UK LEADER STARMER BATTLES TO KEEP JOB AS MANDELSON-EPSTEIN REVELATIONS TRIGGER CRISIS. (PHOTO).

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 UK leader Starmer battles to keep job as Mandelson-Epstein revelations trigger crisis    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was fighting for political survival on Monday as his authority within the Labour Party sharply eroded less than two years into his term. Under mounting pressure from party lawmakers, Starmer was scrambling to head off a potential revolt that could cost him the leadership after a damaging scandal involving his appointment of Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to Washington. The crisis deepened over the weekend when Starmer lost his chief of staff, and it intensified further on Monday with the resignation of his director of communications, Tim Allan, who said he was stepping aside to allow a new team to be formed. Starmer was scheduled to address Labour lawmakers behind closed doors in a bid to stabilize his leadership and regain trust. At the center of the turmoil is Starmer’s 2024 decision to appoint Mandelson to one of Britain’s most senior d...

FOUR KILLED, THREE UNDERGO LIVER TRANSPLANTS AFTER CONSUMING DEATH CAP MUSHROOMS IN CALIFORNIA . (PHOTO).



 Four killed, three undergo liver transplants after consuming death cap mushrooms in California 

   Four people have died, and three others have required liver transplants after consuming death cap mushrooms in California, health officials reported. The highly toxic fungi, which have flourished this year following a rainy winter, are easily mistaken for edible varieties, prompting the California Department of Public Health to warn residents against foraging altogether.

Since November 18, more than three dozen cases of death cap poisoning have been documented, including the four fatalities and three transplants. Victims have ranged in age from 19 months to 67 years old, and many experienced rapid-onset liver injury, liver failure, and required intensive care. The death cap contains amatoxins, potent compounds responsible for 90% of fatal mushroom poisonings worldwide. Experts say the mushrooms are appearing in city parks, forests, and often near oak trees. Warm fall temperatures combined with early rains are fueling an unusual “super bloom” of the toxic fungi, leading to far more poisonings than the typical two to five cases per year.

Even small amounts of the mushroom can be deadly, and cooking, drying, or eating it raw does not reduce its toxicity. Symptoms can appear within 24 hours, including vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and stomach cramps, and may temporarily subside before severe liver damage develops over two to three days. Many of the victims this season were Spanish, Mixteco, and Mandarin Chinese speakers, leading the state to expand warnings in multiple languages. Children and pets are particularly at risk, and officials urge people to only consume mushrooms from trusted stores or sellers.

Those who suspect they have ingested a poisonous mushroom are urged to seek medical attention immediately. U.S. Poison Centers have reported a 40% increase in mushroom-related exposures across all varieties this season. For emergencies or questions, people can contact Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 or visit PoisonHelp.org.


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