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Crime
NYPD charges 16-year-old in deadly robbery of healthcare worker
NYPD charges 16-year-old in deadly robbery of healthcare worker
Pooja is a content specialist with a knack for writing. With a deep rooted interest in news and content writing, she has worked as a journalist with brands like CNBC-TV18 and Mirror Now. She has a PG Diploma in TV journalism and has worked across all sectors of content creation - TV production, content creation for digital platforms, anchor videos for YouTube and writing for various digital websites. Currently covering news on the LA Post, her goal is to write content that piques reader interest. Pooja spends her free time dancing, traveling and playing.
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Crime
Terrifying abduction leads to unthinkable tragedy for young Boy
Bennett Dornellas, a 3-year-old burn survivor, returns home after a harrowing kidnapping and vehicle arson incident by his father
Crime
Welfare check uncovers brutal murder of nonbinary teen
Shocking details emerge in the Shane Curry murder case, where a 20-year-old is accused of fatally stabbing his partner in Stow,
Lifestyle
Toddlers' tablet time linked to angry outbursts, study finds
New study reveals how tablet overuse and excessive screen time may impair preschoolers' emotional development.
Crime
Knife-wielding triple murder suspect killed in NYPD shootout
NYPD officers fatally shot a knife-wielding suspect accused of triple murder in Brooklyn during an arrest attempt. The incident involving Vilmond Jean-Baptiste raises questions about police tactics and use of force.
News
Newsom, Demi Lovato sign bill to financially protect child influencers
California Gov. Gavin Newsom made it official: child influencers will now have financial security like other young entertainers. With pop star Demi Lovato by his side, Newsom signed bills AB 1880 – authored by Assemblymember Juan Alanis – and SB 764 – authored by Sen. Steve Padilla – to protect young online creators from financial abuse and keep their earnings safe. According to the new law, AB 1880 expands the existing protections under the Coogan Law to include child influencers, putting them on par with child actors. Under SB 764, parents or guardians of child vloggers must put a portion
Lifestyle
Bride's child-free wedding sparks friendship drama and online debate
A bride’s decision to maintain a child-free wedding policy has sparked debate on the popular online forum Reddit. The bride, who shared her story anonymously on Reddit’s “Am I the A——?” forum, described her desire for a “formal, adult affair without the interruptions that can come with having kids around.” She and her fiance explicitly mentioned the child-free policy on their wedding invitations. While most guests accepted the policy without issue, one close friend who recently had a baby called the bride to express her inability to attend without her newborn. The friend, who is still breastfeeding, stated she had
Crime
Teacher's night out ends in 20-year sentence
A former high school educator in Idaho was sentenced to a minimum of two years in prison after pleading guilty to the sexual assault of a minor, with a potential maximum sentence of 20 years. According to court records, Jessica Lawson, 36, entered a guilty plea for two counts of the charge as part of a plea agreement. Lawson’s sentencing took place after he was arrested in St. Anthony, Idaho, in November 2023. When law enforcement officers pulled over a vehicle with a malfunctioning taillight, they apprehended Lawson. Lawson was seated in the passenger seat while a teenage boy was
Crime
Accused child killer deemed unfit for trial
A woman accused of fatally stabbing a 3-year-old boy outside an Ohio supermarket has been found incompetent to stand trial. Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge John Russo issued the ruling in mid-September. Bionca Ellis, 33, of Cleveland, will remain hospitalized indefinitely following the decision. Judge Russo stated that Ellis could potentially face trial in the future if her condition improves. This ruling halted all proceedings in this case. The incident took place in North Olmsted, a Cleveland suburb, on June 3. Authorities claim that Ellis purportedly tailed Julian Wood and his mother, Margot Wood, from within a Giant Eagle supermarket
Crime
High-profile death row inmate killed in prison yard attack
A California prison stabbing at Calipatria State Prison claims the life of a death row inmate. Authorities investigate the fatal attack involving multiple prisoners and recovered weapons.
Crime
Man sentenced to life for brutal laundromat murder
A Mississippi man has pleaded guilty to a gruesome murder that took place at an RV park laundromat in Biloxi in 2020. Clint Barrett Brower, 45, admitted to killing and dismembering Micah Harrington, 41, on Monday, June 3. The incident occurred on May 26, 2020, when Brower encountered Harrington at the laundromat. The two men did not know each other. According to court records, surveillance footage showed Brower briefly speaking with Harrington before fatally stabbing him more than 30 times with a large butcher knife he had in his bag. “I took the knife and killed him,” Brower admitted in
News
Woman falls from freeway overpass plummeting 30 feet
A woman is in critical condition after falling from a Houston freeway following a collision on Sunday, October 6. The incident occurred on the I-69 Eastex Freeway around 9 p.m., according to local ABC affiliate KTRK-TV. The Houston Police Department reported that the woman’s vehicle had broken down in a southbound lane of the freeway. After activating her hazard lights, she exited her car to call for a tow truck. While waiting outside her vehicle, she was struck by another car, causing her to fall over the freeway overpass wall. Police estimate the woman fell between 25 to 30 feet,
Crime
Teen in custody for gruesome stabbing murder of his own mother
A Florida teen has been charged with his mother's murder, two years after his father's death. Explore the shocking details of this complex case involving juvenile crime and domestic violence.
Health
Deflate your airplane belly with these doctor-approved tricks
Discover expert strategies to prevent and alleviate airplane belly. Learn how to avoid in-flight bloating and enjoy a more comfortable air travel experience.
Lifestyle|Travel
Cryptic captions, hidden locations dominate travel Instagram
Explore the latest Instagram travel trends, from photo dumps to cryptic captions. Discover how social media sharing is evolving.
Lifestyle
Mental health professionals address severe psychological impact of catfishing
Discover the world of catfishing in online dating. Learn to identify red flags, protect yourself from scams, and navigate digital relationships safely. Don't get hooked by fake profiles!
Crime
Federal prison awaits Santa Monica woman caught mailing drugs from Utah to Wisconsin
A Santa Monica woman was sentenced to eight years in federal prison on August 22 for attempting to possess methamphetamine intended for distribution. Heather Carter, 50, received the sentence from Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson after pleading guilty to the charge on March 14. The case began in January 2022 when law enforcement received information about Carter’s regular trips to California to purchase methamphetamine, which she allegedly mailed back to Wisconsin for distribution. On September 19, 2022, authorities intercepted a package Carter mailed from Washington, Utah, to her home in Coon Valley, Wisconsin. The package contained cocaine, fentanyl,
Health
One in five American adults grapple with daily loneliness, new national survey reveals
A recent national survey revealed that one in five adults in the United States experiences loneliness on a daily basis. The findings, part of the Gallup National Health and Well-Being Index, indicate that 20% of American adults reported feeling lonely “a lot of the day yesterday.” This figure represents an increase from earlier this year and marks the highest rate of daily loneliness recorded in the past two years. However, it remains below the peak of 25% observed during the COVID-19 pandemic from 2019 to 2021. Dan Witters, research director of the Gallup National Health and Well-Being Index, offered insight
Science|Local
USC researcher shatters long-held beliefs about fault line behavior
New research on earthquake fault friction challenges long-held beliefs, potentially improving seismic forecasting. USC study reveals complex temperature-friction relationship in rock mechanics, reshaping our understanding of earthquake dynamics.
Lifestyle
TikTok's addictive design under fire as 13 states, D.C. launch legal battle
In a significant legal challenge to one of the world’s most popular social media platforms, more than a dozen states have filed lawsuits against TikTok. They alleged that the company deliberately designed its app to keep young users addicted while misleading the public about its safety measures. The bipartisan group of attorneys general, led by California and New York, filed separate lawsuits in 13 states and the District of Columbia. The legal actions accuse TikTok of violating consumer protection laws and contributing to a growing mental health crisis among teenagers. At the heart of the lawsuits is the claim that
Lifestyle
Travelers alarmed by recent bedbug sighting on New York to Detroit flight
Discover the recent incident of bedbugs on flights and learn expert advice on preventing insect encounters during air travel. Find out how airlines are responding to these concerns and what measures passengers can take to ensure a pest-free journey.
Lifestyle
Passengers unite against Spirit Airlines in unexpected crop top showdown
Two women claim removal from a Spirit Airlines flight for wearing crop tops, sparking debate on airline dress codes and passenger rights.
Crime
Tenants trapped during building rampage say warning signs were ignored for months
Marina del Rey shooting lawsuit filed by Pearl Apartments tenants against Equity Residential. Learn about the alleged negligence and safety concerns leading to this legal action.
Crime
Woman poisoned boyfriend's sweet tea after $30M inheritance hoax
A North Dakota woman receives 25 years for the antifreeze poisoning murder of her boyfriend over a fake inheritance scam of $30 million. Discover the shocking details of this tragic case and its aftermath.
Lifestyle
Reddit backs woman who kept secret from in-laws
Discover a gripping Reddit family drama where a Canadian woman shocks her German in-laws by revealing she understood their harsh criticisms.
