Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland had Stage 1 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) when he died by suicide last November. The Concussion & CTE Foundation announced Tuesday that Boston University researchers diagnosed Kneeland with the degenerative brain disease following a post-mortem analysis. The second-year NFL player was 24 when he died on Nov. 5, days after scoring the first touchdown of his career in a game against the Arizona Cardinals. “Unfortunately, I was not surprised to find CTE in the brain of Mr. Kneeland, because we have found this progressive brain disease in nearly half of the athletes we’ve studied who have died before the age of 30,” said Dr. Ann McKee, director of the Boston University CTE Center. Kneeland’s family, including his girlfriend Catalina Mancera, who gave birth to the couple’s son, Makhai, last month, said the diagnosis offered “important context” for what he may have been experiencing. “While this diagnosis does not change the tragedy of his passing, it provides important context about some of the struggles he may have been facing,” the family said. “We share this information to help people understand what NFL and other high-contact sport athletes might be struggling with. Raising awareness is important to us. We continue to remember Marshawn with compassion for the person he was, rather than defining him by the final moments of his life. One Love.” Texas authorities previously reported Kneeland died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after leading state troopers on a pursuit near Dallas. Seven months after his death, Kneeland became a father when his girlfriend, Catalina Mancera, gave birth to their son, Makhai, in June. Announcing the birth on Instagram, Mancera called the baby “my favorite gift from you,” while the Cowboys established the Marshawn Kneeland Memorial Fund to help support her and their son.

Weight-loss drugs are becoming increasingly common across the United States, with a new Gallup poll showing a record share of adults have now used them. The survey found that 15 percent of Americans have taken a weight-loss medication at some point, while 11 percent say they are currently using one—a significant jump from the 3 percent reported in 2024. The national poll, conducted among more than 5,000 adults from late May to early June, comes as access to obesity medications expands. Lower costs, new treatments entering the market, including oral versions, and broader approvals for health conditions beyond weight loss have helped drive adoption. “This validates what I think we’re all seeing in practice, that it’s really dramatically changing how care is happening,” said Dr. Scott Hagan, an obesity specialist at the University of Washington. The rise in medication use comes alongside a decline in obesity rates, which have fallen to 36.4 percent this year after reaching 39.9 percent in 2022.

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A trainee pilot was forced to take control of a plane and land alone after her instructor opened the cockpit door and jumped to his death during a flight in Argentina. The 22-year-old student, who has a pilot’s license but only limited hours of flight time, was flying with instructor Leandro Bertazzo, 42, when he reportedly removed his headset, gathered his belongings, unfastened his seatbelt, and exited the two-seat Cessna C-150 while it was airborne over Toledo. Bertazzo’s body was later found in a nearby field, around 20 minutes after the alarm was raised. The student immediately alerted authorities and then safely guided the aircraft back to the airfield. “She was very shaken, but with complete professionalism, she flew the plane to the airfield and made a perfect landing,” said Eduardo Alvarez, director of the flight school where Bertazzo worked. Alvarez described the instructor as “always smiling” and said an investigation into the unexplained incident remains ongoing.

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A Midtown Manhattan skyscraper has been evacuated after construction workers discovered structural problems that raised fears of a possible collapse. Crews cleared the 37-story building on East 42nd Street shortly after 8 a.m. Tuesday after two support beams on the 21st and 22nd floors began buckling. Officials said floors 21 through 26 showed signs of stress and partial failure. The building, which previously housed pharmaceutical company Pfizer, was emptied as a precaution, with no injuries reported. Eight nearby buildings were also evacuated while emergency crews assessed the situation. The FDNY said it was responding to a “major technical rescue response,” while New York City Department of Buildings inspectors launched an investigation. A section of East 42nd Street between Second and Third Avenues has been closed to traffic and pedestrians as officials assess the building’s safety. The building is undergoing a luxury apartment conversion.

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Cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection behind bouts of “explosive,” watery diarrhea, have rocketed nationwide, with Michigan reporting almost 700. Michigan counted 678 cases by Monday—a near-fourfold leap from the 170 tallied less than a week earlier, and roughly 14 times its usual annual total of 50. Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, Michigan’s chief medical executive, warned that the count is “a moving target,” pointing to the gap between when someone eats tainted food and the onset of symptoms. Nationally, the CDC flagged well over 400 infections across 18 states last Friday and labeled the clusters “alarming,” while stressing that there is no evidence the outbreaks share a single nationwide source. The parasite travels through water and uncooked produce fouled with human waste, and can take up to two weeks to make someone ill. A 2022 flare-up in Florida was traced to bagged salad kits. Ohio has seen its own spike, with 177 cases by July 2, 171 of which have been reported since June 20. The outbreak has caused no fatalities, and officials advise cooking produce or rinsing it thoroughly under the tap.

A 14-year-old boy who vanished three years ago has been found alive, ending a lengthy search that consumed his family and authorities. Andrew Escobar was located in El Paso, Texas, after police said his mother, Miriam Felix, took him from his home state of New Mexico in July 2023 when he was 11. His father, Juan Escobar, said he and Andrew’s stepmother even left their jobs to search full-time for the missing boy. Juan said he was “in shock and disbelief” when an El Paso police officer called to say Andrew had been identified after Felix triggered an alert while attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border. Andrew was last seen in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, with authorities alleging Felix violated a custody agreement. Felix is now awaiting extradition proceedings. “Physically, he’s well, but he’s just been through so much the last three years emotionally and mentally,” Escobar told KAOT7 of his son.

A 30-year-old man was blown out of his 12th-floor apartment after a powerful tornado tore through central China, leaving him critically injured as the deadly storm devastated parts of Hubei province. The man, who was inside his home in the city of Huanggang, was swept away along with furniture, including a sofa and cabinets, when the tornado struck, according to local media reports. He was later rescued and taken to a hospital intensive care unit. The violent storm killed at least 11 people and injured more than 331 others after winds reached up to 160 mph, ripping apart homes, overturning vehicles and damaging farmland. More than 4,800 houses were damaged across Hubei, a major industrial region. Authorities said the extreme weather was linked to the combination of Typhoon Maysak and the region’s early-summer rainy season. Tornadoes are uncommon in Hubei province, with the region’s previous major tornado reported in May 2021.

Former Phillies closer Al Holland died on Saturday in South Carolina at 73. “The Phillies are saddened to learn of the passing of Al Holland, who spent parts of three seasons with the club from 1983-85,” the team announced in a post shared to X. “The club and fans are forever grateful for his contributions and the legacy he leaves behind in Philadelphia.” Holland led Philadelphia to the 1983 World Series, which the team lost 4-1. The lefty closer had 25 saves that season, including Game 1 of the series, earning him the title of National League Relief Man of the Year. After a ten-season career with the Phillies and other teams, including the Yankees, Pirates, Angels, and Giants, the North Carolina A&T baseball alum retired from the MLB in 1987 and was inducted into the National College Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015. The Roanoke, Virginia, native was reported to be surrounded by family when he died on July 4, and is survived by his wife, Mary, and their three children. His cause of death has not been disclosed.

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An 11-year-old boy has lost his hand to an alligator. Pennsylvania schoolboy Brodie Terry was about to release a fish back into the water at Nelson’s Fish Camp, Marion County, Florida, in late June when the gator sprang from the water and locked onto his wrist. WKMG reported that the baseball-mad boy’s father leaped into the water trying to free his boy, but not before the eight-foot gator carried out a death roll. The move aims to disorientate, drown, and dismember victims. “Brodie’s father jumped into the water on top of it and tried to pry his mouth open,” relative Andrew Raines told the station. “The gator rolled, and that’s what ultimately severed Brodie’s hand.” “This tragic accident has not only changed Brodie’s life but has also placed a tremendous burden on his family as they navigate the aftermath,” his family said in a statement after the attack. The gator was killed following the incident, and despite medics’ best efforts to save Terry’s hand, they were forced to amputate. “Brodie’s passion for fishing, baseball and football have always brought him joy, and now he faces the challenge of adapting to his new circumstances while holding onto the things he loves,” the family continued. A GoFundMe had raised almost $20,000 at the time of writing.

Six-time Spanish bodybuilding champion and former Mr. Universe José Antonio Hernandez Torres has died at 57, local Spanish outlet Revista el Verdano reported. The legendary athlete, known as “Jocha” passed in Tenerife a month before his 58th birthday, following a career spanning more than 40 years. The bodybuilder went on to win the Mr. Universe title in 2004. After retiring from competition, Torres opened the Jocha fitness gym in Tenerife. “One of the first Spaniards who, in the 1980s, was on a par with the world’s best, representing our country at various international events. We will always admire him,” fellow bodybuilder Jose Maria Garcia said in an online tribute. Police officer Alejandro Mena, who finished runner-up to Jocha in the 1989 Spanish championships, wrote: “Beyond the results, I will always remember him as a wonderful person, an excellent friend and a role model for all of us who love bodybuilding.” His cause of death is unknown.