All articles tagged with #survivors
National Geographic launches a three‑part documentary, 9/11: Reunited, revisiting survivors’ memories and reuniting people whose paths crossed on 9/11 with the heroes who saved them, highlighting enduring bonds, healing, and the emotional toll of reliving the day; premieres August 21 on NatGeo and streams on Disney+ and Hulu.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing more than 100 and triggering days of search-and-rescue operations. In Cali, locals and volunteers freed a baby from rubble after lifting a heavy concrete slab, and the infant survived as rescuers continued to search for others in Pereira and the hard-hit Chocó region, with international aid and relief measures pledged by authorities.
Three fast-spreading wildfires near Spokane destroyed about 700 structures, burned over 16 square miles, and forced more than 65,000 residents to evacuate with containment at 0% as authorities arrested a suspect in the Old Trails Fire; survivors describe the loss of homes and keepsakes while they plan temporary housing and eventual rebuilding as firefighters continue to battle the blazes.
Fear of menopausal hormone therapy stemmed from the WHI and HABITS trials, leading to underuse, especially among breast cancer survivors. New analyses highlight inconsistencies and limitations in those studies, and the FDA's 2025 removal of the black box warning signals a need for personalized risk–benefit discussions. The article advocates shared decision-making and precision medicine to determine when and for whom menopausal hormone therapy may be appropriate, rather than applying a blanket restriction.
Vance Boelter was sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years after pleading guilty to federal charges tied to the June 2025 killings of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and the wounding of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. Boelter, who impersonated a police officer to gain entry, sparked what prosecutors called the largest police search in state history. U.S. District Judge John R. Tunheim called the sentence the longest he has imposed, and victims’ families described enduring trauma and fear. The defense said Boelter showed remorse; Boelter also faces state charges including murder and impersonating an officer.
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse describe attorney general nominee Todd Blanche's meeting with them as dismissive and unproductive, viewing it as a checkbox to secure votes for his confirmation. The DOJ disputes this, calling it a productive initial discussion, but survivors say Blanche avoided direct engagement and failed to address key concerns, complicating his path to Senate confirmation, which hinges on gaining support from Republicans like Sen. Tillis.
Two powerful earthquakes devastated Venezuela’s La Guaira region, destroying more than 1,400 buildings and killing about 1,430 people with thousands still missing; across the rubble, families search for loved ones as international rescue teams race to reach survivors, including a mother who fears her two-year-old son is trapped beneath a collapsed home.
In DR Congo's Ituri province, health workers celebrate after a patient tests negative twice and leaves the Mongbwalu Ebola treatment centre, signaling hope amid a Bundibugyo outbreak that has killed over 140 people in Ituri and more than 170 nationwide. The report also highlights local myths like the coffin curse, past attacks on treatment centres, and improvements such as a local lab and reinforced infection-control practices that are helping drive faster results and build trust in the response.
Advances in targeted therapies and precision medicine are enabling more people to live with cancer longer, shifting the disease from an imminent death sentence to a chronic condition for many patients. While survival improves across cancers, the era of targeted drugs also highlights ongoing challenges around access, affordability, and managing long-term treatment effects.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has reached 282 confirmed cases, with survivors recounting their recovery as frontline health workers continue the fight; WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited Bunia to meet patients and staff at the Evangelical Medical Centre, underscoring ongoing international support.
Five men trapped for 11 days in a flooded cave in central Laos crawled about 850 feet through waterlogged passageways to the cave mouth after the floodwaters receded, an unaided escape that shocked rescuers. Their escape was aided by a multinational team that pumped water, cleared routes, and used diving gear for safe passages; the survivors slept huddled together, clung to hope of reuniting with loved ones, and credited fear as the source of their courage. Two other men remain missing as rescuers reassess conditions and plan deeper searches.
American lawyers representing Epstein survivors say multiple potential UK victims with information about Prince Andrew distrust speaking to British police due to a history of inaction and fear of press intrusion; Thames Valley Police are reviewing a claim related to an encounter at Royal Lodge as part of an ongoing inquiry, while Andrew denies any wrongdoing and police emphasize they will treat victim-survivors with care and continue outreach.
The death toll from a months-long U.S. campaign of strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific has risen to at least 199, including 22 people who survived initial attacks only to die or go missing after subsequent strikes; the program began last September and has spurred debate over legality and humanitarian impact, with a Pentagon review of targeting procedures and ongoing scrutiny of the so-called follow-on strikes, while only a few survivors have been rescued and families have filed lawsuits over killings.
The death toll from a months-long U.S. campaign against suspected drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific has risen to at least 199, with at least 22 survivors from initial strikes later killed or lost at sea; only a few have been rescued, drawing scrutiny over search efforts and potential violations of armed-conflict laws.
Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to infection that kills about 350,000 Americans each year and accounts for a large share of deaths worldwide, yet its symptoms are often vague and begin with common infections like those in the lungs or urinary tract. Early recognition and prompt treatment with antibiotics and IV fluids dramatically improve survival, though risk is highest for older adults, people with weakened immune systems, and those with chronic illness. Even after recovery, sepsis can leave lasting physical and mental health effects, underscoring the need for awareness and swift medical evaluation when someone doesn’t look or feel right.