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Kitten with severely deformed hind legs finds forever home

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:36:06 GMT

BOSTON (WWLP) – A Massachusetts animal shelter that was in search of a special adopter for a kitten with severely deformed hind legs announced Wednesday that a Boston radio host has come to his rescue.The young kitten, named Gumby, was sent to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals – Angell Animal Medical Center (MSPCA) on Nov. 11 from the SPCA of Texas for medical treatment and a loving home. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “We’ve never seen a cat quite like this,” said Dr. Rebecca Fellman, MSPCA-Angell lead clinician of community and shelter medicine. “Both of Gumby’s back legs are severely deformed with muscle contracture that limits his joint mobility, but he still manages to get around —.often on all fours.”“We’re working with Angell specialists to explore all pathways to manage his condition, but Gumby’s quite remarkable in that he’s actually doing well, despite the deformities.”After two days ...

Palestinian Vermont shooting victim: 'I'm not safe in America'

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:36:06 GMT

One of the Palestinian American college students shot in an attack in Burlington, Vt., over the weekend says the incident is "very hard to grapple with" and made him question his safety in the United States. "In the West Bank, we're not safe because of the occupation, and as a Palestinian American, I'm not safe in America because of people like this that might come out," Kinnan Abdalhamid, 20, told The New York Times in an interview a day after he was discharged from the hospital. Abdalhamid was walking in Burlington last Saturday with two of his friends, Hisham Awartani and Tahseen Ali Ahmad, when a man approached them with a handgun and fired at least four rounds, according to the Burlington Police Department.Abdalhamid, a student at Haverford College in Pennsylvania, said the shooting altered his perception of the Untied States. He questioned if it would make parents less willing to send their children to schools in America, The Times reported. "We kind of have this image of this...

Tow truck driver killed on I-255 'should still be here today,' colleague says

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:36:06 GMT

PRAIRIE DU PONT, Ill. – Black bunting covers the Prairie Du Pont Fire Department building, where Wade Bivins served as a volunteer firefighter.A car struck and killed Bivins along Interstate 255 while he was working as a tow truck operator. Bivins' colleague has a message for everyone on the roads.“His death was 100% unnecessary,” Niki O’Bryan, Paw Paw Towing manager, said. “He should still be here today. He should be in that truck right now. There was no reason for him to die. People need to pay attention when they’re driving and put the phone down. Because somebody didn’t, he doesn’t get to go home to his family, and his family doesn’t get to have him home for the holidays, and it’s not right.”Bivins had pulled his tow truck over in the southbound lanes of I-255 near Dupo to help a stranded motorist.“I was contacted by the gentleman that we were doing the towing for,” O’Bryan said. “He told me someone had hit our driver on the highway, and I panicked and immediately headed to the ...

Charges filed in Jennings double homicide

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:36:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A 33-year-old man is now in custody on a $1 million cash-only bond for the shooting deaths of two people.According to Sgt. Tracy Panus, a spokeswoman for the St. Louis County Police Department, the shooting happened around 1 p.m. on Sept. 9 on West Florissant Avenue near Buzz Westfall Drive.The victims, Denetrice Jackson, 30, and Reginald Brandy, 31, were gunned down inside their car.Police believe Jackson and Brandy were traveling eastbound on West Florissant Avenue when an unknown person opened fire on their vehicle. Surveillance cameras showed a dark SUV in the area before and after the shooting. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Investigators used the plate number on the SUV and tracked down the owner, who was ...

Woman charged in Hollywood exec's slaying was accused of stalking: report

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:36:06 GMT

A Hollywood marketing agent who was allegedly shot to death by a homeless woman was targeted for being friends with another woman that she had been stalking, prosecutors revealed on Thursday.Michael Latt, 33, was gunned down inside his home on Alandale Avenue in Los Angeles' Mid-Wilshire neighborhood on Monday night.Officers arrested Jameelah Michl, 36, at the scene. She faces one count of murder and one count of first-degree residential burglary with a person present, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced.From left: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Common and Michael Latt seen in a personal photo.“She allegedly knocked on the door, forcing herself into the residence once it was opened by one of the occupants,” the D.A.’s Office said in a news release. “Michl, who was allegedly armed with a semi-automatic handgun, shot and killed the victim inside of the home.”Latt was transported to a hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.Prosecutors have not released informatio...

Man Killed in DUI Pedestrian Crash on South Buffalo Drive [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:36:06 GMT

36-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Accident on West Flamingo RoadLAS VEGAS, NV (November 30, 2023) – A fatal DUI pedestrian incident occurred on South Buffalo Drive Tuesday night, resulting in the death of one man.On November 21st, law enforcement received calls around 10:50 p.m., near West Flamingo Road.Upon examination, investigators discovered that a 36-year-old pedestrian had crossed the street within a marked crosswalk against a green light. The pedestrian was then struck by the driver of a westbound 2021 Mercedes GLE 350.The driver initially fled the scene but returned shortly thereafter, surrendering to authorities. Law enforcement noted signs of impairment, leading to the driver’s arrest on charges related to hit-and-run and DUI.Despite attempts to save his life, medics pronounced the male pedestrian dead at the scene. The identity of the victim has not yet been disclosed by officials.The LVMPD Collision Investigation Section is actively overseeing ...

LeanBiome’s New Formula Enhances Weight Loss Results

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:36:06 GMT

The quest for a svelte physique can seem like an elusive pursuit for many, with some individuals seemingly defying the odds of weight gain. The crux of this phenomenon might just be hidden within the complex ecosystem of our gut microbiome, as suggested by pioneering Ivy League research. This revelation is the cornerstone of Lean for Good’s premier offering, LeanBiome—an innovative dietary supplement that is reshaping the landscape of weight management.The latest iteration of LeanBiome is fortified with two robust ingredients: Sphaeranthus Indicus and Garcinia Mangosteen, each with a proven track record in enhancing weight loss efficacy.Revolutionizing Weight Loss: A Scientific ApproachLeanBiome’s trajectory is characterized by quality and dedicated scientific research. While the original blend was lauded for its results, integrating Sphaeranthus Indicus and Garcinia Mangosteen signifies a transformative phase in providing unparalleled weight management solutions.The inc...

What if Trump is convicted? 2024 GOP convention rules don’t cover it

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:36:06 GMT

By Michelle L. Price | Associated PressNEW YORK — The Republican National Committee’s rules for next year’s nominating contest and convention were released this week without addressing a question the GOP could well face next summer: Can the party’s delegates vote for a different candidate if the presumptive nominee is convicted of a felony?Former President Donald Trump is under four criminal indictments that will proceed through the GOP primary season, an overlap of legal and political calendars with no precedent in American politics. Fifteen states and American Samoa hold their GOP primaries on March 5, known as Super Tuesday, which is also the day after his first trial is scheduled to begin in Washington on charges that he unlawfully sought to overturn the 2020 election.Trump is dominating the Republican field and may secure much of the support he needs by Super Tuesday, by which time almost half of delegates who select the nominee at the GOP convention will have...

Football: Serra adds Southern California powerhouse St. John Bosco to next year’s schedule

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:36:06 GMT

Serra isn’t waiting until next season’s Open Division state championship game to take another swing at one of Southern California’s two superpowers.Nine days before playing Mater Dei-Santa Ana for this year’s Open state title, the San Mateo powerhouse announced on social media that it will play host to St. John Bosco-Bellflower on Sept. 14 to close out next year’s non-league schedule.The Padres will open at Folsom on Aug. 30 and visit De La Salle on Sept. 6 before playing the Southern California team that rolled over Serra 45-0 in last year’s Open Division state championship game.Serra won at Folsom and DLS last season and was unbeaten before getting overpowered by Bosco.The Padres defeated Folsom and DLS again this season, both in San Mateo, on their way to another unbeaten season and a fourth consecutive championship in the Central Coast Section’s top division.Mater Dei beat Bosco 35-7 in last week’s Southern Section Division I champ...

Ex-Trump club worker files sexual harassment suit

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:36:06 GMT

By Hannah Rabinowitz and Paula Reid | CNNA former server at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster has filed a lawsuit against the club in New Jersey, alleging that she was sexually harassed by her manager and then pressured to sign an illegal non-disclosure agreement by Alina Habba, who is now an attorney for the former president.The woman, Alice Bianco, alleged in the lawsuit that she was given “very short uniform skirts” to wear by her boss Pavel Melichar. Bianco, who was 21 at the time, alleged that Melichar, who was in his mid-50s, showered her with gifts and coerced her to engage in sex in exchange for “protection” and job security.When Bianco rejected advances, she alleges, Melichar retaliated against her by giving her “unfair job assignments and allowing his henchmen to abuse her and steal her tips.”Melichar is not named as a defendant in the lawsuit. He has not responded to CNN’s requests for comment.Bianco soon learned that one of her colleagues planned to write a lett...