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At least 111 people have been killed after a powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, bringing down buildings, damaging hospitals and infrastructure and triggering a desperate search for survivors trapped beneath the rubble. Colombia declared a national state of emergency as authorities confronted widespread destruction from the country’s strongest earthquake this century. The earthquake struck … Read more

When Tessa Evans was born, doctors immediately realized she was unlike any patient they had ever seen. The little girl, from Maghera in Northern Ireland, was born with Bosma arhinia microphthalmia syndrome (BAM), an exceptionally rare genetic condition that left her without a nose. Because of the condition, she could not breathe through her nose … Read more

Watching their tiny daughter struggle to breathe, Hannah Wicks and Steve McSween feared they might soon have to say goodbye. Wanting to make sure she would never feel alone, they even bought a small stuffed bunny they planned to place beside her if the worst should happen. When Hannah and Steve learned they were expecting … Read more

“I believe every person has one defining moment in life,” Katie says. “The one thing that changes who you are forever. For me, that person is Harlow.” Born on October 22, Harlow Jean Scott entered the world after a long labor that lasted 56 hours. But instead of celebrating her arrival, doctors rushed to help … Read more

Australian mortgage holders could need to brace for interest rates substantially higher than today’s 4.35 per cent cash rate, according to a leading economist who says the Reserve Bank has been “too kind” and allowed inflation to become far harder to defeat. EQ Economics managing director Warren Hogan has delivered one of the most aggressive … Read more

Kyle Sandilands has launched a deeply personal attack on Sunrise host Natalie Barr, days after their tense television interview left the controversial broadcaster furious over questions about his treatment of women and his long history of offensive on-air remarks. Sandilands revisited the encounter during the latest edition of his newly launched subscription program, Kyle Sandilands Live, … Read more

Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers have been accused of declaring a “war on property” as Australia’s housing downturn deepens and controversial tax changes reshape the financial calculations facing property investors. Veteran Queensland columnist Des Houghton has launched a blistering attack on the Albanese government, arguing Labor’s economic agenda has damaged investment, weakened the housing market … Read more

When Esther Lyle entered the world, doctors knew her journey would be unlike any other. Born in Florida with swelling on her brain, Cerebral Palsy, paralysis from the waist down, and severe hearing and vision impairments, Esther faced extraordinary medical challenges from her very first breath. She relied on a tracheostomy, a feeding tube, and … Read more

What began as every parent’s worst nightmare has become an unimaginable journey for one Kentucky family as they prepare to cherish every remaining moment with their 4-year-old son. Rowan Beasley was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma, a rare and aggressive childhood cancer, on Nov. 7, after his parents noticed he suddenly struggled to stand and walk. … Read more

A three-month-old Liberian baby boy has lost his left hand—an amputation that reportedly followed a serious medical incident rather than a congenital condition. An injection administered at James Davis Hospital in Monrovia is said to have severely affected the infant’s tiny limb. His mother, alarmed by the swelling and discoloration, repeatedly alerted medical staff. She … Read more