Paralyzed Teen Makayla Noble Goes To First Cheer Practice Since Accident

Noble, 17, also showed off her continued progress in strength and body control during a training session at the Adaptive Training Foundation (ATF)—a non-profit organization in Carrollton, Texas—the teen’s mother said in a post to the Facebook group Makayla’s Fight, which currently has more than 61,000 members. The ATF was set up by David Vobora, a former NFL linebacker, after meeting retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills, a quadruple amputee....

January 23, 2023 · 2 min · 370 words · Agnes Nickerson

Paranoid Schizophrenia Signs Symptoms And More

For people with schizophrenia, the experience of paranoia can be persistent, extremely unpleasant, and even dangerous. Up until 2013, schizophrenia was categorized into different subtypes, with paranoid schizophrenia being one of them. It is no longer considered a definitive subtype of the disorder, so the term paranoid schizophrenia is not officially correct. However, paranoia is a common symptom of schizophrenia, so one could be described as having schizophrenia with paranoia....

January 23, 2023 · 5 min · 1029 words · Amelia Ruic

Parent Backed For Calling Son A Nerd Saying He Wasn T Superior To Sister

In a post going viral on Reddit’s infamous r/AmITheA**hole forum, a parent under the username u/Key_Bar_9915 shared their story in order to receive comments from the “AITA” community to determine if they were in the wrong. “I have two kids, Jake and Jamie. Jake is 16m and big into ’the media I like is my entire personality and I’m better than you because I like those things’ and has grown up to be very judgmental, cold, and mean,” the Redditor began, “Jamie is 14f and is a very bubbly, friendly girl....

January 23, 2023 · 4 min · 710 words · Agnes Ward

Parents Asking For Resignation Of Superintendent Following School S Marking Of Unvaccinated Students At Prom

Parents of some students in New Hampshire’s School Administrative Unit 16 (SAU 16) are asking to replace Superintendent Dr. David Ryan and some school board members for multiple reasons. They include keeping the district’s schools closed after other schools around the state re-opened (related to COVID-19), not giving choice to parents on face masks for their children, the use of mental health assessments without parental knowledge or consent, and “the branding and tracking of students at prom....

January 23, 2023 · 5 min · 887 words · Desiree Ruffin

Parents Of Late Disney Star Cameron Boyce Are On A Mission To End Epilepsy

The 20-year-old who starred in Disney Channel shows such as, Descendants and Jessie, died in his sleep from an epileptic seizure known as SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy). It’s called this because it tends to happen in a person who was otherwise considered healthy, as was the case for Boyce, who according to his dad Victor, “never let his epilepsy affect his life,” especially his singing and acting career as he prepared for his ascent in Hollywood....

January 23, 2023 · 4 min · 812 words · Edward Thomas

Parents Of Sick Child Reject Blood From Covid Vaccinated Donors

The child is due to receive the blood transfusion as part of a delicate heart surgery in Italy. Amid the search for a suitable donor, the child’s anti-vaccination parents are trying to ensure that the blood only comes from someone who has not been vaccinated. However, staff at the Sant’Orsola clinic in Bologna say the procedure must be allowed to go ahead regardless of the vaccination status of the donor since blood transfusions must follow very precise rules....

January 23, 2023 · 2 min · 395 words · Vanessa Edmunds

Parents On Twitter Vent About Homeschooling Now That Schools Are Closing For Who Knows How Long

The extra time at home with children has many parents speaking out online about the stresses that come with answering questions from kids—generally trying to get everything done without distractions. Coronavirus has forced teachers and students to turn to e-learning for at least the next few weeks, with some colleges even shutting down until the end of the spring semester. For most grade schools, middle schools and high schools, reopening classrooms seems to depend on when the coronavirus spread slows or ends....

January 23, 2023 · 2 min · 320 words · Jerrell Varden

Paris Hilton Subtly Supports Johnny Depp Amid Rihanna Fashion Show Backlash

On November 9, Depp teased his cameo via Instagram with the caption, “Thank you @badgalriri #SAVAGEFENTYSHOW Vol.4 Out Now @primevideo.” In response, Hilton, 41, posted a fire emoji, a comment which has since garnered more than 4,400 likes. While the clip was praised by the Simple Life alum and his fans, others condemned the collaboration following his controversial court case. Years and Years singer Olly Alexander took to Twitter to express his disappointment in the “Umbrella” artist’s brand....

January 23, 2023 · 3 min · 499 words · Marvin Broe

Parity Paving Way For Non Power Teams To Become Real Ncaa Tournament Contenders

Through Tuesday, AP top-five teams are a combined 56-17, a .767 winning percentage that is nearly 10 points worse than it was last season (85.1). DECOURCY: No safe bet to win the NCAA Tournament Yet while the nation’s preseason favorites are dealt routine blows, rising contenders from non-power conferences have slowly emerged. Tuesday’s updated NET rankings featured four top-10 teams from outside the power conferences, including No. 3 San Diego State, No....

January 23, 2023 · 4 min · 735 words · Sherri Weipert

Parler Hopes For U.S. Host As Russian Firm Provides Temporary Website

The social network—popular among conservatives and Trump supporters—was pulled offline last week in the wake of the U.S. Capitol riots, as a trio of tech firms accused Parler of failing to moderate user posts and potentially inciting violence. After roughly a week of silence, Parler showed signs of life this week when a message from its CEO John Matze was shared to the domain. Internet records suggested the website was supported by a Russia-based hosting and cyberattack protection company called DDoS-Guard, a business headquartered in the city of Rostov-on-Don....

January 23, 2023 · 3 min · 557 words · Dorothy Chapman

Pars Plana Vitrectomy Preparation Recovery And More

This article will address what a pars plana vitrectomy is, its contraindications and risks, and what to expect from this type of surgery. What Is a Pars Plana Vitrectomy? A pars plana vitrectomy can help improve vision. It is used for several eye conditions that affect the retina (the light-sensitive tissue in the back of the eye) or the vitreous (the gel-like fluid that fills the space between the lens and retina)....

January 23, 2023 · 7 min · 1484 words · Denise Amorosi

Participation Of Belarus In Ukraine War Remains Unlikely Isw

After a series of Russian retreats on the battlefield in Ukraine’s northeast and south, there is much speculation that Putin is expected to lobby Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk to do more to help Russia fight Ukraine. Belarus borders both countries, including a 700-mile border with Ukraine. So far, Belarus has provided Russia with staging points to carry out ground invasions, airfields for missile and drone strikes, house military bases, and run hospitals to treat wounded service members....

January 23, 2023 · 3 min · 436 words · Aaron Estrada

Partner Backed For Not Converting To Veganism To Please Wife Due To Health

In a now-deleted post published on Reddit’s popular r/AmITheA**hole forum, a partner under the anonymous username u/VintagePneumonia shared their story to get the opinions of the “AITA” community. The popular post has over 4,000 upvotes and 1,000 comments. The OP began their story by explaining that their wife of 12 years changed her diet and became a vegan about two years ago and the OP kept their diet the same....

January 23, 2023 · 4 min · 665 words · Carl Daniels

Partner Bashed For Anger Towards Ill Husband For Not Doing Many Chores

In a now-deleted post to Reddit’s controversial r/AmITheA**hole forum, a partner using a now-banned account named u/strugglingaita, shared their story to receive feedback from the “AITA” community. The original poster (OP) began their story by explaining how they have been dealing with mental health issues recently. They admitted that they put off getting help but finally began going to therapy. They described it as “eye-opening, stressful, frightening and enlightening.” They wrote they’ve been struggling with anxiety for years and found out they have ADHD as well as possibly being on the autism spectrum....

January 23, 2023 · 6 min · 1210 words · Marie Desjardins

Party Justices

January 23, 2023 · 0 min · 0 words · Quinn Altman

Passengers Stranded As Spirit Airlines Cancels Several Flights In Major Cities

ClickOrlando reported that lines to speak with airline representatives and reschedule flights were backed up severely, with some passengers claiming they had to wait 12 hours to speak with someone. Others claimed to have been stuck at the airport for 24 hours due to the cancellations. Treasure Roberts, a reporter with News 6, was on the scene Monday morning and observed many people sleeping in chairs or on the floor....

January 23, 2023 · 2 min · 376 words · Rhoda Rodgers

Pasting The Grade

For all its benefits, the rise of technology in the classroom has made it far easier for students to cheat–and get away with it. In the prewired days, plagiarism meant painstakingly copying paragraphs out of the encyclopedia; today, kids can simply highlight the text, copy and insert–a far more antiseptic process. The practice is rampant around the globe; last month in Australia, the University of Newcastle was criticized for covering up a scandal in which the grades of 15 students, who had copied from the Internet, were changed from failing to passing....

January 23, 2023 · 2 min · 344 words · William Knauf

Pastner Says Woodson Leaving For Fresh Start

Pastner announced Woodson’s decision Thursday. The coach says Woodson is in good academic standing but wants a fresh start. The 6-foot-10, 290-pound Woodson played in 20 games last season, missing six when suspended for cursing on the bench. He also did not travel with the Tigers to the NCAA tournament for a violation of team rules. Woodson averaged 2.5 points and 1.9 rebounds per game. The Tigers are heading to Canada for a four-game exhibition tour that starts Friday....

January 23, 2023 · 1 min · 79 words · Casey Kelter

Pastor Closes Church To Avoid Spreading Covid 19 Dies Of Virus A Week Later

Boone ran the Life Pointe Church in the small city of Hitchcock, located in Galveston County in Southeastern Texas. On August 2, Boone announced on the church’s Facebook page that he, his wife Lazetta and “a few” others had contracted the virus. He said the church would be closing “until we have cleared any and all symptoms of COVID-19,” while remarking that the church “grew” following an unspecified earlier shutdown....

January 23, 2023 · 3 min · 580 words · Terry Thome

Pastor E.W. Jackson Says Black Lives Matter Is Worse Than Covid

Jackson said on The Awakening, a radio show, the “cultural” virus in the United States may be worse than the medical one the pandemic posed. He pushed back against the criticism of law enforcement, arguing that it could motivate officers to abandon their career choice, and at a Black Lives Matter co-founders’ belief in Marxism, a philosophy often associated with communism and socialism. “COVID is a medical problem and a disease problem that is going to run its course,” Jackson said....

January 23, 2023 · 3 min · 500 words · Laurie Wade