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The Independent
3 days ago
- General
- The Independent
Baby's cause of death revealed as family say the puppy originally blamed for her killing has not been put down
The parents of the one-month-old baby who died in a New York apartment building on Tuesday have spoken out, saying that their child died as a result of SIDS. Initial reports said that Kiyanna Winfield was killed after being mauled by a six-week-old pit bull and German Shepherd mix. 'Our baby died of SIDS, from sudden infant death syndrome,' the baby's stepfather, who wanted to be identified as Christopher, told The New York Post. 'She also had medical issues. She had a heart murmur. The dog did eat the baby's face. It was put down,' he added. However, the Animal Care Centers of NYC confirmed to The Independent Friday that the pet dog was still alive, three days after the horror incident unfolded at the Queensbridge Houses complex in Long Island City. 'Sudden infant death syndrome' or SIDS is sometimes known more commonly as cot death. It is the sudden, unexpected, and unexplained death of an apparently healthy baby. When police arrived at the family's home on Tuesday morning, the girl's mother, Lillian Burton, reportedly told cops Kiyanna had been sleeping between her and her partner when they woke up to find the dog gnawing at her face. Police found Kiyanna unconscious with 'a substantial portion' of her face bitten off. In an interview Thursday with The Post, the baby's mother protested: 'I did not kill my child.' 'Our baby was alive when we all went to sleep. That is the last thing we know,' the stepfather said. The pair stated that they had only purchased Bella, the small pup, two weeks prior to the tragic incident. 'We think that the dog is so young that it didn't understand, but it was trying to help the baby because it only targeted the mouth and the nose,' Christopher said. 'We think maybe the baby was gasping for air and the puppy didn't realize it was a part of her, so the puppy was trying to clear whatever was on her face to breathe,' he said. 'We don't think the puppy was purposely hurting our child.' The child's cause of death is yet to be released by the medical examiner. No charges have been filed by the NYPD.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
3 Profitable Stocks Showing Warning Signs
Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages. Just because a business is in the green today doesn't mean it will thrive tomorrow. Profits are valuable, but they're not everything. At StockStory, we help you identify the companies that have real staying power. That said, here are three profitable companies to steer clear of and a few better alternatives. Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: 18.4% Based in Long Island City, Altice USA (NYSE:ATUS) is a telecommunications company offering cable, internet, telephone, and television services across the United States. Why Do We Think ATUS Will Underperform? Demand for its offerings was relatively low as its number of broadband subscribers has underwhelmed Sales were less profitable over the last five years as its earnings per share fell by 27.4% annually, worse than its revenue declines Depletion of cash reserves could lead to a fundraising event that triggers shareholder dilution Altice's stock price of $2.32 implies a valuation ratio of 0.3x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than ATUS. Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: 30.5% With almost 100% of its properties under franchise agreements, Choice Hotels (NYSE:CHH) is a hotel franchisor known for its diverse brand portfolio including Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, and Clarion. Why Do We Avoid CHH? Revenue per room has disappointed over the past two years due to weaker trends in its daily rates and occupancy levels Demand is forecasted to shrink as its estimated sales for the next 12 months are flat Waning returns on capital imply its previous profit engines are losing steam At $126.92 per share, Choice Hotels trades at 18.1x forward P/E. If you're considering CHH for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more. Trailing 12-Month GAAP Operating Margin: 13.9% With roots dating back to 1807 when Charles Wiley opened a small printing shop in Manhattan, John Wiley & Sons (NYSE:WLY) is a global academic publisher that provides scientific journals, books, digital courseware, and knowledge solutions for researchers, students, and professionals. Why Should You Dump WLY? Sales tumbled by 1.6% annually over the last five years, showing market trends are working against its favor during this cycle Earnings per share were flat over the last two years and fell short of the peer group average Free cash flow margin dropped by 4.3 percentage points over the last five years, implying the company became more capital intensive as competition picked up Wiley is trading at $39.30 per share, or 16.3x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including WLY in your portfolio, it's free. Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election sent major indices to all-time highs, but stocks have retraced as investors debate the health of the economy and the potential impact of tariffs. While this leaves much uncertainty around 2025, a few companies are poised for long-term gains regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate, like our Top 5 Growth Stocks for this month. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025). Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-small-cap company Exlservice (+354% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free.
Bloomberg
4 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
United and JetBlue Can Help Each Other — If Regulators Let Them
You have to give credit to JetBlue Airways Corp. for doggedly pursuing a deal to expand its scale. The money-losing airline tried a Northeast partnership with American Airlines Group Inc. and an acquisition of Spirit Airlines Inc. Both those agreements were shot down in federal court after being challenged by the Justice Department during the administration of President Joe Biden. Trying again, the Long Island City-based airline announced on Thursday a partnership with United Airlines Holding Inc. to give JetBlue customers access to a much larger and sophisticated network. JetBlue is wagering the Justice Department under President Donald Trump will take a more favorable stance on airline deals. It's a good bet.
CBS News
5 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Infant's death in Queens was not caused by dog mauling, sources say
Infant's death in Queens was not caused by dog mauling, sources say Infant's death in Queens was not caused by dog mauling, sources say Infant's death in Queens was not caused by dog mauling, sources say The death of an infant girl in Queens was not caused by a dog mauling as originally believed, sources tell CBS News New York. Police officers were called to a Long Island City apartment early Tuesday morning for reports of a German Shepherd-pit bull mix puppy mauling a 1-month-old child. The child's mother told police her daughter was in bed between herself and the child's stepfather when the dog attacked. Sources said Wednesday, however, the injuries from the dog attack occurred after the child had already died. The cause and manner of death are still under investigation. Police questioned the child's parents Tuesday, and the dog was taken by Animal Control. No charges have been filed.
The Independent
5 days ago
- General
- The Independent
Newborn baby mauled to death by family puppy as she slept in bed beside her mother
A one-month-old baby was mauled to death by her family dog as she lay in bed on Tuesday morning, the NYPD has confirmed. The horror unfolded inside the Queensbridge Houses complex in Long Island City. The little girl was sleeping in a bed with her mother, 27, and her partner when a 6-month-old German Shepherd-pit bull mix jumped up and began chewing on the little girl's face just after 6:30 a.m., reports CBS New York. The dog managed to bite off 'a substantial portion' of the baby's face, reports The New York Post. The baby was unconscious when first responders arrived at the scene. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The child was born on April 13. 'She told me she woke up and the dog was eating the baby!' a friend of the mother told The Post. 'Chewing on the baby's face!' 'I said, 'Y'all laying right next to the baby?! How the f*** do you not hear the baby cry?!' She didn't have that, she just kept saying, 'We was laying right there! We was laying right there!'' Neighbors said they woke up to the sound of 'piercing screams of a mother in anguish.' Police confirmed that two other dogs, including a pitbull, were found inside the apartment. Neighbor Shanel Norville told The Post that she had warned the baby's mother days before to restrain the dog on a leash, but she refused, explaining that the dog hadn't bitten anyone. 'I told her, 'That dog needs to be on a leash'. She replied, ''No, this dog don't bite'. Norville said she told the mother that all dogs bite. In a separate interview with NBC New York, Norville voiced further strong opinions about the tragedy. 'That's really sad. I feel bad for the mom, but at the end of the day, I feel like whoever was in that house, they weren't being responsible. I'm sorry.' Other neighbors told the station that police had visited the apartment previously due to unspecified disturbances. 'It's pretty quiet around here today. I think that's because of that. Everybody in the community is really close around here, so we all give our prayers and do what we can,' neighbor Enyer Cabrera told New York One. New York City council member Julie Won said her heart was broken for the little girl and offered her condolences to the family at this 'unimaginable time' in a statement on X. Her office confirmed that the dog responsible for the attack had been removed from the building. Won said that her office would continue to maintain communication with the local precinct and would continue trying to support the family. New York City Housing Authority policy dictates that mixed-breed pitbulls are banned unless they were registered before 2010. All dogs, regardless of breed, must be under 25 pounds. At the time of writing, no charges have been filed in the case. The Independent contacted the NYPD for more information.
