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Uproar over Pope Francis's surprise action: Vatican refuses to show pictures: Pope Francis causes a sensation with a surprise appearance. There is much ...
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Key Facts: Jackie Robinson Day: A Beacon of Equality
13h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theglobeandmail.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theglobeandmail.com
- Jackie Robinson Day commemorates the breaking of baseball's color barrier amid the Trump administration's opposition to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred emphasized that Robinson's legacy transcends current societal debates and remains integral to American history.
- Despite political shifts and attempts to diminish Robinson's legacy, he endures as a crucial symbol in the civil rights movement.
- The celebrations honoring Robinson, including all players wearing number 42, reinforce the lasting significance of his contributions to sports and society.
"Jackie Robinson would be stunned how the party of Lincoln and the emancipation of the enslaved has become the party of Jim Crow."— Thomas Whelan, a Boston University social-science professor, on the political changes in the Republican Party.
Harvey Weinstein's New York Retrial Begins Jury Selection: Jury selection began for Harvey Weinstein’s retrial on Tuesday morning in New York City.
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This footage shows Israeli soldiers playing with tables, chairs, and a wheelchair which they later destroyed, in a facility in Jenin Camp, occupied West Bank.
HK action star Sammo Hung, 73, seen grocery shopping alone in a wheelchair
Read more: Asean-China media and think tank forum a strategic platform to strengthen regional cooperation
Wheelchair fencing is becoming more popular. Boston hopes it catches on.: Boston Fencing Club hosted two Paralympians to raise awareness about the growing sport.
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Disabled man kicked off EasyJet flight — because he couldn't walk to toilet: 'I'm not a person anymore'
nypost.com/2025/04/08/lifestyle/disabled-man-booted-from-easyjet-flight-because-he-couldnt-walk-to-bathroom/
This famous architect’s iconic furniture line is getting its first update in decades
cnn.com/2025/04/07/style/architect-ludwig-mies-van-der-rohe-barcelona-chair/
Pope Francis made his first public appearance on April 6, two weeks after being discharged from hospital.
The 88-year-old ... Show more
Tear up the court with Drag x Drive, a 3v3 PvP sports game for the Nintendo Switch 2 where players control their wheelchairs with the Joy-Con 2's mouse ... Show more
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Watch: Francesca Jones collapses in scary Bogota scene, leaves court in wheelchair
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Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocks wheelchair-bound Greg Abbott as ‘Gov. Hot Wheels’
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Key Facts: Controversy Surrounds Rep. Crockett's 'Governor Hot Wheels' Remark
Mar 26 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wapo.st
- Rep. Jasmine Crockett from Texas faced backlash for calling Governor Greg Abbott 'Governor Hot Wheels' in reference to his wheelchair use.
- Her comment was condemned by the National Republican Congressional Committee and other Republicans as out of line.
- Crockett defended her remark, stating it was intended to critique Abbott's policies, not his disability.
- The fallout has led to calls for censure and highlighted divisions within the Democratic Party and between political factions.
👩⚕️👨💼 Have you ever had choleric and self-absorbed bosses and wondered: Why does someone like that end up in a leadership position? 👑 In fact ... Show more
Pope Francis has left Rome’s Gemelli hospital following a five-week stay to be treated for pneumonia, making his first public appearance since 14 February by ... Show more
Key Facts: Pope's Health Crisis: Doctors Considered Letting Him Go
Mar 25 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: usatoday.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: usatoday.com
- Pope Francis experienced a severe health decline during his hospitalization, leading doctors to contemplate ceasing treatment to allow for a peaceful passing.
- On February 28, his situation worsened, causing significant concern among his medical team and those close to him.
- Despite facing numerous health challenges, Francis demonstrated determination, interacting with hospital staff and patients, and ultimately opting to continue treatment.
- He was discharged with a positive prognosis and instructed to rest for the next two months, expressing gratitude to the medical staff during his departure.
My disabled mother was left stranded at Hamburg airport: How could airport and airline staff miss an elderly woman with hearing problems in a wheelchair ...
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Dem Rep. Jasmine Crockett insults Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for using wheelchair in latest nasty gaffe
nypost.com/2025/03/25/us-news/dem-rep-jasmine-crockett-insults-texas-gov-greg-abbott-for-using-wheelchair-in-latest-nasty-gaffe/
On 12 March 1990, hundreds of wheelchair users crawled up the 78 steps of the US Capitol in Washington.
It was an historic act of protest that would change ... Show more
BBC World Service - Witness History, The Capitol Crawl
BBC World Service - Witness History, The Capitol Crawl
Magazine publishes entire US attack plan shared in group: The Atlantic magazine has published what it said was the entire text of a chat group mistakenly shared ...
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Labour's Welfare Cuts Are An Attack On Disabled Women Like Me: As a disabled woman, the Labour's welfare cuts are a direct attack on my quality of life ...
glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/pip-benefits-labour-government-disabled-women
Wheelchair-bound woman dies after falling into Lower Seletar Reservoir: A wheelchair-bound woman fell into Lower Seletar Reservoir and died on Saturday (March ...
asiaone.com/singapore/wheelchair-bound-woman-dies-after-falling-lower-seletar-reservoir
Wheelchair Motocross (WCMX) is a sport in which people in wheelchairs move around on ramps and halfpipes like skateboarders or BMX riders ... Show more
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'I couldn't hold myself up': How multiple sclerosis upended this 23-year-old's life, and how she's fighting back
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Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis during monthlong hospital stay: The Vatican said Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized since Feb. 14 ...
cbsnews.com/news/pope-francis-photo-mass-hospital/
Tracy Morgan shares health update after medical incident at New York Knicks game: Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan had to be transported by wheelchair out of the ...
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Pope Francis seen praying in first photo since his hospitalization a month ago: In the image published online by the Holy See Press Office, the pontiff was ...
npr.org/2025/03/16/nx-s1-5329813/pope-francis-first-photo-since-hospitalization
Rotorua man Lance Hohaia Houpapa was discharged from hospital after a serious car crash and sent home to recover – but he was found dead in his armchair four ... Show more
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A paraplegic man ditches his wheelchair to make a romantic proposal to his girlfriend. 💍 #Humankind
Pope Francis photo released for first time since he fell ill: The 88-year-old could be seen praying as he sat in a wheelchair. While his condition is being ...
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Key Facts: Pope Celebrates Mass from Hospital Room
Mar 19 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- The first photograph of Pope Francis in over a month shows him celebrating Mass in the hospital.
- His health is improving but remains complex due to age and other health issues.
- A group of children, many from war-torn areas, gathered outside the hospital to show their support.
- The Pope expressed gratitude for the children's prayers and highlighted the importance of love and hope in difficult times.
Pope seen in photo for first time since admitted to hospital: The Vatican released the first photograph of Pope Francis on Sunday since his hospitalisation more ...
france24.com/en/italy/20250316-pope-seen-for-first-time-since-admitted-to-hospital-in-photo-released-by-vatican
Cooper Flagg was seen in a wheelchair for examination after exiting the first half of Duke Men's Basketball's game against Georgia Tech Men's Basketball ... Show more
Cooper Flagg Injury: Duke Star Spotted in Wheelchair After Scary Ankle Injury: Duke Blue Devils star Cooper Flagg was seen in a wheelchair after a scary injury ...
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104-year-old woman dies after being hit by car in Chiayi - Focus Taiwan: A 104-year-old woman in a wheelchair was killed Friday and her caretaker was injured ...
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Pope Francis is in ‘critical condition,’ Vatican says: The 88-year-old pontiff suffered a “prolonged asthmatic crisis” and low platelets, the Vatican said ...
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Triple killer sits impassively in wheelchair and answers no comment in interview: Kyle Clifford, 26, was left paralysed from the chest down after he went on ...
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The man harassed children, neighbours, tradesmen and blocked roads with his wheelchair.
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Pope Francis is awake and sitting up amid health battle: Pope Francis woke up and was sitting in an armchair early Wednesday after another "peaceful night" at ...
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‘My mother-in-law took my husband away nightly, fearing I’d transfer my disability’
In Somalia, 11% of the population lives with disabilities ... Show more
Airlines seek to overturn Biden rules for travelers with wheelchairs: Airlines are seeking to undo Biden administration rules that required enhanced training for ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2025/02/19/airlines-wheelchair-passengers-rights-rules/
Paralympian Piers Gilliver denied hotel room over wheelchair: Gold medal winner Piers Gilliver says it is "not acceptable" he and his partner were turned away.
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‘This was his first time': Boy with cerebral palsy joins race in Kedah, with teacher pushing wheelchair
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BREAKING: Pope Francis is in critical condition after suffering a long asthmatic respiratory crisis Saturday morning, the Vatican says.
Pope Francis not yet cured, but not in danger of death, doctor says: The pope’s medical team said he able to get out of bed and sit in an armchair to do some ...
theage.com.au/world/europe/pope-francis-not-yet-cured-but-not-in-danger-of-death-doctor-says-20250222-p5le8f.html
Peggy Carlson's grandson drove across Idaho to surprise her with her own great grandma's long-lost rocking chair.
Health of the Pontiff: Pope eats breakfast in an armchair: The night was peaceful, reports the Vatican, the Pope's health is said to have improved slightly ...
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#ANALYSIS : A human exchange on a flight reminded me that it is never too late to rediscover your ability to show compassion for others, writes Virginia Trioli ... Show more
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Every Thaipusam, this Singaporean carries his 41-year-old brother 'like a kavadi'
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McConnell using wheelchair after fall at Capitol: "Senator McConnell is fine," a McConnell spokesman said.
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Key Facts: McConnell Falls After Senate Vote on Turner
Feb 06 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: foxnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: foxnews.com
- Mitch McConnell fell while exiting the Senate following a confirmation vote for Scott Turner.
- The 82-year-old senator, who has polio-related issues, was quickly assisted and appears to be fine.
- He has experienced multiple falls in recent years, including a December incident resulting in a facial cut and wrist sprain.
- Despite these events, McConnell announced he would not seek re-election as GOP leader, having served for 17 years.
Wheelchair curling is making its debut at this year’s Invictus Games, with six Ukrainian service members and veterans competing!
When Your Only Job Is to Cuddle: By cradling strangers’ infants in the neonatal unit, I regained faith in the value of small acts of tenderness.
nytimes.com/2025/02/07/style/modern-love-when-your-only-job-is-to-cuddle.html
The 33-year-old woman on a motorised wheelchair was chased by a police car in Sheffield, after allegedly stealing 'high value' items from a shop ... Show more
Pope Francis stumbles and nearly falls after walking stick handle snaps: The pope, 88, was able to catch himself, stumbling briefly as he entered the auditorium ...
nypost.com/2025/02/01/world-news/pope-francis-stumbles-and-nearly-falls-after-walking-stick-handle-snaps/
“Freedom is the most beautiful thing in the world”.
Palestinian Saber Abu Siris was released from Israeli prison on Saturday in a wheelchair ... Show more
Only 3% of new housing approved in London is accessible, study finds: Shocking shortage of suitable homes for disabled and elderly, with less than 1% designed ...
theguardian.com/society/2025/feb/01/only-3-of-new-housing-approved-in-london-is-accessible-study-finds
Men’s wheelchair singles: Hewett takes second AO title: Alife Hewett continues his successful fortnight at AO 2025, the Brit winning the men’s wheelchair singles ...
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Anna Kournikova seen in wheelchair in rare public appearance: Former tennis star Anna Kournikova appears to be recovering from a leg injury after she was seen ...
nypost.com/2025/01/29/sports/anna-kournikova-seen-in-wheelchair-in-rare-public-appearance/
Pope Francis injures arm after falling at the Vatican: Pope Francis has fallen over and injured his right arm but did not suffer any broken bones ...
cnn.com/2025/01/16/europe/pope-francis-injures-arm-fall-intl/
Key Facts: Pope Francis Injured Following Recent Fall
Jan 16 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
- Pope Francis has sustained an arm injury from a fall, according to the Vatican, following a prior incident that resulted in a bruise on his chin.
- No fracture was reported, but a sling was applied for precaution, raising concerns about the health of the 87-year-old pontiff.
- The Pope faces ongoing health issues, including chronic knee problems and bronchitis, necessitating the use of mobility aids.
- Despite these challenges, Francis continues to fulfill his commitments and maintain his schedule.
Who are all the champions from AO 2025?: The Australian Open is over for another year, but a record 19 trophies have been awarded. Who won them?
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This kid came top of the class after his teacher’s aide built a Maori canoe around his wheelchair. 💕
Dutch player Sam Schroder wins 4th straight Australian Open quad wheelchair title
apnews.com/article/australian-open-wheelchair-titles-7a47468b3c237aba1801393581c4a8d4
People with disabilities at higher risk in California wildfires: They can be left behind in such disasters, experts told ABC News.
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