Man, 50, taken to hospital after stabbing near park in Sidcup
A 50-year-old man was hospitalized after a stabbing near Parish Park in Sidcup. Police are investigating, and the victim's injuries are deemed non-life threatening. [ more ]
You Embarrassed Us!' Sparks Immediately Fly at Lloyd Austin Hospitalization Hearing
The hospitalization of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stirred controversy due to delayed notifications. Austin acknowledged the breakdown and pledged reforms for mandatory notifications. [ more ]
Austin Cancels Trip to Europe After Returning to Hospital
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III will not be attending NATO meetings due to hospitalization for complications from prostate cancer surgery.
His authorities have been handed over to the deputy defense secretary. Celeste Wallander and Julianne Smith will represent the US at the meetings. [ more ]
US: Austin cancels NATO trip amid hospitalization DW 02/13/2024
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin canceled a trip to Brussels to attend NATO defense talks due to his hospitalization at Walter Reed Military Medical Center.
Austin's doctors said he was suffering from symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue. [ more ]
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will testify before House panel on his secret hospitalization
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will testify before the House Armed Services Committee on Feb. 29 regarding his decision to conceal his prostate cancer diagnosis and hospitalization.
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers initiated a congressional investigation into Austin's hospitalization and demanded a detailed account of his stay and communication with Pentagon and Biden administration officials. [ more ]
Steve McMichael, former Chicago Bears player, is expected to be released from the hospital after being treated for a urinary tract infection while battling ALS.
McMichael was admitted to the hospital one week after being voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and is scheduled to be inducted in August. [ more ]
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released from hospital and resumes duties
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from the hospital after being treated for a bladder issue.
Austin transferred duties to the Deputy Defense Secretary while receiving treatment in the critical care unit and underwent non-surgical procedures to correct the issue. [ more ]
Austin Is Released From the Hospital and Will Return to Work
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III has been released from the hospital after receiving treatment for complications stemming from prostate cancer surgery.
Austin will continue to work remotely from home before returning to the Pentagon later this week. [ more ]
US Defense Chief Lloyd Austin in critical care Pentagon DW 02/11/2024
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has been admitted to critical care at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for an emergent bladder issue.
Austin previously faced controversy for keeping his hospital stays secret and apologized for not informing President Biden about his cancer diagnosis. [ more ]
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is discharged from hospital, resuming full duties
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from the hospital and has resumed his full duties after his second stay since surgery for prostate cancer.
His bladder issue was not related to his cancer diagnosis and will have no effect on his excellent cancer prognosis. [ more ]
Hospitalised Pentagon chief Austin cancels trip to Brussels for NATO, Ukraine meetings
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin cancelled a trip to Brussels for NATO defense talks after being admitted to a military hospital for a second time this year.
Austin had failed to disclose a prostate cancer surgery in December and a subsequent hospitalization in January to deal with its complications, triggering a political uproar and multiple investigations. [ more ]
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin cancels NATO trip after hospitalisation
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has cancelled his trip to Brussels due to complications from prostate cancer.
Austin was hospitalized at Walter Reed Military Medical Center with symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue.
Austin failed to disclose his prostate cancer surgery and subsequent hospitalization, and is scheduled to testify before Congress about the secrecy surrounding his initial hospitalization. [ more ]
What is spice' drug? Five children seriously ill after smoking e-cigs laced with Spice
Five children were hospitalized after smoking vapes containing Spice, a synthetic cannabinoid.
The Welsh Emerging Drugs and Identification of Novel Substances service found that almost a third of liquid samples submitted to them in 2023 contained the chemicals found in Spice. [ more ]
US defence chief Austin hospitalised again, transfers duties to deputy
United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized for the second time in a month, this time for symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue.
Austin's hospitalization comes after criticism for lack of transparency regarding his cancer diagnosis and previous hospital stays. [ more ]
Defense Secretary Austin says he did not handle recent hospitalization correctly
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin takes full responsibility for the secrecy surrounding his recent hospitalization for complications from prostate cancer.
Austin acknowledges that the public has a right to know whether their leaders have health challenges that may affect their ability to perform their duties. [ more ]
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Faces Calls To Resign
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been called on to testify about withholding information from the President, Congress, and the American people.
Republican House Armed Services Committee Chair Mike Rogers is disappointed with the lack of transparency from Austin regarding his hospitalization. [ more ]