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A man who cooked and ate a poisonous pufferfish that was gifted to him fell into a coma and died 35 days later, according to reports.

By Jonathan Stempel 

  (Reuters) - A Virginia doctor who prescribed more than 500,000 opioid doses in less than two years had his conviction and 40-year prison sentence thrown out by a federal appeals court on Friday, because the jury instructions misstated the law. 

  The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia also ordered a new trial for Joel Smithers, 41, who has been serving his sentence in an Atlanta prison. 

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Experts argue that the strange properties of plasmas make them appear to behave like living organisms. - MasPix / Alamy Stock Photo

In the 1940s, Allied pilots during the Second World War reported being hounded by fast-moving blobs, which they dubbed “foo fighters”. 

The 2024 presidential race is barely underway and the last debate may have already happened.

Former President Trump said the stock market is doing well because investors are confident he’ll be elected again in 2024. 

The model gave business advice in her underwear on Wednesday in a video posted to Instagram

Larry David just couldn't "Curb" himself.

The "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star and creator crashed the "Today" show's conversation with Elmo — who went viral this past week — and his dad, Louie, on Thursday. As Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Craig Melvin tossed it over to Al Roker, David went behind the couch, where the "Sesame Street" characters were conducting the interview, and started squeezing Elmo's face.

The hosts and Louie are... Читать дальше...

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Bradley Thomas's wife Isabelle died by suicide at a Los Angeles hotel this week, authorities said

Key takeaways

• Home improvement loans can either be secured or unsecured.
• Interest rate are based largely on property value and your personal finances.
• Avoid borrowing more than you need by setting a project budget.
• Calculate monthly payments and interest to ensure you borrow responsibly and not risk your home.

Home improvement loans are funded by online lenders, banks, credit unions and other financial institutions. Like other types of loans, the amount you can borrow will depend on the lender... Читать дальше...

Key takeaways
Debt consolidation can make repayment easier by consolidating multiple accounts into a single one.
Consolidating debt can save you money on interest and help you get out of debt faster, depending on your situation.
Unsecured debt, such as credit cards, student loans, medical bills and high-interest loans can all be consolidated.

The Brooklyn native was a fixture at her son's shows, and would often dance onstage with him