<p>MrBeast has responded to his critics after his video "curing 1,000 blind people" received negative attention from some viewers.</p> <p>The 24-year-old, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, is famous for his videos that focus on pricey stunts that often involve giving away large sums of money.</p> <p>His most recent video "1,000 Blind People See For The First Time" was uploaded on January 28, and at the time of writing has received over 70 million views.</p> <p>During the video, MrBeast reveals that he would be <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/youtuber-mrbeast-helps-to-cure-1000-peoples-blindness">paying for the cataract removal</a> of 1,000 people who are unable to afford it themselves.</p> <p>[[youtubewidget||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ2ifmkGGus]]</p> <p>The video features before and after footage of the recipients, alongside the creator giving away large sums of money and presents.</p> <p>Dr. Jeff Levenson revealed to <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/29/entertainment/mr-beast-cataract-surgeries-video-trnd/index.html#:~:text=The%20content%20creator's%20latest%20stunt,views%20as%20of%20Sunday%20afternoon." target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNN</a> that he received a call from MrBeast but almost hung up due to not knowing who he was, but when he stayed on the phone he realized that the YouTuber wanted to pay for people's surgery.</p> <p>"Half of all blindness in the world is people who need a 10-minute surgery," Dr. Levenson told the outlet, before adding that there are "probably" 200 million people around the world in need of the procedure.</p> <p>It would appear that MrBeast's charitable deeds did not go down well with some viewers, with some slamming him for flaunting his wealth.</p> <p>One Twitter user shared a video of a live stream discussing the video, and the user stated: "It's deeply frustrating to have to rely on a benevolent content king making feel-good videos, rather than addressing the root causes of these problems."</p> <p>[[twitterwidget||https://twitter.com/TheZatzman/status/1619728882755850240]]</p> <p>Another person was particularly brutal when tweeting about the YouTuber, saying: "You are not, & will never be, the last rich person to use their wealth to also buy them social capital, while demanding your position grants you to be worshipped by uncritical impoverished people. Youre [sic] not special, you’re literally textbook rich white man with a god complex."</p> <p>[[twitterwidget||https://twitter.com/deviIette/status/1620567541776265217]]</p> <p>MrBeast has since responded to his critics in a tweet of his own, where he outlines that he was simply doing a good deed and the backlash is unwarranted.</p> <p>He said: "Twitter - Rich people should help others with their money. Me - Okay, I’ll use my money to help people and I promise to give away all my money before I die. Every single penny. Twitter - MrBeast bad."</p> <p>[[twitterwidget||https://twitter.com/MrBeast/status/1620195967008907264]]</p> <p>It seems fair to criticize a healthcare system that prices people out of a 10-minute life-changing surgery, but going after a good samaritan seems unfair.</p> <p>What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments!</p> <h6>Featured image credit: Sipa US / Alamy</h6>

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MrBeast responds after his 'curing 1,000 blind people' video receives huge backlash

<p>Pamela Anderson has revealed she is embracing getting older and can't wait to see what she will look like as she ages.</p> <p>The Playboy model, 55, has spoken out about her thoughts on aging in a new interview, after releasing a tell-all memoir and Netflix documentary.</p> <p>In her book - Love, Pamela - and her<a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-andersons-son-says-he-wishes-she-made-millions-from-her-sex-tape"> documentary,</a> Pamela, A Love Story, the former Baywatch actress opened up on all aspects of her life, from sexual abuse as a child to her <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-andersons-ex-husband-of-12-days-leaves-her-10000000-in-his-will">marriages</a> and dalliances with several famous faces.</p> <p>Anderson may have found fame for being a blonde bombshell with killer curves, but she is looking forward to seeing herself change as the decades pass.</p> <p><img class="wp-image-1263192543 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/2HPF6B8.jpg" alt="" width="1923" height="2471" />[[imagecaption|| Pamela Anderson hasn't let working in an image-driven industry stop her from embracing aging. Credit: Album / Alamy]]</p> <p>She told Dax Shepard and Monica Padman on their podcast, <a href="https://armchairexpertpod.com/pods/pamela-anderson">Armchair Expert</a> with Dax Shepard, that she is not scared of the aging process, despite having worked in such image-focused industries.</p> <p>She explained: "I never felt like I was any kind of great beauty, ever, no. Just a little funny-looking. I can't wait to see myself old.</p> <p>"I always said I'd recognize myself when I was old in the mirror. I want to let my hair go kind of natural gray, put my little straw hat on, don't wear makeup. I mean, that's my comfortable kind of state."</p> <p>Anderson admitted that her outlook on getting older is a rare one in Hollywood, adding: "A lot of women, I think, that kind of are these classic beauties have a really hard time with aging.</p> <p>"I always felt a little funny looking, so I don't think it's as hard for me, and I don't want to chase that, and I don't want to do all the crazy s**t to myself."</p> <p>Throughout her career, Anderson was open about having had plastic surgery and was often asked about her breast implants, which she detailed in her documentary.</p> <p>[[jwplayerwidget||https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/rFsKMtF2-YXhMkIor.mp4||rFsKMtF2]]</p> <p>She also addressed people telling her she was "too pretty" to wear make-up when she was younger, and now people expect her to wear it, it surprises them when she doesn't.</p> <p>"When I was wearing makeup before, everyone told me not to wear makeup. Now I'm old, and now I just want to kind of let it happen," the Barb Wire star explained.</p> <p>Anderson's new memoir and documentary come after the release of Hulu's series Pam and Tommy, which detailed her and former husband Tommy Lee's sex tape being stolen.</p> <p>The actress was vocal about her disappointment that such a traumatic period in her life was being used as entertainment and has vowed never to watch it.</p> <p><img class="wp-image-1263192544 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/2MJ9MR7-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1440" />[[imagecaption|| Pamela, A Love Story gave a no-holds-barred look at her life. Credit: Entertainment Pictures / Alamy]]</p> <p>She revealed to <a href="https://people.com/style/pamela-anderson-says-she-is-embracing-aging/?utm_campaign=peoplemagazine&utm_content=link&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_term=63d9e2dd056e600001b17361&fbclid=IwAR1uvOycE4IppKIBbgPTaw8elCys5I_pLEyorGEjQ8wRo5VGcHEX2DZwwwY">People</a> why she had chosen to tell her own story in her own words now, explaining: "It's just one girl's story of how I made it through: a small-town girl going to Los Angeles and just going through all the wild and crazy adventures I did and then circling back and going home.</p> <p>"I had no idea how much anger I had inside, or how therapeutic it was going to be for not just me, but for people around me, like my mother.</p> <p>"It's been a healing process. I'm so happy to share it and hopefully people will be inspired."</p> <h6>Featured image credit: <span id="automationThirdPartyAgencyName">Sipa US</span> / Alamy</h6>

Pamela Anderson says she's embracing aging: 'I can't wait to see myself old'

<p><a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-andersons-ex-husband-of-12-days-leaves-her-10000000-in-his-will" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pamela Anderson</a> has opened up about her ex-husband Kid Rock's alleged response to her role in Borat.</p> <p>As <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-andersons-ex-husband-to-leave-her-10m-in-will" target="_blank" rel="noopener">previously reported</a>, the 55-year-old released her new memoir, Love, Pamela, on Tuesday (January 31), where she makes several claims about many stars from her past, such as <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-anderson-accuses-tim-allen-of-exposing-himself-to-her-on-home-improvement-set" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tim Allen</a>, <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/sylvester-stallone-responds-to-pamela-andersons-claim-he-asked-her-to-be-his-number-one-girl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sylvester Stallone</a>, and <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-anderson-says-she-walked-in-on-jack-nicholson-having-a-threesome-in-bathroom" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jack Nicholson</a>.</p> <p>Now, the former Baywatch star shared a claim that musician Kid Rock - who she married between 2006 and 2007 - had no idea she had a cameo in the movie: Borat! Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan.</p> <p>Anderson revealed that she wanted her appearance in the comedy flick to be a "surprise" for the now-52-year-old musician - whose real name is Robert James Ritchie - when they watched it at the premiere in 2006.</p> <p><img class="wp-image-1263192437 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/2D3KM35.jpg" alt="" width="1374" height="2048" />[[imagecaption|| Kid Rock and Pamela Anderson were previously married. Credit: REUTERS / Alamy]]</p> <p>In the stage scene, Borat (played by Sacha Baron Cohen) is smitten by Anderson and walks up to her at a book signing with a "traditional marriage sack" that he tries to put her into against her will, as stated by <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/pamela-anderson-kid-rock-borat-b2273360.html">The Independent</a>.</p> <p>"I didn’t tell Bob I was in the movie because I wanted to surprise him," Anderson said, according to an exclusive excerpt published in <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/pamela-anderson-borat-kid-rock-breakup-love-pamela-memoir-sacha-baron-cohen-1234671329/">Rolling Stone</a>.</p> <p>The Barb Wire actress disclosed that she "forgot about the part in the scene" that referenced her leaked "sex tape" with her previous husband and the father of her two kids, Tommy Lee.</p> <p>She alleges that this reference did not go down well with her ex-husband of one year as he reportedly "stormed out, calling me a wh*** and worse," per the <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/pamela-anderson-borat-kid-rock-breakup-love-pamela-memoir-sacha-baron-cohen-1234671329/">outlet</a>.</p> <p>"He was embarrassed, and his reaction was not thought through," Anderson continued, claiming that Rock left her at the premiere alone. "I turned back and apologized, then asked if anyone could give me a ride home," she added.</p> <p>The former Playboy model then said that when she got home after the premiere, she allegedly walked in to find the 'Picture' singer "smashing a photo on the wall" because "he was sick of waking up to a picture of me and David LaChapelle every day.</p> <p>"But it wasn't me and David - it was Marilyn Monroe and Bert Stern," Anderson explained, "We broke up. I didn't stay in touch with Bob."</p> <p>However, the Baywatch star wrote that she had "bad luck" at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards as Lee and Rock had a physical altercation during Alicia Keys' performance of 'No One.'</p> <p>"Tommy and Bob dove at each other. Fists were flying, and the whole thing ended up on live TV. I walked out, and Alicia didn't miss a beat, kept on singing. It was a setup. MTV must have been thrilled," she penned, as noted by the <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/pamela-anderson-borat-kid-rock-breakup-love-pamela-memoir-sacha-baron-cohen-1234671329/">publication</a>.</p> <p><img class="wp-image-1263192439 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/2E77TM4.jpg" alt="" width="2200" height="1659" />[[imagecaption|| Pamela Anderson had stern words for her ex-husband Tommy Lee during the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards. Credit: REUTERS / Alamy]]</p> <p>Anderson - who has been married six times - has opened up about her rocky relationships while promoting the new book and Netflix documentary, Pamela, A Love Story.</p> <p>The Home Improvement actress explained her decision to marry more than once and said that each one was a failed attempt to "recreate a family" for her two sons, Dylan Jagger Lee, 25, and Brandon Thomas Lee, 26.</p> <p>In an interview with <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/587344d8-9731-11ed-ae85-8165ffa85053?shareToken=6d80d3b5a1dbaf0bc8201c56247749ed">The Times</a>, she disclosed that most of her exes "treated her badly," adding: "I also would not allow anyone to abuse me and didn’t want my kids to think it was OK. And so that was always my red line."</p> <p>However, the actress named Playboy publisher <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-anderson-says-hugh-hefner-is-the-only-man-who-treated-her-with-utter-respect" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hugh Hefner</a> as the one man she thinks treated her with "complete and utter respect" and called him a "friend and mentor" after his death in 2017, per <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/pamela-anderson-kid-rock-borat-b2273360.html">The Independent</a>.</p> <p>Anderson's memoir, Love, Pamela, and her Netflix documentary, Pamela, A Love Story, are both out now.</p> <h6>Featured image credit: INSTAR Images LLC / Alamy</h6>

Pamela Anderson split up with Kid Rock over 'Borat'

<p>A 22-year-old assistant coach on a Virginia high school basketball team was fired after she was accused of posing as a 13-year-old player during a game when said teen was absent.</p> <p>As reported by <a href="https://www.wavy.com/sports/local-sports/22-year-old-assistant-girls-basketball-coach-impersonates-13-year-old-jv-player/">WAVY-TV</a>, Arlisha Boykins, the former assistant coach for Churchland High's junior varisty girls basketball team, impersonated a player in a game took place on January 21 against Nansemond River.</p> <p>The outlet published footage that appeared to show Boykins dressed in a black No. 1 jersey that belonged to a player who was competing in a separate tournament. Boykins, who appears taller than her opponents, is seen in the footage blocking shots, completing layups, and shooting free throws.</p> <p>[[youtubewidget||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLQx7jNgGRI]]</p> <p>She's even given a celebratory hand gesture after converting the layup against players who are several years younger than her.</p> <p>"Coaches always preach to the kids about integrity and those types of things, so I was just shocked," the father of the student who Boykins allegedly impersonated told WAVY-TV.</p> <p>"I just need an apology, you know, because I haven't yet received one from the overseer of the program," he added.</p> <p>The teenager who was impersonated will no longer be attending Churchland High, her father told the publication.</p> <p>Portsmouth Public Schools confirmed to <a href="https://people.com/sports/assistant-high-school-basketball-coach-fired-for-impersonating-13-year-old-girl/">People</a> in a statement that Boykins as well as the head coach are no longer employed by the school district.</p> <p>The statement reads: "Churchland's administration immediately investigated and then reached out to the Virginia High School League to report the investigation's findings. In addition, Churchland's administration held a parent and player meeting with both the junior varsity and varsity teams.</p> <p><img class="size-full wp-image-1263192467" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/D5R7R2-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1887" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Macrocosmos / Alamy]]</p> <p>"In the meeting, the players from both teams expressed they did not want to continue this season. The teams' remaining opponents and officials have been notified."</p> <p>Per <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/games/1-21-2023/girls-jv-basketball-22-23/churchland-vs-nansemond-river.htm?c=5evlbgAbH02PJ_8dDDX1_w#tab=box-score" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1">Max Preps</a>, Churchland won the game against Nansemond River 47-45, but the win has now been branded a loss by forfeit.</p> <p>Members of the Churchland team and their parents decided to bring the season to an early end since the alleged impersonation became public.</p> <p>District director of communication Lauren Nolasco wrote in an email to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-11697315/Girls-JV-basketball-coach-23-IMPERSONATED-13-year-old-played-team.html">DailyMail.com</a>: "Churchland High School received a report last Monday that a member of the junior varsity girls basketball coaching staff took part in a game against Nansemond River High School (the game was held at Nansemond River and no Churchland administrators were in attendance).</p> <p>"Churchland's administration immediately investigated and then reached out to the Virginia High School League to report the investigation's findings. In addition, Churchland's administration held a parent and player meeting with both the junior varsity and varsity teams.</p> <p>"In the meeting, the players from both teams expressed they did not want to continue this season. The teams' remaining opponents and officials have been notified.</p> <p>"While I cannot discuss details of the investigation since this is a personnel matter, I can confirm Arlisha Boykins is no longer an employee of Portsmouth Public Schools."</p> <h6>Featured image credit: RooM the Agency / Alamy</h6>

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22-year-old basketball coach fired after posing as 13-year-old in junior varsity game

<p>We all like to reminisce about old times every now and then. When you see a friend you haven't caught up with for years, it can be highly enjoyable and amusing to harp back to old times past, swapping stories and remembering the good times.</p> <p>And the same is true of our social media habits, too. On Instagram, many of us indulge in a splash of nostalgia with Throwback Thursday, the popular hashtag that sees people share photos and clips of themselves from the halcyon days of yore.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Watch this throwback video of Sofia Vergara in her teenage years:</strong></p> <p>[[jwplayerwidget||https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/iGAq80ga-sKUnNGKf.mp4||iGAq80ga]]</p> <p>Celebrities are certainly no stranger to this practice, either. Sofia Vergara, for example, has delighted her fans with throwback snaps in the past and yesterday shared another snap of herself.</p> <p>Vergara has long black hair in the picture, something that her delighted fans were quick to comment on.</p> <p>"I like her hair darker. Well she looks great as a blonde too," wrote one fan, while another added "I ❤️ your dark hair!"</p> <p><img class="size-full wp-image-12601375" src="https://img.vt.co/2020/06/ef9f9235-vergaracomment1.png" alt="" width="397" height="101" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Instagram]]</p> <p><img class="size-full wp-image-12601376" src="https://img.vt.co/2020/06/cfb7d32b-vergaracomment.png" alt="" width="377" height="91" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Instagram]]</p> <p>Here's the throwback post:</p> <p>[[instagramwidget||https://www.instagram.com/p/CB3ode9ltGz/?utm_source=ig_embed]]</p> <p>Vergara often shares throwback snaps with her fans, and also recently posted an image of her in Mykonos as a nostaglic summer post.</p> <p>[[instagramwidget||https://www.instagram.com/p/CBtJvaelZkz/?utm_source=ig_embed]]</p> <p>The actress previously commented on the path her career has taken in an interview with the <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/modern-family-s-sof-a-vergara-interview-i-was-born-in-my-push-up-bra-10395660.html">Independent</a>. She said;</p> <p><em>“I was a TV host in a Latin network, and from there, I learned that women were very attracted to whatever I was doing. They were not afraid to ask me: What colour is your hair? What lipstick are you wearing? They were always very interested and I thought, there’s something here. And, with my manager’s plan, I have always done these businesses, but I would have never done it so well if I hadn’t have been lucky to get a role like Modern Family that made me so popular and a household name."</em></p> <p>[[instagramwidget||https://www.instagram.com/p/CBglE5rlEN3/?igshid=1tcwg19ofjqj9]]</p>

Sofia Vergara shares stunning throwback picture with totally different hairstyle

MrBeast has responded to his critics after his video "curing 1,000 blind people" received negative attention from some viewers.

The 24-year-old, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, is famous for his videos that focus on pricey stunts that often involve giving away large sums of money.

His most recent video "1,000 Blind People See For The First Time" was uploaded on January 28, and at the time of writing has received over 70 million views.

During the video, MrBeast reveals that he would be <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/youtuber-mrbeast-helps-to-cure-1000-peoples-blindness">paying for the cataract removal</a> of 1,000 people who are unable to afford it themselves.

[[youtubewidget||https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ2ifmkGGus]]

The video features before and after footage of the recipients, alongside the creator giving away large sums of money and presents.

Dr. Jeff Levenson revealed to <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/29/entertainment/mr-beast-cataract-surgeries-video-trnd/index.html#:~:text=The%20content%20creator's%20latest%20stunt,views%20as%20of%20Sunday%20afternoon." target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNN</a> that he received a call from MrBeast but almost hung up due to not knowing who he was, but when he stayed on the phone he realized that the YouTuber wanted to pay for people's surgery.

"Half of all blindness in the world is people who need a 10-minute surgery," Dr. Levenson told the outlet, before adding that there are "probably" 200 million people around the world in need of the procedure.

It would appear that MrBeast's charitable deeds did not go down well with some viewers, with some slamming him for flaunting his wealth.

One Twitter user shared a video of a live stream discussing the video, and the user stated: "It's deeply frustrating to have to rely on a benevolent content king making feel-good videos, rather than addressing the root causes of these problems."

[[twitterwidget||https://twitter.com/TheZatzman/status/1619728882755850240]]

Another person was particularly brutal when tweeting about the YouTuber, saying: "You are not, &amp; will never be, the last rich person to use their wealth to also buy them social capital, while demanding your position grants you to be worshipped by uncritical impoverished people. Youre [sic] not special, you’re literally textbook rich white man with a god complex."

[[twitterwidget||https://twitter.com/deviIette/status/1620567541776265217]]

MrBeast has since responded to his critics in a tweet of his own, where he outlines that he was simply doing a good deed and the backlash is unwarranted.

He said: "Twitter - Rich people should help others with their money. Me - Okay, I’ll use my money to help people and I promise to give away all my money before I die. Every single penny. Twitter - MrBeast bad."

[[twitterwidget||https://twitter.com/MrBeast/status/1620195967008907264]]

It seems fair to criticize a healthcare system that prices people out of a 10-minute life-changing surgery, but going after a good samaritan seems unfair.

What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments!
<h6>Featured image credit: Sipa US / Alamy</h6>

<p>MrBeast has responded to his critics after his video "curing 1,000 blind people" received negative attention from some viewers.</p>
<p>The 24-year-old, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, is famous for his videos that focus on pricey stunts that often involve giving away large sums of money.</p>
<p>His most recent video "1,000 Blind People See For The First Time" was uploaded on January 28, and at the time of writing has received over 70 million views.</p>
<p>During the video, MrBeast reveals that he would be <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/youtuber-mrbeast-helps-to-cure-1000-peoples-blindness">paying for the cataract removal</a> of 1,000 people who are unable to afford it themselves.</p>
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<p>The video features before and after footage of the recipients, alongside the creator giving away large sums of money and presents.</p>
<p>Dr. Jeff Levenson revealed to <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/29/entertainment/mr-beast-cataract-surgeries-video-trnd/index.html#:~:text=The%20content%20creator's%20latest%20stunt,views%20as%20of%20Sunday%20afternoon." target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNN</a> that he received a call from MrBeast but almost hung up due to not knowing who he was, but when he stayed on the phone he realized that the YouTuber wanted to pay for people's surgery.</p>
<p>"Half of all blindness in the world is people who need a 10-minute surgery," Dr. Levenson told the outlet, before adding that there are "probably" 200 million people around the world in need of the procedure.</p>
<p>It would appear that MrBeast's charitable deeds did not go down well with some viewers, with some slamming him for flaunting his wealth.</p>
<p>One Twitter user shared a video of a live stream discussing the video, and the user stated: "It's deeply frustrating to have to rely on a benevolent content king making feel-good videos, rather than addressing the root causes of these problems."</p>
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<p>Another person was particularly brutal when tweeting about the YouTuber, saying: "You are not, &amp; will never be, the last rich person to use their wealth to also buy them social capital, while demanding your position grants you to be worshipped by uncritical impoverished people. Youre [sic] not special, you’re literally textbook rich white man with a god complex."</p>
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<p>MrBeast has since responded to his critics in a tweet of his own, where he outlines that he was simply doing a good deed and the backlash is unwarranted.</p>
<p>He said: "Twitter - Rich people should help others with their money. Me - Okay, I’ll use my money to help people and I promise to give away all my money before I die. Every single penny. Twitter - MrBeast bad."</p>
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<p>It seems fair to criticize a healthcare system that prices people out of a 10-minute life-changing surgery, but going after a good samaritan seems unfair.</p>
<p>What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments!</p>
<h2>Featured image credit: Sipa US / Alamy</h2>


Miss Russia has hit out at this year's Miss Universe contest, stating that her fellow competitors "avoided" her amid growing anti-Russian sentiment.

Anna Linnikova competed on behalf of Russia in the 71st international annual beauty pageant that was held in New Orleans.

She has since revealed that her time in the competition was "very difficult" and that she received a barrage of hate from Ukrainian social media users due to her participation, per <a href="https://www.insider.com/miss-russia-says-miss-universe-pageant-competitors-avoided-her-biased-2023-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Insider</a>.

Linnikova revealed that she has still continued to receive online vitriol even after the contest ended.

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This week, the beauty queen was interviewed by <a href="https://vm.ru/society/1028967-model-anna-linnikova-na-konkurse-miss-vselennaya-2023-mne-ugrozhali-raspravoj?utm_content=spw-exclusives" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Evening Moscow</a>, where she explained how she was subject to threats and intimidation by other Miss Universe hopefuls, revealing that she "faced a continuous stream of insults and threats from Ukrainian social media users" throughout her time competing, and even faced "negative comments from longtime acquaintances from Ukraine."

Linnikova did not expressly state that the vitriol stemmed from Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, however, she did appear to imply that she had been "shunned" due to the escalating violence between the two nations. "And many others avoided me and shunned me simply by learning about my origins. The girls from Ukraine and Switzerland simply ran from me like fire!"

She accused Miss Ukraine Viktoria Apanasenko of ignoring her because she is Russian, claiming: "I tried to make contact, but all efforts were in vain. Everyone saw Viktoria's demonstrative behavior - this is her choice, and I do not hold a grudge."

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However, Apanasenko had painted a very different story. She previously spoke to <a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/miss-ukraine-viktoria-apanasenko-slams-terribly-painful-miss-universe-2023-pageant" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Daily Beast</a> about competing alongside Linnikova, telling the outlet that Miss Russia had only wanted something to do with her when it came to taking a selfie.

"Until the very last moment I hoped that Miss Russia would come up to me and say sorry, but she only came up to me to get a selfie for what I think were propaganda purposes," she stated. "Miss Russia did not say a word about the war. People told me it would be dangerous for her."

Miss Ukraine then said the Miss Universe organization had underestimated how jarring it would be to compete against Miss Russia, remarking: "I am more than grateful to Miss Universe for their support, but I am not sure the organizers understood what it felt like for me to be standing and smiling on the same stage with Miss Russia who was wearing a red dress, the color of blood."
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<p>Miss Russia has hit out at this year's Miss Universe contest, stating that her fellow competitors "avoided" her amid growing anti-Russian sentiment.</p>
<p>Anna Linnikova competed on behalf of Russia in the 71st international annual beauty pageant that was held in New Orleans.</p>
<p>She has since revealed that her time in the competition was "very difficult" and that she received a barrage of hate from Ukrainian social media users due to her participation, per <a href="https://www.insider.com/miss-russia-says-miss-universe-pageant-competitors-avoided-her-biased-2023-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Insider</a>.</p>
<p>Linnikova revealed that she has still continued to receive online vitriol even after the contest ended.</p>
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<p>This week, the beauty queen was interviewed by <a href="https://vm.ru/society/1028967-model-anna-linnikova-na-konkurse-miss-vselennaya-2023-mne-ugrozhali-raspravoj?utm_content=spw-exclusives" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Evening Moscow</a>, where she explained how she was subject to threats and intimidation by other Miss Universe hopefuls, revealing that she "faced a continuous stream of insults and threats from Ukrainian social media users" throughout her time competing, and even faced "negative comments from longtime acquaintances from Ukraine."</p>
<p>Linnikova did not expressly state that the vitriol stemmed from Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, however, she did appear to imply that she had been "shunned" due to the escalating violence between the two nations. "And many others avoided me and shunned me simply by learning about my origins. The girls from Ukraine and Switzerland simply ran from me like fire!"</p>
<p>She accused Miss Ukraine Viktoria Apanasenko of ignoring her because she is Russian, claiming: "I tried to make contact, but all efforts were in vain. Everyone saw Viktoria's demonstrative behavior - this is her choice, and I do not hold a grudge."</p>
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<p>However, Apanasenko had painted a very different story. She previously spoke to <a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/miss-ukraine-viktoria-apanasenko-slams-terribly-painful-miss-universe-2023-pageant" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Daily Beast</a> about competing alongside Linnikova, telling the outlet that Miss Russia had only wanted something to do with her when it came to taking a selfie.</p>
<p>"Until the very last moment I hoped that Miss Russia would come up to me and say sorry, but she only came up to me to get a selfie for what I think were propaganda purposes," she stated. "Miss Russia did not say a word about the war. People told me it would be dangerous for her."</p>
<p>Miss Ukraine then said the Miss Universe organization had underestimated how jarring it would be to compete against Miss Russia, remarking: "I am more than grateful to Miss Universe for their support, but I am not sure the organizers understood what it felt like for me to be standing and smiling on the same stage with Miss Russia who was wearing a red dress, the color of blood."</p>
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Miss Russia says competitors at the Miss Universe contest 'avoided' her

Pamela Anderson has revealed she is embracing getting older and can't wait to see what she will look like as she ages.

The Playboy model, 55, has spoken out about her thoughts on aging in a new interview, after releasing a tell-all memoir and Netflix documentary.

In her book - Love, Pamela - and her<a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-andersons-son-says-he-wishes-she-made-millions-from-her-sex-tape"> documentary,</a> Pamela, A Love Story, the former Baywatch actress opened up on all aspects of her life, from sexual abuse as a child to her <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-andersons-ex-husband-of-12-days-leaves-her-10000000-in-his-will">marriages</a> and dalliances with several famous faces.

Anderson may have found fame for being a blonde bombshell with killer curves, but she is looking forward to seeing herself change as the decades pass.

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She told Dax Shepard and Monica Padman on their podcast, <a href="https://armchairexpertpod.com/pods/pamela-anderson">Armchair Expert</a> with Dax Shepard, that she is not scared of the aging process, despite having worked in such image-focused industries.

She explained: "I never felt like I was any kind of great beauty, ever, no. Just a little funny-looking. I can't wait to see myself old.

"I always said I'd recognize myself when I was old in the mirror. I want to let my hair go kind of natural gray, put my little straw hat on, don't wear makeup. I mean, that's my comfortable kind of state."

Anderson admitted that her outlook on getting older is a rare one in Hollywood, adding: "A lot of women, I think, that kind of are these classic beauties have a really hard time with aging.

"I always felt a little funny looking, so I don't think it's as hard for me, and I don't want to chase that, and I don't want to do all the crazy s**t to myself."

Throughout her career, Anderson was open about having had plastic surgery and was often asked about her breast implants, which she detailed in her documentary.

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She also addressed people telling her she was "too pretty" to wear make-up when she was younger, and now people expect her to wear it, it surprises them when she doesn't.

"When I was wearing makeup before, everyone told me not to wear makeup. Now I'm old, and now I just want to kind of let it happen," the Barb Wire star explained.

Anderson's new memoir and documentary come after the release of Hulu's series Pam and Tommy, which detailed her and former husband Tommy Lee's sex tape being stolen.

The actress was vocal about her disappointment that such a traumatic period in her life was being used as entertainment and has vowed never to watch it.

[caption id="attachment_1263192544" align="aligncenter" width="2560"]<img class="wp-image-1263192544 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/2MJ9MR7-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1440" /> Pamela, A Love Story gave a no-holds-barred look at her life. Credit: Entertainment Pictures / Alamy[/caption]

She revealed to <a href="https://people.com/style/pamela-anderson-says-she-is-embracing-aging/?utm_campaign=peoplemagazine&amp;utm_content=link&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=facebook.com&amp;utm_term=63d9e2dd056e600001b17361&amp;fbclid=IwAR1uvOycE4IppKIBbgPTaw8elCys5I_pLEyorGEjQ8wRo5VGcHEX2DZwwwY">People</a> why she had chosen to tell her own story in her own words now, explaining: "It's just one girl's story of how I made it through: a small-town girl going to Los Angeles and just going through all the wild and crazy adventures I did and then circling back and going home.

"I had no idea how much anger I had inside, or how therapeutic it was going to be for not just me, but for people around me, like my mother.

"It's been a healing process. I'm so happy to share it and hopefully people will be inspired."
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<p>Pamela Anderson has revealed she is embracing getting older and can't wait to see what she will look like as she ages.</p>
<p>The Playboy model, 55, has spoken out about her thoughts on aging in a new interview, after releasing a tell-all memoir and Netflix documentary.</p>
<p>In her book - Love, Pamela - and her<a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-andersons-son-says-he-wishes-she-made-millions-from-her-sex-tape"> documentary,</a> Pamela, A Love Story, the former Baywatch actress opened up on all aspects of her life, from sexual abuse as a child to her <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-andersons-ex-husband-of-12-days-leaves-her-10000000-in-his-will">marriages</a> and dalliances with several famous faces.</p>
<p>Anderson may have found fame for being a blonde bombshell with killer curves, but she is looking forward to seeing herself change as the decades pass.</p>
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<p>She told Dax Shepard and Monica Padman on their podcast, <a href="https://armchairexpertpod.com/pods/pamela-anderson">Armchair Expert</a> with Dax Shepard, that she is not scared of the aging process, despite having worked in such image-focused industries.</p>
<p>She explained: "I never felt like I was any kind of great beauty, ever, no. Just a little funny-looking. I can't wait to see myself old.</p>
<p>"I always said I'd recognize myself when I was old in the mirror. I want to let my hair go kind of natural gray, put my little straw hat on, don't wear makeup. I mean, that's my comfortable kind of state."</p>
<p>Anderson admitted that her outlook on getting older is a rare one in Hollywood, adding: "A lot of women, I think, that kind of are these classic beauties have a really hard time with aging.</p>
<p>"I always felt a little funny looking, so I don't think it's as hard for me, and I don't want to chase that, and I don't want to do all the crazy s**t to myself."</p>
<p>Throughout her career, Anderson was open about having had plastic surgery and was often asked about her breast implants, which she detailed in her documentary.</p>
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<p>She also addressed people telling her she was "too pretty" to wear make-up when she was younger, and now people expect her to wear it, it surprises them when she doesn't.</p>
<p>"When I was wearing makeup before, everyone told me not to wear makeup. Now I'm old, and now I just want to kind of let it happen," the Barb Wire star explained.</p>
<p>Anderson's new memoir and documentary come after the release of Hulu's series Pam and Tommy, which detailed her and former husband Tommy Lee's sex tape being stolen.</p>
<p>The actress was vocal about her disappointment that such a traumatic period in her life was being used as entertainment and has vowed never to watch it.</p>
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 Pamela, A Love Story gave a no-holds-barred look at her life. Credit: Entertainment Pictures / Alamy</h1>
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<p>She revealed to <a href="https://people.com/style/pamela-anderson-says-she-is-embracing-aging/?utm_campaign=peoplemagazine&amp;utm_content=link&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=facebook.com&amp;utm_term=63d9e2dd056e600001b17361&amp;fbclid=IwAR1uvOycE4IppKIBbgPTaw8elCys5I_pLEyorGEjQ8wRo5VGcHEX2DZwwwY">People</a> why she had chosen to tell her own story in her own words now, explaining: "It's just one girl's story of how I made it through: a small-town girl going to Los Angeles and just going through all the wild and crazy adventures I did and then circling back and going home.</p>
<p>"I had no idea how much anger I had inside, or how therapeutic it was going to be for not just me, but for people around me, like my mother.</p>
<p>"It's been a healing process. I'm so happy to share it and hopefully people will be inspired."</p>
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<a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-andersons-ex-husband-of-12-days-leaves-her-10000000-in-his-will" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pamela Anderson</a> has opened up about her ex-husband Kid Rock's alleged response to her role in Borat.

As <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-andersons-ex-husband-to-leave-her-10m-in-will" target="_blank" rel="noopener">previously reported</a>, the 55-year-old released her new memoir, Love, Pamela, on Tuesday (January 31), where she makes several claims about many stars from her past, such as <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-anderson-accuses-tim-allen-of-exposing-himself-to-her-on-home-improvement-set" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tim Allen</a>, <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/sylvester-stallone-responds-to-pamela-andersons-claim-he-asked-her-to-be-his-number-one-girl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sylvester Stallone</a>, and <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-anderson-says-she-walked-in-on-jack-nicholson-having-a-threesome-in-bathroom" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jack Nicholson</a>.

Now, the former Baywatch star shared a claim that musician Kid Rock - who she married between 2006 and 2007 - had no idea she had a cameo in the movie: Borat! Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan.

Anderson revealed that she wanted her appearance in the comedy flick to be a "surprise" for the now-52-year-old musician - whose real name is Robert James Ritchie - when they watched it at the premiere in 2006.

[caption id="attachment_1263192437" align="aligncenter" width="1374"]<img class="wp-image-1263192437 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/2D3KM35.jpg" alt="" width="1374" height="2048" /> Kid Rock and Pamela Anderson were previously married. Credit: REUTERS / Alamy[/caption]

In the stage scene, Borat (played by Sacha Baron Cohen) is smitten by Anderson and walks up to her at a book signing with a "traditional marriage sack" that he tries to put her into against her will, as stated by <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/pamela-anderson-kid-rock-borat-b2273360.html">The Independent</a>.

"I didn’t tell Bob I was in the movie because I wanted to surprise him," Anderson said, according to an exclusive excerpt published in <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/pamela-anderson-borat-kid-rock-breakup-love-pamela-memoir-sacha-baron-cohen-1234671329/">Rolling Stone</a>.

The Barb Wire actress disclosed that she "forgot about the part in the scene" that referenced her leaked "sex tape" with her previous husband and the father of her two kids, Tommy Lee.

She alleges that this reference did not go down well with her ex-husband of one year as he reportedly "stormed out, calling me a wh*** and worse," per the <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/pamela-anderson-borat-kid-rock-breakup-love-pamela-memoir-sacha-baron-cohen-1234671329/">outlet</a>.

"He was embarrassed, and his reaction was not thought through," Anderson continued, claiming that Rock left her at the premiere alone. "I turned back and apologized, then asked if anyone could give me a ride home," she added.

The former Playboy model then said that when she got home after the premiere, she allegedly walked in to find the 'Picture' singer "smashing a photo on the wall" because "he was sick of waking up to a picture of me and David LaChapelle every day.

"But it wasn't me and David - it was Marilyn Monroe and Bert Stern," Anderson explained, "We broke up. I didn't stay in touch with Bob."

However, the Baywatch star wrote that she had "bad luck" at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards as Lee and Rock had a physical altercation during Alicia Keys' performance of 'No One.'

"Tommy and Bob dove at each other. Fists were flying, and the whole thing ended up on live TV. I walked out, and Alicia didn't miss a beat, kept on singing. It was a setup. MTV must have been thrilled," she penned, as noted by the <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/pamela-anderson-borat-kid-rock-breakup-love-pamela-memoir-sacha-baron-cohen-1234671329/">publication</a>.

[caption id="attachment_1263192439" align="aligncenter" width="2200"]<img class="wp-image-1263192439 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/2E77TM4.jpg" alt="" width="2200" height="1659" /> Pamela Anderson had stern words for her ex-husband Tommy Lee during the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards. Credit: REUTERS / Alamy[/caption]

Anderson - who has been married six times - has opened up about her rocky relationships while promoting the new book and Netflix documentary, Pamela, A Love Story.

The Home Improvement actress explained her decision to marry more than once and said that each one was a failed attempt to "recreate a family" for her two sons, Dylan Jagger Lee, 25, and Brandon Thomas Lee, 26.

In an interview with <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/587344d8-9731-11ed-ae85-8165ffa85053?shareToken=6d80d3b5a1dbaf0bc8201c56247749ed">The Times</a>, she disclosed that most of her exes "treated her badly," adding: "I also would not allow anyone to abuse me and didn’t want my kids to think it was OK. And so that was always my red line."

However, the actress named Playboy publisher <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-anderson-says-hugh-hefner-is-the-only-man-who-treated-her-with-utter-respect" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hugh Hefner</a> as the one man she thinks treated her with "complete and utter respect" and called him a "friend and mentor" after his death in 2017, per <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/pamela-anderson-kid-rock-borat-b2273360.html">The Independent</a>.

Anderson's memoir, Love, Pamela, and her Netflix documentary, Pamela, A Love Story, are both out now.
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<p><a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-andersons-ex-husband-of-12-days-leaves-her-10000000-in-his-will" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pamela Anderson</a> has opened up about her ex-husband Kid Rock's alleged response to her role in Borat.</p>
<p>As <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-andersons-ex-husband-to-leave-her-10m-in-will" target="_blank" rel="noopener">previously reported</a>, the 55-year-old released her new memoir, Love, Pamela, on Tuesday (January 31), where she makes several claims about many stars from her past, such as <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-anderson-accuses-tim-allen-of-exposing-himself-to-her-on-home-improvement-set" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tim Allen</a>, <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/sylvester-stallone-responds-to-pamela-andersons-claim-he-asked-her-to-be-his-number-one-girl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sylvester Stallone</a>, and <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-anderson-says-she-walked-in-on-jack-nicholson-having-a-threesome-in-bathroom" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jack Nicholson</a>.</p>
<p>Now, the former Baywatch star shared a claim that musician Kid Rock - who she married between 2006 and 2007 - had no idea she had a cameo in the movie: Borat! Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan.</p>
<p>Anderson revealed that she wanted her appearance in the comedy flick to be a "surprise" for the now-52-year-old musician - whose real name is Robert James Ritchie - when they watched it at the premiere in 2006.</p>
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<p>In the stage scene, Borat (played by Sacha Baron Cohen) is smitten by Anderson and walks up to her at a book signing with a "traditional marriage sack" that he tries to put her into against her will, as stated by <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/pamela-anderson-kid-rock-borat-b2273360.html">The Independent</a>.</p>
<p>"I didn’t tell Bob I was in the movie because I wanted to surprise him," Anderson said, according to an exclusive excerpt published in <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/pamela-anderson-borat-kid-rock-breakup-love-pamela-memoir-sacha-baron-cohen-1234671329/">Rolling Stone</a>.</p>
<p>The Barb Wire actress disclosed that she "forgot about the part in the scene" that referenced her leaked "sex tape" with her previous husband and the father of her two kids, Tommy Lee.</p>
<p>She alleges that this reference did not go down well with her ex-husband of one year as he reportedly "stormed out, calling me a wh*** and worse," per the <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/pamela-anderson-borat-kid-rock-breakup-love-pamela-memoir-sacha-baron-cohen-1234671329/">outlet</a>.</p>
<p>"He was embarrassed, and his reaction was not thought through," Anderson continued, claiming that Rock left her at the premiere alone. "I turned back and apologized, then asked if anyone could give me a ride home," she added.</p>
<p>The former Playboy model then said that when she got home after the premiere, she allegedly walked in to find the 'Picture' singer "smashing a photo on the wall" because "he was sick of waking up to a picture of me and David LaChapelle every day.</p>
<p>"But it wasn't me and David - it was Marilyn Monroe and Bert Stern," Anderson explained, "We broke up. I didn't stay in touch with Bob."</p>
<p>However, the Baywatch star wrote that she had "bad luck" at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards as Lee and Rock had a physical altercation during Alicia Keys' performance of 'No One.'</p>
<p>"Tommy and Bob dove at each other. Fists were flying, and the whole thing ended up on live TV. I walked out, and Alicia didn't miss a beat, kept on singing. It was a setup. MTV must have been thrilled," she penned, as noted by the <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/pamela-anderson-borat-kid-rock-breakup-love-pamela-memoir-sacha-baron-cohen-1234671329/">publication</a>.</p>
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 Pamela Anderson had stern words for her ex-husband Tommy Lee during the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards. Credit: REUTERS / Alamy</h1>
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<p>Anderson - who has been married six times - has opened up about her rocky relationships while promoting the new book and Netflix documentary, Pamela, A Love Story.</p>
<p>The Home Improvement actress explained her decision to marry more than once and said that each one was a failed attempt to "recreate a family" for her two sons, Dylan Jagger Lee, 25, and Brandon Thomas Lee, 26.</p>
<p>In an interview with <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/587344d8-9731-11ed-ae85-8165ffa85053?shareToken=6d80d3b5a1dbaf0bc8201c56247749ed">The Times</a>, she disclosed that most of her exes "treated her badly," adding: "I also would not allow anyone to abuse me and didn’t want my kids to think it was OK. And so that was always my red line."</p>
<p>However, the actress named Playboy publisher <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-anderson-says-hugh-hefner-is-the-only-man-who-treated-her-with-utter-respect" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hugh Hefner</a> as the one man she thinks treated her with "complete and utter respect" and called him a "friend and mentor" after his death in 2017, per <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/pamela-anderson-kid-rock-borat-b2273360.html">The Independent</a>.</p>
<p>Anderson's memoir, Love, Pamela, and her Netflix documentary, Pamela, A Love Story, are both out now.</p>
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Two young daughters of a missing mother were left "crying their eyes out" after being told "mommy's lost" when she disappeared while walking the family's dog.

Nicola Bulley, 45, has been <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/missing-woman-shared-eerie-posts-before-vanishing-on-footpath-leaving-her-dog-behind">missing since Friday</a> (January 30) after taking her dog, Willow, for a walk by the River Wyre in St Michael’s on Wyre, Lancashire.

Police were alerted when a fellow dogwalker recognized Willow, who was roaming around off the lead with no sign of Bulley.

Her phone was found on a nearby bench around an hour after Bulley was last sighted, still connected to an active conference call for work.

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A search is currently underway for the mother-of-two, with police stating that it is not a crime inquiry at present.

Bulley's partner, Paul Ansell, 44, had told the couple's young children - daughters Harriet, nine, and Sophia, six, that their mother was missing after she failed to come home.

Her mother Dorothy told <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/21231609/missing-nicola-bulley-daughters-broke-down-tears/">The Sun</a>: "He just said, 'Mummy’s lost,'" while Ansell's dad David added: "They cried their eyes out."

Earlier in the morning, Bulley had dropped her children off at school before taking Willow on a walk nearby, where she had often taken the dog.

Bulley's family said in a statement on Tuesday: "We have been overwhelmed by the support from our community and would like to thank everyone for their ongoing efforts to help us find Nicola.

"The girls are desperate to have their mummy back home safe with them and your ongoing efforts have provided comfort to them whilst we await news on Nicola.

"We ask for anyone who thinks they may have any information that may help the police find Nicola to please come forward and help them with their inquiries."

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The police added in a press conference: "The police are keeping a really open mind about what could have happened but we do believe that the likelihood is that Nicola has gone missing and this is not a crime inquiry.

"We’ve mounted a really intensive operation to try to find Nicola. We’ve got a large area to search. People do go missing but, clearly, as time goes on we become more and more concerned for Nicola.

"But we’re very much hoping that we will find something to try to bring her home safe and well soon."

They added: "We appeal for anyone who may have been driving through the village of St Michael’s last Friday morning at about 9:15 AM or who may have dashcam footage that could be of use to us, or people who may have been dog-walking in the area or on the towpath, to come forward."

Ansell also told press: "It is just perpetual hell. It is just utter disbelief. We are living through this but it doesn’t feel real.

"All we can say is we need to find her. She’s got two little girls that need their mummy home. We have got to get some good news now."

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Police, the coastguard, and Bowland Mountain Rescue are among those scouring the area for any sign of Bulley, with many members of the local community also joining the search.

Superintendent Riley thanked those who had come out but urged them to be cautious when searching as riverbanks in the area can be "treacherous".

She said: "We remain extremely concerned for Nicola and we continue to do everything we can to try and find her and to provide some answers for her family, who are obviously beside themselves with worry.

"I must stress at this time that this remains a missing person inquiry and at this time there is nothing to suggest any third-party involvement in Nicola’s disappearance.

"We appreciate there is also a great deal of concern in the local community, and we appreciate people want to help. However, parts of the riverbank are treacherous, and we would ask that nobody puts themselves in danger and that the police and partner agencies’ efforts to find Nicola are not compromised.

"If anybody has any questions or concerns, they are welcome to speak to officers in the area."
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<p>Two young daughters of a missing mother were left "crying their eyes out" after being told "mommy's lost" when she disappeared while walking the family's dog.</p>
<p>Nicola Bulley, 45, has been <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/missing-woman-shared-eerie-posts-before-vanishing-on-footpath-leaving-her-dog-behind">missing since Friday</a> (January 30) after taking her dog, Willow, for a walk by the River Wyre in St Michael’s on Wyre, Lancashire.</p>
<p>Police were alerted when a fellow dogwalker recognized Willow, who was roaming around off the lead with no sign of Bulley.</p>
<p>Her phone was found on a nearby bench around an hour after Bulley was last sighted, still connected to an active conference call for work.</p>
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<p>A search is currently underway for the mother-of-two, with police stating that it is not a crime inquiry at present.</p>
<p>Bulley's partner, Paul Ansell, 44, had told the couple's young children - daughters Harriet, nine, and Sophia, six, that their mother was missing after she failed to come home.</p>
<p>Her mother Dorothy told <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/21231609/missing-nicola-bulley-daughters-broke-down-tears/">The Sun</a>: "He just said, 'Mummy’s lost,'" while Ansell's dad David added: "They cried their eyes out."</p>
<p>Earlier in the morning, Bulley had dropped her children off at school before taking Willow on a walk nearby, where she had often taken the dog.</p>
<p>Bulley's family said in a statement on Tuesday: "We have been overwhelmed by the support from our community and would like to thank everyone for their ongoing efforts to help us find Nicola.</p>
<p>"The girls are desperate to have their mummy back home safe with them and your ongoing efforts have provided comfort to them whilst we await news on Nicola.</p>
<p>"We ask for anyone who thinks they may have any information that may help the police find Nicola to please come forward and help them with their inquiries."</p>
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<p>The police added in a press conference: "The police are keeping a really open mind about what could have happened but we do believe that the likelihood is that Nicola has gone missing and this is not a crime inquiry.</p>
<p>"We’ve mounted a really intensive operation to try to find Nicola. We’ve got a large area to search. People do go missing but, clearly, as time goes on we become more and more concerned for Nicola.</p>
<p>"But we’re very much hoping that we will find something to try to bring her home safe and well soon."</p>
<p>They added: "We appeal for anyone who may have been driving through the village of St Michael’s last Friday morning at about 9:15 AM or who may have dashcam footage that could be of use to us, or people who may have been dog-walking in the area or on the towpath, to come forward."</p>
<p>Ansell also told press: "It is just perpetual hell. It is just utter disbelief. We are living through this but it doesn’t feel real.</p>
<p>"All we can say is we need to find her. She’s got two little girls that need their mummy home. We have got to get some good news now."</p>
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<p>Police, the coastguard, and Bowland Mountain Rescue are among those scouring the area for any sign of Bulley, with many members of the local community also joining the search.</p>
<p>Superintendent Riley thanked those who had come out but urged them to be cautious when searching as riverbanks in the area can be "treacherous".</p>
<p>She said: "We remain extremely concerned for Nicola and we continue to do everything we can to try and find her and to provide some answers for her family, who are obviously beside themselves with worry.</p>
<p>"I must stress at this time that this remains a missing person inquiry and at this time there is nothing to suggest any third-party involvement in Nicola’s disappearance.</p>
<p>"We appreciate there is also a great deal of concern in the local community, and we appreciate people want to help. However, parts of the riverbank are treacherous, and we would ask that nobody puts themselves in danger and that the police and partner agencies’ efforts to find Nicola are not compromised.</p>
<p>"If anybody has any questions or concerns, they are welcome to speak to officers in the area."</p>
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Missing mom's daughters 'cried their eyes out' after being told their 'mommy's lost'

Alec Baldwin could face up to five years in prison for a fatal movie set shooting that claimed the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021.

As <a href="https://vt.co/news/entertainment-news/alec-baldwin-has-been-charged-with-involuntary-manslaughter-over-fatal-rust-shooting" target="_blank" rel="noopener">previously reported</a>, the 64-year-old was formally charged this week with involuntary manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter in the commission of a lawful act over the incident, which saw <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/alec-baldwin-fatally-shoots-cinematographer-and-injures-director-with-loaded-prop-gun-on-movie-set" target="_blank" rel="noopener">42-year-old Hutchins</a> accidentally shot with a prop gun on the set of the movie Rust in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Baldwin has maintained that he had not been aware that the prop gun he was holding had been loaded with live rounds and, as he was rehearsing scenes in front of the camera, the gun discharged and fatally wounded Hutchins.

The 30 Rock actor has already vowed to fight the charges, with his lawyer calling them a "terrible miscarriage of justice," per <a href="https://news.sky.com/story/alec-baldwin-charged-with-involuntary-manslaughter-over-fatal-shooting-on-rust-film-set-12799967" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sky News</a>.

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Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who was responsible for weapons on the Rust set, has also been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter. Legal experts believe that prosecutors will have great difficulty convicting Gutierrez-Reed and Baldwin without proof that the pair knew the gun had live ammunition but failed to take precautions.

The Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies made a statement about the charges, saying: "Actor and producer Alec Baldwin and armourer Hannah Gutierrez Reed will each be charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter. I have determined that there is sufficient evidence [...] On my watch, no one is above the law, and everyone deserves justice," per <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64337761" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BBC News</a>.

Carmack-Altwies has listed several issues with Baldwin's conduct - including that he failed to show up for firearms training and during a subsequent 30-minute on-set training he was too distracted to pay attention as he had been on the phone to his family. She also accused Baldwin of violating gun safety rules by pointing the gun directly at Hutchins.

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The two charges against Baldwin and Gutierrez-Reed mean they are facing up to five years in prison, <a href="https://www.insider.com/alec-baldwin-shooting-charges-sentence-actor-faces-5-years-2023-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Insider</a> details. However, it is important to note that the pair can only be charged on only one charge each, with each charge carrying a sentence of 18 months and $5,000 fines. To convict on involuntary manslaughter, prosecutors must prove to the jury that Hutchins' death was the result of underlying negligence.

Baldwin's lawyer, Luke Nikas, called the decision "a terrible miscarriage of justice." He added (via <a href="https://apnews.com/article/alec-baldwin-crime-santa-fe-movies-d605e97752556dd444369b3fdbbd9f68" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AP</a>): "Mr Baldwin had no reason to believe there was a live bullet in the gun - or anywhere on the movie set. He relied on the professionals with whom he worked, who assured him the gun did not have live rounds. We will fight these charges, and we will win."
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<p>Alec Baldwin could face up to five years in prison for a fatal movie set shooting that claimed the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021.</p>
<p>As <a href="https://vt.co/news/entertainment-news/alec-baldwin-has-been-charged-with-involuntary-manslaughter-over-fatal-rust-shooting" target="_blank" rel="noopener">previously reported</a>, the 64-year-old was formally charged this week with involuntary manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter in the commission of a lawful act over the incident, which saw <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/alec-baldwin-fatally-shoots-cinematographer-and-injures-director-with-loaded-prop-gun-on-movie-set" target="_blank" rel="noopener">42-year-old Hutchins</a> accidentally shot with a prop gun on the set of the movie Rust in Santa Fe, New Mexico.</p>
<p>Baldwin has maintained that he had not been aware that the prop gun he was holding had been loaded with live rounds and, as he was rehearsing scenes in front of the camera, the gun discharged and fatally wounded Hutchins.</p>
<p>The 30 Rock actor has already vowed to fight the charges, with his lawyer calling them a "terrible miscarriage of justice," per <a href="https://news.sky.com/story/alec-baldwin-charged-with-involuntary-manslaughter-over-fatal-shooting-on-rust-film-set-12799967" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sky News</a>.</p>
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<p>Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who was responsible for weapons on the Rust set, has also been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter. Legal experts believe that prosecutors will have great difficulty convicting Gutierrez-Reed and Baldwin without proof that the pair knew the gun had live ammunition but failed to take precautions.</p>
<p>The Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies made a statement about the charges, saying: "Actor and producer Alec Baldwin and armourer Hannah Gutierrez Reed will each be charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter. I have determined that there is sufficient evidence [...] On my watch, no one is above the law, and everyone deserves justice," per <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64337761" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BBC News</a>.</p>
<p>Carmack-Altwies has listed several issues with Baldwin's conduct - including that he failed to show up for firearms training and during a subsequent 30-minute on-set training he was too distracted to pay attention as he had been on the phone to his family. She also accused Baldwin of violating gun safety rules by pointing the gun directly at Hutchins.</p>
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<p>The two charges against Baldwin and Gutierrez-Reed mean they are facing up to five years in prison, <a href="https://www.insider.com/alec-baldwin-shooting-charges-sentence-actor-faces-5-years-2023-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Insider</a> details. However, it is important to note that the pair can only be charged on only one charge each, with each charge carrying a sentence of 18 months and $5,000 fines. To convict on involuntary manslaughter, prosecutors must prove to the jury that Hutchins' death was the result of underlying negligence.</p>
<p>Baldwin's lawyer, Luke Nikas, called the decision "a terrible miscarriage of justice." He added (via <a href="https://apnews.com/article/alec-baldwin-crime-santa-fe-movies-d605e97752556dd444369b3fdbbd9f68" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AP</a>): "Mr Baldwin had no reason to believe there was a live bullet in the gun - or anywhere on the movie set. He relied on the professionals with whom he worked, who assured him the gun did not have live rounds. We will fight these charges, and we will win."</p>
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Alec Baldwin could face five years in prison for 'Rust' shooting

A double amputee was fatally shot by police after he allegedly attempted to evade arrest, with his family now questioning the level of force used.

Anthony Lowe Jr, a 36-year-old father of two lost both of his legs following a previous encounter with police in Texas, the <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/01/31/double-amputee-anthony-lowe-jr-shot-dead-by-california-cops/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Post</a> reported.

The Huntington Park Police Department was called on Thursday, January 26, after Lowe reportedly stabbed someone without provocation.

The 36-year-old, who was allegedly holding a butcher's knife at the time, attempted to flee the scene by getting out of his wheelchair and hopping down the street.

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When confronted by police officers who initially attempted to taser him, Lowe continued to flee the scene. A police vehicle arrived and an armed officer fatally shot the father of two.

The police department has since claimed that the officer opened fire at Lowe after he had attempted to throw the knife in the direction of the officers.

The family members of the deceased have questioned the amount of force the police used due to Lowe's physical condition.

Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, as cited by the <a href="https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-01-30/police-shooting-double-amputee-family-wants-answers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Times</a>, Dorothy Lowe - the 36-year-old's mother - said: "I just want the truth. Nothing but the truth and justice for my son. My son was murdered."

Joining the grieving mother were family and friends, alongside members of the Coalition for Community Control Over the Police.

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Cliff Smith, an organizer of the group, said: "Anthony was brutally executed by Huntington Park police officers last Thursday in an attack that was vicious and cowardly."

Ellakenyada Gorum, Lowe's cousin said: "It’s sad, really sad how the police are getting away with killing our African American people. He was in a wheelchair. What more could he do?"

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s homicide unit is investigating the shooting, as is customary with all fatal shootings that involve police officers in the area.

The officers responsible for the shooting have been placed on leave, said Lt. Hugo Reynaga. He added that their names will be released in the coming days, and footage shows them shooting at Lowe "around 10 times."

He revealed that officers used two tasers before shooting but they were ineffective and Lowe wasn't responding to their commands.

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The man who Lowe allegedly stabbed was in critical condition following the incident that lead to the police being called.

Lowe's mother expressed her worry that any footage of her son being killed might lead to destructive riots, adding that: "I don’t want our city to be torn down."

It comes after protests were held following the <a href="https://vt.co/news/5-memphis-cops-charged-with-murder-in-death-of-tyre-nichols">death of Tyre Nichols,</a> who died after a traffic stop in Memphis, Tennessee.

Five officers were charged with murder and kidnapping as a result, with more officials being relieved of their duties as investigations into his death continue.
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<p>A double amputee was fatally shot by police after he allegedly attempted to evade arrest, with his family now questioning the level of force used.</p>
<p>Anthony Lowe Jr, a 36-year-old father of two lost both of his legs following a previous encounter with police in Texas, the <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/01/31/double-amputee-anthony-lowe-jr-shot-dead-by-california-cops/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Post</a> reported.</p>
<p>The Huntington Park Police Department was called on Thursday, January 26, after Lowe reportedly stabbed someone without provocation.</p>
<p>The 36-year-old, who was allegedly holding a butcher's knife at the time, attempted to flee the scene by getting out of his wheelchair and hopping down the street.</p>
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<p>When confronted by police officers who initially attempted to taser him, Lowe continued to flee the scene. A police vehicle arrived and an armed officer fatally shot the father of two.</p>
<p>The police department has since claimed that the officer opened fire at Lowe after he had attempted to throw the knife in the direction of the officers.</p>
<p>The family members of the deceased have questioned the amount of force the police used due to Lowe's physical condition.</p>
<p>Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, as cited by the <a href="https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-01-30/police-shooting-double-amputee-family-wants-answers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Times</a>, Dorothy Lowe - the 36-year-old's mother - said: "I just want the truth. Nothing but the truth and justice for my son. My son was murdered."</p>
<p>Joining the grieving mother were family and friends, alongside members of the Coalition for Community Control Over the Police.</p>
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<p>Cliff Smith, an organizer of the group, said: "Anthony was brutally executed by Huntington Park police officers last Thursday in an attack that was vicious and cowardly."</p>
<p>Ellakenyada Gorum, Lowe's cousin said: "It’s sad, really sad how the police are getting away with killing our African American people. He was in a wheelchair. What more could he do?"</p>
<p>The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s homicide unit is investigating the shooting, as is customary with all fatal shootings that involve police officers in the area.</p>
<p>The officers responsible for the shooting have been placed on leave, said Lt. Hugo Reynaga. He added that their names will be released in the coming days, and footage shows them shooting at Lowe "around 10 times."</p>
<p>He revealed that officers used two tasers before shooting but they were ineffective and Lowe wasn't responding to their commands.</p>
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<p>The man who Lowe allegedly stabbed was in critical condition following the incident that lead to the police being called.</p>
<p>Lowe's mother expressed her worry that any footage of her son being killed might lead to destructive riots, adding that: "I don’t want our city to be torn down."</p>
<p>It comes after protests were held following the <a href="https://vt.co/news/5-memphis-cops-charged-with-murder-in-death-of-tyre-nichols">death of Tyre Nichols,</a> who died after a traffic stop in Memphis, Tennessee.</p>
<p>Five officers were charged with murder and kidnapping as a result, with more officials being relieved of their duties as investigations into his death continue.</p>
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Man missing both legs dies after being shot by police multiple times

A father of two passed away following a snake bite that occurred while his wife was present, with paramedics unable to reach him in time.

The incident took place at a private property in Queensland, Australia at Lockyer Valley, about 31 miles from Brisbane before 10 AM on Saturday, per the <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/01/29/dad-of-2-dies-from-snake-bite-in-australia-in-front-of-wife/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Post</a>.

Following a toxicology report, the species of snake that delivered the fatal bite is unknown, but it is believed to have been an Eastern Brown.

According to <a href="https://snake-facts.weebly.com/eastern-brown.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reports</a>, the Eastern Brown is the second most venomous snake in the world second to the inland taipan, but the Eastern Brown resides in more largely populated areas, putting it in contact with humans more often.

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The snakes only possess short fangs capable of delivering around 4mg of venom per bite, but this is enough to kill an adult human.

According to <a href="https://a-z-animals.com/animals/eastern-brown-snake/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">wildlife experts</a>, there are around 3000 snake bites in Australia per year, but only two to four of those will prove to be fatal.

Michelle Vedredi - the neighbor of the deceased man - spoke to the <a href="https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/emergency-services/qld-man-dies-after-being-bitten-by-snake/news-story/fc0d27146bd60c5a79f9ebc28bf02ffd">Courier Mail</a>, where she gave her account of events after family and friends were concerned for her safety.

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She said: "They were asking if I was OK because the helicopter had been and there were four ambulances and cop cars. Someone told me they could hear his wife screaming through the fence for help before ambulances got there."

Sadly, the man passed away before paramedics could reach him, and his neighbor added that he used to own pythons and was familiar with handling snakes.

Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers contractor Heather McMurray told The Post that October to April is peak snake season.

"The heat and the humidity are certainly bringing (snakes) out — the pythons are loving the humidity and the brown snakes are loving the hot, dry days," she said.

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<a href="https://www.snakehunter.com.au/eastern-brown-snake#:~:text=REMEMBER%3A%20Eastern%20brown%20snakes%20are,Hunter%20a%20call%20on%200403875409.&amp;text=Eastern%20Brown%20SNakes%20can%20be,almost%20black%20can%20be%20found." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Expert advice</a> states that if you come into contact with an Eastern Brown, do not approach it as it may become threatened, but instead call wildlife experts who will come and safely remove the snake from harm's way.

The Eastern Brown has killed more Australians than any other species of snake.
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<p>A father of two passed away following a snake bite that occurred while his wife was present, with paramedics unable to reach him in time.</p>
<p>The incident took place at a private property in Queensland, Australia at Lockyer Valley, about 31 miles from Brisbane before 10 AM on Saturday, per the <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/01/29/dad-of-2-dies-from-snake-bite-in-australia-in-front-of-wife/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Post</a>.</p>
<p>Following a toxicology report, the species of snake that delivered the fatal bite is unknown, but it is believed to have been an Eastern Brown.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://snake-facts.weebly.com/eastern-brown.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reports</a>, the Eastern Brown is the second most venomous snake in the world second to the inland taipan, but the Eastern Brown resides in more largely populated areas, putting it in contact with humans more often.</p>
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<p>The snakes only possess short fangs capable of delivering around 4mg of venom per bite, but this is enough to kill an adult human.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://a-z-animals.com/animals/eastern-brown-snake/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">wildlife experts</a>, there are around 3000 snake bites in Australia per year, but only two to four of those will prove to be fatal.</p>
<p>Michelle Vedredi - the neighbor of the deceased man - spoke to the <a href="https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/emergency-services/qld-man-dies-after-being-bitten-by-snake/news-story/fc0d27146bd60c5a79f9ebc28bf02ffd">Courier Mail</a>, where she gave her account of events after family and friends were concerned for her safety.</p>
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<p>She said: "They were asking if I was OK because the helicopter had been and there were four ambulances and cop cars. Someone told me they could hear his wife screaming through the fence for help before ambulances got there."</p>
<p>Sadly, the man passed away before paramedics could reach him, and his neighbor added that he used to own pythons and was familiar with handling snakes.</p>
<p>Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers contractor Heather McMurray told The Post that October to April is peak snake season.</p>
<p>"The heat and the humidity are certainly bringing (snakes) out — the pythons are loving the humidity and the brown snakes are loving the hot, dry days," she said.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.snakehunter.com.au/eastern-brown-snake#:~:text=REMEMBER%3A%20Eastern%20brown%20snakes%20are,Hunter%20a%20call%20on%200403875409.&amp;text=Eastern%20Brown%20SNakes%20can%20be,almost%20black%20can%20be%20found." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Expert advice</a> states that if you come into contact with an Eastern Brown, do not approach it as it may become threatened, but instead call wildlife experts who will come and safely remove the snake from harm's way.</p>
<p>The Eastern Brown has killed more Australians than any other species of snake.</p>
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Father-of-2 reportedly dies from snake bite in front of wife before paramedics arrive

The wife of a California radiologist reportedly told paramedics that her husband drove their Tesla over a cliff in the state with the intention of killing her and the rest of their family.

On Monday, Dharmesh Patel, 42, was charged with three counts of attempted murder in connection with the January 2 crash that wounded his 41-year-old wife Neha Patel as well as their children, a seven-year-old girl and a four-year-old boy.

Following the horrific plunge down the 250-foot cliff, Neha is reported to have told paramedics that "he intentionally tried to kill us," San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe told <a href="https://people.com/crime/wife-husband-drove-tesla-off-cliff-told-paramedics-intentionally-tried-kill-us/?utm_campaign=peoplemagazine&amp;utm_content=manual&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=facebook.com&amp;utm_term=63d96e713243920001371aab&amp;fbclid=IwAR2QiPpGeKJvE7e6AGhVGy-740XeP_FKfAGKFbzg_0vl50gVTabMyWRvz6M">People</a>.

"She made that statement when asked, 'What happened? What happened?'" Wagstaffe said. "'He intentionally tried to kill us.' … We have multiple people who heard her say that."

Neha, who is still in hospital, "didn't get into detail. She was then quickly rendered medical aid and that was the statements from her," he noted, adding that the mom hasn't been interviewed since then.

"She has an attorney and we're being advised that, through the attorney, that at this point while she's hospitalized, she does not seek to submit to an interview," he said.

Wagstaffe says one of the couple's injured children was rushed to hospital after the incident. Meanwhile, the other child sustained "bumps and bruises, but no injuries."

The ordeal took place on the Devil's Slide in San Mateo County, near Pacifica, along Highway 1, which runs the length of California's coastline. It is infamous for being a site where several tragedies have occurred over a number of decades.

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Dharmesh, a radiologist from Pasadena, was detained by police following the crash, according to an arrest report by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) that People obtained.

The CHP revealed in a news release that it was informed about a vehicle being "over the side of the cliff on SR-1" around 10:50 AM local time on January 2.

Wagstaffe says that after the incident, officials spoke to "two separate drivers behind him who watched what occurred and were able to provide information about lack of brake lights."

Officials also found footage from the nearby Tom Lantos tunnels that "clearly shows his car coming out of the tunnel, going up the hill, making a right turn off the road into a dirt area at the top. And then a sharp right turn down and over the edge and down the cliff."

Wagstaffe said police are still trying to work out a potential motive.

"There were three people that we believe he was trying to kill," he said. "He also wanted to kill himself, obviously. And so, that was an effort to be a murder-suicide."

"Why would he do this? I'm now convinced that this was an intentional act by him," he added. "But then, why did he do this? Why did he want to kill the three people he, one would assume, loved the most in human life?"
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<p>The wife of a California radiologist reportedly told paramedics that her husband drove their Tesla over a cliff in the state with the intention of killing her and the rest of their family.</p>
<p>On Monday, Dharmesh Patel, 42, was charged with three counts of attempted murder in connection with the January 2 crash that wounded his 41-year-old wife Neha Patel as well as their children, a seven-year-old girl and a four-year-old boy.</p>
<p>Following the horrific plunge down the 250-foot cliff, Neha is reported to have told paramedics that "he intentionally tried to kill us," San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe told <a href="https://people.com/crime/wife-husband-drove-tesla-off-cliff-told-paramedics-intentionally-tried-kill-us/?utm_campaign=peoplemagazine&amp;utm_content=manual&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=facebook.com&amp;utm_term=63d96e713243920001371aab&amp;fbclid=IwAR2QiPpGeKJvE7e6AGhVGy-740XeP_FKfAGKFbzg_0vl50gVTabMyWRvz6M">People</a>.</p>
<p>"She made that statement when asked, 'What happened? What happened?'" Wagstaffe said. "'He intentionally tried to kill us.' … We have multiple people who heard her say that."</p>
<p>Neha, who is still in hospital, "didn't get into detail. She was then quickly rendered medical aid and that was the statements from her," he noted, adding that the mom hasn't been interviewed since then.</p>
<p>"She has an attorney and we're being advised that, through the attorney, that at this point while she's hospitalized, she does not seek to submit to an interview," he said.</p>
<p>Wagstaffe says one of the couple's injured children was rushed to hospital after the incident. Meanwhile, the other child sustained "bumps and bruises, but no injuries."</p>
<p>The ordeal took place on the Devil's Slide in San Mateo County, near Pacifica, along Highway 1, which runs the length of California's coastline. It is infamous for being a site where several tragedies have occurred over a number of decades.</p>
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<p>Dharmesh, a radiologist from Pasadena, was detained by police following the crash, according to an arrest report by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) that People obtained.</p>
<p>The CHP revealed in a news release that it was informed about a vehicle being "over the side of the cliff on SR-1" around 10:50 AM local time on January 2.</p>
<p>Wagstaffe says that after the incident, officials spoke to "two separate drivers behind him who watched what occurred and were able to provide information about lack of brake lights."</p>
<p>Officials also found footage from the nearby Tom Lantos tunnels that "clearly shows his car coming out of the tunnel, going up the hill, making a right turn off the road into a dirt area at the top. And then a sharp right turn down and over the edge and down the cliff."</p>
<p>Wagstaffe said police are still trying to work out a potential motive.</p>
<p>"There were three people that we believe he was trying to kill," he said. "He also wanted to kill himself, obviously. And so, that was an effort to be a murder-suicide."</p>
<p>"Why would he do this? I'm now convinced that this was an intentional act by him," he added. "But then, why did he do this? Why did he want to kill the three people he, one would assume, loved the most in human life?"</p>
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Wife says 'he intentionally tried to kill us' to paramedics after husband drives Tesla off cliff

A TikToker has tragically died after falling off a 70-foot cliff in Puerto Rico while shooting videos for his social media page.

The US Coast Guard revealed in a <a href="https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/3282321/search-ends-after-submerged-body-of-man-who-fell-from-cliff-is-recovered-by-loc/">press release</a> that Edgar Garay's body was found on Monday (January 30) by Puerto Rico Emergency Bureau divers after he fell off the steep coastal cliff near a lighthouse in Cabo Rojo on Sunday (January 29).

The coast guard announced that the 27-year-old man from Indiana was reportedly on a trip to the southwestern coast and was last seen alive around 5:37PM near the edge of the cliff.

The officials received a call at 6:50PM from a 911 operator who reported the incident and an eyewitness said that she saw the TikToker slip toward the edge of the cliff.
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Read the US Coast Guard's press release below:</strong></p>
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Garay's brother Carlos explained to <a href="https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/edgar-garay-indiana-man-dead-dies-falling-70-foot-cliff-puerto-rico/531-344da6a4-ff07-40ef-ba09-4b0348f880dc">WTHR</a> that he was on the cliff with his cousin who cautioned him to not go near the edge while shooting a video.

"My brother has a TikTok account that he loved to upload videos to," Carlos Garay reportedly said. "Unfortunately, that was what he was trying to do when he was closer to the edge than he should have been."

The devastated brother also told the publication that the social media star was discovered in an underwater cave with huge head injuries from the fall.

The Coast Guard Captain, José E. Díaz, shared his condolences to Garay's family in a statement that read: "We express our most heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Edgar Garay and pray they find closure and strength during this most difficult time."

"We appreciate the efforts of all the Coast Guard, Puerto Rico Police, and partner agency emergency responders, especially the Puerto Rico Emergency Management Bureau dive unit that was able to locate Mr. Garay’s body in such a highly inaccessible and challenging environment," the Coast Guard Sector San Juan commander also added.

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Due to the incident, Jayhawk helicopters and a 154-foot fast response cutter were both deployed in hopes of finding the TikToker on Sunday (January 29) night into Monday (January 30) before his lifeless body was found.

Our thoughts go out to Garay's family and friends at this time.
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<p>A TikToker has tragically died after falling off a 70-foot cliff in Puerto Rico while shooting videos for his social media page.</p>
<p>The US Coast Guard revealed in a <a href="https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/3282321/search-ends-after-submerged-body-of-man-who-fell-from-cliff-is-recovered-by-loc/">press release</a> that Edgar Garay's body was found on Monday (January 30) by Puerto Rico Emergency Bureau divers after he fell off the steep coastal cliff near a lighthouse in Cabo Rojo on Sunday (January 29).</p>
<p>The coast guard announced that the 27-year-old man from Indiana was reportedly on a trip to the southwestern coast and was last seen alive around 5:37PM near the edge of the cliff.</p>
<p>The officials received a call at 6:50PM from a 911 operator who reported the incident and an eyewitness said that she saw the TikToker slip toward the edge of the cliff.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Read the US Coast Guard's press release below:</strong></p>
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<p>Garay's brother Carlos explained to <a href="https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/edgar-garay-indiana-man-dead-dies-falling-70-foot-cliff-puerto-rico/531-344da6a4-ff07-40ef-ba09-4b0348f880dc">WTHR</a> that he was on the cliff with his cousin who cautioned him to not go near the edge while shooting a video.</p>
<p>"My brother has a TikTok account that he loved to upload videos to," Carlos Garay reportedly said. "Unfortunately, that was what he was trying to do when he was closer to the edge than he should have been."</p>
<p>The devastated brother also told the publication that the social media star was discovered in an underwater cave with huge head injuries from the fall.</p>
<p>The Coast Guard Captain, José E. Díaz, shared his condolences to Garay's family in a statement that read: "We express our most heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Edgar Garay and pray they find closure and strength during this most difficult time."</p>
<p>"We appreciate the efforts of all the Coast Guard, Puerto Rico Police, and partner agency emergency responders, especially the Puerto Rico Emergency Management Bureau dive unit that was able to locate Mr. Garay’s body in such a highly inaccessible and challenging environment," the Coast Guard Sector San Juan commander also added.</p>
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<p>Due to the incident, Jayhawk helicopters and a 154-foot fast response cutter were both deployed in hopes of finding the TikToker on Sunday (January 29) night into Monday (January 30) before his lifeless body was found.</p>
<p>Our thoughts go out to Garay's family and friends at this time.</p>
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TikToker Edgar Garay dies after falling off cliff while shooting videos

An ex-banker who became a "genderless reptilian" says their son has rejected them following their jaw-dropping transformation.

The body modification enthusiast from Texas - who was born Richard Hernandez and refers to themselves as "it" in their Instagram bio - has garnered quite a social media following over the years due to their reptilian appearance.

Now going by the name Tiamat Legion Medusa, they have spent upwards of $75,000 on modification surgeries - including tongue splitting, ear removal, and even 18 small horn implants. Tiamat is also covered almost completely in tattoos designed to look like scales.

That isn't all, though, as they revealed that they're planning further modifications - including teeth removal, penis removal, and even more tattoos to fully transform from human to reptile, per <a href="https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/exbanker-spends-84k-to-transform-into-a-genderless-reptile/news-story/97396cb4e5229b7896043b3f99bc2f41" target="_blank" rel="noopener">News.com.au</a>.

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Tiamat - who was once the vice president of a bank - appeared on YouTuber Anthony Padilla's channel for an interview, where they proudly called themselves "a freak."

"I was in my late 40s, prior to me living my life as the freak that I am, proudly a freak here," they stated. "I already had 79 piercings and most of them were hidden. The ones that weren't I could take out every day and put them back in, which is what I used to do as a banker."

Sadly, Tiamat revealed that their son has rejected them amid their controversial lifestyle changes. "The relationship or the connection with my son has also changed. At that time when I started my transformation, my son had already turned 16, and he rejected me at that point in my life," Tiamat recalled.

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They added: "[It was] through no fault of his own, it was all the father's fault. My son hasn't been in my life for seven years, I'm hoping that he is at least watching me on the internet because the reason I'm out there in such a big way is for him. So that he can see what his dad's doing, his weird, strange, used to be a man, is now a woman, is now reptilian, dad."

Padilla then asked Tiamat if they had a message they wanted to share with their son, to which they replied: "I would like to say first of all, 'son, I'm sorry for the mistakes that I've made in life. I own up to all of them, I don't make excuses for any of them, but it's those very mistakes that have made me the awesome person that I am now. I'm hoping that you'll give me the chance at some point in your life, and know that I'm always here waiting with wings open for you.'"

What are you thoughts on the extreme body modifications? Let us know in the comments!
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<p>An ex-banker who became a "genderless reptilian" says their son has rejected them following their jaw-dropping transformation.</p>
<p>The body modification enthusiast from Texas - who was born Richard Hernandez and refers to themselves as "it" in their Instagram bio - has garnered quite a social media following over the years due to their reptilian appearance.</p>
<p>Now going by the name Tiamat Legion Medusa, they have spent upwards of $75,000 on modification surgeries - including tongue splitting, ear removal, and even 18 small horn implants. Tiamat is also covered almost completely in tattoos designed to look like scales.</p>
<p>That isn't all, though, as they revealed that they're planning further modifications - including teeth removal, penis removal, and even more tattoos to fully transform from human to reptile, per <a href="https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/exbanker-spends-84k-to-transform-into-a-genderless-reptile/news-story/97396cb4e5229b7896043b3f99bc2f41" target="_blank" rel="noopener">News.com.au</a>.</p>
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<p>Tiamat - who was once the vice president of a bank - appeared on YouTuber Anthony Padilla's channel for an interview, where they proudly called themselves "a freak."</p>
<p>"I was in my late 40s, prior to me living my life as the freak that I am, proudly a freak here," they stated. "I already had 79 piercings and most of them were hidden. The ones that weren't I could take out every day and put them back in, which is what I used to do as a banker."</p>
<p>Sadly, Tiamat revealed that their son has rejected them amid their controversial lifestyle changes. "The relationship or the connection with my son has also changed. At that time when I started my transformation, my son had already turned 16, and he rejected me at that point in my life," Tiamat recalled.</p>
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<p>They added: "[It was] through no fault of his own, it was all the father's fault. My son hasn't been in my life for seven years, I'm hoping that he is at least watching me on the internet because the reason I'm out there in such a big way is for him. So that he can see what his dad's doing, his weird, strange, used to be a man, is now a woman, is now reptilian, dad."</p>
<p>Padilla then asked Tiamat if they had a message they wanted to share with their son, to which they replied: "I would like to say first of all, 'son, I'm sorry for the mistakes that I've made in life. I own up to all of them, I don't make excuses for any of them, but it's those very mistakes that have made me the awesome person that I am now. I'm hoping that you'll give me the chance at some point in your life, and know that I'm always here waiting with wings open for you.'"</p>
<p>What are you thoughts on the extreme body modifications? Let us know in the comments!</p>
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Ex-banker who became a genderless reptilian says their son has rejected them

A 21-year-old woman has revealed that none of the teachers of her 15-year-old "child" take her seriously when it comes to parenting.

TikToker Hunter Nelson, from Kentucky - who goes by the handle <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hunterenelson">@hunternelson</a> - took to the video-sharing app to disclose her family situation.

In one of her videos - which has been viewed 8.2 million times and has 920.1K likes - a visibly stunned Hunter wrote in the overlay text: "Me driving down the road am realizing I’m 21 with a 15-year-old."

She then added: "No other parents or staff members at her [high school] are gonna take me serious," and "I can already feel people asking me what grade I’m in when I go to her events."
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Watch Hunter's video below:</strong></p>
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The viral clip was posted back in 2021 and Hunter received an outburst of questions from concerned commentators on the social media platform.

One bewildered user wrote at the time: "U WERE SIX WHEN YOU HAD A BABY?"

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Another user remarked: "You can't get pregnant at 6! she's just lying about her age she's probably 30ish."

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A third person commented: "I hope this is satire cause it’s not clicking for me."

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However, Hunter clarified the details of her parenting predicament in a <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hunterenelson/video/6993420180676185350">follow-up video</a> and assured viewers that she - unsurprisingly - did not have a baby when she was six years old.

"I recently filed for guardianship of my sister a few months ago … I felt the best way to keep my sister safe, happy and to have all her needs and wants met was to come live with me," she said.

She revealed that their father passed away in 2015 and that her half-sister, Gracie, from North Carolina, also lost her mother shortly after.

Hunter then disclosed that Gracie was in danger of being placed in foster care following her mom’s death, so she selflessly petitioned the courts for guardianship of the teen as it is "100% legal".

Many commenters applauded Hunter for sharing her story, with one person writing: "You owe zero people an explanation in this world. She is family. You do what you have to for family."

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Another added: "My sister took me in when I was 13, and she was 21. What you’re doing is amazing!"

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However, becoming a legal guardian to her younger sister sparked some family drama as the TikToker shared a <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hunterenelson/video/6997854671377321222?_r=1&amp;_t=8ZUZePVCW31">separate video</a> about how she received death threats from Gracie's relatives because she was granted guardianship.

Hunter also admitted that the teenager <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hunterenelson/video/6994595341009980677">protested her move</a> for parental rights but eventually agreed. Gracie then advised people in the same situation to "put the kid’s safety and pride and necessities over their emotions".
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<p>A 21-year-old woman has revealed that none of the teachers of her 15-year-old "child" take her seriously when it comes to parenting.</p>
<p>TikToker Hunter Nelson, from Kentucky - who goes by the handle <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hunterenelson">@hunternelson</a> - took to the video-sharing app to disclose her family situation.</p>
<p>In one of her videos - which has been viewed 8.2 million times and has 920.1K likes - a visibly stunned Hunter wrote in the overlay text: "Me driving down the road am realizing I’m 21 with a 15-year-old."</p>
<p>She then added: "No other parents or staff members at her [high school] are gonna take me serious," and "I can already feel people asking me what grade I’m in when I go to her events."</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Watch Hunter's video below:</strong></p>

<p>The viral clip was posted back in 2021 and Hunter received an outburst of questions from concerned commentators on the social media platform.</p>
<p>One bewildered user wrote at the time: "U WERE SIX WHEN YOU HAD A BABY?"</p>
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<p>Another user remarked: "You can't get pregnant at 6! she's just lying about her age she's probably 30ish."</p>
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<p>A third person commented: "I hope this is satire cause it’s not clicking for me."</p>
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<p>However, Hunter clarified the details of her parenting predicament in a <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hunterenelson/video/6993420180676185350">follow-up video</a> and assured viewers that she - unsurprisingly - did not have a baby when she was six years old.</p>
<p>"I recently filed for guardianship of my sister a few months ago … I felt the best way to keep my sister safe, happy and to have all her needs and wants met was to come live with me," she said.</p>
<p>She revealed that their father passed away in 2015 and that her half-sister, Gracie, from North Carolina, also lost her mother shortly after.</p>
<p>Hunter then disclosed that Gracie was in danger of being placed in foster care following her mom’s death, so she selflessly petitioned the courts for guardianship of the teen as it is "100% legal".</p>
<p>Many commenters applauded Hunter for sharing her story, with one person writing: "You owe zero people an explanation in this world. She is family. You do what you have to for family."</p>
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<p>Another added: "My sister took me in when I was 13, and she was 21. What you’re doing is amazing!"</p>
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<p>However, becoming a legal guardian to her younger sister sparked some family drama as the TikToker shared a <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hunterenelson/video/6997854671377321222?_r=1&amp;_t=8ZUZePVCW31">separate video</a> about how she received death threats from Gracie's relatives because she was granted guardianship.</p>
<p>Hunter also admitted that the teenager <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hunterenelson/video/6994595341009980677">protested her move</a> for parental rights but eventually agreed. Gracie then advised people in the same situation to "put the kid’s safety and pride and necessities over their emotions".</p>
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21-year-old who is a 'mom' to 15-year-old says 'other parents' don't take her seriously

A woman has called out potential male clients for her business after she caught them discussing her looks on a work Zoom call.

Whitney Sharpe is a 28-year-old recruiting and staffing professional from Boston and she found herself in an uncomfortable position during a work call.

While on the Zoom call to potential clients, they shared their screens and Sharpe noticed that the male workers had been sharing unprofessional and unsavory messages about her appearance.

Speaking to <a href="https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/paigeskinner/tiktok-calling-out-men-comments-work-video-call" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Buzzfeed News</a>, the 28-year-old wasn't comfortable sharing all of the messages but one of them referred to her as a "f***ing bombshell."

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Sharpe took to <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@whitneyrose617" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TikTok</a> immediately after noticing the messages, where she recorded her interaction with the clients as she called them out for their behavior.

The written overlay of the video explains the situation while adding: "It's 2023 - can this stop."

Sharpe confronts the men by saying: "First of all, if we’re going to continue working together, I want to work with a woman sales representative because I don’t want to have to see locker room talk about myself when you’re sharing screens."

The men appeared to be embarrassed that they had been caught out, referring to it as an "inexcusable mistake," but the apology lacked any real conviction as one man said: "Apologies on that."

Buzzfeed News caught up with Sharpe and she explained that she is disheartened that this behavior still exists in this day and age and that she has worked incredibly hard to be where she is today.

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She stated that she is the vice president and one of the "highest-up women" in her company, and she wants to be valued on her merit and business and not what she looks like.

Sharpe revealed that she noticed the messages at the start of the meeting but remained professional before calling them out after it concluded, which she described as "nerve-wracking."

In a follow-up video, the 28-year-old revealed that the company did not become a client of hers, stating: "I cannot work with a vendor and my company will not support a vendor who doesn’t support women in business."

Viewers of the videos were in full support of Sharpe. One person said: "Like you said, it’s 2023 and you think we would’ve progressed. You handled yourself with such grace. Admirable!"

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A second person added: "YOU are amazing!!! Proud of you for standing up for yourself and for all of us women who have gone through this."

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Sharpe concluded her follow-up video by stating that the company should: "Maybe not hire misogynistic p****s to represent their company out in the field. Maybe hire smarter people who know how to share their screens since that’s part of their f****ing job."
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<p>A woman has called out potential male clients for her business after she caught them discussing her looks on a work Zoom call.</p>
<p>Whitney Sharpe is a 28-year-old recruiting and staffing professional from Boston and she found herself in an uncomfortable position during a work call.</p>
<p>While on the Zoom call to potential clients, they shared their screens and Sharpe noticed that the male workers had been sharing unprofessional and unsavory messages about her appearance.</p>
<p>Speaking to <a href="https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/paigeskinner/tiktok-calling-out-men-comments-work-video-call" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Buzzfeed News</a>, the 28-year-old wasn't comfortable sharing all of the messages but one of them referred to her as a "f***ing bombshell."</p>

<p>Sharpe took to <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@whitneyrose617" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TikTok</a> immediately after noticing the messages, where she recorded her interaction with the clients as she called them out for their behavior.</p>
<p>The written overlay of the video explains the situation while adding: "It's 2023 - can this stop."</p>
<p>Sharpe confronts the men by saying: "First of all, if we’re going to continue working together, I want to work with a woman sales representative because I don’t want to have to see locker room talk about myself when you’re sharing screens."</p>
<p>The men appeared to be embarrassed that they had been caught out, referring to it as an "inexcusable mistake," but the apology lacked any real conviction as one man said: "Apologies on that."</p>
<p>Buzzfeed News caught up with Sharpe and she explained that she is disheartened that this behavior still exists in this day and age and that she has worked incredibly hard to be where she is today.</p>

<p>She stated that she is the vice president and one of the "highest-up women" in her company, and she wants to be valued on her merit and business and not what she looks like.</p>
<p>Sharpe revealed that she noticed the messages at the start of the meeting but remained professional before calling them out after it concluded, which she described as "nerve-wracking."</p>
<p>In a follow-up video, the 28-year-old revealed that the company did not become a client of hers, stating: "I cannot work with a vendor and my company will not support a vendor who doesn’t support women in business."</p>
<p>Viewers of the videos were in full support of Sharpe. One person said: "Like you said, it’s 2023 and you think we would’ve progressed. You handled yourself with such grace. Admirable!"</p>
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<p>A second person added: "YOU are amazing!!! Proud of you for standing up for yourself and for all of us women who have gone through this."</p>
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<p>Sharpe concluded her follow-up video by stating that the company should: "Maybe not hire misogynistic p****s to represent their company out in the field. Maybe hire smarter people who know how to share their screens since that’s part of their f****ing job."</p>
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Woman calls out male clients after catching them discussing her looks during work call

A man in Singapore has launched a $3 million lawsuit against a woman who rejected him as he claims that she caused emotional "trauma".

Kawshigan is suing Nora Tan after she broke his heart, telling him she had no interest in a romantic relationship with him, as reported by Singaporean newspaper <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/man-sues-woman-for-trauma-after-she-rejected-him">The Straits Times.</a>

Per the paper, Kawshigan filed two lawsuits against her, including a $3 million High Court claim in July 2022 that stated the woman caused "damage to his stellar reputation" and "trauma, depression, and impacts" to his life.

According to him, comments Tan had made, led to him losing earnings from his business partnerships and having to shell out huge amounts for therapy due to the trauma that she allegedly caused him.

The second lawsuit was a $22,000 magistrate's court claim, filed in August, in which Kawshigan claimed that Tan had violated their agreement about working on their relationship.

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He said that this had a catastrophic effect on the earnings he received as an "active high-capital trader by night and a busy CEO by day." He also claimed that it meant he had to find "deeper psychological assistance."

State Courts deputy registrar Lewis Tan struck out the $22,000 claim as it was "manifestly groundless and without foundation," as reported by The Straits Times.

The judgment, which was published earlier this week, stated: "Considered in totality, I find that the present action was intentionally initiated by the claimant with the ulterior motive of vexing or oppressing the defendant by requiring her to defend various claims that fundamentally stem from the same factual matrix in different forums."

"This court will not be an accessory to his calculated attempt to compel engagement from the defendant who, after years of massaging the claimant’s unhappiness, has finally decided to stand up to his threats rather than cower and give in to his demands," it added.

According to the publication, Kawshigan and Tan first met in 2016, later becoming friends. In September 2020, things changed as Tan saw the man as merely a "friend" while Kawshigan thought of her as his "closest friend".

Tan then told him that she needed space from him and urged him to be "self-reliant". The month after, Kawshigan wrote her a letter in which he told her he would be filing a lawsuit with a claim for "monetary damages arising from negligent infliction of emotional distress and possible defamation," reports Straits Times.

Tan tried to have a rational conversation with the aggrieved plaintiff, to no avail. Kawshigan insisted that she comply with his wishes or face "irrevocable" damage to her professional reputation. Kawshigan's therapist also contacted Tan in order to ask her to become involved in his sessions.

But more than a year later, she stopped going to therapy with him. Then in April 2022, she started harassment proceedings against him.
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<p>A man in Singapore has launched a $3 million lawsuit against a woman who rejected him as he claims that she caused emotional "trauma".</p>
<p>Kawshigan is suing Nora Tan after she broke his heart, telling him she had no interest in a romantic relationship with him, as reported by Singaporean newspaper <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/man-sues-woman-for-trauma-after-she-rejected-him">The Straits Times.</a></p>
<p>Per the paper, Kawshigan filed two lawsuits against her, including a $3 million High Court claim in July 2022 that stated the woman caused "damage to his stellar reputation" and "trauma, depression, and impacts" to his life.</p>
<p>According to him, comments Tan had made, led to him losing earnings from his business partnerships and having to shell out huge amounts for therapy due to the trauma that she allegedly caused him.</p>
<p>The second lawsuit was a $22,000 magistrate's court claim, filed in August, in which Kawshigan claimed that Tan had violated their agreement about working on their relationship.</p>
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<p>He said that this had a catastrophic effect on the earnings he received as an "active high-capital trader by night and a busy CEO by day." He also claimed that it meant he had to find "deeper psychological assistance."</p>
<p>State Courts deputy registrar Lewis Tan struck out the $22,000 claim as it was "manifestly groundless and without foundation," as reported by The Straits Times.</p>
<p>The judgment, which was published earlier this week, stated: "Considered in totality, I find that the present action was intentionally initiated by the claimant with the ulterior motive of vexing or oppressing the defendant by requiring her to defend various claims that fundamentally stem from the same factual matrix in different forums."</p>
<p>"This court will not be an accessory to his calculated attempt to compel engagement from the defendant who, after years of massaging the claimant’s unhappiness, has finally decided to stand up to his threats rather than cower and give in to his demands," it added.</p>
<p>According to the publication, Kawshigan and Tan first met in 2016, later becoming friends. In September 2020, things changed as Tan saw the man as merely a "friend" while Kawshigan thought of her as his "closest friend".</p>
<p>Tan then told him that she needed space from him and urged him to be "self-reliant". The month after, Kawshigan wrote her a letter in which he told her he would be filing a lawsuit with a claim for "monetary damages arising from negligent infliction of emotional distress and possible defamation," reports Straits Times.</p>
<p>Tan tried to have a rational conversation with the aggrieved plaintiff, to no avail. Kawshigan insisted that she comply with his wishes or face "irrevocable" damage to her professional reputation. Kawshigan's therapist also contacted Tan in order to ask her to become involved in his sessions.</p>
<p>But more than a year later, she stopped going to therapy with him. Then in April 2022, she started harassment proceedings against him.</p>
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Man sues woman who rejected him for $3 million claiming she caused him 'trauma'

An Oregon-based family has proven that the traditional nuclear family isn't always the best fit, after revealing that they parent four children with two moms and two dads.

Married couple Alysia Rogers, 34, and her husband Tyler, 35, hadn't entertained the idea of polyamory until they began developing feelings for another married pair - their friends Sean Heartless, 46, and his 28-year-old wife Taya, <a href="https://people.com/parents/poly-quad-parents-raising-kids-having-babies-together-more-than-biology/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PEOPLE</a> reports.

Tyler and Alysia were already parents to a son and daughter - who are now seven and eight - but decided to give a polyamorous relationship with Sean and Taya a try, so they all moved in together, kids included.

"Our kids already knew we were dating Sean and Taya. We told them: 'You know, Mom has a boyfriend and Dad had a girlfriend and we're going to move in together, and we're all going to be a big family and they're going to help parent you, so we're going to need you to treat them like you treat us - like parents,'" Tyler recalled.

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Then, a year after becoming a quadruple, two more babies were born, with Alysia and Taya each giving birth to a child - one in March 2021 and another in October of the same year.

In an unusual twist, however, neither woman knows which man is the father, as Alysia told <a href="https://www.today.com/parents/parents/polyfamory-parents-believe-polyamory-raise-kids-together-rcna66186" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TODAY</a> that the foursome "did not regulate the biology."

She further explained: "We're all equal parents to all of the children and it's not up for debate or discussion. It's not something that we're trying to hide from the children either. If they want to know where their DNA comes from, we will absolutely go down that path with them. But at this point in their lives, it doesn't matter."

Taya then added: "We wanted to do everything we could to make sure that everybody feels like an equal parent. At this point, finding out their genetics would change nothing."

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Sean did reveal to the outlet, though, that there have been some challenges when it comes to differences in parenting. "I tend to be a little more - some would use the word 'harsh,' I use the word 'structure'. I think that there's benefits to the way I do things, and there's benefits to the way they want to do things through gentle parenting.
<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-28" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html">"Kids are ever-changing, so if you get stuck in one style of parenting, it's not going to work. I'm struggling the most with learning that, so we still have conversations about that daily," he added.</p>
The foursome regularly posts content to their Instagram page, where they often make light-hearted fun of their relationship and the most common responses they receive from people about their uncommon situation.

Sean, Taya, Alysia, and Tyler aren't alone in their unique relationship, as a 2021 study by <a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.619640/full#footnote1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Frontiers in Psychology</a> found that one in six adults surveyed "wanted to be polyamorous. One in nine revealed they have been polyamorous at some point, and one in 15 people reportedly knew of others in polyamorous relationships."
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<p>An Oregon-based family has proven that the traditional nuclear family isn't always the best fit, after revealing that they parent four children with two moms and two dads.</p>
<p>Married couple Alysia Rogers, 34, and her husband Tyler, 35, hadn't entertained the idea of polyamory until they began developing feelings for another married pair - their friends Sean Heartless, 46, and his 28-year-old wife Taya, <a href="https://people.com/parents/poly-quad-parents-raising-kids-having-babies-together-more-than-biology/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PEOPLE</a> reports.</p>
<p>Tyler and Alysia were already parents to a son and daughter - who are now seven and eight - but decided to give a polyamorous relationship with Sean and Taya a try, so they all moved in together, kids included.</p>
<p>"Our kids already knew we were dating Sean and Taya. We told them: 'You know, Mom has a boyfriend and Dad had a girlfriend and we're going to move in together, and we're all going to be a big family and they're going to help parent you, so we're going to need you to treat them like you treat us - like parents,'" Tyler recalled.</p>
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<p>Then, a year after becoming a quadruple, two more babies were born, with Alysia and Taya each giving birth to a child - one in March 2021 and another in October of the same year.</p>
<p>In an unusual twist, however, neither woman knows which man is the father, as Alysia told <a href="https://www.today.com/parents/parents/polyfamory-parents-believe-polyamory-raise-kids-together-rcna66186" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TODAY</a> that the foursome "did not regulate the biology."</p>
<p>She further explained: "We're all equal parents to all of the children and it's not up for debate or discussion. It's not something that we're trying to hide from the children either. If they want to know where their DNA comes from, we will absolutely go down that path with them. But at this point in their lives, it doesn't matter."</p>
<p>Taya then added: "We wanted to do everything we could to make sure that everybody feels like an equal parent. At this point, finding out their genetics would change nothing."</p>
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<p>Sean did reveal to the outlet, though, that there have been some challenges when it comes to differences in parenting. "I tend to be a little more - some would use the word 'harsh,' I use the word 'structure'. I think that there's benefits to the way I do things, and there's benefits to the way they want to do things through gentle parenting.</p>
<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-28" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html">"Kids are ever-changing, so if you get stuck in one style of parenting, it's not going to work. I'm struggling the most with learning that, so we still have conversations about that daily," he added.</p>
<p>The foursome regularly posts content to their Instagram page, where they often make light-hearted fun of their relationship and the most common responses they receive from people about their uncommon situation.</p>
<p>Sean, Taya, Alysia, and Tyler aren't alone in their unique relationship, as a 2021 study by <a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.619640/full#footnote1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Frontiers in Psychology</a> found that one in six adults surveyed "wanted to be polyamorous. One in nine revealed they have been polyamorous at some point, and one in 15 people reportedly knew of others in polyamorous relationships."</p>
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Poly quad parents say they don't know which of them are the biological parents of their children

A recently discovered green comet that was last seen near Earth tens of thousands of years will be visible tonight.

As <a href="https://vt.co/sci-tech/space/green-comet-is-set-to-be-visible-from-earth-for-the-first-time-in-50000-years" target="_blank" rel="noopener">previously reported</a>, the E3 comet - also known as C/2022 E3 (ZTF) - is a spectacle that was last spotted when Neanderthals still roamed the planet 50,000 years ago.

The green comet is now set to fling past our planet at a distance of about 26.4 million miles today (February 1) and tomorrow (February 2), according to <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/31/world/green-comet-c-2022-e3-watch-scn/index.html">CNN</a>.

Stargazers will be able to see the contrast between the comet and the surrounding stars as it will have a path of dust following it.

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Astronomers discovered the E3 comet - which features a blue-green coma and a golden tail - in March last year after they conducted a wide-field sky survey at the Zwicky Transient Facility in California, as reported by <a href="https://www.euronews.com/next/2023/01/31/comet-c2022-e3-ztf-is-passing-the-earth-for-the-first-time-in-50000-years-heres-how-to-see#:~:text=Smart%20Health-,C%2F2022%20E3%3A%20'Green%20comet'%20not%20seen%20in,here's%20how%20to%20see%20it&amp;text=A%20comet%20not%20seen%20since,our%20planet%20on%20February%201.">Euronews</a>.

The E3 comet has since been photographed by astronomers at <a href="https://vt.co/news/weird/nasa-climate-scientist-reveals-why-van-gough-soup-stunt-was-inspired-and-visionary" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NASA</a> who shared a statement, obtained by the outlet, that read: "This comet isn’t expected to be quite the spectacle that Comet Neowise was back in 2020, but it’s still an awesome opportunity to make a personal connection with an icy visitor from the distant outer Solar System."

Back in December, scientists secured their first detailed picture of the new comet which revealed its luminous green coma and the yellow dust tail. The green is the result of a clash between sunlight and carbon-based molecules in the comet's coma, per <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-11700141/Look-tonight-generation-green-comet-zip-past-Earth.html">Daily Mail</a>.

The outlet shared that <a href="https://vt.co/sci-tech/space/moment-nasa-spacecraft-collided-with-giant-asteroid-in-first-planetary-defense-test" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NASA</a> intends to keep an eye on the comet with its <a href="https://vt.co/sci-tech/space/here-are-the-most-breathtaking-images-captured-by-the-james-webb-telescope" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)</a>, which could also locate clues about the solar system's formation.

As cited by the publication, planetary scientist Stefanie Milam of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland said: "We're going to be looking for the fingerprints of given molecules that we can't access from the ground," adding, "Because JWST's so sensitive, we're expecting new discoveries."

[caption id="attachment_1263192556" align="aligncenter" width="2560"]<img class="wp-image-1263192556 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/2MHW59D-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1707" /> Green Comet passing Earth. Credit: MasPix / Alamy[/caption]

The comet will be visible tonight and your best chance of noticing it is by going somewhere very dark, away from places with much light pollution.

Jake Foster, a Royal Observatory astronomer told <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/jan/31/what-is-the-green-comet-and-how-can-you-see-it">The Guardian</a>: "The comet is in the north of our skies, currently close to Polaris, the pole star directly due north."

"The comet is best viewed after midnight when it reaches its highest point in the sky. It will move a significant distance across the sky from night to night as it makes its way towards the constellation of Taurus over the coming weeks," he continued.

Foster said that stargazing apps like <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/star-chart/id345542655">Star Chart</a> and <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/star-chart/id345542655">Sky Safari</a> could pinpoint the comet’s location to make the task easier. He also added: "With a pair of binoculars or a small telescope, you should be able to spot the comet as a faint green blob."

After passing by our planet, the green comet will make its closest approach to planet Mars on February 10, according to <a href="https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/new-comet-might-get-bright-enough-for-binoculars/">EarthSky</a>.
<h6>Featured image credit: MasPix / Alamy</h6>

<p>A recently discovered green comet that was last seen near Earth tens of thousands of years will be visible tonight.</p>
<p>As <a href="https://vt.co/sci-tech/space/green-comet-is-set-to-be-visible-from-earth-for-the-first-time-in-50000-years" target="_blank" rel="noopener">previously reported</a>, the E3 comet - also known as C/2022 E3 (ZTF) - is a spectacle that was last spotted when Neanderthals still roamed the planet 50,000 years ago.</p>
<p>The green comet is now set to fling past our planet at a distance of about 26.4 million miles today (February 1) and tomorrow (February 2), according to <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/31/world/green-comet-c-2022-e3-watch-scn/index.html">CNN</a>.</p>
<p>Stargazers will be able to see the contrast between the comet and the surrounding stars as it will have a path of dust following it.</p>
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<p>Astronomers discovered the E3 comet - which features a blue-green coma and a golden tail - in March last year after they conducted a wide-field sky survey at the Zwicky Transient Facility in California, as reported by <a href="https://www.euronews.com/next/2023/01/31/comet-c2022-e3-ztf-is-passing-the-earth-for-the-first-time-in-50000-years-heres-how-to-see#:~:text=Smart%20Health-,C%2F2022%20E3%3A%20'Green%20comet'%20not%20seen%20in,here's%20how%20to%20see%20it&amp;text=A%20comet%20not%20seen%20since,our%20planet%20on%20February%201.">Euronews</a>.</p>
<p>The E3 comet has since been photographed by astronomers at <a href="https://vt.co/news/weird/nasa-climate-scientist-reveals-why-van-gough-soup-stunt-was-inspired-and-visionary" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NASA</a> who shared a statement, obtained by the outlet, that read: "This comet isn’t expected to be quite the spectacle that Comet Neowise was back in 2020, but it’s still an awesome opportunity to make a personal connection with an icy visitor from the distant outer Solar System."</p>
<p>Back in December, scientists secured their first detailed picture of the new comet which revealed its luminous green coma and the yellow dust tail. The green is the result of a clash between sunlight and carbon-based molecules in the comet's coma, per <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-11700141/Look-tonight-generation-green-comet-zip-past-Earth.html">Daily Mail</a>.</p>
<p>The outlet shared that <a href="https://vt.co/sci-tech/space/moment-nasa-spacecraft-collided-with-giant-asteroid-in-first-planetary-defense-test" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NASA</a> intends to keep an eye on the comet with its <a href="https://vt.co/sci-tech/space/here-are-the-most-breathtaking-images-captured-by-the-james-webb-telescope" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)</a>, which could also locate clues about the solar system's formation.</p>
<p>As cited by the publication, planetary scientist Stefanie Milam of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland said: "We're going to be looking for the fingerprints of given molecules that we can't access from the ground," adding, "Because JWST's so sensitive, we're expecting new discoveries."</p>
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<p>The comet will be visible tonight and your best chance of noticing it is by going somewhere very dark, away from places with much light pollution.</p>
<p>Jake Foster, a Royal Observatory astronomer told <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/jan/31/what-is-the-green-comet-and-how-can-you-see-it">The Guardian</a>: "The comet is in the north of our skies, currently close to Polaris, the pole star directly due north."</p>
<p>"The comet is best viewed after midnight when it reaches its highest point in the sky. It will move a significant distance across the sky from night to night as it makes its way towards the constellation of Taurus over the coming weeks," he continued.</p>
<p>Foster said that stargazing apps like <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/star-chart/id345542655">Star Chart</a> and <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/star-chart/id345542655">Sky Safari</a> could pinpoint the comet’s location to make the task easier. He also added: "With a pair of binoculars or a small telescope, you should be able to spot the comet as a faint green blob."</p>
<p>After passing by our planet, the green comet will make its closest approach to planet Mars on February 10, according to <a href="https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/new-comet-might-get-bright-enough-for-binoculars/">EarthSky</a>.</p>
<h2>Featured image credit: MasPix / Alamy</h2>


Green comet set to be visible from Earth tonight for the first time in 50,000 years

A 22-year-old assistant coach on a Virginia high school basketball team was fired after she was accused of posing as a 13-year-old player during a game when said teen was absent.

As reported by <a href="https://www.wavy.com/sports/local-sports/22-year-old-assistant-girls-basketball-coach-impersonates-13-year-old-jv-player/">WAVY-TV</a>, Arlisha Boykins, the former assistant coach for Churchland High's junior varisty girls basketball team, impersonated a player in a game took place on January 21 against Nansemond River.

The outlet published footage that appeared to show Boykins dressed in a black No. 1 jersey that belonged to a player who was competing in a separate tournament. Boykins, who appears taller than her opponents, is seen in the footage blocking shots, completing layups, and shooting free throws.

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She's even given a celebratory hand gesture after converting the layup against players who are several years younger than her.

"Coaches always preach to the kids about integrity and those types of things, so I was just shocked," the father of the student who Boykins allegedly impersonated told WAVY-TV.

"I just need an apology, you know, because I haven't yet received one from the overseer of the program," he added.

The teenager who was impersonated will no longer be attending Churchland High, her father told the publication.

Portsmouth Public Schools confirmed to <a href="https://people.com/sports/assistant-high-school-basketball-coach-fired-for-impersonating-13-year-old-girl/">People</a> in a statement that Boykins as well as the head coach are no longer employed by the school district.

The statement reads: "Churchland's administration immediately investigated and then reached out to the Virginia High School League to report the investigation's findings. In addition, Churchland's administration held a parent and player meeting with both the junior varsity and varsity teams.

[caption id="attachment_1263192467" align="aligncenter" width="2560"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1263192467" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/D5R7R2-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1887" /> Credit: Macrocosmos / Alamy[/caption]

"In the meeting, the players from both teams expressed they did not want to continue this season. The teams' remaining opponents and officials have been notified."

Per <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/games/1-21-2023/girls-jv-basketball-22-23/churchland-vs-nansemond-river.htm?c=5evlbgAbH02PJ_8dDDX1_w#tab=box-score" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1">Max Preps</a>, Churchland won the game against Nansemond River 47-45, but the win has now been branded a loss by forfeit.

Members of the Churchland team and their parents decided to bring the season to an early end since the alleged impersonation became public.

District director of communication Lauren Nolasco wrote in an email to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-11697315/Girls-JV-basketball-coach-23-IMPERSONATED-13-year-old-played-team.html">DailyMail.com</a>: "Churchland High School received a report last Monday that a member of the junior varsity girls basketball coaching staff took part in a game against Nansemond River High School (the game was held at Nansemond River and no Churchland administrators were in attendance).

"Churchland's administration immediately investigated and then reached out to the Virginia High School League to report the investigation's findings. In addition, Churchland's administration held a parent and player meeting with both the junior varsity and varsity teams.

"In the meeting, the players from both teams expressed they did not want to continue this season. The teams' remaining opponents and officials have been notified.

"While I cannot discuss details of the investigation since this is a personnel matter, I can confirm Arlisha Boykins is no longer an employee of Portsmouth Public Schools."
<h6>Featured image credit: RooM the Agency / Alamy</h6>

<p>A 22-year-old assistant coach on a Virginia high school basketball team was fired after she was accused of posing as a 13-year-old player during a game when said teen was absent.</p>
<p>As reported by <a href="https://www.wavy.com/sports/local-sports/22-year-old-assistant-girls-basketball-coach-impersonates-13-year-old-jv-player/">WAVY-TV</a>, Arlisha Boykins, the former assistant coach for Churchland High's junior varisty girls basketball team, impersonated a player in a game took place on January 21 against Nansemond River.</p>
<p>The outlet published footage that appeared to show Boykins dressed in a black No. 1 jersey that belonged to a player who was competing in a separate tournament. Boykins, who appears taller than her opponents, is seen in the footage blocking shots, completing layups, and shooting free throws.</p>
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<p>She's even given a celebratory hand gesture after converting the layup against players who are several years younger than her.</p>
<p>"Coaches always preach to the kids about integrity and those types of things, so I was just shocked," the father of the student who Boykins allegedly impersonated told WAVY-TV.</p>
<p>"I just need an apology, you know, because I haven't yet received one from the overseer of the program," he added.</p>
<p>The teenager who was impersonated will no longer be attending Churchland High, her father told the publication.</p>
<p>Portsmouth Public Schools confirmed to <a href="https://people.com/sports/assistant-high-school-basketball-coach-fired-for-impersonating-13-year-old-girl/">People</a> in a statement that Boykins as well as the head coach are no longer employed by the school district.</p>
<p>The statement reads: "Churchland's administration immediately investigated and then reached out to the Virginia High School League to report the investigation's findings. In addition, Churchland's administration held a parent and player meeting with both the junior varsity and varsity teams.</p>
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<p>"In the meeting, the players from both teams expressed they did not want to continue this season. The teams' remaining opponents and officials have been notified."</p>
<p>Per <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/games/1-21-2023/girls-jv-basketball-22-23/churchland-vs-nansemond-river.htm?c=5evlbgAbH02PJ_8dDDX1_w#tab=box-score" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1">Max Preps</a>, Churchland won the game against Nansemond River 47-45, but the win has now been branded a loss by forfeit.</p>
<p>Members of the Churchland team and their parents decided to bring the season to an early end since the alleged impersonation became public.</p>
<p>District director of communication Lauren Nolasco wrote in an email to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-11697315/Girls-JV-basketball-coach-23-IMPERSONATED-13-year-old-played-team.html">DailyMail.com</a>: "Churchland High School received a report last Monday that a member of the junior varsity girls basketball coaching staff took part in a game against Nansemond River High School (the game was held at Nansemond River and no Churchland administrators were in attendance).</p>
<p>"Churchland's administration immediately investigated and then reached out to the Virginia High School League to report the investigation's findings. In addition, Churchland's administration held a parent and player meeting with both the junior varsity and varsity teams.</p>
<p>"In the meeting, the players from both teams expressed they did not want to continue this season. The teams' remaining opponents and officials have been notified.</p>
<p>"While I cannot discuss details of the investigation since this is a personnel matter, I can confirm Arlisha Boykins is no longer an employee of Portsmouth Public Schools."</p>
<h2>Featured image credit: RooM the Agency / Alamy</h2>


The FBI is carrying out a search of President Joe Biden's home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, today amid a special counsel investigation into how he handled classified material.

Per <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2023/02/01/politics/fbi-searching-joe-biden-home-rehoboth">CNN</a>, Biden's personal attorney Bob Bauer wrote in a statement: "Today, with the President’s full support and cooperation, the DOJ is conducting a planned search of his home in Rehoboth, Delaware.

"Under DOJ’s standard procedures, in the interests of operational security and integrity, it sought to do this work without advance public notice, and we agreed to cooperate," Bauer said. "The search today is a further step in a thorough and timely DOJ process we will continue to fully support and facilitate. We will have further information at the conclusion of today’s search."

<em><strong>This is a breaking news story. More to follow...</strong></em>

<p>The FBI is carrying out a search of President Joe Biden's home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, today amid a special counsel investigation into how he handled classified material.</p>
<p>Per <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2023/02/01/politics/fbi-searching-joe-biden-home-rehoboth">CNN</a>, Biden's personal attorney Bob Bauer wrote in a statement: "Today, with the President’s full support and cooperation, the DOJ is conducting a planned search of his home in Rehoboth, Delaware.</p>
<p>"Under DOJ’s standard procedures, in the interests of operational security and integrity, it sought to do this work without advance public notice, and we agreed to cooperate," Bauer said. "The search today is a further step in a thorough and timely DOJ process we will continue to fully support and facilitate. We will have further information at the conclusion of today’s search."</p>
<p><em><strong>This is a breaking news story. More to follow...</strong></em></p>


BREAKING: President Joe Biden's home searched by FBI

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have officially announced that Bad Boys 4 is in production, almost 30 years after the original was released.

Sony Pictures confirmed the fourth installment this month, announcing that it was in its pre-production phase and is set to be directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the same pair who had worked on the third movie Bad Boys for Life (2020).

The director duo were also collaborating for the Warner Bros. Batgirl flick - which was going to feature Brendan Fraser as well as Leslie Grace, who would have been the first Latina woman to lead a comic book movie adaption. In August 2022, however, <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/warner-bros-slammed-after-robbing-brendan-fraser-of-batgirl-role" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the project was shelved</a>.

Bad Boys 4 could be a light at the end of the tunnel for El Arbi and Fallah, as well as 54-year-old Smith - who was banned from the Oscars for a decade following an incident at the ceremony in 2022 when he slapped comedian Chris Rock in the face for joking about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith.

[caption id="attachment_1263192500" align="aligncenter" width="1944"]<img class="wp-image-1263192500 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/G1DD72.jpg" alt="" width="1944" height="1281" /> Lawrence and Smith (pictured) are set to star in a four Bad Boys movie. Credit: United Archives GmbH / Alamy[/caption]

The action comedy movie will reunite Smith and Lawrence, 57, as Miami-Dade detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, and fans already have high expectations for it.

After all, the previous flick managed to return $426.5 million at the box office in 2020, <a href="https://variety.com/2023/film/news/will-smith-martin-lawrence-bad-boys-4-1235508041/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Variety</a> details, making it one of the last pre-pandemic blockbusters.

Smith and Lawrence treated fans to a video on Instagram announcing their upcoming return to the screen, with the 'Boom! Shake The Room' rapper telling fans that he "had an announcement" and that they "better stop scrolling, seriously" as he filmed himself hopping into his car.

"I wish I was you, not knowing what I'm about to show me," the father-of-three adds, as the song 'Shake Ya Tailfeather' from 2003's Bad Boys II soundtrack blasts in the background.

The I Am Legend actor then pulls into the driveway of a house, before Lawrence opens up the front door and says to the camera: "It's about that time." The pair then embrace and scream excitedly to the camera about an upcoming Bad Boys installment.

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Soon after it was posted, the clip received tens of thousands of comments, with many users expressing their excitement.

"We're READY for Bad Boy whatever number it is," one person wrote.

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"Ill be there opening weekend as usual. I always wondered why they called the 3rd Bad Boys 'Bad Boys For Life' [...] 'Bad Boys Tres Leches' would have been just fine [sic]," another comment read.

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A further user chimed in with: "I don't give a damn if y'all steal from 'Toy Story' and call it 'Bad Boys Til Infinity &amp; Beyond', bc DAMNIT we're READY!! [sic]"

[caption id="attachment_1263192494" align="aligncenter" width="876"]<img class="wp-image-1263192494 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-01-at-12.36.22.png" alt="" width="876" height="134" /> Credit: Instagram.com[/caption]

There is no release date set for the yet-to-be titled Bad Boys flick, but you bet your bottom dollar I'll be in line to see it!
<h6>Featured image credit: United Archives GmbH / Alamy</h6>

<p>Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have officially announced that Bad Boys 4 is in production, almost 30 years after the original was released.</p>
<p>Sony Pictures confirmed the fourth installment this month, announcing that it was in its pre-production phase and is set to be directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the same pair who had worked on the third movie Bad Boys for Life (2020).</p>
<p>The director duo were also collaborating for the Warner Bros. Batgirl flick - which was going to feature Brendan Fraser as well as Leslie Grace, who would have been the first Latina woman to lead a comic book movie adaption. In August 2022, however, <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/warner-bros-slammed-after-robbing-brendan-fraser-of-batgirl-role" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the project was shelved</a>.</p>
<p>Bad Boys 4 could be a light at the end of the tunnel for El Arbi and Fallah, as well as 54-year-old Smith - who was banned from the Oscars for a decade following an incident at the ceremony in 2022 when he slapped comedian Chris Rock in the face for joking about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith.</p>
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 Lawrence and Smith (pictured) are set to star in a four Bad Boys movie. Credit: United Archives GmbH / Alamy</h1>
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<p>The action comedy movie will reunite Smith and Lawrence, 57, as Miami-Dade detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, and fans already have high expectations for it.</p>
<p>After all, the previous flick managed to return $426.5 million at the box office in 2020, <a href="https://variety.com/2023/film/news/will-smith-martin-lawrence-bad-boys-4-1235508041/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Variety</a> details, making it one of the last pre-pandemic blockbusters.</p>
<p>Smith and Lawrence treated fans to a video on Instagram announcing their upcoming return to the screen, with the 'Boom! Shake The Room' rapper telling fans that he "had an announcement" and that they "better stop scrolling, seriously" as he filmed himself hopping into his car.</p>
<p>"I wish I was you, not knowing what I'm about to show me," the father-of-three adds, as the song 'Shake Ya Tailfeather' from 2003's Bad Boys II soundtrack blasts in the background.</p>
<p>The I Am Legend actor then pulls into the driveway of a house, before Lawrence opens up the front door and says to the camera: "It's about that time." The pair then embrace and scream excitedly to the camera about an upcoming Bad Boys installment.</p>
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<p>Soon after it was posted, the clip received tens of thousands of comments, with many users expressing their excitement.</p>
<p>"We're READY for Bad Boy whatever number it is," one person wrote.</p>
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<p>"Ill be there opening weekend as usual. I always wondered why they called the 3rd Bad Boys 'Bad Boys For Life' [...] 'Bad Boys Tres Leches' would have been just fine [sic]," another comment read.</p>
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<p>A further user chimed in with: "I don't give a damn if y'all steal from 'Toy Story' and call it 'Bad Boys Til Infinity &amp; Beyond', bc DAMNIT we're READY!! [sic]"</p>
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            <img class="wp-image-1263192494 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-01-at-12.36.22.png" alt="" width="876" height="134" /><figcaption class='op-vertical-below'>
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<p>There is no release date set for the yet-to-be titled Bad Boys flick, but you bet your bottom dollar I'll be in line to see it!</p>
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Will Smith and Martin Lawrence officially announce 'Bad Boys 4'

Tom Brady - the legendary NFL player - has announced that he is retiring "for good" after 23 seasons in the sport.

Brady initially retired in February 2022, but it turned into a short-lived time off the field after he reversed the decision and made a comeback in March of the same year.

After retirement, the NFL quarterback tweeted: "These past two months I’ve realized my place is still on the field and not in the stands. That time will come. But it’s not now.

"I love my teammates, and I love my supportive family. They make it all possible. I’m coming back for my 23rd season in Tampa. Unfinished business."

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The 45-year-old played for the New York Patriots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during his career, amassing seven Super Bowl wins. He now ends his career as the NFL's all-time leader in passing yards (89.214) and touchdown passes (649).

Brady called time on his playing career in a video posted to social media, where he acknowledged that this is his second time declaring his retirement.

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"Good morning guys. I’ll get to the point right away. I’m retiring. For good," he began the video. "I know the process was a pretty big deal last time so when I woke up this morning I figured I’d just press record and let you guys know first."

"Won’t be longwinded. You only get one super emotional retirement essay and I used mine up last year," Brady jokingly said.

He continued: "So really thank you guys so much, to every single one of you for supporting me. My family, my friends, teammates, my competitors, I could go on forever, there are too many. Thank you guys for allowing me to live my absolute dream. I wouldn’t change a thing. Love you all."

Brady's other staggering career statistics include being a five-time Super Bowl MVP, a three-time league MVP, and a 15-time Pro Bowler, per <a href="https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12118/12800684/tom-brady-announces-retirement-from-nfl-for-good" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sky Sports</a>.

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The outlet also reported that Brady signed a lucrative deal worth $462 million to become Fox Sports' lead NFL analyst for the next 10 years following his retirement, so this probably isn't the last we've seen of him.

The quarterback spent 20 seasons with the Patriots, winning six Super Bowls as well as three MVP awards leaving some to declare him the greatest to ever play the sport.
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<p>Tom Brady - the legendary NFL player - has announced that he is retiring "for good" after 23 seasons in the sport.</p>
<p>Brady initially retired in February 2022, but it turned into a short-lived time off the field after he reversed the decision and made a comeback in March of the same year.</p>
<p>After retirement, the NFL quarterback tweeted: "These past two months I’ve realized my place is still on the field and not in the stands. That time will come. But it’s not now.</p>
<p>"I love my teammates, and I love my supportive family. They make it all possible. I’m coming back for my 23rd season in Tampa. Unfinished business."</p>
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<p>The 45-year-old played for the New York Patriots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during his career, amassing seven Super Bowl wins. He now ends his career as the NFL's all-time leader in passing yards (89.214) and touchdown passes (649).</p>
<p>Brady called time on his playing career in a video posted to social media, where he acknowledged that this is his second time declaring his retirement.</p>
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<p>"Good morning guys. I’ll get to the point right away. I’m retiring. For good," he began the video. "I know the process was a pretty big deal last time so when I woke up this morning I figured I’d just press record and let you guys know first."</p>
<p>"Won’t be longwinded. You only get one super emotional retirement essay and I used mine up last year," Brady jokingly said.</p>
<p>He continued: "So really thank you guys so much, to every single one of you for supporting me. My family, my friends, teammates, my competitors, I could go on forever, there are too many. Thank you guys for allowing me to live my absolute dream. I wouldn’t change a thing. Love you all."</p>
<p>Brady's other staggering career statistics include being a five-time Super Bowl MVP, a three-time league MVP, and a 15-time Pro Bowler, per <a href="https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12118/12800684/tom-brady-announces-retirement-from-nfl-for-good" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sky Sports</a>.</p>
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<p>The outlet also reported that Brady signed a lucrative deal worth $462 million to become Fox Sports' lead NFL analyst for the next 10 years following his retirement, so this probably isn't the last we've seen of him.</p>
<p>The quarterback spent 20 seasons with the Patriots, winning six Super Bowls as well as three MVP awards leaving some to declare him the greatest to ever play the sport.</p>
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Tom Brady announces retirement 'for good' after 23 NFL seasons

A couple decided to leave their baby at airport check-in when they became aware it didn't have a ticket and they didn't want to buy one.

Airports can be stressful places which seems odd because more often than not the destination has a feeling of excitement about it, unless you're heading back home after two weeks in the sun of course.

What can make the experience all the more taxing is if you have young children in tow who usually aren't too keen to sit patiently in the departure lounge.

Adding children onto plans also makes it more expensive, which is something one Belgian couple didn't anticipate nor want to entertain.

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According to the <a href="https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-730165" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jerusalem Post</a>, the couple was attempting to board a flight from the Ben-Gurion airport in Tel Aviv but didn't have a ticket for their baby.

Standing in front of the Ryanair check-in desk, the couple decided that their flight to Brussels was more important than the child, so left it in its stroller as they attempted to head through passport control.

After the staff realized what was going on, they immediately called the police who managed to catch up with the couple and detain them for questioning.

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According to airport staff, the couple arrived late at the check-in desk to find it was already closed. When they were informed they needed an extra ticket for their baby, they refused to pay.

They appear to have wanted to go and deal with security without the burden of the child, so left it unattended by the conveyor belt and headed off on their own.

"We've never seen anything like this. We couldn't believe what we were seeing," the Ryanair desk manager told the Jerusalem Post.

It is unclear at this time whether the couple and their baby made the flight to Brussels.

On the subject of strange airport stories, staff at Aberdeen airport in Scotland were scolded online after a <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/investigation-underway-after-airport-staff-spotted-flossing-as-nation-awaited-news-of-the-queen">video emerged</a> of them doing the popular flossing dance during a live news bulletin as the world watched on as Queen Elizabeth II passed away.

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Members of the royal family were flying into the airport so they could travel to Balmoral to be at the Queen's bedside, but the airport staff didn't seem to understand the importance of the situation and decided to have a dance.
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<p>A couple decided to leave their baby at airport check-in when they became aware it didn't have a ticket and they didn't want to buy one.</p>
<p>Airports can be stressful places which seems odd because more often than not the destination has a feeling of excitement about it, unless you're heading back home after two weeks in the sun of course.</p>
<p>What can make the experience all the more taxing is if you have young children in tow who usually aren't too keen to sit patiently in the departure lounge.</p>
<p>Adding children onto plans also makes it more expensive, which is something one Belgian couple didn't anticipate nor want to entertain.</p>
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<p>According to the <a href="https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-730165" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jerusalem Post</a>, the couple was attempting to board a flight from the Ben-Gurion airport in Tel Aviv but didn't have a ticket for their baby.</p>
<p>Standing in front of the Ryanair check-in desk, the couple decided that their flight to Brussels was more important than the child, so left it in its stroller as they attempted to head through passport control.</p>
<p>After the staff realized what was going on, they immediately called the police who managed to catch up with the couple and detain them for questioning.</p>
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 Ryanair staff were left shocked as the couple walked away. Credit: Brian Lawless / Alamy</h1>
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<p>According to airport staff, the couple arrived late at the check-in desk to find it was already closed. When they were informed they needed an extra ticket for their baby, they refused to pay.</p>
<p>They appear to have wanted to go and deal with security without the burden of the child, so left it unattended by the conveyor belt and headed off on their own.</p>
<p>"We've never seen anything like this. We couldn't believe what we were seeing," the Ryanair desk manager told the Jerusalem Post.</p>
<p>It is unclear at this time whether the couple and their baby made the flight to Brussels.</p>
<p>On the subject of strange airport stories, staff at Aberdeen airport in Scotland were scolded online after a <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/investigation-underway-after-airport-staff-spotted-flossing-as-nation-awaited-news-of-the-queen">video emerged</a> of them doing the popular flossing dance during a live news bulletin as the world watched on as Queen Elizabeth II passed away.</p>
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<p>Members of the royal family were flying into the airport so they could travel to Balmoral to be at the Queen's bedside, but the airport staff didn't seem to understand the importance of the situation and decided to have a dance.</p>
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Couple left baby at airport check-in after refusing to buy child a ticket

An Iranian court has handed 10-year jail sentences each to a young couple after they danced in front of one of the country's prominent landmarks.

As reported by the <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-64470506">BBC</a>, Astiyazh Haghighi, 21, and her fiance Amir Mohammad Ahmadi, 22, were arrested in early November after a video of them lovingly dancing in front of the Azadi Tower in Tehran went viral on social media.

In the footage, the girl wasn't sporting a headscarf - which is deemed as an act of defiance against the Islamic republic's strict rules - and women are also prohibited from dancing in public in the country - let alone with a man.

Now, a revolutionary court in the city has sentenced the couple to a harsh 10 years and six months in prison each, as well as banning them from using the internet and leaving the country, US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) said, per <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/31/iranian-couple-filmed-dancing-in-tehran-are-jailed-for-10-years">The Guardian</a>.
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Watch the video below:</strong></p>
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The couple, who reportedly had a combined following of nearly two million, was convicted of "encouraging corruption and public prostitution" as well as "gathering with the intention of disrupting national security," the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/31/iranian-couple-filmed-dancing-in-tehran-are-jailed-for-10-years">outlet</a> shared.

The publication noted that the HRANA stated that the couple's families had been unable to acquire lawyers during the court proceedings, and their attempts to ensure their release on bail had been denied.

It has also been revealed that Haghighi is currently placed in the Qarchak prison for women outside of Tehran, which has dire conditions that activists regularly denounce.

The pair's video had been praised as a symbol of liberation by the country's protest movement, as at one point in the clip Ahmadi lifted his girlfriend in the air as her long hair flowed freely.

In addition to this, the publication reported that the Azadi Tower is a location of immense sensitivity as it was opened in the early 1970s under the rule of the last shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi - when it was known as the Shahyad (In Memory of the Shah) Tower.

The name was later changed after the shah was expelled in 1979 under the inception of the Islamic republic.

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Iran's protest movement started in September and has become one of the most profound problems to the country's government since it came to power in the 1979 revolution.

The death of <a href="https://vt.co/news/world/how-mahsa-amini-became-a-symbol-of-resistance-in-iran" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mahsa Amini</a>, who had been apprehended for allegedly breaking the headscarf rules, sparked demonstrations that have turned into a movement against the regime.

While Amini's death became a catalyst for wider turmoil in Iran, authorities have now been chasing down all forms of contention that have also been caused by dissatisfaction with poverty, inequality, inequity, unemployment, and lawlessness.

The regime has been handing out tough sentences to people involved in the unrest in order to suppress the rallies. So far, 14,000 people - ranging from celebrities, journalists, lawyers, and ordinary people - have been arrested, according to the United Nations, per <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2022/11/03/middleeast/iran-protests-arrests-united-nations-intl/index.html">CNN</a>.

Also, the state has been executing protesters over the circumstances of Amini's death.
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<p>An Iranian court has handed 10-year jail sentences each to a young couple after they danced in front of one of the country's prominent landmarks.</p>
<p>As reported by the <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-64470506">BBC</a>, Astiyazh Haghighi, 21, and her fiance Amir Mohammad Ahmadi, 22, were arrested in early November after a video of them lovingly dancing in front of the Azadi Tower in Tehran went viral on social media.</p>
<p>In the footage, the girl wasn't sporting a headscarf - which is deemed as an act of defiance against the Islamic republic's strict rules - and women are also prohibited from dancing in public in the country - let alone with a man.</p>
<p>Now, a revolutionary court in the city has sentenced the couple to a harsh 10 years and six months in prison each, as well as banning them from using the internet and leaving the country, US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) said, per <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/31/iranian-couple-filmed-dancing-in-tehran-are-jailed-for-10-years">The Guardian</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Watch the video below:</strong></p>
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<p>The couple, who reportedly had a combined following of nearly two million, was convicted of "encouraging corruption and public prostitution" as well as "gathering with the intention of disrupting national security," the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/31/iranian-couple-filmed-dancing-in-tehran-are-jailed-for-10-years">outlet</a> shared.</p>
<p>The publication noted that the HRANA stated that the couple's families had been unable to acquire lawyers during the court proceedings, and their attempts to ensure their release on bail had been denied.</p>
<p>It has also been revealed that Haghighi is currently placed in the Qarchak prison for women outside of Tehran, which has dire conditions that activists regularly denounce.</p>
<p>The pair's video had been praised as a symbol of liberation by the country's protest movement, as at one point in the clip Ahmadi lifted his girlfriend in the air as her long hair flowed freely.</p>
<p>In addition to this, the publication reported that the Azadi Tower is a location of immense sensitivity as it was opened in the early 1970s under the rule of the last shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi - when it was known as the Shahyad (In Memory of the Shah) Tower.</p>
<p>The name was later changed after the shah was expelled in 1979 under the inception of the Islamic republic.</p>
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 People demanding freedom in Iran and protesting following the death of Iranian woman Mahsa Amini. Credit: Marcos del Mazo / Alamy</h1>
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<p>Iran's protest movement started in September and has become one of the most profound problems to the country's government since it came to power in the 1979 revolution.</p>
<p>The death of <a href="https://vt.co/news/world/how-mahsa-amini-became-a-symbol-of-resistance-in-iran" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mahsa Amini</a>, who had been apprehended for allegedly breaking the headscarf rules, sparked demonstrations that have turned into a movement against the regime.</p>
<p>While Amini's death became a catalyst for wider turmoil in Iran, authorities have now been chasing down all forms of contention that have also been caused by dissatisfaction with poverty, inequality, inequity, unemployment, and lawlessness.</p>
<p>The regime has been handing out tough sentences to people involved in the unrest in order to suppress the rallies. So far, 14,000 people - ranging from celebrities, journalists, lawyers, and ordinary people - have been arrested, according to the United Nations, per <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2022/11/03/middleeast/iran-protests-arrests-united-nations-intl/index.html">CNN</a>.</p>
<p>Also, the state has been executing protesters over the circumstances of Amini's death.</p>
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Couple jailed for 10 years after posting video of them dancing

A mother-of-two who went missing while walking her dog had previously shared posts about how "spooky" the route was, it has been revealed.

Nicola Bulley, 45, has been missing since Friday (January 27), when she was last seen walking her dog along a footpath near the River Wyre in St Michael’s on Wyre, Lancashire, at around 9:15 AM.

Her brown cocker spaniel dog Willow was found alone, walking off-lead, around an hour later. A passer-by recognized the dog and raised the alarm at around 10:30 AM, sparking a search,

Bulley's cell phone was found on a bench near where she was last seen and was still connected to an active conference call when it was found.

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Bulley had posted about the route on social media weeks before her disappearance, as she dubbed it "spooky" in November 2022.

She had shared a series of photos from a foggy morning, telling her followers: "A very foggy cold walk this morning, not a day to forget your gloves! Bit spooky too! Set me up for the day though and Willow had the best time!"

Superintendent Sally Riley from Lancashire Police revealed that Bulley’s phone was still on an active call when it was found, telling the Mirror: "It was on a meeting call, and that was still live. It was connected to the conference call and that hadn’t been terminated."

Police have appealed for any information that may help them in the search for Bulley, saying in a press conference: "The police are keeping a really open mind about what could have happened but we do believe that the likelihood is that Nicola has gone missing and this is not a crime inquiry.

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"We’ve mounted a really intensive operation to try to find Nicola. We’ve got a large area to search. People do go missing but, clearly, as time goes on we become more and more concerned for Nicola.

"But we’re very much hoping that we will find something to try to bring her home safe and well soon."

They added: "We appeal for anyone who may have been driving through the village of St Michael’s last Friday morning at about 9:15 AM or who may have dashcam footage that could be of use to us, or people who may have been dog-walking in the area or on the towpath, to come forward."

Bulley's partner Paul Ansell added: "It is just perpetual hell. It is just utter disbelief. We are living through this but it doesn’t feel real.

"All we can say is we need to find her. She’s got two little girls that need their mummy home. We have got to get some good news now."

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Lancashire Police later revealed that a "key witness" is being spoken to, who may have seen Bulley before her disappearance, per the <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-64462917">BBC.</a>

The man, who was walking a white fluffy dog in the area, reportedly "spoke to the woman in the area who found Nicola's dog near a bench in the field".
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<p>A mother-of-two who went missing while walking her dog had previously shared posts about how "spooky" the route was, it has been revealed.</p>
<p>Nicola Bulley, 45, has been missing since Friday (January 27), when she was last seen walking her dog along a footpath near the River Wyre in St Michael’s on Wyre, Lancashire, at around 9:15 AM.</p>
<p>Her brown cocker spaniel dog Willow was found alone, walking off-lead, around an hour later. A passer-by recognized the dog and raised the alarm at around 10:30 AM, sparking a search,</p>
<p>Bulley's cell phone was found on a bench near where she was last seen and was still connected to an active conference call when it was found.</p>
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<p>Bulley had posted about the route on social media weeks before her disappearance, as she dubbed it "spooky" in November 2022.</p>
<p>She had shared a series of photos from a foggy morning, telling her followers: "A very foggy cold walk this morning, not a day to forget your gloves! Bit spooky too! Set me up for the day though and Willow had the best time!"</p>
<p>Superintendent Sally Riley from Lancashire Police revealed that Bulley’s phone was still on an active call when it was found, telling the Mirror: "It was on a meeting call, and that was still live. It was connected to the conference call and that hadn’t been terminated."</p>
<p>Police have appealed for any information that may help them in the search for Bulley, saying in a press conference: "The police are keeping a really open mind about what could have happened but we do believe that the likelihood is that Nicola has gone missing and this is not a crime inquiry.</p>
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<p>"We’ve mounted a really intensive operation to try to find Nicola. We’ve got a large area to search. People do go missing but, clearly, as time goes on we become more and more concerned for Nicola.</p>
<p>"But we’re very much hoping that we will find something to try to bring her home safe and well soon."</p>
<p>They added: "We appeal for anyone who may have been driving through the village of St Michael’s last Friday morning at about 9:15 AM or who may have dashcam footage that could be of use to us, or people who may have been dog-walking in the area or on the towpath, to come forward."</p>
<p>Bulley's partner Paul Ansell added: "It is just perpetual hell. It is just utter disbelief. We are living through this but it doesn’t feel real.</p>
<p>"All we can say is we need to find her. She’s got two little girls that need their mummy home. We have got to get some good news now."</p>
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<p>Lancashire Police later revealed that a "key witness" is being spoken to, who may have seen Bulley before her disappearance, per the <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-64462917">BBC.</a></p>
<p>The man, who was walking a white fluffy dog in the area, reportedly "spoke to the woman in the area who found Nicola's dog near a bench in the field".</p>
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Missing woman shared eerie posts before 'vanishing' on footpath leaving her dog behind

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos had a stern warning for their daughter Lola after she kept barging into the couple's bedroom without knocking first.

On a recent episode of Live! With Kelly and Ryan, the couple opened up about their 21-year-old daughter, Lola, moving back home after spending a semester abroad.

And while everything was great for the family, it seems as though there's one awkward thing that keeps on recurring and it involves Lola walking into their room without announcing herself first.

Speaking of his daughter's antics while he was guest co-hosting the episode, Mark said: "We got away this week, which was great. But Lola Consuelos, our daughter, came home — what was it last week? A week and a half ago? From London, and she's so excited to be living with us again because it's her last semester in college."

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He continued: "She's not going to go back to her apartment, she's staying with us. And you know what she does now? The door's closed in our bedroom, no knock, she just walks in and says, 'Hey girls!'"

As per <a href="https://people.com/parents/kelly-ripa-mark-consuelos-daughter-lola-moved-home/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PEOPLE</a>, his wife confirmed the repeated anecdote, before he told the audience that the pair had to address the little issue.

"And so I said, Lola — I don't want you to take this the wrong way, I'm very excited that you are home. We missed you. You are the heart of this family. You're so funny and you're just fantastic... But you gotta knock," he said.

"Because at this point, anything you walk in on is your problem," Kelly chimed in, with Mark also adding: "Your fault! Don't you think she's been traumatized enough by walking in before?"

The mom then joked that her daughter was acting reckless by testing her parents but thankfully, she also added that Lola "now knocks" before coming in.

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However, Mark wasn't taking any more chances, doubling down on his stance with a light-hearted warning.

"Well, be warned Lola Conseulos. Cause this week's freaky week, isn't it? Yeah, this is Jan. 30. We're going to get freaky this week," he said chucking.

"Why this week? Is this historically freaky week?" Asked Kelly.

The actor added with a cheeky smile: "It is now."

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Kelly and Mark have been together for over 26 years now and as well as Lola, they have two other children - Joaquin, 19, and Michael, 25.

During a 2019 interview with <a href="https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/mark-consuelos-is-crazy-about-wife-kelly-ripa-after-22-years/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Us Weekly</a>, Mark revealed that even after all this time, he was still "crazy" about his wife.

"She's an extremely patient and tolerant woman," he continued. "And I think that's the true secret to our marriage."

And it seems like Kelly is just as obsessed with her husband.

She revealed to <a href="https://etcanada.com/news/697282/kelly-ripa-gushes-over-husband-mark-consuelos-superpower-as-she-marks-her-50th-birthday/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Entertainment Weekly Canada</a> that "all Mark has to do is look at me [and I] feel so special, so pretty and so young."

"It's probably his superpower. He knows how to treat his spouse like the only person in the world. He's got the best smile I've ever seen, so when he smiles it's like the sun's shining on you."

She continued: "He's got this magic ability to be present and part of everything, so I feel very fortunate. I'm very lucky!"

These two are total relationship goals!
<h6>Featured Image Credit: Image Press Agency / Alamy</h6>

<p>Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos had a stern warning for their daughter Lola after she kept barging into the couple's bedroom without knocking first.</p>
<p>On a recent episode of Live! With Kelly and Ryan, the couple opened up about their 21-year-old daughter, Lola, moving back home after spending a semester abroad.</p>
<p>And while everything was great for the family, it seems as though there's one awkward thing that keeps on recurring and it involves Lola walking into their room without announcing herself first.</p>
<p>Speaking of his daughter's antics while he was guest co-hosting the episode, Mark said: "We got away this week, which was great. But Lola Consuelos, our daughter, came home — what was it last week? A week and a half ago? From London, and she's so excited to be living with us again because it's her last semester in college."</p>
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<p>He continued: "She's not going to go back to her apartment, she's staying with us. And you know what she does now? The door's closed in our bedroom, no knock, she just walks in and says, 'Hey girls!'"</p>
<p>As per <a href="https://people.com/parents/kelly-ripa-mark-consuelos-daughter-lola-moved-home/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PEOPLE</a>, his wife confirmed the repeated anecdote, before he told the audience that the pair had to address the little issue.</p>
<p>"And so I said, Lola — I don't want you to take this the wrong way, I'm very excited that you are home. We missed you. You are the heart of this family. You're so funny and you're just fantastic... But you gotta knock," he said.</p>
<p>"Because at this point, anything you walk in on is your problem," Kelly chimed in, with Mark also adding: "Your fault! Don't you think she's been traumatized enough by walking in before?"</p>
<p>The mom then joked that her daughter was acting reckless by testing her parents but thankfully, she also added that Lola "now knocks" before coming in.</p>
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<p>However, Mark wasn't taking any more chances, doubling down on his stance with a light-hearted warning.</p>
<p>"Well, be warned Lola Conseulos. Cause this week's freaky week, isn't it? Yeah, this is Jan. 30. We're going to get freaky this week," he said chucking.</p>
<p>"Why this week? Is this historically freaky week?" Asked Kelly.</p>
<p>The actor added with a cheeky smile: "It is now."</p>
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<p>Kelly and Mark have been together for over 26 years now and as well as Lola, they have two other children - Joaquin, 19, and Michael, 25.</p>
<p>During a 2019 interview with <a href="https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/mark-consuelos-is-crazy-about-wife-kelly-ripa-after-22-years/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Us Weekly</a>, Mark revealed that even after all this time, he was still "crazy" about his wife.</p>
<p>"She's an extremely patient and tolerant woman," he continued. "And I think that's the true secret to our marriage."</p>
<p>And it seems like Kelly is just as obsessed with her husband.</p>
<p>She revealed to <a href="https://etcanada.com/news/697282/kelly-ripa-gushes-over-husband-mark-consuelos-superpower-as-she-marks-her-50th-birthday/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Entertainment Weekly Canada</a> that "all Mark has to do is look at me [and I] feel so special, so pretty and so young."</p>
<p>"It's probably his superpower. He knows how to treat his spouse like the only person in the world. He's got the best smile I've ever seen, so when he smiles it's like the sun's shining on you."</p>
<p>She continued: "He's got this magic ability to be present and part of everything, so I feel very fortunate. I'm very lucky!"</p>
<p>These two are total relationship goals!</p>
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Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' x-rated response to daughter barging into bedroom

A woman has died 11 months after falling from her wheelchair while boarding a Southwest Airlines plane, and her family claims the airline didn't do enough to help.

Gabrielle Assouline, 25, was boarding the flight in February 2022 from Fort Lauderdale Airport when she hit a junction in the jet bridge that caused her to be thrown from her wheelchair, as reported by the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11697969/Disabled-woman-25-dies-11-months-fell-wheelchair-plane-walkway.html?fbclid=IwAR28xp3Wjrs4kciAXraCj4z94JbkcpbPWgdBoalycFHZCOLwEretHR3lNrY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daily Mail</a>.

The 25-year-old sadly landed on her head, leaving her with a broken neck and damaged spinal cord which paralyzed her from the neck down and left her unable to speak.

Assouline then battled for her life for 11 months in the hospital, but her family tragically announced that she passed away on January 22, 2023.

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Writing on a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-gaby-recover-after-horrific-accident" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GoFundMe</a> page that was set up to help the 25-year-old with her medical bills, her family expressed their sorrow.

They penned: "It's with a heavy heart and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our precious daughter and sister GABRIELLE on Sunday, January 22 at 12:40 pm.

"Gaby was not alone at the end. We were all blessed to be [at] her bedside, crying, praying and sharing Gaby stories. Gaby's life was tragically interrupted 11 months ago but she put up the greatest fight with grace, friends, laughter and the strong belief that she would leave the hospital and come home very soon. Unfortunately, complications robbed Gaby of that ending."

As reported by the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11697969/Disabled-woman-25-dies-11-months-fell-wheelchair-plane-walkway.html?fbclid=IwAR28xp3Wjrs4kciAXraCj4z94JbkcpbPWgdBoalycFHZCOLwEretHR3lNrY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daily Mail</a>, the family filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines in March as they claim the company and its contractors were careless and didn't offer Assouline appropriate help when boarding the aircraft.

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As cited by the outlet, the airline offered this response: "Southwest offers its sincere condolences to Ms. Assouline's family, friends, and all whose lives she touched.

"We have a more than 51-year commitment to caring for our People and Customers and remain engaged with the parties involved."

Robert Solomon, the family's attorney, said to CBS <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/gabrielle-assouline-paralyzed-southwest-airlines/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">News</a>: "We'll do everything in our power to get [the family] justice. Because there's no plausible explanation that you drop your child off at an airport, you take them all the way to the gate, and then you get a phone call that your child fell and broke their neck."

Assouline was diagnosed with a genetic disorder called fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) at the age of 12 which meant she found it difficult to walk for long distances, so would use assistance where necessary.

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She was boarding the flight to go and see her sister in Denver when the incident occurred, with the family's attorney believing something in the jet bridge caused her to be ejected from her chair.

When Assouline was in the hospital, her mother wrote: "She is smart, passionate, hilarious, creative, and so resilient. She makes everyone around her better, simply by being her witty, brilliant self."

Our thoughts are with Gabrielle Assouline's family and friends at this difficult time.
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<p>A woman has died 11 months after falling from her wheelchair while boarding a Southwest Airlines plane, and her family claims the airline didn't do enough to help.</p>
<p>Gabrielle Assouline, 25, was boarding the flight in February 2022 from Fort Lauderdale Airport when she hit a junction in the jet bridge that caused her to be thrown from her wheelchair, as reported by the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11697969/Disabled-woman-25-dies-11-months-fell-wheelchair-plane-walkway.html?fbclid=IwAR28xp3Wjrs4kciAXraCj4z94JbkcpbPWgdBoalycFHZCOLwEretHR3lNrY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daily Mail</a>.</p>
<p>The 25-year-old sadly landed on her head, leaving her with a broken neck and damaged spinal cord which paralyzed her from the neck down and left her unable to speak.</p>
<p>Assouline then battled for her life for 11 months in the hospital, but her family tragically announced that she passed away on January 22, 2023.</p>
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<p>Writing on a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-gaby-recover-after-horrific-accident" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GoFundMe</a> page that was set up to help the 25-year-old with her medical bills, her family expressed their sorrow.</p>
<p>They penned: "It's with a heavy heart and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our precious daughter and sister GABRIELLE on Sunday, January 22 at 12:40 pm.</p>
<p>"Gaby was not alone at the end. We were all blessed to be [at] her bedside, crying, praying and sharing Gaby stories. Gaby's life was tragically interrupted 11 months ago but she put up the greatest fight with grace, friends, laughter and the strong belief that she would leave the hospital and come home very soon. Unfortunately, complications robbed Gaby of that ending."</p>
<p>As reported by the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11697969/Disabled-woman-25-dies-11-months-fell-wheelchair-plane-walkway.html?fbclid=IwAR28xp3Wjrs4kciAXraCj4z94JbkcpbPWgdBoalycFHZCOLwEretHR3lNrY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daily Mail</a>, the family filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines in March as they claim the company and its contractors were careless and didn't offer Assouline appropriate help when boarding the aircraft.</p>
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<p>As cited by the outlet, the airline offered this response: "Southwest offers its sincere condolences to Ms. Assouline's family, friends, and all whose lives she touched.</p>
<p>"We have a more than 51-year commitment to caring for our People and Customers and remain engaged with the parties involved."</p>
<p>Robert Solomon, the family's attorney, said to CBS <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/gabrielle-assouline-paralyzed-southwest-airlines/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">News</a>: "We'll do everything in our power to get [the family] justice. Because there's no plausible explanation that you drop your child off at an airport, you take them all the way to the gate, and then you get a phone call that your child fell and broke their neck."</p>
<p>Assouline was diagnosed with a genetic disorder called fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) at the age of 12 which meant she found it difficult to walk for long distances, so would use assistance where necessary.</p>
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<p>She was boarding the flight to go and see her sister in Denver when the incident occurred, with the family's attorney believing something in the jet bridge caused her to be ejected from her chair.</p>
<p>When Assouline was in the hospital, her mother wrote: "She is smart, passionate, hilarious, creative, and so resilient. She makes everyone around her better, simply by being her witty, brilliant self."</p>
<p>Our thoughts are with Gabrielle Assouline's family and friends at this difficult time.</p>
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Woman dies after being thrown from wheelchair on plane after staff 'refused to help her'

<a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-anderson-says-hugh-hefner-is-the-only-man-who-treated-her-with-utter-respect" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pamela Anderson</a>’s son has revealed that he wishes his mother profited off her famous sex tape with ex-husband Tommy Lee.

Back in 1995, the former Playboy model and her ex-husband - who are the parents of Brandon and Dylan Jagger Lee - had a private tape stolen from a safe in their garage and then sold off by Rand Gauthier, who had been working on their house.

Their leaked footage became the world's first-ever viral video and was recently portrayed on TV in the Hulu series <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/lily-james-morphs-into-pamela-anderson-for-new-hulu-biopic-and-shes-unrecognizable" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pam &amp; Tommy</a> - in which <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-andersons-ex-husband-to-leave-her-10m-in-will" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anderson</a> said that the unauthorized retelling of her trauma left her feeling "violated," per <a href="https://www.etonline.com/pamela-anderson-finds-pam-tommy-series-very-painful-source-says-178144">ET online</a>.

Now, the 55-year-old actress has opened up on her side of the story in the new Netflix documentary: Pamela, A Love Story, which dropped on the streaming giant on January 31.
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Watch the trailer for Anderson's new documentary below: </strong></p>
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In the documentary, the Baywatch icon's children spoke about the impact the tape had on them, especially as kids.

According to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/21186893/pamela-anderson-sons-sex-tape/">The Sun</a>, Brandon said: "When I was a kid, I always thought that everyone knew things about me and my family that they really shouldn't have known, and everyone had this dirty little secret about my family.

"I remember in school if anyone brought up my mum I would just fight. I was very quick to flush with anger," the 26-year-old added.

The outlet stated that her 25-year-old son Dylan also spoke about the video and disclosed that his mom decided not to make money off it because she wanted to put her loved ones first.

"Things would have been different if she had made money on that tape," Dylan reportedly said. "But people made millions of dollars and she was like ‘no’ because she 100 percent cared about her family being OK and me being OK.

"I wish she would have made the money. She would have made millions of dollars if she had just signed the paper," he added. "Instead she sat back with nothing and watched her career fizzle into thin air. She was in debt most of her life."

[caption id="attachment_1263192149" align="aligncenter" width="1924"]<img class="wp-image-1263192149 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/01/2DHP30N-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1924" height="2560" /> Pamela Anderson and her sons in 2016. Credit: Abaca Press / Alamy[/caption]

The <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/tim-allen-responds-to-pamela-andersons-claim-he-exposed-himself-to-her-on-home-improvement-set" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Home Improvement actress also</a> explained in the tell-all documentary that she would have never "monetized"  the stolen tape, not even for a billion dollars.

However, she did recall that one day after school Dylan was in tears asking "why did you do that tape?", and she responded: "Really, we didn’t make a sex tape."

"I wasn’t thinking when I was in Playboy that I was going to have kids soon and they would grow up and it would be embarrassing for them," <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-anderson-says-she-walked-in-on-jack-nicholson-having-a-threesome-in-bathroom" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anderson</a> said, per the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/21186893/pamela-anderson-sons-sex-tape/">publication</a>.

"I always thought I’d tell them, age-appropriate, but I never got the chance. They found out before I could really talk to them about it. But a tape of your parents having sex is a whole new level," she added.

[caption id="attachment_1263192150" align="aligncenter" width="1487"]<img class="wp-image-1263192150 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/01/2D5DXTJ.jpg" alt="" width="1487" height="2035" /> Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee's sex tape was stolen by Rand Gauthier, who'd worked on their house. Credit: REUTERS / Alamy[/caption]

After the notorious video ended up being leaked on the internet without <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/sylvester-stallone-responds-to-pamela-andersons-claim-he-asked-her-to-be-his-number-one-girl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anderson</a> and the Mötley Crüe rocker's permission, she tried to sue IEG for publishing it but the couple ultimately entered into a confidential settlement agreement with the distribution company.

However, her tumultuous relationship with the now 60-year-old came to an end when Lee served six months in jail for kicking her while she was carrying their then seven-week-old son Dylan. She ended up divorcing him in 1998.

Her Netflix special as well as her memoir, Love, Pamela, are out now.
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<p><a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-anderson-says-hugh-hefner-is-the-only-man-who-treated-her-with-utter-respect" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pamela Anderson</a>’s son has revealed that he wishes his mother profited off her famous sex tape with ex-husband Tommy Lee.</p>
<p>Back in 1995, the former Playboy model and her ex-husband - who are the parents of Brandon and Dylan Jagger Lee - had a private tape stolen from a safe in their garage and then sold off by Rand Gauthier, who had been working on their house.</p>
<p>Their leaked footage became the world's first-ever viral video and was recently portrayed on TV in the Hulu series <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/lily-james-morphs-into-pamela-anderson-for-new-hulu-biopic-and-shes-unrecognizable" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pam &amp; Tommy</a> - in which <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-andersons-ex-husband-to-leave-her-10m-in-will" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anderson</a> said that the unauthorized retelling of her trauma left her feeling "violated," per <a href="https://www.etonline.com/pamela-anderson-finds-pam-tommy-series-very-painful-source-says-178144">ET online</a>.</p>
<p>Now, the 55-year-old actress has opened up on her side of the story in the new Netflix documentary: Pamela, A Love Story, which dropped on the streaming giant on January 31.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Watch the trailer for Anderson's new documentary below: </strong></p>
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<p>In the documentary, the Baywatch icon's children spoke about the impact the tape had on them, especially as kids.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/21186893/pamela-anderson-sons-sex-tape/">The Sun</a>, Brandon said: "When I was a kid, I always thought that everyone knew things about me and my family that they really shouldn't have known, and everyone had this dirty little secret about my family.</p>
<p>"I remember in school if anyone brought up my mum I would just fight. I was very quick to flush with anger," the 26-year-old added.</p>
<p>The outlet stated that her 25-year-old son Dylan also spoke about the video and disclosed that his mom decided not to make money off it because she wanted to put her loved ones first.</p>
<p>"Things would have been different if she had made money on that tape," Dylan reportedly said. "But people made millions of dollars and she was like ‘no’ because she 100 percent cared about her family being OK and me being OK.</p>
<p>"I wish she would have made the money. She would have made millions of dollars if she had just signed the paper," he added. "Instead she sat back with nothing and watched her career fizzle into thin air. She was in debt most of her life."</p>
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<p>The <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/tim-allen-responds-to-pamela-andersons-claim-he-exposed-himself-to-her-on-home-improvement-set" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Home Improvement actress also</a> explained in the tell-all documentary that she would have never "monetized"  the stolen tape, not even for a billion dollars.</p>
<p>However, she did recall that one day after school Dylan was in tears asking "why did you do that tape?", and she responded: "Really, we didn’t make a sex tape."</p>
<p>"I wasn’t thinking when I was in Playboy that I was going to have kids soon and they would grow up and it would be embarrassing for them," <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-anderson-says-she-walked-in-on-jack-nicholson-having-a-threesome-in-bathroom" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anderson</a> said, per the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/21186893/pamela-anderson-sons-sex-tape/">publication</a>.</p>
<p>"I always thought I’d tell them, age-appropriate, but I never got the chance. They found out before I could really talk to them about it. But a tape of your parents having sex is a whole new level," she added.</p>
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<p>After the notorious video ended up being leaked on the internet without <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/sylvester-stallone-responds-to-pamela-andersons-claim-he-asked-her-to-be-his-number-one-girl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anderson</a> and the Mötley Crüe rocker's permission, she tried to sue IEG for publishing it but the couple ultimately entered into a confidential settlement agreement with the distribution company.</p>
<p>However, her tumultuous relationship with the now 60-year-old came to an end when Lee served six months in jail for kicking her while she was carrying their then seven-week-old son Dylan. She ended up divorcing him in 1998.</p>
<p>Her Netflix special as well as her memoir, Love, Pamela, are out now.</p>
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Pamela Anderson's son says he wishes she made millions from her sex tape

Famed rocker Ozzy Osbourne has just announced that he's retiring from touring amid multiple health battles, he confirmed via Instagram.

The 74-year-old had been preparing to tour across Europe which has been postponed a number of times since first being announced in 2019. British heavy metal band Judas Priest - known for hits like 'Painkiller' and 'Breaking the Law' - was also set to appear on the tour.

His latest album Patient Number 9 was released in September 2022 and was met with positive reviews - <a href="https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/ozzy-osbourne-patient-number-9-review-3305895" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NME</a> even gave it a perfect score, calling it: "A fizzing piece of hard-rock magic."

Late guitarist Jeff Beck even featured on the album, playing guitar on its title track 'Patient Number 9', a song touching upon mental health struggles.

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The 'Crazy Train' singer and former Black Sabbath frontman has had his fair share of health battles over the past few years, having first announced he'd no longer be touring when he was originally diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 30 years ago, <a href="https://variety.com/2023/music/news/ozzy-osbourne-retires-touring-1235509042/?ref=upstract.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Variety</a> detailed.

This time, however, the Prince of Darkness' deteriorating health has forced him to make the decision to step away from touring once again, taking to Instagram and making the announcement to his 5.2 million followers that he would be retiring.

"This is probably one of the hardest things I've ever had to share with my loyal fans. As you may all know, four years ago, this month, I had a major accident, where I damaged my spine. My one and only purpose during this time has been to get back on stage. My singing voice is fine. However, after three operations, stem cell treatments, endless physical therapy sessions, and most recently groundbreaking Cybernics (HAL) Treatment, my body is still physically weak," the statement began.

It continued: "I am honestly humbled by the way you've all patiently held onto your tickets for all this time, but in all good conscience, I have now come to the realization that I'm not physically capable of doing my upcoming European/UK tour dates, as I know I couldn't deal with the travel required. Believe me when I say that the thought of disappointing my fans really F**KS ME UP, more than you will ever know.

"Never would I have imagined that my touring days would have ended this way. My team is currently coming up with ideas for where I will be able to perform without having to travel from city to city and country to country. I want to thank my family……my band…….my crew……my longtime friends, Judas Priest, and of course, my fans for their endless dedication, loyalty, and support, and for giving me the life that I never ever dreamed I would have. I love you all…" Ozzy's statement concluded.

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Evidently, the rocker's 2019 fall has had lasting effects, with the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/breaking-ozzy-osbourne-cancels-tour-29101728" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daily Mirror</a> reporting that this further aggravated previous injuries he'd sustained from his 2003 quad bike accident.

In 2022, the 'Mr. Crowley' singer - who also suffers from Parkinson's - underwent further spinal surgery.

Soon after he stated (via <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11700069/Ozzy-Osbourne-74-announces-retirement-touring-cancels-remaining-shows.html">The Daily Mail</a>): "Thank God I found the right surgeon who knows how to deal with spinal problems. He had to cut nerves and you have to take f***ing nerve-pain pills, but I am getting better."
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<p>Famed rocker Ozzy Osbourne has just announced that he's retiring from touring amid multiple health battles, he confirmed via Instagram.</p>
<p>The 74-year-old had been preparing to tour across Europe which has been postponed a number of times since first being announced in 2019. British heavy metal band Judas Priest - known for hits like 'Painkiller' and 'Breaking the Law' - was also set to appear on the tour.</p>
<p>His latest album Patient Number 9 was released in September 2022 and was met with positive reviews - <a href="https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/ozzy-osbourne-patient-number-9-review-3305895" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NME</a> even gave it a perfect score, calling it: "A fizzing piece of hard-rock magic."</p>
<p>Late guitarist Jeff Beck even featured on the album, playing guitar on its title track 'Patient Number 9', a song touching upon mental health struggles.</p>
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<p>The 'Crazy Train' singer and former Black Sabbath frontman has had his fair share of health battles over the past few years, having first announced he'd no longer be touring when he was originally diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 30 years ago, <a href="https://variety.com/2023/music/news/ozzy-osbourne-retires-touring-1235509042/?ref=upstract.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Variety</a> detailed.</p>
<p>This time, however, the Prince of Darkness' deteriorating health has forced him to make the decision to step away from touring once again, taking to Instagram and making the announcement to his 5.2 million followers that he would be retiring.</p>
<p>"This is probably one of the hardest things I've ever had to share with my loyal fans. As you may all know, four years ago, this month, I had a major accident, where I damaged my spine. My one and only purpose during this time has been to get back on stage. My singing voice is fine. However, after three operations, stem cell treatments, endless physical therapy sessions, and most recently groundbreaking Cybernics (HAL) Treatment, my body is still physically weak," the statement began.</p>
<p>It continued: "I am honestly humbled by the way you've all patiently held onto your tickets for all this time, but in all good conscience, I have now come to the realization that I'm not physically capable of doing my upcoming European/UK tour dates, as I know I couldn't deal with the travel required. Believe me when I say that the thought of disappointing my fans really F**KS ME UP, more than you will ever know.</p>
<p>"Never would I have imagined that my touring days would have ended this way. My team is currently coming up with ideas for where I will be able to perform without having to travel from city to city and country to country. I want to thank my family……my band…….my crew……my longtime friends, Judas Priest, and of course, my fans for their endless dedication, loyalty, and support, and for giving me the life that I never ever dreamed I would have. I love you all…" Ozzy's statement concluded.</p>
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<p>Evidently, the rocker's 2019 fall has had lasting effects, with the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/breaking-ozzy-osbourne-cancels-tour-29101728" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daily Mirror</a> reporting that this further aggravated previous injuries he'd sustained from his 2003 quad bike accident.</p>
<p>In 2022, the 'Mr. Crowley' singer - who also suffers from Parkinson's - underwent further spinal surgery.</p>
<p>Soon after he stated (via <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11700069/Ozzy-Osbourne-74-announces-retirement-touring-cancels-remaining-shows.html">The Daily Mail</a>): "Thank God I found the right surgeon who knows how to deal with spinal problems. He had to cut nerves and you have to take f***ing nerve-pain pills, but I am getting better."</p>
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Ozzy Osbourne shares heartbreaking health update

Evanna Lynch has revealed she was in a nine-year relationship with a co-star after meeting him on the set of Harry Potter.

The actress, 31, is best known for playing Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter film franchise, first joining the cast in 2007 on Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

It was there, during filming for the fifth instalment of the series in 2006, where she met co-tar Robbie Jarvis, 36, who she ended up dating for almost a decade.

Jarvis and Lynch kept their romance under wraps but were together until 2016 when they eventually decided to part ways.

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Jarvis had made a brief appearance in the Harry Potter film, playing a younger version of Harry's dad, James, in a flashback scene.

In the short clip, James Potter can be seen laughing while disarming a young Severus Snape with a spell.

Lynch and Jarvis ended up developing a close bond during their time on set together, but only went public with their romance years later with a series of Instagram posts.

[caption id="attachment_1263192355" align="aligncenter" width="2560"]<img class="wp-image-1263192355 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/01/HCE5F9-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1543" /> Evanna Lynch starred as Luna Lovegood in multiple Harry Potter movies. Credit: Everett Collection Inc / Alamy[/caption]

According to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/harry-potters-evanna-lynch-robbie-25221616">The Mirror</a>, the couple shared photos from a trip to Hobbiton - where the Lord Of The Rings movies were filmed - in New Zealand, where Jarvis had eaten meat for the last time, revealing it was Lynch that convinced him to go vegan.

He explained: "That holiday was the last time I ate meat and I pity the boy in this photo who had more in common with those sheep than he realised.

"I'm happy to say that I'm now much closer to knowing the true cost of my food."

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Lynch also reportedly shared a photo for Jarvis's birthday in May 2015, writing: "Happy 29th Birthday to this little babe!! Sweetest boy! Off to see a show together #happybirthdayrobbie."

The pair eventually ended their romance in 2016 but have remained close friends ever since and even attend events together.

Lynch revealed to UsWeekly at the premiere of Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them later that year: "We're both vegans, so we go to a lot of vegan events together. So yeah, we're good friends."

Jarvis also posted a sweet tribute for Lynch's birthday in 2020, sharing a photo of her in a boat on a river, adding: "Happiest of birthdays to someone who is always delighted to see ducklings!"

While Jarvis only made a brief appearance in the Harry Potter world, Lynch reprised her role in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and both of the Deathly Hallows movies to fans' delight.
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<p>Evanna Lynch has revealed she was in a nine-year relationship with a co-star after meeting him on the set of Harry Potter.</p>
<p>The actress, 31, is best known for playing Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter film franchise, first joining the cast in 2007 on Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.</p>
<p>It was there, during filming for the fifth instalment of the series in 2006, where she met co-tar Robbie Jarvis, 36, who she ended up dating for almost a decade.</p>
<p>Jarvis and Lynch kept their romance under wraps but were together until 2016 when they eventually decided to part ways.</p>
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<p>Jarvis had made a brief appearance in the Harry Potter film, playing a younger version of Harry's dad, James, in a flashback scene.</p>
<p>In the short clip, James Potter can be seen laughing while disarming a young Severus Snape with a spell.</p>
<p>Lynch and Jarvis ended up developing a close bond during their time on set together, but only went public with their romance years later with a series of Instagram posts.</p>
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<p>According to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/harry-potters-evanna-lynch-robbie-25221616">The Mirror</a>, the couple shared photos from a trip to Hobbiton - where the Lord Of The Rings movies were filmed - in New Zealand, where Jarvis had eaten meat for the last time, revealing it was Lynch that convinced him to go vegan.</p>
<p>He explained: "That holiday was the last time I ate meat and I pity the boy in this photo who had more in common with those sheep than he realised.</p>
<p>"I'm happy to say that I'm now much closer to knowing the true cost of my food."</p>
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<p>Lynch also reportedly shared a photo for Jarvis's birthday in May 2015, writing: "Happy 29th Birthday to this little babe!! Sweetest boy! Off to see a show together #happybirthdayrobbie."</p>
<p>The pair eventually ended their romance in 2016 but have remained close friends ever since and even attend events together.</p>
<p>Lynch revealed to UsWeekly at the premiere of Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them later that year: "We're both vegans, so we go to a lot of vegan events together. So yeah, we're good friends."</p>
<p>Jarvis also posted a sweet tribute for Lynch's birthday in 2020, sharing a photo of her in a boat on a river, adding: "Happiest of birthdays to someone who is always delighted to see ducklings!"</p>
<p>While Jarvis only made a brief appearance in the Harry Potter world, Lynch reprised her role in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and both of the Deathly Hallows movies to fans' delight.</p>
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Luna Lovegood actress Evanna Lynch was in a 9-year relationship with 'Harry Potter' co-star

Microsoft founder Bill Gates has caused a stir over his response to a question about his relationship with disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The 67-year-old had been appearing on the Australian current affairs show 7:30 on Monday (January 30) when he had been asked by journalist Sarah Ferguson whether he harbored any regrets over his friendship with the late Epstein.

His response to the question was surprising for many viewers, especially given the severity of Epstein's alleged crimes - which included claims of sexual assault against minors and sex trafficking charges.

"You're going way back in time," Gates replied to Ferguson's comment. "But I will say for the over a hundredth time that, yeah, I shouldn't have had dinners with him."

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Ferguson then made a point of highlighting how he'd apparently stayed in contact with Epstein despite the wishes of his ex-wife Melinda Gates. The father-of-three was questioned whether his then-wife had been warning him about Epstein's "way of sexually compromising people."

"No. I had dinner with him, and that's all," Gates replied.

Epstein was a powerful financier who died by apparent suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking and conspiracy charges, <a href="https://fortune.com/2023/01/31/bill-gates-admits-should-not-had-dinners-with-jeffrey-epstein/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fortune</a> has detailed. Some of those crimes include paying children under the age of 18 to perform sex acts. He also served 13 months of an 18-month prison sentence between 2008 and 2009 for soliciting a minor - who was 14 - for prostitution.

That same year, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/12/business/jeffrey-epstein-bill-gates.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The New York Times</a> conducted an investigation that found Gates had met with Epstein several times, even after the latter had served his prison sentence. Three of those meetings reportedly took place in Epstein's townhouse in Manhattan, New York.

Gates elaborated on this to <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2021/08/05/business/bill-gates-regrets-jeffrey-epstein-relations/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNN</a> in 2021, stating: "I had several dinners with him, you know, hoping that what he said about getting billions of philanthropy for global health through contacts that he had might emerge. When it looked like that wasn't a real thing, that relationship ended.

"It was a huge mistake to spend time with him, to give him the credibility of being there," he added.

In 2022, Gates' ex-wife Melinda told <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_NP_P28e5s" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CBS</a> that her husband's relationship with Epstein had caused strain within their marriage, telling the outlet during an interview that she "did not like that he'd had [those] meetings."

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"I made that clear to him," she added. "[Epstein] was abhorrent, he was evil personified."

Following Gates' recent interview, Twitter was flooded with comments criticizing his response.

One alleged that Gates' business links to Epstein may have started earlier, writing: "<span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">Can </span><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">Bill</span> <span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">Gates</span><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"> explain why MSM articles from 2001 state that </span><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">Epstein</span><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"> made his millions because of his 'business links' to </span><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">Bill</span> <span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">Gates</span><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">? Why don't people ask </span><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">Gates</span><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"> about his provable links to Ghislaine Maxwell's family in the 90s? Or Melanie Walker?"</span>

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Another wrote: "<span class="r-18u37iz">#BillGates</span><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"> always gets fidgety when asked about </span><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">Epstein</span><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">."</span>

One commented on Gates allegedly downplaying his friendship with the financier, adding: "<span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">Bill</span> <span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">Gates</span><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">: 'There was no relationship.' Melinda </span><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">Gates</span><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">: 'I divorced </span><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">Bill</span><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"> because of his relationship with Jeffrey </span><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">Epstein</span><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">.'"</span>
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<p>Microsoft founder Bill Gates has caused a stir over his response to a question about his relationship with disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.</p>
<p>The 67-year-old had been appearing on the Australian current affairs show 7:30 on Monday (January 30) when he had been asked by journalist Sarah Ferguson whether he harbored any regrets over his friendship with the late Epstein.</p>
<p>His response to the question was surprising for many viewers, especially given the severity of Epstein's alleged crimes - which included claims of sexual assault against minors and sex trafficking charges.</p>
<p>"You're going way back in time," Gates replied to Ferguson's comment. "But I will say for the over a hundredth time that, yeah, I shouldn't have had dinners with him."</p>
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<p>Ferguson then made a point of highlighting how he'd apparently stayed in contact with Epstein despite the wishes of his ex-wife Melinda Gates. The father-of-three was questioned whether his then-wife had been warning him about Epstein's "way of sexually compromising people."</p>
<p>"No. I had dinner with him, and that's all," Gates replied.</p>
<p>Epstein was a powerful financier who died by apparent suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking and conspiracy charges, <a href="https://fortune.com/2023/01/31/bill-gates-admits-should-not-had-dinners-with-jeffrey-epstein/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fortune</a> has detailed. Some of those crimes include paying children under the age of 18 to perform sex acts. He also served 13 months of an 18-month prison sentence between 2008 and 2009 for soliciting a minor - who was 14 - for prostitution.</p>
<p>That same year, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/12/business/jeffrey-epstein-bill-gates.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The New York Times</a> conducted an investigation that found Gates had met with Epstein several times, even after the latter had served his prison sentence. Three of those meetings reportedly took place in Epstein's townhouse in Manhattan, New York.</p>
<p>Gates elaborated on this to <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2021/08/05/business/bill-gates-regrets-jeffrey-epstein-relations/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNN</a> in 2021, stating: "I had several dinners with him, you know, hoping that what he said about getting billions of philanthropy for global health through contacts that he had might emerge. When it looked like that wasn't a real thing, that relationship ended.</p>
<p>"It was a huge mistake to spend time with him, to give him the credibility of being there," he added.</p>
<p>In 2022, Gates' ex-wife Melinda told <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_NP_P28e5s" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CBS</a> that her husband's relationship with Epstein had caused strain within their marriage, telling the outlet during an interview that she "did not like that he'd had [those] meetings."</p>
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<p>"I made that clear to him," she added. "[Epstein] was abhorrent, he was evil personified."</p>
<p>Following Gates' recent interview, Twitter was flooded with comments criticizing his response.</p>
<p>One alleged that Gates' business links to Epstein may have started earlier, writing: "Can BillGates explain why MSM articles from 2001 state that Epstein made his millions because of his 'business links' to BillGates? Why don't people ask Gates about his provable links to Ghislaine Maxwell's family in the 90s? Or Melanie Walker?"</p>
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<p>Another wrote: "#BillGates always gets fidgety when asked about Epstein."</p>
<p>One commented on Gates allegedly downplaying his friendship with the financier, adding: "BillGates: 'There was no relationship.' Melinda Gates: 'I divorced Bill because of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.'"</p>
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Bill Gates under fire for response to question about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Alec Baldwin has been charged following the fatal shooting of <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/alec-baldwin-fatally-shoots-cinematographer-and-injures-director-with-loaded-prop-gun-on-movie-set">cinematographer Halyna Hutchins</a> on the set of his movie, Rust.

Per <a href="https://news.sky.com/story/alec-baldwin-charged-with-involuntary-manslaughter-over-fatal-shooting-on-rust-film-set-12799967">Sky News</a>, 64-year-old Baldwin has officially been charged with involuntary manslaughter following the tragic death of <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/alec-baldwin-fatally-shoots-cinematographer-and-injures-director-with-loaded-prop-gun-on-movie-set">42-year-old Hutchins</a> in back in October 2021. Hutchins was fatally shot on the set of the movie Rust in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Baldwin had been rehearsing a scene using a prop gun when it misfired, killing Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza.

Since then, Baldwin has maintained his innocence, accusing the movie's armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed - who has also been charged with involuntary manslaughter - of not ensuring the weapon was safe.

Dave Halls, the assistant director on the movie, has reportedly signed a plea agreement for the charge of negligent use of a deadly weapon, per Sky News.

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The decision to charge Baldwin was announced on January 19 by district attorney for New Mexico's first judicial district Mary Carmack-Altwies and special prosecutor Andrea Reeb, who stated: "Actor and producer Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed will each be charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter."

"I have determined that there is sufficient evidence [...] On my watch, no one is above the law, and everyone deserves justice," Carmack-Altwies added, via <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64337761" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BBC</a>.

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At the time of the announcement, Baldwin released a statement through his lawyer Luke Nikas, who stated that officials had chosen to "distort Halyna Hutchins' tragic death" and that the decision represented "a terrible miscarriage of justice," per <a href="https://news.sky.com/story/alec-baldwin-vows-to-fight-manslaughter-charge-over-rust-shooting-as-victims-family-say-he-showed-disregard-for-human-life-12790627" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sky News</a>.

"Mr Baldwin had no reason to believe there was a live bullet in the gun - or anywhere on the movie set. He relied on the professionals with whom he worked, who assured him the gun did not have live rounds," Nikas said. "We will fight these charges, and we will win."

Hutchins' family has welcomed the charges, commenting on how they believed Baldwin had shown "conscious disregard for human life."

The actors union <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/celebrity/actors-union-blasts-alec-baldwins-involuntary-manslaughter-charges">SAG-AFTRA has voiced its support</a> for actor Alec Baldwin, branding prosecutors "wrong and uninformed" for the manslaughter charges.

<a href="https://vt.co/news/experts-weigh-in-on-what-involuntary-manslaughter-charges-might-mean-for-alec-baldwin">Experts have also weighed in on the decision</a> to charge Baldwin - with some describing the charges as "very aggressive".
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<p>Alec Baldwin has been charged following the fatal shooting of <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/alec-baldwin-fatally-shoots-cinematographer-and-injures-director-with-loaded-prop-gun-on-movie-set">cinematographer Halyna Hutchins</a> on the set of his movie, Rust.</p>
<p>Per <a href="https://news.sky.com/story/alec-baldwin-charged-with-involuntary-manslaughter-over-fatal-shooting-on-rust-film-set-12799967">Sky News</a>, 64-year-old Baldwin has officially been charged with involuntary manslaughter following the tragic death of <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/alec-baldwin-fatally-shoots-cinematographer-and-injures-director-with-loaded-prop-gun-on-movie-set">42-year-old Hutchins</a> in back in October 2021. Hutchins was fatally shot on the set of the movie Rust in Santa Fe, New Mexico.</p>
<p>Baldwin had been rehearsing a scene using a prop gun when it misfired, killing Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza.</p>
<p>Since then, Baldwin has maintained his innocence, accusing the movie's armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed - who has also been charged with involuntary manslaughter - of not ensuring the weapon was safe.</p>
<p>Dave Halls, the assistant director on the movie, has reportedly signed a plea agreement for the charge of negligent use of a deadly weapon, per Sky News.</p>
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<p>The decision to charge Baldwin was announced on January 19 by district attorney for New Mexico's first judicial district Mary Carmack-Altwies and special prosecutor Andrea Reeb, who stated: "Actor and producer Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed will each be charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter."</p>
<p>"I have determined that there is sufficient evidence [...] On my watch, no one is above the law, and everyone deserves justice," Carmack-Altwies added, via <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64337761" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BBC</a>.</p>
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<p>At the time of the announcement, Baldwin released a statement through his lawyer Luke Nikas, who stated that officials had chosen to "distort Halyna Hutchins' tragic death" and that the decision represented "a terrible miscarriage of justice," per <a href="https://news.sky.com/story/alec-baldwin-vows-to-fight-manslaughter-charge-over-rust-shooting-as-victims-family-say-he-showed-disregard-for-human-life-12790627" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sky News</a>.</p>
<p>"Mr Baldwin had no reason to believe there was a live bullet in the gun - or anywhere on the movie set. He relied on the professionals with whom he worked, who assured him the gun did not have live rounds," Nikas said. "We will fight these charges, and we will win."</p>
<p>Hutchins' family has welcomed the charges, commenting on how they believed Baldwin had shown "conscious disregard for human life."</p>
<p>The actors union <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/celebrity/actors-union-blasts-alec-baldwins-involuntary-manslaughter-charges">SAG-AFTRA has voiced its support</a> for actor Alec Baldwin, branding prosecutors "wrong and uninformed" for the manslaughter charges.</p>
<p><a href="https://vt.co/news/experts-weigh-in-on-what-involuntary-manslaughter-charges-might-mean-for-alec-baldwin">Experts have also weighed in on the decision</a> to charge Baldwin - with some describing the charges as "very aggressive".</p>
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Alec Baldwin has been charged with involuntary manslaughter over fatal 'Rust' shooting

A 90-year-old man cycles twice a day for two hours to see his dying wife in what is one of the most heartwarming stories of love you're likely to see.

Peter Burkhardt proves that love knows no limitations as he dedicates each day to being by his wife's side as she lives in a care home, as can be seen on a video uploaded to <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmile/comments/10fkhmb/90_year_old_man_drives_his_bicycle_2_hours/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reddit</a>.

His wife is in Apeldoorn care home in the Netherlands, which is situated around 10 miles away from Peter's home in Diepenveen, but that doesn't stop him from making the journey by bike twice each day.

Speaking to the Dutch outlet <a href="https://www.destentor.nl/deventer/peter-90-fietst-nog-elke-dag-vanuit-diepenveen-naar-zijn-vrouw-in-apeldoorn-ik-kan-haar-niet-missen~ada7cd9f/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reddit.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Destentor</a>, Peter said: "Cold doesn’t bother me and with rain, you can put on a rain jacket. If it’s really bad I’ll take a cab and else one of my sons will bring me. So I’ll always get to my wife."

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Peter has been doing this each day for over seven years, stating: "I have to take the situation as it is. I just want to be with her every day. I just can’t miss her. I did it by car for a while. But even then I alternated it with the bike."

He hit the staggering milestone of cycling 40,000 km (approximately 25,000 miles) in December 2022, all in the name of love, and he has no intention of slowing down as he says: "I hope I can keep doing it. I walk a lot less now, but cycling is still going well."

Sadly, his wife isn't fully aware of what he does for her each day, but that doesn't faze Peter. "No, not that. It is completely outside her realm of experience," Peter said on whether his wife knows of his cycling. "But when I’m back, I notice that she gives me a very nice hug every now and then."

His reason for doing this is as good a reason as you're ever likely to hear. "I want to see her, hear her voice. When I enter the nursing home I immediately know where she is," Peter says. "She is no longer the same as she was. But I’m still in love with her. Every time I go back home, I think it’s a sad moment."

One person on Reddit summed up what we are all thinking pretty well, by saying: "What true love is! These ties that bind can not be severed."

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Peter concluded: "I want to see my wife and be with her. We are married for 63 years so then you want to be together."
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<p>A 90-year-old man cycles twice a day for two hours to see his dying wife in what is one of the most heartwarming stories of love you're likely to see.</p>
<p>Peter Burkhardt proves that love knows no limitations as he dedicates each day to being by his wife's side as she lives in a care home, as can be seen on a video uploaded to <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmile/comments/10fkhmb/90_year_old_man_drives_his_bicycle_2_hours/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reddit</a>.</p>
<p>His wife is in Apeldoorn care home in the Netherlands, which is situated around 10 miles away from Peter's home in Diepenveen, but that doesn't stop him from making the journey by bike twice each day.</p>
<p>Speaking to the Dutch outlet <a href="https://www.destentor.nl/deventer/peter-90-fietst-nog-elke-dag-vanuit-diepenveen-naar-zijn-vrouw-in-apeldoorn-ik-kan-haar-niet-missen~ada7cd9f/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reddit.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Destentor</a>, Peter said: "Cold doesn’t bother me and with rain, you can put on a rain jacket. If it’s really bad I’ll take a cab and else one of my sons will bring me. So I’ll always get to my wife."</p>
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<p>Peter has been doing this each day for over seven years, stating: "I have to take the situation as it is. I just want to be with her every day. I just can’t miss her. I did it by car for a while. But even then I alternated it with the bike."</p>
<p>He hit the staggering milestone of cycling 40,000 km (approximately 25,000 miles) in December 2022, all in the name of love, and he has no intention of slowing down as he says: "I hope I can keep doing it. I walk a lot less now, but cycling is still going well."</p>
<p>Sadly, his wife isn't fully aware of what he does for her each day, but that doesn't faze Peter. "No, not that. It is completely outside her realm of experience," Peter said on whether his wife knows of his cycling. "But when I’m back, I notice that she gives me a very nice hug every now and then."</p>
<p>His reason for doing this is as good a reason as you're ever likely to hear. "I want to see her, hear her voice. When I enter the nursing home I immediately know where she is," Peter says. "She is no longer the same as she was. But I’m still in love with her. Every time I go back home, I think it’s a sad moment."</p>
<p>One person on Reddit summed up what we are all thinking pretty well, by saying: "What true love is! These ties that bind can not be severed."</p>
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<p>Peter concluded: "I want to see my wife and be with her. We are married for 63 years so then you want to be together."</p>
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90-year-old man cycles to see his dying wife twice a day for two hours

The new season of Australian Survivor has got off to a scary start after two contestants from the same team were hospitalized during the first challenge.

Returning stars Jackie Glazier, 49, and 'King George' Mladenov, from the Villains tribe, both sustained injuries while attempting an obstacle in the first immunity challenge during Monday's (January 30) season premiere.

The pair were required to leap on top of two rotating boxes before rolling into a puddle of mud and moving on to the next section.

Many of the players employed a safe technique that saw them flip off the boxes and allow them to land on their backs in the pit of mud, rather than their heads which could have resulted in serious injury.
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However, both George and Jackie failed to execute the landing as they embarked on the course together. The host Jonathan LaPaglia had to step in and call for medics after seeing the teammates struggle to even stand up.

According to <a href="https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/australian-survivor/australian-survivor-premiere-disaster-as-two-contestants-hospitalised/news-story/900fab5fa127d455cd0729d0253f632b">News.com.au</a>, the duo was absent for the rest of the episode and the 53-year-old host later disclosed that Jackie had broken her collarbone and would not be returning to the game.

The outlet added that George appeared to have banged his head on the landing and that his return remains undetermined until doctors assess him.

After the two players were taken off the show, the host presented the Villain tribe with the option of calling off the tribal council - which is the elimination ceremony - so that no one would be sent home.

However, the Villains urged LaPaglia to read the votes and eject another member of their team - despite being two players down against the Heroes tribe so early in the game.

The first player to be voted out was the former CNN journalist and Real Housewives of Melbourne star Anjali Rao - who was stunned when she realized that her team had voted her out first.

"I was really all for reading out the votes - we’re not here to play it safe, let’s rip the scab off this bad boy! I was pretty surprised," the 49-year-old told the <a href="https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/australian-survivor/australian-survivor-premiere-disaster-as-two-contestants-hospitalised/news-story/900fab5fa127d455cd0729d0253f632b">outlet</a> of her elimination. "When you see your name written on those cards over and over again, it is a horrible feeling."

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The former anchor also revealed to the <a href="https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/australian-survivor/australian-survivor-premiere-disaster-as-two-contestants-hospitalised/news-story/900fab5fa127d455cd0729d0253f632b">publication</a> of the "terror" she and her tribemates felt when George and Jackie got injured earlier in the episode.

"It was terrifying. We all saw what happened, but then we had to continue on with the challenge after that, which really gave people the heeby-jeebys."

"I think a lot of people thought, 'Oh my god if two people go over that challenge at the same time - and they both end up in hospital – what’s going to happen to me?'" she added.

Australian Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains will continue to air on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday.
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<p>The new season of Australian Survivor has got off to a scary start after two contestants from the same team were hospitalized during the first challenge.</p>
<p>Returning stars Jackie Glazier, 49, and 'King George' Mladenov, from the Villains tribe, both sustained injuries while attempting an obstacle in the first immunity challenge during Monday's (January 30) season premiere.</p>
<p>The pair were required to leap on top of two rotating boxes before rolling into a puddle of mud and moving on to the next section.</p>
<p>Many of the players employed a safe technique that saw them flip off the boxes and allow them to land on their backs in the pit of mud, rather than their heads which could have resulted in serious injury.</p>
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<p>However, both George and Jackie failed to execute the landing as they embarked on the course together. The host Jonathan LaPaglia had to step in and call for medics after seeing the teammates struggle to even stand up.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/australian-survivor/australian-survivor-premiere-disaster-as-two-contestants-hospitalised/news-story/900fab5fa127d455cd0729d0253f632b">News.com.au</a>, the duo was absent for the rest of the episode and the 53-year-old host later disclosed that Jackie had broken her collarbone and would not be returning to the game.</p>
<p>The outlet added that George appeared to have banged his head on the landing and that his return remains undetermined until doctors assess him.</p>
<p>After the two players were taken off the show, the host presented the Villain tribe with the option of calling off the tribal council - which is the elimination ceremony - so that no one would be sent home.</p>
<p>However, the Villains urged LaPaglia to read the votes and eject another member of their team - despite being two players down against the Heroes tribe so early in the game.</p>
<p>The first player to be voted out was the former CNN journalist and Real Housewives of Melbourne star Anjali Rao - who was stunned when she realized that her team had voted her out first.</p>
<p>"I was really all for reading out the votes - we’re not here to play it safe, let’s rip the scab off this bad boy! I was pretty surprised," the 49-year-old told the <a href="https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/australian-survivor/australian-survivor-premiere-disaster-as-two-contestants-hospitalised/news-story/900fab5fa127d455cd0729d0253f632b">outlet</a> of her elimination. "When you see your name written on those cards over and over again, it is a horrible feeling."</p>
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<p>The former anchor also revealed to the <a href="https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/australian-survivor/australian-survivor-premiere-disaster-as-two-contestants-hospitalised/news-story/900fab5fa127d455cd0729d0253f632b">publication</a> of the "terror" she and her tribemates felt when George and Jackie got injured earlier in the episode.</p>
<p>"It was terrifying. We all saw what happened, but then we had to continue on with the challenge after that, which really gave people the heeby-jeebys."</p>
<p>"I think a lot of people thought, 'Oh my god if two people go over that challenge at the same time - and they both end up in hospital – what’s going to happen to me?'" she added.</p>
<p>Australian Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains will continue to air on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday.</p>
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'Survivor' premiere ends in disaster as two contestants are hospitalized

After what was reportedly a "worldwide search," Michael Jackson's nephew is set to play the late pop legend in an upcoming biopic.

The ambitious project is set to be directed by Antoine Fuqua - who has worked on multiple movies like The Equalizer and The Magnificent Seven - and produced by Graham King, who is responsible for the Oscar-winning Bohemian Rhapsody film about Freddie Mercury, <a href="https://www.thewrap.com/antoine-fuqua-michael-jackson-lionsgate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Wrap</a> detailed.

Jaafar, 26, will be having his first major movie role in the flick, aptly titled Michael. <a href="https://variety.com/2023/film/news/michael-jackson-biopic-casting-1235506538/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Variety</a> reported that it is slated to delve into Jackson's legacy as the King of Pop and, according to the studio, will include the "most iconic performances that led him to become the greatest entertainer of all time."
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Paris Jackson shares this unseen footage of her father:</strong></p>
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The outlet does, however, detail how the movie is being produced in collaboration with Jackson's estate - which may influence how his sexual abuse allegations against children during his career are depicted. He was tried and found not guilty of child molestation in 2003.

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Taking to Twitter, Jaafar - who is the son of Jackson's 68-year-old brother Jermaine Jackson - wrote that he felt "humbled" and "honored" to star in the upcoming biopic. "I'm humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael's story to life. To all the fans all over the world, I'll see you soon," he captioned an image of himself.

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The 'Thriller' singer's mother Katherine Jackson commented on how proud she was of him, stating (via <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/jan/31/michael-jacksons-nephew-cast-as-singer-in-biopic-after-worldwide-search" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Guardian</a>): "Jaafar embodies my son. It's so wonderful to see him carry on the Jackson legacy of entertainers and performers."

King told <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/jan/31/michael-jacksons-nephew-cast-as-singer-in-biopic-after-worldwide-search" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Guardian</a> that he and his team had searched everywhere for an actor to play Jackson, before settling on Jaafar. "I met Jaafar over two years ago and was blown away by the way he organically personifies the spirit and personality of Michael. It was something so powerful that even after conducting a worldwide search, it was clear that he is the only person to take on this role."

The Jackson family have already publicly embraced the biopic, including the late musician's son Prince, who took to Instagram to support his cousin as he embarks on the role of a lifetime. "My cousin [Jaafar Jackson] is going to be playing my father in the upcoming biopic produced by [Graham King] and directed by [Antoine Fuqua]! Truthfully I couldn't be happier and prouder for him, he's been working his ass off and I know he's going to do an amazing job."

"Just being himself, he embodies so much of my dad and I'm confident we are all going to do our best to show the world a part of my father they've never seen and that they deserve to see," the caption continued. "To all of my family's fans and supporters out there thank you for your continued support and love [...] i know you're going to be great bro and again I couldn't be prouder and happier for you cuz [sic]."

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A release date for the biopic has not yet been set but it is expected some time in 2024.
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<p>After what was reportedly a "worldwide search," Michael Jackson's nephew is set to play the late pop legend in an upcoming biopic.</p>
<p>The ambitious project is set to be directed by Antoine Fuqua - who has worked on multiple movies like The Equalizer and The Magnificent Seven - and produced by Graham King, who is responsible for the Oscar-winning Bohemian Rhapsody film about Freddie Mercury, <a href="https://www.thewrap.com/antoine-fuqua-michael-jackson-lionsgate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Wrap</a> detailed.</p>
<p>Jaafar, 26, will be having his first major movie role in the flick, aptly titled Michael. <a href="https://variety.com/2023/film/news/michael-jackson-biopic-casting-1235506538/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Variety</a> reported that it is slated to delve into Jackson's legacy as the King of Pop and, according to the studio, will include the "most iconic performances that led him to become the greatest entertainer of all time."</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Paris Jackson shares this unseen footage of her father:</strong></p>
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<p>The outlet does, however, detail how the movie is being produced in collaboration with Jackson's estate - which may influence how his sexual abuse allegations against children during his career are depicted. He was tried and found not guilty of child molestation in 2003.</p>
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<p>Taking to Twitter, Jaafar - who is the son of Jackson's 68-year-old brother Jermaine Jackson - wrote that he felt "humbled" and "honored" to star in the upcoming biopic. "I'm humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael's story to life. To all the fans all over the world, I'll see you soon," he captioned an image of himself.</p>
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<p>The 'Thriller' singer's mother Katherine Jackson commented on how proud she was of him, stating (via <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/jan/31/michael-jacksons-nephew-cast-as-singer-in-biopic-after-worldwide-search" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Guardian</a>): "Jaafar embodies my son. It's so wonderful to see him carry on the Jackson legacy of entertainers and performers."</p>
<p>King told <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/jan/31/michael-jacksons-nephew-cast-as-singer-in-biopic-after-worldwide-search" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Guardian</a> that he and his team had searched everywhere for an actor to play Jackson, before settling on Jaafar. "I met Jaafar over two years ago and was blown away by the way he organically personifies the spirit and personality of Michael. It was something so powerful that even after conducting a worldwide search, it was clear that he is the only person to take on this role."</p>
<p>The Jackson family have already publicly embraced the biopic, including the late musician's son Prince, who took to Instagram to support his cousin as he embarks on the role of a lifetime. "My cousin [Jaafar Jackson] is going to be playing my father in the upcoming biopic produced by [Graham King] and directed by [Antoine Fuqua]! Truthfully I couldn't be happier and prouder for him, he's been working his ass off and I know he's going to do an amazing job."</p>
<p>"Just being himself, he embodies so much of my dad and I'm confident we are all going to do our best to show the world a part of my father they've never seen and that they deserve to see," the caption continued. "To all of my family's fans and supporters out there thank you for your continued support and love [...] i know you're going to be great bro and again I couldn't be prouder and happier for you cuz [sic]."</p>
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<p>A release date for the biopic has not yet been set but it is expected some time in 2024.</p>
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Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson set to play singer in upcoming biopic

Kim Kardashian may have found herself embroiled in another photo-editing scandal after she appeared to crop Jennifer Lopez out of her selfie with Oprah Winfrey. Oops!

The 42-year-old had been attending a star-studded 25th-anniversary bash for her friend Anastasia Soare's makeup line Anastasia Beverly Hills, where 25 female celebs who inspired her journey - including Sharon Stone, Heidi Klum, Priyanka Chopra, Cindy Crawford, Gayle King, Alessandra Ambrosio, Jessica Alba, Rita Wilson, Lori Harvey, Maria Menounos, Ashley Tisdale, Lopez, and Winfrey - were spotted.

In celebration of Winfrey's 69th birthday, Kim decided to post a snap of her alongside the talk show host on her Instagram stories.
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Fans finally hear Kim's "real voice":</strong></p>
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What appeared to be an innocent upload quickly went awry when fans noticed that Lopez, 53, had posted the original unedited version of the image on her own account, which is followed by 233 million people.

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Underneath her Instagram story, Kim had written: "'Happy Birthday [Oprah], [Sharon Stone] said it best last night by toasting to you that you mean the world to the world! Happy Birthday!"

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However, there seems to be a reasonable explanation for the apparent snub, as the full version of the image had to be cropped to fit on Kim's Instagram story.

Obviously, there's no beef between the 'Jenny From The Block' singer and the SKIMS founder, as she also posted several snaps of the trio to her Instagram grid. "Celebrating [A<span class="s1">nastasia Soare'</span>s] 25 year anniversary of her brand [A<span class="s1">nastasia Beverly Hills]</span>. The women who have been on this journey with you coming together to celebrate you was magical!", the caption began.

It continued: "You are the epitome of the American Dream and I couldn't be more proud of you. I look up to you, you give the best advice and hearing everyone's kind words about you just reminded me what I already knew."

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Even if there are no hard feelings between the two, Kim herself is certainly no stranger to Instagram photo controversy.

In fact, in the past, the reality TV star was accused of editing an image of her daughter Chicago and her niece True Thompson. Fans noticed something looked a little strange, prompting Kim to admit that she'd actually photoshopped a pic of True over an already existing image of her other niece Stormi Webster.

"Basically, I have a grid for IG and I'm doing pinks and blues," she said on a recent episode of The Kardashians (via <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/30/kim-kardashian-crops-jennifer-lopez-out-from-oprah-winfrey-snap-18190730/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Metro UK</a>). "There was the cutest picture of [Chicago] and Stormi at Disneyland and they're wearing pink. I sent it to Kylie for approval, she goes, 'No, I really don't want any pics of Stormi out right now'. I respect it so I Photoshop True's face onto Stormi’s body.
<p class="">"You heard it here first," she added. "It's not a major scandal, I just wanted my grid pink and blue [...] Photoshop fail, but whatever."</p>

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<p>Kim Kardashian may have found herself embroiled in another photo-editing scandal after she appeared to crop Jennifer Lopez out of her selfie with Oprah Winfrey. Oops!</p>
<p>The 42-year-old had been attending a star-studded 25th-anniversary bash for her friend Anastasia Soare's makeup line Anastasia Beverly Hills, where 25 female celebs who inspired her journey - including Sharon Stone, Heidi Klum, Priyanka Chopra, Cindy Crawford, Gayle King, Alessandra Ambrosio, Jessica Alba, Rita Wilson, Lori Harvey, Maria Menounos, Ashley Tisdale, Lopez, and Winfrey - were spotted.</p>
<p>In celebration of Winfrey's 69th birthday, Kim decided to post a snap of her alongside the talk show host on her Instagram stories.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Fans finally hear Kim's "real voice":</strong></p>
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<p>What appeared to be an innocent upload quickly went awry when fans noticed that Lopez, 53, had posted the original unedited version of the image on her own account, which is followed by 233 million people.</p>
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<p>Underneath her Instagram story, Kim had written: "'Happy Birthday [Oprah], [Sharon Stone] said it best last night by toasting to you that you mean the world to the world! Happy Birthday!"</p>
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<p>However, there seems to be a reasonable explanation for the apparent snub, as the full version of the image had to be cropped to fit on Kim's Instagram story.</p>
<p>Obviously, there's no beef between the 'Jenny From The Block' singer and the SKIMS founder, as she also posted several snaps of the trio to her Instagram grid. "Celebrating [Anastasia Soare's] 25 year anniversary of her brand [Anastasia Beverly Hills]. The women who have been on this journey with you coming together to celebrate you was magical!", the caption began.</p>
<p>It continued: "You are the epitome of the American Dream and I couldn't be more proud of you. I look up to you, you give the best advice and hearing everyone's kind words about you just reminded me what I already knew."</p>
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<p>Even if there are no hard feelings between the two, Kim herself is certainly no stranger to Instagram photo controversy.</p>
<p>In fact, in the past, the reality TV star was accused of editing an image of her daughter Chicago and her niece True Thompson. Fans noticed something looked a little strange, prompting Kim to admit that she'd actually photoshopped a pic of True over an already existing image of her other niece Stormi Webster.</p>
<p>"Basically, I have a grid for IG and I'm doing pinks and blues," she said on a recent episode of The Kardashians (via <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/30/kim-kardashian-crops-jennifer-lopez-out-from-oprah-winfrey-snap-18190730/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Metro UK</a>). "There was the cutest picture of [Chicago] and Stormi at Disneyland and they're wearing pink. I sent it to Kylie for approval, she goes, 'No, I really don't want any pics of Stormi out right now'. I respect it so I Photoshop True's face onto Stormi’s body.</p>
<p class="">"You heard it here first," she added. "It's not a major scandal, I just wanted my grid pink and blue [...] Photoshop fail, but whatever."</p>
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Kim Kardashian crops Jennifer Lopez out of her selfie with Oprah Winfrey

United States pro skier Kyle Smaine has reportedly passed away in a devastating ski accident in Japan, multiple sources confirmed.

The 31-year-old former halfpipe world champion skier was one of two men found dead following a large avalanche in Nagano, Japan. Police have since stated that 13 people had been hit by the avalanche, though the identities of those deceased have not been formally released, per <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/30/sport/kyle-smaine-death-skiing-avalanche-japan-spt-intl/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNN</a>.

"Dear Husband and my whole world, officially married November 18, 2022, which not many people knew about. I'm so incredibly thankful that I got to marry you and have you in my life. You loved skiing more then anyone I've ever met. I picked you up hitchhiking in New Zealand 2010 and who would have thought we would be married 13 years later [sic]," Smaine's wife Jenna Dramise captioned an image of him on Instagram.

She continued: "The best damn years of my life. I know you had the best runs in your life out there in Japan and could never blame you for doing what you loved. I do wish I could tell you that one secret I always had, that I loved you. It never really was a secret because I said it at least 10 times a day to you. I can't wait to see you again. Tonight I hope to ride some pow or bikes with you in my dreams. Love your Wife."

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According to the <a href="https://mountaingazette.com/blogs/mountain-notes/beloved-south-lake-tahoe-skier-kyle-smaine-killed-in-avalanche-in-japan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mountain Gazette</a>, Smaine had been skiing in Japan on a marketing trip for Ikon Pass and Nagano Tourism. Several people, including Smaine, were then caught in an avalanche on Mount Hakuba Norikura.

A fellow pro skier, Adam Ü, was also on the trip. He told the Gazette that he had been with Smaine at the bottom of the mountain when they heard a massive crack. "We heard the crack. We realized it is a big one. We started running and then we got hit," Ü stated.

He then revealed that he had been trapped five feet under the snow for almost half an hour before help arrived. Unfortunately, Smaine was found unresponsive soon after.

<a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/us-skier-kyle-smaine-killed-avalanche-japan/story?id=96768097" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ABC News</a> detailed how, as a professional skier, Smaine had competed in the X Games, and won a gold medal in halfpipe at the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships 2015.

The last footage Smaine uploaded to Instagram before his death was a hand-held clip of himself skiing down the mountain and through the trees in soft, powdery snow - accompanied by Lizzo's track 'Good As Hell'.

"This is what brings me back to Japan each winter. Unbelievable snow quality, non-stop storms, and really fun terrain that seems to get better then more exploring you do [sic]," he added in the caption.

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Our thoughts are with the family, friends, colleagues, and fans of Kyle Smaine at this difficult time.
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<p>United States pro skier Kyle Smaine has reportedly passed away in a devastating ski accident in Japan, multiple sources confirmed.</p>
<p>The 31-year-old former halfpipe world champion skier was one of two men found dead following a large avalanche in Nagano, Japan. Police have since stated that 13 people had been hit by the avalanche, though the identities of those deceased have not been formally released, per <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/30/sport/kyle-smaine-death-skiing-avalanche-japan-spt-intl/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNN</a>.</p>
<p>"Dear Husband and my whole world, officially married November 18, 2022, which not many people knew about. I'm so incredibly thankful that I got to marry you and have you in my life. You loved skiing more then anyone I've ever met. I picked you up hitchhiking in New Zealand 2010 and who would have thought we would be married 13 years later [sic]," Smaine's wife Jenna Dramise captioned an image of him on Instagram.</p>
<p>She continued: "The best damn years of my life. I know you had the best runs in your life out there in Japan and could never blame you for doing what you loved. I do wish I could tell you that one secret I always had, that I loved you. It never really was a secret because I said it at least 10 times a day to you. I can't wait to see you again. Tonight I hope to ride some pow or bikes with you in my dreams. Love your Wife."</p>
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<p>According to the <a href="https://mountaingazette.com/blogs/mountain-notes/beloved-south-lake-tahoe-skier-kyle-smaine-killed-in-avalanche-in-japan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mountain Gazette</a>, Smaine had been skiing in Japan on a marketing trip for Ikon Pass and Nagano Tourism. Several people, including Smaine, were then caught in an avalanche on Mount Hakuba Norikura.</p>
<p>A fellow pro skier, Adam Ü, was also on the trip. He told the Gazette that he had been with Smaine at the bottom of the mountain when they heard a massive crack. "We heard the crack. We realized it is a big one. We started running and then we got hit," Ü stated.</p>
<p>He then revealed that he had been trapped five feet under the snow for almost half an hour before help arrived. Unfortunately, Smaine was found unresponsive soon after.</p>
<p><a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/us-skier-kyle-smaine-killed-avalanche-japan/story?id=96768097" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ABC News</a> detailed how, as a professional skier, Smaine had competed in the X Games, and won a gold medal in halfpipe at the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships 2015.</p>
<p>The last footage Smaine uploaded to Instagram before his death was a hand-held clip of himself skiing down the mountain and through the trees in soft, powdery snow - accompanied by Lizzo's track 'Good As Hell'.</p>
<p>"This is what brings me back to Japan each winter. Unbelievable snow quality, non-stop storms, and really fun terrain that seems to get better then more exploring you do [sic]," he added in the caption.</p>
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<p>Our thoughts are with the family, friends, colleagues, and fans of Kyle Smaine at this difficult time.</p>
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Pro skier Kyle Smaine killed in avalanche aged 31

Police seized a mother's e-scooter after she took her child to school on it and the cops have been ridiculed online.

There's a handful of ways to transport a child to school - the classic yellow school bus, driving them yourself, or even walking if it's close enough.

But e-scooters have become all the rage lately, with some choosing to buy their own or using the rented ones that are dotted around cities across the globe.

The bizarre incident involving the mother and her child took place in Stroud, Gloucestershire, in the UK after police were informed by concerned citizens.

Taking to <a href="https://twitter.com/GlosPolSpecOps/status/1619244887999758336">Twitter</a>, Gloucestershire Constabulary’s Specialist Operations Unit said: "Concerns were raised regarding a female using an e scooter to transport a young child on a daily basis.

"@GlosPolSpecOps OT61 attended and observed 4 yr old being transported in this way and Vehicle seized. Thanks to the public for making us aware."

Along with the statement, the police also uploaded a video of the mother on the e-scooter with her child at an average speed of around six mph (9.65km/h)
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Check out footage of the incident:</strong></p>
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It would seem that social media users didn't take too kindly to the post, with some believing that this was a waste of police time.

One person said: "As much as I dislike them, this is a stupid post. The speed the mother is going would merely graze them and that's even if they would ever injure at 5-7mph. I suggest, you post about the dangerous use of these scooters and not publicly shame a mother and daughter for all to see."

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A second person sarcastically filmed his three-year-old daughter cycling down an alley, and added: "3 year old caught using bike on pavement (sidewalk)! To get to the swimming pool! On a daily basis this. I’ve filmed her to report it. Arrest her please and confiscate the bike. Also arrest me for putting her in such extreme danger. Must be transported in Range Rover going forward."

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A third person raised what seems to be a very valid point by posting a stock image of a mother and child on a bicycle which nobody ever bats an eyelid at.

They stated: "Although I can see the obvious safety issues with transporting a child in this manner, can you agree that this method of transportation is also downright dangerous and always has been?"

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What are your thoughts on the matter? Should the police have stopped the mother or were they wasting their own time?
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<p>Police seized a mother's e-scooter after she took her child to school on it and the cops have been ridiculed online.</p>
<p>There's a handful of ways to transport a child to school - the classic yellow school bus, driving them yourself, or even walking if it's close enough.</p>
<p>But e-scooters have become all the rage lately, with some choosing to buy their own or using the rented ones that are dotted around cities across the globe.</p>
<p>The bizarre incident involving the mother and her child took place in Stroud, Gloucestershire, in the UK after police were informed by concerned citizens.</p>
<p>Taking to <a href="https://twitter.com/GlosPolSpecOps/status/1619244887999758336">Twitter</a>, Gloucestershire Constabulary’s Specialist Operations Unit said: "Concerns were raised regarding a female using an e scooter to transport a young child on a daily basis.</p>
<p>"@GlosPolSpecOps OT61 attended and observed 4 yr old being transported in this way and Vehicle seized. Thanks to the public for making us aware."</p>
<p>Along with the statement, the police also uploaded a video of the mother on the e-scooter with her child at an average speed of around six mph (9.65km/h)</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Check out footage of the incident:</strong></p>
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<p>It would seem that social media users didn't take too kindly to the post, with some believing that this was a waste of police time.</p>
<p>One person said: "As much as I dislike them, this is a stupid post. The speed the mother is going would merely graze them and that's even if they would ever injure at 5-7mph. I suggest, you post about the dangerous use of these scooters and not publicly shame a mother and daughter for all to see."</p>
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<p>A second person sarcastically filmed his three-year-old daughter cycling down an alley, and added: "3 year old caught using bike on pavement (sidewalk)! To get to the swimming pool! On a daily basis this. I’ve filmed her to report it. Arrest her please and confiscate the bike. Also arrest me for putting her in such extreme danger. Must be transported in Range Rover going forward."</p>
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<p>A third person raised what seems to be a very valid point by posting a stock image of a mother and child on a bicycle which nobody ever bats an eyelid at.</p>
<p>They stated: "Although I can see the obvious safety issues with transporting a child in this manner, can you agree that this method of transportation is also downright dangerous and always has been?"</p>
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<p>What are your thoughts on the matter? Should the police have stopped the mother or were they wasting their own time?</p>
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Police seize mom's e-scooter after she took child to school on it

A German woman has been accused of seeking out and killing her lookalike in an attempt to fake her own death.

Sharaban K, a 23-year-old from Munich searched for women online who she shared a resemblance with, before killing one of them, as reported by <a href="https://news.sky.com/story/doppelganger-murder-german-woman-accused-of-killing-her-lookalike-in-attempt-to-fake-her-own-death-12799704" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sky News</a>.

As is customary in the German legal system, all involved are referred to by their first name and their last initial.

The case has been dubbed the doppelganger murder, the word deriving from a German folktale about an identical spirit, but is now largely used to describe a lookalike that isn't a blood relative.

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In August 2022, police discovered the blood-covered body of a woman in Ingolstadt, southern Germany in a parked Mercedes.

The initial report identified the deceased as Sharaban K, but further investigations raised questions about the true identity of the murder victim.

The victim was eventually named as Khadidja O, a 23-year-old beauty blogger from Baden-Wurttemberg who shared physical similarities to Sharaban K such as straight black hair, a similar complexion, and heavy make-up.

On August 19 Sharaban K was detained alongside a friend for plotting the murder and the full extent of their plans have been revealed this week.

[caption id="attachment_1263192251" align="aligncenter" width="877"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1263192251" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/01/Screenshot-2023-01-31-at-12.29.10.png" alt="" width="877" height="585" /> The body was found in Ingolstadt, Bavaria. Credit: parkerphotography / Alamy[/caption]

Prosecutors allege that the accused sought out Khadidja O in an attempt to fake her own death so she could go into hiding following a family dispute.

Veronika Grieser, of the Ingolstadt state prosecutor's office, revealed that Sharaban K had reached out to multiple women that she shared a physical resemblance with a week before the murder.

Using aliases, she allegedly attempted to meet with these women, all of which were unsuccessful until Khadidja O agreed, under the impression she was attending a "cosmetics offer."

Sharaban K and Sheqir K are accused of picking up the victim before taking her to a forested area where they allegedly stabbed her to death.

The pair allegedly drove the deceased to Ingolstadt before leaving their Mercedes and Khadidja O's body in a residential area on the banks of the Danube. The car was discovered on August 16 just before midnight by Sharaban K's parents.

[caption id="attachment_1263192253" align="aligncenter" width="844"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1263192253" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/01/Screenshot-2023-01-31-at-12.31.03.png" alt="" width="844" height="588" /> The murder took place in a forested area between Heilbronn and Ingolstadt. Credit: Martin Siepmann / Alamy[/caption]

"The crime weapon has not been found, but the evidence is overwhelming. The victim was killed with over 50 thrusts of the knife, the face completely disfigured," Police spokesperson Andreas Aichele told the German tabloid newspaper Bild.

"You don’t get a case like this every day, especially with such a spectacular twist," he added. "On the day we found the body there was nothing to prepare us for this development."

An arrest warrant for Sharaban K and Sheqir K was issued this week, and if found guilty, the pair could face life behind bars.
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<p>A German woman has been accused of seeking out and killing her lookalike in an attempt to fake her own death.</p>
<p>Sharaban K, a 23-year-old from Munich searched for women online who she shared a resemblance with, before killing one of them, as reported by <a href="https://news.sky.com/story/doppelganger-murder-german-woman-accused-of-killing-her-lookalike-in-attempt-to-fake-her-own-death-12799704" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sky News</a>.</p>
<p>As is customary in the German legal system, all involved are referred to by their first name and their last initial.</p>
<p>The case has been dubbed the doppelganger murder, the word deriving from a German folktale about an identical spirit, but is now largely used to describe a lookalike that isn't a blood relative.</p>
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 German police put out an arrest warrant for Sharaban K this week. Credit: Pradeep Thomas Thundiyil / Alamy</h1>
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<p>In August 2022, police discovered the blood-covered body of a woman in Ingolstadt, southern Germany in a parked Mercedes.</p>
<p>The initial report identified the deceased as Sharaban K, but further investigations raised questions about the true identity of the murder victim.</p>
<p>The victim was eventually named as Khadidja O, a 23-year-old beauty blogger from Baden-Wurttemberg who shared physical similarities to Sharaban K such as straight black hair, a similar complexion, and heavy make-up.</p>
<p>On August 19 Sharaban K was detained alongside a friend for plotting the murder and the full extent of their plans have been revealed this week.</p>
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 The body was found in Ingolstadt, Bavaria. Credit: parkerphotography / Alamy</h1>
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<p>Prosecutors allege that the accused sought out Khadidja O in an attempt to fake her own death so she could go into hiding following a family dispute.</p>
<p>Veronika Grieser, of the Ingolstadt state prosecutor's office, revealed that Sharaban K had reached out to multiple women that she shared a physical resemblance with a week before the murder.</p>
<p>Using aliases, she allegedly attempted to meet with these women, all of which were unsuccessful until Khadidja O agreed, under the impression she was attending a "cosmetics offer."</p>
<p>Sharaban K and Sheqir K are accused of picking up the victim before taking her to a forested area where they allegedly stabbed her to death.</p>
<p>The pair allegedly drove the deceased to Ingolstadt before leaving their Mercedes and Khadidja O's body in a residential area on the banks of the Danube. The car was discovered on August 16 just before midnight by Sharaban K's parents.</p>
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 The murder took place in a forested area between Heilbronn and Ingolstadt. Credit: Martin Siepmann / Alamy</h1>
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<p>"The crime weapon has not been found, but the evidence is overwhelming. The victim was killed with over 50 thrusts of the knife, the face completely disfigured," Police spokesperson Andreas Aichele told the German tabloid newspaper Bild.</p>
<p>"You don’t get a case like this every day, especially with such a spectacular twist," he added. "On the day we found the body there was nothing to prepare us for this development."</p>
<p>An arrest warrant for Sharaban K and Sheqir K was issued this week, and if found guilty, the pair could face life behind bars.</p>
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Woman accused of killing her lookalike in bid to fake her own death

Actress Andrea Riseborough has prompted a debate in Hollywood after her surprise nomination at the 2023 Academy awards.

On Tuesday (January 24), the nominations were announced for this year's <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/jamie-lee-curtis-shares-sweetest-reaction-to-first-ever-oscar-nomination" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oscar awards</a>, with stars like <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/brendan-fraser-has-been-nominated-for-his-first-ever-oscar" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brendan Fraser</a>, <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/jamie-lee-curtis-dons-shirt-depicting-moment-she-celebrated-michelle-yeohs-golden-globes-win" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michelle Yeoh</a>, and <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/this-is-for-her-austin-butler-dedicates-oscar-nomination-to-lisa-marie-presley" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Austin Butler</a> leading the charge.

Among the snubs and surprises of the list was the inclusion of the 41-year-old British star in the Best Actress category for her role in the indie drama, To Leslie, which is about a Texas mother who wins the lottery.

As reported by <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64450851?at_ptr_name=facebook_page&amp;at_link_origin=BBC_News&amp;at_bbc_team=editorial&amp;at_link_type=web_link&amp;at_campaign_type=owned&amp;at_campaign=Social_Flow&amp;at_medium=social&amp;at_link_id=31C1992A-A0B9-11ED-971A-DB382152A482&amp;at_format=link&amp;fbclid=IwAR0yHVADm0OfR7OCn4jIg8PrUSM-Q3vBjFnE_5E_40WcCduAy5DpGsS_63s">BBC News</a>, despite the rave reviews from critics about Riseborough's performance, the film reportedly only made around $27,000 at the global box office when it was released in October. Now, many believe that it was not enough to be a contender.
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Check out the trailer for To Leslie below:</strong></p>
[[jwplayerwidget||https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/J8X4yVP7-Q0L14jDU.mp4||J8X4yVP7]]

In mid-January, a campaign began for the actress' nomination online, and prominent stars like <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/fans-say-apple-martin-is-perfect-mix-of-gwyneth-paltrow-and-chris-martin-at-paris-fashion-show" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gwyneth Paltrow</a>, Amy Adams, Jennifer Aniston, Kate Winslet, and Jane Fonda, all called for the flick to be considered by awards voters.

In addition to this, <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/cate-blanchett-calls-out-award-shows-in-critics-choice-award-best-actress-acceptance-speech" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cate Blanchett</a> also mentioned Riseborough in her <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8JfwUqfNR8">Best Actress speech</a> as she accepted her Critics Choice Award.

While their efforts were successful, questions have been raised about how the Oblivion star earned the nomination and whether some of those campaigning for her violated any rules.

Due to this, the Academy Board of Governors has revealed that the subject will be part of the agenda at their next meeting on Tuesday (January 31), after they were reportedly bombarded with e-mails regarding it.

[caption id="attachment_1263192303" align="aligncenter" width="2560"]<img class="wp-image-1263192303 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/01/2K259EK-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1869" /> Andrea Riseborough. Credit: Alexi / Alamy[/caption]

In a statement obtained by <a href="https://variety.com/2023/awards/awards/andrea-riseborough-to-leslie-oscars-academy-review-1235504914/">Variety</a>, the Academy said their aim was to confirm that the competition is "conducted in a fair and ethical manner," and said that it was to verify that "no guidelines were violated" and review "whether changes to the guidelines may be needed in a new era of social media and digital communication".

The conversation over whether the Academy's regulations were broken by people endorsing Riseborough comes down to posts shared on social media which not only backed her but also spoke about her competitors - something that is prohibited.

[caption id="attachment_1263192299" align="aligncenter" width="2560"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1263192299" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/01/2K8W9DY-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1155" /> Andrea Riseborough in To Leslie. Credit: Everett Collection Inc / Alamy[/caption]

As per official <a href="https://www.oscars.org/sites/oscars/files/95th_oscars_complete_regulations.pdf">Oscars regulations</a>, any "other forms of public communication by anyone directly associated with an eligible film attempting to cast a negative or derogatory light on a competing film or achievement will not be tolerated".

"In particular," they continued, "any tactic that singles out 'the competition' by name or title is expressly forbidden," and is "punishable by a one-year suspension of membership for first-time offenders".

[caption id="attachment_1263192318" align="aligncenter" width="1462"]<img class="wp-image-1263192318 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/01/Screenshot-2023-01-31-at-14.25.49.png" alt="" width="1462" height="914" /> Credit: Instagram[/caption]

Many people have pointed out a now-deleted Instagram post - which was published by the official To Leslie account - that shared a quote by writer Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times.

According to the <a href="https://variety.com/2023/awards/awards/to-leslie-andrea-riseborough-instagram-post-1235505104/">outlet</a>, the columnist wrote: "As much as I admired [Cate] Blanchett's work in Tár, my favorite performance by a woman this year was delivered by the chameleonlike Andrea Riseborough."

The decision on the Mandy actress' nomination has not yet been determined yet. Nominations have been rescinded before, but never in an acting category.
<h6>Featured image credit: Rich Gold / Alamy</h6>

<p>Actress Andrea Riseborough has prompted a debate in Hollywood after her surprise nomination at the 2023 Academy awards.</p>
<p>On Tuesday (January 24), the nominations were announced for this year's <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/jamie-lee-curtis-shares-sweetest-reaction-to-first-ever-oscar-nomination" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oscar awards</a>, with stars like <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/brendan-fraser-has-been-nominated-for-his-first-ever-oscar" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brendan Fraser</a>, <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/jamie-lee-curtis-dons-shirt-depicting-moment-she-celebrated-michelle-yeohs-golden-globes-win" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michelle Yeoh</a>, and <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/this-is-for-her-austin-butler-dedicates-oscar-nomination-to-lisa-marie-presley" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Austin Butler</a> leading the charge.</p>
<p>Among the snubs and surprises of the list was the inclusion of the 41-year-old British star in the Best Actress category for her role in the indie drama, To Leslie, which is about a Texas mother who wins the lottery.</p>
<p>As reported by <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64450851?at_ptr_name=facebook_page&amp;at_link_origin=BBC_News&amp;at_bbc_team=editorial&amp;at_link_type=web_link&amp;at_campaign_type=owned&amp;at_campaign=Social_Flow&amp;at_medium=social&amp;at_link_id=31C1992A-A0B9-11ED-971A-DB382152A482&amp;at_format=link&amp;fbclid=IwAR0yHVADm0OfR7OCn4jIg8PrUSM-Q3vBjFnE_5E_40WcCduAy5DpGsS_63s">BBC News</a>, despite the rave reviews from critics about Riseborough's performance, the film reportedly only made around $27,000 at the global box office when it was released in October. Now, many believe that it was not enough to be a contender.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Check out the trailer for To Leslie below:</strong></p>
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<p>In mid-January, a campaign began for the actress' nomination online, and prominent stars like <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/fans-say-apple-martin-is-perfect-mix-of-gwyneth-paltrow-and-chris-martin-at-paris-fashion-show" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gwyneth Paltrow</a>, Amy Adams, Jennifer Aniston, Kate Winslet, and Jane Fonda, all called for the flick to be considered by awards voters.</p>
<p>In addition to this, <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/cate-blanchett-calls-out-award-shows-in-critics-choice-award-best-actress-acceptance-speech" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cate Blanchett</a> also mentioned Riseborough in her <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8JfwUqfNR8">Best Actress speech</a> as she accepted her Critics Choice Award.</p>
<p>While their efforts were successful, questions have been raised about how the Oblivion star earned the nomination and whether some of those campaigning for her violated any rules.</p>
<p>Due to this, the Academy Board of Governors has revealed that the subject will be part of the agenda at their next meeting on Tuesday (January 31), after they were reportedly bombarded with e-mails regarding it.</p>
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 Andrea Riseborough. Credit: Alexi / Alamy</h1>
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<p>In a statement obtained by <a href="https://variety.com/2023/awards/awards/andrea-riseborough-to-leslie-oscars-academy-review-1235504914/">Variety</a>, the Academy said their aim was to confirm that the competition is "conducted in a fair and ethical manner," and said that it was to verify that "no guidelines were violated" and review "whether changes to the guidelines may be needed in a new era of social media and digital communication".</p>
<p>The conversation over whether the Academy's regulations were broken by people endorsing Riseborough comes down to posts shared on social media which not only backed her but also spoke about her competitors - something that is prohibited.</p>
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 Andrea Riseborough in To Leslie. Credit: Everett Collection Inc / Alamy</h1>
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<p>As per official <a href="https://www.oscars.org/sites/oscars/files/95th_oscars_complete_regulations.pdf">Oscars regulations</a>, any "other forms of public communication by anyone directly associated with an eligible film attempting to cast a negative or derogatory light on a competing film or achievement will not be tolerated".</p>
<p>"In particular," they continued, "any tactic that singles out 'the competition' by name or title is expressly forbidden," and is "punishable by a one-year suspension of membership for first-time offenders".</p>
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<p>Many people have pointed out a now-deleted Instagram post - which was published by the official To Leslie account - that shared a quote by writer Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times.</p>
<p>According to the <a href="https://variety.com/2023/awards/awards/to-leslie-andrea-riseborough-instagram-post-1235505104/">outlet</a>, the columnist wrote: "As much as I admired [Cate] Blanchett's work in Tár, my favorite performance by a woman this year was delivered by the chameleonlike Andrea Riseborough."</p>
<p>The decision on the Mandy actress' nomination has not yet been determined yet. Nominations have been rescinded before, but never in an acting category.</p>
<h2>Featured image credit: Rich Gold / Alamy</h2>


Best Actress Oscar nominee Andrea Riseborough could have nomination revoked over Instagram post

A female dog walker died from "multiple penetrating dog bites to the neck" and injury to her jugular vein, an inquest has heard.

As reported by <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-surrey-64458967">BBC News</a>, Natasha Johnston, 28, was believed to have been walking as many as eight dogs on January 12 when tragedy struck in Surrey, United Kingdom. Despite paramedics attending the scene, they were unable to save the woman's life.

Eight canines were seized at the scene and are still in custody of authorities, with a forensic investigation underway.

At the opening of an inquest into the tragedy, coroner Simon Wickens shared his "sincere condolences" to Johnston's loved ones "and all those touched by her life."

[caption id="attachment_1263192349" align="aligncenter" width="1300"]<img class="wp-image-1263192349 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/01/J44AYG-1-e1675178303538.jpg" alt="" width="1300" height="812" /> Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, UK. Credit: Paul Doyle / Alamy[/caption]

The coroner said on Tuesday, per the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/natasha-johnston-dog-walking-mauled-caterham-b1056769.html?amp">Evening Standard</a>: "A post-mortem examination was carried out at Royal Surrey County Hospital on January 18.

"The medical cause of death (was) given as 1a) shock and haemorrhage including perforation of the left jugular vein, and in 1b) the pathologist places multiple penetrating dog bites to her neck. The reason for the inquest required is the nature of the traumatic injuries."

Johnston's family has been formally recognized as interested persons amid the investigation.

"I offer Natasha’s family and indeed all those touched by her life my sincere condolences," he said.

A date of June 29 has been set for the inquest to start, however, this is subject to change.

Johnson’s loved ones have spoken about their heartbreak as they grieve the young woman's death.

[caption id="attachment_1263192350" align="aligncenter" width="1300"]<img class="wp-image-1263192350 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/01/K9EDYR-1-e1675178322943.jpg" alt="" width="1300" height="806" /> A female dog walker died from "multiple penetrating dog bites to the neck", HM Coroner's Court Surrey heard. Credit: Jason Wood / Alamy[/caption]

"This is an extremely difficult time for us and as well as dealing with this sudden loss in our family, the significant level of media interest and the graphic nature of some of the reporting, has been a source of additional distress," a statement said, via the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/jan/30/surrey-dog-attack-victim-named-as-natasha-johnston">Guardian</a>.

"We continue to appeal for our privacy to be respected during our time of grief."

A 158-lb Leonberger called Shiva is said to be among the dogs in police custody following the ordeal, in which another woman was wounded.

No one will faces charges over the incident, police have already confirmed.

Per the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/01/27/caterham-dog-attack-no-prosecutions-woman-mauled-death/">Telegraph</a>, Detective Inspector Josephine Horner, of Surrey Police, had said: "This is a tragic incident in which a young woman lost her life. I know it has caused real concern locally and I thank the community for bearing with us whilst we conducted our inquiries.

"The criminal investigation has now concluded and the information we have gathered will be passed to the Surrey Coroner to assist in the coronial process.

"The dogs continue to be cared for at private kennels to ensure their welfare and their owners are being kept informed."
<h6>Featured image credit: Michael Thomas / Alamy</h6>

<p>A female dog walker died from "multiple penetrating dog bites to the neck" and injury to her jugular vein, an inquest has heard.</p>
<p>As reported by <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-surrey-64458967">BBC News</a>, Natasha Johnston, 28, was believed to have been walking as many as eight dogs on January 12 when tragedy struck in Surrey, United Kingdom. Despite paramedics attending the scene, they were unable to save the woman's life.</p>
<p>Eight canines were seized at the scene and are still in custody of authorities, with a forensic investigation underway.</p>
<p>At the opening of an inquest into the tragedy, coroner Simon Wickens shared his "sincere condolences" to Johnston's loved ones "and all those touched by her life."</p>
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 Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, UK. Credit: Paul Doyle / Alamy</h1>
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<p>The coroner said on Tuesday, per the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/natasha-johnston-dog-walking-mauled-caterham-b1056769.html?amp">Evening Standard</a>: "A post-mortem examination was carried out at Royal Surrey County Hospital on January 18.</p>
<p>"The medical cause of death (was) given as 1a) shock and haemorrhage including perforation of the left jugular vein, and in 1b) the pathologist places multiple penetrating dog bites to her neck. The reason for the inquest required is the nature of the traumatic injuries."</p>
<p>Johnston's family has been formally recognized as interested persons amid the investigation.</p>
<p>"I offer Natasha’s family and indeed all those touched by her life my sincere condolences," he said.</p>
<p>A date of June 29 has been set for the inquest to start, however, this is subject to change.</p>
<p>Johnson’s loved ones have spoken about their heartbreak as they grieve the young woman's death.</p>
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 A female dog walker died from "multiple penetrating dog bites to the neck", HM Coroner's Court Surrey heard. Credit: Jason Wood / Alamy</h1>
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<p>"This is an extremely difficult time for us and as well as dealing with this sudden loss in our family, the significant level of media interest and the graphic nature of some of the reporting, has been a source of additional distress," a statement said, via the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/jan/30/surrey-dog-attack-victim-named-as-natasha-johnston">Guardian</a>.</p>
<p>"We continue to appeal for our privacy to be respected during our time of grief."</p>
<p>A 158-lb Leonberger called Shiva is said to be among the dogs in police custody following the ordeal, in which another woman was wounded.</p>
<p>No one will faces charges over the incident, police have already confirmed.</p>
<p>Per the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/01/27/caterham-dog-attack-no-prosecutions-woman-mauled-death/">Telegraph</a>, Detective Inspector Josephine Horner, of Surrey Police, had said: "This is a tragic incident in which a young woman lost her life. I know it has caused real concern locally and I thank the community for bearing with us whilst we conducted our inquiries.</p>
<p>"The criminal investigation has now concluded and the information we have gathered will be passed to the Surrey Coroner to assist in the coronial process.</p>
<p>"The dogs continue to be cared for at private kennels to ensure their welfare and their owners are being kept informed."</p>
<h2>Featured image credit: Michael Thomas / Alamy</h2>


Dogwalker dies from 'multiple bites to the neck' after being attacked by 8 dogs she was walking

A man accused of plunging a Tesla car off a cliff with his family inside has been jailed on suspicion of attempted murder and child abuse.

As reported by <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/31/us/tesla-crash-california-husband-attempted-murder-charge/index.html">CNN</a>, a 41-year-old father named Dharmesh Patel, from California has been apprehended with three counts of attempted murder after he allegedly drove his vehicle with his wife and two children inside off Devil's Slide along the Pacific Coast highway.

The outlet shared that prosecutors accused Patel of intentionally steering his car off the cliff, sending his family plunging to a rocky beach below. Fortunately, all four family members survived the crash.

Steve Wagstaffe, San Mateo County District Attorney, revealed during a news conference that two of the three counts against the father - who is a radiologist - come with domestic violence and bodily injury enhancements, per the <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/31/us/tesla-crash-california-husband-attempted-murder-charge/index.html">publication</a>.

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According to an arrest report by the California Highway Patrol obtained by <a href="https://people.com/crime/tesla-driver-california-cliff-crash-family-moved-to-jail/">People</a>, Patel was arrested at Stanford Hospital earlier this month.

The outlet stated that the patrol disclosed that the radiologist and his family were discovered after police officers were notified of "a vehicle over the side of the cliff on SR-1" around 10:50 AM on January 2.

The filing added that Patel's 41-year-old wife sustained "major injuries" along with the couple's seven-year-old child, however, Wagstaffe remarked that the four-year-old "came out with just some bruises, and that does not qualify for significant bodily injury," per <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/31/us/tesla-crash-california-husband-attempted-murder-charge/index.html">CNN</a>.

In addition to this, Brian Pottenger, a battalion chief for Coastside Fire Protection District/Cal Fire, revealed that the Tesla seemed to have been "flipped several times" before landing on a beach on its wheels, per <a href="https://people.com/crime/tesla-driver-california-cliff-crash-family-moved-to-jail/">People</a>.

The publication revealed that law enforcement saw "movement in the front seat" when they arrived at the unfortunate scene and said: "We knew we had at least one person that was alive," adding, "We were actually very shocked."

[caption id="attachment_1263192242" align="aligncenter" width="1535"]<img class="wp-image-1263192242 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/01/cliff2.jpg" alt="" width="1535" height="800" /> Aerial view above Devil's Slide, which is where Patel allegedly drove his family off a cliff. Credit: Aerial Archives / Alamy[/caption]

Speaking to the <a href="https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-01-24/did-the-brakes-fail-prosecutors-checking-car-for-mechanical-problems-in-tesla-crash-off-highway-1">Los Angeles Times</a>, the DA informed people that investigators are examining the car's Model Y to rule out the possibility of a mechanical issue in the vehicle.

"Did the brakes fail? Were the brakes working? Were there any other mechanical malfunctions that would have led to him not being able to stop the vehicle?", Wagstaffe said in the interview. "We're having the car looked at from top to bottom."

Patel appeared in San Mateo County court on January 30 and did not enter a plea. He is now expected to be at his next court appearance on February 9.

Superior court judge Jeffrey Finigan ordered the father to be held without bail. His attorney Joshua Bentley said he intends to bring a motion on bail at a later date.
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<p>A man accused of plunging a Tesla car off a cliff with his family inside has been jailed on suspicion of attempted murder and child abuse.</p>
<p>As reported by <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/31/us/tesla-crash-california-husband-attempted-murder-charge/index.html">CNN</a>, a 41-year-old father named Dharmesh Patel, from California has been apprehended with three counts of attempted murder after he allegedly drove his vehicle with his wife and two children inside off Devil's Slide along the Pacific Coast highway.</p>
<p>The outlet shared that prosecutors accused Patel of intentionally steering his car off the cliff, sending his family plunging to a rocky beach below. Fortunately, all four family members survived the crash.</p>
<p>Steve Wagstaffe, San Mateo County District Attorney, revealed during a news conference that two of the three counts against the father - who is a radiologist - come with domestic violence and bodily injury enhancements, per the <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/31/us/tesla-crash-california-husband-attempted-murder-charge/index.html">publication</a>.</p>
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<p>According to an arrest report by the California Highway Patrol obtained by <a href="https://people.com/crime/tesla-driver-california-cliff-crash-family-moved-to-jail/">People</a>, Patel was arrested at Stanford Hospital earlier this month.</p>
<p>The outlet stated that the patrol disclosed that the radiologist and his family were discovered after police officers were notified of "a vehicle over the side of the cliff on SR-1" around 10:50 AM on January 2.</p>
<p>The filing added that Patel's 41-year-old wife sustained "major injuries" along with the couple's seven-year-old child, however, Wagstaffe remarked that the four-year-old "came out with just some bruises, and that does not qualify for significant bodily injury," per <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/31/us/tesla-crash-california-husband-attempted-murder-charge/index.html">CNN</a>.</p>
<p>In addition to this, Brian Pottenger, a battalion chief for Coastside Fire Protection District/Cal Fire, revealed that the Tesla seemed to have been "flipped several times" before landing on a beach on its wheels, per <a href="https://people.com/crime/tesla-driver-california-cliff-crash-family-moved-to-jail/">People</a>.</p>
<p>The publication revealed that law enforcement saw "movement in the front seat" when they arrived at the unfortunate scene and said: "We knew we had at least one person that was alive," adding, "We were actually very shocked."</p>
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<p>Speaking to the <a href="https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-01-24/did-the-brakes-fail-prosecutors-checking-car-for-mechanical-problems-in-tesla-crash-off-highway-1">Los Angeles Times</a>, the DA informed people that investigators are examining the car's Model Y to rule out the possibility of a mechanical issue in the vehicle.</p>
<p>"Did the brakes fail? Were the brakes working? Were there any other mechanical malfunctions that would have led to him not being able to stop the vehicle?", Wagstaffe said in the interview. "We're having the car looked at from top to bottom."</p>
<p>Patel appeared in San Mateo County court on January 30 and did not enter a plea. He is now expected to be at his next court appearance on February 9.</p>
<p>Superior court judge Jeffrey Finigan ordered the father to be held without bail. His attorney Joshua Bentley said he intends to bring a motion on bail at a later date.</p>
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Dad charged with attempted murder after driving Tesla off cliff with wife and children inside

A young soccer player was rushed to hospital after contracting a form of the flu to only have both his legs amputated just days before his 21st birthday.

On December 7, 2022, Levi Dewey from Willington, UK, had been displaying symptoms of the illness as well as having breathing difficulties which later led to him contracting sepsis - a life-threatening infection that causes an extreme chain reaction throughout the body.

His condition deteriorated to the point that his body went into septic shock and he was diagnosed with multi-organ failure.

Doctors soon discovered that Levi, who has since turned 21, was suffering from influenza B and pneumococcal pneumonia.

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As per the <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/sepsis-flu-symptoms-footballer-willington-b2271872.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Independent</a>, Levi’s family was told he only had a 30 percent chance of survival leaving them understandably devastated.

Speaking of the difficult period, Lara Dewey, Levi's mom said: "We were told fairly early on that Levi could potentially lose his legs and need an operation, we were prepared for this outcome if it was to save his life.

"Obviously, it’s going to be life-changing for everyone, but this is something we can work through as a family and we have such a strong and positive support network. Levi has always had a positive mindset and his glass is always half full."

Images supplied to the outlet show Levi in critical condition lying on a bed in Royal Derby Hospital where he was receiving treatment for the fierce infection.

As his condition continued to destabilize, Levi was transferred to Glenfield Hospital in Leicester where he had to get ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) as well as full organ support. Eventually, he was put into an induced coma and gradually taken off of specialist equipment as his body started functioning on its own.

However, despite the seemingly good news, when he was taken back to the first medical facility, he was notified that due to the extent of the sepsis, he would need to have both of his legs amputated below the knee.

As per his <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/3j2w57-help-levi-walk-again" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GoFundMe page</a>, which was set up to raise money to help Levi walk again, his family wrote that Levi was "optimistic about his future" despite the tragic news.

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"We want Levi to have the best possible quality of life as a double amputee and therefore want to raise money to help with his recovery and the move from hospital to home," the description continued. "Later, once he has learnt to walk, we would like to provide him the best bespoke prosthetic legs so he is able to live as independent life as possible, enjoying the many activities he did before this tragic event changed his life forever."

Lara, 47, explained to the outlet that initially they were planning on raising £10,000 ($12,300) for her son, but the current amount which stands at £80,005 ($98,500) thanks to the generosity of strangers has exceeded their expectations.

"It’s overwhelming and emotional and we are all speechless. It’s amazing how supportive friends, family, colleagues, communities, and also strangers have been towards this cause and also their generosity.

"Initially the money will be used to buy Levi a wheelchair and for home improvements, including ramps and showering facilities. Once he’s able to walk again we will look at buying him the best prosthetic limbs possible privately and any further equipment he will need."
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<p>A young soccer player was rushed to hospital after contracting a form of the flu to only have both his legs amputated just days before his 21st birthday.</p>
<p>On December 7, 2022, Levi Dewey from Willington, UK, had been displaying symptoms of the illness as well as having breathing difficulties which later led to him contracting sepsis - a life-threatening infection that causes an extreme chain reaction throughout the body.</p>
<p>His condition deteriorated to the point that his body went into septic shock and he was diagnosed with multi-organ failure.</p>
<p>Doctors soon discovered that Levi, who has since turned 21, was suffering from influenza B and pneumococcal pneumonia.</p>
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<p>As per the <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/sepsis-flu-symptoms-footballer-willington-b2271872.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Independent</a>, Levi’s family was told he only had a 30 percent chance of survival leaving them understandably devastated.</p>
<p>Speaking of the difficult period, Lara Dewey, Levi's mom said: "We were told fairly early on that Levi could potentially lose his legs and need an operation, we were prepared for this outcome if it was to save his life.</p>
<p>"Obviously, it’s going to be life-changing for everyone, but this is something we can work through as a family and we have such a strong and positive support network. Levi has always had a positive mindset and his glass is always half full."</p>
<p>Images supplied to the outlet show Levi in critical condition lying on a bed in Royal Derby Hospital where he was receiving treatment for the fierce infection.</p>
<p>As his condition continued to destabilize, Levi was transferred to Glenfield Hospital in Leicester where he had to get ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) as well as full organ support. Eventually, he was put into an induced coma and gradually taken off of specialist equipment as his body started functioning on its own.</p>
<p>However, despite the seemingly good news, when he was taken back to the first medical facility, he was notified that due to the extent of the sepsis, he would need to have both of his legs amputated below the knee.</p>
<p>As per his <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/3j2w57-help-levi-walk-again" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GoFundMe page</a>, which was set up to raise money to help Levi walk again, his family wrote that Levi was "optimistic about his future" despite the tragic news.</p>
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<p>"We want Levi to have the best possible quality of life as a double amputee and therefore want to raise money to help with his recovery and the move from hospital to home," the description continued. "Later, once he has learnt to walk, we would like to provide him the best bespoke prosthetic legs so he is able to live as independent life as possible, enjoying the many activities he did before this tragic event changed his life forever."</p>
<p>Lara, 47, explained to the outlet that initially they were planning on raising £10,000 ($12,300) for her son, but the current amount which stands at £80,005 ($98,500) thanks to the generosity of strangers has exceeded their expectations.</p>
<p>"It’s overwhelming and emotional and we are all speechless. It’s amazing how supportive friends, family, colleagues, communities, and also strangers have been towards this cause and also their generosity.</p>
<p>"Initially the money will be used to buy Levi a wheelchair and for home improvements, including ramps and showering facilities. Once he’s able to walk again we will look at buying him the best prosthetic limbs possible privately and any further equipment he will need."</p>
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Soccer player rushed to hospital with 'flu' has both legs amputated days before 21st birthday

The Last Of Us episode three has shattered hearts across the globe, as well as being hailed as one of the best hours of television ever.

<strong>Spoilers ahead!</strong>

The Last Of Us is the latest series from HBO proving that they really don't miss when it comes to captivating TV, with people branding it as "<a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/people-are-calling-new-show-the-last-of-us-perfect-after-only-one-episode">perfect</a>" after the first episode.

The series has been an instant hit with both fans of the game that it is based on, and those learning about the story for the first time.

It has been largely praised for how closely it sticks to the game both visually and in its narrative, with some scenes being recreated shot for shot.

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For those who are unaware, the story revolves around Joel and Ellie on their journey through a world that has been destroyed by a pandemic that has turned millions of people into fungi-controlled creatures.

The latest episode 'Long, Long Time' moves away from Joel and Ellie and focuses on Bill and Frank as they go through their lives together.

While the story deviates from the games, many have agreed that it was for the best as it fleshed out the world in an incredibly heartbreaking way.
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Check out the trailer for season one of The Last of Us:</strong></p>
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Frank (Murray Bartlett) and Bill (Nick Offerman) meet in the usual way during the apocalypse, with a gun being pointed and an incredible amount of suspicion. A classic meet-cute.

Bill is a prepper and has created a neighborhood that is secure and surrounded by traps so he can live in relative safety. Frank falls into one of Bill's holes and well, the rest is history.

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The next hour felt more like an Oscar-worthy film than an episode of an HBO series as the audience was taken on a journey of love.

The two men fall in love with each other, and we watch as they grow old, fight, paint, and drink wine in a world that has collapsed around them.

Without wanting to give too much away, the episode concludes in a gut-wrenching way yet is oddly heartwarming as it shows that true love conquers all.

It seems like the episode struck a chord with many who watched it, with one person tweeting: "The last of us writers were like 'hey joel needs a car. what if we write the most touching and heartbreaking hour of television in the world'.”

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Others who felt safe in the knowledge that they knew where the narrative was heading due to playing the game were left shocked as one person found out: "The Last of us writers making the show sadder than the game and not warning us."

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A third person added: "The Last of Us episode 3 will probably go down in history as one of the greatest episodes of TV ever made."

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The creator of The Last Of Us Neil Druckmann teased fans <a href="https://twitter.com/Neil_Druckmann/status/1619914788364242944" target="_blank" rel="noopener">by saying</a>: "Why is everyone crying? That was the happy episode!", so we dread to think how our hearts will be ripped out in future installments.

This episode was hauntingly beautiful and we can't wait to see where The Last Of Us heads next!
<h6>Featured image credit: PlayStation Productions / Sony Pictures Television / Album / Alamy</h6>

<p>The Last Of Us episode three has shattered hearts across the globe, as well as being hailed as one of the best hours of television ever.</p>
<p><strong>Spoilers ahead!</strong></p>
<p>The Last Of Us is the latest series from HBO proving that they really don't miss when it comes to captivating TV, with people branding it as "<a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/people-are-calling-new-show-the-last-of-us-perfect-after-only-one-episode">perfect</a>" after the first episode.</p>
<p>The series has been an instant hit with both fans of the game that it is based on, and those learning about the story for the first time.</p>
<p>It has been largely praised for how closely it sticks to the game both visually and in its narrative, with some scenes being recreated shot for shot.</p>
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<p>For those who are unaware, the story revolves around Joel and Ellie on their journey through a world that has been destroyed by a pandemic that has turned millions of people into fungi-controlled creatures.</p>
<p>The latest episode 'Long, Long Time' moves away from Joel and Ellie and focuses on Bill and Frank as they go through their lives together.</p>
<p>While the story deviates from the games, many have agreed that it was for the best as it fleshed out the world in an incredibly heartbreaking way.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Check out the trailer for season one of The Last of Us:</strong></p>
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<p>Frank (Murray Bartlett) and Bill (Nick Offerman) meet in the usual way during the apocalypse, with a gun being pointed and an incredible amount of suspicion. A classic meet-cute.</p>
<p>Bill is a prepper and has created a neighborhood that is secure and surrounded by traps so he can live in relative safety. Frank falls into one of Bill's holes and well, the rest is history.</p>
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<p>The next hour felt more like an Oscar-worthy film than an episode of an HBO series as the audience was taken on a journey of love.</p>
<p>The two men fall in love with each other, and we watch as they grow old, fight, paint, and drink wine in a world that has collapsed around them.</p>
<p>Without wanting to give too much away, the episode concludes in a gut-wrenching way yet is oddly heartwarming as it shows that true love conquers all.</p>
<p>It seems like the episode struck a chord with many who watched it, with one person tweeting: "The last of us writers were like 'hey joel needs a car. what if we write the most touching and heartbreaking hour of television in the world'.”</p>
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<p>Others who felt safe in the knowledge that they knew where the narrative was heading due to playing the game were left shocked as one person found out: "The Last of us writers making the show sadder than the game and not warning us."</p>
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<p>A third person added: "The Last of Us episode 3 will probably go down in history as one of the greatest episodes of TV ever made."</p>
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<p>The creator of The Last Of Us Neil Druckmann teased fans <a href="https://twitter.com/Neil_Druckmann/status/1619914788364242944" target="_blank" rel="noopener">by saying</a>: "Why is everyone crying? That was the happy episode!", so we dread to think how our hearts will be ripped out in future installments.</p>
<p>This episode was hauntingly beautiful and we can't wait to see where The Last Of Us heads next!</p>
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'The Last of Us' episode 3 is being called 'the most heartbreaking hour of TV in the world'

Lisa Marie Presley reportedly wanted her estate to be left to her children, a friend has claimed, as her mom Priscilla Presley files court documents contesting her will.

The only daughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley died on January 12 at the age of 54, days after attending the Golden Globes.

While the official cause of her death was <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/lisa-marie-presleys-official-cause-of-death-has-been-deferred" target="_blank" rel="noopener">deferred by the Los Angeles County Coroner</a>, it was reported via multiple news outlets that Lisa Marie suffered a cardiac arrest at her home in Calabasas, California, before passing away in hospital.

Her housekeeper found her unresponsive in her bedroom before her ex-husband Danny Keough - who also lives at the property - administered CPR until paramedics arrived on the scene.

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It was later revealed that she passed away, with her family reportedly signing a <a href="https://vt.co/news/lisa-marie-presleys-family-reportedly-signed-do-not-resuscitate-order-after-first-cardiac-incident" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"do not resuscitate" order</a> prior to a second heart attack.

A week after her death, Lisa Marie was <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/lisa-marie-presley-to-be-buried-at-graceland-alongside-late-son" target="_blank" rel="noopener">buried at her father Elvis' estate, Graceland,</a> in Memphis - alongside Elvis, her son Benjamin (who died by suicide in 2020 aged 27), her paternal grandparents, and her paternal great-grandmother.

Lisa Marie left behind three daughters - 33-year-old Riley Keough, and 14-year-old twins Harper and Finley Lockwood, as well as her first granddaughter who had been born to her eldest daughter shortly before.
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Austin Butler honors Lisa Marie Presley and her family at the Golden Globes:</strong></p>
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Riley had been listed as a co-trustee of her mother's estate - which includes Graceland as well as 15% ownership of Elvis' estate - alongside her late brother Benjamin following an amendment to Lisa Marie's will in 2016.

With Benjamin's death, Riley is now the sole trustee. Last week, 77-year-old Priscilla filed documents in the Los Angeles Superior Court contesting her only daughter's will and the 2016 amendment, according to <a href="https://www.etonline.com/priscilla-presley-files-paperwork-objecting-to-lisa-marie-presley-trust-naming-riley-keough-co?fbclid=IwAR25e-Ugj6DyU_agoU_DEI9HFAxktQVFSw_r_PpKOcrQl0LyXo-T3BDyZs8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Entertainment Tonight</a>.

According to Priscilla, she and Lisa Marie's former business manager, Barry Siegel, had been appointed co-trustees on January 29, 1993. She argued in the documents that Lisa Marie "executed a revocable living trust, which she amended and completely restated on January 27, 2010," before adding that "both the 1993 original trust and 2010 restatement appear to be carefully drafted by competent estate planning attorneys."

It was also claimed in her filing that Lisa Marie's signature on the 2016 amendment "appears inconsistent with her usual and customary signature."

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A friend of Lisa Marie, however, told <a href="https://people.com/music/lisa-marie-presley-wanted-estate-to-go-to-kids-as-mom-priscilla-presley-contests-will/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PEOPLE</a> that the mom-of-four had intended for all of her children to inherit her trust. "Lisa's intent was very clear," they said, adding: "Lisa really didn't feel that Priscilla was doing anything in her best interest."

They further added that the 2016 amendment came at a time when Lisa Marie and her mom did not have a particularly close relationship. "Lisa lived her life authentically… She wouldn't remain quiet when she was being taken advantage of. At the end of the day, these are her wishes, and there's no question as to what her wishes were. No one's going to be able to reinvent the last seven or eight years and say no, no, no."

It was further revealed that Lisa Marie did not wish Siegel involved in her estate, having sued him in 2018 after claiming that he'd reduced Elvis' $100 million fortune - which was set to be inherited by Lisa Marie - to just $14,000 after his 1977 death. She argued that he'd done this "through his reckless and negligent mismanagement and self-serving ambition."

Siegel subsequently accused Lisa Marie of "squandering" her late father's fortune with her "excessive spending" habits.
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<p>Lisa Marie Presley reportedly wanted her estate to be left to her children, a friend has claimed, as her mom Priscilla Presley files court documents contesting her will.</p>
<p>The only daughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley died on January 12 at the age of 54, days after attending the Golden Globes.</p>
<p>While the official cause of her death was <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/lisa-marie-presleys-official-cause-of-death-has-been-deferred" target="_blank" rel="noopener">deferred by the Los Angeles County Coroner</a>, it was reported via multiple news outlets that Lisa Marie suffered a cardiac arrest at her home in Calabasas, California, before passing away in hospital.</p>
<p>Her housekeeper found her unresponsive in her bedroom before her ex-husband Danny Keough - who also lives at the property - administered CPR until paramedics arrived on the scene.</p>
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<p>It was later revealed that she passed away, with her family reportedly signing a <a href="https://vt.co/news/lisa-marie-presleys-family-reportedly-signed-do-not-resuscitate-order-after-first-cardiac-incident" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"do not resuscitate" order</a> prior to a second heart attack.</p>
<p>A week after her death, Lisa Marie was <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/lisa-marie-presley-to-be-buried-at-graceland-alongside-late-son" target="_blank" rel="noopener">buried at her father Elvis' estate, Graceland,</a> in Memphis - alongside Elvis, her son Benjamin (who died by suicide in 2020 aged 27), her paternal grandparents, and her paternal great-grandmother.</p>
<p>Lisa Marie left behind three daughters - 33-year-old Riley Keough, and 14-year-old twins Harper and Finley Lockwood, as well as her first granddaughter who had been born to her eldest daughter shortly before.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Austin Butler honors Lisa Marie Presley and her family at the Golden Globes:</strong></p>
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<p>Riley had been listed as a co-trustee of her mother's estate - which includes Graceland as well as 15% ownership of Elvis' estate - alongside her late brother Benjamin following an amendment to Lisa Marie's will in 2016.</p>
<p>With Benjamin's death, Riley is now the sole trustee. Last week, 77-year-old Priscilla filed documents in the Los Angeles Superior Court contesting her only daughter's will and the 2016 amendment, according to <a href="https://www.etonline.com/priscilla-presley-files-paperwork-objecting-to-lisa-marie-presley-trust-naming-riley-keough-co?fbclid=IwAR25e-Ugj6DyU_agoU_DEI9HFAxktQVFSw_r_PpKOcrQl0LyXo-T3BDyZs8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Entertainment Tonight</a>.</p>
<p>According to Priscilla, she and Lisa Marie's former business manager, Barry Siegel, had been appointed co-trustees on January 29, 1993. She argued in the documents that Lisa Marie "executed a revocable living trust, which she amended and completely restated on January 27, 2010," before adding that "both the 1993 original trust and 2010 restatement appear to be carefully drafted by competent estate planning attorneys."</p>
<p>It was also claimed in her filing that Lisa Marie's signature on the 2016 amendment "appears inconsistent with her usual and customary signature."</p>
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<p>A friend of Lisa Marie, however, told <a href="https://people.com/music/lisa-marie-presley-wanted-estate-to-go-to-kids-as-mom-priscilla-presley-contests-will/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PEOPLE</a> that the mom-of-four had intended for all of her children to inherit her trust. "Lisa's intent was very clear," they said, adding: "Lisa really didn't feel that Priscilla was doing anything in her best interest."</p>
<p>They further added that the 2016 amendment came at a time when Lisa Marie and her mom did not have a particularly close relationship. "Lisa lived her life authentically… She wouldn't remain quiet when she was being taken advantage of. At the end of the day, these are her wishes, and there's no question as to what her wishes were. No one's going to be able to reinvent the last seven or eight years and say no, no, no."</p>
<p>It was further revealed that Lisa Marie did not wish Siegel involved in her estate, having sued him in 2018 after claiming that he'd reduced Elvis' $100 million fortune - which was set to be inherited by Lisa Marie - to just $14,000 after his 1977 death. She argued that he'd done this "through his reckless and negligent mismanagement and self-serving ambition."</p>
<p>Siegel subsequently accused Lisa Marie of "squandering" her late father's fortune with her "excessive spending" habits.</p>
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Lisa Marie Presley wanted trust to go to children as mom Priscilla contests will, close friend says

A mother has sparked a debate after revealing that she refuses to let her seven-year-old son use public men's restrooms alone.

Parenting can be a thankless task, with everyone having different opinions on how a child should be raised when really everyone is just taking each day as it comes.

One thing all parents can agree on is that the safety of children is of paramount importance but how this is implemented in day-to-day life varies from family to family.

One mother has revealed that she doesn't allow her seven-year-old son to use public restrooms by himself on the off chance "someone dodgy" approaches him.

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Posting on <a href="https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/4728529-aibu-not-to-explain-why-a-7yr-old-cant-go-in-the-gents?page=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mumsnet</a>, the British mother penned: "When we're out and my boy needs the toilet, I make him come into the Ladies with me. Problem is, he's starting to complain about it and wants to go in the Gents on his own.

"I have let him do this in one particular place where there's never anyone about, so I knew he wouldn't encounter anyone at the urinals. I'm always honest with him but I don't quite know how to explain why I'm not letting him do this anywhere else, like at the swimming pool/gym toilets.

"He knows about the Pants rules and personal space and consent but I don't exactly want to spell out what I'm worried about. What do you tell your kids?"

The concerned mother further clarified her stance by adding: "He has just turned 7. Obviously, he's perfectly able to use a toilet himself, but the idea of him seeing grown men using urinals, or - even if it's a small chance - someone dodgy approaching him, worries me.

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She continued: "We all know there are flashers and worse about, I saw them when I was a kid and so did most women I know. At some point he just won't agree to go in the ladies, hopefully by then he'll be ready to handle any bad situations."

The post was met with mixed responses from viewers, with some understanding of the mother's worries. One person said: "I think 8 is probably the oldest I’d let mine in the Ladies but I do remember how scary it was to start letting him!"

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Others believed that the mom is being paranoid and that her son is too old to be venturing into the women's toilets with him.

A viewer commented: "You’re going to have to get comfortable with it sooner than later. He won’t be able to go into the ladies for that much longer."

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Another sarcastically responded: "At what point will you allow him to go to the gents? A special outing on his 18th birthday?"

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There were some genuine suggestions in the comments, as someone said: "Let him go to the gents and you stand outside. Tell him to scream if somebody stops him from leaving. Otherwise, continue with your stranger danger teachings. He's got to learn to go by himself at some point."

What do you think? Should a seven-year-old boy be allowed to go into public restrooms by himself?
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<p>A mother has sparked a debate after revealing that she refuses to let her seven-year-old son use public men's restrooms alone.</p>
<p>Parenting can be a thankless task, with everyone having different opinions on how a child should be raised when really everyone is just taking each day as it comes.</p>
<p>One thing all parents can agree on is that the safety of children is of paramount importance but how this is implemented in day-to-day life varies from family to family.</p>
<p>One mother has revealed that she doesn't allow her seven-year-old son to use public restrooms by himself on the off chance "someone dodgy" approaches him.</p>
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<p>Posting on <a href="https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/4728529-aibu-not-to-explain-why-a-7yr-old-cant-go-in-the-gents?page=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mumsnet</a>, the British mother penned: "When we're out and my boy needs the toilet, I make him come into the Ladies with me. Problem is, he's starting to complain about it and wants to go in the Gents on his own.</p>
<p>"I have let him do this in one particular place where there's never anyone about, so I knew he wouldn't encounter anyone at the urinals. I'm always honest with him but I don't quite know how to explain why I'm not letting him do this anywhere else, like at the swimming pool/gym toilets.</p>
<p>"He knows about the Pants rules and personal space and consent but I don't exactly want to spell out what I'm worried about. What do you tell your kids?"</p>
<p>The concerned mother further clarified her stance by adding: "He has just turned 7. Obviously, he's perfectly able to use a toilet himself, but the idea of him seeing grown men using urinals, or - even if it's a small chance - someone dodgy approaching him, worries me.</p>
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<p>She continued: "We all know there are flashers and worse about, I saw them when I was a kid and so did most women I know. At some point he just won't agree to go in the ladies, hopefully by then he'll be ready to handle any bad situations."</p>
<p>The post was met with mixed responses from viewers, with some understanding of the mother's worries. One person said: "I think 8 is probably the oldest I’d let mine in the Ladies but I do remember how scary it was to start letting him!"</p>
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<p>Others believed that the mom is being paranoid and that her son is too old to be venturing into the women's toilets with him.</p>
<p>A viewer commented: "You’re going to have to get comfortable with it sooner than later. He won’t be able to go into the ladies for that much longer."</p>
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<p>Another sarcastically responded: "At what point will you allow him to go to the gents? A special outing on his 18th birthday?"</p>
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<p>There were some genuine suggestions in the comments, as someone said: "Let him go to the gents and you stand outside. Tell him to scream if somebody stops him from leaving. Otherwise, continue with your stranger danger teachings. He's got to learn to go by himself at some point."</p>
<p>What do you think? Should a seven-year-old boy be allowed to go into public restrooms by himself?</p>
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Mom sparks debate after refusing to let her son, 7, use men's restroom alone

Pamela Anderson has found herself in possession of quite a significant sum of money after her ex-husband left her $10 million in his will.

The 55-year-old reportedly received the whopping figure from her former partner, 77-year-old Jon Peters - a film producer who was married to the Playboy cover star for just 12 days.

Peters and Anderson reportedly met during the 1980s, with the pair apparently marrying in 2020 - though Anderson revealed to <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/style/pamela-anderson-movie-mogul-jon-peters-call-it-quits-1275580/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Hollywood Reporter</a> days after that the marriage was not legally binding. "We have mutually decided to put off the formalization of our marriage certificate and put our faith in the process," she stated.

She did say that while their relationship was not meant to last, there were "no hard feelings," per <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/28/pamela-andersons-ex-husband-of-12-days-leaves-her-10million-in-will-18180410/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Metro UK</a>.

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Evidently, there are only good vibes between the former couple after it was revealed that Peters left the mom-of-two $10 million in his will - something she wasn't even aware of until recently.

Speaking to <a href="https://variety.com/2023/tv/features/pamela-anderson-interview-abuse-boyfriends-pam-and-tommy-backlash-1235501556/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Variety</a>, the former hairdresser stated: "I will always love Pamela, always in my heart [...] As a matter of fact, I left her $10 million in my will. And she doesn't even know that. Nobody knows that. I’m just saying it for the first time with you. I probably shouldn't be saying it."

He added: "So that's for her, whether she needs it or not."

Anderson has also spoken highly of her ex-partner, stating: "He's great and has been a huge influence on my life [...] I love him to death."

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Following their 2020 nuptials, Peters stated (via <a href="https://people.com/movies/pamela-anderson-ex-jon-peters-leaving-her-10-million-in-will/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PEOPLE</a>): "Pamela has never seen her full potential as an artist. She has yet to shine in a real way. There is much more to her than meets the eye, or I wouldn't love her so much.

"There are beautiful girls everywhere. I could have my pick, but - for 35 years - I've only wanted Pamela. She makes me wild - in a good way. She inspires me. I protect her and treat her the way she deserves to be treated."

The former Baywatch actress - who has been married five times - has been in and out of the headlines during the past few months following the release of the Hulu series Pam and Tommy. That show centered on the tumultuous relationship Anderson had with Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, and the fallout from their leaked sex tape.

"When I first heard about the Pam &amp; Tommy series, I think everyone just protected me from it. I wouldn't get involved. And that's… yeah… I don't know [...] I just think it was interesting to hear about it. It didn't make me happy," she told <a href="https://variety.com/2023/tv/features/pamela-anderson-interview-abuse-boyfriends-pam-and-tommy-backlash-1235501556/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Variety</a> about the series.
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Watch the trailer for Pamela, a love story:</strong></p>
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As <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-anderson-says-hugh-hefner-is-the-only-man-who-treated-her-with-utter-respect" target="_blank" rel="noopener">previously reported</a>, Anderson's recently released documentary was a chance for the former model to take ownership of her own story. The latest project is described as "an intimate and humanizing portrait of one of the world's most famous blonde bombshells," and will follow "the trajectory of Pamela Anderson's life and career from small-town girl to international sex symbol, actress, activist, and doting mother."

Pamela, A Love Story is available on Netflix now.
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<p>Pamela Anderson has found herself in possession of quite a significant sum of money after her ex-husband left her $10 million in his will.</p>
<p>The 55-year-old reportedly received the whopping figure from her former partner, 77-year-old Jon Peters - a film producer who was married to the Playboy cover star for just 12 days.</p>
<p>Peters and Anderson reportedly met during the 1980s, with the pair apparently marrying in 2020 - though Anderson revealed to <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/style/pamela-anderson-movie-mogul-jon-peters-call-it-quits-1275580/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Hollywood Reporter</a> days after that the marriage was not legally binding. "We have mutually decided to put off the formalization of our marriage certificate and put our faith in the process," she stated.</p>
<p>She did say that while their relationship was not meant to last, there were "no hard feelings," per <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/28/pamela-andersons-ex-husband-of-12-days-leaves-her-10million-in-will-18180410/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Metro UK</a>.</p>
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<p>Evidently, there are only good vibes between the former couple after it was revealed that Peters left the mom-of-two $10 million in his will - something she wasn't even aware of until recently.</p>
<p>Speaking to <a href="https://variety.com/2023/tv/features/pamela-anderson-interview-abuse-boyfriends-pam-and-tommy-backlash-1235501556/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Variety</a>, the former hairdresser stated: "I will always love Pamela, always in my heart [...] As a matter of fact, I left her $10 million in my will. And she doesn't even know that. Nobody knows that. I’m just saying it for the first time with you. I probably shouldn't be saying it."</p>
<p>He added: "So that's for her, whether she needs it or not."</p>
<p>Anderson has also spoken highly of her ex-partner, stating: "He's great and has been a huge influence on my life [...] I love him to death."</p>
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<p>Following their 2020 nuptials, Peters stated (via <a href="https://people.com/movies/pamela-anderson-ex-jon-peters-leaving-her-10-million-in-will/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PEOPLE</a>): "Pamela has never seen her full potential as an artist. She has yet to shine in a real way. There is much more to her than meets the eye, or I wouldn't love her so much.</p>
<p>"There are beautiful girls everywhere. I could have my pick, but - for 35 years - I've only wanted Pamela. She makes me wild - in a good way. She inspires me. I protect her and treat her the way she deserves to be treated."</p>
<p>The former Baywatch actress - who has been married five times - has been in and out of the headlines during the past few months following the release of the Hulu series Pam and Tommy. That show centered on the tumultuous relationship Anderson had with Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, and the fallout from their leaked sex tape.</p>
<p>"When I first heard about the Pam &amp; Tommy series, I think everyone just protected me from it. I wouldn't get involved. And that's… yeah… I don't know [...] I just think it was interesting to hear about it. It didn't make me happy," she told <a href="https://variety.com/2023/tv/features/pamela-anderson-interview-abuse-boyfriends-pam-and-tommy-backlash-1235501556/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Variety</a> about the series.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Watch the trailer for Pamela, a love story:</strong></p>
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<p>As <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-anderson-says-hugh-hefner-is-the-only-man-who-treated-her-with-utter-respect" target="_blank" rel="noopener">previously reported</a>, Anderson's recently released documentary was a chance for the former model to take ownership of her own story. The latest project is described as "an intimate and humanizing portrait of one of the world's most famous blonde bombshells," and will follow "the trajectory of Pamela Anderson's life and career from small-town girl to international sex symbol, actress, activist, and doting mother."</p>
<p>Pamela, A Love Story is available on Netflix now.</p>
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Pamela Anderson's 'ex-husband' of 12 days leaves her $10,000,000 in his will

An accused drunk driver wept in court moments after being told his fiancée and unborn baby were killed after the car he was driving split in half.

Adem Nikeziq, 30, had been in his SUV with his pregnant fiancée Adriana Sylmetaj, 23, when the speeding vehicle crashed into a barrier and utility pole in Staten Island, New York, Sunday morning (January 29).

According to the <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/01/30/tragic-details-emerge-in-nyc-crash-that-killed-pregnant-woman/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Post</a>, the car had been traveling at such a high speed that it split in half on impact.

Nikeziq, who appeared in court in a wheelchair, was charged with vehicular assault, drunken driving, manslaughter, and criminally negligent homicide following the fatal incident.

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In court, Nikeziq alleged that another driver had cut him off before he lost control of the car. Though, prosecutors argue that the father-to-be was speeding and had been drinking at the time.

The violent crash had devastating consequences, as Assistant District Attorney Nicholas Agostino told Judge Raja Rajeswari during Nikeziq's first court appearance.

Speaking of Sylmetaj - who was seven months pregnant when she died - Agostino stated: "She was found at the intersection. Her severed leg was found 20 feet past her body. Her unborn child, ripped from her body, was found 20 feet past her leg."

Just minutes earlier, Nikeziq had burst into tears as his lawyer Mark Fonte told him that his fiancée and unborn daughter had perished in the crash.

Later outside the court, Fonte told the <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/01/30/tragic-details-emerge-in-nyc-crash-that-killed-pregnant-woman/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Post</a>: "No one told him that his fiancee and baby had passed. He found out minutes ago, just before he came out [into the courtroom]. When I told him, he broke down crying, sobbing. He was at first completely in disbelief."

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<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11695321/Fianc-pregnant-woman-23-weeps-court-moments-discovering-died-crash.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Daily Mail</a> detailed how Nikeziq is held on a $400,000 cash bail, and is set to appear in court again on Thursday (February 2).

Sylmetaj and Nikeziq were expecting their baby in April, with her brother Al recalling how excited she was to have her baby. "She was excited when she learned she was going to be a mother. It was something new to her. She couldn't wait to see the baby born [...] They were thinking on names but I don't think they came to any decision. They were planning on a baby shower."

He then added that he never really trusted Nikeziq, who he claimed was regularly drunk following the passing of his father.

Al said: "I had this feeling the outcome was going to be this way. Every time he presented himself, he was under the influence - not that he was uncontrollable, but how he articulated himself.

"He would always ask if I wanted to go have a drink. My birthday just passed and he was inviting me to go out to have a drink but I just said no thank you."
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<p>An accused drunk driver wept in court moments after being told his fiancée and unborn baby were killed after the car he was driving split in half.</p>
<p>Adem Nikeziq, 30, had been in his SUV with his pregnant fiancée Adriana Sylmetaj, 23, when the speeding vehicle crashed into a barrier and utility pole in Staten Island, New York, Sunday morning (January 29).</p>
<p>According to the <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/01/30/tragic-details-emerge-in-nyc-crash-that-killed-pregnant-woman/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Post</a>, the car had been traveling at such a high speed that it split in half on impact.</p>
<p>Nikeziq, who appeared in court in a wheelchair, was charged with vehicular assault, drunken driving, manslaughter, and criminally negligent homicide following the fatal incident.</p>
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<p>In court, Nikeziq alleged that another driver had cut him off before he lost control of the car. Though, prosecutors argue that the father-to-be was speeding and had been drinking at the time.</p>
<p>The violent crash had devastating consequences, as Assistant District Attorney Nicholas Agostino told Judge Raja Rajeswari during Nikeziq's first court appearance.</p>
<p>Speaking of Sylmetaj - who was seven months pregnant when she died - Agostino stated: "She was found at the intersection. Her severed leg was found 20 feet past her body. Her unborn child, ripped from her body, was found 20 feet past her leg."</p>
<p>Just minutes earlier, Nikeziq had burst into tears as his lawyer Mark Fonte told him that his fiancée and unborn daughter had perished in the crash.</p>
<p>Later outside the court, Fonte told the <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/01/30/tragic-details-emerge-in-nyc-crash-that-killed-pregnant-woman/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Post</a>: "No one told him that his fiancee and baby had passed. He found out minutes ago, just before he came out [into the courtroom]. When I told him, he broke down crying, sobbing. He was at first completely in disbelief."</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11695321/Fianc-pregnant-woman-23-weeps-court-moments-discovering-died-crash.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Daily Mail</a> detailed how Nikeziq is held on a $400,000 cash bail, and is set to appear in court again on Thursday (February 2).</p>
<p>Sylmetaj and Nikeziq were expecting their baby in April, with her brother Al recalling how excited she was to have her baby. "She was excited when she learned she was going to be a mother. It was something new to her. She couldn't wait to see the baby born [...] They were thinking on names but I don't think they came to any decision. They were planning on a baby shower."</p>
<p>He then added that he never really trusted Nikeziq, who he claimed was regularly drunk following the passing of his father.</p>
<p>Al said: "I had this feeling the outcome was going to be this way. Every time he presented himself, he was under the influence - not that he was uncontrollable, but how he articulated himself.</p>
<p>"He would always ask if I wanted to go have a drink. My birthday just passed and he was inviting me to go out to have a drink but I just said no thank you."</p>
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Accused drink driver told his fiancée and baby were killed in crash moments before appearing in court

One brave woman has taken to TikTok to call for adult-only suburbs and her video has received a surprising response from parents.

The 27-year-old TikToker, known as Baby Soja on the platform, said there needs to be more areas for people like her who "hate" children.

Baby Soja, who lives in Melbourne, said she is "sick" of little ones ruining the "peace and quiet" of swimming pools and other public places.
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Check out what she had to say below:</strong></p>
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"I would like to know when somebody is planning on opening an adults only suburb where everything in it is only for adults," the TikToker said. "I'm so sick of going places and kids are just everywhere screaming, and I just have to put up with it?"

She recalled a recent day out at the swimming pool, which was ruined by little children jumping in and out of the lap lane, preventing adults from swimming properly.

"They have their own pool and they're in the lap lane pool, not swimming laps just jumping in screaming, and that's just allowed because they're allowed everywhere," she said.

"I just feel like people like me who are evil and hate kids we should have our own suburb where we can just be quiet and undisturbed."

The video has quickly racked up tens of thousands of likes and more than 2,000 comments, with many people - especially parents - agreeing with Baby Soja's thoughts.

One sympathetic mom wrote: "As a parent of two small children, I completely understand what you’re saying and respect that childfree people need space too."

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Another agreed: "I think there should definitely be more kid free places, and I’m sure as less people have kids just cuz we’ll start to see them pop up."

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A third penned: "I get this because I want more adult only spaces that aren’t centered around alcohol or just for the night time."

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A forth chimed in to write: "I have kids and I wish there were adult only restaurants and parks."

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A final person wrote: "As a parent I 100% agree with adult only areas, some kids are a struggle to control and it be alot nicer to have areas where we can all have our peace."

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What do you guys think? Let us know in the comments!
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<p>One brave woman has taken to TikTok to call for adult-only suburbs and her video has received a surprising response from parents.</p>
<p>The 27-year-old TikToker, known as Baby Soja on the platform, said there needs to be more areas for people like her who "hate" children.</p>
<p>Baby Soja, who lives in Melbourne, said she is "sick" of little ones ruining the "peace and quiet" of swimming pools and other public places.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Check out what she had to say below:</strong></p>

<p>"I would like to know when somebody is planning on opening an adults only suburb where everything in it is only for adults," the TikToker said. "I'm so sick of going places and kids are just everywhere screaming, and I just have to put up with it?"</p>
<p>She recalled a recent day out at the swimming pool, which was ruined by little children jumping in and out of the lap lane, preventing adults from swimming properly.</p>
<p>"They have their own pool and they're in the lap lane pool, not swimming laps just jumping in screaming, and that's just allowed because they're allowed everywhere," she said.</p>
<p>"I just feel like people like me who are evil and hate kids we should have our own suburb where we can just be quiet and undisturbed."</p>
<p>The video has quickly racked up tens of thousands of likes and more than 2,000 comments, with many people - especially parents - agreeing with Baby Soja's thoughts.</p>
<p>One sympathetic mom wrote: "As a parent of two small children, I completely understand what you’re saying and respect that childfree people need space too."</p>
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<p>Another agreed: "I think there should definitely be more kid free places, and I’m sure as less people have kids just cuz we’ll start to see them pop up."</p>
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<p>A third penned: "I get this because I want more adult only spaces that aren’t centered around alcohol or just for the night time."</p>
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<p>A forth chimed in to write: "I have kids and I wish there were adult only restaurants and parks."</p>
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<p>A final person wrote: "As a parent I 100% agree with adult only areas, some kids are a struggle to control and it be alot nicer to have areas where we can all have our peace."</p>
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<p>What do you guys think? Let us know in the comments!</p>
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Woman calls for 'child-free suburbs' because she's sick of screaming children

Jeffree Star has sent social media users into a frenzy after sharing a photo of him holding hands with his apparent <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/ex-nfl-player-derek-wolfe-plans-to-eat-mountain-lion-he-killed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NFL</a> player boyfriend.

The 37-year-old YouTuber has both sports enthusiasts and makeup-loving fans trying to pinpoint who his professional footballer love interest could be.

Taking to his Twitter page on Friday (January 27), the Jeffree Star Cosmetics founder posted a picture of him and another man's fingers interlocked on a private plane.

In the heartwarming photo, Star and his mystery man have their feet up on a neighboring seat and he captioned it: "Goodbye LA, time to spend time with my #NFL boo in Wyoming."
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Check out Star's picture below:</strong></p>
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According to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nfl/article-11691005/Jeffree-Star-sets-wild-speculation-photo-private-jet-NFL-boyfriend.html">Daily Mail</a>, Star owns a whooping 70-acre property in the state and it's quickly becoming known as one of the best ranches in the area.

The tiny details on the man in the picture - such as his ankles and hands - sent people on the internet off as many tried to guess the identity of the unidentified athlete.

One online user went to great lengths and wrote: "I’m bored at work so… The spot is a mark from an IV, so he’s likely a starter. It’s on his right hand. That plus the legs being crossed to the left, I’d guess he's left handed. The leg hair is very light. He’s probably blonde/ginger. JS is 6’0 and size 11M shoe."

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Another person pointed out: "Seeing as how they are just leaving it could potentially be someone on the Cowboys, Bengals, Giants, or Jags seeing as how they just lost."

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Others came straight out with the names of players such as Tom Brady, Carl Nassib, Colton Underwood, and Aaron Rogers.

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A fourth person hilariously commented: "Tryna figure out what NFL player it is based on the foot and hand size alone."

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On Monday (January 30) - one day after the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles were declared to face off at the Super Bowl- the controversial make-up artist posted yet another cryptic photo.

This time it was a mirror selfie, in which he is holding hands with his mystery beau who has his back turned to the camera. The supposed NFL player is also seen donning a brown and orange Louis Vuitton outfit and has clean-cut brown hair.

In the caption, Star wrote: "His team didn’t make it to the #SuperBowl but he’s 6’6 and plays perfect in the bedroom," and this sent commenters on another wild goose hunt.

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One internet sleuth penned: "Teams with orange in their colors: Browns, Bengals, Broncos, Dolphins, Bears. It’s not the Bengals because they were together yesterday and the Bengals played, so that’s a red herring and probably why Jeffree is posting this today to throw people off."

"The Browns' colors are Brown and Orange. Jack Conklin and Ethan Pocic are the only white, 6’6 players on the Browns that also have hair like that. Imma check the other teams though," they added.

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While another armchair detective wrote: "Clues are: Finger tattoo, 6'6", in Wyoming right now, orange heart, possible neck tattoo bc the hood seems pulled up on purpose, NFL. Get to work, agents!"

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A third shared their findings and said: "Idk I’m a hairdresser and researching the other comments and judging that swirl in the back of his head along with the fade…my bet is Cole Kmet. I could be totally wrong."

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Whoever the mysterious NFL star may be, the posts attracted tremendous interest on social media. Some people even raised the possibility that the man could work in media areas for the NFL or have another job entirely.

Who do you guys think it is? Comment down below!
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<p>Jeffree Star has sent social media users into a frenzy after sharing a photo of him holding hands with his apparent <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/ex-nfl-player-derek-wolfe-plans-to-eat-mountain-lion-he-killed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NFL</a> player boyfriend.</p>
<p>The 37-year-old YouTuber has both sports enthusiasts and makeup-loving fans trying to pinpoint who his professional footballer love interest could be.</p>
<p>Taking to his Twitter page on Friday (January 27), the Jeffree Star Cosmetics founder posted a picture of him and another man's fingers interlocked on a private plane.</p>
<p>In the heartwarming photo, Star and his mystery man have their feet up on a neighboring seat and he captioned it: "Goodbye LA, time to spend time with my #NFL boo in Wyoming."</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Check out Star's picture below:</strong></p>
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<p>According to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nfl/article-11691005/Jeffree-Star-sets-wild-speculation-photo-private-jet-NFL-boyfriend.html">Daily Mail</a>, Star owns a whooping 70-acre property in the state and it's quickly becoming known as one of the best ranches in the area.</p>
<p>The tiny details on the man in the picture - such as his ankles and hands - sent people on the internet off as many tried to guess the identity of the unidentified athlete.</p>
<p>One online user went to great lengths and wrote: "I’m bored at work so… The spot is a mark from an IV, so he’s likely a starter. It’s on his right hand. That plus the legs being crossed to the left, I’d guess he's left handed. The leg hair is very light. He’s probably blonde/ginger. JS is 6’0 and size 11M shoe."</p>
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<p>Another person pointed out: "Seeing as how they are just leaving it could potentially be someone on the Cowboys, Bengals, Giants, or Jags seeing as how they just lost."</p>
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<p>Others came straight out with the names of players such as Tom Brady, Carl Nassib, Colton Underwood, and Aaron Rogers.</p>
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<p>A fourth person hilariously commented: "Tryna figure out what NFL player it is based on the foot and hand size alone."</p>
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<p>On Monday (January 30) - one day after the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles were declared to face off at the Super Bowl- the controversial make-up artist posted yet another cryptic photo.</p>
<p>This time it was a mirror selfie, in which he is holding hands with his mystery beau who has his back turned to the camera. The supposed NFL player is also seen donning a brown and orange Louis Vuitton outfit and has clean-cut brown hair.</p>
<p>In the caption, Star wrote: "His team didn’t make it to the #SuperBowl but he’s 6’6 and plays perfect in the bedroom," and this sent commenters on another wild goose hunt.</p>
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<p>One internet sleuth penned: "Teams with orange in their colors: Browns, Bengals, Broncos, Dolphins, Bears. It’s not the Bengals because they were together yesterday and the Bengals played, so that’s a red herring and probably why Jeffree is posting this today to throw people off."</p>
<p>"The Browns' colors are Brown and Orange. Jack Conklin and Ethan Pocic are the only white, 6’6 players on the Browns that also have hair like that. Imma check the other teams though," they added.</p>
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<p>While another armchair detective wrote: "Clues are: Finger tattoo, 6'6", in Wyoming right now, orange heart, possible neck tattoo bc the hood seems pulled up on purpose, NFL. Get to work, agents!"</p>
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<p>A third shared their findings and said: "Idk I’m a hairdresser and researching the other comments and judging that swirl in the back of his head along with the fade…my bet is Cole Kmet. I could be totally wrong."</p>
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<p>Whoever the mysterious NFL star may be, the posts attracted tremendous interest on social media. Some people even raised the possibility that the man could work in media areas for the NFL or have another job entirely.</p>
<p>Who do you guys think it is? Comment down below!</p>
<h2>Featured image credit: Image Press Agency / Alamy</h2>


Jeffree Star shares photo of him and 'NFL boyfriend' on a private jet

Following the tragic news of Tyre Nichols' death, three Memphis fire department workers have been fired due to their response at the scene of the arrest.

In a statement released by the department on Monday, it was concluded that the employees in question had "violated numerous MFD policies and protocols" when responding to Nichols’ arrest.

Robert Long and JaMicheal Sandridge, the two EMTs that were supposed to treat the 29-year-old for an alleged "pepper spray" incident "failed to conduct an adequate patient assessment" according to the department. Michelle Whitaker, a lieutenant assigned to drive a Memphis Fire Department vehicle to the scene but who remained inside, was also fired.

"After concluding our internal investigation, it was determined that EMT-B Long, EMT-A Sandridge, and Lt. Whitaker violated numerous MFD Policies and Protocols. As a result, EMT-B Long, EMT-A Sandridge, and Lt. Whitaker have been terminated from the Memphis Fire Department."

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"Their actions or inactions on the scene that night do not meet the expectations of the Memphis Fire Department and are not reflective of the outstanding service the men and women of the Memphis Fire Department provide daily in our community," the department concluded in its statement.

The news comes just as it was announced that two other police officers who had allegedly been involved in the 29-year-old's death have only just been suspended.

Preston Hemphill, a white officer, as well as another unidentified officer, have been fired and according to the <a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/tyre-nichols-memphis-fire-department-fired_n_63d84b39e4b0c2b49ade44eb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Huffington Post</a>, the news was only made public on Monday despite five other Black officers being <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/26/us/tyre-nichols-timeline-investigation/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fired and charged</a> with second-degree murder, aggravated assault, two charges of aggravated kidnapping, two charges of official misconduct and one charge of official oppression.

Desmond Mills, Justin Smith, Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Emmitt Martin were all caught on body cam, as well as surveillance, abusing Nichols before taking turns to brutally beat him.

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According to the footage, which was released on January 27, the officers initially stopped Nichols for reckless driving before chasing him down, restraining him and repeatedly punching and kicking him in the face.

As per a timeline of events detailed by <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/26/us/tyre-nichols-timeline-investigation/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNN</a>, the beating ended with Nichols being dragged along the pavement and propped up in a sitting position against the side of a car, "where he is largely ignored by officers for the next three-and-a-half minutes."

Ten minutes into the video, a person who appears to be a paramedic finally engages with the victim.

During the altercation, Hemphill was heard on his body camera video saying "I hope they stomp his a**" not only once, but twice.

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According to <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/amp/US/6th-officer-involved-tyre-nichols-death-relieved-duty/story?id=96764687" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ABC News</a>, Hemphill and the unidentified seventh officer haven't been fired or charged, pending further investigation.

The attorneys for Nichols' family, Ben Crump and Antonio Romanucci, said they were extremely disappointed that Hemphill was relieved of duty but not fired or charged. The lawyers are also questioning why the Memphis police did not immediately announce Hemphill's name or that he was relieved of duty.

"Why is his identity and the role he played in Tyre's death just now coming to light?", they said in a statement. "We have asked from the beginning that the Memphis Police Department be transparent with the family and the community - this news seems to indicate that they haven't risen to the occasion. It certainly begs the question why the white officer involved in this brutal attack was shielded and protected from the public eye, and to date, from sufficient discipline and accountability.

"The Memphis Police Department owes us all answers."

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Upon hearing the news, people have been taking to social media to call out the double standards within the investigation, pointing their fingers at how the Black officers were fired and charged immediately, while other officers, such as Hemphill, initially received what was described as a "lesser" punishment for their involvement.

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The district attorney’s office confirmed that they are investigating everyone involved in Nichols’ fatal arrest, with further charges possible depending on their findings.

"The current charges do not preclude us from adding additional charges as more information is presented. We are looking at all individuals involved in the events leading up to, during, and after the beating of Tyre Nichols.

"This includes the officer present at the initial encounter who has not— so far—been charged, Memphis Fire Department personnel, and persons who participated in preparing documentation of the incident afterward," a statement from the district attorney’s office said.

"The DA’s Office worked extraordinarily swiftly but thoroughly to charge those whose offenses were plain and clear and directly contributed to the death of Mr. Nichols, but in no way is this investigation over."

Rest in power, Tyre Nichols. We hope justice prevails.
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<p>Following the tragic news of Tyre Nichols' death, three Memphis fire department workers have been fired due to their response at the scene of the arrest.</p>
<p>In a statement released by the department on Monday, it was concluded that the employees in question had "violated numerous MFD policies and protocols" when responding to Nichols’ arrest.</p>
<p>Robert Long and JaMicheal Sandridge, the two EMTs that were supposed to treat the 29-year-old for an alleged "pepper spray" incident "failed to conduct an adequate patient assessment" according to the department. Michelle Whitaker, a lieutenant assigned to drive a Memphis Fire Department vehicle to the scene but who remained inside, was also fired.</p>
<p>"After concluding our internal investigation, it was determined that EMT-B Long, EMT-A Sandridge, and Lt. Whitaker violated numerous MFD Policies and Protocols. As a result, EMT-B Long, EMT-A Sandridge, and Lt. Whitaker have been terminated from the Memphis Fire Department."</p>
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<p>"Their actions or inactions on the scene that night do not meet the expectations of the Memphis Fire Department and are not reflective of the outstanding service the men and women of the Memphis Fire Department provide daily in our community," the department concluded in its statement.</p>
<p>The news comes just as it was announced that two other police officers who had allegedly been involved in the 29-year-old's death have only just been suspended.</p>
<p>Preston Hemphill, a white officer, as well as another unidentified officer, have been fired and according to the <a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/tyre-nichols-memphis-fire-department-fired_n_63d84b39e4b0c2b49ade44eb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Huffington Post</a>, the news was only made public on Monday despite five other Black officers being <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/26/us/tyre-nichols-timeline-investigation/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fired and charged</a> with second-degree murder, aggravated assault, two charges of aggravated kidnapping, two charges of official misconduct and one charge of official oppression.</p>
<p>Desmond Mills, Justin Smith, Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Emmitt Martin were all caught on body cam, as well as surveillance, abusing Nichols before taking turns to brutally beat him.</p>
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<p>According to the footage, which was released on January 27, the officers initially stopped Nichols for reckless driving before chasing him down, restraining him and repeatedly punching and kicking him in the face.</p>
<p>As per a timeline of events detailed by <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/26/us/tyre-nichols-timeline-investigation/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNN</a>, the beating ended with Nichols being dragged along the pavement and propped up in a sitting position against the side of a car, "where he is largely ignored by officers for the next three-and-a-half minutes."</p>
<p>Ten minutes into the video, a person who appears to be a paramedic finally engages with the victim.</p>
<p>During the altercation, Hemphill was heard on his body camera video saying "I hope they stomp his a**" not only once, but twice.</p>
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<p>According to <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/amp/US/6th-officer-involved-tyre-nichols-death-relieved-duty/story?id=96764687" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ABC News</a>, Hemphill and the unidentified seventh officer haven't been fired or charged, pending further investigation.</p>
<p>The attorneys for Nichols' family, Ben Crump and Antonio Romanucci, said they were extremely disappointed that Hemphill was relieved of duty but not fired or charged. The lawyers are also questioning why the Memphis police did not immediately announce Hemphill's name or that he was relieved of duty.</p>
<p>"Why is his identity and the role he played in Tyre's death just now coming to light?", they said in a statement. "We have asked from the beginning that the Memphis Police Department be transparent with the family and the community - this news seems to indicate that they haven't risen to the occasion. It certainly begs the question why the white officer involved in this brutal attack was shielded and protected from the public eye, and to date, from sufficient discipline and accountability.</p>
<p>"The Memphis Police Department owes us all answers."</p>
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<p>Upon hearing the news, people have been taking to social media to call out the double standards within the investigation, pointing their fingers at how the Black officers were fired and charged immediately, while other officers, such as Hemphill, initially received what was described as a "lesser" punishment for their involvement.</p>
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<p>The district attorney’s office confirmed that they are investigating everyone involved in Nichols’ fatal arrest, with further charges possible depending on their findings.</p>
<p>"The current charges do not preclude us from adding additional charges as more information is presented. We are looking at all individuals involved in the events leading up to, during, and after the beating of Tyre Nichols.</p>
<p>"This includes the officer present at the initial encounter who has not— so far—been charged, Memphis Fire Department personnel, and persons who participated in preparing documentation of the incident afterward," a statement from the district attorney’s office said.</p>
<p>"The DA’s Office worked extraordinarily swiftly but thoroughly to charge those whose offenses were plain and clear and directly contributed to the death of Mr. Nichols, but in no way is this investigation over."</p>
<p>Rest in power, Tyre Nichols. We hope justice prevails.</p>
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3 Memphis fire department workers fired for response to fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols

The cost of living crisis is hitting families hard around the world - but one couple has found a novel way to beat it and still live their absolute best lives.

Angelyn and Richard Burk, who are originally from Seattle, have decided to give up dry land in favor of living on the high seas after finding it is actually cheaper to live on cruise ships than pay their mortgage,

The couple has found that with rising mortgage rates being what they are, it actually works out a lot more cost-efficient for them to live on board a boat rather than scrimping and saving for a home loan, as well as scratching their itch to travel.

The Burks left their jobs and packed just a single suitcase each as they began their life at sea in May 2021, after realizing they could live on a ship for as little as $43.92 a day.

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Angelyn, 53, who is a former accountant, told Australia’s <a href="https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/couple-live-aboard-cruise-ships-after-calculating-it-makes-more-financial-sense-than-a-mortgage-c-6678207">7News</a>: "We love to travel, and we were searching for a way to continuously travel in our retirement that made financial sense."

She and Richard, who is also in his 50s, plan to spend the rest of their lives traveling and have already been making the most of sailing around the world.

They have hopped on and off multiple cruise ships since their adventure began, including a 51-day trip from Seattle to Sydney, and say that some of their favorite locations have been the Bahamas, Singapore, Italy, and Canada.

Angelyn added: "Our original plan was to stay in different countries for a month at a time and eventually retire to cruise ships as we got older."

The couple has decided to put their retirement plan into action earlier than expected and worked out a way it would make financial sense for them to live a holiday life.

The pair lives frugally, making the most of sales and their loyalty memberships to get the best deals without having to ever return to their 9-5 jobs.

[caption id="attachment_1263192185" align="aligncenter" width="1702"]<img class="wp-image-1263192185 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/01/Screenshot-2023-01-31-at-10.50.54.jpg" alt="" width="1702" height="1126" /> The couple has barely spent any nights on dry land since beginning the adventure. Credit: Michael DeFreitas Central America / Alamy[/caption]

They began to fund their travels using their savings and worked out that by selling their home, they could retire early and start living between cruise ships immediately.

Angelyn explained: "We have been frugal all our lives to save and invest in order to achieve our goal. We are not into materialistic things but experiences."

She went on her first cruise in 1992 and caught the bug for it, which only increased when she met Richard, with the pair planning to cruise yearly, if not bi-annually.

In April 2022, Angelyn told CNN that the average cost per day to live on a cruise ship was $89, which included the price of their room on board, transportation, tips, and entertainment, as well as port fees and taxes, which was "well within" their retirement budget.

Since embarking on their seafaring adventure, the couple can count on one hand the number of nights they have slept on dry land in the past year, staying with family or friends when they have a day or two between switching ships.

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Retiring on cruise ships is nothing new, however, as Reddit users commented about family members who have done the same.

One user pointed out the benefits of living on a ship include free medical care on board, explaining: "There are older retired folks who do this cause there are doctors on board those ships and it costs less than nursing homes.

"They'll be on the same ship for months, then get onto another ship for months, just back and forth. Signing up for 3+ months like that the cruise lines give out large discounts, so it's much cheaper than a single week that most people would go on."
<h6>Featured image credit: <span id="automationNormalName">Denys Bilytskyi</span> / Alamy</h6>

<p>The cost of living crisis is hitting families hard around the world - but one couple has found a novel way to beat it and still live their absolute best lives.</p>
<p>Angelyn and Richard Burk, who are originally from Seattle, have decided to give up dry land in favor of living on the high seas after finding it is actually cheaper to live on cruise ships than pay their mortgage,</p>
<p>The couple has found that with rising mortgage rates being what they are, it actually works out a lot more cost-efficient for them to live on board a boat rather than scrimping and saving for a home loan, as well as scratching their itch to travel.</p>
<p>The Burks left their jobs and packed just a single suitcase each as they began their life at sea in May 2021, after realizing they could live on a ship for as little as $43.92 a day.</p>
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<p>Angelyn, 53, who is a former accountant, told Australia’s <a href="https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/couple-live-aboard-cruise-ships-after-calculating-it-makes-more-financial-sense-than-a-mortgage-c-6678207">7News</a>: "We love to travel, and we were searching for a way to continuously travel in our retirement that made financial sense."</p>
<p>She and Richard, who is also in his 50s, plan to spend the rest of their lives traveling and have already been making the most of sailing around the world.</p>
<p>They have hopped on and off multiple cruise ships since their adventure began, including a 51-day trip from Seattle to Sydney, and say that some of their favorite locations have been the Bahamas, Singapore, Italy, and Canada.</p>
<p>Angelyn added: "Our original plan was to stay in different countries for a month at a time and eventually retire to cruise ships as we got older."</p>
<p>The couple has decided to put their retirement plan into action earlier than expected and worked out a way it would make financial sense for them to live a holiday life.</p>
<p>The pair lives frugally, making the most of sales and their loyalty memberships to get the best deals without having to ever return to their 9-5 jobs.</p>
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            <img class="wp-image-1263192185 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/01/Screenshot-2023-01-31-at-10.50.54.jpg" alt="" width="1702" height="1126" /><figcaption class='op-vertical-below'>
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 The couple has barely spent any nights on dry land since beginning the adventure. Credit: Michael DeFreitas Central America / Alamy</h1>
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<p>They began to fund their travels using their savings and worked out that by selling their home, they could retire early and start living between cruise ships immediately.</p>
<p>Angelyn explained: "We have been frugal all our lives to save and invest in order to achieve our goal. We are not into materialistic things but experiences."</p>
<p>She went on her first cruise in 1992 and caught the bug for it, which only increased when she met Richard, with the pair planning to cruise yearly, if not bi-annually.</p>
<p>In April 2022, Angelyn told CNN that the average cost per day to live on a cruise ship was $89, which included the price of their room on board, transportation, tips, and entertainment, as well as port fees and taxes, which was "well within" their retirement budget.</p>
<p>Since embarking on their seafaring adventure, the couple can count on one hand the number of nights they have slept on dry land in the past year, staying with family or friends when they have a day or two between switching ships.</p>
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<p>Retiring on cruise ships is nothing new, however, as Reddit users commented about family members who have done the same.</p>
<p>One user pointed out the benefits of living on a ship include free medical care on board, explaining: "There are older retired folks who do this cause there are doctors on board those ships and it costs less than nursing homes.</p>
<p>"They'll be on the same ship for months, then get onto another ship for months, just back and forth. Signing up for 3+ months like that the cruise lines give out large discounts, so it's much cheaper than a single week that most people would go on."</p>
<h2>Featured image credit: Denys Bilytskyi / Alamy</h2>


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