A Georgia man, identified as Patrick Joseph White, opened fire at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters, citing the COVID-19 vaccine as a source of his depression. The shooter, armed with multiple guns, was stopped from entering the CDC but then opened fire at a pharmacy across the street, resulting in the death of DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose. Following the incident, CDC employees were left shaken, and some expressed concerns about security and misinformation, while the shooter’s father had contacted the police to identify his son as a possible suspect. This event led to expressions of sympathy from U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., but also calls for his resignation from some employees.
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Sgt. Quornelius Radford, the soldier accused of shooting five people at Fort Stewart, was reportedly bullied for his stutter during his initial Army training. Former colleagues stated that Radford was often mocked, but he never displayed outward signs of anger or resentment. The shooting, which occurred Wednesday morning, came as a shock to those who knew Radford. While a motive remains unclear, Radford’s father stated that his son had been trying to transfer out of Fort Stewart.
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Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani addressed NYPD officers at a “National Night Out” event, proposing to alleviate their responsibilities by creating a Department of Community Safety to handle mental health calls. This initiative aims to allow officers to focus on crime-fighting. Mamdani’s outreach to the police comes amid criticism over past social media posts that called for defunding the NYPD, causing friction with police union leaders who are backing his opponents. Despite this, Mamdani expresses a desire for dialogue and a new approach to public safety, while State Attorney General Letitia James is trying to help him improve relations with the NYPD.
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A recent study published in the Journal of the Korean Medical Association revealed that nearly 10 South Koreans aged 65 and older died by suicide daily between 2019 and 2023. The suicide mortality rate for this age group in 2023 was significantly higher than that of younger adults. Factors contributing to this issue include loss, financial stress, loneliness, and chronic illness, along with the use of more lethal methods. The study emphasizes the importance of training healthcare professionals to identify warning signs and recommends a collaborative approach to suicide prevention.
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Man sentenced to time served for trying to open plane door, stab flight attendant in neck, and the details of this case are nothing short of alarming, to say the least. We’re talking about a situation that unfolded in the air, involving a man, Francisco Severo Torres, who, during a flight, attempted to breach the airplane door and then attacked a flight attendant with a makeshift weapon. The fact that he was sentenced to the time he had already served, roughly 26 months, along with five years of supervised release and a ban from commercial flights, is a decision that understandably raises a lot of questions and concerns.… Continue reading
Early Monday morning, a gunman opened fire at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada, injuring multiple people. The suspect, who had been pacing the parking lot, was taken into custody after an officer-involved shooting. While initial reports varied, authorities have not yet confirmed the number of casualties, and the gunman’s motive remains unknown as investigations continue. The resort’s emergency department received several patients with gunshot wounds, and guests were alerted to the active law enforcement situation.
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New York officials have confirmed that Food Network chef Anne Burrell died by suicide last month, with the cause of death attributed to acute intoxication from multiple substances. The fire department responded to a report of cardiac arrest at her Brooklyn home on June 17, where she was pronounced dead. Burrell, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, found fame on shows like “Iron Chef America,” “Secrets of a Restaurant Chef,” and “Worst Cooks in America,” leaving behind a legacy of culinary expertise and a warm presence. The chef was also known for her appearances on the “TODAY” show and her improv comedy.
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In a significant development, Morgan Geyser, who attempted to murder a classmate in 2014 to appease the fictional Slender Man, will be released from a Wisconsin mental hospital. After a judge approved a conditional release plan, Geyser, now 22, is set to leave Winnebago Mental Health Institute, where she has been for seven years. The details of the release plan and its timeline were not shared, but the decision follows earlier rulings that Geyser had made progress in battling her mental illness. The incident involved Geyser and a friend, Anissa Weier, luring their classmate to a park and attacking her, driven by their obsession with the Slender Man character.
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New government guidance for English secondary schools will address “incel” culture, pornography’s link to misogyny, and online “manosphere” myths. The updated relationships, sex, and health education (RSHE) curriculum, informed by data revealing widespread misogynistic attitudes, emphasizes positive role models for boys and challenges harmful online content. Furthermore, schools will be required to seek mental health expertise to discuss suicide prevention, while parents will retain the right to view curriculum materials. The guidance avoids age-specific restrictions on topics, allowing teachers to address issues raised by students, which is supported by the Association of School and College Leaders.
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Federal funding cuts have led to the elimination of LGBTQ+-specific services on the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, resulting in layoffs for crisis workers in New York and New Jersey. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) ceased funding the 988 option, which routed callers to LGBTQ+ affirming counselors, citing a $33 million cost despite over a million people utilizing the service since its 2022 launch. The Trevor Project, a national nonprofit, was given short notice and notified its unionized staff of impending layoffs. This decision comes amid a broader rollback of federal support for LGBTQ+ programs and concerns that it will exacerbate existing strains on New York’s mental health infrastructure, potentially leading to increased suicide rates within the community.
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