Today: September 22, 2024
Today: September 22, 2024

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Couple's magnet fishing hobby leads to soggy $100K discovery

James Kane and Barbara Agostini, of Queens, were out on a regular magnet fishing trip in Flushing Meadows Corona Park when they stumbled upon something truly remarkable – a waterlogged safe containing what they estimated to be $100,000 in cold, hard cash. Kane and Agostini were magnet fishing on Friday, May 31, when their powerful magnet latched onto the waterlogged safe. “I thought it was a bunch of little baggies,” Kane told News NY1. But when they pried it open, they found thick stacks of soaked bills. “I lost it once I saw the actual dollars and security ribbons,” Agostini

September 19, 2024
Couple's magnet fishing hobby leads to soggy $100K discovery
Business

The great resignation hits Ikea, revealing a $5,000 per employee loss

At the core of its workforce troubles, the Swedish furniture giant Ikea was hemorrhaging employees at an unsettling pace. In America, a third of Ikea’s workers jumped ship each year, while across the pond in the UK and Ireland, half the new recruits bailed before their first anniversary. Globally, this mass exodus of talent landed a staggering blow, forcing Ikea to cough up $5,000 or more to replace each worker who walked out the door. As the pandemic labor crunch took hold, Ikea found itself in a precarious position, with 62,000 employees – a third of its entire workforce –

September 18, 2024
The great resignation hits Ikea, revealing a $5,000 per employee loss
News

Divorced couple face life sentences after murder conviction

A Los Angeles County jury recently convicted former spouses Roman Cerratos, 44, of Hawaii and Maricela Mercado, 45, of Redondo Beach of kidnapping and first-degree murder in the 2019 death of Jeffrey Appel. The verdict in Torrance Superior Court, reached after more than a day of deliberation, concluded a complex case that spanned five years and two countries. Appel, 32, was taken against his will in Torrance on April 16, 2019. The DA’s office claimed Cerratos and Mercado teamed up to kill Appel, who was seeing Mercado at the time. Why they killed him is still a mystery. The trial

September 17, 2024
Divorced couple face life sentences after murder conviction
News

Family tragedy unfolds as police rush to late-night shooting

A Tampa teen allegedly killed his parents and injured a police officer in a shooting on June 15. Police rushed to a house after getting a 911 call. A woman named Rebecca Themelis called in, saying her husband, Christos, had been shot. As the call continued, dispatchers reportedly heard the shooting in the background. According to police, they found the shooter – the couple’s 19-year-old son – outside with his mom. The teen then allegedly shot his mom and started shooting at the police. One of the officers, Shane McGough, was shot in the leg. The other officers shot back,

September 16, 2024
Family tragedy unfolds as police rush to late-night shooting
News

Hidden dangers lurk in some California beaches

Some California beaches are teeming with bacteria, and people are discussing ways to keep beachgoers healthy. The Surfrider Foundation just released its latest beach water quality report. Their tests show that some California beaches are repeat offenders, consistently breaking state rules on bacteria levels. San Diego’s Imperial Beach is one of the worst culprits. Every sample from Imperial Beach in 2023 had more bacteria than allowed by state rules. Up the coast, Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica also got bad marks for water quality. The report indicates that 54% of the samples collected from this beach exceeded acceptable bacteria levels.

September 16, 2024
Hidden dangers lurk in some California beaches
News

Unintended voicemail sparks discrimination lawsuit in Illinois

A Chicago mom’s job hunt went south when a recruiter’s voicemail blunder revealed some nasty comments about her. Ashley Chapman, who is raising two kids alone, just moved back to the Windy City after living in North Dakota for a while. Needing work, she tried using a staffing agency in Elgin. Then, Chapman got a voicemail from the agency. While the initial message seemed routine, the caller failed to hang up properly, inadvertently recording a conversation that included discriminatory remarks about Chapman. In the recorded conversation, voices speculating about Chapman’s appearance and race can be heard. “Let’s see what Ashley

September 13, 2024
Unintended voicemail sparks discrimination lawsuit in Illinois
News

Freak umbrella accident turns beach day into traumatic event

A woman’s relaxing day at a Florida beach turned into a nightmare when a loose umbrella flew through the air and stabbed her in the leg. This umbrella accident has beach-goers and local officials worried about how to keep beach gear from hurting anyone else. Sybil Licht was enjoying a day at Cocoa Beach with her family when their rented beach umbrella suddenly dislodged from its position in the sand. The umbrella, caught by the wind, flew towards the group and struck Licht, its pole becoming lodged in her leg, according to the Cocoa Beach Police Department as reported by

September 12, 2024
Freak umbrella accident turns beach day into traumatic event
News

Why did she stay silent? Mother of missing girl Madalina under suspicion

New developments in the Madalina Cojocari disappearance as her mother becomes a suspect. Learn about the ongoing search efforts and how you can help find the missing Cornelius, NC girl.

September 12, 2024
Why did she stay silent? Mother of missing girl Madalina under suspicion
Science

Gender, bones, and backlash: anthropologist rattles campus

Explore the challenges to academic freedom as anthropologist Dr. Elizabeth Weiss confronts woke culture in academia. Discover how ideological shifts impact scientific debate and research in higher education.

September 11, 2024
Gender, bones, and backlash: anthropologist rattles campus
News

Woman arrested for filing false report to avoid first date

A woman in Iowa was arrested for allegedly filing a false report to avoid her first date. On June 16, 18-year-old Sumaya Thomas from North Liberty got herself into trouble by calling the police with a fake tale about her "ex."

September 11, 2024
Woman arrested for filing false report to avoid first date
News

Deadly house fire shakes Detroit neighborhood; ex-partner arrested

A Michigan woman faces murder charges in a Detroit arson attack case following a breakup. Learn about the tragic incident that left one dead and two injured, and the shocking allegations against Cinamon Rigmaiden.

September 11, 2024
Deadly house fire shakes Detroit neighborhood; ex-partner arrested
Crime

'Extreme' Tennessee haunted house operator accused of real-life violence

Russ Alan McKamey, the owner of the controversial McKamey Manor haunted house attraction in Tennessee, is facing criminal charges, including two counts of attempted murder, rape, and domestic assault.

September 06, 2024
'Extreme' Tennessee haunted house operator accused of real-life violence
Uncategorized

Federal investigators uncover abuse in Texas juvenile detention facilities

An investigation by the DOJ reveals incidents of abuse at juvenile detention facilities in Texas.

September 06, 2024
Federal investigators uncover abuse in Texas juvenile detention facilities
Health

8-year-old's undiagnosed disease leads to tragic midair emergency

Undiagnosed Addison's disease led to a tragic in-flight medical emergency, resulting in the death of an 8-year-old girl. Learn about this rare condition and its subtle symptoms in children.

September 06, 2024
Crime

California woman arrested for double sword attack

A domestic dispute in San Dimas escalates to a shocking sword attack, leaving one dead and another injured. Authorities uncover a complex case involving family ties and cultural barriers.

September 06, 2024
California woman arrested for double sword attack
Crime

FBI offers $5k reward in manhunt for Delaware YMCA child abuse suspect

FBI seeks YMCA child rape suspect Nehemiah Garcia, wanted for assaulting an 8-year-old in Wilmington, DE. $5,000 reward offered for information leading to arrest.

September 06, 2024
FBI offers $5k reward in manhunt for Delaware YMCA child abuse suspect
Crime

Massachusetts woman convicted of killing firefighter husband

A Massachusetts woman was convicted of murdering her husband, a firefighter, in 2021.

September 06, 2024
Massachusetts woman convicted of killing firefighter husband
Local|Crime

He was hit by a suspected drug smuggler on the run. Did the police put him in harm’s way?

A crash sounded through El Segundo on August 4, followed by the sound of a car driving off at full speed. When neighbors emerged, Jorge Santos, 27, of Baldwin Hills, L.A.

August 28, 2024
He was hit by a suspected drug smuggler on the run. Did the police put him in harm’s way?
Crime

Paramedic accused of poisoning both wife and daughter with eye drops

A North Carolina man, previously accused of fatally poisoning his wife with eye drops, now faces allegations of attempting to poison his 11-year-old daughter using the same substance, court documents reveal.

August 27, 2024
Paramedic accused of poisoning both wife and daughter with eye drops
Crime

Family tragedy unfolds as man allegedly kills Mother after overnight stay dispute

An Ohio man is facing charges for allegedly killing his mother and injuring his father in their home. Kenneth Mortimer, 40, was apprehended by Hamilton County police and charged with murder, attempted murder, and assault for the family stabbing.

August 26, 2024
Family tragedy unfolds as man allegedly kills Mother after overnight stay dispute
Crime

North Carolina murder suspect accused in California cold cases

Decades-old cold case cracked: suspected serial killer charged with three 1977 California murders. DNA evidence links the suspect to crimes across states.

August 20, 2024
North Carolina murder suspect accused in California cold cases
News

Fatal jet ski accident involving mother and twin daughters

A fatal jet ski collision in France raises concerns about water sport safety. Experts call for stricter regulations as coastal towns implement bans on private jet skis.

August 20, 2024
Fatal jet ski accident involving mother and twin daughters
Lifestyle

Mother testifies about traumatic prison birth experience

A Senate subcommittee heard shocking testimony this week about the struggles pregnant women face behind bars, highlighting what one senator called "a dire and urgent human rights crisis."

August 19, 2024
Mother testifies about traumatic prison birth experience
News|Crime

Las Vegas resort housekeeper accused of $100,000 theft from guest rooms

A Las Vegas housekeeper at the Venetian Resort's Palazzo Tower was arrested for stealing over $100,000 from guests' rooms. Discover how the theft was uncovered and the charges she now faces.

August 09, 2024
Las Vegas resort housekeeper accused of $100,000 theft from guest rooms
Crime

Two men kill each other in California road rage incident

Two men died after shooting one another during a road rage altercation in Southern California. The San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office reported that it began on the 210 Freeway and concluded in a parking lot. The incident began with a hit-and-run on the highway. Jonathan McConnell, 38, was driving a motorcycle, and Aaron Harris, 37, a car. According to police, McConnell split lanes and crashed with Harris, whose children, ages two and five, accompanied. After the crash, Harris chased McConnell from the highway to a parking lot. After reaching his destination, McConnell met with several acquaintances. Harris halted his car and

August 08, 2024
Two men kill each other in California road rage incident

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