Francisco Jeronimo Lucas and Marcelina Pablo Bautista, who were planning a courthouse wedding, ended up getting married at an Oakland hospital after the groom was admitted on their wedding day due to a recent gastric cancer diagnosis. With the help of hospital staff, an officiant, flowers, cake, and balloons were brought to the groom's hospital room, and family members witnessed the special moment. The couple of 20 years expressed gratitude, and a palliative care social worker involved in planning the event found joy in being part of the heartwarming occasion.
A California couple claims to have found a potential cure for Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC), a mysterious and potentially deadly respiratory condition affecting dogs across the United States. Their dog, Ike, was on the brink of death when they administered an eye antibiotic called chloramphenicol, typically used to treat human conjunctivitis. Ike's condition improved, giving hope to other dog owners battling the illness. Veterinarians are still trying to determine how to effectively treat the disease, which has been reported in multiple states.
A California couple in their 30s is facing financial ruin as they struggle to make ends meet in an expensive part of the country. Despite being two months away from bankruptcy, the couple pretends that everything is fine. They have $45,000 in assets, mostly in vehicles, and $130,000 in debt, with over $100,000 in student loans. Their monthly income is $9,000, but their rent alone is $4,100, leaving them with little savings. Personal finance adviser Ramit Sethi suggests that they move to a more affordable area, cut back on luxuries, and face the reality of their financial situation in order to turn things around.
