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The Way Hospitals Care for Incarcerated Patients Must Change
Within the walls of a hospital, privacy is sacred—the intimate details of someone’s body and illness are meant to be as carefully guarded, as quietly delivered, as a sacramental confession. But days into my first year as a doctor, I delivered my first diagnosis of cancer in front of two armed correctional officers, to a…
Read MoreWhere to Après-Ski in New York City Without Having to Hit the Slopes
Winter isn’t going anywhere. Forget what Staten Island Chuck or Punxsutawney Phil have to say about the forecast. Real winter has settled in, and there are still several more frigid weeks ahead of us. Sure, layers help. So do wool socks. But nothing fights the chill like a warmly lit room, a glass of something…
Read MoreA Hand-Painted Banksy from blink-182 Co-Founder Mark Hoppus’ Collection Is Headed to Auction
Banksy’s Crude Oil (Vettriano) will be offered in Sotheby’s Modern & Contemporary Evening Sale on March 4 in London. Courtesy of Sotheby’s With their shared rebellious spirit, Mark Hoppus, founding member of the American pop-punk band blink-182, found a perfect artistic counterpart in Banksy, whose raw, defiant style resonates deeply with the musician’s own ethos.…
Read MoreGabby Petito’s Parents Share the Heartbreaking Reason They Kept Parts of Her Van After Her Murder – E! Online
The Cops Gave Brian Laundrie the Benefit of the Doubt On Aug. 12, 2021, a witness called 911 to report he had seen a man slapping a woman on the side of the road in Moab, Utah, after which they drove off and the van they were riding in hit a curb. Body cam footage…
Read MoreThe Music (And Legends) of Sly Stone and Led Zeppelin Shine in Two New Documentaries
Led Zeppelin and Sly & the Family Stone, both in 1969. At left, Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page and Robert plant (standing), John Paul Jones and John Bonham (seated). At right, Sly & the Family Stone: L-R (back): Larry Graham, Gregg Errico, Freddie Stone, Cynthia Robinson; (front): Rose Stone, Sly Stone, Jerry Martini Michael Ochs Archives/Getty…
Read MoreImmigrants could be in US a decade before their case is resolved, lawyers say
McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — The recent firing of 20 U.S. immigration judges will add to delays for an already overwhelmed immigration system, lawyers tell Border Report. Justice Department fires 20 immigration judges from backlogged courts amid major government cuts There are over 3.7 million backlogged immigration cases, according to Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, and…
Read MoreJet Set: The Best Travel Jackets
Welcome to Jet Set, a recurring feature in which we highlight our favorite accessories and travel must-haves that are perfect for any kind of trip. Travel is back and better than ever, and whether you’re already packing for your next adventure or you’re just beginning to contemplate venturing out again, we’re here to help with all…
Read MoreExclusive | St. John’s playing eerily similar ‘ugly’ way to one of Rick Pitino’s most surprising success stories
It has happened before with Rick Pitino: an inconsistent offensive team that struggles to shoot, but defends at an incredibly high level. Thirteen years ago, offensive limitations didn’t stop Louisville from reaching the Final Four, and it hasn’t stopped 10th-ranked St. John’s from winning 22 of its first 26 games and rising to the top…
Read MoreCity activates cold weather shelters Tuesday as temperatures expected to drop into low 30s, 20s
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The city of Austin is activating cold weather shelters beginning overnight Tuesday going into Thursday due to temperatures dipping into the low 30s and 20s during those days, the agency said in a news release. Furthermore, the city said temperatures on Monday did not “meet the activation threshold,” so it did not…
Read MoreBelow Deck Down Under’s Deckhand Harry Nearly Loses Finger in Gruesome Accident – E! Online
“I was pulling up the jet ski and I clipped the cradle on,” he recounted, “and then a wave came up and that finger, that thumb, was in between the cradle and the jet ski. So it was just crushed.” As for the medic’s diagnosis, the injury was indeed very series—and potentially season-ending. “You don’t…
Read MoreYankees are viewing DJ LeMahieu through a misguided lens
TAMPA — It was something Luis Rojas said. Because the Yankee third base coach offered it without prompting, off the cuff, utter sincerity. “Everyone loves that guy.” Rojas was discussing DJ LeMahieu, and it hit me that is part of the equation at third base. The fans see a position unsolved this offseason. They see…
Read MoreAmy Schumer Majorly Hints at Martin Short and Meryl Streep Romance – E! Online
Meryl Streep Gives the Middle Finger While Sitting With Martin Short at SNL 50th Anniversary Concert Mamma mia, Amy Schumer has some tea on Meryl Streep and Martin Short. Amid rumors the Only Murders in the Building costars may very well be dating, the comedian shared her POV after sitting next to the duo at SNL 50:…
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