Today: November 21, 2024
Today: November 21, 2024

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Crime

DNA revelation: new suspect named in Hawaii 1991 murder of Dana Ireland

Hawaii Island police have named a suspect in the 1991 attack on Dana Ireland using DNA technology, bringing closure to a case more than three decades old. 

DNA revelation: new suspect named in Hawaii 1991 murder of Dana Ireland
News

Audi Italia director dies in mountain climbing accident in Italy

Fabrizio Longo, director of Audi Italia since 2013 and an experienced mountain climber, died Saturday after falling during a solo ascent of Cima Payer in northern Italy. He was 62

Audi Italia director dies in mountain climbing accident in Italy
Lifestyle

TikTok influencer exposes Mormon wives secret activities

Salt Lake City – A popular TikTok creator known as part of the “MomTok” community has revealed details about a “soft-swinging” scandal that led to her divorce and rocked the social media group. Taylor Frankie Paul, a Mormon influencer with a large following on TikTok, discussed the events surrounding her 2022 divorce from her husband, Tate Paul, in Hulu’s new documentary series “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.“ “I got on a TikTok live,” Paul says in the series. “I, at least, wanted to explain that to people. My husband wanted to share. He did want to open that up. So

TikTok influencer exposes Mormon wives secret activities
Crime

Former pastor arrested in prostitution sting operation in Texas

Plano police arrested a former pastor in a prostitution sting, charging him with attempting to pay for sex. Court documents show Terren Dames, 51, who formerly led North Dallas Community Bible Fellowship, was charged with soliciting prostitution in June. It’s a felony in Texas. Plano police allege Dames called an undercover officer on May 2 and offered to pay $150 for sex. The arrest was part of a routine operation targeting buyers of commercial sex, officials said. According to the affidavit, Dames was directed to a motel and was recorded knocking on a door. He then confirmed his presence via

Former pastor arrested in prostitution sting operation in Texas
Crime

Child support dispute sparks deadly shooting in D.C.

A Maryland man has been found guilty of the murder of his ex-girlfriend and her mother, as well as the attempted murder of his infant child, in a shooting over child support. 

Child support dispute sparks deadly shooting in D.C.
Crime

Fatal assault by roommate at nursing facility leads to lawsuit in California

The family of a 98-year-old grandmother is suing a Santa Clara nursing facility, Mission Skilled Nursing and Subacute Center, for the death of their loved one, who was fatally injured by her roommate.

Fatal assault by roommate at nursing facility leads to lawsuit in California
News

Unwanted spotlight: cancer survivor leaves his own celebration party

A cancer survivor's dilemma unfolds as he leaves his own remission party. Explore the clash between privacy and celebration in this thought-provoking story.

Unwanted spotlight: cancer survivor leaves his own celebration party
Crime

Online gaming encounter led to months of grooming before suspect's flight at LAX

Chilean man arrested for online grooming of teen girl via Roblox. Learn about internet safety for kids.

Online gaming encounter led to months of grooming before suspect's flight at LAX
Lifestyle

TikTok's 'cousin face' trend has roots in neuroscience

The phenomenon known as “cousin face” — where strangers’ faces seem oddly familiar — has gained popularity on social media, but experts say it’s rooted in how the human brain processes and recognizes facial features. While not a formal scientific term, “cousin face” describes the experience of thinking you recognize someone you’ve never met or being repeatedly mistaken for someone else. Researchers say this occurrence stems from the brain’s innate ability to detect and remember faces. “Our brains are tuned to pick up on familiar patterns, which helps us navigate social interactions more smoothly,” said Cheryl Groskopf, a licensed therapist

TikTok's 'cousin face' trend has roots in neuroscience
News

Woman emerges alive after grueling 800-foot canyon climb

A missing hiker’s 12-day ordeal in the California wilderness ended when rescuers found her near the Yuba River. The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office announced they’d found her on Friday, Sept. 6. Esmeralda Marie Pineda vanished on Aug. 26 while camping with friends near Yuba River and Sweetland Creek, roughly 60 miles from Sacramento. Pineda’s friends raised the alarm almost two weeks ago when they found her missing.  According to Sgt. Dustin Moe, the day before she went missing, Pineda mentioned to her friends that she wanted to head back to Sacramento. The next day, she was gone. “Her friends went

Woman emerges alive after grueling 800-foot canyon climb
Crime

A Fortune Sinks with the Yacht—And HPE Makes an Unexpected Power Move

Tech giant Hewlett Packard Enterprise isn’t backing down from its legal battle with the late Mike Lynch’s estate, even after the British businessman’s tragic death off the Italian coast. HPE wants Lynch’s estate to pay a whopping $4 billion. Back in 2022, a UK court sided with HPE, agreeing that Lynch and his CFO, Sushovan Hussain, had pulled a fast one when they sold their company, Autonomy. The origin of this entire situation can be traced back to 2011, when HPE acquired Lynch’s company, Autonomy, for a cool $11 billion. In 2015, HPE sued Lynch and Hussain for $6.5 billion,

A Fortune Sinks with the Yacht—And HPE Makes an Unexpected Power Move
Lifestyle

Soar, sip, and dig for gems in Southern California's secret getaway

Nestled in Riverside County, the charming town of Temecula has become a go-to getaway spot for weekend warriors looking to sip wine and soak up the outdoors. Just a stone’s throw from San Diego and Los Angeles, Temecula’s laid-back vibe and mix of wineries, breweries, and hiking trails make it the perfect getaway. With 50+ wineries dotting the valley, Temecula is a wine lover’s dream come true. Want to spice up your wine tasting? Check out these cool tours that’ll take you beyond the tasting room. Giddy up and wine down with Saddle Up Wine Tours. These guys rescue horses

Soar, sip, and dig for gems in Southern California's secret getaway
Crime

Missing Man Found Dead in Church Well After Weeks-Long Search

A 21-year-old man missing for weeks was found dead Monday at the bottom of a 50-foot well outside a Virginia church, the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office reported. Churchgoers at St. Stephen Ruza Church in rural Mecklenburg County alerted authorities after noticing a foul odor. Police retrieved the body, later identified as Horne through fingerprints by the state medical examiner’s office. Horne disappeared on August 15 near Simmons Truck Stop in Bracey, just 6 miles from where his body was discovered. He had been traveling with Met by Love Ministries, a North Carolina faith group, when he reportedly walked away alone

Missing Man Found Dead in Church Well After Weeks-Long Search
Lifestyle|Local

'This heat is no joke': TikToker's chilling last words before Disney run turns Fatal

On Sunday, September 8, Disneyland was shaken by tragedy when a celebrated TikToker passed away shortly after completing the park’s Halloween Half Marathon.  Bobby Graves, known as Caleb, collapsed just past the finish line at 7 a.m., having blazed through the 13-mile course in less than two hours. Medics jumped into action, trying everything to save him before rushing him to the hospital, but it was too late. “Fire and rescue personnel were right there on the scene,” Sutter explained, noting that “emergency services could not have been there any faster” to attend to the popular influencer.  The cause of

'This heat is no joke': TikToker's chilling last words before Disney run turns Fatal
Science

Asteroid particles spark massive scientific breakthrough

Scientists are buzzing about NASA‘s first-ever asteroid sample from Bennu, which is turning up some surprises about how our solar system came to be. After a grueling seven-year space odyssey, OSIRIS-REx snagged the cleanest asteroid bits we’ve ever gotten our hands on. Since touching down last year, the space dirt has been revealing all sorts of cosmic secrets. Before they even cracked open the main container, scientists found the lid was coated in carbon-rich stuff – the building blocks of life as we know it. The NASA team dug deeper and found organic matter in the sample, just as they

Asteroid particles spark massive scientific breakthrough
Lifestyle

Retirement reality check reveals Gen X financial struggles

Gen Xers are facing an uncertain retirement, and some are dubbing them “Silver Squatters” because they might end up crashing with their kids due to money troubles. Prudential Financial’s survey reveal the typical 55-year-old has only saved $50,000 for retirement, nowhere near enough for comfort. The study shows that about a quarter of Gen Xers in their mid-50s count on their kids to help pay the bills during retirement. Generation X, born between ’65 and ’80, is battered by inflation, vanishing pensions, and depends on Social Security. The “Silver Squatter” label reflects concerns that some Gen Xers may need to

Retirement reality check reveals Gen X financial struggles
Health

Swimsuit model's life shattered by antibiotic allergy

Bangkok: A Thai woman who worked as an IT professional and part-time swimsuit model is recovering from a severe allergic reaction that left her with extensive skin damage after being repeatedly given antibiotics she was allergic to, according to statements she provided to Viral Press. On June 18, Sasinan Chuenlosang, 31, took herself to a Bangkok hospital, feeling ill with a sore throat and red eyes. The doctors diagnosed it as tonsillitis and administered Ceftriaxone, a heavy-duty antibiotic. “The pain was so bad that I really felt like I was going to die,” she said. “It was intense. My entire

Swimsuit model's life shattered by antibiotic allergy
Crime

Husband shoots wife outside elementary school after dropping off kids

A husband shot his wife outside a Wichita elementary school on the morning of Monday, Sept. 23, leaving her with serious injuries, police said. Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter told reporters the couple had just dropped their kids off at Cessna Elementary when gunfire erupted around 9:16 a.m. The woman was shot in the chest and ran toward the school seeking help. “At the point that our deputy arrived, [the victim] had the gun pointing at her head, and the deputy took cover,” Easter said at a news conference. “And then, when the suspect stepped a little bit away from

Husband shoots wife outside elementary school after dropping off kids
Lifestyle|Local

From beach to peak: LA's hidden ski paradise just hours away

Discover the best ski resorts near LA for thrilling winter adventures in Southern California's snowy mountains.

From beach to peak: LA's hidden ski paradise just hours away
Crime

Disturbing family feud: Grandmother arrested for shooting baby in the face

Shocking case of family violence: Ohio grandmother shoots infant granddaughter, shows no remorse.

Disturbing family feud: Grandmother arrested for shooting baby in the face
Local

Viral cheerleader's sudden death stuns TV audience

Emily Gold, 17, America's Got Talent cheerleader, found dead in Rancho Cucamonga. Police suspect suicide.

Viral cheerleader's sudden death stuns TV audience
Crime

Crypto scammer poses as Google AI expert to steal $1.2M from woman

Woman loses retirement savings in complex Cryptocurrency scam. Learn how to protect yourself from online investment fraud.

Crypto scammer poses as Google AI expert to steal $1.2M from woman
Health

Misuse of weight loss drug leads to hospitalization spike in Utah

Calls to Utah Poison Control about weight loss drug misuse have skyrocketed, with a shocking 600% jump that has experts worried about how people are using these medications. They’re advising caution with drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy, which contain semaglutide. These drugs have become extremely popular lately, and now there’s a shortage, so the FDA is allowing compounded versions. Amberly Johnson, director of Utah Poison Control, is alarmed by the increase in calls. “We’ve seen an increase—about a 600% increase in calls reported to us,” Johnson stated. Many of these calls stem from individuals mistakenly taking incorrect doses of the

Misuse of weight loss drug leads to hospitalization spike in Utah
Entertainment

Modern Family actor lifts curtain on Hollywood's hidden ugliness

Eric Stonestreet, best known for playing Cam on “Modern Family,” recently dished about showbiz life, comparing his Kansas City roots to the flashy Los Angeles scene. Chatting with Graham Bensinger, the 53-year-old opened up on life after “Modern Family,” giving us an outsider’s take on Tinseltown. Since wrapping up “Modern Family,” Stonestreet’s been living in Kansas City, but his L.A. work trips have really put the business under a microscope. “What I realized it does is it highlights everything great about our business, the entertainment business,” the actor reflected. “And it highlights all the douchebaggery of our business. It amplifies

Modern Family actor lifts curtain on Hollywood's hidden ugliness
Travel|Local

Explore Ojai's natural beauty and small-town charm

Discover Ojai, a spiritual escape in SoCal with outdoor adventures and natural beauty. Explore hiking trails, cycling routes, and more.

Explore Ojai's natural beauty and small-town charm

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