A New Jersey man, Matthew Hertgen, accused of brutally killing his brother and attempting suicide in jail, faces murder charges for allegedly using a knife and golf club to kill his brother, possibly ripping out his eye. He is also charged with animal cruelty for setting the family cat on fire. Hertgen’s mental health is questioned, with a possible insanity plea being considered by his public defenders as a way to ensure he receives treatment in a mental health facility rather than prison.
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Man is allergic to 28 different foods, says life is 'increasingly difficult'
A man with 28 severe food allergies, including peanuts and legumes, is speaking out about the challenges of eating out and choosing safe foods daily. Alex De Sousa of Glasgow, Scotland, must carefully read food labels and packages, as his allergies can trigger life-threatening reactions like anaphylaxis. To help others with similar struggles, he has developed a web tool to assist restaurants in displaying allergens more easily. Full Article
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