All articles tagged with #abandonment
From East Asia's perspective, the article discusses America's unreliable commitment to its Asian allies, particularly South Korea, highlighting concerns over America's demanding behavior and the fear of abandonment, especially in the context of recent tensions and geopolitical uncertainties.
A newborn girl was found wrapped in a blanket at a Midtown Manhattan subway station during rush hour, taken to a hospital in stable condition, and the investigation is ongoing.
The historic Molly Stark Sanatorium in Ohio, a former tuberculosis hospital that operated for over 65 years, is set to be demolished after sitting abandoned since 1995, with plans to convert the site into park space, ending decades of challenges including vandalism and maintenance costs.
Mayor Eric Adams of New York City has dropped out of the race for a second term amid scandals, a federal indictment, and failed negotiations for an ambassadorship, urging voters to be cautious of his opponents without endorsing any candidate.
An infant was found abandoned on a Tennessee yard shortly before four relatives of the child were discovered dead nearby, prompting an active investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies, with no arrests made yet.
Remco Evenepoel, wearing the white jersey, abandoned the Tour de France during stage 14 in the Pyrenees after being dropped early on the Col du Tourmalet, marking a significant setback in the race.
A judge has ruled that prosecutors in Argentina can continue their investigation into Roger Nores, a friend of Liam Payne, for allegedly abandoning him shortly before his death. Nores claims he hasn't been charged, but the national prosecutors are now involved. Payne reportedly engaged in heavy drinking and drug use before falling to his death from a hotel balcony. Authorities have confiscated Nores' passport, and two other suspects are being investigated for supplying drugs to Payne.
Abdul Nasser Saleh's near-decade ordeal on an abandoned cargo ship in the Red Sea highlights a growing global issue of shipowner abandonment. Over 2,000 seafarers on 150 ships were left stranded last year, the highest number since the UN began tracking such cases. Rising costs and logistical challenges have exacerbated the problem, with many shipowners abandoning crews without pay or basic supplies. Despite international regulations, enforcement is weak, leaving many sailors in dire situations. Saleh's case, resolved after significant delays, underscores the systemic failures in maritime oversight.
A 29-year-old mother, Lakesha Woods Williams, has been charged with abandoning her 6-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son at home while she went on a cruise, with court records indicating this may not be the first time. The children were found alone in a disarrayed apartment, attempting to fend for themselves, and are now in the custody of their aunt. Williams is being held on a $25,000 bond and is prohibited from contacting her children. She is due back in court on April 15.
A Norwegian Cruise Line ship left eight passengers behind on an African island after they missed the 3 pm cut-off time, sparking a fierce debate. The passengers, including a pregnant woman and an elderly man with a heart condition, had to make their way to Senegal by plane, ferry, and car to rejoin the ship. The cruise line defended its actions, stating that passengers are responsible for returning to the ship at the published time, while critics accused the company of abandoning the guests and failing in its duty of care. The passengers have since rejoined the cruise in Dakar, Senegal, and the cruise line has stated that it will reimburse their travel costs from Banjul, Gambia to Dakar, Senegal.
An 80-year-old woman suffered a stroke during a Norwegian Cruise Line-sponsored tour and was left behind on an African island, prompting her family to criticize the company for abandoning her and failing to respond to their calls. The cruise line claimed the passengers missed the ship's departure time, but the family disputes this and accuses the company of neglect. The woman was eventually helped by other stranded passengers and is now recovering in a California hospital after a harrowing journey back to the US.
Kristel Candelario, sentenced to life in prison for leaving her toddler alone for over a week while she went on vacation, blamed her mental health issues for the decision. She claimed to have been experiencing emotional stress and relationship problems with the girl's father. Candelario's attorneys aim to have her mental state considered in a future appeal. Authorities found the 16-month-old child dead in a playpen surrounded by feces and urine, wrapped in dirty blankets and extremely dehydrated. The judge described Candelario's actions as the "ultimate act of betrayal."
A newborn girl, believed to be less than an hour old, was found in a shopping bag in Newham, east London, by a dog walker who kept her warm until paramedics arrived. The baby, named Elsa by hospital staff, was unharmed and is safe, but police are "extremely concerned" for the welfare of the girl's mother and have appealed for her to get in touch. This is the third infant to be found abandoned in Newham in four years.
Albemarle, a global lithium producer, has abandoned its plans for a lithium deal in Australia after billionaire Gina Rinehart acquired a significant stake in the company. Rinehart's stake-building raised concerns about potential control over the project, prompting Albemarle to withdraw from the deal.
Dozens of Himalayan cats and kittens have been mysteriously abandoned in the Wheaton area, with several of them testing positive for feline panleukopenia virus, a highly contagious and deadly parvovirus. The virus could have been easily prevented with a routine vaccine, leading to concerns about mistreatment or neglect by the owner. The Montgomery County Cat Coalition is working to rescue and find homes for the abandoned cats, while also investigating the situation with the help of local authorities. The public is urged to report any sightings of abandoned Himalayan cats and to consider volunteering or adopting other rescue cats.