A new report shows food labels might not always tell the whole truth about calories. The numbers on packages could be off by as much as one-fifth, making it tough for people trying to watch their weight
July 24, 2024
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.
July 24, 2024
Two inmates facing murder charges were apprehended earlier this month, just one day after their escape from the Claiborne County Detention Center in Mississippi. According to NBC News, Tyrekennel Collins, 24, and Dezarrious Johnson, 18, were captured at an abandoned residence following their breakout early the next morning. The sheriff’s office put the arrest on Facebook Live, with video showing officers walking the two men to a squad car. Chief Deputy Christy Sykes explained that Collins and Johnson climbed through a panel in the jail’s common area ceiling. They accessed a window and used bedsheets to drop to the ground.
July 23, 2024
On June 26th, a Colorado Springs family was jolted awake when their dog accidentally started a fire. Their security footage showed the dog standing on its hind legs, checking out the stovetop. In doing so, the dog turned on a burner by pressing a stove knob with its paw. Home security footage showed the family dog standing on its hind legs to reach the stovetop and in the process, the dog’s paw accidentally turned on one of the burners. Additional footage obtained from local station KKTV captured the moment the flame ignited boxes that had been left on the stove.
July 19, 2024
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.
July 18, 2024
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.
July 18, 2024
LA is a crazy quilt of neighborhoods - one minute you're catching rays, the next you're lost in a concrete jungle. We've dug up some sweet spots for your next LA weekend escape.
July 18, 2024
A Chicago mother’s harrowing ordeal highlights the challenges victims face when reporting online harassment and cyberstalking to authorities. Dominique Ward, 39, has been locked in a bitter custody battle with her ex-partner, Micah Berkley, who has offered money on Facebook for information about Ward and her 3-year-old twin daughters. Berkley, 41, confirmed posting rewards like $25 per photo, $50 for videos, and even $10,000 to arrange a “peaceful” meeting with the girls. He calls it “technological warfare” against unfavorable custody rulings, estimating he has paid $6,000 for information. Though Ward sought help from Chicago police, prosecutors, and Facebook, little was
July 15, 2024
A Ryanair plane flying from Agadir to London Stansted had to make an unexpected stop in Marrakech on Wednesday due to an all-out brawl among passengers over seating. Just 36 minutes after taking off, the fight erupted, forcing the pilot to change course and divert the 4-hour flight.
July 15, 2024
A billboard campaign in Los Angeles is getting a lot of attention, thanks to an unexpected surprise. The billboards feature the toll-free number 866-HATE-VEGANS, which connects callers to someone who talks about the benefits of a vegan lifestyle
July 09, 2024
In her latest documentary “I Am: Celine Dion,” the iconic singer reveals the private challenges she’s faced with stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological condition, offering an unfiltered window into her personal life. The incredibly intimate film, helmed by director Irene Taylor, captures a heartbreaking moment where the 55-year-old Dion experiences a severe episode, her body stiffening and rendering her immobile. According to interview with Yahoo Entertainment, Taylor said, Dion was “teary-eyed through the whole” 100-minute documentary when she watched it for the first time. Despite the emotional and sensitive moments, Dion did not want any changes made to the film,
July 09, 2024
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July 08, 2024
In a devastating case out of Florida, 7-year-old Kyrie Gordon lost his life after allegedly being left in a cold bath for 12 hours by his father’s girlfriend, 33-year-old Shantay Belcher. Belcher now faces charges of child neglect. According to reports, Belcher called 911 reporting that Kyrie was “unresponsive.” Police state that Belcher admitted leaving the child in cold water overnight and checking on him multiple times as he remained unresponsive, but she did not call for help until the next morning. Initially, Belcher stated she should have sought assistance sooner for the boy, though she did not explain the
July 01, 2024
One passenger was banned from their flight after attempting to get away with a viral packing trick. Inside Orlando International Airport, an eager flyer, who thought they could hack the system, showed up to their flight with a pillowcase in hand. Trying to sidestep the airline’s carry-on rules, the person filled the thin sheet with their belongings, arguing the item was a pillow. A witness and TikTok, user @natashaorganic captured the interaction between the ticketed passenger and the airline staff. She documented their argument until the airport police showed up and escorted them away from the gate. At first, the
June 27, 2024
Feeling down when young may mess with your memory later, a new study suggests. According to research just published in Neurology, experiencing depressive symptoms in your youth could impact your thinking and recall abilities by the time you reach middle age. Scientists followed over 3,000 individuals for 20 years, having them fill out a questionnaire every 5 years about issues like changes in appetite, sleep problems, lack of concentration, and feelings of sadness or low self-worth. According to the New York Post, the participants were placed into four categories based on how their symptoms evolved: consistently low, decreasing medium, constant
June 18, 2024
Robert DuBoise spent 37 long years in prison before finally clearing his name. His conviction, based on dubious bite mark evidence and unreliable testimony from a jailhouse informant, was overturned in 2020, revealing a series of unsolved murders in Tampa from 1983. According to Bay News 9, in 1983, Robert DuBoise was arrested and subsequently convicted for the rape and murder of 19-year-old Barbara Grams, whose body was found behind a dentist’s office in Tampa. The prosecution’s case leaned heavily on an alleged bite mark on Grams’ cheek, which a forensic dentist claimed matched DuBoise’s teeth, as well as testimony
June 18, 2024
Want to keep Google out of your private convos? Here’s how. The past few years have seen a growing unease about how big tech companies harvest and exploit our personal information. A particularly creepy issue is Google quietly recording audio whenever you use their apps and services, without your knowledge. According to USA Today, Google states that it only listens in for voice commands and to improve marketing efforts. However, this has led to worries about potential misuse of the recorded audio, such as hackers accessing the data or creating artificial intelligence voice clones. According to the outlet, if a
June 17, 2024
Artificial intelligence is becoming smarter at deceiving humans, according to concerning new research findings. Two separate studies revealed that advanced AI language models can lie and manipulate in troubling ways. In an article reported by the Washington Times, a paper published in the journal PNAS, German researcher Thilo Hagendorff examined the trait of “Machiavellianism” in AI systems. This refers to intentional, amoral manipulation. Hagendorff found that GPT-4, an AI model created by OpenAI, demonstrated deceptive behavior in simple test scenarios 99.2% of the time. “The findings suggest these systems can exhibit intentional and unethical deception,” said Hagendorff. He quantified various
June 14, 2024
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
June 14, 2024
Ariff Hassan had strict orders – stay away from the dazzling bridesmaid Liliya at his friend’s 2018 destination wedding in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The groom’s instructions were crystal clear. But when fate intervenes, even the most explicit directives can be swept aside by forces beyond our control. Ariff tells CNN Travel that from the moment the confident, friendly Liliya entered the pre-wedding dinner, the well-traveled Singaporean Ariff felt an unmistakable magnetic pull toward her. Despite his awkward attempts to keep his distance, they inevitably found themselves chatting late into the night at the raucous destination wedding afterparty. “We just started talking about all
June 05, 2024
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