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"Amputations Required for Fans at Freezing Chiefs Game"
Following the Dolphins-Chiefs deep-freeze playoff game, some attendees have undergone amputations due to frostbite, with more expected in the coming weeks. The NFL faces questions about liability for injuries sustained in extreme cold, prompting consideration of whether games should be postponed or moved in such conditions. While attendees make their own choices, the league may need to reevaluate its policies in light of severe weather-related injuries.

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"15 Hospitalized for Hypothermia at Chiefs vs Dolphins Playoff Game"
Dozens of hypothermia-related calls were handled by Kansas City first responders at the Chiefs vs Dolphins game, with 15 people transported to the hospital, seven for hypothermia and three for frostbite, amid subzero temperatures marking the coldest game ever played at Arrowhead Stadium. Experts warn of the serious health risks posed by the extreme cold, advising immediate treatment for frostbite and recognizing the signs of hypothermia, which can become life-threatening if left untreated.

"Chiefs vs Dolphins Game: Cold Weather Emergency Sends Dozens to Hospital"
During the Kansas City Chiefs' Wild Card game against the Miami Dolphins at Arrowhead Stadium, first responders handled 69 calls, with approximately half related to hypothermia, as the game took place in subzero temperatures. Fifteen people were transported to a local hospital, seven for hypothermia and three for frostbite. The extreme cold, marking the coldest game ever played at Arrowhead Stadium, led to numerous health concerns, including frostbite and hypothermia, prompting warnings and advice from medical professionals.

"Questions Arise Over Mary Lou Retton's Use of $459K in Donations"
Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton's daughters raised over $459,000 through crowdfunding to cover medical expenses due to Retton's hospitalization for a rare form of pneumonia and lack of health insurance. The family has been overwhelmed by the public's response but has not disclosed how the funds are being spent. Retton, who has had over 30 orthopedic surgeries, was unable to afford health insurance due to high costs related to pre-existing conditions. The family plans to donate any remaining funds to charity after medical bills are paid, but details about the expenditures or the charity have not been provided.