The Toll
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| Originally published | November 5, 2019 |
| Authors | Neal Shusterman |
| Genres | Science Fiction |
| Preceded by | Thunderhead |
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| ID | 2175313 |
About The Toll
From New York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman comes the thrilling conclusion to the Printz Honor-winning series Arc of a Scythe. It's been three years since Rowan and Citra disappeared; since Scythe Goddard came into power; since the Thunderhead closed itself off to everyone but Grayson Tolliver. . . .
Israel says Hamas killed hostage at Gaza's al-Shifa hospital
... But they have expressed a lot of unease at The Toll that the offensive - involving air and artillery strikes as well as ground troops - is having on civilians...
Rashida Tlaib's claims of genocide in Gaza draw bipartisan ire
... " We do not accept their application to this particular war even as we continue to raise our serious concerns about The Toll that this is taking on civilian life, " he said...
The Halloween peppermints that poisoned Bradford
... A list of those that were dead or dangerously ill was published in the Bradford Observer and by 4 November, The Toll had reached 18, with the youngest aged just 17 months...
I was innocent - but it cost me £500,000 to prove it
... Although he can now look to the future, he knows The Toll his ordeal has taken...
Over 340 first responders have died from 9/11 illnesses
... Two recent deaths added to The Toll...
Has Network Rail got off lightly over train crash?
... The Toll could have been much higher, if the train had not been almost empty that day...
Family courts: 'We kidnapped our kids from abusive dads and fled the UK'
... She says during 120 court appearances she and her child were not listened to, and The Toll of the hearings led to serious problems at her place of work...
Lucy Letby: What happens next with inquiry, prison and police review
... A recurring theme from the victim statements was The Toll Letby s attacks have taken on parents...
Over 340 first responders have died from 9/11 illnesses
By Madeline HalpertBBC News, New York
The Fire Department of New York has said The Number of its members who have died from 9/11-related illnesses is now equal to The Number lost on The Day of the attacks, 343.
Two recent deaths added to The Toll .
" With these deaths, we have reached a sombre, remarkable milestone, " New York City Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh said in a statement.
" Our hearts break for the families of these members, and all who loved them. "
Soon after the 22nd anniversary of the attacks, emergency medical technician Hilda Vannata died on 20 September from cancer, while retired firefighter Robert Fulco died of Pulmonary Fibrosis on 23 September, according to city officials.
Both illnesses were a " result of time they spent working in The Rescue and recovery at the World Trade Center site, " the New York City Fire Department said in a statement.
Born in Puerto Rico , Vannata, who died at the Age Of 67, was A Mother and served as an emergency services technician for 26 Years , according to her.
" She was known by all as a warm and caring person, always going out of her way to help anyone in need, " the obituary said.
Fulco, who died at the Age Of 73, was born in Brooklyn, New York , according to a Well-wishers called him a " true hero".
Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the 11 September attacks in 2001, with most of the deaths in New York . There, Al-Qaeda militants crashed two US passenger jets they had seized into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. The Buildings were set On Fire , trapping people on upper floors and enveloping The City in smoke.
The Attack marked the largest loss of emergency personnel in US history.
The New York City Fire Department said 11,000 first responders suffer from 11 September-related diseases, including 3,500 with cancer.
" So many of our members showed up for us that fateful day, and so many were lost, " The Department said in a statement. " The Legacy we create for them is one of honor, And One of promise. "
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
