California is urging residents to avoid foraging for wild mushrooms after a recent surge in poisonings, including four deaths and three liver transplants, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). The CDPH reported over three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings since November 18th, with victims ranging in age from 19 months to 67 years old.
The death cap mushroom, one of the world's most poisonous varieties, has proliferated in California following a rainy winter, according to CBS News. Many individuals who sought medical attention suffered from rapidly evolving acute liver injury and liver failure, requiring intensive care in some cases. The CDPH is advising people to avoid foraging altogether this year because death cap mushrooms are easily confused with safe, edible varieties.
In other news, "Pawn Stars" host Rick Harrison reflected on his wedding day after his son Corey was forced to miss the celebration due to a motorcycle crash, as reported by Fox News. Corey, known as "Big Hoss" on the show, was recovering in the hospital after the accident, which left him with 11 broken ribs. Harrison and his wife, Agripina "Angie" Polushkin, married during a family wedding in Mexico on January 27th, after first tying the knot in Las Vegas. During an interview with Fox News Digital, Harrison shared how it "sucked" that his son missed the wedding.
Meanwhile, in Colorado, a funeral home director was sentenced to 40 years in prison for corpse abuse, the BBC World reported. Jon Hallford, the co-owner of the Return to Nature funeral home, apologized in court as family members described having nightmares about their loved ones decomposing in his care. Prosecutors said 189 bodies were improperly stored in the building over four years. The funeral home had also given fake ashes to grieving relatives instead of their loved ones' remains. Hallford's ex-wife and co-owner, Carie Hallford, has pleaded guilty to similar charges and is awaiting sentencing.
In other news, Fox News reported on bone health, with OBGYN Dr. Mary Claire Haver sharing prevention tips. Dr. Haver explained why women face far higher fracture rates than men and shared her top recommendation for keeping bones strong and healthy.
Finally, Fox News also reported on California Governor Gavin Newsom's high-speed rail project. The article criticized Newsom's project, calling it a "boondoggle" and highlighting the $15 billion spent without laying a single yard of track.
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