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Whistleblower sues Children’s Hospital after controversial firing

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fox4kc.com – Delaney Eyermann – 2025-03-21 19:00:00

SUMMARY: Dr. Tom Curran, the former head of Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI), has filed a lawsuit against Children’s Mercy Hospital (CMH) for wrongful termination, age discrimination, and whistleblowing. Curran claims he was fired for raising concerns about former CEO Paul Kempinski’s misuse of donor funds intended for research. The lawsuit also details conflicts over CMH’s plans to use donor money for non-research purposes, such as housing corporate services. Curran alleges CMH has denied him access to his research data and lab materials. The case has sparked criticism from donors, and an investigation led to Kempinski’s resignation in 2024.

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Missouri couple charged in infant’s death in Springfield

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www.ozarksfirst.com – Drew Tasset – 2025-06-17 13:27:00

SUMMARY: A St. Louis couple, Roshonda Hagens and Joshua Riley, face charges of first-degree child endangerment resulting in the December 2022 death of their five-month-old son. The infant was hospitalized in Springfield, Missouri, with severe injuries including brain bleeds, rib fractures, and spinal hemorrhaging, later ruled a homicide. Investigators uncovered deleted texts and internet searches suggesting the child was injured days earlier, contradicting the parents’ accounts. GPS data also showed inconsistencies in their stories. Riley, previously convicted in 2012 for child endangerment and assault, researched shaken baby syndrome and extradition laws after dropping Hagens and the unresponsive baby at the hospital.

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Healthy skin starts with what’s on your plate! STL Veg Girl explains

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www.youtube.com – FOX 2 St. Louis – 2025-06-17 11:39:31

SUMMARY: STL Veg Girl highlights the link between diet and healthy skin, emphasizing plant-based foods rich in nutrients that protect against sun damage. She presents a “Rainbow Crunchwrap” featuring avocado for healthy fats, seeds (pumpkin, hemp, flax, sunflower) for nutrients like beta-carotene, and colorful veggies such as cabbage (cancer-fighting sulforaphane), red bell peppers (vitamin C), cucumbers (hydration), and broccoli sprouts (additional sulforaphane). These ingredients help create a natural barrier to harmful rays, complementing sunscreen use. For details and the full recipe, viewers can visit her latest YouTube episode. Eating nutrient-dense plants supports skin health and sun protection.

ST. LOUIS – Sunscreen is essential, but what you eat may be just as important when it comes to protecting and nourishing your skin. Caryn Dugan, owner of STL Veg Girl and Center for Plant-Based Living shares how skin health starts from the inside out.

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Joe’s Blog: Monitoring heavy rain/wind threats (TUE-6/17)

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fox4kc.com – Joe Lauria – 2025-06-17 09:00:00

SUMMARY: Stormy weather looms for the region, with forecast uncertainty driven by shifting atmospheric systems. A fading rain complex may bring morning sprinkles, but the main concern is a new wave of storms forming in the Plains later today. These could produce 1–3 inches of rain overnight, especially if they stall or repeat over the same areas, increasing the risk of flooding. Winds may reach severe levels, as seen in overnight gusts of 101 mph in Kansas. Kansas City sits in a moderate risk zone for severe weather. Heaviest rain and storm impacts remain dependent on storm path and development tonight.

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