4 h. ago Officials warn against foraging wild mushrooms after they’re linked to deadly poisoning outbreak

California officials are warning foragers about a deadly outbreak linked to wild mushrooms

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5 h. ago California officials warn foragers after person dies from poison mushroom

Several additional people, including children, have severe liver damage amid 21 cases of amatoxin poisoningCalifornia officials are warning foragers after an outbreak of poisoning linked to wild mushrooms that has killed one adult and caused severe liver damage in several patients, including children.The state poison control system has identified 21 cases of amatoxin poisoning, likely caused by death cap mushrooms, the health department said Friday. The toxic wild mushrooms are often mistaken for edible ones because of their appearance and taste. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago California officials warn against foraging wild mushrooms after deadly poisoning outbreak

California officials are warning foragers about a deadly outbreak linked to wild mushrooms

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6 d. ago Four killed and 11 wounded in shooting at child’s party in California, officials say

Victims who died range from ‘juveniles to adults’ in attack on banquet hall in Stockton, county sheriff’s office saysFour people have died and eleven were wounded after a shooting at a family gathering in northern California on Saturday night, police said.The victims who died, who range in age from eight to 21 , were taken to local hospitals, Heather Brent, a spokesperson for the San Joaquin County sheriff’s office, said. “What we have confirmed at this time is that there was a banquet hall where a family was celebrating.” Continue reading...

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6 d. ago At least 4 killed in mass shooting at child’s birthday party in California, officials say

Suspect in the mass shooting at large as several victims taken to hospital

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6 d. ago At least four killed in shooting at child’s party in northern California, officials say

San Joaquin County sheriff’s office says juveniles were among the victims in possible ‘targeted’ attack on a banquet hall in StocktonFour people have died after 14 people were shot at a family gathering in northern California on Saturday night, police said.The victims, who range from “juveniles to adults”, were taken to local hospitals, Heather Brent, a spokesperson for the San Joaquin County sheriff’s office, said. “What we have confirmed at this time is that there was a banquet hall where a family was celebrating.” Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Four killed and 10 wounded in shooting at child’s party in California, officials say

Victims ranged from ‘juveniles to adults’ in attack on a banquet hall in Stockton, county sheriff’s office saysFour people have died and ten were wounded after a shooting at a family gathering in northern California on Saturday night, police said.The victims, who range from “juveniles to adults”, were taken to local hospitals, Heather Brent, a spokesperson for the San Joaquin County sheriff’s office, said. “What we have confirmed at this time is that there was a banquet hall where a family was celebrating.” Continue reading...

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9 d. ago ROLAND WHITE reviews Poison Water: Deadly tapwater scandal that left children drinking sulphuric acid

ROLAND WHITE: Michael Gove was ridiculed during the Brexit campaign when he said that people 'have had enough of experts'. After watching Poison Water, you might well think that he was right.

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1 week ago ROLAND WHITE reviews Poison Water: Deadly tapwater scandal that left children drinking sulphuric acid

ROLAND WHITE: Michael Gove was ridiculed during the Brexit campaign when he said that people 'have had enough of experts'. After watching Poison Water, you might well think that he was right.

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1 week ago The scandal of one of Britain's worst mass poisonings: How deadly toxic water claimed lives, burned families and pets and caused 40 years of misery in idyllic town

Thousands were suddenly drinking and washing themselves with contaminated water after 20 tonnes of aluminium sulphate were poured into the wrong water tank.

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2 w. ago This poisonous tale is a deadly festive treat: Death in Ambush by Susan Gilruth, Murder on the Great Northern Railway by Edward Marston, Maigret's Holiday by Georges Simenon

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2 w. ago The signs your hangover could be deadly – including headaches that might be meningitis & exhaustion that’s a blood clot

A POUNDING headache, upset stomach or incessant thirst - we all experience hangovers differently.  But one thing we can all agree on is that they are pretty unpleasant.  Thankfully, they are usually short-lived - easing up within a few hours and gone completely the following day.  However, sometimes our typical hangover symptoms might actually be...

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