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Commentary: Joyful demeanor of Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss masked deeper struggles. Here are suicide signs to watch for and how to talk about it

The death by suicide of DJ, actor, dancer, father of three and all-around nice guy Stephen “tWitch” Boss has alarmed and saddened a nation. Not long before his death, tWitch and his wife, Allison Holker, were celebrating their ninth wedding anniversary and posting fun dance videos on social media. Theirs…

Tribune News Service

Odisha Crime Branch to probe death of teacher’s 'killer' in jail

BHUBANESWAR: Hours after Gobinda Sahu, the prime accused in last year’s sensational Mamita Meher murder case allegedly died by suicide inside the Kantabanji sub-jail in Balangir district on Tuesday, Odisha DGP Sunil Bansal entrusted the state Crime Branch to probe the circumstances leading to the UTP’s unnatural death.

The Times of India

The Special frontman's Terry Hall's difficult life: child abuse, suicide, and addiction

The Specials frontman Terry Hall went through a lot in his 63 years, including booze and drug addiction, child abuse, divorce and a suicide attempt

Daily Mirror

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Second asylum-seeker dies by suicide in NYC homeless shelter as more migrants head for city

NEW YORK — A second migrant committed suicide in a New York City homeless shelter, sources said Monday.

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Navy report says suicides among USS George Washington sailors not connected, points to ‘life stressors’

Marital turmoil, mental health struggles and an “inability to acclimate” to military life — “life stressors” contributed to the life-ending decisions of three sailors assigned to the USS George Washington in April, a Navy investigation released Monday reported.

Tribune News Service

Navy finds no link in series of suicides by carrier crew

Three suicides by sailors assigned to a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier were not connected, but the poor quality of life onboard was a “contributing factor” in one of the deaths

The Independent UK

Movie review: Debauched 'Babylon' vacillates from tribute to indictment of Hollywood

Damien Chazelle would really like to talk to you about “Singin’ in the Rain.” Of course, you already know the 1952 Stanley Donen MGM meta musical comedy starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds about the transition from silent to sound films, but if not, Chazelle will recount it for you,…

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Mates walk 'world's rudest pub crawl' complete with hilarious GPS map

The group took part in a 'Cock and Ball story for Movember

Wales Online

Stephen 'tWitch' Boss's death should spark real conversations about the cost of Black celebrity

Last week, dancer and DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss died from suicide at age 40. Like many, I was incredibly shocked and saddened by the news.

The Conversation

Belfast suicide prevention group creates Christmas music video with important message

The video from Suicide Awareness and Support Group West Belfast features people in recovery from mental health illnesses

Belfast Live

Harrowing tales heard by Newcastle debt advisor as cost of living crisis grips North East

Linda Stockley has spoken to people who have gone without food, heating and considered suicide

Chronicle Live

"Suicide by Cop" Is Covered by Suicide Exclusion in Insurance Policy

From N. Am. Co. for Life & Health Ins. v. Caldwell, decided Thursday by the Eleventh Circuit, in an opinion by Chief Judge William Pryor, joined by Judges Robin Rosenbaum and Stanley Marcus: This appeal requires us to decide whether a life-insurance policy excludes from coverage a death resulting from…

Reason

More than 50% of trans and non-binary youth in US considered suicide this year, survey says

The alarmingly high rates of depression, anxiety and suicide attempts are spread across liberal and conservative regions

The Guardian - US

Records access sought in case of inmate who severed penis

A Tennessee judge is promising to rule quickly on whether to grant public access to records detailing the treatment of a death row prisoner who cut off his penis while on a suicide watch

The Independent UK

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The note that Stephen 'Twitch' Boss left led investigators to rule death a suicide

LOS ANGELES — Dancer and beloved "Ellen DeGeneres Show" sidekick Stephen "Twitch" Boss left a note before he died of a gunshot wound to the head Tuesday, the Los Angeles Times has confirmed.

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Tyler Perry, ‘shocked’ by ‘tWitch’ suicide, shares about his own attempts to end his life

The death of Stephen “tWitch” Boss has inspired Tyler Perry to share about his past suicide attempts. The director hopes his story might dissuade others struggling with depression and suicidal ideation.

Daily Mirror

Ellen Show DJ Stephen 'tWitch' Boss 'left suicide note referencing past challenges'

Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, who became known for his appearances on the Ellen Show, is said to have left a suicide note at the scene of his death alluding to 'past challenges'

Tribune News Service

Texas LGBT youth report high rate of suicidal thoughts, difficulty getting needed care

AUSTIN, Texas — LGBTQ youth in Texas experienced suicidal thoughts at higher rates than their peers in large states and had a harder time accessing mental health care, according to a survey by the Trevor Project.

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'Heartbroken' Kris Jenner mourns loss of 'truly special' Stephen 'tWitch' Boss in tribute

Kris Jenner has shared a touching tribute to her 'truly special' friend Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, who is reported to have died from suicide at the age of 40

The Independent UK

Parents of teen who died by suicide sue Meta over simulated hanging video they say she copied

The simulated hanging video circulated for more than a year after the girl’s death

Mic

Lush co-founder Rowena Bird wants a social media revolution

One year into the brand's anti-social media policy, she says not enough has changed.

The Conversation

Canada delays expanding medical assistance in dying to include mental illness, but it's still a policy built on quicksand

The federal government admitted Thursday it needs more time before expanding Canada’s controversial medical assistance in dying (MAID) policy to include mentally ill people.

Daily Mirror

Heartbroken mum shares grief over losing two teen sons to suicide within weeks

Patrice Matthews' son Mikey was 18 when he took his own life, just 13 weeks after his 17-year-old brother PJ died

Dynamite News

Kota Suicides: NHRC Sends Notice To Rajasthan Chief Secy, Union Education Ministry, NMC

NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance over the alleged suicide of three students in Rajasthan's Kota and sent notices to the Chief Secretary, the Rajasthan government, the Secretary, Higher Education, Union Ministry of Education, and Chairperson of the National Medical Commission. Read on for details:

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Nirav Modi Loses Bid In UK Supreme Court Against Extradition To India

The UK Supreme Court on Thursday denied fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's plea against his extradition to India. Read on for details:

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