Shots

Shots Fired in Troy: Police Launch Investigation Following Disturbing Incident

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TROY, N.Y. — Law enforcement officials are investigating a shooting incident that occurred late Wednesday in a neighborhood in Troy, raising concerns among residents regarding safety in the area. Authorities received multiple reports of gunfire around 10 p.m. near the intersection of Eighth Street and Campbell Avenue. Officers responded promptly and found evidence consistent with a shooting, including shell casings scattered on the ground. Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of injuries as a result of the incident. Local detectives have launched a thorough investigation, canvassing the area for witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage to … Read more

Jury Convicts Woman Who Fired Shots at Portland Airport in Desperate Bid for Intervention

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PORTLAND, Ore. — In a disturbing incident at Portland International Airport last year, a woman discharged a firearm into the terminal’s ceiling before surrendering to authorities. Local officials recently disclosed that the shooter, Laura Patterson, 48, of Kennewick, Washington, expressed her actions were a desperate bid for intervention to prevent her from harming her family members residing in another state. A Multnomah County jury has since convicted Patterson on multiple indictments, including unlawful use of a weapon with a firearm, possession of a loaded firearm in public places, and reckless endangerment. This verdict followed a … Read more

Women File Lawsuits Over Meningioma Risks Linked to Depo-Provera Contraceptive Shots

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Depo-Provera, a contraceptive administered through injection, is facing scrutiny following recent revelations about its potential link to increased risks of meningiomas, a type of brain and spinal cord tumor. A significant study published in the British Medical Journal in March 2024 brought these concerns into the public sphere. The study encompassed data from over 108,000 women with 18,061 having undergone surgery for meningioma between January 2009 and December 2018, shedding light on the correlation between long-term use of Depo-Provera and this severe medical condition. Depo-Provera, produced by Pfizer, is primarily used to prevent pregnancy, offering … Read more

Real Housewives Feud: Tamra Judge and Vicki Gunvalson Take Shots at Each Other on Social Media

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Coto de Caza, California – Have Tamra Judge and Vicki Gunvalson, stars of The Real Housewives of Orange County, ended their friendship? Recent social media exchanges suggest a falling out between the two reality TV personalities. On Sunday, January 7, Judge took to X (formerly Twitter) to express her feelings, stating, “I felt like I just took the biggest dump of my life. So refreshed. So relieved.” The timing of her post coincided with Gunvalson and Shannon Beador announcing the launch of a comedy tour in which they will be joined by guest host Doug … Read more