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‘Our hearts are shattered': Country star's husband dies at 72 from mouth cancer
Country star Lorrie Morgan's husband Randy White died on Sunday at 72. White was diagnosed with mouth cancer in 2024, according to People Magazine. On Sunday Morgan shared the news of White's death in an Instagram post. 'Randy has been my partner, my champion and my rock for 17 years,' the singer wrote. 'Our big wonderful family and I are devastated at the loss of this truly kind and incredible man. I was blessed by his love. Ran-Ran, I will love and miss you forever.' Morgan's son, country singer Jesse Keith Whitley also shared the news via Facebook. 'As I sit here in the room with hospice, I don't really [know] what to think or say about this situation,' Whitley wrote Sunday morning. 'But I can say that the recent years of my life all the way back to when I was 22-23 years old this great man has been here and loved my mom, and also me and my sister as we were his own.' Whitley added that White 'showed him love' and 'has been the best grandfather' for his kids. The country singer also recalled memories of when White would pick him up late at night when Whitley wasn't safe to drive. '[White] was never even once (this happened multiple times lol),' he wrote, 'Even when I called from a jail cell he laughed at me and said well I'll be there in a little bit (boy mom was pissed).' White was born on May 15, 1953, according to People Magazine. He studied at Volunteer State Community College and was a graduate of Hendersonville High School. White retired as an entrepreneur and owned a successful landscaping business. Morgan and White married in September 2010 during a private beachside ceremony. 'He has shown unconditional love to my mother and has been the most gentle soul to ever grace this entire family,' Whitley said on Facebook. 'We will miss you always and forever and our hearts are shattered in losing you. But you have fought one helluva fight RanMan!' Renowned '90s rock band releases first new music in 25 years Live Wire: Wild Heart band offers intimate Stevie Nicks tribute Music legend postpones Las Vegas show due to illness: 'I'm not feeling well' Taylor Swift buys back masters of first six albums, teases re-recorded albums Influential '80s singer makes first public appearance in 8 years Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
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San Francisco district attorney charges two in multiple cold case shootings
The Brief The men were charged in connection with at least four killings that stretch back as far as 2002. The SFDA alleged one of the killings was "committed for a criminal street gang and was an act of street terrorism." The suspects are scheduled to be arraigned at the San Francisco Hall of Justice on June 6. SAN FRANCISCO - The San Francisco District Attorney's Office on Thursday announced it has charged two men in connection with at least four killings that stretch back as far as 2002. Shaun Britton, 48, was charged with one count of murder, while 44-year-old Sauntek Harris – who is also known as Sauntek Kincaid – was charged with four counts of murder, according to the SFDA. The cold cases The D.A. alleged Britton and Harris shot Perry Bradstreet to death on Jan. 18, 2002. The district attorney's office further alleged that Britton used "a 9MM MAC 11 assault firearm" to kill Bradstreet, and that the murder was "committed for a criminal street gang and was an act of street terrorism." Harris' alleged role in the killing was not specified. The Oakland Police Department previously reported Bradstreet was robbed and carjacked before being fatally shot while he was running away from the scene. His car was set on fire and abandoned in the Oakdale Housing Project. The D.A.'s office also alleged that a little over a month later – on Feb. 24, 2002 – Harris shot and killed Lorenzo Richards inside an apartment complex on George Court in San Francisco. Then, on July 28, 2002, Harris allegedly shot and killed Gerald White, who the SFDA claimed was murdered in order to prevent his testimony as a witness to an undisclosed crime. Claims of bad blood The final alleged murder connected to Harris occurred nearly 20 years after the others. On the night of August 10, 2019, Dietrich Whitley was fatally shot outside a community center near Griffith Street and Oakdale Avenue. Whitley died at a hospital, and Harris was arrested in connection to the killing three days later. The D.A.'s office alleged Harris ambushed Whitley, and court documents from 2019 alleged Harris shot Whitley in retaliation for a fistfight between the two that occurred at the community center two months prior. Harris' attorneys argued that he shot Whitley in self-defense. Harris was ordered to stand trial for the killing in November 2019, but that case was eventually dropped. What's next Britton and Harris are scheduled to be arraigned at the San Francisco Hall of Justice on June 6. The Source San Francisco District Attorney's Office, San Francisco Police Department, previous KTVU reporting
BBC News
22-05-2025
- Automotive
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New driving test centre approved in Reading after previous closure
A council has approved plans for a new driving test centre, more than a month after one closed down in Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) who conduct the tests, applied to convert an office at Pacific House in Imperial Way, Whitley, into a driving test centre in previous driving test centre in Elgar Road South, Reading closed last month and plans for 16 flats were approved by the government's planning inspectorate last year.A letter from the DVSA states: "The facility at this site is required by DVSA to meet the local need for car driving tests and the government's objective to reduce driving test waiting times." The plan shows the DVSA occupying Suite A of the building, which is on the ground office will be staffed by five examiners and one manager. Each examiner can conduct up to seven tests per day, meaning 35 tests can be taken on a typical would also be the capacity to have a total of 12 examiners working from the site in the site provides 10 parking spaces, with five additional spaces being leased by the DVSA at the Holiday Inn, a six-minute walk from Pacific DVSA has argued it needs to address a "backlog" of tests after it predicted around a million tests had been missed due to the coronavirus letter states: "The backlog of driving tests, coupled with increased demand, has subsequently meant that there has been a continued post-pandemic surge in people seeking to complete their driving tests."There are insufficient test slots to meet the demand."It added: "Learners are often left unable to find an available test for months in advance and are resorting to booking tests in areas of the UK miles away from their home."The DVSA is therefore actively and urgently working to invest in new test centres to address the backlog." You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Scottish Sun
18-05-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
How to spot ‘Ozempic mouth' as top UK dentist reveals key warning signs
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A top Brit dentist revealed how to spot "Ozempic mouth" by exposing the key warning signs. Thousands of people are grabbing weight loss jabs to shed fat - but ditching their sweet tooth may not save them from a trip to the dentist. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up It comes as Google searches for 'Ozempic teeth' soared by more than 1,200% over the last month. Using medication including Mounjaro, Wegovy and Saxenda can trigger many side effects including weight loss, loose skin, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. Now Nyree Whitley, a leading UK dentist, has revealed how the jabs could also affect your oral health. Here's FIVE "of the "Ozempic mouth" warning signs that the public has been urged to look out for. TONGUE CHANGES Your tastes and cravings may completely change while using the medication. Some Celebrities have recently reported that they simply don't enjoy the taste of food like before taking a weight loss jab such as Ozempic, and this seems to be a common side effect. Dr Nyree Whitley, Chief Clinical Officer at mydentist, explained: 'It is possible that for some, Ozempic may change or alter your taste. "This could mean that you notice changes in your preferred foods or eating habits – for example, you may find that you enjoy foods you previously didn't have a hankering for, or that you stop enjoying the taste of food as much." I LOVE my new 'Ozempic face' - it looks like I got jawline filler, I look 10 years younger AND I lost 60lbs NAUSEA A common side effect of taking weight loss jobs is vomiting which could cost you a trip to the dentist. Dr Whitley explained that this is because when you're sick, your teeth are more exposed to stomach acid which could be harmful to your teeth. Over time, stomach acid can cause erosion to the tooth's enamel, which could make you more susceptible to sensitivity and ultimately tooth decay. If you experience tooth sensitivity while using weight loss jabs, try opting for a sensitive toothpaste. But if this doesn't help to lessen any discomfort, contact your dentist for a check-up once you're feeling up to it just to make sure everything is ok. Dr Whitley said: 'One common side effect of Ozempic is nausea and vomiting and while this is an unsettling feeling, I'd urge anyone suffering from this side effect to refrain from brushing their teeth until at least 30 minutes after being sick.' Nyree continued: 'To manage discomfort and mitigate any nasty tastes that occur as a result of vomiting, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water in the first instance, and wait for at least 30 minutes before brushing your teeth or using mouthwash. 'If you don't leave enough of a gap in-between vomiting and brushing your teeth, you'll brush the acid around your teeth - and while the minty flavour will be refreshing, you'll ultimately damage your enamel, which could have a long-lasting impact on your oral health.' DRY MOUTH Ozempic can slow down your saliva production and flow, you may experience a dry mouth when using the weight loss jab. This can cause health issues because if you experience a consistently dry mouth, you'll be at an increased risk of developing gum disease or tooth decay. Nyree commented: 'Saliva plays an integral role in managing natural bacteria and pH levels in the mouth, helping to neutralise acids and keeping your teeth protected against decay. 'If you care about experiencing dry mouth as a side effect of using Ozempic, ensure you sip water little and often to encourage saliva flow. 'You can also chew on sugar-free gum to encourage saliva production, which you may find helpful.' BAD BREATH People using weight loss jabs might have bad breath due to their gut bacteria being thrown off balance. A side effect can also include sulphur burps which can have an 'eggy' smell which is unpleasant. Nyree explained: 'Ozempic slows down your digestion, your gut bacteria could also be thrown off-balance, leading to bad breath due to the increase in sulphur compounds.' ACID REFLUX Acid reflux is a burning feeling in the chest caused by stomach acid travelling up towards the throat. Heartburn can be very uncomfortable and it is not uncommon for it to be triggered by weight loss jabs. Nyree Whitley, Chief Clinical Officer at mydentist, commented: 'Some may also experience acid reflux, whereby stomach acid can flow back into the oesophagus and into the mouth, which could contribute to the erosion of your enamel – further increasing the risk of developing cavities or tooth decay. 'The first sign of this will be sensitive teeth – if this isn't helped by sensitive toothpaste, contact your dentist for a check-up.'
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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Karen Read trial first day: John O'Keefe's mom chokes up recalling day he was killed
The first full day of testimony concluded in the second murder trial of Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman accused of killing her boyfriend, a Boston police officer. Read's first trial ended with a hung jury in a case that has transfixed the nation, attracting attention from YouTubers, TikTokers and internet sleuths. It has spurred podcasts, movies and televisions shows. Presiding Judge Beverly Cannone barred supporters of either side from demonstrating within 200 feet of the courthouse. Special prosecutor Hank Brennan, who was hired by the Norfolk County District Attorney's office to handle Read's second trial, told jurors in his opening statement April 22 that Read, 45, was drunk and angry when she deliberately struck John O'Keefe with her Lexus SUV and left him mortally wounded in the snow in front of a fellow Boston cop's house in January 2022. Defense attorney Alan Jackson told the jury the collision never happened, and the investigation into Read was riddled with errors, bias, incompetence and deceit from the start. April 23 developments: John O'Keefe's mother described the day he died in tearful testimony. It took 10 days of questioning hundreds of prospective jurors to seat a jury for the retrial. Two witnesses took the stand on the first day of testimony, a friend of O'Keefe who was there when his body was found and a paramedic who tried to revive him. Demonstrators rallied inside the court-mandated buffer zone ahead of opening statements. Daniel Whitley, a paramedic, testified about his experience taking Read to the hospital after O'Keefe's body was discovered. Whitley and his colleagues had a mandatory medical order to take Read for psychological evaluation and though she resisted, she eventually agreed to go. While in the ambulance, Whitley said Read asked multiple times if there was any chance O'Keefe could be alive even after spending many hours in the snow without a coat. He said Read vacillated from crying to worrying about caring for O'Keefe's children. O'Keefe stepped up to raise his niece and nephew after his sister and brother-in-law died, which Whitley said he was "pretty well known" for in the small community. Whitley said when he remarked that Read had a good support system, Read asked if he knew O'Keefe's friend, Kerry Roberts. "I said, matter of fact, I do and she said 'Anybody who knows Kerry Roberts wouldn't say that,'" he said. Defense attorneys pressed Whitley on his previous testimony about his conversation with Read as well as his connection to Roberts and another person involved in the investigation. At the hospital, Whitley said Read was uncooperative and he didn't feel comfortable leaving her with the nurse until security arrived. "She didn't want to give a urine sample," Whitley said. Massachusetts State Police Trooper Nicholas Guarino testified about the technical process of extracting data from phones belonging to Read, O'Keefe and other key players in the case. Guarino said he created a document containing text messages between O'Keefe, Read and others, but did not describe what was said. Guarino was dismissed, but may be recalled. Peggy O'Keefe delivered brief, emotional testimony about the day her son, John O'Keefe, died. She said while a friend of his drove her to the hospital after he was found in the snow, she spoke by phone with Read, who told her she had left John O'Keefe at a party. At the hospital, Peggy O'Keefe said, she saw her son was "bruised up" and heard Read repeatedly yelling "is he dead, Peg?" Peggy O'Keefe began to cry as she described the family's devastated reaction to her son's death. The defense asked her no questions. Proceedings paused Thursday afternoon for a lunch break. In a heated exchange, Jackson repeatedly probed O'Keefe's friend, Kerry Roberts, about whether she lied in her testimony to the grand jury. During that testimony, Roberts was asked about whether she heard Read ask O'Keefe's other friend, Jennifer McCabe, a question. Roberts told the Grand Jury that Read had asked McCabe, to "Google hypothermia" the morning they found O'Keefe. But during testimony on Wednesday, she told Jackson that she did not hear Read ask the question and instead was "told she was asked to Google it." When pressed by Jackson about whether she lied to the jury about what she heard, Roberts said she had 'misunderstood' the question. Upon cross-examination, Brennan asked Roberts whether she meant to mislead the Grand Jury during her testimony. She replied: "I did not.' McCabe was a central figure in Read's first trial. She allegedly searched on her phone how long it took someone to die in the cold on the early morning of Jan. 29. She is the sister-in-law of Brian Albert, one of the men the defense in Read's first trial argued killed O'Keefe. Jackson questioned Roberts, about his injuries and Read's comments the morning he was found. Roberts said she saw scratches on O'Keefe's right arm and both eyes were swollen and black after he was taken to the hospital. Jackson also pressed Roberts about statements she had made about a broken taillight on Read's car. She told a grand jury that Read pointed to the taillight and wondered aloud whether she had hit O'Keefe as they were arriving at his house to look for him. Roberts clarified that Read made the statement as they were leaving the house, not arriving. Roberts also testified that she didn't mention the cracked taillight during an initial police interview because "I didn't want to accuse anyone of anything." During earlier testimony under questioning by the prosecution, Roberts recounted more about Read's behavior on the morning he was found. Roberts said she received a frantic call from Read at 5 a.m. on Jan. 29, 2022. She said Read screamed "Kerry, Kerry, Kerry, John's dead," and hung up. Roberts went with Read and another woman to search O'Keefe's house and then drove to the home of the Boston police officer who Read and O'Keefe went drinking with the night before. As they pulled up, Read exclaimed "there he is, there he is," Roberts testified. Read ran directly to a mound of snow, which Roberts said she later discovered was O'Keefe. Roberts tried to dig O'Keefe out of the snow and performed CPR until first responders arrived, she said. His right eye was swollen like a golf ball. Roberts said Read repeatedly asked "did I hit him?" and "is he dead?" as paramedics attempted to revive O'Keefe. When Timothy Nuttall, firefighter and paramedic, arrived on scene, he said, O'Keefe was cold and exhibited no signs of life. As he and other first responders tended to O'Keefe, Nuttall said he heard Read, who had blood on her face, say "I hit him, I hit him, I hit him." Jackson repeatedly pressed Nuttall about his memory of the incident, called his testimony "inconsistent" and questioned why Nuttall previously testified that Read only said "I hit him" twice. In response to questions from Jackson, Nuttall agreed that injuries to O'Keefe's face could have been caused by a punch to the face. This trial is expected to last six to eight weeks. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Karen Read trial first day: Peggy O'Keefe talks about son's death
