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Image Credit: Daniel Boczar In a groundbreaking medical feat, a team of surgeons in New York, United States, has successfully conducted the first-ever whole eye transplant on a human. The recipient, Aaron James, a 46-year-old who survived a severe work-related...
Image Credit: Gage Skidmore Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has been hospitalized in Mexico City after suffering a stroke on Wednesday. TMZ reported that sources suggest the illness might be a less serious episode of vertigo. The 73-year-old tech entrepreneur and...
A horrific mass shooting unfolded in Lewiston, Maine, as a lone gunman opened fire, leaving at least 22 people dead and dozens wounded. The first attack occurred at a bowling alley where a children's event was taking place, followed by another shooting at a nearby bar and grill. A third shooting...
Image Credit: Shaleah Craighead Former U.S. President Donald Trump drew comparisons to Nelson Mandela and made several bold statements during a campaign event in New Hampshire. Trump asserted that he is unafraid of imprisonment and commented on his...
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The United States State Department has issued a new advisory, placing Nigeria under the third tier of a worldwide caution alert. US citizens are urged to "reconsider travel" due to potential security threats and heightened global tensions. According to Vanguard News, this advisory comes amid...
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The United States has announced the Diversity Visa (DV) Program for the fiscal year 2025, and it comes with a harsh reality for many Nigerians. Nigeria is not included in the list of eligible countries - this is a devastating blow for countless hopefuls who saw the DV program as a beacon of hope...
In a shocking turn of events reminiscent of a crime thriller, Melody Felicano Johnson, a 39-year-old Arizona resident, finds herself facing charges of attempted murder. Her husband, Roby Johnson, a member of the USAF, became the target of a murder attempt during their divorce proceedings. The...
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The meteoric rise of telehealth start-ups in the US, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, has captured global attention. These platforms, offering quick and accessible medical consultations without traditional office visits, seem like the epitome of modern healthcare convenience. However, as...
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Image by Tymon Oziemblewski from Pixabay In a harrowing incident that has captured global attention, a US jury acquitted Alan Colie, 31, for the shooting of YouTube prankster Tanner Cook, 21, at Dulles Town Center, west of Washington DC. Cook, the face behind the 'Classified Goons' YouTube...
A state of emergency has been declared in New York City and surrounding areas as a "life-threatening storm" brought extreme rainfall and widespread flooding to the northeastern region of the United States. Approximately 23 million people in parts of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut were...
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