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Police say an Ohio officer suffered an accidental overdose after a drug arrest when he touched powder on his shirt without realizing it was the powerful opiod fentanyl. Officer Chris Green was involved in a traffic stop on May 12 when a white powder ended up on his skin, causing him to overdose. Narcan, a life-saving anti-overdose drug, was administered …

The cyberattack that spread malicious software around the world, shutting down networks at hospitals, banks and government agencies. What is ransomware? The virus or malware behind the latest cyber-attack has been identified as “ransomware”. This is a virus that locks down either your computer or your web browser, and a message on the screen demands you make a payment in …

According to WHO, nine suspected cases — including three deaths — have been reported since April 22 in an area more than 800 miles north of the capital of Kinshasa. WHO have recently developed an Ebola vaccine to be used in emergencies. There are 300,000 doses of the vaccine ‘Gavi’ available which health authorities say they’ll use “if needed to …

BMW has updated its smallest two-door model for the 2018 model year. The 2018 BMW 2 Series coupe and convertible gain a revised front end and new exterior lighting as well as revised wheel choices. Drivetrain: 248-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder (230i); 335-hp, turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder (M240i); 365-hp, turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder (M2); eight-speed automatic, six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic …

A mother has shared the heartbreaking story of how her firstborn son died, after she accidentally starved him while breastfeeding. Jillian Johnson said believing the myth that “breast is best” killed her firstborn Landon, who died just 19 days old, after he was exclusively breastfed from birth. “We took all of the classes. Bought and read all of the books. …

Cannabis supposedly has a rejuvenating effect on the brain, as scientists got to know after experiments on lab mice. Scientists at Germany’s University of Bonn, along with colleagues from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel, report that low doses of THC can help reverse some of the effects of brain aging and assist in restoring memory, according to a …

New study has revealed eating bogies may be good for your health. Researchers and multiple universities including Harvard and MIT recommend that parents should not discourage children from nose-picking. The study shows that ingesting the snot could be good for your teeth and overall health, being packed with good bacteria. The research, published in the journal of Applied and Environmental …

Worried about your thinning strands? You’re not alone: By the time guys hit 35, two-thirds of them will experience some degree of hair loss. Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Texas have discovered the cells in the body that directly give rise to hair as well as the mechanism that causes it to turn grey. “Although this project was …

China has a new rule that forces game creators to publish the drop rates for items in randomized loot boxes, and now we know a bit more about how a game like Overwatch works in that country. Divided into four different levels of rarity — Common, Rare, Epic, and Legendary — with drop rates that reflect levels, every loot box …

Porn star Molly Cavalli was bitten by a shark while filming a promo ad for a sex cam company. Molly Cavalli had just been lowered into the water in a protective cage, which proved to be ineffective, when the lemon shark attempted to savage the model’s ankle. The delights of the shoot, which took place just off the Florida coast, …

A WORRYING research claims there is a link between gadget use and speech development in toddlers. The research included nearly 900 children between 6 months and 2 years old. By their 18-month check-ups, a fifth of the children had used a mobile device every day for nearly 30 minutes, as reported by their parents. Researchers found that the more screen …