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Disney parks tighten rules on disability access to combat abuse

The Walt Disney Company is stopping visitors who make up a disability in order to get around the unbelievably huge lineups at their amusement parks. Anyone found fabricating a disability in order to obtain special access will now be permanently barred from both Disneyland in California and Disney World in Florida! In addition, they won’t receive a refund for any annual passes, tickets, or other purchases they made. Disney made this big rule change on Tuesday because way too many people have been abusing the system meant to help guests with real disabilities. This system is called the Disability Access

Disney parks tighten rules on disability access to combat abuse
Lifestyle|Economy|WrittenByLAPost

$13 Diamond cartier earrings - A deal too good to be true, but not for this man

In a stunning turn of events, Tamaulipas, Mexico-born Rogelio Villarreal, a 27-year-old surgical resident, is now the proud owner of two opulent Cartier earrings. He was able to buy these expensive accessories at an unbelievably low price of only 237 Mexican pesos each—roughly equal to $13 USD—making this story even more amazing. It all began in December of last year when Villarreal was idly looking through his Instagram page. He clicked through an advertisement for the well-known French jeweler to learn more about Cartier. He browsed the internet and saw many beautiful jewelry, such as the well-known Cartier Love earrings,

$13 Diamond cartier earrings - A deal too good to be true, but not for this man
World

Octopus ceviche post may have triggered beauty queen's murder

A startling and heartbreaking development has left the whole of Ecuador reeling from the needless death of 23-year-old Landy Párraga, a lively woman who had previously competed to be crowned Miss Ecuador. The young woman, who was well-liked by everyone for her grace and charm, tragically passed away while having dinner at a neighborhood restaurant in Quevedo. She had no idea that her life would be taken from her in an instant, leaving a gaping hole in the hearts of everyone who had known and loved her.  The horrific event played out like a scene out of a nightmare and

Octopus ceviche post may have triggered beauty queen's murder
Lifestyle

Tired of man-ologues on dates, single women just want to be heard too

In recent years, a concerning pattern has emerged in the dating world: many women report going on dates with men who talk excessively about themselves while showing little interest in their date’s life or perspective. Countless videos have surfaced on social media of women sharing their frustrations after enduring dates that felt more like sitting through self-centered monologues than engaging in a balanced, reciprocal conversation. TikToker @agracefulgrin user shared, “Two hours of my life…no questions about myself. Can I tell you anything about the guy? Oh yeah. I can tell you a lot. Maybe more than his therapist.” This experience

Tired of man-ologues on dates, single women just want to be heard too
News

Inside the twisted Tinder murder plot

In a case that sent shockwaves through the community, Bailey Boswell, 30, of Nebraska, received a life sentence for the murder of Sydney Loofe, a 24-year-old hardware store clerk. The Nebraska Supreme Court upheld Boswell’s conviction and life sentence, resolving the case that has caused the town distress since Loofe disappeared and her bones were discovered in 2017.  Sydney Loofe was an outgoing and kind young woman. She had no idea fate would play a part in her life until she met Bailey Boswell on the popular dating app Tinder.Like a lot of other people, Loofe yearned for company and

Inside the twisted Tinder murder plot
Lifestyle

Think private bedrooms are great for kids? Think again!

For many American families, having kids need their own bedrooms is seen as the ideal setup. However, some experts argue that separate bedrooms for children may not always be best for healthy child development. Let’s look at both sides of this debate. Over the past few decades, the notion that kids need their own bedroom has gone from rare to the expected norm. Census data shows that the average number of bedrooms per child in U.S. homes doubled from just 0.7 in 1960 to 1.1 in 2000 as home sizes grew and families had fewer kids. Now, over half of

Think private bedrooms are great for kids? Think again!
News

Nightmare on snapchat: Daughter posts video confessing to smothering stepmom

A jury found Samantha Bevans, 35, a resident of Palo, Iowa, guilty of first-degree murder in the death of her stepmother, Jodie Bevans, 58, in a shocking turn of events. The court revealed the shocking details of the crime on Monday, May 20. According to KWWL, Bevans suffocated her stepmother with a pillow, causing Jodie’s death. While the rest of her family was on a camping excursion, Samantha Bevans committed the heinous crime, leaving Jodie alone and vulnerable with her stepdaughter.  Prosecutors asserted that Samantha killed her stepmother as a form of retaliation for her expulsion from the house. According

Nightmare on snapchat: Daughter posts video confessing to smothering stepmom
News

Unidentified passenger leaps to death from Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas

On the night that marked the highly anticipated inaugural voyage on World’s largest cruise ship Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise vessel at sea, a guest fell overboard and drowned. According to the New York Post, the horrific incident happened only moments after the gigantic ship, with its 20 decks and 1,200 feet, set off from Florida with 7,600 passengers and 2,350 employees in a seven-day voyage across the Caribbean. The story is about an individual who has yet to be identified, who leaped from the top decks of Icon of the Seas soon after the

Unidentified passenger leaps to death from Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas
News

Shocking turn of events: Convict set free on clemency now linked to three murders

The shocking case of a Portland serial killer has shaken Oregon. Authorities accuse 39-year-old Jesse Lee Calhoun of brutally killing three women in separate incidents in 2023. The names of the victims were Charity Lynn Perry, 24, Bridget Leanne Webster, 31, and Joanna Speaks, 32.  According to police reports, Jesse Lee Calhoun faced three charges of second-degree murder and three counts of body abuse in relation to the three women. The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office announced on May 17 that they would charge the person they believed to be a serial killer in Portland. Per KION, from July 2023

Shocking turn of events: Convict set free on clemency now linked to three murders
News

"That motherf----- killed my daughter": Grieving dad on young woman's murder

A 29-year-old woman was savagely stabbed to death in her house early on Monday morning in a horrifying crime that stunned the people of Washington Heights. According to New York Daily News, Shirley Rodriguez, the victim, was attacked close to W. 172nd St. and Haven Ave. in Washington Heights, a neighborhood in the upper part of Manhattan, New York City. Per the platform, the brutal killing took place at around 5:35 a.m. when Shirley Rodriguez was leaving her home and possibly headed to work. According to police, the suspect, who was dressed in an edgy black blazer, was in hiding

"That motherf----- killed my daughter": Grieving dad on young woman's murder
World

Former grad student found guilty in on-campus killing of hydrology professor

On Tuesday, a former University of Arizona grad student was found guilty of shooting and killing a hydrology professor on campus. The jury at Pima County Superior Court took less than three hours to decide that 48-year-old Murad Dervish murdered Thomas Meixner. In October 2022, Thomas Meixner, head of the University’s Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences, was shot 11 times near his office and did not survive. Professor Meixner was 52 years old. Dervish, a former master’s degree student in atmospheric sciences, had been expelled from the university several months before the shooting due to ongoing issues with professors

Former grad student found guilty in on-campus killing of hydrology professor
Lifestyle

Is a sexless marriage normal? Experts say this is why so many couples stop having sex

TV shows, radio, and social media might make you think every couple is constantly having amazing sex. But for many Americans, that’s just not the reality. According to Everyday Health, a study from 2018 in the Archives of Sexual Behavior found that about 15% of married people hadn’t had sex in the past year. Moreover, 13.5% hadn’t had sex in the past five years. These numbers tend to increase as people get older. A study published in May 2019 in the Journals of Gerontology looked at 1,900 married adults aged 57 to 85. It found that 40% of them hadn’t

Is a sexless marriage normal? Experts say this is why so many couples stop having sex
World|News

Detectives find new emails tying suspect to Madeleine McCann disappearance

German authorities have announced that they have discovered an email account linked to Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect in the disappearance and presumed murder of three-year-old British girl Madeleine McCann. Detective Titus Stampa of Germany’s Federal Crime Police provided this information in court, according to the Times of London. Titus Stampa, a detective with Germany’s Federal Crime Police, testified about this discovery during a court session. The outlet reported that the email account in question belongs to Brueckner, who is currently being tried for unrelated rape and child sexual abuse charges. Stampa said he was restricted from revealing further details

Detectives find new emails tying suspect to Madeleine McCann disappearance
News

Revealing the truth: Honored veteran and community leader shocks community in his final farewell

A Vietnam War veteran who recently passed away used his obituary to come out as gay, sharing a deeply personal secret he had kept his entire life. Col. Edward Thomas Ryan, an 85-year-old resident of Albany, New York, chose this final message to reveal his truth and ensure his story would be known. In his obituary, Ryan revealed, “I was gay all my life,” feeling at peace now that his secret was out. Ryan’s obituary describes him as a highly honored veteran and dedicated community member per CBS News. He had a career as a retired firefighter, founded the radio

Revealing the truth: Honored veteran and community leader shocks community in his final farewell
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Woman returns from laundry trip with a creepy surprise in her hair

A New York woman had an unusual experience that went viral online – a spider in her hair! In an unsettling situation, a 34-year-old woman named Lyndsay from New York City unknowingly brought home an unwanted passenger after going to the basement – a giant spider had made a nest in her hair. Her husband snapped a photo of the hair-raising situation and shared it on Reddit showing the back of Lyndsay’s head with what appeared to be a fancy clip at first, sending shivers down the spines of internet users everywhere The creepy discovery happened when Lyndsay felt something

Woman returns from laundry trip with a creepy surprise in her hair
News

"Armed and dangerous" murder suspect sparks manhunt in Arkansas

"Armed and dangerous" murder suspect sparks manhunt in Arkansas

"Armed and dangerous" murder suspect sparks manhunt in Arkansas
News

Emergency crews arrive too late to save 7-year-old

A 7-year-old boy dies in a farm accident involving agricultural machinery. Learn about farm safety for children.

Emergency crews arrive too late to save 7-year-old
News

Ex-boyfriend arrested after woman's body found in Gulfport Cemetery

The police arrested a 23-year-old man after his ex was found dead, wrapped in a sheet, in a car at a Gulfport graveyard. People are alarmed and wondering how this individual was released from jail so recently. Police doing a wellness check discovered 22-year-old Lauren Johansen’s body at the cemetery. The Sun Herald and WLOX report that police found her cut up and bundled in a sheet. Bricen Rivers, the suspect, fled when the police arrived. After a few hours of searching, they caught Rivers on Wednesday and booked him into the Harrison County jail for murder. This incident occurred

Ex-boyfriend arrested after woman's body found in Gulfport Cemetery
News

Former NFL player and wife arrested following son's mysterious disappearance

Daniel Muir's son was found after a 2-week search. Parents arrested on multiple charges.

Former NFL player and wife arrested following son's mysterious disappearance
Crime

N.J. woman pleads guilty to killing roommate with household items

Mary Carbone, 60 allegedly admitted using household goods to kill her roommate, ending a case that had been pending since 2020. In 2020, Carbone, admitted to killing Frank Stochel, then 56, at their home in Pine Lake Park, Manchester Township.

N.J. woman pleads guilty to killing roommate with household items
Crime

Man stabbed in front of children at New York amusement park

Man stabbed in front of children at New York amusement park

Man stabbed in front of children at New York amusement park
Local

New study debunks myths regarding California homelessness

The study found that 91% of participants were California residents who were homeless, and 75% resided in the same county that they had a previous home in. Furthermore, 66% of them were from California, and 87% were from the United States.

New study debunks myths regarding California homelessness
Crime

Chris Brown sued for $50 million over alleged backstage assault

Four people who attended a Chris Brown concert in Fort Worth, Texas, say the singer and his companions attacked them last week. They are suing Brown and Live Nation for $50 million. The claim, which was filed Monday in Harris County, Texas, says that Brown and some of his friends “brutally and severely beat” the plaintiffs after the show last Friday at Dickies Arena. They say they were called backstage after the show, which was part of Brown’s 11:11 Tour. The four men filing are Larry Parker, Joseph Lewis, Charles Bush, and Da Marcus Powell. The Independent got a copy

Chris Brown sued for $50 million over alleged backstage assault
Lifestyle|Travel

Woman claims stress from JetBlue incident caused cancer relapse

A California woman claims her cancer returned due to stress caused by an incident with a JetBlue flight attendant over her emotional support animal. In a lawsuit, 51-year-old Oksana Kiritchenko alleges her health declined after she and her husband were humiliated by a JetBlue crewmember who refused to allow their 23-pound French bulldog, Pier, to sit with them in first class. According to the complaint obtained by The Independent, the disagreement led to the plane returning to the terminal, where the Kiritchenkos were removed. The lawsuit claims their right to be accompanied by a emotional support animal, as protected by

Woman claims stress from JetBlue incident caused cancer relapse
Lifestyle

Soak up the sun at LA's most elite hotel pools without booking a room

LA's most elite hotel pools

Soak up the sun at LA's most elite hotel pools without booking a room

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