A 40-year-old woman was stung by a scorpion while retrieving her luggage at Boston Logan International Airport in Massachusetts, leading to her hospitalization. The scorpion’s presence at the airport remains under investigation, with bark scorpions being the only U.S. species known to carry potentially serious venom. Symptoms of a scorpion sting can include intense pain, numbness, swelling, and allergic reactions, with some cases resulting in life-threatening anaphylaxis.
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Ireland excavates mass grave with 800 children at former unwed mothers’ home
Irish officials have commenced excavations at the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home, where the remains of approximately 800 babies and young children who died between the 1920s and 1961 are believed to be buried. Prime Minister Micheal Martin described the situation as harrowing, while forensic experts will analyze and preserve the remains, with the process expected to take two years. Need More Context? 🔎
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