Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page Yvonne Abraham Globe Columnist January 26, 2019 Hallelujah, the shutdown is (possibly temporarily) over! It’s time to end the suffering. I’m talking, of course, about the pain inflicted upon the Trump Administration during these past five weeks -- cruel and hurtful accusations that the president and his advisers are clueless when it comes to the struggles of ordinary folk, and all those hit hardest by the impasse over a border wall. Why, some have even compared the president and his advisers to Marie Antoinette. For shame! Nothing could be further from the truth, despite numerous indications that it’s the truth. Advertisement Sure, some of the bigs in the White House seem to have modeled themselves after Montgomery Burns. A few of them even look like him. But that’s just a coincidence. Don’t let their vast fortunes, their private … [Read more...] about The shutdown proved he’s the man of the people
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Tragic discovery for family of man who died in his Hartlepool home on Christmas Day
A man was tragically found dead in his home on Christmas Day after taking drugs, an inquest heard. Paul Edward Costello, 43, was discovered by members of his family who had become concerned when he did not go to his mother’s house.His mother Elizabeth Costello, 65, told the inquest at Hartlepool Civic Centre that he had seemed fine the previous day.The hearing was told he had a past history of drug use and had also suffered from mental health problems.About four weeks before his death, Mr Costello had been admitted to hospital after having fits, believed to have been caused by an overdose of diazepam tablets.In a statement by Mrs Costello, which was read at the inquest, she said: “Paul was very normal to me on Christmas Eve.“He came to my house about 10.30am and stayed all day.” She added: “Paul started taking fits. He went into hospital in November and I don’t think he felt the same when he came out.“He was taking drugs for a lot of … [Read more...] about Tragic discovery for family of man who died in his Hartlepool home on Christmas Day
Man says emotional support alligator helps his depression
Updated 12:11 pm CST, Saturday, January 26, 2019 Joie Henney, 65, hugs his emotional support alligator named Wally inside their home in York Haven, Pa. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. Henney said he received approval from his doctor to use Wally as his emotional support animal after not wanting to go on medication for depression. (Heather Khalifa/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP) less Joie Henney, 65, hugs his emotional support alligator named Wally inside their home in York Haven, Pa. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. Henney said he received approval from his doctor to use Wally as his emotional ... more Photo: Heather Khalifa, AP Photo: Heather Khalifa, AP Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Image 1 of 5 Joie Henney, 65, hugs his emotional support alligator named Wally inside their home in … [Read more...] about Man says emotional support alligator helps his depression
Kentucky man celebrates 10 years surviving brain cancer
Updated 9:44 am PST, Saturday, January 26, 2019 In this Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019 photo, Todd Self, who said that faith played a big part in his battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer, poses inside the sanctuary at First Free Will Baptist Church in Owensboro, Ky. Self has been cancer free for 10 years. (Alan Warren/The Messenger-Inquirer via AP) less In this Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019 photo, Todd Self, who said that faith played a big part in his battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer, poses inside the sanctuary at First Free Will Baptist Church in ... more Photo: Alan Warren, AP Photo: Alan Warren, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 In this Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019 photo, Todd Self, who said that faith played a big part in his battle with an aggressive form … [Read more...] about Kentucky man celebrates 10 years surviving brain cancer
Man found dead at San Leandro BART station
By Sarah Ravani Published 9:53 am PST, Saturday, January 26, 2019 A man was found dead inside a BART station bathroom early Saturday in San Leandro, officials said. A man was found dead inside a BART station bathroom early Saturday in San Leandro, officials said. Photo: Brant Ward / The Chronicle 2014 Buy photo Photo: Brant Ward / The Chronicle 2014 Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 A man was found dead inside a BART station bathroom early Saturday in San Leandro, officials said. A man was found dead inside a BART station bathroom early Saturday in San Leandro, officials said. Photo: Brant Ward / The Chronicle 2014 Buy photo Man found dead at San Leandro BART station 1 / 1 Back to … [Read more...] about Man found dead at San Leandro BART station