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Daily Mail
15 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Horror as toddler missing a kidney is stung 150 times by wasps and is left fighting for his life
A two-year-old boy who is missing a kidney was stung 150 times by wasps and is now fighting for his life in a Georgia hospital. Beckham Reed was playing with his cousins on an electric toy when he hit a nest of yellow jackets, which 'swarmed him head to toe,' a GoFundMe revealed. His parents Mariah and Peyton rushed the little Beckham to the hospital, where he was given morphine and Benadryl and sent home. 'They said his breathing was okay so they didn't need to keep him,' GoFundMe organizer Tiffany Hewatt wrote on the fundraising page. Not even a day later, Beckham was rushed to a different ER after he turned yellow and was diagnosed with multiple organ failure, which affected his heart, liver, and remaining kidney. He was admitted to the ICU at Memorial Savannah Hospital and treated with dialysis, a ventilator, and IV medications to flush out the toxins from the stings. 'Due to his age and size and the amount of stings he had, his little body was unable to handle the amount of toxins in his body,' Hewatt said. On Wednesday, the little boy's hemoglobin tested at 6.8, which is significantly low and can be life-threatening. He received more blood, which the family expected after he underwent dialysis. Hemoglobin transports oxygen in the blood from the lungs to the rest of the body and carries carbon dioxide back to the lungs to be exhaled. Beckham is also being fed via a tube and was recently taken off blood pressure medication. 'We know the dialysis and sedating meds are causing the BP drop. Beckham is waking up more and we know this is good news because he is STRONG and a great kicker,' she said. 'However, we don't want him pulling the vent or other lines so they have to keep adjusting his sedating meds.' Beckham has been slowly improving, but doctors are still trying to get him regulated and he continues to stay on the ventilator. The family is worried his only working kidney won't work, but they won't find out if it will until he comes off dialysis. Beckham is showing signs of infection. Beckham could come off dialysis as early as tomorrow, Hewatt said, but doctors are currently holding off due to worries the two-year-old will pull on his dialysis line. The family started the GoFundMe to help with medical bills.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Savannah Top 10 Most Wanted suspect arrested
A 56-year-old woman on Savannah Police's Top Ten Most Wanted list was arrested Tuesday in connection with a home invasion last October. Zorina Brown was taken into custody for her alleged involvement in an Oct. 26, 2024, break-in at a residence on the 1200 block of E. 55th St. Officers responding to the scene around 12:20 p.m. found a woman with lacerations and injuries consistent with blunt force trauma. Following an initial investigation, Brown was identified as a suspect in the case. This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Savannah Police Department arrested in home invasion case
The Independent
2 days ago
- Health
- The Independent
Georgia toddler left fighting for life after being stung by yellow jackets over 150 times and suffering organ failure
A Georgia toddler was fighting for his life after getting stung over 150 times by yellow jackets – sending him to the emergency room with multiple organs failing. Two-year-old Beckham Reed was riding an electric side-by-side toy car with his cousins when he hit a yellow jacket nest, according to WJXT and a GoFundMe for his family. The boy was swarmed by the wasps and stung over 150 times. When his parents brought him to the emergency room, he was given morphine and Benadryl and sent home, the fundraiser said. Little Beckham's condition took a turn for the worse less than 24 hours later, when his skin turned yellow, prompting his parents to rush him back to the hospital. Doctors told the family the toddler, who was born with one working kidney, was suffering from multi-organ failure affecting his heart, liver and kidney, according to the fundraiser. Beckham was then transferred to the ICU at Memorial Savannah and put on dialysis, a ventilator and given life-saving IV medications. Due to his age and size – and the sheer amount of stings he sustained – Beckham's body was unable to handle the amount of toxins it was exposed to, the fundraiser said. 'We ask God for healing and patience as the physicians say this will be a slow process. This is not a medical experience that is common,' the GoFundMe said. 'There is no antivenom for yellow jackets so all they can do is support his body while the toxins work their way out. Peyton [his father] is not able to work while they are with Beckham.' Beckham's kidney and liver numbers were starting to improve by Wednesday, according to an update to the fundraiser. 'Beckham is waking up more and we know this is good news because he is STRONG and a great kicker,' the GoFundMe said. 'We know Beckham is a fighter and he is fighting to get better.'
TimesLIVE
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Savannah and Nao Serati serve Durban July fashion
Savanna Premium Cider is set to make its boldest mark yet on the cultural calendar with the launch of The Weekend of Marvels, a full-scale 'takeover' of the Durban July weekend. Savanna will present a high style, high humour showcase,think less pretence, more presence at the heart of the Hollywoodbets Durban July conversation. At the July, the brand will also debut its themed Marvels of Mzansi fashion in collaboration with rising South African designer Nao Serati. The looks — bold, witty and culturally fluent — are created to disrupt the race-day fashion narrative, offering a couture interpretation of local flair with dry humour. 'This year, we're redefining how Savanna does the Hollywoodbets Durban July,' said the brand's marketing manager Kayla Hendricks. 'The Weekend of Marvels is Savannah's boldest presence yet. From a fashion stunt made to make headlines, to a speakeasy, and comedy takeover at the track, we're bringing South Africa something iconic. It's dry, stylish and rooted in our culture.' TimesLIVE asked Serati to share five tips to help attendees turn heads:
Forbes
4 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Ports Are Quiet Now, But Here's Why You Should Pay Attention
Nicolas Westgate, cofounder and CCO of Nodal Networks, is an engineer and entrepreneur delivering AI-driven ops insights to port terminals. We only notice ports when shelves go bare, giant ships appear offshore or tariffs make headlines. Ports have faced challenging years recently. Increasingly complex operations meet tougher demands, and disruptions become harder to manage. Consider this: One container is roughly the size of a standard 18-wheeler truck trailer. Now imagine a single ship unloading 22,000 containers, each needing processing within just a few days. In April 2025, U.S. ports saw their second-highest import volumes recorded this year, driven by companies rushing to beat new tariff hikes. Yet, as tariffs took effect, imports at major hubs like the Port of Los Angeles dropped by 35% in just one week. The ports look calm today, but that won't last. A wave of traffic is on its way. We can ride it without losing a container. Why You Should Pay Attention Nobody wants to recall memories of Covid-19. Yet, as philosopher George Santayana warned, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." In 2021, the Port of Savannah managed a 20% surge in container volumes by staggering vessel start times and rerouting ships across its terminals to keep yard use below critical limits. During the pandemic, container dwell times at major ports, such as Los Angeles and Long Beach, increased significantly. Containers that typically cleared in three to four days were taking eight to 10 days or more. This created delays for everyone in the supply chain. Chassis shortages and rail congestion, particularly in inland hubs like Chicago, led to container yards operating beyond optimal capacity. This congestion resulted in containers being stacked and dwell times doubling from pre-pandemic averages. Even when transportation was available, loading and unloading processes were delayed due to the need to reorganize container stacks. By early 2022, major ports experienced unprecedented backlogs, with over 100 container ships waiting offshore for berths. This had two clear impacts: • Higher Prices And Empty Shelves: When ports jam up, delays and extra fees show up in grocery, electronics and clothing bills. You pay more and wait longer for almost everything. • Risk To Jobs And Local Economies: Ports support hundreds of thousands of U.S. workers, from longshore crews to truck drivers and retail staff. A bottleneck at the docks ripples through factories, warehouses and stores, putting those jobs at risk. To put that into context, in the 2012 West Coast labor stoppage, when LA/LB shut down, the U.S. lost about $1 billion per day. Even a partial slowdown today could cost hundreds of millions each day, money that comes out of business investment, worker pay and your own wallet. In good times, ports are a resilience platform for regional and national economies. They're the nodes that connect ships, trucks, trains and planes. A gain of one hour in transport speed means nothing if you get stuck another hour waiting in a terminal. Ports will be tested again in the months ahead. If they struggle, it will cost billions. If they rise to the challenge, two things could happen: 1. The U.S.'s reputation as a reliable trade partner strengthens. Global buyers and sellers will trust U.S. ports, enhancing trade relationships. 2. Homegrown investment and innovation will be stimulated. Successfully managing disruptions increases confidence among policymakers and investors, supporting infrastructure upgrades, modern technology and improved operational practices. This drives job creation, cleaner operations and a stronger, more resilient supply chain. Adaptability: The New Imperative To ride out the next surge, ports need both absorption (extra yard space, backup crews, spare equipment) and adaptability (staff shifts, reroutes, flexible hours). While absorption takes time and money, you can boost adaptability today—if you tackle people, processes and tech hurdles head-on. Once you've seen one terminal, you've seen one terminal. Every port has its own quirks. These moves are general tactics and will have to be adapted to each operation's needs and constraints. • Cross-train crews. Rotate operators between cranes, trucks and gates to redeploy labor instantly; just make sure you set clear safety rules and get crew or union buy-in. • Lock in flexible shifts. Pay a small retainer to unions or temp agencies for standby workers; negotiate terms up front so you stay compliant and keep relations strong. • Plan rapid yard clearance. Establish contingency agreements with rail carriers, major shippers and 3PLs to empty yards at short notice to be able to quickly free space fast when volumes spike. Balance any demurrage revenue against the risk of straining partnerships. • Maintain equipment now. Schedule preventive service during slow periods so cranes, trucks and straddle carriers don't break down under pressure. • Implement congestion-mitigation IT tools. Find tools that enable real-time yard simulations to spot bottlenecks and test staffing, stacking and routing plans before the next surge. Each move leans on agility (fast decisions) and flexibility (modular resources). Ports have often relied on predictable seasonal cycles and long-range forecasts. Yet, tariff fluctuations and pandemics have shown how unpredictable major disruptive events can be. Focusing on immediate, practical adaptability measures is crucial for safely navigating the coming surge. A quiet port is no guarantee of smooth sailing ahead. Leaders should use this time to train teams, secure flexible staffing, increase yard capacity and add smart tools. Our jobs, prices and economy depend on it. Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives. Do I qualify?
