Gym owner faked own death, posed as partner to claim nearly $500K insurance payout

Gym owner faked own death, posed as partner to claim nearly 0K insurance payout

A gym owner faked her own death to claim a nearly $500,000 insurance payout as part of an elaborate scheme where she posed as her own partner. Karen Salkilld, 42, was arrested in March after filing the insurance claim in her partner’s name, falsely saying she had died in a car accident in Broome. The … Read more

Mom who posed as child to text student crisis line ‘sickened’ by responses

Mom who posed as child to text student crisis line ‘sickened’ by responses

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). A Colorado mother and parental rights advocate was horrified by the responses she received when she posed as a 9-year-old to text a state crisis line promoted in … Read more

Neonatal sepsis: the new threat posed by superbugs

Neonatal sepsis: the new threat posed by superbugs

“This makes the need for disinfection and maintaining a protocol that ensures a clean, hygienic environment exceedingly important,” says Sankar. However, basic soap and water are lacking in half the healthcare facilities across the globe, according to a WHO/UNICEF report released in  in 2022, contributing to the risk of infections in mothers and newborns. Other … Read more