Today: October 05, 2024
Today: October 05, 2024

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Crime

Woman is stabbed to death inside Southern California Walmart

Tragic stabbing at Lake Elsinore Walmart leaves 65-year-old employee dead. Suspect arrested in apparent random attack. Community in shock as investigation unfolds and safety concerns rise.

Woman is stabbed to death inside Southern California Walmart
Crime

The Gavin Smith disappearance and murder is unraveled in Netflix docuseries

Netflix's new true crime show explores the mysterious disappearance and tragic fate of Hollywood exec Gavin Smith, unraveling a tale of affairs and violence.

The Gavin Smith disappearance and murder is unraveled in Netflix docuseries
Crime

LAPD arrests "Reflector Vest Crew" burglars during heist

Los Angeles police arrested a group of suspected burglars accused of wearing construction worker vests as disguises to steal from homes in affluent neighborhoods.

LAPD arrests "Reflector Vest Crew" burglars during heist
Crime

Texas bought lethal injection drugs from compound pharmacy

Texas has been obtaining lethal injection drugs from a local compounding pharmacy with a history of safety violations, according to records obtained by NPR.

Texas bought lethal injection drugs from compound pharmacy
Crime

Target store in Sacramento faces fines for calling 911 too often

Sacramento, CA, saw city officials threaten to fine a Target store for frequently calling 911 due to a surge in thefts. Throughout the past year, the Target store in Land Park, Sacramento, has been repeatedly hit by theft.

Target store in Sacramento faces fines for calling 911 too often
Crime

Rolex robber now faces murder charges in Newport Beach Mall case

A man on probation for a previous armed robbery now stands accused of killing a tourist at Newport Beach’s Fashion Island mall. Leroy McCrary, 26, who once carried out an armed robbery for a Rolex, is now charged with the murder of 68-year-old New Zealand tourist Patricia "Trish" McKay.

Rolex robber now faces murder charges in Newport Beach Mall case
Crime

Australian man admits shoving US mathematician to death

It took nearly three decades, but the tragic death of Scott Johnson, whose body was found at the base of North Head cliffs in Manly, Australia, is now understood as a crime, not a suicide. Steve Johnson, Scott’s brother, was the driving force behind this revelation, having dedicated 30 years to prove his brother was murdered.

Australian man admits shoving US mathematician to death
Crime

Shirtless man is arrested after running across tarmac at LAX

A passenger at the Los Angeles International Airport, apparently suffering a mental health crisis, was taken into custody last month after running onto the tarmac and toward a plane. According to Police Captain Karla Rodriguez of the Los Angeles Airport Police, a man, who has not been identified, “became irate” inside Terminal 4 around 6 a.m. and made his way out onto the airfield. Cell phone footage from KCAL shows the shirtless man sprinting near an American Airlines plane with an officer chasing him. Once the man reached a nearby JetBlue aircraft, the officer tackled him on the tarmac.  Law

Shirtless man is arrested after running across tarmac at LAX
Crime

Teen ballerina's life cut short in Florida boating hit-and-run

Tragedy struck on May 11 near a Key Biscayne beach in Florida. Ella Adler, a 15-year-old ballerina cherished by her family and school, met a tragic end while waterskiing. She was struck by a boater who then fled the scene. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission stated that Ella was hit by a boat painted with a light blue color. The vessel continued moving westward after the accident. The Ransom Everglades School in Coconut Grove, Florida, expressed deep sorrow following Ella Adler’s untimely death. She was remembered for her vibrant presence and remarkable achievements within the school community. Ella’s

Teen ballerina's life cut short in Florida boating hit-and-run
Crime

Children slept as mother fought for life in shallow grave

A Prescott, Arizona man was handed down a life sentence without parole for the brutal 2017 killing of his wife, whom prosecutors claim fought violently after being buried alive in a crudely dug grave about 10 miles from their home as their two daughters slumbered.  At 62-years-old, David Pagniano opted to plead guilty before his trial commenced, permitting the judge to determine his punishment without a plea bargain. On May 9, Pagniano received an additional 16½ year prison term for kidnapping, forgery, and fraud charges, as stated by the Yavapai County Attorney’s Office. “Sandra was abducted from her residence while

Children slept as mother fought for life in shallow grave
Lifestyle

Tormented by intrusive thoughts? You're not alone.

Experts warn that social media's portrayal of intrusive thoughts may oversimplify a complex issue, potentially misleading those who genuinely struggle.

Tormented by intrusive thoughts? You're not alone.
Lifestyle

Ghost stories: How vanishing acts are becoming the new breakup

A woman’s viral TikTok video about a unique problem she faces in modern dating has sparked a major online debate. Zoe Marner, a 22-year-old from Montreal, shared her experiences in a video that has gained more than 622,200 views and over 93,000 likes. Marner explained in her video that she struggles someone with opinions on big issues. “My dating experiences are usually positive, although, I am what some consider picky. I get along with all my dates and sometimes pursue it further, but I find a deep connection to be pretty rare,” she told Newsweek She also says that she

Ghost stories: How vanishing acts are becoming the new breakup
Lifestyle

Millennials are cutting off their parents and this is why

A growing number of young adults are cutting ties with their parents, citing reasons of mental health and personal boundaries, according to recent reports and expert analysis. The trend, known as “familial rupture,” affects approximately 12 million people in the UK, or about one-fifth of families, based on a survey by the charity Stand Alone. Usually, it’s the younger ones slamming the door shut on their parents. Experts attribute this trend to multiple factors, with social media playing a significant role, according to Dr. Kaur. She explained to the Daily Mail that social media platforms have increased focus on individualism

Millennials are cutting off their parents and this is why
Lifestyle

Secrets exposed: Inside the world of “are we dating the same guy?”

"Are We Dating the Same Guy?" Facebook groups spark controversy. Women share dating experiences, but privacy concerns and unintended consequences raise ethical questions.

Secrets exposed: Inside the world of “are we dating the same guy?”
Lifestyle

Gaslighting and love-bombing, meet spider-webbing

Spider-webbing" is the latest toxic dating trend. Experts explain how manipulators trap partners in unhealthy relationships and offer tips to spot red flags.

Gaslighting and love-bombing, meet spider-webbing
Lifestyle

Can peeling an orange truly measure love and commitment?

The "orange peel theory" trend on social media has sparked debate. Relationship experts weigh in on its validity and potential pitfalls in measuring love.

Can peeling an orange truly measure love and commitment?
Lifestyle

Gen Zers are leaving work behind and choosing a 'NEET' lifestyle instead

Gen Z is leaving behind the conventional idea of jobs and school to become adults. An increasing amount of today’s youth are skipping out on employment opportunities and the traditional paths people take. This is leading to a global spike in unemployment among the younger generations. The driving force behind this movement is known as “NEETs” – individuals who are not employed, in education, or receiving any training.   Based on data from the International Labour Organization, one out of every five people worldwide between the ages of 15 and 24 currently falls into the NEET category. This pattern of avoiding

Gen Zers are leaving work behind and choosing a 'NEET' lifestyle instead
Lifestyle

Dutch couple's final act of love: Dying together through euthanasia

Dutch couple's final act of love

Dutch couple's final act of love: Dying together through euthanasia
Lifestyle

When love doesn't fly and the law has to step in

A New Zealand woman’s attempt to sue her boyfriend for missing a flight has been rejected. The order laid out how this woman claimed her boyfriend broke a verbal agreement to drive her to the airport for her flight, which she ended up missing because he didn’t show up. The couple whose names weren’t revealed, had been an item for six and a half years. The woman was jetting off to see a concert with some pals, and she’d arranged for her boyfriend to drop her at the airport, crash at her place while she was gone, and keep an

When love doesn't fly and the law has to step in
Lifestyle

Work from anywhere revolution turns vacation rentals into office hotspots

These days, more and more remote employees are teaming up to rent vacation rentals for a week or two. Thanks to the freedom of working remotely, workers get to enjoy a mini-getaway without burning through their precious paid time off. One such group was Ivy, a 30-year-old project manager living in Raleigh, North Carolina, and her friends living in Washington D.C. all have roles that allow them to work from anywhere. In a video that went viral on TikTok with over 468,000 views, Ivy shared clips from their “WFH getaway week” renting a lakehouse in Deep Creek Lake, Maryland. The

Work from anywhere revolution turns vacation rentals into office hotspots
Lifestyle

Boyfriend's LinkedIn reply sparks TikTok drama and relationship debate

A young woman named Alice Richardson recently had a funny social media exchange with her boyfriend that went viral. Richardson, who creates content online, shared a TikTok video poking fun at how her boyfriend responded very formally when she congratulated him on a promotion over LinkedIn. In the video, she playfully accused him of distancing himself after his career advancement. “My boyfriend just friend-zoned me. After he got promoted and I have the receipts,” Richardson said in an exaggerated reaction. Richardson clarified to Newsweek that she was not genuinely offended, attributing the interaction to her boyfriend’s professional approach on LinkedIn

Boyfriend's LinkedIn reply sparks TikTok drama and relationship debate
Lifestyle

Uninvited 'cat woman' disrupts lakeside wedding ceremony

cat-obsessed woman disrupts Oklahoma wedding ceremony

Uninvited 'cat woman' disrupts lakeside wedding ceremony
Lifestyle

A simple store policy exposed this boyfriend's dirty secret

A woman is picking up the pieces after her longtime boyfriend’s infidelity was exposed in a most surprising way at a jewelry store renowned for its unconventional sales policies, a close friend says. In a TikTok video, Tallulah Rose talk about the incident that abruptly ended her friend’s two-year relationship and sparked a heated online discourse. According to Rose, her friend and her now-ex-boyfriend visited luxury jeweler Darry Ring to shop for an engagement ring. However, staff refused to complete the sale when the boyfriend attempted to make his purchase. The reason? According to the store’s website, Darry Ring has

A simple store policy exposed this boyfriend's dirty secret
Lifestyle

Decoding the hidden world of Gen Z's personal slang dictionaries

Gen Zers are taking language into their own hands and creating friend dictionaries – making up humorous words and inside joke phrases that only they and their close friends truly understand. The trend of crafting these personalized “friend dictionaries” filled with coded Gen Z slang is exploding on TikTok.  Young people on the video-sharing app have been quizzing each other on the unique meanings behind quirky made-up slang words like “nosetta” (a nosey person), “dog chow” (terrible tasting food), and “excruciating pain au chocolat” (feeling bloated after eating too much). Their private lingo allows friends and family members to communicate

Decoding the hidden world of Gen Z's personal slang dictionaries
Lifestyle

Backyard bud boom sweeps L.A. as gardeners learn to grow weed

Let’s be real – the idea of growing your own weed plant outdoors at home in Los Angeles always seemed way too complicated, right? Well, a new wave of workshops popping up at nurseries all over the city is shedding light on an unexpected truth: cultivating the sticky icky al fresco in your SoCal backyard or patio can actually be as simple as tending to a tomato plant. These hands-on learning sessions are the brainchild of two herb experts on a demystifying mission – Emily Gogol, a seasoned grow master from Oregon, and author Penny Barthel, who literally penned the

Backyard bud boom sweeps L.A. as gardeners learn to grow weed

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