A 6-year-old Virginia boy who shot his first-grade teacher will not face charges, the local prosecutor said. Plus, people who have taken Ozempic for weight loss discuss its effect on their mental health, and psychologists share tips on how to cope with a friendship coming to an end. |
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The city prosecutor in Newport News, Virginia, said yesterday that he would not seek charges against the 6-year-old boy who shot his elementary school teacher in January. Attorney Howard Gwynn told NBC News that the "prospect that a 6-year-old can stand trial is problematic." Gwynn said he hasn't decided if any adults will be held criminally liable for the shooting at Richneck Elementary School that left teacher Abigail Zwerner, 25, with bullet wounds in her hand and chest. An attorney for the first-grade teacher said the boy shot Zwerner with a 9mm handgun after returning from a one-day suspension for breaking her cell phone. |
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Early in the Oscar-nominated movie "The Banshees of Inisherin," a character played by Brendan Gleeson hits his long-time drinking buddy with a brutal truth about why he no longer wants to be friends: "I just don't like you no more." While real-life friendships often don't end so bluntly, dealing with the fallout can be painful. We spoke to psychologists about why friendships end — in some cases, friends move, start a family, or just gradually stop talking to each other — some signs that a friendship is about to come to a halt, and how to cope with the frustration and sadness. |
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It's been well documented what the Type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic can do to people physically as far as weight loss, but what about mentally? We spoke with four people who have used the medication (or similar drugs) about the way it changed how they felt about food. The pros include reduced cravings and more focus on eating right, but some saw their appetite rushing back after going off the medication. Read about their experiences here. |
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Dating back to the mid-1800s, women have played critical roles in U.S. military history. As part of Women's History Month, we have 9 female military trailblazers who made their mark going all the way back to the 19th century. Whether it's Loretta Walsh being the first woman to enlist in the U.S. Navy in 1917, Ann Dunwoody becoming the first female four-star general in 2008, or Cathay Williams enlisting in the U.S. Army as a man in 1866 to become the first Black woman in the armed services, their stories are ones to cherish and pass on to the next generation. See them all here. |
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We all know that too much sugar can cause health problems, but now even a sugar substitute found in many low-calorie foods may be worth avoiding. A recent study in Nature Medicine found that consuming large amounts of a sugar substitute called erythritol could increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke due to blood clots. The study doesn't conclusively prove a causal link between erythritol and cardiac issues but "it definitely raises a level of concern," a professor at Purdue University told us. Here's more on erythritol and what to know before eating or drinking products that contain it. |
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While celebrating the Hindu holiday of Holi yesterday, chef Palak Patel shared the perfect snacks — two Indian street-food delicacies to satisfy your cravings. Her gujiyas (above) are deep-fried pastries with vegan ricotta filling made with almond and coconut flour. Also, Palak's samosas and chutneys can be filled with potatoes, lentils or meat to go with a tamarind-date chutney and a cilantro-mint chutney inside fried dough. Get the recipes. |
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A little pick-me-up before you go. |
A Louisiana man who paid it forward not only made a fellow man's day at the grocery store, he made himself a lasting friend. Kevin Jones (above, right) was in line behind Jason Boudreaux (left) when he saw Boudreaux's card get declined as he went to pay for $30 of groceries. Jones stepped in and handled the bill. "Not having the right amount of funds to pay for groceries, I know that feeling," Jones told Today.com. Boudreaux forgot to ask for Jones' name amid his act of kindness, but the former detective eventually tracked him down. He has since invited Jones and his family over to his parents' home for their weekly "Family Day" cookout. "He's honestly one of the most sincere souls I've met — and I've met many," Boudreaux told us. See the photos of their families together here. |
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