Biden's pick as top US commander could be delayed by senator's blockade
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON A Republican senator's hold on military nominations will apply to Democratic President Joe Biden's
2023-05-26 05:45
Biden lauds leadership skills of his pick for top US general
WASHINGTON Praising his leadership and even his culinary skills, President Joe Biden on Thursday formally announced his nomination
2023-05-26 03:56
US debt default would impact military readiness, morale: top US general
WASHINGTON A debt default would deal significant, unambiguous damage to US national security, negatively impacting military readiness, morale
2023-05-26 01:46
Khloé Kardashian finally reveals her son's name
Khloé Kardashian's has revealed her baby boy's name.
2023-05-25 23:27
Man’s ‘long Covid’ turns out to be decade-old brain tumour
A man who put his tiredness down to long Covid was told he actually had a brain tumour that had been growing for 10 years. Grant Churnin-Ritchie, 42, repeatedly visited his GP after a bout of Covid in July 2021 left him with constant tiredness and a tingling in his right arm. For several months, he was told it was long Covid, but Grant was convinced it was more serious. After blood tests, an ECG and an MRI scan, it was revealed he had a pituitary tumour. This type of tumour affects the pituitary gland, a pea-sized organ in the brain which controls growth and development. Grant, a Microsoft specialist from Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, said: “I kept going to my GP who said I had long Covid. This went on for several months, but I really didn’t feel well in myself and felt it was something more serious. “I was so tired and I was experiencing a tingling sensation in my arms. “I had blood tests and an ECG at Seacroft Hospital in Leeds, which revealed an abnormal heartbeat.” Grant was also told he had adrenal insufficiency - in which the adrenal gland doesn’t make enough hormones - and hypothyroidism - an under-active thyroid gland. These are both symptoms of a pituitary tumour. The father-of-three said: “An endocrinologist at St James’ University Hospital said it could be caused by Covid or a pituitary tumour. “An MRI scan confirmed it was a brain tumour which had probably been growing for 10 years.” Grant waited 11 months for his operation before the tumour was removed on January 16 2023. He said: “Soon after, I started to feel a lot better. Removing the tumour allowed some of the adrenal gland to start functioning again. “Even though I now have to take medication, I can lead a normal life. “Even though surgeons removed the tumour, there is a 20 per cent chance of it growing back. “I have an MRI scan in July so I should know more then.” Grant raised £2.5k after running Leeds Half Marathon for Brain Tumour Research on May 14 with his wife, Hannah, 40. He said: “Being able to run the half marathon with my wife Hannah was great, and I’m glad to be able to raise awareness of brain tumours. “Because I only had two months to train for the race, I found it very hard to complete. Luckily, I had my wonderful family and friends cheering me on which got me through it. “I wanted to give something back, and this was my way of saying thank you to the medical teams and Brain Tumour Research for what they do for people with this disease.” Matthew Price, community development manager at Brain Tumour Research said: “We’re really grateful to Grant for taking on the Leeds Half Marathon as it’s only with the support of people like him that we’re able to progress our research into brain tumours and improve the outcome for patients like him who are forced to fight this awful disease.” SWNS Read More Boy, 8, rushed to hospital after feeling constipated diagnosed with cancer A TikTok model made viral videos of her grandmother’s choice to die. Here’s why Parents of baby who died in maternity scandal say care concerns ‘batted away’ A 1D fan claimed she had a tumour. We still don’t know the truth after her death Talented boxer reveals first sign of brain tumour after collapsing at service station Father shares cancer symptoms he thought was too much coffee
2023-05-25 17:57
Container ship grounded in Suez Canal
In March 2021, the Ever Given, which is one of the largest container ships in the world, blocked the canal for six days.
2023-05-25 12:46
Russian raiders of Belgorod side with Ukraine but struggle to stick to Kyiv's official line
In a gleeful parade of shameless propaganda, Russian dissident fighters back from a raid in their home country appeared in Ukraine with a trophy -- a captured Russian armored vehicle -- but struggled to stick to Kyiv's official explanation of their exploits.
2023-05-25 12:27
NBA Rumors: LeBron retirement a diversion, Giannis' coach pick, Pistons godfather offer rebuffed
NBA Rumors: Monty Williams shot down Pistons' godfather offerAmong the many teams involved in coaching searches this offseason is the Lottery losers, the Detroit Pistons. Detroit, of course, finished with the NBA's worst record this past season and ended up with the No. 5 overall pick. T...
2023-05-25 09:48
Biden picks Air Force chief to become top US general
By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden has picked U.S. Air Force chief General Charles Q.
2023-05-25 08:16
Wirral mum in coma lands back in UK after £50k raised
Melissa Kinsella, 30, is now in hospital on Merseyside after being on life support in Turkey.
2023-05-25 03:55
Canada's household debt is now highest in the G7
Household debt also exceeds Canada's entire GDP, housing agency data reveals.
2023-05-24 21:57
Taiwan country profile
Provides an overview of Taiwan, including key dates and facts about this Asian nation.
2023-05-24 00:54