Chris Christie brings the fight to Trump and DeSantis on their home turf
Just days ahead of a crucial first Republican presidential debate, Chris Christie held a town hall in the home state of the two leading primary contenders.
2023-08-19 23:24
Airborne fish sparks New Jersey power outage, electricity company says
An incident involving a bird gave new meaning to the term "fish fry" after an electric company suspected an osprey of dropping its meal onto power lines -- triggering an outage in a New Jersey neighborhood.
2023-08-19 23:16
British Columbia on high alert as wildfires force emergency, disrupt main highway
By Chris Helgren, Nia Williams KELOWNA, British Columbia (Reuters) -Thousands of British Columbia (B.C.) residents were on high evacuation alert
2023-08-19 22:52
Bond Traders Bet Next Ecuador President Can Stave Off Default
As Ecuadorians prepare to vote for a president Sunday amid its most violent election cycle in memory, investors
2023-08-19 22:20
US Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon arrives in Niger
US Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon arrived in Niger on Saturday, the State Department announced, taking up her post as the United States and partners continue to grapple with the military takeover in that country.
2023-08-19 21:51
Storm Betty: Disruption due to flooding and fallen trees
Police have advised drivers to take extra care when driving as high winds and rain can cause difficulties
2023-08-19 20:52
Shirlie Kemp says male doctor told her to ‘get over’ endometriosis
Shirlie Kemp has revealed that a doctor told her to “get over” her endometriosis, despite it making her periods more painful than childbirth. In a new interview, the Pepsi & Shirlie singer, 61, has discussed her experiences with the medical condition, which made her periods so painful she was “bedridden” as a teenager. Endometriosis is a condition where cells similar to those in the uterus are found elsewhere in the body, leading to inflammation, pain and scar tissue. It affects approximately one in 10 women and people assigned female at birth in the UK. “I could have kissed the doctor who said, ‘You sound like you’ve got endometriosis,’” she told The Times. “From 16 I was bedridden when I had a period. I suffered horrendous pain.” Kemp – who is married to Spandau Ballet musician Martin Kemp – continued: “A male doctor said, ‘What a load of nonsense. She’ll get over it,’ and gave me tablets that made me vomit. I didn’t even know there was a private health system until I was in Wham!. “A private female doctor gave my symptoms a name. When I went into labour I thought, this is not as bad as a period.” When a person has endometriosis, the cells similar to those in the womb follow the menstrual cycle, building up and breaking down. However, the blood has no way to escape, with common symptoms including pelvic pain, painful periods, pain during or after sex, pain when urinating, painful bowel movements, fatigue and difficulty getting pregnant. Kemp says that she was told endometriosis could affect her fertility, saying: “My husband wasn’t ready to have a baby. He was a rock star. “When the doctor told me that endometriosis can affect your fertility, I said, ‘Martin, I’ve got to have a baby. I have a problem with my fertility.’” Kemp’s experience with doctors isn’t uncommon. In March, a study by charity Endometriosis UK found that three in four women and those assigned female at birth would not go to a doctor with potential endometriosis symptoms. Among those who are reluctant to see a doctor, 24 per cent said it was because they think painful periods are part of life, and 23 per cent didn’t think it was serious enough to bother a GP with. Read More Britney Spears shares first statement after ‘shock’ Sam Asghari divorce: ‘I couldn’t take the pain anymore’ Kid Rock spotted drinking Bud Light months after shooting up beer cases during transphobic rant From tofu chicken wings to chickpea bacon – how and why you should be making plant-based meat at home The 20 worst kinds of pain humans can experience Chrissy Teigen posts topless photo to remind fans to get mammograms Influencer Caleb Coffee hospitalised after falling off cliff in Hawaii
2023-08-19 19:58
Chernihiv: Russian missile strike kills five, Ukraine says
A Russian missile strike on the northern city of Chernihiv has injured nearly 40 people, Ukraine says.
2023-08-19 19:20
Maui children face grief, destruction as schools start up after wildfire
By Sharon Bernstein Before wildfire ravaged the Hawaiian community of Lahaina last week, high school teacher Mike Landes
2023-08-19 18:25
Inside the White House response to the Maui wildfires
On a Tuesday morning in August, a memo landed on President Joe Biden's desk warning of the possibility of a storm hitting Hawaii.
2023-08-19 18:22
Sara Sharif murder inquiry: Searches continue for father of 10-year-old
Police in Pakistan tell the BBC they have been asked to find Urfan Sharif but not arrest him.
2023-08-19 18:20
More evacuations as wildfire burns out of control on Spain's Tenerife
TENERIFE, Canary Islands, Spain More people were evacuated from their homes on the Spanish island of Tenerife on
2023-08-19 17:47
