Medical Journal Retracts Controversial Study on ‘Pager’s Trauma’ Citing Unreliable Findings from Middle East Explosions

Beirut, Lebanon — A scientific journal has retracted a controversial letter detailing what was initially described as a new type of injury resulting from a series of deadly explosions involving pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon and Syria last year. These incidents were allegedly orchestrated by Israeli intelligence and led to numerous casualties, primarily among Hezbollah combatants. The retraction by the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery came after concerns were raised over the validity …

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Alabama Official Retracts Claim Linking TikTok Challenge to Four Deaths; Law Enforcement Not Able to Confirm

Childersburg, Alabama – The head of a rescue squad in Alabama initially reported that at least four people had died attempting a social media challenge involving jumping off moving boats, but has since stated that he cannot definitively link the deaths to this trend. As of July 12, Alabama law enforcement officials also indicated that they have no record of fatalities related to this online challenge. The challenge, which reportedly involves individuals leaping out of …

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