| 02.10.2023 20:07
North Dakota lawmaker and his family killed in Utah plane crash
BISMARCK, N.D. - A state senator from North Dakota, his wife and their two young children died when the small plane they were traveling in crashed in Utah, a Senate leader said Monday. Doug Larsen's death was confirmed Monday in an email that Republican Senate Majority Leader David Hogue sent to hi...
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| 02.10.2023 18:27
I fell in love with my delivery guy - now we're the full family package
She wanted this hot delivery hunk's junk - and now she's got the full package. Struck by a bolt of bravery, one spunky single lady decided to "shoot her shot" at a musclebound mail courier, asking him out on a date via text messages without ever getting a glimpse at his face. And six months later,...
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| 02.10.2023 16:23
Microsoft C.E.O. Testifies That Google's Power in Search Is Ubiquitous
Satya Nadella , Microsoft's chief executive, testified on Monday that Google's power in online search was so ubiquitous that even his company found it difficult to compete on the internet, becoming the government's highest-profile witness in its landmark antitrust trial against the search giant. In...
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| 02.10.2023 15:28
'Boopac Shakur,' who outed pedophiles online, fatally shot at restaurant after accusing suspect
A Michigan man who used social media to attempt to catch pedophiles was fatally shot during a dispute with a person he accused of being a predator over the weekend, police say. Robert Wayne Lee, 40, boasted a combined following of over 60,000 on Instagram and Facebook, where he was known as "Boopac...
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| 02.10.2023 14:58
North Dakota state senator Doug Larsen, his wife and 2 children killed in Utah plane crash
A state senator from North Dakota, his wife and their two young children died when the small plane they were riding crashed in Utah, a Senate leader said Monday. Doug Larsen's death was confirmed Monday in an email that Republican Senate Majority Leader David Hogue sent to his fellow senators and w...
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| 02.10.2023 14:50
How to maintain and protect your online privacy
Make sure you protect yourself online with some simple steps. If you are reading this, there's a strong likelihood that you are worried about maintaining and protecting your online privacy. Or perhaps you are someone who constantly frets over the possibility of negative online feedback from custome...
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| 02.10.2023 13:55
Grizzly bear attacks, kills couple and their dog at Canada's Banff National Park
A couple and their dog died after being attacked by a grizzly bear last month while hiking in Canada's popular Banff National Park. The "tragic incident" was detailed recently on the park's Facebook page. According to the post, the situation came to light on Friday, Sept. 29, after Parks Canada Dis...
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| 02.10.2023 12:12
Mother Cabrini Shrine to celebrate day commemorating patron saint of immigrants
As Colorado continues to see an influx of migrants, the state celebrates a new figure in place of Christopher Columbus. In 2020, Gov. Jared Polis replaced Columbus Day with Cabrini Day, in honor of Frances Xavier Cabrini, the Catholic patron saint of immigrants. "Oh my gosh, blessed. The first woma...
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| 02.10.2023 11:48
Putin's Next Target: U.S. Support for Ukraine, Officials Say
Russia's strategy to win the war in Ukraine is to outlast the West. But how does Vladimir Putin plan to do that? American officials said they are convinced that Mr. Putin intends to try to end U.S. and European support for Ukraine by using his spy agencies to push propaganda supporting pro-Russian...
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| 02.10.2023 11:31
Mom of 3 riding lawn mower at Okla. airport killed after landing plane's wing hits her in head
A single mother of three was killed when she was struck by the wing of a landing plane as she rode a lawn mower at work at a small Oklahoma airport, officials said. Samantha Hayes, 27, was riding the vehicle at Broken Bow Airport about 3:30 p.m. Friday when a 1972 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 came in for...
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| 02.10.2023 10:39
Crime-fighting mom tracks down alleged thief, helps land him in court with simple tactic
'Where's my bike Dave?' mom Fiona Bateman wrote on a protest sign. A determined mom in the U.K . helped bring a suspected bike thief to justice after holding sit-in protests outside his home. "Where's my bike Dave?" a sign held by mom Fiona Bateman read as she sat outside a suspect's home in Witney...
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| 02.10.2023 07:16
Missouri high school teacher put on leave over porn site: "I knew this day was coming"
A Missouri high school teacher says she has been placed on leave after officials discovered that she was performing on a pornography website to supplement her salary. Brianna Coppage, 28, who taught English at St. Clair High School , says her teaching days are probably over, but she acknowledged sh...
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| 02.10.2023 04:55
Oliver Anthony staying true to himself as he grapples with stunning rise to fame, friend says
'I don't think he's he's trying to be anything different than who he is, and he's hoping he doesn't change,' musician friend says of Anthony. Farmville, Va., musician Chazz Knapp first saw Chris Lunsford - you know him as Oliver Anthony - at an open mic night this summer he hosted as a favor to a f...
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| 01.10.2023 20:55
Neighbors spar over ‘tight' parking job: ‘Can't believe how this has escalated'
It hit too close to home. Lliam Green, from England, is sparking a ferocious debate online for parking in a "tight spot" near someone's driveway - which resulted in him receiving a note on his BMW from the annoyed homeowner, Kennedy News reports. "Please park more considerately," the Sept. 23 note...
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| 01.10.2023 20:29
Two People Killed by Grizzly Bear at Banff National Park in Canada
A grizzly bear is believed to have attacked and killed two people at a national park in southwest Canada, park officials said on Sunday. Parks Canada said it learned of the attack via an alert sent around 8 p.m. on Friday from a satellite device inside Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, accord...
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| 01.10.2023 19:10
Striking UAW teams up with rapping ex-con killer to bash Detroit automakers
The striking United Auto Workers union has teamed up with an ex-con killer and rapper from Flint, Mich., to bash Detroit's auto giants. The protest song "Big 3" by ex-con Jemini Smith, who raps under the moniker Gemini Ramone The OG, was used to kickstart Friday's media address from UAW President S...
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| 01.10.2023 17:09
Police catch dog behind the wheel of a moving vehicle: 'Irresponsible'
The Slovak Police Force urges drivers to transport their dogs safely. Slovakian police recently fined an "irresponsible" driver after their speed cameras photographed a dog in the driver's seat of a car. The Slovak Police Force made a Facebook post about the incident on Friday. They said that offic...
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| 01.10.2023 16:16
Baltimore man charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing 23-year-old law enforcement officer
Jeff Crowder was charged with first-degree murder for allegedly shooting and killing Howard County Deputy Ryan Alexander Demby. A Baltimore, Maryland man has been charged in connection to the fatal shooting on Friday of a Howard County deputy. The Baltimore Police Department said 40-year-old Jewel...
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| 01.10.2023 13:22
How to rein in your online exposure and remove yourself from Google searches
Expert advice and easy steps to safeguard your digital identity. In a world where digital footprints are as real and influential as physical ones, maintaining control over your online persona is as crucial as ever. Whether you are an individual seeking privacy or a professional curating a public im...
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| 01.10.2023 10:58
Dog captured on traffic camera behind wheel of speeding car, driver fined
This dog had the need for speed. A Slovakian man was fined when a traffic camera captured his dog happily behind the wheel of his car, driving over the speed limit in the western Slovakian village of ? terusy. Slovakian police had some fun sharing the news of their interaction with the driving pooc...
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| 01.10.2023 04:43
Police chief who led raid of a small Kansas newspaper suspended
The police chief who led a highly criticized raid of a small Kansas newspaper has been suspended, the mayor confirmed to The Associated Press on Saturday. Marion Mayor Dave Mayfield in a text said he suspended Chief Gideon Cody on Thursday. He declined to discuss his decision further and did not sa...
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| 30.09.2023 23:33
Dog caught in driver's seat of moving car in speed camera photo in Slovakia
Ru-roh. The driver of a car in Slovakia was fined after a speed camera appeared to capture a dog behind the steering wheel of his moving vehicle, officials said. Slovakian police detailed the incident in a Facebook post Friday, saying the Skoda was speeding in the western Slovakian village of &Scar...
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| 30.09.2023 23:04
A former "Family Feud" contestant convicted of wife's murder speaks out: "I'm innocent. I didn't kill Becky."
Josh Jones and Laura Keck have prosecuted hundreds of cases, but no case has troubled them quite like the murder of Becky Bliefnick . Josh Jones : You put yourself in the mind of Becky Bliefnick in the last moments of her life, the fear that she had to be feeling ... You can't walk out of that hous...
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| 30.09.2023 20:48
The police chief who led a raid of a small Kansas newspaper has been suspended
Cody posted a defense of the raid on the police department's Facebook page. The police chief who led a highly criticized raid of a small Kansas newspaper has been suspended, the mayor confirmed to The Associated Press on Saturday. Marion Mayor Dave Mayfield in a text said he suspended Chief Gideon...
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| 30.09.2023 20:34
Police Chief Behind Raid on Small Kansas Newspaper Suspended
The police chief who led a highly criticized raid of a small Kansas newspaper has been suspended, the mayor confirmed Saturday to The Associated Press. Marion Mayor Dave Mayfield in a text said he suspended Chief Gideon Cody on Thursday. He declined to discuss his decision further and did not say w...
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| 30.09.2023 20:02
Florida gator missing upper jaw gets fitting name inspired by hit song
A Florida alligator who went viral for missing most of her upper jaw got a fitting country-song inspired name. The critter was given the moniker "Jawlene," after the Dolly Parton song "Jolene," after a public call on social media. The animal was discovered earlier this month in Seminole County and...
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| 30.09.2023 19:23
I was shocked to discover a vintage painting online that looks just like me - I had to buy it
Jenny Smith was shocked to find her doppelg?¤nger online - in a painting, that is. The mom-of-four was blown away by the discovery of a painted portrait that bared an uncanny resemblance to her curly red locks and "large" forehead, and she became determined to get her hands on the mysterious artwor...
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| 30.09.2023 15:54
Thirty loose goats run amok in NY - until German shepherd helps reign them in
These goats were on the lam. A herd of 30 goats were on the loose on a Putnam County road after they escaped from their nearby pen in Mahopac Falls. An officer from the Carmel Police Department - which posted the memorable moment on its Facebook page - and his K-9 companion managed to round up the...
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| 30.09.2023 15:39
400-pound stingray found in Long Island Sound
This was one big fish out of water. A massive 400-pound roughtail stingray was discovered in the Long Island Sound. The creature, which was over 6 feet long and 5 feet wide, was hauled in by a survey crew from Connecticut Fish and Wildlife. The organization posted a photo of the stingray on its Fac...
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| 30.09.2023 15:04
Couple, dog gunned down in NYC were 'clearly targeted': cops
A man and woman and the pitbull they were walking were gunned down in Washington Heights amid an "ongoing" beef with a neighbor over the dog, police sources said. Jackie Billini, 57, and Levaughn Harvin 42, were "clearly targeted" when they were fatally shot outside Highbridge Park, near West 165th...
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| 30.09.2023 14:42
Luseal, Jersey Shore's beloved one-eyed seal, dies at 34
Luseal, a blind harbor seal who became a must-sea attraction at a Jersey Shore aquarium, has died. "Heartbroken" Jenkinson's Aquarium administrators on Wednesday announced the death of the feisty 34-year-old marine mammal, who had charmed thousands of visitors at the Point Pleasant attraction for d...
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| 30.09.2023 11:51
Supreme Court to hear cases on agency power, guns and online speech in new term
Washington - The Supreme Court will convene Monday to start a new term after a summer recess throughout which questions swirled about the justices' adherence to ethics principles. On the docket for the justices in the upcoming term, which runs through June 2024, are cases involving the First Amendm...
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| 30.09.2023 11:22
The community of traveling families using the globe as their classroom is growing. Welcome to the "world school" revolution
Amanda Dixon was teaching second grade at Kings Center Charter School in Buffalo, New York, while her husband Solomon, 38, was running writing workshops at middle schools around New York state. The couple was working long hours to support their three young children, then 4, 2, and 1, when Amanda, 4...
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| 30.09.2023 11:17
Rare sighting: 400-pound stingray discovered in Long Island Sound
In a surprising and rare discovery, a massive 400-pound roughtail stingray was found in the Long Island Sound by a survey crew from Connecticut Fish and Wildlife. The enormous creature measured over 6 feet long and 5 feet wide, making it an incredible sight for the crew. Connecticut Fish and Wildli...
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| 30.09.2023 11:13
Former Far-Right Allies Darbi Boddy and Isaac Adi at War on Lakota Board of Education in Ohio
A political fight between two conservative school board members in Ohio turned personal earlier this month when a local magistrate ruled that one cannot come within 500 feet of the other, after claims she harassed him. The civil stalking protection order, signed by Butler County Magistrate Matthew...
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| 30.09.2023 05:00
A History of Content Creation, From the Blogosphere to Today
EXTREMELY ONLINE: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet , by Taylor Lorenz Early in "Extremely Online," Taylor Lorenz's terrific history of the online creator economy (so far), she tells the story of Heather Armstrong, a pioneering "mommy blogger" known as Dooce, on a horse...
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| 29.09.2023 23:38
Michigan student hurled chair at unsuspecting teacher's head, knocking her to the ground: wild video
A Michigan student hurled a metal chair at her unsuspecting teacher, knocking her to the ground, during a heated argument with another student - in what leaders are calling proof of the state's failing school system. Insane video shows the Flint Southwestern Academy High School student pacing near...
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| 29.09.2023 16:19
Supreme Court takes on Texas, Florida laws targeting social media companies
The US Supreme Court on Friday agreed to decide the legality of Republican-backed state laws in Texas and Florida that constrain the ability of social media companies to curb content on their platforms that these businesses deem objectionable. The justices took up two cases involving challenges by...
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| 29.09.2023 14:52
Two Houston TV journalists suffer broken legs within days of each other
Talk about breaking news. A top Houston TV anchor and a popular reporter each suffered fractures to their legs within a week of each other. Daniela Guzman, who hosts the weekday evening news on KPRC 2, told her fans on social media last Saturday that she was "on the road to recovery" after taking a...
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| 29.09.2023 14:18
These Cinnamon Rolls Have an Unexpected Twist in Their Swirls
After making and tasting dozens over the course of my baking career, I had pretty much accepted that cinnamon rolls, like scones and madeleines, are good only when eaten fresh from the oven. A roll that is tender, moist and delicious when warm turns brittle, dry and lifeless just hours later at roo...
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| 29.09.2023 14:00
Woman accused of killing college student in DUI crash after drinking at dog bar with pooch named Tequila
Victim Honor Elizabeth Wallace, 19, was a sophomore at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. A 27-year-old Texas woman accused of killing a college student in an alleged drunken driving crash told police she drank a single margarita at a nearby dog bar with her husky named Tequila before...
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| 29.09.2023 13:09
Florida girl, 16, dies after being struck by lightning while hunting with her dad
A 16-year-old girl has died after she was struck by lightning while hunting with her father in Florida, officials say. Baylee Holbrook and her father had been hunting on Tuesday when lightning "struck a tree, hitting them," the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said. Her father lost consciousness and...
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| 29.09.2023 12:57
Mass Hypnosis, a French Ch??teau: Inside Rapist Gilbert Greaux's Arrest in Florida
The Ch??teau de Valloubi??re in southwestern France offers sumptuous guest rooms, magnificent food, and fine Languedoc wines from grapes grown on the estate's verdant grounds. The 25-acre vineyard is located in Saint-Jean-de-Fos, an ancient potters' village known for its ceramics and one of the old...
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| 29.09.2023 11:55
He's the Pawpaw King of Brooklyn. (What's a Pawpaw?)
When Reza Farzan wakes up, the first thing he does is check on his pawpaws. He is a 70-year-old bookkeeper with a full workload, but September is pawpaw season, and he is waiting for his fruit to drop. It will - in its own time. Thirty years ago, when he moved into an unassuming mint-green townhous...
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| 29.09.2023 11:28
Supreme Court to Hear Challenges to State Laws on Social Media
The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to decide whether Florida and Texas may prohibit large social media companies from removing posts based on the views they express, setting the stage for a major ruling on how the First Amendment applies to powerful tech platforms. The laws' supporters argue that t...
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| 29.09.2023 11:10
A Government Shutdown Is Nearing This Weekend. What Does It Mean, Who's Hit, What's Next?
WASHINGTON - The federal government is just days away from a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics as Republicans in the House, fueled by hard-right demands, force a confrontation over federal spending. While some government entities will be exempt - Social Sec...
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| 29.09.2023 09:53
Supreme Court to consider Texas and Florida laws regulating social media platforms
Washington - The Supreme Court on Friday said it would take up a pair of challenges to controversial laws from Texas and Florida that impose new regulations on content moderation policies of social media companies, setting up a showdown over how far states can go to combat alleged censorship of use...
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| 29.09.2023 09:37
Zach Bryan Begins Building His Village
Subscribe to Popcast! Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music A few weeks ago, Zach Bryan released his self-titled second major label album, which went to the top of the Billboard album chart - his first time doing so. It contained a duet with Kacey Musgraves that also topped the Hot 100. Then, not...
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| 29.09.2023 09:22
400-pound stingray caught in Long Island Sound in "relatively rare" sighting
Connecticut Fish and Wildlife officials stumbled across a "relatively rare" sighting in the Long Island Sound this week: A massive stingray nearly the length of Travis Kelce , the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and Taylor Swift 's rumored beau. Officials said on Thursday that a survey crew was in the...
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| 29.09.2023 07:30
Was Becky Bliefnick's killer a shadowy figure seen on a bike before and after her murder?
On Feb. 23, 2023, 41-year-old Becky Bliefnick was shot 14 times in the middle of the night inside her Quincy, Illinois, home. When her father went to check on her later that day after he was unable to reach her, he discovered Becky's lifeless body on the bathroom floor and immediately called 911. "...
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