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‘Where am I?’: Christa Pike’s first words on waking up after botched execution attempt; lawyer describes ‘angry and confused’ scenes

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Christa Pike was sentenced to death for the 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer. (X/@TheCalvinCooli1)

Christa Pike asked ‘Where am I?’, in her first words since gaining consciousness following the botched execution in Tennessee. Her lawyer shared details of the death row inmate being ‘angry and confused’ in the hours after the execution attempt. Christa Pike was sentenced to death for the 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer. (X/@TheCalvinCooli1) Pike is … Read more

Quote of the day by Christopher Reeve: “The fact that I was in a wheelchair and dependent on others for…” – powerful words on disability and identity

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Quote of the day by Christopher Reeve: "The fact that I was in a wheelchair and dependent on others for…" - powerful words on disability and identity

Quote of the day by Christopher Reeve (Image: Wikipedia) Christopher Reeve‘s words speak to identity, courage and the real difference between physical limitation and personal strength. Best known for playing Superman on screen, Reeve became a wheelchair user in 1995 after a horse-riding accident left him paralysed from the neck down. “The fact that I … Read more

Quote of the day by Lionel Messi: “If I wasn’t paid to be a professional footballer I would…” – famous words reveal why football was always more than just a career

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Quote of the day by Lionel Messi: "If I wasn't paid to be a professional footballer I would…" - famous words reveal why football was always more than just a career

Lionel Messi quotes (Getty Images) Lionel Messi‘s words capture the genuine, deep connection he has always had with football, and the kind of passion that has quietly defined his entire extraordinary career. “Money is not a motivating factor,” he said. “Money doesn’t thrill me or make me play better because there are benefits to being … Read more