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Man accused of slashing BART rider’s throat ‘needs help,’ half-brother says

Nov 4, 2024 | modbee.com | Rachel Swan |Megan Cassidy |David Hernandez

A man arrested in connection with an unprovoked stabbing on a moving BART train had long been estranged from his family as he cycled in and out of jail for committing crimes, and he clearly needed help, his half-brother told the Chronicle on Monday. "It was a desperate move," Sylvester Portades said of the stunning act of violence, which occurred about 8:10 a.m. Saturday on a train rolling into the 24th Mission Street Station in San Francisco.
Man accused of slashing BART rider’s throat ‘needs help,’ half-brother says

Nov 4, 2024 | fresnobee.com | Rachel Swan |Megan Cassidy |David Hernandez

A man arrested in connection with an unprovoked stabbing on a moving BART train had long been estranged from his family as he cycled in and out of jail for committing crimes, and he clearly needed help, his half-brother told the Chronicle on Monday. "It was a desperate move," Sylvester Portades said of the stunning act of violence, which occurred about 8:10 a.m. Saturday on a train rolling into the 24th Mission Street Station in San Francisco.
Sir Terry Wogan's wife Lady Helen Wogan has died

Sep 6, 2024 | her.ie | Gillian Fitzpatrick |Niamh Maher |Megan Cassidy |Harry Warner

Lady Helen Wogan, the widow of Sir Terry Wogan, has died. The couple’s son, Mark, announced the news on Thursday as he paid tribute to his mother on social media. Sharing a black and white image of his parents, he captioned the post: “Lady Helen Wogan – 1936-2024.”He went on to describe his mum as a “proper lady” who had “love and kindness at her core.”Lady Helen was married to TV legend Sir Terry for more than five decades, up to his death in January 2016 following a battle with cancer.
This clever Christmas hack will help save you money

Nov 21, 2023 | her.ie | Anna Martin |Kat O'Connor |Megan Cassidy |Clara Kelly

A woman has revealed quite the genius Christmas decoration hack that we’re definitely trying. We all know just how expensive Christmas can be, and we’re all doing our best to try to cut corners. Our present budget isn’t as extensive and we’re opting for festive nights in rather than nights out. But what else can we do to help save a few bob? Well, one woman has revealed a clever hack that your future self will be incredibly grateful for.