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Daily Mirror
04-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Woman who 'died' walked through 'hell' and 'met God in heaven'
Kathy McDaniel 'had no idea she was dead' during the whole ordeal A woman claimed that she journeyed through hell to meet God in heaven after being put into a three-week coma. Kathy McDaniel, speaking on the DEAD Talks Podcast, said that she still recalls everything that happened so clearly that it cannot have been down to her imagination. The mother was put into a medically induced coma after facing lung failure caused by an aggressive strain of flu back in 1999, which saw her fighting for her life. Upon recovery, she alleges to have found herself in a place she could only describe as hell. Even decades later, she vividly remembers the experience and shares her story to validate others who have had near-death experiences. Speaking on the podcast, she insisted her memory of the ordeal was still "as crisp as could be", adding: "To me, it proves it happened not in my brain but in my soul - and you can't turn the soul off." Raised Catholic, Kathy spent her childhood attending Catholic schools and Sunday church services. However, life struggles and traumas, including divorce and the loss of a baby, led her to question her faith in God. She asked: "I'm a nice person, why does this stuff keep happening to me?" She caught a severe strain of flu after caring for a friend who was ill in Seattle, reports the Express US. With alarming symptoms, she said: "I was coughing up blood... I could feel my life force draining out through my feet." A doctor diagnosed Kathy with ARDS - known fully as acute respiratory distress syndrome - a life-threatening illness that occurs when your lungs are severely compromised. Kathy, who was in her fifties at the time, was put into a drug-induced coma and given a mere 38% chance of survival. She had an experience that she says 'haunts her to this day' that started by 'waking up' in a "totally dark place". She described witnessing an eerie "reddish glow" which she initially mistook for a sunrise. However, she claimed this soon developed into a "pretty but weird" swirling fog that started getting "a little too warm" and began to give off a "really bad" smell. She said: "Then this voice just boomed out, scared me half to death and it said 'do you know where you are'. I'm thinking, and the only thing I can come up with is hell. The voice did this maniacal laugh and I just ran into the darkness. I didn't care if I hit a wall, fell in a ditch, that thing was going to get me so I kept running." Things then took a bizarre turn as Kathy found herself being transported to various strange places. She says these included a ruined city with collapsing buildings and a warzone before encountering what she describes as "a demon". She said the 'demon' offered her a "way out" if she completed a simple gardening task. Kathy claimed she "had no better offers" when she was handed "children's scissors" and was told to cut down seven-foot-tall blackberry bushes that would keep growing back. She then spent a considerable amount of time walking along a dirt road, with nothing around but the occasional pile of rocks. All the while, Kathy claimed she had "no idea [she] was dead" and mentioned in the podcast that she came across some of her living relatives during the journey she took. Kathy told the podcast host that she never experienced a flatline, indicating no physical death occurred. However, she said: "It's very common, and is accepted now in the groups that I belong to, that if you're in a coma, your consciousness can wander off." She said: "I started off in hell but ended up in the presence of God". During her experience, Kathy claims to have found "an architect's book" with a plan. She continued: "It was halfway open and I thought they were telling me something. I remember saying, 'that's going to be too hard' and then I saw my friend who had died the month before." She claimed that he had reversed in age from 53 to 35 and looked nothing like he did on his deathbed. Kathy said: "If he's dead, and I'm standing next to him, I must be dead too." Her friend informed her she had "too much left to do" and it wasn't long afterwards that she was "welcomed back to Earth". Kathy said that people who hear her story often deny it, believing that they "don't want it to happen to them". An astounding 5 to 10% of the general population are estimated to have memories of a near-death experience, claims Scientific American. Lots do report having interactions with God and getting a glimpse of the afterlife.
Daily Mirror
04-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
You are cooking your sausages the wrong way say butchers
A group of butchers have shared their tips to getting the perfect sausage – and the advice is something you might not have ever considered before Cooking sausages might seem straightforward, but getting that perfect even browning is often a tricky feat. However, you could be skipping an essential step before you even begin cooking - and doing something else that you don't need to do. Sausages are a key component of the quintessential British fry-up and just as delicious when enjoyed in a sandwich for a satisfying lunch. Now, a group of expert butchers have divulged their insider tip for impeccable sausage preparation. It's a step that's frequently overlooked – and it turns out to be quite crucial. The experts at online British butchers Traymoor, based in Essex, insist that the secret lies in allowing the sausages to reach room temperature before they're cooked on the pan or grill. This method isn't exclusive to sausages - it's also advisable for other meats like steak. Their guidance is straightforward: "Removing them from the fridge around 20 minutes before cooking helps them cook more evenly. In addition, there is less chance of the skins breaking." For some, this pre-cooking practice may be a surprising insight, particularly for those who are used to cooking sausages straight out of the fridge. But they say adopting this simple yet pivotal step can truly enhance your sausage preparation, guaranteeing a perfectly cooked addition to your meal. Moreover, the team at Traymoor advised against piercing the sausages, a technique that many swear by. They said: "Although pricking them reduced the possibility of the sausages exploding, this is an unnecessary step when you cook sausages of high quality. Furthermore, much of the juices will seep out resulting in a dryer, less tasty sausage." For the best results, they recommend using a heavy base frying pan on a low to medium heat and caution that if the pan is too hot, you risk burning the outside while the inside remains uncooked. Experts flag frying as the top method for cooking sausages, stating it brings out the optimal flavour, reports the Express US. In contrast, baking might not "deliver the sort of umami flavour that is typical of frying" and deep frying could deplete the sausages of their essential juices, rendering them dry. After cooking, let the sausages rest a while off the heat to ensure they stay juicy and tender. The final hurdle is proving to have enough self-control to allow them to rest before indulging.
Daily Mirror
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Man describes surreal experience after being considered dead for 45 minutes
The TikToker, who uses the handle @ believes he went over to the afterlife, during which time the man watched his life unfold as if it was a film A man who was considered dead for around 45 minutes has revealed what he saw. The TikToker believes he went over to the afterlife following a nasty reaction to medication. After the man, known as @ on TikTok, collapsed on the floor of a restaurant bathroom, he became lifeless and says doctors thought he was dead for around 45 minutes. He says paramedics only realised there was sign of life after he was put into a body bag. The man understands he was unconscious and had slipped into the afterlife, where he was able to "witness his death". "I was looking at everything from above, but what's weird is it didn't feel like it was me at all even though I was sitting there looking at my own dead body," he said. "I would almost be like going to a movie, like a real movie, and seeing someone dressed like you and looking like you on the movie, but you're like, 'That's not me because I'm over here watching the movie.'" His story comes after a woman from Colorado, US, argued death is an illusion, following her near death experience. Brianna Lafferty, 33, heard a voice asking if she was ready – and agreed – as she entered into complete darkness when she became lifeless recently. The TikToker's case mirrors Brianna's one as @ a former bodybuilder, also "ended up dying" on the bathroom floor after his convulsions. When he was found, he was cold to the touch and so doctors understood he had passed away. And the Express US reports the man watched the very scene unfold - like a movie - as he entered the afterlife briefly. He continued: "My background is in TV and film, so I though that was such an off choice for the director to think he needed to overplay all these thoughts of everyone in the room." The former bodybuilder said ge watched paramedics bag his body and place him in an ambulance. As he was riding in the back, he started to see a light - and he regained consciousness. Then, the man allegedly heard one of the paramedics say: "This one's not dead." The medic unzipped the body bag, and he found a sign he was still alive. That's when the man finally started to realize he was watching his own death. The man detailed his experience in a TikTok clip this week, which coincided with Brianna's journey. Speaking to reporters, she said: "Death is an illusion because our soul never dies. Our consciousness remains alive. And our very being only transforms. My thoughts instantly manifested into the afterlife. I noticed that our thoughts create a reality there – it just takes time – which is a blessing."
Daily Mirror
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Danica Patrick told to change 'poor' outfit again at Indy 500 after F1 demands
Danica Patrick, who is a regular pundit on FOX Sports' NASCAR coverage, appeared in their Indy 500 coverage on Sunday but was urged to 'change her outfit' by some fans NASCAR legend Danica Patrick was told to "change her outfit" during the Indy 500 as she featured on FOX Sports' coverage. Patrick, who has a history in IndyCar racing and is known for her support of US President Donald Trump, often sparks online chatter due to her wardrobe choices or remarks whenever she's on air. This time, at the prestigious Indy 500, it was all about her attire. On Sunday, Patrick opted for a one-shoulder dress for the big event in Indianapolis. A contentious choice, Patrick joined the pre-race panel alongside several high-profile figures to discuss the race - and her outfit was black and white, possibly a tribute to the iconic checkered flag. However, this proved to be polarising. While some fans adored it, others were not so fond of the look. One viewer wrote online: "Get a message to Danica if you can and have her change her outfit for the day. She looks like she has a curtain draped around her," reports the Express US. Another, meanwhile, added: "The black/white diagonally striped dress on Danica Patrick is hideous and shows poorly on TV. How in the heck was such a dress chosen for TV?? Really oblivious decision there." However, it wasn't all distaste for Patrick's outfit, with others coming across as more complimentary. Another fan wrote: "WOW!!! Danica GREAT dress! You look awesome!" It comes as Patrick was slammed by Sky Sports viewers of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix earlier this month for sporting a one-shoulder dress that cut off above the knee. Some viewers, in-turn, labelled her outfit as a "bedsheet" and a "toga". In the 109th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Spaniard Alex Palou clinched his first win, beating Marcus Ericsson in an exhilarating race. Palou outperformed 32 other drivers to claim victory in the iconic race for the first time. Patrick has established herself as a prominent figure in both IndyCar and NASCAR. The 43-year-old holds the title of the most successful female in American open-wheel car racing history, with her remarkable win in the 2008 Indy Japan 300 marking the only victory by a woman in an IndyCar Series race. From 2012 to 2018, Patrick competed in the NASCAR Cup Series, finishing with seven top 10s and one pole position across 191 races. Throughout her career on the track, Patrick achieved numerous firsts for women in American racing, including becoming the first woman to win an IndyCar Series race and secure a pole position in the NASCAR Cup series. She also holds the record for the most starts, laps led, and top-tens by a woman in NASCAR Cup Series history.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Did French Prez Macron's wife Brigitte just slap him? Watch shocking incident that went viral
A shocking video showing Emmanuel Macron's wife Brigitte, slapping the French President after the two were reportedly seen "bickering has gone viral on social media. The French President landed in Vietnam for the start of his Southeast Asia tour – but a 'squabble' on the plane has taken attention away from his diplomatic mission, reports The Metro. Footage captured on Sunday evening at Hanoi airport show the plane's doors opened to reveal Macron stood inside the aircraft, facing his wife with a stern look. The video purportedly shows after the aeroplane doors open, Macron appeared to speak to his wife, who was standing near the cockpit entrance. Suddenly, his wife Brigitte's hand reached out and appeared to smack the French president's mouth, the video shows. — mgarshad142 (@mgarshad142) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo The French leader appeared shock and when he noticed that the doors of the airplane were open, he quickly turned to wave at the sea of cameras at the bottom of the plane steps. The couple then come out together from the aircraft and walk down the staircase, with Macron extending his arm to his wife. ALSO READ: Memorial Day 2025: Massive air disruptions across US due to severe weather conditions, hundreds of flights grounded Live Events 'Moment of closeness' A source close to Macron told Express US that it a "harmless scuffle" and blamed the negative reaction on "pro-Russian circles." An official from the Macron team said: "It was a moment when the president and his wife were relaxing one last time before the start of the trip by having a laugh. It was a moment of closeness." Another source working closely with the couple told Metro: "It was a moment for the President and his wife to unwind one last time before the start of the trip by having a little fun. It's a moment of togetherness. No more was needed to feed the mills of the conspiracy theorists." (sic) Macron was just 15 when he began a relationship with the then-married mother-of-three Brigitte, who was 40 at the time, and teaching drama at La Providence high school in Amiens, northern France. Macron will stay in Vietnam for a few days, hoping to sign multiple deals to increase French influence in the former colony. ALSO READ: Sean Diddy Combs trial: Britney Spears' connection revealed before disastrous MTV performance French President Emmanuel Macron has repeatedly been the subject of conspiracy theories and deepfakes. In the past, he was forced to deny 'false and fabricated' rumors suggesting his wife was born a man, condemning the claims as a misogynistic form of online abuse directed at women. More recently, Macron criticized a fabricated Russian claim that a bag of cocaine was visible in a photo taken while he was en route to Kyiv with UK Labour leader Keir Starmer and Germany's Friedrich Merz. ALSO READ: Poll reveals this group is now the loneliest in the US- inside the shocking 'epidemic'. Here's why The cocaine conspiracy theory was initiated by pro-Russian social media accounts and quickly gained traction online. One account on X (formerly Twitter) claimed: 'Macron, Starmer, and Merz caught on video on their return from Kiev. A bag of white powder on the table. Macron quickly pockets it, Merz hides the spoon. No explanation given.' Russia's Foreign Ministry also fanned the flames. Spokesperson Maria Zakharova shared the claim on Telegram, writing that 'a Frenchman, an Englishman, and a German' were seen with drug paraphernalia aboard a train. She wrote: 'The fate of Europe is being decided by utterly (drug) dependent individuals. "It's as if the Almighty Himself is lifting the veil on this putrid spectacle."
