Month: August 2020

Daisy Coleman, subject of Netflix documentary “Audrie & Daisy,” dies by suicide at age 23 – CBS News
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Daisy Coleman, subject of Netflix documentary “Audrie & Daisy,” dies by suicide at age 23 – CBS News

An advocate for sexual abuse victims who became the subject of a Netflix documentary after alleging she was sexually assaulted at age 14 in Missouri has died by suicide, according to her mother and a co-worker. Melinda Coleman, the mother of Daisy Coleman, announced her daughter's death Tuesday on Facebook. She was 23. "She was my best friend and amazing daughter," Melinda Coleman wrote. "I think she had to make it seem like I could live without her. I can't. I wish I could have taken the pain from her! She never recovered from what those boys did to her and it's just not fair. My baby girl is gone." Daisy Coleman was found dead in Denver after her mother called police to check on her, said Shael Norris, executive director of SafeBAE, a group Daisy Coleman co-founded to help young ...
Daisy Coleman, subject of Netflix documentary “Audrie & Daisy,” dies by suicide at age 23 – CBS News
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Daisy Coleman, subject of Netflix documentary “Audrie & Daisy,” dies by suicide at age 23 – CBS News

An advocate for sexual abuse victims who became the subject of a Netflix documentary after alleging she was sexually assaulted at age 14 in Missouri has died by suicide, according to her mother and a co-worker. Melinda Coleman, the mother of Daisy Coleman, announced her daughter's death Tuesday on Facebook. She was 23. "She was my best friend and amazing daughter," Melinda Coleman wrote. "I think she had to make it seem like I could live without her. I can't. I wish I could have taken the pain from her! She never recovered from what those boys did to her and it's just not fair. My baby girl is gone." Daisy Coleman was found dead in Denver after her mother called police to check on her, said Shael Norris, executive director of SafeBAE, a group Daisy Coleman co-founded to help young ...
Daisy Coleman, subject of Netflix documentary “Audrie & Daisy,” dies by suicide at age 23 – CBS News
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Daisy Coleman, subject of Netflix documentary “Audrie & Daisy,” dies by suicide at age 23 – CBS News

An advocate for sexual abuse victims who became the subject of a Netflix documentary after alleging she was sexually assaulted at age 14 in Missouri has died by suicide, according to her mother and a co-worker. Melinda Coleman, the mother of Daisy Coleman, announced her daughter's death Tuesday on Facebook. She was 23. "She was my best friend and amazing daughter," Melinda Coleman wrote. "I think she had to make it seem like I could live without her. I can't. I wish I could have taken the pain from her! She never recovered from what those boys did to her and it's just not fair. My baby girl is gone." Daisy Coleman was found dead in Denver after her mother called police to check on her, said Shael Norris, executive director of SafeBAE, a group Daisy Coleman co-founded to help young ...
Cameron Diaz reveals why she quit acting in interview with Gwyneth Paltrow – CNN
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Cameron Diaz reveals why she quit acting in interview with Gwyneth Paltrow – CNN

Diaz appeared on Gwyneth Paltrow's "In goop Health: The Sessions" series Wednesday, discussing her wine business, how her mentality changed as she got older and the impact her career had on her well-being and relationships . "I just decided that I wanted different things out of my life. I had gone so hard for so long, working, making films and it's such a grind," said Diaz. "I didn't really make any space for my personal life." Diaz, 47, was nominated for four Golden Globes over the course of a 20-year career that ran from 1994-2014. She is best known for her roles in "The Mask" (1994), "There's Something About Mary" (1998) and "Vanilla Sky" (2001). When asked what it felt like to walk away from a successful movie career, she replied: "A peace. I got a peace in my soul." She added: "I f...
Mulan for $30 on Disney Plus? Count me in – CNET
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Mulan for $30 on Disney Plus? Count me in – CNET

Disney's live-action Mulan movie has already impressed critics. Disney Right-o. Let's talk about Mulan on Disney Plus. As a result of the coronavirus and -- more specifically -- cinemas being closed indefinitely, Disney announced it would be making Mulan, one of its planned tentpole summer releases, available on Disney Plus to stream.  Only one catch. A $30 catch. Entertain your brain with the coolest news from strea...
New study links marijuana to cardiovascular disease — but its not all bad news – Salon
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New study links marijuana to cardiovascular disease — but its not all bad news – Salon

A new study by the American Heart Association (AHA) reveals that smoking marijuana causes "substantial risks" to cardiovascular health, including increasing the chances of suffering a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular problems. The AHA's study, published in a scientific paper in its flagship journal Circulation on Wednesday, was careful to observe that cannabis also has "potential therapeutic and medicinal properties," thanks to its famous compounds, THC and CBD. After reviewing the growing national and international efforts to decriminalize or legalize both recreational and medicinal marijuana, the authors noted that the chemicals in marijuana are associated with increased risks of atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeats), heart failure and heart attacks, and that marijuana ...
FDA grants inhaled use IND for RLF-100 (aviptadil) to treat patients with moderate and severe COVID-19 aiming to prevent progression to respiratory failure – Yahoo Finance
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FDA grants inhaled use IND for RLF-100 (aviptadil) to treat patients with moderate and severe COVID-19 aiming to prevent progression to respiratory failure – Yahoo Finance

- Aviptadil is now shown as the first COVID therapeutic to block replication of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in human lung cells and monocytes, while also preventing synthesis of cytokines in the lung - RLF-100 is a patented formulation of aviptadil (synthetic human Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide, VIP), which has been granted FDA Fast Track Designation, FDA emergency use IND authorization, and an expanded access protocol. RADNOR, Pa. and GENEVA, Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroRx, Inc. and Relief Therapeutics Holdings AG (SIX:RLF, OTC:RLFTF) "Relief" today announced that NeuroRx has been granted Investigational New Drug (IND) permission to test RLF-100 (aviptadil) for inhaled use in patients with moderate and severe COVID-19 in order to prevent progression to respiratory failure. The study ...
Man wakes from coma to find coronavirus killed his family – Yahoo News UK
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Man wakes from coma to find coronavirus killed his family – Yahoo News UK

A man who was in a three-week coma while he battled coronavirus woke to discover the illness had killed both his mother and her partner. Scott Miller, 43, was struck by COVID-19 in March, after his 76-year-old mother Norma tested positive for the disease when she was being treated at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for a fall. It was while Norma, who suffered form dementia, was in hospital that Mr Miller also tested positive and became seriously ill, the BBC reported. The self-employed locksmith was rushed to intensive care at the same hospital and was placed in a medically induced coma to help save his life. Scott Miller's mother Norma (right) died from coronavirus while he was in a coma. (BBC/Miller family handout)More When he woke up three weeks later, Mr Miller was devastated t...
Ariana Grande Flaunts Sneaky Hot Body In Rare Bikini Snaps – The Blast
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Ariana Grande Flaunts Sneaky Hot Body In Rare Bikini Snaps – The Blast

Her millions of fans were not only thrilled with the swimsuit snaps but also her other photos. One even featured her getting close with her boyfriend, Dalton Gomez. Clearly still enjoying each other’s company. It doesn't hurt to be staying at a place where rooms cost somewhere between $3,300 to $6,400. "You are the cutest!” one thrilled follower commented while another said, “we love to see it.” Her other memories included a pic of her chipmunk friend, a stunning sunset, and her cute plaid shoes.
Jake Paul has propelled to fame as a brash social media villain. And he loves it – CNN
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Jake Paul has propelled to fame as a brash social media villain. And he loves it – CNN

To his devout fans -- who call themselves the Jake Paulers -- no prank is too wild, no controversy is too big. Every time he's mired in a scandal, tweets pour in with the hashtag #jakepaulisover. But he's never really over. On the contrary, with every stunt, prank or internet feud, he gains more fans on his YouTube channel. His channel includes his rap music and has over 20 million followers. Some of his pranks are so outrageous, Canada's National Post once described him as a "moronic menace to society." He hosted a party during the pandemic As Los Angeles struggled with resurging coronavirus cases last month, Paul hosted hordes of partygoers at his mansion in Calabasas. The mayor was not amused. Videos captured at his home showed carefree young people partying without masks ...