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Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Shirtless man on Bradley Airport flight attempted to drag flight attendant, police say
A 24-year-old man was arrested in connection with grabbing and trying to drag a flight attendant on a flight from Bradley International Airport flying to Chicago, officials said. Julius Jordan Priester was charged with interference with flight crew members and attendants, according to the office of David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut. The offense of interfering with flight crew members and attendants carries a maximum term of 20 years in prison, Sullivan's office wrote on Wednesday. On May 27, Priester was a passenger on American Airlines Flight 3359, which left Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, for Chicago at about 9:30 p.m. Between thirty minutes to an hour into the flight, Priester stood up, began to take off his shirt and ran to the back of the plane yelling 'help me.' He then grabbed a flight attendant who was seated and shouted, 'you're coming with me.' He forcefully brought the attendant to the ground and attempted to drag them up the aisle, Sullivan's office wrote. Passengers intervened and Priester was returned to his seat, continuing to 'act erratically' and make statements that did not make sense, according to Sullivan's office. The captain of the plane declared an emergency, and the flight was diverted back to Bradley Airport. Following the plane's landing at the airport, Priester was removed by Connecticut State Police and taken by ambulance to a local hospital for evaluation. Priester appeared on Wednesday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Thomas O. Farrish in Hartford. He is detained pending a bond hearing that is scheduled for today, Sullivan's office wrote. Man died in Webster house fire, reports say Man killed in fire at multi-family home in Revere, fire officials say Fatal Cape Cod house fire caused by smoldering cigarettes, fire officials say Read the original article on MassLive.
Miami Herald
a day ago
- Politics
- Miami Herald
To that Miami-Dade College teacher, thank you. Too all educators, we got you
Affecting eternity I still vividly remember my high school journalism teacher trying to find the right room one weekday evening at Miami-Dade College. She had driven all the way from her classroom in North Miami-Dade to Downtown Miami to take a weekly Dreamweaver class with me — this, after a full day of teaching, lesson plans, talking to students and never having a real lunch break. At the time, I was trying to create a website — from scratch — for our school newspaper. She had no prior website design experience, but wanted to aid in my pursuit. Mrs. Sullivan shaped the trajectory of my (still young and kicking) professional career. Educators today are often at the brunt of every social, political, economic and mental health crisis. There is no handbook for why a student's domestic trauma causes them to act up in class. Or, why a district muzzles certain teaching topics. Or, even the rightfully concerned, but sometimes overzealous, parents seemingly shouting into an echo chamber of empty, revolving rhetoric at school board meetings. Teachers just want to teach, free from bureaucratic red tape and whether they need to buy a bulletproof vest on top of the classroom materials they are already underpaid to provide for students. When I think about that MDC classroom, I think about a teacher who literally went the extra mile in providing me with a quality education. So, Mrs. Sullivan, thank you. And, to educators everywhere, the work you do behind-the-scenes does not go unnoticed. Anthony Cave, graduate assistant, Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV Showing patriotism Re: Mary Anna Mancuso's May 25 op-ed, 'Florida ranks low on patriotism? I don't believe it.' Democrats may be less jingoistic and not as 'rah-rah' as Republicans. We just show our patriotism more subtly and, perhaps, more sincerely. Carrie Hunter, Miami Rich get richer I appreciate the Miami Herald's May 27 editorial, 'Is a designer purse worth stealing from the indigent?' However, there is a much more important question to ask the Trump administration and its Republican backers. Their 'Big Beautiful Bill' gives billionaires, millionaires and corporations trillion dollar tax cuts while slashing funding for healthcare for almost 15 million people, the elimination of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) to 42 million people, ending school lunches for poor children during the summer, funding of rural hospitals and all aid for pregnant women and infants. Are more private planes, yachts, limousines and designer purses worth stealing from the indigent? Doug Mayer, Coral Gables Healthy license The May 25 letter, 'Medical advice,' regarding Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, was excellent. Kennedy not giving medical advice is an understatement — on steroids. He is not a doctor, has no formal medical training and obviously lacks a medical degree and license. As a lawyer, he is aware that a license is required to practice medicine. He should secure a medical degree, take a four-year residency in internal medicine and two-year fellowships in virology and infectious disease before giving opinions on medical subjects. Mark Wickman, North Miami Venezuelan oil The United States is the largest producer of oil liquids in the world, surpassing Saudi Arabia and Russia at 21 million barrels per day, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Our largest source of imported crude oil is our 'next door' neighbor Canada, supplying more than 63% of our imports via the dependable and secure Keystone pipeline, per EIA. We do not need Venezuelan crude oil imports to safeguard our national security or maintain our market dominance of the world's hydrocarbon supply demand balance. As a former oil executive, I clearly understand the strategic advantage of Chevron Corporation maintaining competitive control over its Venezuelan minority owned (40% Chevron, 60% PDVSA) crude oil production assets, particularly within a post-Maduro scenario. Long term, this is good for Chevron and good for the United States. However, let us be aware that Chevron, by continuing its presence in Venezuela, also supports the continuation of Maduro's dictatorial government and its support of Cuba's tyrannical regime. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's position is very well focused; he understands the short-term political risks associated with Chevron's continuous presence in Venezuela. Jorge R. Piñon, former president, Amoco Oil Latin America, Visiting research fellow, The Energy Institute, University of Texas, Austin, TX Unhappy hunting The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) decision to reinstate a black bear hunt is as reckless as it is cruel. Although public polling showed 81% of Floridians opposed a bear hunt, the Commission sided with the tiny, but vocal minority pushing for trophy hunting. Even worse, they bought into the hunting lobby's false narrative that hounding bears is 'humane.' There's nothing humane about unleashing packs of dogs to chase terrified bears for miles, often separating mothers from cubs. It's not uncommon for hounds to get into fights with the bears, leading to serious injuries — and sometimes death — to both species. This decision won't make anyone safer. Killing bears, especially by baiting them with food or chasing them with hounds, does nothing to reduce conflicts when humans and wildlife meet. If anything, it increases risk by disrupting bear behavior and drawing them closer to people. Floridians want real solutions, such as better trash management, public education and non-lethal conflict prevention, not a slaughter disguised as conservation. I'm dismayed by FWC's actions, but Floridians opposed to this hunt are not defeated. In August, we'll return to the Commission and demand a science-based, ethical approach to bear management, not one rooted in cruelty and misinformation. Valerie Howell, Coral Gables Foreign students Travel, especially for education, is the ultimate instrument to create tolerance. In singling Chinese students, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will hurl the United States back to a Cold War mentality of 'everyone is the enemy.' Imagine the opposite: a welcoming embrace of Chinese — and indeed, all — foreign students in our great universities. Those students would see firsthand that Americans are not the devil, that we do not 'kill people in the streets' (as I've heard some express during my travels). On the contrary, admitting and welcoming foreign students has the immediate side effect of making us important allies everywhere. Students who can afford full tuition at Harvard and similar universities come from important families. By creating a hostile environment for foreign students, especially those from China, Rubio has managed to transform a revenue-generating positive program into a costly, hate-mongering one that communicates an awful image of our country. Marcelo Salup, Coral Gables Too weak notice President Donald Trump says that in two weeks, we will know about a peace treaty between Russia and Ukraine. Are these the same two weeks that would have given us an excellent healthcare plan, that we still don't have? And wasn't that eight years ago? As Trump says, if he had been president in 2014, the war in Ukraine never would've happened. Well, he is president now and Russian President Vladimir Putin is thumbing his nose, telling the world that Trump's voice means absolutely nothing. Priscilla Fregger Adler, Cutler Bay Danger zone Re: the May 29 Miami Herald story, 'Miami International Airport announces plans for $600 million in improvements.' Any chance we will get a designated pickup ride-share area at MIA anytime soon? Maybe the folks who run the airport will get the message after some of us get hit by cars as we try to negotiate the exit gauntlet on our way to Uber and Lyft rides. Leo Bueno, Coral Gables
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
New threat to plummeting male fertility rates identified as common but ‘silent' parasite that ‘DECAPITATES sperm'
Find out if you could have toxoplasmosis below OH BABY New threat to plummeting male fertility rates identified as common but 'silent' parasite that 'DECAPITATES sperm' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FERTILITY rates appear to have been declining in both men and women globally - and now scientists have found a common single-celled parasite may be a contributor. Male fertility rates in particular have been plummeting over the past half-century, with an analysis from 1992 showing a steady decrease in sperm counts and quality since the 1940s. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Male fertility rates are shown to have plummeted over the past half-century Credit: Getty 3 Toxoplasma gondii could be a contributor, say scientists Credit: Getty And a more recent study found male infertility rates increased nearly 80 per cent from 1990 to 2019. Declining fertility rates have been attributed to a combination of factors, including rising costs associated with raising children. But now accumulating evidence suggests parasitic infections could also be a threat. A study published in April this year showed for the first time "human sperm lose their heads upon direct contact" with a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. Toxoplasma gondii causes toxoplasmosis - an often harmless infection but can cause serious problems in individuals with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, and newborns. The parasite is found in the faeces of infected cats and in undercooked meat. Writing for The Conversation, Bill Sullivan, Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, Indiana University, said how the "new study bolsters emerging findings that underscore the importance of preventing this parasitic infection". Foodbourne transmission and animal to human transmission are the top ways people can get toxoplasmosis. Eating raw or undercooked meat, particularly lamb, pork, and venison, is a primary source of infection. And eating unwashed fruits and vegetables that have been contaminated with cat faeces or soil can also lead to infection. Major health advice for couples as HSE offers new resources for anyone struggling with fertility Ingesting the parasite through contact with cat faeces (poop) or soil contaminated with cat faeces is a common way to get toxoplasmosis. Cleaning cat litter boxes without proper hygiene can also expose people to the parasite. While toxoplasmosis is generally harmless for most people with healthy immune systems, often causing no symptoms or mild, flu-like symptoms that resolve on their own, Sullivan said toxoplasma remains in the body for life as dormant cysts in brain, heart and muscle tissue. And these cysts can reactive and cause additional episode of severe illness that damage critical organ system. He explains: "Between 30 per cent and 50 per cent of the world's population is permanently infected with toxoplasma due to the many ways the parasite can spread. "Upon infection, toxoplasma spreads to virtually every organ and skeletal muscle. Evidence that toxoplasma can also target human male reproductive organs first surfaced during the height of the AIDS pandemic in the 1980s, when some patients presented with the parasitic infection in their testes. 3 In a study published this year, sperm were found to be beheaded after coming into contact with the parasite Credit: Getty "While immunocompromised patients are most at risk for testicular toxoplasmosis, it can also occur in otherwise healthy individuals. "Imaging studies of infected mice confirm that toxoplasma parasites quickly travel to the testes in addition to the brain and eyes within days of infection." Evidence in past studies suggesting toxoplasma can reside in male reproductive organs has prompted analysis of fertility in infected men. In the April 2025 study, researchyers from Germany, Uraguay and Chile observed that toxoplasma can reach the testes and epididymis - the tube where sperm mature and are stored - two days after infection in mice. Looking at what happens when the parasite comes into direct contact with human sperm in a test tube, they observed that after only five minutes, 22.4 per cent of sperm cells were beheaded. The number of decapitated sperm also increased the longer they interacted with the parasites. Sperm cells that maintained their head were often twisted and misshapen, and sperm cells had hole sin their head, suggesting the parasites were trying to invade them as it would any other type of cell. Sullivan added: "The evidence that toxoplasma can infiltrate male reproductive organs in animals is compelling, but whether this produces health issues in people remains unclear. "Testicular toxoplasmosis shows that parasites can invade human testes, but symptomatic disease is very rare. "Studies to date that show defects in the sperm of infected men are too small to draw firm conclusions at this time. "Additionally, some reports suggest that rates of toxoplasmosis in high-income countries have not been increasing over the past few decades while male infertility was rising, so it's likely to only be one part of the puzzle."
Irish Independent
a day ago
- Irish Independent
Wexford County Council's ‘hands are tied' on funfairs organised on private lands
District Manager Philip Knight explained that Wexford County Council cannot do much to stop funfairs being organised on private lands and one of the only things they can do under the Events License is look at applicant's proposals for the different types of attractions. Additionally, as long as the applicants submit their documentations including public liability and safety certificates, Mr Knight said, 'if all that's in order we really have no reason to refuse their application'. He went on to say that he's aware of the concerns surrounding the funfair. However, it is on private land and it meets the criteria within the planning regulations so his 'hands are tied'. In response, Cllr Darragh McDonald asked if a traffic management plan or security plan was in place. 'I've no issue with anyone who owns a piece of land doing whatever they want with it but the amount of people coming in and out of that and the facilities that are year round being impacted. I refuse to believe that there's any traffic management out there,' said Cllr McDonald. Cllr McDonald then requested that the Council investigate what can be done to tackle these traffic issues and 'make this whole process a bit tighter'. "It's not fair to year round members of local clubs and groups that their facilities are being damaged because there's not proper security on three nights of the year,' said Cllr McDonald. Cllr Joe Sullivan shared Cllr McDonald's concerns in regards to the damage done to local facilities but didn't believe there were any laws in place to tackle these issues. Cllr Anthony Donohue subsequently chimed in, proposing that the Council introduce a Bye-Law. Cllr Sullivan explained part of the issues regarding the laws, saying he previously 'poured through the laws on that and couldn't find the law to corner it'. "Funfairs and circuses and things like that are in a certain area. It's not like organising a music festival or something like that. A funfair or circus, there's a prescribed number of days you can operate in a year,' said Cllr Sullivan.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'Thank you, Pittsburgh": Mike Sullivan leaves Pittsburgh Penguins with emotional billboard message
Mike Sullivan (via Getty Images) Mike Sullivan has left the Pittsburgh Penguins as the head coach after leading the franchise to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2016 and 2017. But his departure was not without a touching farewell to the city, as this week saw billboards across Pittsburgh with a special message. The heart-touching message celebrates his decade-long tenure with the Penguins fanbase, even as he takes on a new challenge with the New York Rangers. Mike Sullivan's emotional farewell captures his bond with Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh woke up this week to a touching farewell by Mike Sullivan, former head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Several billboards were seen around town featuring a strong picture of Sullivan cradling the Stanley Cup with a simple yet emotional statement: 'Thank you, Pittsburgh. Cup family is forever.' Mike Sullivan takes out billboards to thank Pittsburgh for his time with the Penguins Mike Sullivan's hold on the Pittsburgh Penguins cannot be questioned. In a stretch of over a decade, he broke down as the team's all-time leader in wins, 409 of 753 games. His record is one of leading the Penguins to consecutive Stanley Cup titles in 2016 and 2017—a stretch that established the team's new-generation identity. Mike Sullivan leaves for New York Rangers as Pittsburgh Penguins begin new chapter Though Sullivan's tenure ended following a rough three-year stretch, including a disappointing 2024-25 campaign that saw the team register its fewest wins in nearly two decades, his legacy remains intact. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bolsas nos olhos? (Tente isso hoje à noite) Revista Saúde & Beleza Saiba Mais Undo He took the team to the playoffs in his first seven seasons and helped shape a generation of Penguins hockey. The Pittsburgh Penguins have yet to announce a successor, and the fans and analysts are left to question what the team will do next as it struggles to rebuild and return to playoff relevance. Also read: Mike Sullivan's final message says everything about his bond with Pittsburgh Mike Sullivan may be behind the bench coaching the New York Rangers now, but his heartfelt billboard farewell to the city of Pittsburgh serves as a reminder that there are some things that run much deeper than the ice. His on-ice success with the Pittsburgh Penguins is seared into the city's sports history, and his farewell message—"Cup family is forever"—rings out as both gratitude and a lasting vow of respect and bonding. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
