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Mute Man, 61, Missing From Easton Assisted Living Facility Heading West: Police
A 61-year-old man who cannot speak is missing after walking away from an Easton assisted living facility, police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Dale Riggleman, a resident of The Gardens at Easton, was last seen wearing an orange t-shirt and gray sweatpants, according to the Easton Police Department. Riggleman, described as a 6'2", 203-pound White man, was discovered missing around 8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30, authorities said.
Police noted that Riggleman has a medical condition that prevents him from speaking, though he can communicate through writing. His direction of travel was initially un…
Covid-19: XEC Now Leading Variant in US - Here Are Symptoms
The XEC COVID-19 variant, first identified in Europe, now accounts for 45 percent of cases in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
As infections tick upward, public health experts are urging vigilance.
The strain, a mix of earlier Omicron subvariants, exhibits symptoms similar to Omicron and its predecessors. These include:
Congestion,
Runny nose,
Cough,
Shortness of breath,
Fever or chills,
Fatigue.
Notably, loss of taste and smell — once hallmark signs of COVID-19 — has become increasingly rare.
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'Bald Ballerina' Maggie Kudirka Dies After Inspirational Cancer Battle, 33
The world lost an extraordinary spirit on Friday, Dec. 27, with the passing of Maggie Kudirka, lovingly known as the "Bald Ballerina. "Maggie, 33, succumbed to metastatic breast cancer at her home, surrounded by family, loved ones shared on Instagram.
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The Joffrey Ballet School, where Maggie trained, mourned her loss, calling her a “beautiful warrior.” “Maggie’s passion and grace will forever inspire us,” they wrote, reflecting on her profound impact on the dance and c…