## An Australian woman is found guilty of murdering her in-laws by toxic mushrooms

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An Australian woman is found guilty of murdering her in-laws by toxic mushrooms.

And, as Patterson herself testified during the trial, that paste contained death cap mushrooms, which are among the most poisonous in the world.

The main question facing the jury: Did Patterson knowingly put death cap mushrooms in the dish with the intention of killing her guests?.

Patterson, who pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder, denied that the poisonings were deliberate.

"Even if you think that the alleged incriminating conduct she admits engaging in makes her look guilty, that does not necessarily mean that she is guilty," he said.

Toxicologists determined that their symptoms were indicative of "serious toxin syndrome caused by ingestion of amanita phalloides mushrooms," also known as death cap mushrooms.

"You shouldn't take the leap from this lie about a lump on her elbow to finding her guilty of triple murder. »

### Gaza militia head Abu Shabab in exclusive interview says Hamas is 'vile and despicable' and nearing its end

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We are a big family and everyone supports me and my actions," said Yasser Abu Shabab in his first interview for an Israeli media outlet.

A Bedouin from the Tarabin tribe, Abu Shabab, organized armed groups to fight Hamas in Gaza, reportedly with weapons provided by Israel .

Abu Shabab was living in Sinai and only returned to the Gaza Strip a couple of months before the October 7 massacre. »

### Ted Cruz Caught on Vacation as Texas Suffered Deadly Floods

Authored by newrepublic.com

“I think it’s ridiculous to start a third party,” Trump told reporters Sunday evening.

“We have a tremendous success with the Republican Party.

The Democrats have lost their way, but it’s always been a two-party system, and I think starting a third party just adds to confusion. »

### Ted Cruz Calling for a 'Better System' in Wake of Texas Floods Met With Backlash Online: 'He Helped Defund It'

Authored by latintimes.com

Dozens have been reported dead as a result of the flash floods that hit central Texas Friday morning.

Ted Cruz: "Something went wrong ... we're got to have a better system of warning to get kids out of harm's way."

Ted voted to gut services and he knows it — RC Huffman (@RonaldH72994014) July 7, 2025. »

### Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott says city has fewest homicides in 50 years

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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced Tuesday that the city has endured the fewest homicides in 50 years so far in 2025.

Through June, Baltimore has had 68 recorded homicides, which is the fewest in 50 years, Scott said.

For comparison, the city had 88 homicides in the first six months of 2024. »

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