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Two cybersecurity professionals arrested in 2019 for doing their authorized job testing courthouse security just settled their lawsuit for $600,000. Their case became a rallying cry for security professionals nationwide and ends with vindication.
A 14-year-old basketball player collapsed from cardiac arrest during a game in New Jersey, but a quick-thinking school nurse and coach brought him back to life. Their rapid CPR and AED response proves why every school needs accessible emergency equipment and trained staff.
A 24-year-old woman collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest at home, but her alert dog and CPR-trained mother saved her life. She's now sharing her story to encourage CPR training and cardiac screening.
Nigerian police have arrested two men who allegedly scouted targets and supplied food to kidnappers, using motorcycles to gather intelligence. The breakthrough comes after heightened violence in Ondo State, bringing hope that the entire criminal network will be dismantled.
When Cindy Zimmerman spotted a slumped figure in a car on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, her 35 years of nursing instinct kicked in instantly. Her quick CPR on a woman in cardiac arrest, combined with help from two turnpike workers, turned a roadside emergency into a life-saving rescue.
Four decades after a wrongful murder conviction, Lindy Chamberlain is transforming Australia's jury system to prevent future injustices. Her proposed expert panel could help jurors understand complex evidence and protect innocent people.
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A month after Daily Maverick exposed a personal trainer's secret past, police arrested the internationally wanted drug trafficker hiding in plain sight at a Cape Town gym. The investigation shows how dedicated journalism protects communities.
A cardiac arrest survivor in Portland is sharing her story to inspire others to learn CPR. Her message comes ahead of Saturday's Heart and Stroke Walk, where advocates will highlight how bystander CPR saves thousands of lives each year.
Yale researchers discovered that racial disparities in cardiac arrest survival aren't explained by differences in do-not-resuscitate orders, pointing medicine toward finding real solutions. The findings rule out one suspected cause and refocus efforts on uncovering what actually drives survival gaps.
A federal judge ruled that criminal charges against a Maryland man wrongly deported to El Salvador were "an abuse of prosecuting power," ending a yearlong ordeal. Kilmar Abrego Garcia can finally return home to his wife after being mistakenly sent to a Salvadoran mega-prison despite having legal protected status.
After a dialysis emergency led to cardiac arrest and months on a ventilator, Dominique worked with her care team at Kindred Hospital Ocala to breathe on her own again and return home to her son. Her recovery shows what's possible with specialized long-term care.
A 14-year-old basketball player's life was saved when he went into cardiac arrest during a school game, thanks to quick action by a nurse and coach. Their heroic response turned a terrifying moment into a story of hope.
A man driving to meet his grandson suddenly went into cardiac arrest and lost consciousness, but an ICU nurse happened to witness his truck rolling through yards and jumped into action. Her quick CPR in the pouring rain kept him alive until paramedics arrived.
Evie H. went from a headache to cardiac arrest in less than a week, but against all odds, the 14-year-old survived one of the world's deadliest diseases. Her remarkable recovery proves that when faith, medicine, and perfect timing align, miracles can happen.
A Pittsburgh nurse stopped for flowers after his night shift and happened to be there when a 74-year-old shopper collapsed. His quick CPR made Gary Gaal one of only 10% who survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Nigerian authorities captured a fugitive wildlife trafficking leader tied to one of West Africa's largest pangolin busts. The arrest caps a four-year partnership that's seized 25 tons of scales and led to 42 arrests.
Christian Eriksen and other elite athletes are proving that life-threatening heart conditions don't have to end professional careers. Thanks to implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), players can safely return to competition after cardiac arrest.
A federal judge gave the Trump administration two weeks to bring back a college student who was wrongfully deported despite a court order protecting her. The ruling offers a chance to correct what the judge called a clear mistake.
A federal judge ruled that 5,600 refugees in Minnesota cannot be arrested while waiting for their green cards, protecting families who came to America legally seeking safety. The decision preserves the promise that refugees can build new lives without fear.
Swift police action in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria rescued three abducted children within hours and arrested two suspected traffickers. The children were reunited with their families unharmed after a concerned citizen's tip led to a coordinated rescue operation.
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