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The Independent
11 minutes ago
- The Independent
CDC shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Georgia investigators say
The man who fired more than 180 shots with a long gun at the headquarters of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention broke into a locked safe to get his father's weapons and wanted to send a message against COVID-19 vaccines, authorities said Tuesday. Documents found in a search of the suspect's home 'expressed the shooter's discontent with the COVID-19 vaccinations,' Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Chris Hosey said. White had written about wanting make 'the public aware of his discontent with the vaccine,' he said. Patrick Joseph White, 30, also had recently verbalized thoughts of suicide, which led to law enforcement being contacted several weeks before the shooting, Hosey said. He died at the scene Friday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after killing a police officer. The suspect's family was fully cooperating with the investigation, authorities said at the Tuesday news briefing. White had no known criminal history, Hosey said. Executing a search warrant at White's home, authorities recovered written documents that are being analyzed, and seized electronic devices that are undergoing a forensic examination, the agency said. Investigators also recovered a total of five firearms, along with other critical evidence, the agency said. Hosey said White broke into a secured safe to get the weapons, including a gun that belonged to his father that he used in the attack. 'More than 500 shell casings have been recovered from the crime scene,' the GBI said in a statement Tuesday. Officials are conducting a threat assessment to the CDC facility and making sure they notify officials of any threats. The shooting Friday broke about 150 windows across the CDC campus, with bullets piercing 'blast-resistant' windows and spattering glass shards into numerous rooms, and pinned many employees down during the barrage. White had been stopped by CDC security guards before driving to a pharmacy across the street, where he opened fire from a sidewalk, authorities said. U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. toured the CDC campus on Monday, accompanied by Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill and CDC Director Susan Monarez, according to a health agency statement. Kennedy also visited the DeKalb County Police Department, and later met privately with the slain officer's wife. 'No one should face violence while working to protect the health of others,' Kennedy said in a statement Saturday that said top federal health officials are 'actively supporting CDC staff.' He did not speak to the media during his visit Monday. Some unionized CDC employees called for more protections against attack. Kennedy was a leader in a national anti-vaccine movement before President Donald Trump selected him to oversee federal health agencies, and has made false and misleading statements about the safety and effectiveness of about COVID-19 shots and other vaccines. Years of false rhetoric about vaccines and public health was bound to 'take a toll on people's mental health,' and 'leads to violence,' said Tim Young, a CDC employee who retired in April.
Daily Mail
11 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
ABC News anchor Linsey Davis reveals secret years-long health battle
ABC News anchor Linsey Davis has spoken publicly for the first time about her years-long experience with uterine fibroids. The 47-year-old journalist told People in a new interview that she was first diagnosed with fibroids - noncancerous growths that develop in or on the uterus - 13 years ago. 'I suffered in silence,' Davis told the outlet. 'It's not something that I would talk to anybody about other than the gynecologist.' While her doctor initially described her case as mild, she was told the condition could make it harder to have children. Davis married her husband, Paul Roberts, and the couple welcomed their son Ayden in 2014. During her pregnancy, doctors noted that her fibroid was growing alongside the fetus but said the baby would ultimately 'win out,' which proved to be the case. 'Fast forward six years, everything's fine, and then I just started having really drastically bad periods that would last for maybe two weeks,' she said. 'They would be very intense bleeding, and my stomach would be bloated as if I were six months pregnant again.' She was referred to a fibroids specialist, who recommended a myomectomy - surgery to remove fibroids while preserving the uterus. Six fibroids were removed, and her symptoms subsided. A year and a half ago, Davis noticed a protrusion on the left side of her lower abdomen. Although doctors initially suspected it was a hernia, a pelvic ultrasound confirmed the fibroids had returned. This time, about 13 were detected. Her doctors presented three treatment options: another myomectomy, uterine fibroid embolization, or a hysterectomy. The first two came with the possibility of recurrence, while a hysterectomy - removal of the uterus - would be a permanent solution. Davis decided on a hysterectomy after experiencing bloating during the 2025 Oscars pre-show, which led to speculation online that she was pregnant. She said she had already been weighing her options, but the incident reinforced her decision. 'At that point, I was just in a state of mind like, I just wanna get rid of them,' she said. Her surgery is now scheduled for August 15. Davis said she does not plan to have more children and wants to eliminate the monthly symptoms caused by fibroids. Fibroids are common, affecting more than 80 percent of Black women and about 70 percent of women overall by age 50. Davis said she now wants to raise awareness about the condition, sharing her experience so others don't feel they have to endure symptoms in silence. 'So I think that it just feels good to be able to talk with other people who say things like, oh, I had that too, and this is how I dealt with it, and this is what I recommend,' she said. 'I just feel like that is a healthier approach rather than just trying to, on your own, solve for x.' She plans to discuss her journey further in an upcoming interview with gynecologist Dr. Soyini Hawkins, singer Tamar Braxton, and former 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' cast member Cynthia Bailey, who all have also experienced fibroids.
The Sun
12 minutes ago
- The Sun
When is it too hot to walk your dog? Exact times you should avoid as temps to hit 34C this week
THESE are the exact times you should avoid walking your dog with temperatures are set to rise to a scorching 34C this week. It's not just humans who are feeling the heat so it's important to make sure your pooch is cool and comfortable this summer. 1 Our furry friends are particularly vulnerable to overheating, especially when exercised in the middle of the day. Exercise is the most frequent trigger of heatstroke in dogs, say the RSPCA. But there's no "safe" temperature for walks as it can depend on your dog's breed, age and health. The charity recommends walking your dog early in the morning or later in the evening - ideally before 8am and after 8pm. The hottest part of the day falls between 11am and 3pm and walking your dog during those hours could be dangerous. Five-second test The charity also suggests a handy "five second test" to determine whether it's too hot outside for your pooch. If you're unable to comfortable hold your hand on the pavement for five seconds, then it's too hot for your dogs paws. It's also advised to look for shaded areas and to walk on grass where possible. Any running or cycling with your dog during high temperatures is also not advised. There are some crucial tell-tale signs that could mean your dog is struggling in the heat according to the RSPCA: Moment black bear creeps into family home - before being chased away by TINY dog limping or refusing to walk licking or chewing at their feet their foot pads are darker in colour or damaged they have visible blisters or redness But some dogs are more susceptible to heatstroke than others such as those with health conditions or thicker coats that trap heat. Puppies and older dogs also find it more difficult to regulate their body temperature. And certain flat-faced breeds may find it more difficult too. This is because dogs pant to keep themselves cool so their shorter snouts make it harder for them to do so. Symptoms of heatstroke in your dog can include excessive panting, drooling or foaming and confusion, say the PDSA. But you should also be on the look out for shaking, weakness and collapse, vomiting or diarrhoea and even seizures. If you identify any of these signs, it's crucial to try and cool down your dog as quickly as you can. This could include placing them in a shaded area, pouring cold water over their body but not covering them in a damp towel as this can trap heat. The faster you can cool them down, the lower the risk of serious injury. You should also contact your vet for guidance and any other potential treatment. If you think your dog isn't getting enough exercise, the RSPCA also recommends keeping them engaged at home with puzzles or training games. and even 34C in some parts of the country. The soaring temperatures come as a fourth heatwave hits, according to the Met Office.
