David Chirinos sprang into action, though, when he saw his dad, Rene, suddenly struggle to breathe, and experience other typical heart attack symptoms in St. Petersburg, Florida

A teenage son helped save his dad’s life when he suddenly had a heart attack while playing football in a park with his children.

When Rene Chirinos suddenly struggled to breathe and clutched his chest during the kickabout, he feared for his life. However, his 17-year-old son David reconised the symptoms as those of a heart attack and called for an ambulance.

David had been on a college trip to a hospital just weeks prior and remembered learning about heart attacks and chest compressions, an experience he credits for helping save his father. Paramedics rushed to the scene in St. Petersburg, Florida, and took the dad to hospital, where he underwent surgery to have a stent placed in his heart.

He is now on the mend and doctors at HCA Florida Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg have praised the brave teenager for springing into action when he did.

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Staff at the hospital awarded David with a military coin on Monday at a special ceremony. They want to raise awareness of the symptoms of heart attacks, which also include feeling lightheaded or dizzy, sweating and shortness of breath. Rene, an otherwise healthy man, experienced these and severe chest pain after playing football with David and his other son Elias in January.

Speaking at the ceremony, a modest David said: “We had learned about heart attacks and chest compressions. I remember, they had taken us through a class and they showed us how to correctly do chest compressions.”

Recalling his ordeal, Rene said: “I lost the ability to feel on [the] left side of my hand… I thought, ‘is this going to be my last breath, God?’… Thank the Lord Jesus that we are still here. I mean I’m so glad that I was in good hands.” On Monday, Rene met the first responders who attended the call when he fell ill — and he thanked them warmly.

Lindsay Douthitt, stroke coordinator at Northside Hospital, lauded her colleagues but stressed the importance of David’s role too. She told ABC affiliate WFTS the military coin is an honour.

“A challenge coin is a military custom and it’s essentially a tangible job well done, a token of appreciation. We designed it for our community partners, our EMS (emergency medical services), our fire, but also we want to extend that to our community members when we have something such [as] in David’s case,” Lindsay continued.

In the US, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It says about one in five heart attacks is silent—the damage is done, but the person is not aware of it.

Courtney Reffell, 34, sent a photo of himself holding the firearm to his mother, and told her he was ‘fully loaded’

A son punched his own mother in the face and left her with a gash to her lip before sending a photo of himself holding what appeared to be a gun. He then sent a message which read: “I am going to shoot him dead now, fully loaded.”

Courtney Reffell, 34, was a passenger in his mother Janine Reffell’s car on June 19 last year when they were travelling to pick up a friend of the defendant. He was sitting behind his mother, and after picking up the friend an argument broke out.

A sentencing hearing at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on Tuesday heard Mrs Reffell attempted to stop the argument between her son and his friend. For the biggest stories in Wales first sign up to our daily newsletter here.

Prosecutor Hannah Friedman said the friend told Reffell she wished she had a supportive mother, to which he replied “the only reason she stays is because she feels guilty”.

The defendant then called his mother a “b****” and she responded by telling him to stop arguing or get out of the car.

He then punched the back of his mother’s seat two or three times while continuing to call her names.

Mrs Reffell pleaded with her son to stop as it was diverting her attention from the road and said if he didn’t stop his brothers would “do him”.

Reffell then got out of the car and punched his mother to the face before leaving.

The victim was left covered in blood as a result of her injuries.

She then received a message from Reffell, which included a photo of him holding what appeared to be a gun while wearing a balaclava.

The message read: “I am going to shoot him dead now, fully loaded.” He also tried to ring Mrs Reffell in order to shout at her.

The victim attended hospital where she received 17 to 20 sutures for a gash to her lip.

The defendant was later arrested at his home that evening, and was found hiding in the attic. Upon his arrest, he asked police if they were “joking”.

Reffell, of St David’s Crescent, Ely, Cardiff, later pleaded guilty to wounding and inflicting grievous bodily harm.

The court heard he has 10 previous convictions, including offences of battery and harassment committed against an ex partner.

In mitigation, Leah Pollard said her client understands the relationship with his mother will take time to rebuild and sobriety had “brought focus” to his life.

Sentencing, Recorder Paul Lewis KC sentenced Reffell to 16 months imprisonment, suspended for two years.

The defendant was also made subject to a 10 day rehabilitation activity requirement, a mental health requirement of six months and a drug rehabilitation requirement of nine months.

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The Bluebirds boss spoke after his side slipped to a 2-0 home defeat by Wycombe Wanderers

Brian Barry-Murphy admitted he was left baffled by the red card shown to Gabriel Osho as Cardiff City slipped to a damaging defeat at home to Wycombe Wanderers.

The Bluebirds boss felt his side were in control of the contest when the key moment arrived late in the first half, with Osho dismissed for a high challenge – a decision Barry-Murphy clearly disagreed with.

“I thought Gabriel tackled with one foot, his studs were close to the ground. It was a yellow card,” he said after the match.

He added of Osho, who has had a mixed campaign to date: “I think he’s been in great form. We saw on Saturday how important he is to the team.

“We’re starting to really see the quality that he possesses and how important he is for our young team moving forward and it’s just a small setback.

The sending off proved a major turning point, but Barry-Murphy was quick to praise his side’s response, insisting they remained the better team – even with 10 men – and did enough to win the game.

“Very disappointed with the result,” he said. “Naturally felt as if we were in good control of the game. The sending off changes a lot, but the players’ efforts were incredible.

“We created a good chance with 10 men in the second half and I thought we would score, but we didn’t.

“I thought we were in control of the game at all stages, if I’m being honest. Even with 10 men, I thought we were the dominant team, but the scoreline doesn’t reflect that and at the end of the day that’s all people will remember.”

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Cardiff created a host of opportunities across the night but were unable to convert, something the manager was reluctant to criticise too heavily.

“You have to go through all the emotions of football,” he added. “We’re keen to have more opportunities on goal, more shots, more crosses, more goalmouth action for the supporters to enjoy.

“We did that again tonight. I’m sure we’ll score. I think we’ve been the top scorers in the league for quite a long time, so I don’t think we can criticise the players for that.”

Barry-Murphy also pointed to key moments that could have swung the game, including Cian Ashford’s surging second-half run. Join the Cardiff City breaking news and top stories WhatsApp community.

“When Cian ran as far as he did and went through on goal, there was nothing more certain in my mind that he would score, but he didn’t,” he said.

“We attacked right to the end. We had a decision to make when Gabriel got sent off about bringing on another centre-back, but we kept all our players on the pitch.

“On behalf of the supporters, we want to attack all the time and try to win games and not take a backwards step – and we didn’t.”

The result continues a mixed run of form, but Barry-Murphy insisted performances remain strong and dismissed suggestions that pressure is affecting his squad during the run-in. Sign up to our daily Cardiff City newsletter here.

“I think we’re in pretty good form performance-wise,” he said. “We don’t win all the games. We have games remaining and our intention is to try and win every single one.

“The players are in great form and I’m very confident moving to Saturday.

“I thought we played brilliant on Saturday – so much expression, so much intensity, we played with great freedom. The same again today, we started the game really well. So I’m very pleased with the players and very happy where we are.”

There was also a moment of confusion on the touchline that saw Barry-Murphy himself shown a yellow card, which he later clarified was down to a misunderstanding with the referee.

“I think it was a misunderstanding,” he explained. “I think the referee thought I was looking for a yellow card, but I wasn’t.

“He informed me that waving your hand looking for a yellow card is a yellow-card defence in itself, but I wasn’t.”

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They say love conquers all, but it doesn’t always conquer snoring.

In the US, it’s estimated that 82% of couples share a bed. Sharing a bed with your partner is often seen as an essential part of a romantic relationship. But have you ever wondered whether sleeping apart might actually be better for your health?

Good quality sleep is essential for both physical and mental health. As most adults spend between six and nine hours asleep in every 24-hour period, our sleeping arrangements can have a major effect on wellbeing.

Sleeping arrangements have also evolved over time and across cultures. Until the early 20th century, sleeping together with a partner, children, extended family members or even pets was common. However, the discovery of germs and growing concerns about hygiene led to fears about disease transmission. Sleeping in close proximity began to be seen as a potential health risk, and a new trend emerged for couples to sleep in separate beds or even separate rooms. More recently, we have seen a surge in celebrities announcing their “sleep divorces” from their partners – but are they right?

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Sleeping together does appear to bring several benefits. It can strengthen closeness and attachment within a couple and support intimacy. Research suggests it may also have physical effects: couples’ breathing and heart rates can synchronise during sleep, which may contribute to feelings of safety and security. Sleeping together can also reduce stress and increase the production of the hormone oxytocin, sometimes referred to as the “love hormone”.

Couples often report that they sleep better together than when sleeping apart. This has been examined not only through self-reports but also through research using specialist sleep-monitoring methods, including laboratory sleep studies and wearable sleep trackers that measure movement during the night.

When sharing a bed disrupts sleep

However, what happens if your sleep is actually disrupted by your partner rather than improved?

There can be many reasons for this. A partner may snore, get up several times during the night to use the bathroom, read with the light on, or watch television in bed. They might have a sleep condition such as sleep apnoea or restless legs syndrome. Hormonal changes can also play a role, for example menopausal hot flushes or night sweats. Pregnancy, caring for an infant, or different work schedules and shift patterns can also disrupt sleep.

When these disturbances occur frequently, they interfere with fundamental sleep processes, including how quickly you fall asleep (known as sleep onset), how often you wake during the night and how long you remain asleep. Disruption to these processes can have a range of detrimental effects on general physical health.

Poor sleep can impair the immune system, increasing susceptibility to infections such as coughs and colds. It can also disrupt digestion and metabolism, increasing the risk of weight gain and conditions such as diabetes by affecting insulin regulation.

In situations like these, sleeping apart may help. Separate sleeping arrangements allow each person to optimise their own sleep environment. This might include choosing different mattresses or bedding, adjusting light levels, controlling room temperature, or even changing scents and air quality in the bedroom.

Sleeping apart can also support better sleep hygiene. Each partner can adapt their habits around their own sleep patterns, such as going to bed at different times, reading before sleep, or avoiding screens in bed. This behaviour is known to promote better sleep and, in turn, better overall health.

Why relationship quality matters for sleep

But the physical sleep environment is only part of the story. Relationship dynamics also play an important role.

Couples who report being in happy, supportive relationships tend to experience better sleep overall. By contrast, people in unhappy relationships often report poorer sleep quality. Lack of sleep can then worsen emotional regulation, increase anxiety, lower stress tolerance and reduce empathy. These effects can create a negative cycle in which poor sleep contributes to further relationship strain.

Although sleeping in separate beds is sometimes seen as a sign of relationship trouble, this is not necessarily the case. If a partner’s behaviour is consistently disrupting sleep, the health benefits of sleeping separately may outweigh the drawbacks.

Ultimately, whether couples sleep best together or apart depends on both partners and the quality of their relationship. For some couples, sharing a bed strengthens connection and comfort. For others, a “sleep divorce” may simply be a practical way to ensure everyone gets the rest they need.

The crash happened on Broadway, Royton between the Elk Mill Shopping Park and Netherhey Lane at around 5.20pm on the afternoon of Tuesday March 17.

A Mercedes, a Toyota Prius and a Ford were all believed to have been involved, with the area taped off for much of Tuesday evening.

Speaking on Tuesday evening, a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “We are currently responding to a traffic collision on Broadway, Oldham close to Elk Mill Shopping Park.

“Officers are in attendance with colleagues from the ambulance and fire services.

“We would urge people to avoid the area where possible and check for alternative routes to avoid delays if you are planning on travelling through the area.

“Thanks for your patience.”

Police and fire crews were called (Image: Phil Taylor)

The Bee Network warned that buses heading to the Etihad for Manchester City’s Champions League match with Real Madrid were likely to be affected by the crash.

The bus operator warned that Match Day Bus 13 may be hit by delays as the emergency services dealt with the incident.

As police officers went about their work, one eyewitness said that the scene “looks like someone’s thrown a car show room on the road”.

Emergency services were on the scene (Image: Phil Taylor)

The area around the retail park remained taped off as the emergency services went about their work.

Staff members at the Elk Mill Shopping Park were allowed to leave as they finished their shifts but other members of the public  were blocked off from going into the retail park.

A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Shortly after 5.20pm this evening Tuesday March 17, two fire engines from Chadderton and Oldham fire stations alongside the Technical Rescue Unit from Ashton were called to attend a road traffic collision involving three vehicles on Broadway, Royton.

“Crews arrived quickly and are currently working alongside Greater Manchester Police to make the area safe.”

Anyone with any further information or concerns about the incident can call police on 101 or 999 in the event of an emergency.

Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football (Caf) overturned the result of the final following Senegal’s controversial walk-off.

Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in the final on 18 January in a match which was overshadowed when the Senegalese players refused to play after the hosts were awarded a stoppage-time penalty with the match goalless.

Following a delay of around 17 minutes, the players did eventually return and Brahim Diaz’s penalty was saved before Senegal’s Pape Gueye scored an extra-time winner.

However, that result has now been overturned after a decision by an appeal board at African football’s governing body.

A statement from Caf said that Senegal are “declared to have forfeited the final match” with the “result of the match being recorded as 3-0 in favour” of Morocco.

The decision follows an appeal by Moroccan FA (FRMF) which Caf said is “declared admissible in form” and was upheld.

Caf added that “through the conduct of its team” Senegal infringed on Article 82 of regulations of the Africa Cup of Nations and as a result Article 84 became applicable.

Article 82 states that if a team refuses to play or leaves the ground before the end of regulation time without the referee’s authorisation, it will be considered the loser and eliminated from the competition.

Article 84 complements this provision, stating that any team that violates Articles 82 will be permanently eliminated and will lose the match 3-0.

A statement from FRMF said that their decision to appeal the final result was “never intended to challenge the sporting performance of the teams” but was a request for the “application of the competition’s regulations”.

“The federation reaffirms its commitment to respecting the rules, ensuring clarity in the competitive framework, and maintaining stability within African competitions,” the FRMF statement added.

“It also wishes to commend all the nations that took part in this edition of the Afcon, which has been a major moment for African football.”

The Senegalese Football Federation has yet to comment but a video was posted on the X account of their men’s national team, external of their players celebrating on a bus parade with the Afcon trophy and an ‘OK’ emoji.