## A misplaced MRI found a tumor on her spine. Doctors removed it through her eye in a first-of-its-kind surgery.

Authored by cbsnews.com

Labib developed a complex surgical plan that required two surgeries to remove the tumor without damaging the delicate nerves.

When Flores underwent an MRI the morning of the first surgery, the technician positioned the camera a little lower than necessary.

It was wrapped around her spinal cord and had invaded the vertebrae in her neck, Labib said.

"They told me if they hadn't seen it, I could have been paralyzed," Flores told CBS News.

Karla Flores was first diagnosed with a chordoma on her brain stem (the center red mass).

The tumor was successfully removed through a traditional neurosurgery and another procedure that went through Flores' nose.

Once the bones were removed, Labib and head and neck surgeon Dr. Andrea Hebert drilled through Flores' vertebrae to reach the tumor. »

### UK to ban sale of disposable vapes in response to soaring waste and safety risks

Authored by edition.cnn.com

The ban positions the UK among the first countries in Europe to legislate against disposable vapes, following similar moves in France and Belgium.

In official guidance, the UK government described the disposable vapes as “eyesores,” and said their widespread disposal has “a hugely damaging impact on our environment and wildlife.”

Disposable vapes are seen on sale in the UK ahead of the nationwide ban. »

### UK to Recognize Russia as "Immediate and Urgent" Threat

Authored by united24media.com

This is the central message of the UK government’s strategic defense review, set to be unveiled on June 2, according to an article by The Guardian published on May 31.

The 130-page document, authored by three advisers to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, describes Russia as an “immediate and pressing” danger.

The UK recently imposed sanctions on Iran following its October 1 missile strike on Israel. »

### FBI leaders say jail video shows Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide

Authored by nbcnews.com

In a separate interview Wednesday night on Fox News, FBI Director Kash Patel also said Epstein had died by suicide, and he promised to release additional information about the case.

Roughly two weeks before Trump named Bongino FBI deputy director, Bongino spoke again about Epstein.

Before he was named deputy FBI director, Bongino accused the FBI of lying about that person on one of his podcasts. »

### ‘It’s not a normal cat': Bobcat found inside Ken Caryl home unimpressed by use of high-tech tricks

Authored by denver7.com

Such was the lesson deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office learned recently when they were called to a home in Ken Caryl on a report of a bobcat inside the residence.

“Hi, kitty, kitty,” the deputy can be heard saying as he tries to get the bobcat out.

“Well, I’m going to see if he chases the laser,” the deputy can be heard telling the others. »

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