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Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant.Photo: DAVID MCNEW/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock A cluster of California beaches was closed on Monday after nearly 20 million gallons of unfiltered sewage from a local plant spilled into the ocean. A"mechanical failure"at Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant led to the “massive discharge” of 17 million gallons of untreated sewage on Sunday through pipes extending one mile and five miles offshore, according to Los Angeles County Public Supervisor Janice Hahn and theLos Angeles County Department of Public Health....

Photo: Matthew Whitaker/Instagram Matthew Whitaker was born prematurely and with many health issues, but that hasn’t stopped the 18-year-old from making a name for himself and pursuing his dreams as a world-traveling pianist, according to CBS’60 Minutes. Since he was 11 years old, Matthew has been performing jazz piano recitals, appearing in more than 200 clubs and concert halls globally, the outlet reported. Last spring, the Hackensack, New Jersey teen appeared at the New Orleans Jazz Festival for the very first time, and now he’s involved in a new venture: helping Dr....

01of 19Gabrielle Union & Dwyane WadeGabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade.Dwyane Wade/InstagramThe two always keep it flirty on social media (much to the dismay of their kids) but their most recent interaction was especially iconic — because it referenced the actress' role in the classic ’00s filmBring It On.In responseto a clip from the film depicting Union entering a stadium to confront the Rancho Carne Toros,Wade wrote, “Oh that’s her I mean business walk every time I leave the toothpaste cap off!...

A community has been left in mourning after two high school cheerleaders were killed when a police chase turned deadly this weekend, with one officer charged as a result. Maggie Dunn, 17, and Caroline Gill, 15 — both of whom were students and cheerleaders at Brusly High School in Louisiana — were killed in the crash, which officials said occurred during a high-speed pursuit of a home-invasion suspect on Saturday night....

Camila Behrensen; Pablo Guzmán Palma.Photo: Stowers Institute for Medical Research (2) Two research scientists from South America have been identified as the victims who were found murdered Saturday amid the smoldering remnants of a Kansas City, Mo., apartment fire. In a statement to PEOPLE, Stowers Institute for Medical Research confirmed that the bodies of predoctoral researchers Camila Behrensen, 24, of Buenos Aires and Pablo Guzmán Palma, 25, of Santiago, Chile, were recovered from inside a burned midtown apartment....

When you purchase through radio link on our land site , we may clear an affiliate commission . Here ’s how it works . It ’s a proposition some might find hard to get down : a 20 - percentage tax on unhealthy food to ameliorate the health of the Carry Nation . Yet such a tax — distribute across the food chain from manufacturer to consumer , coupled withchanges in solid food policyto spur production of healthier food for thought — is needed to reverse thepandemic of obesityand inveterate diseases , researchers say ....

Photo: Getty A Norwegian woman died on Monday aftercontracting rabiesduring a vacation to the Philippines in February. On her trip, Birgitte Kallestad rescued a puppy she found on the side of the road and took it back to the resort where she was staying at the time, according to theWashington Post. There, the dog started to bite her, although she did not think the wounds were serious. A health worker, Kallestad simplywashed the cuts without seeking additional medical treatment, her family shared in a statement given to Norway’s state-owned broadcaster NRK, according toUSA Today....

Photo: TODAYshow/TwitterThree jurors who took part in theAlex Murdaugh trialare speaking out about the case and the verdict.Jurors Amie Williams, Gwen Generette and James McDowellappeared on theTodayshowMonday, where they opened up about the high-profile double murder trial of Murdaugh, 54, who wasfound guiltyof themurdersof his wife,Maggieand sonPaul.Speaking about the critical piece of evidence that made her feel the guilty verdict was accurate, Williams told co-hostsSavannah GuthrieandCraig Melvin, “Well, witness testimony was very believable, and the kennel video definitely played a major part” — referring to video evidence that proved Murdaugh went to the dog kennels on his property the night of the murders, though he claimed otherwise....

Photo: Paula Bronstein/Getty Three Sherpa climbers disappeared into a deep crevasse on Mt. Everest Wednesday. Rescuers on foot and in a helicopterhoped to locate them, Yubraj Khatiwada of Nepal’s Department of Mountaineering told the Associated Press. However, the climbers — identified as Lakpa Rita Sherpa, Pemba Tenzing Sherpa and Dachhiri Sherpa from Thame village of Khumbu — arenot expected to be found, according to theHimalayan Times. “Three Sherpa climbers fell into some 50 meters below in a crevasse after the ice serac damaged the climbing route,” an official from the mountain’s base camp told the publication....

Photo: Comisión Local de Búsqueda de Personas (3)Three Texas women are missing after they crossed the border into Mexico to sell clothes at a flea market, U.S. authorities said Friday.According to Peñitas Police Chief Roel Bermea, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said sisters Maritza Trinidad Perez Rios, 47, Marina Perez Rios, 48, and their friend, Dora Alicia Cervantes Saenz, 53,traveled to Mexicoon Feb. 24 and have not been heard from since, per NBC News....

Photo: Courtesy Helen Woodward Animal Center Champion is looking to be the prized pup in someone’s home. The 7-month-old shepherd mix was recently rescued from an extreme hoarding situation and brought toHelen Woodward Animal Centerin Rancho Santa Fe, California, for emergency assistance, the rescue shared in a press release. Courtesy Helen Woodward Animal Center A transport was arranged for Champion to San Diego, and soon the canine was getting a check-up from Helen Woodward’s medical staff....

Gingival fibrosis might sound like a complex terminus , but it ’s simply a stipulation impact the gums . What on the dot is gingival fibrosis?It ’s when the gum tissue becomes thick and tough , often due to an overproduction of collagen . This can make the gums appear enlarged or intumesce . While it might not always cause pain , it can lead to otherdentalissues if left uncurbed ....

Ottamthullalis a unique and vibrant art form from Kerala , India . Ever marvel what makes it so special?Ottamthullalcombines dance , music , and storytelling in a way that captivates audience . Created by the famous poet Kunchan Nambiar in the 18th century , this performanceartuses humor and satire to convey societal messages . Performers , dressed in coloured costumes , use magnified facial expression and rhythmic movements to tellstoriesfrom Hindu mythology ....