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Monday November 1st, 2021 evening edition

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A woman said she was billed for a trip to the emergency room, even though she didn't receive any treatment.

Taylor Davis said she went to the Emory Decatur Hospital ER in July for a head injury.

She sat in the waiting room for hours, but with no end in sight, she decided to leave.

There's no way I should be sitting in an emergency room.. an emergency room for seven hours," she said.

"So I called them and she said it's hospital protocol even if you're just walking in and you're not seen.

She said she was told it was an emergency room visit fee or a facility fee as it is called in some cases.

Davis said unfortunately, she'll think twice before stepping foot in an ER., now that she knows what she can potentially be charged with,. »

Rumor: Red Dead Redemption Remastered Is Being Worked On, While GTA 6 Is Having Development Issues

Authored by gameinfinitus.com
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Rockstar Games is facing development issues with GTA 6 while they are also working on a remaster for Red Dead Redemption according to a new report.

Ever since Leslie Benzies and Dan Hauser stepped away from Rockstar Games, they have been facing issues with the development of their games including the upcoming GTA 6.

Red Dead Redemption Remastered is being planned and in development for PS5, XSX, and PC. »

Lindsey Graham told police to shoot 6 January rioters on the spot, report says

Authored by independent.co.uk
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Republican senator Lindsey Graham reportedly told law enforcement officials to fire on rioters who breached the Capitol on 6 January.

At 2.19pm on 6 January, when rioters were reportedly already inside, Senate and House leaders had been evacuated and taken to an undisclosed location, said the report.

“Lindsey O Graham was irate that senators were forced to flee their own chamber,” said the report. »

Pineapple on Pizza OK for Most Canadians, But Pepperoni is Tops

Authored by researchco.ca

In the online survey of a representative national sample, 73% of Canadians say they would “definitely” or “probably” eat pizza with pineapple, up seven points since a similar Research Co. poll conducted in July 2019.

In 1962, cook and businessman Sam Panopoulos of Chatham, Ontario, was the first person to add canned pineapple to a pizza.

More than three-in-five Canadians (77%, -2) say they would “definitely” or “probably” eat poutine—a proportion that jumps to 82% among Quebecers. »

Elon Musk agrees to sell Tesla stock only if the UN proves his wealth could help solve world hunger

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Human rights Elon Musk agrees to sell Tesla stock only if the UN proves his wealth could help solve world hunger By Malavika Pradeep COPY URL.

Specifically citing billionaire beefstars Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, Beasley noted how the rich need to step up for a one-time donation.

If WFP can describe on this Twitter thread exactly how $6B will solve world hunger, I will sell Tesla stock right now and do it. »