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Teen accused of pushing Queen’s grandmother down Church Stairs attempts suicide at NYPD precinct
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Teen accused of pushing Queen’s grandmother down Church Stairs attempts suicide at NYPD precinct

On April 7, a grave incident occurred at the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Briarwood, Queens. A 68-year-old woman named Irene Tahliambouris was ruthlessly pushed down the church steps by a young boy. The teen not only assaulted the elderly woman but also stole her purse. This heinous act was caught on the church's surveillance camera. The accused is a 16-year-old boy named Jayvaun Prince. He was arrested and taken into custody on April 11. However, the story took an unexpected turn when Jayvaun attempted to take his own life the next day while in the NYPD's 107th Precinct stationhouse. On the fateful day of April 12, Jayvaun tried to end his life by wrapping his shirt around his neck. He was found in time and hastily taken to the hospital. While he suffered no severe physica...
Understanding the Link Between Sleep Disorders and Suicide Tendencies
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Understanding the Link Between Sleep Disorders and Suicide Tendencies

We've all encountered the crankiness that comes with a restless night — yet a prolonged phase of poor sleep health could lead to far graver consequences than that. Some health experts caution that individuals who suffer from chronic sleep issues are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts. Research indicates that 42% of Americans have expressed worries about their mental health, and 18% confess they've grappled with suicidal thoughts at some point this past year. Suicide is an intricate issue with several overlapping risk factors. There isn't a single cause of suicide — it is a convergence of health factors, along with other psychosocial and environmental variables that can amplify the probability of someone taking their own life. These can encompass social and environmental fact...
4 Dead in Granada Hills Murder-Suicide
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4 Dead in Granada Hills Murder-Suicide

In a shocking turn of events, the peaceful neighborhood of Granada Hills was rocked by a tragic incident on Saturday evening. Four family members were found dead in what appears to be a murder-suicide. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a distress call reporting a shooting at a residence on Lerdo Avenue. Authorities arrived to find a grim scene, with four lives tragically lost. The incident unfolded on Saturday evening when the Los Angeles Police Department received a distress call around 6:50 p.m. The call reported a shooting at a residence located on the 11600 block of Lerdo Avenue in Granada Hills. Responding officers quickly arrived at the scene, only to be met with silence as they knocked on the front door. Concerned for the safety of those inside, the officers made the...