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Teen Hospitalized After Violent Attack by Armed Group at West Cross Shopping Centre; Police Seek Witnesses

Oldbury, UK – A violent incident unfolded Thursday evening at the West Cross Shopping Centre where a 17-year-old boy was assaulted by a group of armed men. According to authorities, the attack occurred shortly after 8:00 PM at a retail store located on Oldbury Road. The assailants, reportedly wielding weapons, attacked the teenager, inflicting multiple injuries to his head and body before fleeing the scene. The severity of the incident prompted an immediate response from …

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Blue Cross Halts $2.5B Sale to Elevance for the Second Time Amid Regulatory Concerns

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana – Blue Cross Blue Shield’s proposed $2.5 billion sale to Elevance Health has hit another roadblock, halting the deal less than 12 hours before regulatory hearings were scheduled to take place. This is the second setback for the sale, with Blue Cross citing regulatory and stakeholder concerns for the pause. The potential sale, which would have been the largest healthcare deal in the state’s history, has stirred controversy and faced opposition from …

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Deadly Strikes on Gaza Tent Camps Intensify Humanitarian Crisis, Dozens Killed and Injured Near Red Cross Facility

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — In the latest escalation of violence, Israeli forces shelled tent camps in the Gaza Strip, tragically claiming the lives of at least 25 individuals and injuring 50 more on Friday. These camps housed displaced Palestinians near Gaza’s southern city of Rafah. This incident marks another surge in the longtime conflict between Israel and Hamas, sparking international condemnation and highlighting the severe humanitarian crises facing the enclave. The shelling targeted makeshift …

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Tornadoes Decimate Northern Minnesota, Red Cross Steps in for Recovery

AITKIN COUNTY, Minnesota – On Wednesday, multiple tornadoes swept through northern Minnesota, causing heavy damage in Aitkin County. The National Weather Service confirmed the touchdown of these tornadoes, leading to destruction on Cedar Lake and Hammal Lake. Images and videos submitted to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS showcased the aftermath of the tornadoes, with lake homes destroyed on Hammal Lake and some even blown into the water. Chopper 5 captured the extent of the damage along Rabbit …

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