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Meerut hospital staff flees after patient dies, owner detained
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Meerut hospital staff flees after patient dies, owner detained

A 22-year-old man died at a Meerut private hospital seven days after surgery, with family alleging negligence and restricted access. Relatives protested, leading to the hospital owner's detention by police who are investigating the incident and the doctor's c…

The News Flicker·May 3, 2026

COVID-19 pandemic's long shadow creeps into race for Ohio governor
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COVID-19 pandemic's long shadow creeps into race for Ohio governor

Democrat Amy Acton is running unopposed in her party’s primary for Ohio governor, but she'll face some steep challenges in the November general election. The physician's most formidable obstacle may be the COVID-19 pandemic. Acton was Ohio’s public health dir…

The News Flicker·May 2, 2026

FACT FOCUS: RFK Jr. claims US leads in controlling measles spread
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FACT FOCUS: RFK Jr. claims US leads in controlling measles spread

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has claimed at his first congressional hearing in months that, under his leadership, the U.S. has limited the spread of measles better than any other country in the world. Measles is spreading around the world and some c…

The News Flicker·April 17, 2026

Major pileup in Colorado sends 8 to hospital
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Major pileup in Colorado sends 8 to hospital

Officials say crashes involving about 70 vehicles have bottlenecked a section of a snowy Colorado highway and sent eight people to the hospital. The Colorado State Patrol says the massive pileup Tuesday prompted officials to close the eastbound side of Inters…

The News Flicker·April 15, 2026

RFK Jr. is launching his own health podcast
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RFK Jr. is launching his own health podcast

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is launching a new podcast called “The Secretary Kennedy Podcast.” It aims to bring “radical transparency in government.” The show will feature conversations with doctors, scientists, and agency staff. In a teaser video,…

The News Flicker·April 8, 2026

Rapper Offset shot and is stable, spokesperson says
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Rapper Offset shot and is stable, spokesperson says

The rapper Offset has been shot and is in stable condition. A spokesperson for the Migos rapper has confirmed the shooting and says he is being treated at a hospital. His exact condition is unknown. The Seminole Police Department says a person sustained injur…

The News Flicker·April 7, 2026

IPO pipeline strengthens; 38 cos file draft papers in March
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IPO pipeline strengthens; 38 cos file draft papers in March

As many as 38 companies, including SBI Funds Management and Manipal Health Enterprises, filed preliminary IPO papers with Sebi in March 2026, signalling improving issuer sentiment even as regulatory timelines contributed to the surge.

The News Flicker·April 5, 2026