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Dublin Gang Killed and Cut Up Irish Teen to Avenge Murder: Cops

Irish police have warned locals in and around Dublin not to distribute photos and videos being shared online of the severed body parts and decapitated head of 17-year-old Keane Mulready-Woods. Mulready-Woods, who was last seen by his family Sunday at 6 p.m., was allegedly tortured, murdered, and dismembered by a drug gang from the town of Drogheda outside Dublin as an act of vengeance for a murder committed by the gang he was allegedly affiliated with, according to the Garda or Irish Police. A gym bag with some of his…

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Husband of Wife Killed in Kobe Bryant Crash Speaks Out: “Its Horrible. I Got 3 Small Kids & Am Trying to Figure Out How to Navigate Life.”

ShareTweetPin The husband of Christina Mauser, a coach killed in the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash, spoke out about the loss of his wife during a Monday interview on the “TODAY” show. Christina was one of 9 people, including Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, who died in the crash that landed in Calabasas, California. “It’s horrible,” said Matt, choking back a wave of tears as he shared there were “no words” to capture the shock and weight of his grief. “I got three small kids and am trying to figure…

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This Awesome Dragon Made From Palm Tree Leaves (5 Photos)

Artwork by Ayako Japanese artist Ayako recently created an incredible dragon sculpture made from palm tree leaves, branches, and wood for the The Shimadakara (“Island Treasure”) Art Festival in Urama, Okinawa. The artwork, entitled “Ryu Miyagi”, was introduced with the accompanying blurb: The island, where still the original scenery remains. So much nature, thank you for protecting our treasure. The island with the dragon When it gets quiet, you can hear it The voice of wind The voice of the island The voice of your heart Lend an ear to…

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The Sydney Opera House Says Thank You to the Brave Firefighters

Photograph by Ken Leanfore This past weekend, the Sydney Opera House illuminated its iconic sails in a show of support for everyone affected by the devastating bushfires in Australia. “We want to send a message of hope and strength, and importantly to thank the emergency services and volunteers for their incredible efforts and courage.” The photo by Ken Leanfore was shared across the Opera House’s social channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). In a further effort to assist — and raise funds — the Opera House is also hosting a huge comedy…

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“I Suspect Its Hard to Love a Nurse. Were Scared, Mired by Anxiety, and Tired”: Nurse Pens Honest Post About the Reality of Nursing

ShareTweetPin “I suspect it is hard to love a nurse. We get up early and don’t have time to drink coffee over the newspaper. We come home late and are too tired to cook. We work extra because we know there are sick people who need us. We miss weekend events, holidays, birthdays. We don’t get too excited over your minor “boo-boo”. We have seen far worse. We don’t want to talk when we come home. We have talked all day. We don’t want to move when we come home.…

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My Mom Still Waves Goodbye to Me. She Still Makes Me Meals When I Visit. A Mom-Heart Doesnt Change Just Because Her Kids Are Adults.

ShareTweetPin “My mom still waves goodbye to me. She stands out on her driveway and waves. Sometimes even blows me a kiss. She still makes me meals when I come to visit. All of my favorite meals are made by her. There is just something about the way she cooks. She still buys me random things she sees at the store that she thinks I will like. She is usually right. She still lets me call her when I’m bored and just need someone to talk to. Become A Contributor…

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Investors Rush to Scrub Ties to Firm Behind Iowa Clusterf*ck

Hours after a debacle that marred Mondays Iowa Democratic presidential caucuses, investors in a company hired to tabulate votes through a new mobile app worked to distance themselves from the company at the center of the chaos, scrubbing digital trails publicly connecting them to the firm. The chaos in Iowa on Monday evening put a microscope on one of Democratic Partys youngest and fastest-rising digital stars, Tara McGowan, prompting blog post announcing the groups investment. McGowan herself had said that ACRONYM had ACRONYMs website boasted that it had launched Shadow.…

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We Broke Up With Netflix

ShareTweetPin It’s not you, it’s me. Isn’t that what people say when they break up with someone. Well, I guess you could say that’s true with Netflix (among other networks) with us. It wasn’t so much specifically what Netflix was bringing to the table, but rather it became a realization of how that was affecting us. It became all about us, about what we needed in our lives at this point and time. Allow me to expound. I can remember about 8 1/2 years ago driving down the street in…

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New Killer Immune Cell Discovery Is A Step Towards “Universal” Cancer Therapy

Scientists have discovered a new soldier of the immune system that could hold the power to treat most types of cancer.  A new study, reported in the journal Nature Immunology, has documented the discovery of a T-cell armed with a new type of receptor that is able to identify and kill most human cancer types while ignoring healthy cells.  Although independent experts warn that this discovery is still in its infancy, it could pave the way towards a highly sought after “universal” cancer therapy in the future. A T-cell is a…

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New Killer Immune Cell Discovery Is A Step Towards “Universal” Cancer Therapy

Scientists have discovered a new soldier of the immune system that could hold the power to treat most types of cancer.  A new study, reported in the journal Nature Immunology, has documented the discovery of a T-cell armed with a new type of receptor that is able to identify and kill most human cancer types while ignoring healthy cells.  Although independent experts warn that this discovery is still in its infancy, it could pave the way towards a highly sought after “universal” cancer therapy in the future. A T-cell is a…

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Mr. Peanut Was Killed Off In Planters’ Super Bowl Commercial, & Twitter Is Shook

Courtesy of Planters/Kraft Heinz These Tweets About Mr. Peanut’s Death In Planters’ 2020 Super Bowl Commercial Are A Lot By Cianna Garrison Jan 22, 2020 It’s official: Planters has killed off Mr. Peanut. The brand’s Super Bowl pre-game ad features Matt Walsh, Wesley Snipes, and Mr. Peanut himself, who saves the lives of his friends in his final act. People on Twitter already have a lot to say about it. These tweets about Mr. Peanut’s death in Planters’ Super Bowl commercial are all over the place. On Wednesday, Jan. 22,…

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