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Express Tribune
23-04-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Swiftie forgets Taylor Swift lyric and discovers serious brain condition
A 24-year-old Taylor Swift fan from North Carolina discovered she had a serious brain condition after repeatedly forgetting the lyrics to her favourite songs — an early warning sign that something was deeply wrong. Hannah-Ireland Durando, a costume designer and actress, told South West News Service (SWNS) she realised something was off when she couldn't remember the words to Swift's Haunted (Taylor's Version) — a track she'd sung countless times. 'I was in the car driving to work, singing along, and then my head went blank,' she recalled. What began as minor forgetfulness soon spiralled into something far more serious. Durando said she became withdrawn, lethargic, and struggled to get out of bed. Once a self-described 'party animal' and Marvel fan, she lost interest in things that once brought her joy. Doctors initially dismissed her symptoms as stress-related or 'normal for women,' according to Durando. But in August 2024, she collapsed at work with intense ear pain, blurred vision, and dizziness. A CT scan revealed what was initially thought to be a tumour pressing on her left frontal lobe — the part of the brain linked to memory, emotion, and personality. Further tests in December revealed a cavernoma: a tangled mass of blood vessels that can cause bleeding, seizures, and stroke-like symptoms. Its location makes surgery too risky. She now lives with chronic migraines, balance issues, and memory challenges. Despite the uncertainty, Durando hopes her story encourages others — especially young women — to push for answers. 'I just wish I had said something sooner and that I wasn't ignored,' she said. Though she still struggles with memory, Durando hopes she'll one day be able to sing along to her favourite Taylor Swift songs again — without forgetting a word.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Yahoo
Recreation areas in New Hampshire will have reduced hours this summer due to hiring freeze
Some popular recreation areas around New Hampshire will have reduced hours and services this summer due to the ongoing federal hiring freeze, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' New England District announced this week. The USACE New England District released a statement on social media this week that recreation areas in the region "will experience reduced hours, limited access to facilities, and significantly reduced services this summer." The agency said it hires summer rangers annually, but is unable to this year because of the hiring freeze. "We are prioritizing public safety over recreation," the announcement said. Six sites in New Hampshire could be affected. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 20 implementing a federal hiring freeze, which applies in part to seasonal hiring around the country. The USACE New England District said it hires seasonal summer rangers whose responsibilities include managing recreational programs. While the agency employs permanent rangers, those roles focus on managing the dam and flood control program, USACE said in its announcement. Therefore, the lack of summer rangers this year means there will be less staff available at the USACE-managed sites around New Hampshire, resulting in closures. 'We are being proactive for the benefit of New England families in our announcement – we want people to have the most time possible to prepare for possible park closures or other impacts that could affect their trips or vacations to our recreation sites this Summer," Adam Durando, the deputy chief of operations for USACE New England District, wrote in an email statement Wednesday. The USACE New England District oversees six sites around New Hampshire. However, Durando said the agency doesn't yet know which areas will have reduced services. "We don't have specifics on the hours and closures at this time and are in the process of developing those plans and determining the course of action to provide safe and enjoyable recreation areas for the visiting public without having summer rangers on board," Durando said. Visitors should check their local recreation area's website and follow USACE on social media for the latest site updates. Here are the USACE recreation areas in New Hampshire that could have reduced hours and services this summer: Blackwater Dam, Webster Edward MacDowell Lake, Peterborough Franklin Falls Dam, Franklin Hopkinton-Everett Lakes, Contoocook Otter Brook Lake, Keene and Roxbury Surry Mountain Lake, Surry Melina Khan is a trending reporter for the USA TODAY Network - New England, which serves more than a dozen affiliated publications across New England. She can be reached at MKhan@ This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: NH recreation areas will have reduced hours this summer. See where
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Yahoo
Recreation areas in Vermont will have reduced hours this summer due to hiring freeze
Some popular recreation areas around Vermont will have reduced hours and services this summer due to the ongoing federal hiring freeze, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' New England District announced this week. The USACE New England District released a statement on social media this week that recreation areas in the region "will experience reduced hours, limited access to facilities, and significantly reduced services this summer." The agency said it hires summer rangers annually, but is unable to this year because of the hiring freeze. "We are prioritizing public safety over recreation," the announcement said. Five sites in Vermont could be affected. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 20 implementing a federal hiring freeze, which applies in part to seasonal hiring around the country. The USACE New England District said it hires seasonal summer rangers whose responsibilities include managing recreational programs. While the agency employs permanent rangers, those roles focus on managing the dam and flood control program, USACE said in its announcement. Therefore, the lack of summer rangers this year means there will be less staff available at the USACE-managed sites around Vermont, resulting in closures. 'We are being proactive for the benefit of New England families in our announcement – we want people to have the most time possible to prepare for possible park closures or other impacts that could affect their trips or vacations to our recreation sites this Summer," Adam Durando, the deputy chief of operations for USACE New England District, wrote in an email statement Wednesday. The USACE New England District oversees five sites around Vermont. However, Durando said the agency doesn't yet know which areas will have reduced services. "We don't have specifics on the hours and closures at this time and are in the process of developing those plans and determining the course of action to provide safe and enjoyable recreation areas for the visiting public without having summer rangers on board," Durando said. Visitors should check their local recreation area's website and follow USACE on social media for the latest site updates. Here are the USACE recreation areas in Vermont that could have reduced hours and services this summer: Ball Mountain Lake, Jamaica North Hartland Lake, Hartland and Hartford North Springfield Lake, Springfield Townshend Lake, Townshend Union Village Dam, Thetford Melina Khan is a trending reporter for the USA TODAY Network - New England, which serves more than a dozen affiliated publications across New England. She can be reached at MKhan@ This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: VT recreation areas will have reduced hours this summer. See where
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Yahoo
Recreation areas in Connecticut will have reduced hours this summer due to hiring freeze
Some popular recreation areas around Connecticut will have reduced hours and services this summer due to the ongoing federal hiring freeze, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' New England District announced this week. The USACE New England District released a statement on social media this week that recreation areas in the region "will experience reduced hours, limited access to facilities, and significantly reduced services this summer." The agency said it hires summer rangers annually, but is unable to this year because of the hiring freeze. "We are prioritizing public safety over recreation," the announcement said. Eight sites in Connecticut could be affected. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 20 implementing a federal hiring freeze, which applies in part to seasonal hiring around the country. The USACE New England District said it hires seasonal summer rangers whose responsibilities include managing recreational programs. While the agency employs permanent rangers, those roles focus on managing the dam and flood control program, USACE said in its announcement. Therefore, the lack of summer rangers this year means there will be less staff available at the USACE-managed sites around Connecticut, resulting in closures. 'We are being proactive for the benefit of New England families in our announcement – we want people to have the most time possible to prepare for possible park closures or other impacts that could affect their trips or vacations to our recreation sites this Summer," Adam Durando, the deputy chief of operations for USACE New England District, wrote in an email statement Wednesday. The USACE New England District oversees eight sites around Connecticut. However, Durando said the agency doesn't yet know which areas will have reduced services. "We don't have specifics on the hours and closures at this time and are in the process of developing those plans and determining the course of action to provide safe and enjoyable recreation areas for the visiting public without having summer rangers on board," Durando said. Visitors should check their local recreation area's website and follow USACE on social media for the latest site updates. Here are the USACE recreation areas in Connecticut that could have reduced hours and services this summer: Black Rock Lake, Thomaston Colebrook River Lake, Colebrook Hancock Brook Lake, Plymouth Hop Brook Lake, Middlebury Mansfield Hollow Lake, Mansfield Northfield Brook Lake, Thomaston West Thompson Lake, North Grosvenordale Thomaston Dam, Thomaston Melina Khan is a trending reporter for the USA TODAY Network - New England, which serves more than a dozen affiliated publications across New England. She can be reached at MKhan@ This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: CT recreation areas will have reduced hours this summer. See where
