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New York Post
19-07-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Pope Leo XIV declares a miracle at a Rhode Island hospital, says dying baby was saved by a prayer
Pope Leo XIV declared the 2007 recovery of an ailing premature baby at a Rhode Island hospital a miracle, crediting a physician's prayer with saving the baby's life, the Vatican announced. Little Tyquan Hall, who was born via emergency cesarean section, suffered from oxygen deprivation, was pale, cyanotic, and barely had a pulse — and doctors did not expect him to survive, according to the Diocese of Almeria. In a desperate plea, attending physician Dr. Juan Sanchez, a native of Huercal-Overa, Spain, prayed for the miraculous intercession of the region's patron, 19th century Father Valera Parra, WJAR reported. Advertisement Pope Leo XIV. POOL/AFP via Getty Images A few minutes after the faithful prayer the child's heart began to beat normally without medical intervention. Despite the scientifically inexplicable recovery, Tyquan was expected to have serious neurological damage due to the severe lack of oxygen in his first hours of his life. Advertisement Tyquan, however, grew up strong and hit all of his developmental milestones — including speaking at 18 months and walking at 2 years, according to WJAR. The miracle intercession declared by Pope Leo indicates that Father Valera Parra could be on the path to sainthood. Reverend Timothy Reilly of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence, celebrated the official declaration. 'We are thrilled that this recognition will move the cause of beatification and canonization forward for Venerable Servant of God Salvador Valera Parra,' Reilly said in a statement reported by WJAR. Advertisement Despite having hardly a pulse and being deprived of oxygen for the first hours of his life, little Tyquan Hall grew up to be a healthy baby boy. Seventyfour – 'The cool thing is, the more you think about the miracle itself, Father Valera lives in the 19th century. He never came to the U.S. We have no knowledge of him coming here. Never came to Rhode Island,' Reilly said. 'And yet, because the doctor called out and called upon his name for help in the situation back in '07 on behalf of that little baby, he decided to intervene and ask God for a miracle,' the reverend concluded, according to the outlet. Advertisement Valera Parra lived in Spain from 1816 to 1889. He was a humble diocesan priest who has had no miracles or great acts attributed to him during his lifetime. The first American pope has also pushed forward the cause of the first Millennial saint — Carlos Acutis, a charitable British 15-year-old who died in 2007 of leukemia and whose body remains uncorrupted in a glass tomb in Assis, Italy.
Miami Herald
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Potty-mouth parrot needs home, but it will be like ‘adopting Samuel L. Jackson'
Sure, sometimes bird owners — if they're feeling feisty enough — will teach their vocal birds a curse word or two to get a laugh at parties. But this parrot in Massachusetts? It sounds like he was raised by Quentin Tarantino in the middle of Los Angeles holiday traffic. And the sailor-mouthed bird is up for adoption. Well, sort of. 'Hendrix is up for adoption! And definitely not for the faint of heart,' the Forever Paws Animal Shelter in Fall River said of the parrot in a June 11 Facebook post. 'Hendrix came to us as an owner surrender. We don't know much but we do know that they had him for about 20 years. When he came to us, he was being fed a diet of human cereal, white bread, sunflower seeds, and animal crackers ... hence the lack of feathers. He did see a vet and it was determined his nudity is most likely due to a lack of proper nutrition. 'While he's still mostly naked, there's definitely some new feathers coming in and he's covered in brand new fuzzy baby feathers so he's on the mend. He loves fresh fruit, dried banana, and peanuts the most.' Though the poor baby appears to have been malnourished, one thing is for certain, that's not the first thing one would notice about him. 'The thing is, if you adopt Hendrix, you're basically adopting Samuel L. Jackson,' the shelter warned. 'This bird's language is not for the faint of heart.' The shelter said the bird is one for calling people the most sinister names one day, then calling them 'baby' the very next and tends to say rude phrases in the right context. 'This bird is rated R, parental advisory required, a real sour patch kid if one side was sugar and the other side was arsenic,' the shelter said. While his language tends to lean on the harsh said, the shelter forgives him because 'he dances to music.' Hendrix is a blue and gold macaw, WJAR reported on June 19. Since he became available, the news station said the applications for adoption have been pouring in. The shelter has also announced the application process for him has closed. Chantell Rogers, a staff member at the shelter, told WJAR that at first Hendricks was scared of his new surroundings. But once he got comfortable … 'It was very quiet in the shelter for once, there was nobody in the room with him, everybody was up front, and we just heard him start cussing up a storm. We're not sure if he wasn't getting the attention he wanted and that was his way of asking for attention,' Rogers said. Fall River is about a 50-mile drive south from Boston.
New York Post
07-06-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Rhode Island college graduate, 22, dies from allergic reaction days after receiving diploma
A 22-year-old 'kind-hearted' Rhode Island college graduate died after consuming a snack contaminated with a common allergen — just days after he received his diploma. Timothy Howard, a communication studies student from the University of Rhode Island, died on May 24 after having a severe allergic reaction to peanuts, his mother, Patty Howard, shared in an emotional Facebook post. 'It is with heavy hearts we share the loss of our son Timmy to a severe anaphylactic reaction to peanuts,' she wrote. 'We just celebrated his college graduation and he had his whole life ahead of him. Our hearts are broken and we now have joined a club no one wants to be apart (sic) of.' Advertisement 4 Timothy Howard died on May 24 after having a severe allergic reaction to peanuts. Family Handout via WJAR 10 The heartbroken mother added that she's taking the aftermath of the shocking incident 'one day at a time.' 'It is not goodbye forever it is until we meet again!' she added. 'We will always love our Timmy.' Advertisement Howard earned his degree from the University of Rhode Island on May 16. Howard's father, Tim, claimed the severe anaphylactic reaction happened when the post-grad ate a late-night snack that was contaminated with peanuts, according to WJAR. 'He came in and woke us up, and said that he couldn't breathe, and at that point, it unfolded very quickly over a matter of minutes,' his father told WJAR. 'And we administered multiple EpiPens. The reaction was too far gone.' His parents are unsure about how much of the contaminated snack he consumed. Advertisement 4 The college graduate had a severe anaphylactic reaction after he ate a late-night snack. WJAR 10 Howard's frat brothers at Phi Kappa Psi have started a fundraiser for FARE, the Food Allergy Research and Education organization, to 'Prevent other families from facing similar tragedies.' 'Timmy was just beginning what promised to be a remarkable journey in life,' the fundraiser page set up by his fraternity claimed. 'He was driven, kind, and deeply loved by family, friends, and everyone who had the joy of knowing him. He had so much ahead of him, and he approached life with a rare kind of kindness and light. He was the person you could always count on to listen—really listen.' 4 Howard was a communication studies student from the University of Rhode Island. University of Rhode Island Advertisement 4 Howard earned his degree from the University of Rhode Island on May 16. Family Handout via WJAR 10 The fundraiser surpassed its goal of $25,000. Howard, who grew up in Southborough, Mass., was remembered as a 'genuinely kind-hearted, humble, loving and empathetic soul' who had a 'passion for sports.' 'He had a love of life and especially loved hanging out with his close high school friends and cousins and his Phi Kappa Psi frat brothers at URI,' his obituary stated. 'Timmy deeply cherished growing up on a cul-de-sac with his 'Foley Crew' of buds who have remained his brothers throughout his life.' A memorial service happened on May 30 in Brewster, Mass. Howard is survived by his parents, sister, grandmother, and extended family.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
22-Year-Old Dies from Peanut Allergy Days After Graduation: 'Had His Whole Life Ahead of Him'
A 22-year-old has died from a peanut allergy just days after graduating from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in communication studies, per NBC-affiliated station WJAR Timothy "Timmy" Howard suffered a severe anaphylactic reaction, his family confirmed, sharing an emotional tribute "We just celebrated his college graduation and he had his whole life ahead of him," Timmy's mom, Patty Howard, wrote on FacebookA 22-year-old's family has shared a heartbreaking tribute after he died from a peanut allergy just days after his graduation. Timothy "Timmy" Howard died on May 24 after suffering a severe anaphylactic reaction, just days after he graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in communication studies, per NBC-affiliated station WJAR. Timmy's mom, Patty Howard, told the outlet, 'A positive, upbeat, kind, quiet soul. He was on the cusp of living his life.' Patty added of her son in a Facebook post on May 25, "We just celebrated his college graduation and he had his whole life ahead of him. Our hearts are broken and we now have joined a club no one wants to be apart of." "Please hug your children a little tighter today, don't sweat the small stuff and spread kindness to this world," she wrote, alongside multiple photos. Timmy's family revealed he had eaten a late-night snack at home that had been contaminated, per WJAR. His father, Tim Howard, said, 'He came in and woke us up and said that he couldn't breathe. At that point, it unfolded very quickly,' the outlet reported. The family administered Timmy's EpiPen and called 911, but it was too late, the station stated. In a Facebook post, Patty confirmed Timmy's college frat brothers had "started a in loving memory fundraiser page to spread education, food allergy awareness and advancing anaphylaxis research and treatment options," sharing a link to the Give A Hand page, which is raising money for the Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) organization. "Timmy was just beginning what promised to be a remarkable journey in life," a description on the page read. "He was driven, kind, and deeply loved by family, friends, and everyone who had the joy of knowing him. He had so much ahead of him, and he approached life with a rare kind of kindness and light." "He truly was one of the good ones—gentle, thoughtful, and full of love for others. His unexpected passing has left a profound void, but we are committed to honoring his memory in a way that brings purpose and change," the post continued. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Loved ones insisted that raising money for FARE, would "help prevent other families from facing similar tragedies, and to make the world safer for those living with life-threatening allergies," saying it's what they believe, "Timmy would have wanted." "It is not goodbye forever it is until we meet again! We will always love our Timmy," Patty concluded in her Facebook post. The page had raised over $25,500 as of Thursday, June 5. PEOPLE has reached out to Patty Howard for a tribute but did not immediately hear back. Read the original article on People
India Today
16-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
US man buys Trump watch for Rs 54,000, gets 'RUMP' instead
A man from the US state of Rhode Island was in for a surprise after purchasing a Donald Trump-themed watch for his wife as it arrived with a major Petit spent about $640 (Rs 54,789 approximately) on a pink 'Inauguration First Lady' watch from the website 'Get Trump Watches'. Upon receiving the watch, Petit realised that the word 'TRUMP' on the face was missing the 'T,' leaving just 'RUMP', The New York Post reports, citing by the typo, Petit told WJAR: 'I wanted to do a special thing for her. And we expected that it would have the integrity of the President of the United States and good follow-through.'His wife, Melanie, was heartbroken. 'How could they process this and go through something without checking their work?' she told WJAR, adding that the mistake even made her watch was advertised as a limited-edition piece - one of only 250 - and was said to bring 'prosperity and love' while boosting creativity and first, the couple's complaints to the company went unanswered. But after they shared their story with WJAR, the company finally responded. They replaced the watch and gave the Petits an $800 coupon along with an Watches has no direct connection to Donald Trump or the Trump Organisation. According to its website, the company uses Trump's name and image through a paid license InMust Watch
