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The family of Sandra Birchmore, a pregnant Massachusetts woman found dead in 2021, accuses three police officers of having sexual relationships with her while she was a teenager. Reports also say the twin brother of Matthew Farwell, the ex-officer charged with her murder, had a sexual relationship with her. The revelations have renewed attention on the case.
- 2Neanderthals may have used birch bark glue as wound medicine●More Neanderthal news. If it isn't cool enough that Neanderthals made glue from birch bark, they also may have used the
New research suggests Neanderthals may have used antibacterial glue made from birch bark to treat wounds, in addition to using it as an adhesive. The finding adds to evidence that Neanderthals possessed sophisticated material knowledge, as birch tar production requires a controlled heating process that many researchers once believed was beyond their abilities.
- 3No Kings Day rallies set for Saturday●No Kings Day reminder: this Saturday 10/17 & a few pictures from my travels 🙂 NBF & buynott (w thanks to coolspring & birches)
A reminder is circulating that a second round of 'No Kings' demonstrations against the Trump administration is planned for this Saturday, October 17, with participants urged to turn out nationwide. A related post on Daily Kos pairs the announcement with travel photos and thanks to supporting groups, signaling activists are using personal posts to build momentum ahead of the rallies.
- 4Matthew Farwell trial opens with testimony on Sandra Birchmore's mental health▼Matthew Farwell trial testimony begins with focus on Sandra Birchmore's mental health
The murder trial of Matthew Farwell, the former Massachusetts police officer charged in the death of Sandra Birchmore, has begun with early testimony centering on Birchmore's mental health. Prosecutors say Farwell killed the 23-year-old in 2021 and staged it as a suicide; his defense has argued she took her own life, making her psychological state a key early battleground in the case.