospital admissions and 62% increase in ICU admissions.
The new JN.1 variant has become the most reported coronavirus variant in the world, and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said cases were likely on the rise in other countries as well. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Health

Older people urged to get Covid jab as UK study shows avoidable deaths

Fully vaccinating older people in the UK could have prevented thousands of hospital admissions and deaths during the summer of 2022.
Less than half of the UK population had received all recommended doses and boosters by June 2022. [ more ]
time.com
8 months ago
Coronavirus

We're In a Major COVID-19 Surge. It's Our New Normal

Respiratory illnesses are currently widespread in the U.S., with COVID-19 being a major contributor to the surge.
Wastewater data suggests that the current COVID-19 surge is second in size only to the first wave of the Omicron variant. [ more ]
time.com
8 months ago
Coronavirus

Holiday Gatherings and a New Variant Are Fueling COVID-19 Deaths, WHO Says

Holiday gatherings and the spread of the Omicron variant led to increased transmission of COVID-19 in December.
Nearly 10,000 deaths were reported and hospital admissions jumped 42% in nearly 50 countries during the month. [ more ]
HuffPost
8 months ago
Coronavirus

'Not Acceptable': Holidays And New Variant Fuel COVID Spread, Nearly 10,000 Dead Last Month

Holiday gatherings and the spread of the omicron variant led to increased transmission of COVID-19 in December.
Nearly 10,000 deaths were reported and hospital admissions jumped 42% in nearly 50 countries during the month. [ more ]
www.dw.com
8 months ago
Coronavirus

WHO says 10,000 died from COVID-19 in December DW 01/11/2024

Nearly 10,000 COVID-19 deaths were reported in December, with a 42% increase in hospital admissions and 62% increase in ICU admissions.
The new JN.1 variant has become the most reported coronavirus variant in the world, and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said cases were likely on the rise in other countries as well. [ more ]
morecovid-19
www.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Coronavirus

We Are in a Big Covid Wave. But Just How Big?

Reported levels of Covid in U.S. wastewater are the highest since the first Omicron wave. However, hospitalizations and deaths have remained lower than previous years. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
9 months ago
Public health

California is on pace to have fewest annual deaths in four years, from all causes

The number of deaths from all causes is expected to fall under 300,000 in California, closer to pre-pandemic levels.
The decline is primarily due to fewer COVID deaths compared to last year. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
9 months ago
San Francisco

Two men found dead at BART stations in San Francisco, Oakland

Two people died at BART stations on Wednesday night, with both deaths suspected to be related to drugs.
Narcan was administered in both cases to help the individuals who were overdosing on opioids.
Both cases are still under investigation. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
9 months ago
Environment

Soot from coal-fired power plants more deadly, study shows

Soot pollution from coal-fired power plants is more dangerous than soot from other sources.
Coal plant soot contributed to the deaths of at least 460,000 Americans over the past two decades.
Deaths attributed to coal plant soot have declined dramatically in recent years due to clean air regulations and other factors. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Health

Rising numbers of people found long after death in England and Wales study

Increasing numbers of people in England and Wales are being found long after they have died, with their bodies in a decomposed state.
This trend is linked to austerity and social isolation.
The rise in undefined deaths suggests wider societal breakdowns of support networks. [ more ]
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