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Pet parrot injures doctor; owner fined and jailed

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1 year ago

February 1, 2023

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A man has been fined over USD$90,000 and given a two-month prison sentence after his pet parrot injured a doctor

A court heard the owner took his pet bird for a fly, close where the doctor was jogging.

This is when the parrot landed on his back and startled him by repeatedly flapping its wings.

As a result, the man dislocated his hip joint and fractured his pelvis after falling to the ground.

The doctor then sued the owner for negligent injury, and also made a civil claim for compensation for his financial losses.

He told the courts he was hospitalised for a week due to his injuries and was unable to work for more than half a year.

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Does American media have TikTok bias?

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May 16, 2024

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While the fate of TikTok remains uncertain in the U.S.—there is no shortage of possibilities.

Euro Bloch is a comprehensive program designed to highlight the breadth of topics and issues within the EU political landscape. It offers insightful analysis within the evolving framework of relations between the European Union and Australia/Asia-Pacific region. Hosted by Natanael Bloch.

Next month’s EU elections are looming, with the far-right gaining traction. In this episode, Natanael is joined by Professor Bruce Wilson, Director of EU Centre of Excellence at RMIT University. #EURO BLOCH

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Will the U.S. approve MDMA therapy?

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1 day ago

May 15, 2024

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MDMA is a drug commonly known as molly or ecstasy.

Some medical professionals say it can be helpful for people with post-traumatic stress disorder — which is why a group has been fighting to get MDMA legalized as a prescription drug.

Currently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing an application to use MDMA to treat PTSD. The agency is expected to announce its ruling as soon as August.

Anna Silman, a features correspondent with Business Insider joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #trending #drugs #MDMA #MDMATherapy #business #pharmaceutical