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Tacita Dean on David Warner: ‘Hummingbirds were his angels – he had an altar to them in his flat’

The artist remembers filming the actor, who died this week, in a work bringing together three great stage Hamlets – a valedictory performance that moved his son to tears

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2022

RNLI warning as lifeguards save four people in two incidents on the Causeway Coast

Two teenage girls were rescued after being pulled out to sea and a man and his son were also pulled to safety

Belfast Live · Jul 26, 2022

Some people with epilepsy find relief with CBD — but the market is murky

The federal government has legalized cannabidiol (CBD). The FDA also has approved one cannabis-derived prescription drug, Epidiolex, for three rare seizure conditions.

Inverse · Jul 26, 2022

8-year-old boy paralyzed after Highland Park shooting making ‘hopeful progress’ after sudden downturn

CHICAGO — While 8-year-old Cooper Roberts continues to be in critical condition in a Chicago hospital, he is making “some hopeful progress,” the family said in a statement.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 18, 2022

Cooper Roberts, 8, shot at Highland Park Fourth of July parade, sees ‘hopeful progress’

“He sat up, with assistance, and took a brief ride in a wheelchair over the weekend — sadly something he will need to get used to,” the family said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2022

8-year-old paralyzed in Highland Park shooting is in ‘very critical’ condition, family says

CHICAGO — Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old boy paralyzed from the waist down after being wounded at the Independence Day parade shooting in Highland Park, is in “very critical” condition after undergoing his seventh surgery on Wednesday, a family spokesman said.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 15, 2022

Cooper Roberts, 8, Highland Park parade shooting victim, ‘continues to fight as hard as he can’

“Please keep sending love and prayers to my son as he continues to fight as hard as he can,” Cooper’s mother, Keely Roberts, said Friday. “The family is very grateful for the outpouring of support and well wishes.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 15, 2022

Paralysed Highland Park victim, 8, now fighting for his life after medical setback

Boy’s mother and twin brother were also injured in 4 July mass shooting

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022

8-year-old boy paralyzed in parade shooting is back to critical condition; family asks for prayers

CHICAGO — Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old boy paralyzed from the waist down after being wounded at the Fourth of July parade shooting in Highland Park is back to critical condition just days after the family had shared in a statement that the boy was doing better.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 12, 2022

Highland Park shooting survivor, 8, wakes up from coma to learn he'll never walk again

Cooper Roberts suffered a severed spinal cord when he was shot while attending the 4th of July parade in Highland Park, with his mum and twin brother also injured in the massacre

Daily Mirror · Jul 10, 2022