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British father pleads guilty to son’s death in Cyprus hotel window incident
world17 days ago

British father pleads guilty to son’s death in Cyprus hotel window incident

A British man, Joshua Foster of Essex, has pleaded guilty to causing the death of his two-year-old son who fell from an open window at the King Evelthon Beach Hotel in Chlorakas, Cyprus. The plea avoids a lengthy trial; Foster had returned to the UK for his child’s funeral on the condition he would rejoin the Cyprus court for the hearing. A further hearing is scheduled for October to outline facts and mitigation, with a maximum four-year sentence for the charge.

Left My Job to Travel With Dad, Then His Illness Cut Our Plans Short
lifestyle3 months ago

Left My Job to Travel With Dad, Then His Illness Cut Our Plans Short

A journalist quits his job to travel with his father after his mother’s death, but his plans are upended when his dad falls ill and dies of pancreatic cancer within 10 days; a year of grieving, settling affairs, and managing finances and health coverage follows, and he now intends to return to work and redirect his energy back into journalism.

Memphis dad accused of biting and squeezing infant in restaurant
crime5 months ago

Memphis dad accused of biting and squeezing infant in restaurant

Police say 34-year-old Jerry Stark attacked his infant son inside a Memphis Wings restaurant, squeezing the child until he turned blue and biting him on the cheek; bystanders restrained him and paramedics rushed the baby to a hospital for a facial injury. Stark was arrested on domestic assault causing bodily harm and is due in court; investigators say the mother had previously reported he pushed her from a moving vehicle and fled with their son, while Stark claimed the family was trying to kill him and asked for help.

A Daughter's Reflection on Her Dad's Cancer Diagnosis
personal-essay11 months ago

A Daughter's Reflection on Her Dad's Cancer Diagnosis

The author reflects on her father's diagnosis and death from colon cancer, highlighting his profound response to her question of 'Why him?' with 'Why not me?', which taught her to accept life's unpredictability and to live boldly. Her story emphasizes the importance of early cancer screening and the life lessons learned from her father's resilience and perspective.