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Oregon woman, 94, stung 74 times after crossing underground wasp nest

Oregon woman, 94, stung 74 times after crossing underground wasp nest A 94-year-old woman in Oregon was doing yard work when she was stung by dozens of wasps. Bernice Arline Patterson was even hospitalized after the attacks. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2PwMHc7

American Airlines baggage handler falls asleep in belly of plane, gets trapped during flight

American Airlines baggage handler falls asleep in belly of plane, gets trapped during flight An American Airlines baggage handler who fell asleep in the cargo hold of a plane, which flew from Kansas City to Chicago, reportedly admitted that alcohol was the reason for his snooze. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2SBGt9Q

Teal pumpkins help trick-or-treaters with allergies

Teal pumpkins help trick-or-treaters with allergies Homes are using teal pumpkins placed on doorsteps to let family’s know their treats are safe for kids with allergies. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2qnmSgy

Florida family adopts 28-lb cat after pictures go viral on social media

Florida family adopts 28-lb cat after pictures go viral on social media Doughnut the cat may want to ease up on the Krispy Kremes. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Pw8FvW

Squirrels are defacing, destroying jack o’lanterns, homeowners say

Squirrels are defacing, destroying jack o’lanterns, homeowners say Talk about a Halloween nightmare. Squirrels across the country and beyond are frustrating homeowners as they deface carefully carved jack o’lanterns just ahead of the spookiest night of the year.   via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2CTzbIQ

Studies Warn Against Minimally Invasive Surgery for Cervical Cancer

By DENISE GRADY from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2zheL9j via IFTTT https://ift.tt/2zheL9j The New York Times

Ben & Jerry’s slams Trump administration with ‘Pecan Resist’ ice cream flavor

Ben & Jerry’s slams Trump administration with ‘Pecan Resist’ ice cream flavor Ben & Jerry’s has re-branded one of its ice cream to show its disapproval of the Trump administration. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Pw0kZi

CDC confirms 10 new cases of rare polio-like neurological condition

CDC confirms 10 new cases of rare polio-like neurological condition via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ObNIlj

Once Paralyzed, Three Men Take Steps Again With Spinal Implant

By BENEDICT CAREY from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2SwFYO6 via IFTTT https://ift.tt/2SwFYO6 The New York Times

Appendix removal is linked to lower risk of Parkinson's

Appendix removal is linked to lower risk of Parkinson's Scientists have found a new clue that Parkinson's disease may get its start not in the brain but in the gut — maybe in the appendix. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2AFuMb5

Thinking Clearly About Immigration

By KAY HYMOWITZ from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2PA5kMu via IFTTT https://ift.tt/2PA5kMu The New York Times

In ‘Heavy,‘ Kiese Laymon Recalls the Weight of Where He’s Been

By JENNIFER SZALAI from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2JslTUV via IFTTT https://ift.tt/2JslTUV The New York Times

'Professional mermaid' says creepy 'merverts' are the worst part of the job

'Professional mermaid' says creepy 'merverts' are the worst part of the job  A professional mermaid is being bombarded with unwanted attention from ‘merverts’ - who have a sexual fetish for the aquatic creatures. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Qa3kaP

Texas bar becomes Moe's Tavern from 'The Simpsons' for Halloween

Texas bar becomes Moe's Tavern from 'The Simpsons' for Halloween A Texas bar is now the spitting image of Moe Szyslak's iconic tavern from "The Simpsons" — and owner Travis Tober credits his "regulars" for inspiring the idea. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2RpTe5O

California mom of four dies 30 minutes after emergency birth, family says

California mom of four dies 30 minutes after emergency birth, family says A California family is grieving the loss of their mother who died shortly after giving birth to their youngest sister in an emergency C-section last week. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2F2oG94

Little girl's headless Halloween costume goes viral: 'Best costume I've ever seen'

Little girl's headless Halloween costume goes viral: 'Best costume I've ever seen' Spooky! via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2RoKxbZ

In Congo’s Ebola Outbreak, Experimental Treatments Are Proving Effective

By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2RrH5Nx via IFTTT https://ift.tt/2RrH5Nx The New York Times

Petition to change Halloween’s date garners 40,000 signatures

Petition to change Halloween’s date garners 40,000 signatures The appeal directly addressed President Trump. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2RsU9T6

Swim England under fire for swimsuit article suggesting slimming styles for 'flabby stomachs' and other body types

Swim England under fire for swimsuit article suggesting slimming styles for 'flabby stomachs' and other body types "I can safely say it doesn't make me feel more inclined to start swimming again." via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Q5VAGJ

Sports Illustrated model declares 'Instagram isn't real life' in body-positive post

Sports Illustrated model declares 'Instagram isn't real life' in body-positive post No filter needed. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Rp6M1j

Short interval between pregnancies linked to increased risks for mom, baby

Short interval between pregnancies linked to increased risks for mom, baby Women who wait just a short time to become pregnant after delivering a child may put themselves and their next baby at greater risk for adverse events, a new study suggests. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2DeSuh0

Halloween costume horror after color contacts left girl temporarily blind

Halloween costume horror after color contacts left girl temporarily blind Emilie Turcotte could not see for four days after she wore color contacts to go trick-or-treating with friends via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ADRcJU

British woman claims she's had sex with 20 ghosts, is now engaged to one

British woman claims she's had sex with 20 ghosts, is now engaged to one Hopefully, she doesn’t get ghosted. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2SAzZYt

Iowa boy could be 'frightened to death' due to rare disease

Iowa boy could be 'frightened to death' due to rare disease Meet the 5-year-old boy who has to avoid scary movies and trick or treaters due to a rare brain disease which means he could literally be scared to death. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Q3NiyV

Nebraska college student's scary Halloween costume prank goes viral

Nebraska college student's scary Halloween costume prank goes viral One freshman in Nebraska got in the spirit of the holiday by playing a practical joke on her fellow students via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2zlVKCy

What Isaac Asimov Taught Us About Predicting the Future

By ALEC NEVALA-LEE from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2qnu8c5 via IFTTT https://ift.tt/2qnu8c5 The New York Times

CDC faces criticism over response to polio-like illness

CDC faces criticism over response to polio-like illness The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms 10 additional cases of acute flaccid myelitis; reaction from Dr. Nicole Saphier. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Dgg0dx

California’s Medi-Cal program paid $4B to recipients who may have been ineligible, audit shows

California’s Medi-Cal program paid $4B to recipients who may have been ineligible, audit shows via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2OhjDR9

Utah insurer to send patients to Mexico for cheap prescription drugs

Utah insurer to send patients to Mexico for cheap prescription drugs An Utah insurer PEHP is looking at a controversial solution to an increasingly American problem — sending patients across the border to Mexico to get cheaper prescription drugs. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2EQKiVC

New Mexico teenager praised for ‘perfect’ tired mom costume

New Mexico teenager praised for ‘perfect’ tired mom costume A 13-year-old in Rio Rancho, N.M., is going viral for her spot-in interpretation of a “tired mom” costume. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2qmJtJX

‘Listen Now Again’ Is a Tasting Menu of Seamus Heaney’s Poetry

By JIM DWYER from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2CQubEW via IFTTT https://ift.tt/2CQubEW The New York Times

Cat crashes runway at Turkey fashion show, goes viral on Instagram

Cat crashes runway at Turkey fashion show, goes viral on Instagram Watch out, Hadid sisters. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Q1Gv94

Australian comedian calls out company for using her photos as the 'before' in a weight loss ad

Australian comedian calls out company for using her photos as the 'before' in a weight loss ad Her fans were also horrified. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2CR3hNi

Where Trolls Reigned Free: A New History of Reddit

By DAVID STREITFELD from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2CN1mJD via IFTTT https://ift.tt/2CN1mJD The New York Times

12-year-old boy gets birthday surprise after classmates decline to come to party

12-year-old boy gets birthday surprise after classmates decline to come to party We bet his classmates wished they’d RSVP’ed now. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2yHjH7R

Vanessa Lachey warns parents about dangerous virus that hospitalized son

Vanessa Lachey warns parents about dangerous virus that hospitalized son Actress and mother of three, Vanessa Lachey, sits down with Fox News’ Dr. Manny Alvarez to talk about the other dangerous seasonal virus many parents may not know about, Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Lachey’s youngest child, 1-year-old Phoenix, developed the disease last winter and was hospitalized for 6 days from it. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Py8Ree

Vanessa Lachey on the disease that hospitalized her son

Vanessa Lachey on the disease that hospitalized her son Actress and mother of three, Vanessa Lachey, sits down with Fox News’ Dr. Manny Alvarez to talk about the other dangerous seasonal virus many parents may not know about, Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Lachey’s youngest child, 1-year-old Phoenix, developed the disease last winter and was hospitalized for 6 days from it. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2qigSpp

Florida teen makes Halloween capes for preemie superheroes

Florida teen makes Halloween capes for preemie superheroes The babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at a Florida hospital may not remember their first Halloween. But they'll have costumes, thanks to a 13-year-old middle schooler who made more 100 capes featuring emblems from Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman and The Incredibles. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2zfgPyD

West Virginia Cracker Barrel worker tests positive for hepatitis A, health officials say

West Virginia Cracker Barrel worker tests positive for hepatitis A, health officials say Some Cracker Barrel diners in Mineral Wells, West Virginia, may have been exposed to hepatitis A, health officials warned Monday after confirming an employee tested positive for the virus. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2yILBk2

Mom nearly paralyzed after tripping over dog in middle of night

Mom nearly paralyzed after tripping over dog in middle of night A mom was almost paralyzed after tripping over her dog and falling down the stairs in a freak accident. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Oi2Eya

Medical first: Same-sex couple both carry baby to term

Medical first: Same-sex couple both carry baby to term In a medical first, Ashleigh Coulter gave birth to a son both she and her wife Bliss Coulter carried, thanks to a breakthrough method of in vitro fertilization called Effortless Reciprocal IVF. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2AAc2d3

Ohio boy, 5, tests positive for meth after eating Halloween candy

Ohio boy, 5, tests positive for meth after eating Halloween candy A 5-year-old boy in Ohio is expected to make a full recovery after he ate a piece of Halloween candy that was possibly laced with drugs. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2PyVpGM

Bride-to-be reportedly makes friends compete for bridesmaid party spots

Bride-to-be reportedly makes friends compete for bridesmaid party spots "Congrats! You’ve made it into the final round of the Bridal Party Brawl." via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Sxns89

Indiana boy, 2, loses limbs to mystery bacterial illness

Indiana boy, 2, loses limbs to mystery bacterial illness An Indiana family is learning to cope with their toddler son’s new reality after a mystery illness cost the young boy the lower half of his four limbs. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2zhWvwn

Same-sex couple both carried baby in medical first

Same-sex couple both carried baby in medical first In a medical first, two mothers have carried the same baby: Ashleigh Coulter gave birth to a son both she and her wife Bliss Coulter carried, thanks to a breakthrough method of in vitro fertilization. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2zdGp6Z

Works of Fiction that are Best Read Together

By NICOLE LAMY from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2RpKSv8 via IFTTT https://ift.tt/2RpKSv8 The New York Times

New & Noteworthy

By Unknown Author from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2RldR31 via IFTTT https://ift.tt/2RldR31 The New York Times

The Founders Look at Modern America

By JEFF SHESOL from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2RiMPJE via IFTTT https://ift.tt/2RiMPJE The New York Times

Toddler's eye removed after 'pirate game' reveals extremely rare cancer

Toddler's eye removed after 'pirate game' reveals extremely rare cancer Emily Taylor was playing a game of pirates with her spunky 2-year-old daughter Alice when she realized the toddler was having trouble seeing after putting an eye patch over her right eye. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2JpznAK

Stolen inflatable colon found in vacant home, Kansas City police say

Stolen inflatable colon found in vacant home, Kansas City police say A giant inflatable colon that was stolen from the University of Kansas Cancer Center nearly two weeks ago has been found, police said. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2CLajDf