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New York Times
7 days ago
- Health
- New York Times
‘I Intend to Keep My Baby'
A few weeks before Christmas last year, my older sister, Shany, told me that her daughter had had a stroke. At the time, Shany was an ocean away in the Dominican Republic, our birthplace, while I was home in New Jersey near her daughter. My first thought? This couldn't be right. How could a healthy woman of 37 have a stroke? Shany asked if I could speak to the doctors and find out if the situation was as dire as her daughter had made it seem. When I did, I learned the situation was worse than we imagined. My niece, Stephany, was diagnosed with Moyamoya, a rare progressive disease that affects the blood vessels of the brain. The cause of her disease was unknown and would likely cause more damage, a threat that hovered over our family during the holidays. Within months, my niece had had two more strokes, and the combined damage from all three strokes required surgery to improve the blood flow to the affected area of her brain. The likelihood of her recovery was as opaque as the smoky images of her brain on scans, the same opacity that lends Moyamoya its Japanese meaning: hazy, like a puff of smoke. This wasn't the first time my family dealt with difficult medical conditions. As a child growing up in the Dominican Republic, I witnessed Shany writhing in pain from sickle cell anemia, crying for days on end. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
Tragic newlywed wife struck by lightning and killed as her husband prepared to take a photo of her on paradise honeymoon
Witnesses said the newlywed bride collapsed after the thunderbolt flashed across the sky TAKEN TOO SOON TAKEN TOO SOON Tragic newlywed wife struck by lightning and killed as her husband prepared to take a photo of her on paradise honeymoon Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A NEWLYWED wife was tragically killed by lightning on honeymoon as her husband prepared to take a photo. Stephany Lucero Elvir, 23, was on the beach with her partner when the fatal bolt struck. 3 A newlywed bride was struck by lightning and killed Credit: Jam Press 3 The couple had just been married in late June Credit: Jam Press 3 Their friends and family were left devastated following the horror Credit: Jam Press Her husband Cristhian Samir Álvarez Molina was also injured when the lightning hit them. Witnesses said the newlywed bride collapsed after the thunderbolt flashed across the sky on July 5. They were rushed to get medical attention, but Stephany was sadly pronounced dead. Cristhian sustained injuries in the tragic incident but is understood to have survived. read more in world news DON'S FURY Trump slams Putin's 'bulls***' and 'meaningless' promises in savage attack The pair had just got married a few days earlier on June 28. Their friends and family were left devastated following the horror, which took place in Omoa, Honduras. Stephany worked as a pharmacist and was from Tegucigalpa, NeedToKnow has reported. She had degrees from National Autonomous University of Honduras and the Central American Technological University. Tributes have described her as "intelligent", "kind" and a "helpful girl with a big heart". A spokesperson for the Honduran Air Force said: "We pray to the Divine Creator of the Universe for her eternal rest, and that the Almighty grants Christian comfort and strength to her family and friends." Cristhian's condition at present is not yet known. It comes as authorities have issued warnings over volatile weather conditions across the country. Members of the public are advised to take additional precautions in beaches and open spaces. It comes after a 29-year-old newlywed on his honeymoon was killed by a freak weather strike while standing in ankle-deep water. The incident occurred on Florida's east coast while the man was visiting New Smyrna Beach with his wife. Jake Rosencranz had been on a delayed honeymoon when lightning hit him around 12:30 pm on Friday, officials confirmed.
The Irish Sun
08-07-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Tragic newlywed wife struck by lightning and killed as her husband prepared to take a photo of her on paradise honeymoon
A NEWLYWED wife was tragically killed by lightning on honeymoon as her husband prepared to take a photo. Stephany Lucero Elvir, 23, was on the beach with her partner when the fatal bolt struck. Advertisement 3 A newlywed bride was struck by lightning and killed Credit: Jam Press 3 The couple had just been married in late June Credit: Jam Press 3 Their friends and family were left devastated following the horror Credit: Jam Press Her husband Cristhian Samir Álvarez Molina was also injured when the lightning hit them. Witnesses said the newlywed bride collapsed after the thunderbolt flashed across the sky on July 5. They were rushed to get medical attention, but Stephany was sadly pronounced dead. Cristhian sustained injuries in the tragic incident but is understood to have survived. Advertisement read more in world news The pair had just got married a few days earlier on June 28. Their friends and family were left devastated following the horror, which took place in Omoa, Honduras. Stephany worked as a pharmacist and was from Tegucigalpa, NeedToKnow has reported. She had degrees from National Autonomous University of Honduras and the Central American Technological University. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun Tributes have described her as "intelligent", "kind" and a "helpful girl with a big heart". A spokesperson for the Honduran Air Force said: "We pray to the Divine Creator of the Universe for her eternal rest, and that the Almighty grants Christian comfort and strength to her family and friends." Cristhian's condition at present is not yet known. It comes as authorities have issued warnings over volatile weather conditions across the country. Advertisement Members of the public are advised to take additional precautions in beaches and open spaces. It comes after a The incident occurred on Florida's east coast while the man was visiting New Smyrna Beach with his wife. Jake Rosencranz had been on a delayed honeymoon when lightning hit him around 12:30 pm on Friday, officials confirmed. Advertisement
Newsweek
15-06-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
Why Gen Z Is 'Enormously Attractive' to Employers
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. There have long been concerns about Generation Z and their attitudes towards work. However, according to LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, Gen Z is "attractive" to employers for one key reason—they are "Generation AI." "You are generation AI. You are AI native. So, bringing the fact that you have AI in your tool set is one of the things that makes you enormously attractive," Hoffman said. Why It Matters Gen Z has quickly developed somewhat of a negative reputation in the workforce. A poll conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies for Newsweek last year found that 40 percent of U.S. adults said their Gen Z colleagues to be difficult to work with, and recent research found that Gen Z are likely to stretch the truth in job interviews. And the generation's entry into the workforce has come in tandem with the so-called "AI revolution." According to a recent study from KPMG, 66 percent of people regular use artificial intelligence (AI), and 83 percent believe AI will result in benefits. What To Know It's no secret that Gen Z grew up on technology, with smartphones often having been integrated into their life from an early age. As a result, they're more tech-savvy than other generations. Hoffman highlighted this in his LinkedIn post, writing "You were born into this shift. You're native to these tools in a way that older generations aren't. Lean into it. Teach others." Newsweek spoke to Dr. Fabian Stephany, an assistant professor for AI and Work at the University of Oxford, about how AI impacts job prospects for Gen Z. He shared with Newsweek some of the findings from his own research team, the Skill Scale Project. Stephany told Newsweek, citing research published in ScienceDirect, that "across all age groups, workers who can integrate generative AI into day-to-day tasks enjoy 23 percent higher wages on average, and they're roughly twice as likely to be offered perks such as paid parental leave." Dr. Keith Arundale of the Henley Business School in the United Kingdom told Newsweek via email that "AI is going to be ubiquitous." "Venture capitalists love it because it is disruptive—it is disrupting all sorts of sectors: healthcare, education, legal etc. and it has the ability to see massive growth and get the huge returns that VC want," Arundale said. And he has noticed it among his students, telling Newsweek they are "using AI very effectively in their assignments, to research and explore ideas," though he noted that they do not use it to write their essays for them. He said that in his school, they see AI as "essential training," for the future career of young people. "AI will stand them in very good stead," he said. However, this tech is not without its issues. Stephany told Newsweek that according to his team's data, Gen Z are the "heaviest chatbot users." "Our 2024 UK data show 30 percent of Gen Z (under 30) use a chatbot at least weekly versus 15 percent of the overall workforce," however, the skill set among these users varies wildly, with only 45 percent scoring highly on AI literacy, according to Stephany and the team's data. And according to Keri Mesropov, founder of Spring Talent Development, the AI story is not simple. "AI is only as powerful as the questions it is asked. And the durable human skills needed to reveal its true value including critical thinking, emotional intelligence, communication and nuanced problem-solving, are precisely the area in which many young professionals are still developing," she told Newsweek via email. Mesropov also noted that training matters. "Gen Zers who receive AI training and soft skill development will absolutely have a competitive edge." However, "we can't leave them to figure it out alone," Mesropov said. "Digital native" doesn't automatically mean "AI fluent." Photo-illustration by Newsweek/Getty/Canva What People Are Saying Dr. Keith Arundale of the Henley Business School in the United Kingdom told Newsweek via email: "Whilst they may be at an advantage with their AI skills more so than previous generations they will still need the practical, world-wise experience to flush out any AI inconsistencies and errors that older workers will posses." What Happens Next? So, what's next for Gen Z and AI? "Gen Z grads who blend domain savvy with AI fluency will carve out roles that didn't exist five years ago—prompt engineer, model auditor, workflow orchestrator. The bar is rising, but so are the opportunities for those who invest in deeper competence," Stephany told Newsweek. He added: "Comfort without mastery can backfire. Gen Z's early exposure is an advantage, but it isn't a golden ticket."
