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In his dying moments, the elderly victim allegedly told police Shane was the killer, KTVU reported, citing law enforcement.
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Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024
For those with low incomes, particularly the elderly, high prices can be deadly, especially because federal subsidies target heating bills but not air conditioning.
—Shannon Osaka, Washington Post, 12 July 2024
The disease can be fatal for very young children and the elderly, as well as the immunocompromised and individuals with chronic diseases.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
Heat also presents increased risks for the elderly, people with chronic medical conditions, homeless people and children.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 10 July 2024
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Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024
For those with low incomes, particularly the elderly, high prices can be deadly, especially because federal subsidies target heating bills but not air conditioning.
—Shannon Osaka, Washington Post, 12 July 2024
The disease can be fatal for very young children and the elderly, as well as the immunocompromised and individuals with chronic diseases.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
Heat also presents increased risks for the elderly, people with chronic medical conditions, homeless people and children.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 10 July 2024
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“The elderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20elderly. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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