<p>A school in Alabama has recently been slammed as "creepy" after they demanded that girls submit photos of the "front and back" of their prom dresses before attending the event.</p> <p>Posting to their Facebook account, which has since been deactivated due to intense backlash from social media users, Oxford High School outlined protocols primarily aimed at female students about the dress code for their upcoming dance.</p> <p>"Females," the post started. "Evening gowns and cocktail dresses - No transparent material, no slits more than six inches from the middle of the knee, no dress length can be shorter than six inches from the middle of the knee all the way around (both front and back from the middle of the knee), no revealing necklines (armpit line) or back lines."</p> <p>The post continued outlining further restrictions for the girls, stating: "Dresses may be sleeveless or strapless provided all from armpit-line to mid-thigh are covered. No two-piece dresses with midriff showing will be allowed."</p> <p><img class="wp-image-1263192239 size-large" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/01/schoolblur1-642x1024.jpg" alt="" width="642" height="1024" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Facebook / Oxford High School Yellow Jackets]]</p> <p>While the requirements were pretty extensive, the last part of the post explaining that all dresses must be "approved" before the party is where things took a turn for the "creepy."</p> <p>"All dresses must be approved by [redacted] prior to March 6 (No exceptions). Email pictures to [redacted] of YOU wearing your prom attire - Front and Back views," it clarified, before adding that if the dress "doesn't meet dress code standards, then you will not be permitted to attend prom."</p> <p>"Make sure that pictures reflect the best possible views. If you do not get pre-approved, then you will not be allowed to attend prom."</p> <p>For male students, however, the same details were not applied as the post stated that they just had to pick between a "Tuxedo or suits only - No jeans, t-shirts, tennis shoes, caps, or oversized clothing. Top hats and canes will be allowed provided they are used properly."</p> <p>Comparing the two paragraphs aimed at female students against the <em>one sentence</em> that outlined the rules for male students was clearly frustrating for both students and parents alike.</p> <p>When a screenshot of the post was reposted to Facebook by Laura Fowler alongside a caption that read: "Oxford High School Yellow Jackets DO BETTER!! This is NOT okay!!", comments criticizing the establishment poured in.</p> <p>"The females having literally two paragraphs and needing approval, while the males have literally one bullet point simply telling them they just have to look nice... and somehow I'm not even surprised," wrote one user while another added that "expecting girls to email pics of themselves wearing the dresses for pre-approval is creepy."</p> <p><img class="wp-image-1263192246 size-large" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/01/Screenshot-2023-01-31-at-12.27.11-1024x186.png" alt="" width="1024" height="186" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Facebook]]</p> <p><img class="wp-image-1263192247 size-large" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/01/Screenshot-2023-01-31-at-12.27.30-1024x159.png" alt="" width="1024" height="159" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Facebook]]</p> <p><img class="wp-image-1263192248 size-large" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/01/Screenshot-2023-01-31-at-12.27.40-1024x216.png" alt="" width="1024" height="216" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Facebook]]</p> <p><img class="wp-image-1263192249 size-large" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/01/Screenshot-2023-01-31-at-12.27.55-1024x213.png" alt="" width="1024" height="213" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Facebook]]</p> <p>Upon receiving intense backlash, the school ended up releasing a follow-up statement regarding the issue.</p> <p>The school apologized for how the post was perceived, explaining, via the <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/01/27/creepy-school-demands-girls-submit-front-and-back-prom-dress-photos/">New York Post,</a> that the intention was simply to make students aware of expectations regarding dress code.</p> <p>Ashley Stilwell, Oxford City Schools’ Public Information Officer, also addressed the issue, saying via the same outlet that the post from the school regarding prom dress code had not even been approved and that the school's actual prom guidelines were now available.</p> <h6>Featured Image Credit: Hero Images Inc. / Alamy</h6>

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School slammed as 'creepy' after demanding girls submit 'front and back’ prom dress photos

<p>A 28-year-old man died after he was shot by police while he was cleaning out his late grandmother's apartment, with officers reportedly mistaking him for a burglar.</p> <p>As reported by <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ohio-man-dies-shot-police-was-cleaning-late-grandmothers-apartment-rcna68649" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBC News</a>, Joe Frasure was shot on Monday (January 30) in Wyoming, a city of about 9,000 around 12 miles north of downtown Cincinnati.</p> <p>Wyoming police say they were responding to a call in the early hours of the morning of two or three individuals attempting to break into the apartment block.</p> <p>According to reports, the caller had told 911 operators that the property was supposed to be vacant. Officers heard activity at the rear of the building, and they discovered Frasure and his father in a minivan, with police claiming that Frasure refused to listen to instructions.</p> <p>[[twitterwidget||https://twitter.com/JessicaHartTV/status/1620185645774934017]]</p> <p>Police Chief Brooke Brady said: "The minivan reversed at a high rate of speed, before hitting a tree, at which point the vehicle accelerated rapidly at our officers.</p> <p>"The officers fired four shots at the minivan as the minivan was accelerating towards them." Frasure was struck by a bullet as the officers fired and the minivan hit the building.</p> <p>Chief Brady stated that the officers then forced their way into the smoking van, extracted Frasure, and attempted to apply life-saving care.</p> <p>[[twitterwidget||https://twitter.com/AttorneyCrump/status/1620607492081258496]]</p> <p>The 28-year-old was transferred to University Hospital but passed away on Tuesday (January 31) with his cause of death being unconfirmed.</p> <p>Frasure's family has disputed the police's account of events, as they claim that he was there to clear out his late grandmother's apartment, and they opened fire without giving instructions.</p> <p>Speaking to <a href="https://www.wlwt.com/article/body-camera-footage-to-be-released-police-shooting-of-joseph-fraser-jr-in-wyoming-ohio/42725374" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WLWT of Cincinnati</a>, Frasure's sister, Shonda Coleman said: "I didn’t hear none of that. I didn’t hear no commands. All I heard is pop, pop, pop, pop. Like, it was, like, 10 rounds."</p> <p>The grieving sister demanded to see the footage from the officer's body cams and prosecutors are expected to release more information on Friday, alongside the camera footage.</p> <p>[[twitterwidget||https://twitter.com/FOX19/status/1620242439582646272]]</p> <p>Per reports from <a href="https://eu.cincinnati.com/story/news/crime/2023/02/01/what-we-know-about-the-wyoming-police-shooting-of-joe-frasure/69863310007/">Cincinnati.com</a>, police had often visited the apartments after neighbors became concerned about the property.</p> <p>According to a neighbor, Derrick Moore, he and other nearby residents had been concerned about the property for many months, with the city recently taking action meaning at least three of the four units were unoccupied.</p> <p>Moore added that the neighbors had spoken to the residents and knew that one of the units was being cleared out following the death of a woman in early January.</p> <p>Police frequently visited the apartments, according to records obtained by The Enquirer, with at least 33 calls being received between October 10 and January 11, mostly about domestic disturbances and disputes between residents. Frasure was not named in any of the complaints.</p> <p>Chief Brady stated that she has already reviewed the footage and it has been shared with the sheriff's office and Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office who are investigating the matter.</p> <p>"This is a tragedy for all involved," Chief Brady said. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this time."</p> <p>Frasure leaves behind two children, with his third due this week.</p> <h6>Featured image credit: B Christopher / Alamy</h6>

28-year-old man dies after being shot by police as he was cleaning out late grandmother's apartment

<p>The police have deployed divers in their extensive search for <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/more-devastating-details-about-missing-mom-who-vanished-on-footpath-emerge" target="_blank" rel="noopener">missing mother-of-two Nicola Bulley.</a></p> <p>As <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/nicola-bulley-made-plans-for-future-the-night-before-she-vanished-on-dog-walk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">previously reported</a>, Bulley had dropped her two daughters off at school on Friday morning, before taking the family dog named Willow for a walk in Lancashire.</p> <p>The alarm was first raised after a passerby found the springer spaniel running alone beside the River Wyre in the village of St Michael’s on Wyre at <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/missing-woman-shared-eerie-posts-before-vanishing-on-footpath-leaving-her-dog-behind" target="_blank" rel="noopener">around 10:30 AM</a>.</p> <p>The onlooker also found the dog's lead, harness, and the 45-year-old's phone - which was still connected to an active conference call - on a bench and identified her from the family photo on her lock screen.</p> <p><img class="wp-image-1263192861 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/2MX3DB2-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1761" />[[imagecaption|| A police diver with the specialist search teams from Lancashire Police. Credit: PA Images / Alamy]]</p> <p>Extensive search parties involving drones, helicopters, and dogs have been carried out since Friday. The Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service have also been assisting by returning to the river bank by the bench with a 20-foot-long probe attached to an underwater camera.</p> <p>According to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/nicola-bulley-latest-police-divers-29114434?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mirror_main&fbclid=IwAR3RNfgh52kONL9K7QWCx6U0QTKf9r0U2qt3gNPQPqfaQU_EWmqnUB-yITo">The Mirror</a>, a specialist underwater unit carrying oxygen tanks and long yellow cables dressed in black had arrived at around 10:40AM in the 18 feet-deep water.</p> <p>A police source told the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11705215/Missing-mother-Nicola-Bulley-excitedly-making-plans-future.html">Daily Mail</a>: "The underwater teams are performing what's known as an arc search, whereby they monitor the riverbed by moving in a side-to-side motion from bank to bank. As of yet nothing of significance has been found but it'll be a long, thorough process."</p> <p>Nicola's 72-year-old mother, Dot, revealed that her daughter had spent the night at her parents' house before her disappearance.</p> <p>Dot said that Nicola <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/nicola-bulley-made-plans-for-future-the-night-before-she-vanished-on-dog-walk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">made plans for the future</a> such as preparing a spa trip with her sister Louise and intended to buy tickets to watch her six and nine-year-old daughters perform in the choir and gymnastics shows.</p> <p><img class="wp-image-1263192863 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/2MN1JKK-2-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1707" />[[imagecaption|| Nicola's missing person poster is attached to a gate in St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire. Credit: PA Images / Alamy]]</p> <p>Speaking to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/desperate-parents-nicola-bulley-beg-29110019">The Mirror</a>, her mother along with her father Ernest, 73, noted that they were looking after Nicola's daughters while she was on a client conference call.</p> <p>Recalling their last conversation, Ernest shared: "I said we better go now and Nicola came to the front door, and I gave her a kiss and told her I loved her and that was the last conversation I had with her."</p> <p>The parents also added that their daughter's disappearance was out of character and disclosed that they asked police if "there is any chance" she has been abducted.</p> <p>The mother-of-two's partner, 44-year-old Paul Ansell, had previously said that the couple's <a href="https://vt.co/news/missing-moms-daughters-cried-their-eyes-out-after-being-told-their-mommys-lost">daughters</a> - Harriet and Sophia - had "cried their eyes out" after being told that their mom was "lost" and are hoping for her safe return.</p> <p>[[twitterwidget||https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1621155535092580352]]</p> <p>In new developments, police have now identified a woman who was captured on surveillance cameras at about 8:50AM on Allotment Lane - close to where Nicola was last seen - who might have information to help the investigation, per <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-64501150">BBC News.</a></p> <h6>Featured image credit: PA Images / Alamy</h6>

Police search river and seal off scene in hunt for missing dog walker Nicola Bulley

<p>Diners at a restaurant have been left stunned after they were charged $25 for the staff to cut a cake they had brought themselves.</p> <p>Celebrating a birthday should be done with all the extravagance possible - after all, they only come around once a year!</p> <p>After a day of celebrating another year of life, having a nice birthday meal with family and friends is an absolute must, all culminating with the traditional birthday cake.</p> <p>Often the worst part about a birthday cake is having to stand there awkwardly as everyone stares and sings at you, but what if you were charged for cutting the cake?</p> <p>[[tiktokwidget||https://www.tiktok.com/@vivala_blondiiie/video/7193893754611305774]]</p> <p>That's what Gigi, who goes by <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@vivala_blondiiie" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@vivala_blondiiie</a> on TikTok, found out after she was charged $25 by the restaurant she was dining at because they cut the cake that she brought herself.</p> <p>She took to TikTok where she showed off her receipt that had a subtotal of $113, but all eyes are drawn to the $25 charge for "1 cake cut."</p> <p>Gigi wrote over the video: "When the server asks if we want the cake WE brought cut, thinking she’s doing something nice for us… but it was 25 dollars," and she added the caption: "I didn’t know this was a thing?!?"</p> <p>The video has been viewed over 800,000 times and it has caused great debate amongst viewers, as it turns out this is apparently a common thing.</p> <p>One person commented: "Totally a thing. Because then they bring plates and forks, which they then have to wash. But it was wrong that you weren’t told of a fee."</p> <p><img class="size-full wp-image-1263192772" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-02-at-12.19.20.png" alt="" width="1252" height="296" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: TikTok]]</p> <p>A second person added: "My restaurant does this but we have to let the party know there is a fee if they eat the outside dessert. Usually they don’t have a problem paying it."</p> <p><img class="size-full wp-image-1263192773" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-02-at-12.20.16.png" alt="" width="1352" height="321" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: TikTok]]</p> <p>Other viewers declared that the $25 fee would then be considered a tip for the servers due to the customer having no prior knowledge of the cost.</p> <p>While most people are familiar with a corkage charge for bringing in your own drinks, according to the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/13/dining/cakeage-restaurants.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Times</a>, some restaurants have begun charging "a cakeage fee" to cover the expenses of serving and washing utensils used to cut and eat the cake.</p> <p>It also helps to offset the revenue lost by the diners eating their own food and not opting for the desserts provided.</p> <p>So it would appear there is a logic behind it, but $25 for cutting and washing a few plates seems extremely steep.</p> <p>As Marie-Antoinette apparently said: "Let them eat cake!"</p> <h6>Featured image credit: Roman Lacheev / Alamy</h6>

Diners stunned as restaurant charges $25 for cutting cake they brought themselves

<p>I'd imagine that, for many people, telling your family about your big win is probably one of the most exciting parts about winning the lottery.</p> <p>However, one man in China has decided to keep the knowledge entirely to himself.</p> <p>Known only by the pseudonym 'Mr Li', the man reportedly intends not to tell his wife and child that he won a whopping 219 million yuan ($30 million) jackpot for fear it will make them lazy.</p> <p>He's so determined to keep it a secret that he arrived to claim his winnings in a yellow cartoon character suit.</p> <p>Photos show the 'Mr Li' wearing the ridiculous outfit as he is handed an enormous cheque at the letter office in Nanning, in the southern region of Guangxi, last week on October 24.</p> <p>[[instagramwidget||https://www.instagram.com/p/CkaS1j1suJi/]]</p> <p>According to a report by <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11376573/Chinese-father-keeps-lottery-win-secret-wife-child-stop-lazy.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nanning Evening News,</a> per the Daily Mail, the man was over the moon to have won - but determined to keep his family in the dark.</p> <p>"I did not tell my wife and child for fear that they would be too complacent and would not work or work hard in the future," he told the outlet.</p> <p>Despite being eager to keep his winnings a secret, 'Mr Li' claimed to have been playing the lottery religiously for over a decade. For the winning draw, he bought 40 tickets in a shop in Litang, a town east of the regional capital of Nanning.</p> <p><img class="wp-image-1263175733 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2022/11/nanning.jpg" alt="" width="1535" height="800" />[[imagecaption|| Nanning, China. Credit: Yong nian Gui / Alamy]]</p> <p>Rather than trying to increase his own odds, the man bought multiple tickets to increase his potential earnings. Each of his 40 tickets had the same seven numbers he has been using for years: 2, 15, 19, 26, 27, 29, and 2. The lottery company paid out 5.48 million yuan ($752,000) per ticket.</p> <p>When he traveled to Nanning to collect his winnings, 'Mr Li' said he was too "afraid" to leave his hotel room in case he misplaced his ticket.</p> <p>"I did not leave the hotel because I was afraid to go out and lose the lottery ticket," he told Nanning Evening News.</p> <p><img class="wp-image-1263175736 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2022/11/2E678A3-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1707" />[[imagecaption|| Lottery ticket store in Shanghai, China. Credit: REUTERS / Alamy]]</p> <p>Since collecting the 171.6 million yuan (after tax), he has already donated 5 million yuan to charity. As for what he will do with the remaining 166.6 million yuan, the winner said he has not yet decided how to spend the jackpot.</p> <h6>Featured Image Credit: PaulPaladin / Alamy</h6>

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Father keeps $30 million lottery win a secret from his wife and child

A school in Alabama has recently been slammed as "creepy" after they demanded that girls submit photos of the "front and back" of their prom dresses before attending the event.

Posting to their Facebook account, which has since been deactivated due to intense backlash from social media users, Oxford High School outlined protocols primarily aimed at female students about the dress code for their upcoming dance.

"Females," the post started. "Evening gowns and cocktail dresses - No transparent material, no slits more than six inches from the middle of the knee, no dress length can be shorter than six inches from the middle of the knee all the way around (both front and back from the middle of the knee), no revealing necklines (armpit line) or back lines."

The post continued outlining further restrictions for the girls, stating: "Dresses may be sleeveless or strapless provided all from armpit-line to mid-thigh are covered. No two-piece dresses with midriff showing will be allowed."

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While the requirements were pretty extensive, the last part of the post explaining that all dresses must be "approved" before the party is where things took a turn for the "creepy."

"All dresses must be approved by [redacted] prior to March 6 (No exceptions). Email pictures to [redacted] of YOU wearing your prom attire - Front and Back views," it clarified, before adding that if the dress "doesn't meet dress code standards, then you will not be permitted to attend prom."

"Make sure that pictures reflect the best possible views. If you do not get pre-approved, then you will not be allowed to attend prom."

For male students, however, the same details were not applied as the post stated that they just had to pick between a "Tuxedo or suits only - No jeans, t-shirts, tennis shoes, caps, or oversized clothing. Top hats and canes will be allowed provided they are used properly."

Comparing the two paragraphs aimed at female students against the <em>one sentence</em> that outlined the rules for male students was clearly frustrating for both students and parents alike.

When a screenshot of the post was reposted to Facebook by Laura Fowler alongside a caption that read: "Oxford High School Yellow Jackets DO BETTER!! This is NOT okay!!", comments criticizing the establishment poured in.

"The females having literally two paragraphs and needing approval, while the males have literally one bullet point simply telling them they just have to look nice... and somehow I'm not even surprised," wrote one user while another added that "expecting girls to email pics of themselves wearing the dresses for pre-approval is creepy."

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Upon receiving intense backlash, the school ended up releasing a follow-up statement regarding the issue.

The school apologized for how the post was perceived, explaining, via the <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/01/27/creepy-school-demands-girls-submit-front-and-back-prom-dress-photos/">New York Post,</a> that the intention was simply to make students aware of expectations regarding dress code.

Ashley Stilwell, Oxford City Schools’ Public Information Officer, also addressed the issue, saying via the same outlet that the post from the school regarding prom dress code had not even been approved and that the school's actual prom guidelines were now available.
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<p>A school in Alabama has recently been slammed as "creepy" after they demanded that girls submit photos of the "front and back" of their prom dresses before attending the event.</p>
<p>Posting to their Facebook account, which has since been deactivated due to intense backlash from social media users, Oxford High School outlined protocols primarily aimed at female students about the dress code for their upcoming dance.</p>
<p>"Females," the post started. "Evening gowns and cocktail dresses - No transparent material, no slits more than six inches from the middle of the knee, no dress length can be shorter than six inches from the middle of the knee all the way around (both front and back from the middle of the knee), no revealing necklines (armpit line) or back lines."</p>
<p>The post continued outlining further restrictions for the girls, stating: "Dresses may be sleeveless or strapless provided all from armpit-line to mid-thigh are covered. No two-piece dresses with midriff showing will be allowed."</p>
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<p>While the requirements were pretty extensive, the last part of the post explaining that all dresses must be "approved" before the party is where things took a turn for the "creepy."</p>
<p>"All dresses must be approved by [redacted] prior to March 6 (No exceptions). Email pictures to [redacted] of YOU wearing your prom attire - Front and Back views," it clarified, before adding that if the dress "doesn't meet dress code standards, then you will not be permitted to attend prom."</p>
<p>"Make sure that pictures reflect the best possible views. If you do not get pre-approved, then you will not be allowed to attend prom."</p>
<p>For male students, however, the same details were not applied as the post stated that they just had to pick between a "Tuxedo or suits only - No jeans, t-shirts, tennis shoes, caps, or oversized clothing. Top hats and canes will be allowed provided they are used properly."</p>
<p>Comparing the two paragraphs aimed at female students against the <em>one sentence</em> that outlined the rules for male students was clearly frustrating for both students and parents alike.</p>
<p>When a screenshot of the post was reposted to Facebook by Laura Fowler alongside a caption that read: "Oxford High School Yellow Jackets DO BETTER!! This is NOT okay!!", comments criticizing the establishment poured in.</p>
<p>"The females having literally two paragraphs and needing approval, while the males have literally one bullet point simply telling them they just have to look nice... and somehow I'm not even surprised," wrote one user while another added that "expecting girls to email pics of themselves wearing the dresses for pre-approval is creepy."</p>
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<p>Upon receiving intense backlash, the school ended up releasing a follow-up statement regarding the issue.</p>
<p>The school apologized for how the post was perceived, explaining, via the <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/01/27/creepy-school-demands-girls-submit-front-and-back-prom-dress-photos/">New York Post,</a> that the intention was simply to make students aware of expectations regarding dress code.</p>
<p>Ashley Stilwell, Oxford City Schools’ Public Information Officer, also addressed the issue, saying via the same outlet that the post from the school regarding prom dress code had not even been approved and that the school's actual prom guidelines were now available.</p>
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A 28-year-old man died after he was shot by police while he was cleaning out his late grandmother's apartment, with officers reportedly mistaking him for a burglar.

As reported by <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ohio-man-dies-shot-police-was-cleaning-late-grandmothers-apartment-rcna68649" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBC News</a>, Joe Frasure was shot on Monday (January 30) in Wyoming, a city of about 9,000 around 12 miles north of downtown Cincinnati.

Wyoming police say they were responding to a call in the early hours of the morning of two or three individuals attempting to break into the apartment block.

According to reports, the caller had told 911 operators that the property was supposed to be vacant. Officers heard activity at the rear of the building, and they discovered Frasure and his father in a minivan, with police claiming that Frasure refused to listen to instructions.

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Police Chief Brooke Brady said: "The minivan reversed at a high rate of speed, before hitting a tree, at which point the vehicle accelerated rapidly at our officers.

"The officers fired four shots at the minivan as the minivan was accelerating towards them." Frasure was struck by a bullet as the officers fired and the minivan hit the building.

Chief Brady stated that the officers then forced their way into the smoking van, extracted Frasure, and attempted to apply life-saving care.

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The 28-year-old was transferred to University Hospital but passed away on Tuesday (January 31) with his cause of death being unconfirmed.

Frasure's family has disputed the police's account of events, as they claim that he was there to clear out his late grandmother's apartment, and they opened fire without giving instructions.

Speaking to <a href="https://www.wlwt.com/article/body-camera-footage-to-be-released-police-shooting-of-joseph-fraser-jr-in-wyoming-ohio/42725374" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WLWT of Cincinnati</a>, Frasure's sister, Shonda Coleman said: "I didn’t hear none of that. I didn’t hear no commands. All I heard is pop, pop, pop, pop. Like, it was, like, 10 rounds."

The grieving sister demanded to see the footage from the officer's body cams and prosecutors are expected to release more information on Friday, alongside the camera footage.

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Per reports from <a href="https://eu.cincinnati.com/story/news/crime/2023/02/01/what-we-know-about-the-wyoming-police-shooting-of-joe-frasure/69863310007/">Cincinnati.com</a>, police had often visited the apartments after neighbors became concerned about the property.

According to a neighbor, Derrick Moore, he and other nearby residents had been concerned about the property for many months, with the city recently taking action meaning at least three of the four units were unoccupied.

Moore added that the neighbors had spoken to the residents and knew that one of the units was being cleared out following the death of a woman in early January.

Police frequently visited the apartments, according to records obtained by The Enquirer, with at least 33 calls being received between October 10 and January 11, mostly about domestic disturbances and disputes between residents. Frasure was not named in any of the complaints.

Chief Brady stated that she has already reviewed the footage and it has been shared with the sheriff's office and Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office who are investigating the matter.

"This is a tragedy for all involved," Chief Brady said. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this time."

Frasure leaves behind two children, with his third due this week.
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<p>A 28-year-old man died after he was shot by police while he was cleaning out his late grandmother's apartment, with officers reportedly mistaking him for a burglar.</p>
<p>As reported by <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ohio-man-dies-shot-police-was-cleaning-late-grandmothers-apartment-rcna68649" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBC News</a>, Joe Frasure was shot on Monday (January 30) in Wyoming, a city of about 9,000 around 12 miles north of downtown Cincinnati.</p>
<p>Wyoming police say they were responding to a call in the early hours of the morning of two or three individuals attempting to break into the apartment block.</p>
<p>According to reports, the caller had told 911 operators that the property was supposed to be vacant. Officers heard activity at the rear of the building, and they discovered Frasure and his father in a minivan, with police claiming that Frasure refused to listen to instructions.</p>
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<p>Police Chief Brooke Brady said: "The minivan reversed at a high rate of speed, before hitting a tree, at which point the vehicle accelerated rapidly at our officers.</p>
<p>"The officers fired four shots at the minivan as the minivan was accelerating towards them." Frasure was struck by a bullet as the officers fired and the minivan hit the building.</p>
<p>Chief Brady stated that the officers then forced their way into the smoking van, extracted Frasure, and attempted to apply life-saving care.</p>
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<p>The 28-year-old was transferred to University Hospital but passed away on Tuesday (January 31) with his cause of death being unconfirmed.</p>
<p>Frasure's family has disputed the police's account of events, as they claim that he was there to clear out his late grandmother's apartment, and they opened fire without giving instructions.</p>
<p>Speaking to <a href="https://www.wlwt.com/article/body-camera-footage-to-be-released-police-shooting-of-joseph-fraser-jr-in-wyoming-ohio/42725374" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WLWT of Cincinnati</a>, Frasure's sister, Shonda Coleman said: "I didn’t hear none of that. I didn’t hear no commands. All I heard is pop, pop, pop, pop. Like, it was, like, 10 rounds."</p>
<p>The grieving sister demanded to see the footage from the officer's body cams and prosecutors are expected to release more information on Friday, alongside the camera footage.</p>
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<p>Per reports from <a href="https://eu.cincinnati.com/story/news/crime/2023/02/01/what-we-know-about-the-wyoming-police-shooting-of-joe-frasure/69863310007/">Cincinnati.com</a>, police had often visited the apartments after neighbors became concerned about the property.</p>
<p>According to a neighbor, Derrick Moore, he and other nearby residents had been concerned about the property for many months, with the city recently taking action meaning at least three of the four units were unoccupied.</p>
<p>Moore added that the neighbors had spoken to the residents and knew that one of the units was being cleared out following the death of a woman in early January.</p>
<p>Police frequently visited the apartments, according to records obtained by The Enquirer, with at least 33 calls being received between October 10 and January 11, mostly about domestic disturbances and disputes between residents. Frasure was not named in any of the complaints.</p>
<p>Chief Brady stated that she has already reviewed the footage and it has been shared with the sheriff's office and Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office who are investigating the matter.</p>
<p>"This is a tragedy for all involved," Chief Brady said. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this time."</p>
<p>Frasure leaves behind two children, with his third due this week.</p>
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The police have deployed divers in their extensive search for <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/more-devastating-details-about-missing-mom-who-vanished-on-footpath-emerge" target="_blank" rel="noopener">missing mother-of-two Nicola Bulley.</a>

As <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/nicola-bulley-made-plans-for-future-the-night-before-she-vanished-on-dog-walk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">previously reported</a>, Bulley had dropped her two daughters off at school on Friday morning, before taking the family dog named Willow for a walk in Lancashire.

The alarm was first raised after a passerby found the springer spaniel running alone beside the River Wyre in the village of St Michael’s on Wyre at <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/missing-woman-shared-eerie-posts-before-vanishing-on-footpath-leaving-her-dog-behind" target="_blank" rel="noopener">around 10:30 AM</a>.

The onlooker also found the dog's lead, harness, and the 45-year-old's phone - which was still connected to an active conference call - on a bench and identified her from the family photo on her lock screen.

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Extensive search parties involving drones, helicopters, and dogs have been carried out since Friday. The Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service have also been assisting by returning to the river bank by the bench with a 20-foot-long probe attached to an underwater camera.

According to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/nicola-bulley-latest-police-divers-29114434?utm_source=facebook.com&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=mirror_main&amp;fbclid=IwAR3RNfgh52kONL9K7QWCx6U0QTKf9r0U2qt3gNPQPqfaQU_EWmqnUB-yITo">The Mirror</a>, a specialist underwater unit carrying oxygen tanks and long yellow cables dressed in black had arrived at around 10:40AM in the 18 feet-deep water.

A police source told the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11705215/Missing-mother-Nicola-Bulley-excitedly-making-plans-future.html">Daily Mail</a>: "The underwater teams are performing what's known as an arc search, whereby they monitor the riverbed by moving in a side-to-side motion from bank to bank. As of yet nothing of significance has been found but it'll be a long, thorough process."

Nicola's 72-year-old mother, Dot, revealed that her daughter had spent the night at her parents' house before her disappearance.

Dot said that Nicola <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/nicola-bulley-made-plans-for-future-the-night-before-she-vanished-on-dog-walk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">made plans for the future</a> such as preparing a spa trip with her sister Louise and intended to buy tickets to watch her six and nine-year-old daughters perform in the choir and gymnastics shows.

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Speaking to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/desperate-parents-nicola-bulley-beg-29110019">The Mirror</a>, her mother along with her father Ernest, 73, noted that they were looking after Nicola's daughters while she was on a client conference call.

Recalling their last conversation, Ernest shared: "I said we better go now and Nicola came to the front door, and I gave her a kiss and told her I loved her and that was the last conversation I had with her."

The parents also added that their daughter's disappearance was out of character and disclosed that they asked police if "there is any chance" she has been abducted.

The mother-of-two's partner, 44-year-old Paul Ansell, had previously said that the couple's <a href="https://vt.co/news/missing-moms-daughters-cried-their-eyes-out-after-being-told-their-mommys-lost">daughters</a> - Harriet and Sophia - had "cried their eyes out" after being told that their mom was "lost" and are hoping for her safe return.

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In new developments, police have now identified a woman who was captured on surveillance cameras at about 8:50AM on Allotment Lane - close to where Nicola was last seen - who might have information to help the investigation, per <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-64501150">BBC News.</a>
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<p>The police have deployed divers in their extensive search for <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/more-devastating-details-about-missing-mom-who-vanished-on-footpath-emerge" target="_blank" rel="noopener">missing mother-of-two Nicola Bulley.</a></p>
<p>As <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/nicola-bulley-made-plans-for-future-the-night-before-she-vanished-on-dog-walk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">previously reported</a>, Bulley had dropped her two daughters off at school on Friday morning, before taking the family dog named Willow for a walk in Lancashire.</p>
<p>The alarm was first raised after a passerby found the springer spaniel running alone beside the River Wyre in the village of St Michael’s on Wyre at <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/missing-woman-shared-eerie-posts-before-vanishing-on-footpath-leaving-her-dog-behind" target="_blank" rel="noopener">around 10:30 AM</a>.</p>
<p>The onlooker also found the dog's lead, harness, and the 45-year-old's phone - which was still connected to an active conference call - on a bench and identified her from the family photo on her lock screen.</p>
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<p>Extensive search parties involving drones, helicopters, and dogs have been carried out since Friday. The Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service have also been assisting by returning to the river bank by the bench with a 20-foot-long probe attached to an underwater camera.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/nicola-bulley-latest-police-divers-29114434?utm_source=facebook.com&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=mirror_main&amp;fbclid=IwAR3RNfgh52kONL9K7QWCx6U0QTKf9r0U2qt3gNPQPqfaQU_EWmqnUB-yITo">The Mirror</a>, a specialist underwater unit carrying oxygen tanks and long yellow cables dressed in black had arrived at around 10:40AM in the 18 feet-deep water.</p>
<p>A police source told the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11705215/Missing-mother-Nicola-Bulley-excitedly-making-plans-future.html">Daily Mail</a>: "The underwater teams are performing what's known as an arc search, whereby they monitor the riverbed by moving in a side-to-side motion from bank to bank. As of yet nothing of significance has been found but it'll be a long, thorough process."</p>
<p>Nicola's 72-year-old mother, Dot, revealed that her daughter had spent the night at her parents' house before her disappearance.</p>
<p>Dot said that Nicola <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/nicola-bulley-made-plans-for-future-the-night-before-she-vanished-on-dog-walk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">made plans for the future</a> such as preparing a spa trip with her sister Louise and intended to buy tickets to watch her six and nine-year-old daughters perform in the choir and gymnastics shows.</p>
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<p>Speaking to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/desperate-parents-nicola-bulley-beg-29110019">The Mirror</a>, her mother along with her father Ernest, 73, noted that they were looking after Nicola's daughters while she was on a client conference call.</p>
<p>Recalling their last conversation, Ernest shared: "I said we better go now and Nicola came to the front door, and I gave her a kiss and told her I loved her and that was the last conversation I had with her."</p>
<p>The parents also added that their daughter's disappearance was out of character and disclosed that they asked police if "there is any chance" she has been abducted.</p>
<p>The mother-of-two's partner, 44-year-old Paul Ansell, had previously said that the couple's <a href="https://vt.co/news/missing-moms-daughters-cried-their-eyes-out-after-being-told-their-mommys-lost">daughters</a> - Harriet and Sophia - had "cried their eyes out" after being told that their mom was "lost" and are hoping for her safe return.</p>
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<p>In new developments, police have now identified a woman who was captured on surveillance cameras at about 8:50AM on Allotment Lane - close to where Nicola was last seen - who might have information to help the investigation, per <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-64501150">BBC News.</a></p>
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Diners at a restaurant have been left stunned after they were charged $25 for the staff to cut a cake they had brought themselves.

Celebrating a birthday should be done with all the extravagance possible - after all, they only come around once a year!

After a day of celebrating another year of life, having a nice birthday meal with family and friends is an absolute must, all culminating with the traditional birthday cake.

Often the worst part about a birthday cake is having to stand there awkwardly as everyone stares and sings at you, but what if you were charged for cutting the cake?

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That's what Gigi, who goes by <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@vivala_blondiiie" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@vivala_blondiiie</a> on TikTok, found out after she was charged $25 by the restaurant she was dining at because they cut the cake that she brought herself.

She took to TikTok where she showed off her receipt that had a subtotal of $113, but all eyes are drawn to the $25 charge for "1 cake cut."

Gigi wrote over the video: "When the server asks if we want the cake WE brought cut, thinking she’s doing something nice for us… but it was 25 dollars," and she added the caption: "I didn’t know this was a thing?!?"

The video has been viewed over 800,000 times and it has caused great debate amongst viewers, as it turns out this is apparently a common thing.

One person commented: "Totally a thing. Because then they bring plates and forks, which they then have to wash. But it was wrong that you weren’t told of a fee."

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A second person added: "My restaurant does this but we have to let the party know there is a fee if they eat the outside dessert. Usually they don’t have a problem paying it."

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Other viewers declared that the $25 fee would then be considered a tip for the servers due to the customer having no prior knowledge of the cost.

While most people are familiar with a corkage charge for bringing in your own drinks, according to the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/13/dining/cakeage-restaurants.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Times</a>, some restaurants have begun charging "a cakeage fee" to cover the expenses of serving and washing utensils used to cut and eat the cake.

It also helps to offset the revenue lost by the diners eating their own food and not opting for the desserts provided.

So it would appear there is a logic behind it, but $25 for cutting and washing a few plates seems extremely steep.

As Marie-Antoinette apparently said: "Let them eat cake!"
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<p>Diners at a restaurant have been left stunned after they were charged $25 for the staff to cut a cake they had brought themselves.</p>
<p>Celebrating a birthday should be done with all the extravagance possible - after all, they only come around once a year!</p>
<p>After a day of celebrating another year of life, having a nice birthday meal with family and friends is an absolute must, all culminating with the traditional birthday cake.</p>
<p>Often the worst part about a birthday cake is having to stand there awkwardly as everyone stares and sings at you, but what if you were charged for cutting the cake?</p>

<p>That's what Gigi, who goes by <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@vivala_blondiiie" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@vivala_blondiiie</a> on TikTok, found out after she was charged $25 by the restaurant she was dining at because they cut the cake that she brought herself.</p>
<p>She took to TikTok where she showed off her receipt that had a subtotal of $113, but all eyes are drawn to the $25 charge for "1 cake cut."</p>
<p>Gigi wrote over the video: "When the server asks if we want the cake WE brought cut, thinking she’s doing something nice for us… but it was 25 dollars," and she added the caption: "I didn’t know this was a thing?!?"</p>
<p>The video has been viewed over 800,000 times and it has caused great debate amongst viewers, as it turns out this is apparently a common thing.</p>
<p>One person commented: "Totally a thing. Because then they bring plates and forks, which they then have to wash. But it was wrong that you weren’t told of a fee."</p>
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<p>A second person added: "My restaurant does this but we have to let the party know there is a fee if they eat the outside dessert. Usually they don’t have a problem paying it."</p>
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<p>Other viewers declared that the $25 fee would then be considered a tip for the servers due to the customer having no prior knowledge of the cost.</p>
<p>While most people are familiar with a corkage charge for bringing in your own drinks, according to the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/13/dining/cakeage-restaurants.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Times</a>, some restaurants have begun charging "a cakeage fee" to cover the expenses of serving and washing utensils used to cut and eat the cake.</p>
<p>It also helps to offset the revenue lost by the diners eating their own food and not opting for the desserts provided.</p>
<p>So it would appear there is a logic behind it, but $25 for cutting and washing a few plates seems extremely steep.</p>
<p>As Marie-Antoinette apparently said: "Let them eat cake!"</p>
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A <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/more-devastating-details-about-missing-mom-who-vanished-on-footpath-emerge" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mom</a> has been slammed on social media after she left her baby alone in a pushchair while she went to a cafe for a coffee.

According to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/outrage-abandoned-baby-found-pram-29101490">The Mirror</a>, police officers were called to a beach in Kołobrzeg - a coastal city in Poland - after walkers allegedly found a young child alone and not far from the water's edge.

Onlookers were also shocked to see that there was reportedly a note left by the child's mother attached to the pushchair, that read: "Please do not approach, the child is sleeping."

Upon finding the kid and the message, authorities searched the site and found the parent sipping a cup of coffee in a diner approximately 100 meters from her baby.

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According to the police, the mother was calm about the situation and didn't see anything wrong with her parenting.

The outlet reported that Arkadiusz Kowalski, head of the prevention department of the Police Headquarters in Kolobrzeg, said: "The sent patrol determined that the cart was indeed parked by the sea, on the edge of the beach."

"It was determined that the child’s mother was in a nearby cafe drinking coffee," they continued. "The lady was calm and thought nothing had happened. She downplayed this case very much."

Law enforcement revealed that the composed parent claimed her child was not in danger as she kept a clear view of the pushchair from the cafe.

"We could have avoided a tragedy," Kowalski added. "It was a reckless action of this lady, a gust of wind could overturn the stroller or the wave could wash it away."

The Polish officer credited the alert bystanders for intervening in the situation and calling the cops before a possible tragedy took place.

In addition to this, many people on social media were enraged at the mother, with one irate person on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dailymirror/posts/10161484653624162">Facebook</a> writing: "Wow that poor baby! Needs to be taken off her if you ask me. Irresponsible parenting right there."

"I get that sometimes us mums need a break and all that but I would never dream of leaving either of my babies like this..... bang out of order," they added.

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Another angry user remarked: "No matter if the [baby] is sleeping or not, you don't leave your baby on the beach while you go for a drink at the cafe. You push the pram to the cafe and let your baby rest there while they [are] right by your side!!"

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A third person pointed out: "Well, she certainly wasn't watching the pram because if she was, she'd have seen the commotion at the pram, with people and the police. Instead, she was located/found by police in a nearby cafe."

"100 meters is NOT nearby!!! This mother needs investigated, is she coping with the baby? Is her mental health OK? This is not normal behavior, I think this woman is struggling," they continued.

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A fourth person simply suggested: "Should be charged with child neglect."

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The <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/outrage-abandoned-baby-found-pram-29101490">publication</a> reported that the mother has since been sent to family court due to the incident.
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<p>A <a href="https://vt.co/news/uk/more-devastating-details-about-missing-mom-who-vanished-on-footpath-emerge" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mom</a> has been slammed on social media after she left her baby alone in a pushchair while she went to a cafe for a coffee.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/outrage-abandoned-baby-found-pram-29101490">The Mirror</a>, police officers were called to a beach in Kołobrzeg - a coastal city in Poland - after walkers allegedly found a young child alone and not far from the water's edge.</p>
<p>Onlookers were also shocked to see that there was reportedly a note left by the child's mother attached to the pushchair, that read: "Please do not approach, the child is sleeping."</p>
<p>Upon finding the kid and the message, authorities searched the site and found the parent sipping a cup of coffee in a diner approximately 100 meters from her baby.</p>
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<p>According to the police, the mother was calm about the situation and didn't see anything wrong with her parenting.</p>
<p>The outlet reported that Arkadiusz Kowalski, head of the prevention department of the Police Headquarters in Kolobrzeg, said: "The sent patrol determined that the cart was indeed parked by the sea, on the edge of the beach."</p>
<p>"It was determined that the child’s mother was in a nearby cafe drinking coffee," they continued. "The lady was calm and thought nothing had happened. She downplayed this case very much."</p>
<p>Law enforcement revealed that the composed parent claimed her child was not in danger as she kept a clear view of the pushchair from the cafe.</p>
<p>"We could have avoided a tragedy," Kowalski added. "It was a reckless action of this lady, a gust of wind could overturn the stroller or the wave could wash it away."</p>
<p>The Polish officer credited the alert bystanders for intervening in the situation and calling the cops before a possible tragedy took place.</p>
<p>In addition to this, many people on social media were enraged at the mother, with one irate person on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dailymirror/posts/10161484653624162">Facebook</a> writing: "Wow that poor baby! Needs to be taken off her if you ask me. Irresponsible parenting right there."</p>
<p>"I get that sometimes us mums need a break and all that but I would never dream of leaving either of my babies like this..... bang out of order," they added.</p>
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<p>Another angry user remarked: "No matter if the [baby] is sleeping or not, you don't leave your baby on the beach while you go for a drink at the cafe. You push the pram to the cafe and let your baby rest there while they [are] right by your side!!"</p>
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<p>A third person pointed out: "Well, she certainly wasn't watching the pram because if she was, she'd have seen the commotion at the pram, with people and the police. Instead, she was located/found by police in a nearby cafe."</p>
<p>"100 meters is NOT nearby!!! This mother needs investigated, is she coping with the baby? Is her mental health OK? This is not normal behavior, I think this woman is struggling," they continued.</p>
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<p>A fourth person simply suggested: "Should be charged with child neglect."</p>
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<p>The <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/outrage-abandoned-baby-found-pram-29101490">publication</a> reported that the mother has since been sent to family court due to the incident.</p>
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Outrage as mom leaves baby alone in stroller with note attached while she goes to have a coffee

The internet has managed to work out the insane amount of money MrBeast spent to cure blindness for 1,000 people.

Jimmy Donaldson - a YouTuber who goes by the name MrBeast - uploaded a video this week titled: "Curing 1,000 people's blindness."

In it, the 24-year-old partnered up with Dr. Jeff Levenson, a Florida-based ophthalmologist and surgeon, who <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/youtuber-mrbeast-helps-to-cure-1000-peoples-blindness" target="_blank" rel="noopener">performed cataract correction surgeries</a> on a list of people MrBeast gave him in September 2022.

Dr. Levenson ended up getting through 40 surgeries in just 11 hours, later stating: "If MrBeast can light a fire, and if we can get governmental and private support behind it, we can end half of all the blindness in the world. Without all that much cost, and with incredible gains in human productivity and human potential."

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Speaking 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>, Dr. Levenson explained that the procedure is super fast, and is pushing for greater access to it since he had his own cataract correction surgery.

"Half of all blindness in the world is people who need a 10-minute surgery," he said, adding: "In the days and weeks after my own cataract surgery, I was stunned by how bright and beautiful, and vivid the world was. But I was shocked by the idea that there are hundreds of millions, probably 200 million people around the world, who are blind or nearly blind from cataracts and who don't have access to the surgery."

MrBeast is known for his expensive stunts and earned the title of 'YouTube's biggest philanthropist' in 2018 after giving away $1 million in a series of stunts. He's also the biggest earner on YouTube, with <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/abrambrown/2022/01/14/the-highest-paid-youtube-stars-mrbeast-jake-paul-and-markiplier-score-massive-paydays/?sh=3471cb891aa7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Forbes</a> detailing that he earned an estimated $54 million in 2021.

Following the release of the well-intentioned video, MrBeast unfortunately <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/mrbeast-responds-after-his-curing-1000-blind-people-receives-huge-backlash" target="_blank" rel="noopener">received backlash from some viewers</a>. One person even tweeted at the time: "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."

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MrBeast eventually responded to the criticism with his own tweet: "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."

Since the backlash has died down over the past few days, however, some people have taken it upon themselves to calculate just how much money would have been spent on the surgeries.

One Twitter user wrote that the estimate would have been around $5 million, tweeting: "bro really spent 5m on this. mrbeast is different."

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Someone else added that it could possibly be even higher at a whopping $8 million, given that MrBeast also gave certain patients expensive gifts and cash. "If we add the things he gifted and that the 5mill are an estimate, he probably spend 8mill on one video," they wrote.

[[twitterwidget||https://twitter.com/Hakameri/status/1619920518576214018]]

Despite the initial backlash from his video, it's clear MrBeast is using his platform for all the right reasons. After all, there's enough drama and toxicity on the internet already.
<h6>Featured image credit: Jeffrey Mayer / Alamy</h6>

<p>The internet has managed to work out the insane amount of money MrBeast spent to cure blindness for 1,000 people.</p>
<p>Jimmy Donaldson - a YouTuber who goes by the name MrBeast - uploaded a video this week titled: "Curing 1,000 people's blindness."</p>
<p>In it, the 24-year-old partnered up with Dr. Jeff Levenson, a Florida-based ophthalmologist and surgeon, who <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/youtuber-mrbeast-helps-to-cure-1000-peoples-blindness" target="_blank" rel="noopener">performed cataract correction surgeries</a> on a list of people MrBeast gave him in September 2022.</p>
<p>Dr. Levenson ended up getting through 40 surgeries in just 11 hours, later stating: "If MrBeast can light a fire, and if we can get governmental and private support behind it, we can end half of all the blindness in the world. Without all that much cost, and with incredible gains in human productivity and human potential."</p>
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<p>Speaking 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>, Dr. Levenson explained that the procedure is super fast, and is pushing for greater access to it since he had his own cataract correction surgery.</p>
<p>"Half of all blindness in the world is people who need a 10-minute surgery," he said, adding: "In the days and weeks after my own cataract surgery, I was stunned by how bright and beautiful, and vivid the world was. But I was shocked by the idea that there are hundreds of millions, probably 200 million people around the world, who are blind or nearly blind from cataracts and who don't have access to the surgery."</p>
<p>MrBeast is known for his expensive stunts and earned the title of 'YouTube's biggest philanthropist' in 2018 after giving away $1 million in a series of stunts. He's also the biggest earner on YouTube, with <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/abrambrown/2022/01/14/the-highest-paid-youtube-stars-mrbeast-jake-paul-and-markiplier-score-massive-paydays/?sh=3471cb891aa7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Forbes</a> detailing that he earned an estimated $54 million in 2021.</p>
<p>Following the release of the well-intentioned video, MrBeast unfortunately <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/mrbeast-responds-after-his-curing-1000-blind-people-receives-huge-backlash" target="_blank" rel="noopener">received backlash from some viewers</a>. One person even tweeted at the time: "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 eventually responded to the criticism with his own tweet: "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>Since the backlash has died down over the past few days, however, some people have taken it upon themselves to calculate just how much money would have been spent on the surgeries.</p>
<p>One Twitter user wrote that the estimate would have been around $5 million, tweeting: "bro really spent 5m on this. mrbeast is different."</p>
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<p>Someone else added that it could possibly be even higher at a whopping $8 million, given that MrBeast also gave certain patients expensive gifts and cash. "If we add the things he gifted and that the 5mill are an estimate, he probably spend 8mill on one video," they wrote.</p>
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<p>Despite the initial backlash from his video, it's clear MrBeast is using his platform for all the right reasons. After all, there's enough drama and toxicity on the internet already.</p>
<h2>Featured image credit: Jeffrey Mayer / Alamy</h2>


People have worked out the staggering amount MrBeast spent to 'cure 1,000 people's blindness'

A <a href="https://vt.co/news/us/man-arrested-for-attempted-murder-after-tesla-plunges-250-feet-over-cliff" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tesla</a> car has "spontaneously" combusted into flames on a freeway in California over the weekend.

On Saturday (January 28), Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District received a call at 3:41PM that a Tesla Model S was "engulfed in flames" on Highway 50 East in Rancho Cordova with "nothing unusual [happening] prior" to the accident.

"The fire was extinguished with approx 6,000 gallons of water, as the battery cells continued to combust," SMFD explained in a tweet, adding that a water tender and a ladder truck were used to help.

"Crews used jacks to access the underside to extinguish and cool the battery," the post continued, also featuring pictures and videos of the aftermath of the blaze.
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Read SMFD's tweets below: </strong></p>
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A video posted by Metro Fire of Sacramento showed firefighters hosing the vehicle down as other cars drove by, and photos showed the charred front hood of the vehicle. No injuries were reported.

In <a href="https://vt.co/news/us/tesla-plunges-250-feet-over-caliornias-devil-slide-leaving-4-in-critical-condition" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tesla</a> cars and other electric vehicles, the battery will normally sit across the car's base, encircling a fair amount of its surface.

A Tesla Model S battery begins at 98kWh capacity, which is identical to the 1920 Dell XPS 13 laptop batteries, as shared by the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/tech/tesla-car-fire-22000-litres-water-sacramento-elon-musk-b1056880.html">Evening Standard</a>.

According to the <a href="https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/shib011819.pdf">Occupational Safety and Health Administration</a>, Tesla vehicles have lithium-ion batteries that can present fire and explosion risks when damaged.

In 2021, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) refused to examine the car's battery fires and described potential dangers as "rare events," per <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-government-rejects-2019-petition-investigate-tesla-vehicle-fires-federal-2021-10-04/">Reuters</a>.

As noted by <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/tesla-car-battery-fire-needed-6000-gallons-water-to-extinguish-rcna68153">NBC News</a>, several studies have also revealed that electric automobiles are less likely to catch fire than gasoline or hybrid-electric vehicles. However, when they do, the cars become more superheated for an extended amount of time.

In addition to this, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has stated that only 0.01% of Teslas have ever ignited on the road, far more infrequent than the auto industry's total, as cited by <a href="https://www.barrons.com/articles/industrial-layoffs-market-bottom-51675092776">Barron's</a>.

[caption id="attachment_1263192373" align="aligncenter" width="2560"]<img class="wp-image-1263192373 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/01/2JARJ1B-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1709" /> A Tesla. Credit: Robert Lloyd-Ashton / Alamy[/caption]

As reported by <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/3835368-tesla-spontaneously-caught-fire-on-california-highway-officials/">The Hill</a>, this instance is not the first of a Tesla spontaneously catching fire. When the battery of a car immersed in hurricane waters and caught a blaze back in October, Florida firefighters had to use roughly 1,500 gallons of water to put out the flames.

Furthermore, the publication wrote that in November, Pennsylvania firefighters used 12,000 gallons of water to extinguish a Tesla Model S that had caught fire after slamming into the garbage in the roadway.

Speaking to <a href="https://fox40.com/news/local-news/fire-from-tesla-vehicle-on-i-80-near-madison-avenue-spreads-to-roadside/">Fox affiliate KTXL</a> in August, SMFD Captain Parker Wilbourn expressed that although Teslas catching fire is rare, they can be "very difficult to extinguish".

"When one battery catches fire, it preheats the next battery, the next battery, and the next battery. It causes a fire and it is a chain reaction from there," he added.
<h6>Feature image credit: Robert Lloyd-Ashton / Alamy</h6>

<p>A <a href="https://vt.co/news/us/man-arrested-for-attempted-murder-after-tesla-plunges-250-feet-over-cliff" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tesla</a> car has "spontaneously" combusted into flames on a freeway in California over the weekend.</p>
<p>On Saturday (January 28), Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District received a call at 3:41PM that a Tesla Model S was "engulfed in flames" on Highway 50 East in Rancho Cordova with "nothing unusual [happening] prior" to the accident.</p>
<p>"The fire was extinguished with approx 6,000 gallons of water, as the battery cells continued to combust," SMFD explained in a tweet, adding that a water tender and a ladder truck were used to help.</p>
<p>"Crews used jacks to access the underside to extinguish and cool the battery," the post continued, also featuring pictures and videos of the aftermath of the blaze.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Read SMFD's tweets below: </strong></p>
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            </figure>
<p>A video posted by Metro Fire of Sacramento showed firefighters hosing the vehicle down as other cars drove by, and photos showed the charred front hood of the vehicle. No injuries were reported.</p>
<p>In <a href="https://vt.co/news/us/tesla-plunges-250-feet-over-caliornias-devil-slide-leaving-4-in-critical-condition" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tesla</a> cars and other electric vehicles, the battery will normally sit across the car's base, encircling a fair amount of its surface.</p>
<p>A Tesla Model S battery begins at 98kWh capacity, which is identical to the 1920 Dell XPS 13 laptop batteries, as shared by the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/tech/tesla-car-fire-22000-litres-water-sacramento-elon-musk-b1056880.html">Evening Standard</a>.</p>
<p>According to the <a href="https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/shib011819.pdf">Occupational Safety and Health Administration</a>, Tesla vehicles have lithium-ion batteries that can present fire and explosion risks when damaged.</p>
<p>In 2021, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) refused to examine the car's battery fires and described potential dangers as "rare events," per <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-government-rejects-2019-petition-investigate-tesla-vehicle-fires-federal-2021-10-04/">Reuters</a>.</p>
<p>As noted by <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/tesla-car-battery-fire-needed-6000-gallons-water-to-extinguish-rcna68153">NBC News</a>, several studies have also revealed that electric automobiles are less likely to catch fire than gasoline or hybrid-electric vehicles. However, when they do, the cars become more superheated for an extended amount of time.</p>
<p>In addition to this, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has stated that only 0.01% of Teslas have ever ignited on the road, far more infrequent than the auto industry's total, as cited by <a href="https://www.barrons.com/articles/industrial-layoffs-market-bottom-51675092776">Barron's</a>.</p>
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<p>As reported by <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/3835368-tesla-spontaneously-caught-fire-on-california-highway-officials/">The Hill</a>, this instance is not the first of a Tesla spontaneously catching fire. When the battery of a car immersed in hurricane waters and caught a blaze back in October, Florida firefighters had to use roughly 1,500 gallons of water to put out the flames.</p>
<p>Furthermore, the publication wrote that in November, Pennsylvania firefighters used 12,000 gallons of water to extinguish a Tesla Model S that had caught fire after slamming into the garbage in the roadway.</p>
<p>Speaking to <a href="https://fox40.com/news/local-news/fire-from-tesla-vehicle-on-i-80-near-madison-avenue-spreads-to-roadside/">Fox affiliate KTXL</a> in August, SMFD Captain Parker Wilbourn expressed that although Teslas catching fire is rare, they can be "very difficult to extinguish".</p>
<p>"When one battery catches fire, it preheats the next battery, the next battery, and the next battery. It causes a fire and it is a chain reaction from there," he added.</p>
<h2>Feature image credit: Robert Lloyd-Ashton / Alamy</h2>


Tesla 'spontaneously' catches fire on highway and becomes 'engulfed in flames'

Internet icon Julia Fox has hit out at trolls who roasted her TikTok apartment tour.

The 33-year-old previously took to the video-sharing app last week to give her 1.7 million followers a tour of the New York City apartment she shares with her young son Valentino. "Come with me on a very underwhelming apartment tour!" she captioned the clip.

With 10.5 million views and 1.2 million likes, the three-minute video proves that, while she is a well-known celebrity and cultural icon, Fox is really just like everyone else.

And she is. Really. In fact, she has a bed in the living room, shoe boxes piled high in her kitchen, and even has a mice problem (though, she clarified in the caption that it's only ONE mouse).

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"'I never thought in a million years I would do this, but I believe in maximum transparency, and so I'm gonna give you guys an apartment tour. I know I'm going to get roasted [...] Hopefully, maybe someone can watch this and say, Okay, maybe I'm not doing so bad," the Uncut Gems actress says in the video.

Panning the camera to the mountain of shoeboxes in her kitchen, she adds: "I also have shoe boxes in the kitchen, which is very common for New Yorkers [...] Don't judge me…I know it's really messy.

"For me personally I don't like excessive displays of wealth, they make me feel icky. Especially people who have really big houses. It's just really wasteful when there’s so many homeless people in this country and I’m not really like that," Fox explains in the video.

Unsurprisingly, some trolls took to the comments section to roast Fox's apartment. In true Fox fashion, she took the time to post a reply video going into more detail about her apartment and lifestyle.

"I really wasn't expecting my apartment tour to go so viral, people are really freaking out over it. It's really just not that deep. This just happens to be the apartment that I took my son home from the hospital. So it's his home," she says.

"It really is Valentino's apartment. It's like a sentimental thing [...] it's about having that sense of normalcy," Fox added.

She then addresses claims from TikTok users that she's worth $30 million, saying: "I'm not worth 30 million dollars, not even close. I don't need 30 million dollars; what does one person need 30 million dollars for? I've survived on a lot less and I'm doing just fine."

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Fans of the star raced to the comments section to praise Fox, with one person writing: "Julia fox is more relatable than the average Instagram influencer or TikToker lol."

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"SHES SO REAL, LOVE HER," someone else added.

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<p>Internet icon Julia Fox has hit out at trolls who roasted her TikTok apartment tour.</p>
<p>The 33-year-old previously took to the video-sharing app last week to give her 1.7 million followers a tour of the New York City apartment she shares with her young son Valentino. "Come with me on a very underwhelming apartment tour!" she captioned the clip.</p>
<p>With 10.5 million views and 1.2 million likes, the three-minute video proves that, while she is a well-known celebrity and cultural icon, Fox is really just like everyone else.</p>
<p>And she is. Really. In fact, she has a bed in the living room, shoe boxes piled high in her kitchen, and even has a mice problem (though, she clarified in the caption that it's only ONE mouse).</p>

<p>"'I never thought in a million years I would do this, but I believe in maximum transparency, and so I'm gonna give you guys an apartment tour. I know I'm going to get roasted [...] Hopefully, maybe someone can watch this and say, Okay, maybe I'm not doing so bad," the Uncut Gems actress says in the video.</p>
<p>Panning the camera to the mountain of shoeboxes in her kitchen, she adds: "I also have shoe boxes in the kitchen, which is very common for New Yorkers [...] Don't judge me…I know it's really messy.</p>
<p>"For me personally I don't like excessive displays of wealth, they make me feel icky. Especially people who have really big houses. It's just really wasteful when there’s so many homeless people in this country and I’m not really like that," Fox explains in the video.</p>
<p>Unsurprisingly, some trolls took to the comments section to roast Fox's apartment. In true Fox fashion, she took the time to post a reply video going into more detail about her apartment and lifestyle.</p>
<p>"I really wasn't expecting my apartment tour to go so viral, people are really freaking out over it. It's really just not that deep. This just happens to be the apartment that I took my son home from the hospital. So it's his home," she says.</p>
<p>"It really is Valentino's apartment. It's like a sentimental thing [...] it's about having that sense of normalcy," Fox added.</p>
<p>She then addresses claims from TikTok users that she's worth $30 million, saying: "I'm not worth 30 million dollars, not even close. I don't need 30 million dollars; what does one person need 30 million dollars for? I've survived on a lot less and I'm doing just fine."</p>

<p>Fans of the star raced to the comments section to praise Fox, with one person writing: "Julia fox is more relatable than the average Instagram influencer or TikToker lol."</p>
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<p>"SHES SO REAL, LOVE HER," someone else added.</p>
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Julia Fox hits out at people trolling her home following 'underwhelming apartment tour'

<a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/alyssa-milano-praised-for-celebrating-turning-50-with-make-up-free-selfie" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alyssa Milano</a> has reportedly apologized to Britney Spears after sharing a "bullying" post about the pop star on social media.

Recently, the 41-year-old 'Toxic' songstress returned to Instagram and called out the 50-year-old actress for expressing concern about her well-being.

It started on December 22 when <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/alyssa-milano-reveals-she-gave-back-her-tesla-following-elon-musks-twitter-takeover" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Milano</a> reacted to an Instagram video Spears posted and wrote on Twitter: "Someone please go check on Britney Spears."

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The Grammy-winning artist then took to her reactivated Instagram page on Tuesday (January 31) and shared a screenshot of the Who's The Boss star's tweet, accusing her of "bullying".

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"It saddens me to see things about me from people who don't know me!!! This definitely feels like a form of bullying," the 'Baby One More Time' singer said. "Ladies, we are supposed to be rooting for one another not pulling one another down!"

According to <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2023/02/01/alyssa-milano-has-reached-out-to-britney-spears-to-apologize-over-tweet/">TMZ</a>, a representative for the Charmed actress revealed that she reached out to the singer on Wednesday (February 1) to apologize and sent a "supportive" message.

However, Milano isn't the only one to voice her concerns for Spears as just last week, the <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/cops-called-to-britney-spears-home-after-she-deletes-instagram-account" target="_blank" rel="noopener">police were called to the 'Hold Me Closer' singer's house</a> after fans noticed that she deleted her Instagram account.

The 'Slave 4 U' singer - who ended her 13-year conservatorship in November 2021 - did not take kindly to the move and <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/britney-spears-breaks-silence-after-police-were-called-to-her-home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shared a lengthy statement</a> on Twitter, writing: "As everyone knows the police were called to my home based on some prank phone calls.

"I love and adore my fans but this time things went a little too far and my privacy was invaded," she said. "The police never entered my home and when they came to my gate they quickly realized there was no issue and left immediately."

"This felt like I was being gaslit and bullied once the incident made it to the news and being portrayed once again in a poor and unfair light by the media," Spears continued.

"During this time in my life, I truly hope the public and my fans who I care so much about can respect my privacy moving forward," she concluded.

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After returning to the social media platform, <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/britney-spears-shares-the-reason-she-left-instagram-after-police-wellness-check" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the 'Stronger' hitmaker</a> picked up where she left off and started posting multiple dancing videos.

And, in a now-deleted caption under one of her posts, Spears reiterated that she was "not having a breakdown" just because she initially deleted her page.

"Since everyone thinks they know my story. THINK AGAIN," she vented. "It is what it is … nope I'm not having a breakdown … I am who I am and moving forward in my life. I have never felt better!!!"
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<p><a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/alyssa-milano-praised-for-celebrating-turning-50-with-make-up-free-selfie" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alyssa Milano</a> has reportedly apologized to Britney Spears after sharing a "bullying" post about the pop star on social media.</p>
<p>Recently, the 41-year-old 'Toxic' songstress returned to Instagram and called out the 50-year-old actress for expressing concern about her well-being.</p>
<p>It started on December 22 when <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/alyssa-milano-reveals-she-gave-back-her-tesla-following-elon-musks-twitter-takeover" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Milano</a> reacted to an Instagram video Spears posted and wrote on Twitter: "Someone please go check on Britney Spears."</p>
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<p>The Grammy-winning artist then took to her reactivated Instagram page on Tuesday (January 31) and shared a screenshot of the Who's The Boss star's tweet, accusing her of "bullying".</p>
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<p>"It saddens me to see things about me from people who don't know me!!! This definitely feels like a form of bullying," the 'Baby One More Time' singer said. "Ladies, we are supposed to be rooting for one another not pulling one another down!"</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2023/02/01/alyssa-milano-has-reached-out-to-britney-spears-to-apologize-over-tweet/">TMZ</a>, a representative for the Charmed actress revealed that she reached out to the singer on Wednesday (February 1) to apologize and sent a "supportive" message.</p>
<p>However, Milano isn't the only one to voice her concerns for Spears as just last week, the <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/cops-called-to-britney-spears-home-after-she-deletes-instagram-account" target="_blank" rel="noopener">police were called to the 'Hold Me Closer' singer's house</a> after fans noticed that she deleted her Instagram account.</p>
<p>The 'Slave 4 U' singer - who ended her 13-year conservatorship in November 2021 - did not take kindly to the move and <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/britney-spears-breaks-silence-after-police-were-called-to-her-home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shared a lengthy statement</a> on Twitter, writing: "As everyone knows the police were called to my home based on some prank phone calls.</p>
<p>"I love and adore my fans but this time things went a little too far and my privacy was invaded," she said. "The police never entered my home and when they came to my gate they quickly realized there was no issue and left immediately."</p>
<p>"This felt like I was being gaslit and bullied once the incident made it to the news and being portrayed once again in a poor and unfair light by the media," Spears continued.</p>
<p>"During this time in my life, I truly hope the public and my fans who I care so much about can respect my privacy moving forward," she concluded.</p>
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<p>After returning to the social media platform, <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/britney-spears-shares-the-reason-she-left-instagram-after-police-wellness-check" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the 'Stronger' hitmaker</a> picked up where she left off and started posting multiple dancing videos.</p>
<p>And, in a now-deleted caption under one of her posts, Spears reiterated that she was "not having a breakdown" just because she initially deleted her page.</p>
<p>"Since everyone thinks they know my story. THINK AGAIN," she vented. "It is what it is … nope I'm not having a breakdown … I am who I am and moving forward in my life. I have never felt better!!!"</p>
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Alyssa Milano apologizes to Britney Spears after being called out for 'bullying' tweet

Pamela Anderson has revealed that she wouldn't be against getting married for a seventh time - and hopes she does go down the aisle again in the future.

The former Baywatch star, 55, opened up about her life and relationships in her new memoir - Love, Pamela - as well as her Netflix documentary, Pamela: A Love Story.

The model and actress has walked down the aisle six times in total - first with Tommy Lee in 1995 before divorcing in 1998, then <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-anderson-split-up-with-kid-rock-over-borat">with Kid Rock in 2006</a>, with Rick Salomon in 2007 before annulling it the following year and marrying him again in 2014, a <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-andersons-ex-husband-of-12-days-leaves-her-10000000-in-his-will">12-day marriage to Jon Peters</a> in 2020 and Dan Hayhurst in 2020 before divorcing in 2022.

While the previous few nuptials have not worked out, Pamela has admitted she wouldn't be averse to trying again for a seventh time.

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Pamela appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday, where the host asked her: "Do you think you'll ever get married again?"

"God, what a crazy question. I don't know, I hope so," Pamela responded, to which Jimmy quizzed: "You hope so? Oh, you want to get married again?"

She replied: "I hope so. I don't know. I still have a lot of life left."

In her recent documentary, Pamela acknowledged that she loves the idea of being in love and getting married, with her marriage and divorce from Dan - who she had met when he worked as a contractor on her house - happening during the filming of the documentary.

Jimmy ribbed her: "You got your house remodeled, the contractor came, you married him at the beginning of the documentary. And you divorced him by the end of the documentary."

She joked: "I needed like a storyline. I needed a beginning, a middle and an end."

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"At least you know he's not going to like gouge you when he's your husband for a while, I guess," Jimmy joked, to which Pamela replied: "Geez, okay, let's not go there."

Pamela also addressed her past romances and marriages in the documentary, admitting that the only time she'd felt truly in love was with Motley Crue drummer Tommy.

The couple shares two sons - Brandon Thomas Lee, 26, who served as a producer on the Netflix documentary, and Dylan Jagger Lee, 25.

She was seen telling Brandon: "I really loved your Dad for all the right reasons and I really don't think I've loved anybody else. It's f***ed.

"I think I'd rather be alone than not be with the father of my kids. I think it's impossible to be with anybody else …but I don't think I could be with Tommy either. It's almost like a punishment."

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The Playboy model was also seen getting tearful watching old home videos of her and Tommy, now 60, with their children during happier times.

The couple had got married just four days after meeting in 1995, but eventually parted ways in 1998 after Tommy was arrested for spousal abuse for kicking Pamela when she was holding their son Dylan - who was seven weeks old at the time - and was sentenced to six months in jail following the incident.
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<p>Pamela Anderson has revealed that she wouldn't be against getting married for a seventh time - and hopes she does go down the aisle again in the future.</p>
<p>The former Baywatch star, 55, opened up about her life and relationships in her new memoir - Love, Pamela - as well as her Netflix documentary, Pamela: A Love Story.</p>
<p>The model and actress has walked down the aisle six times in total - first with Tommy Lee in 1995 before divorcing in 1998, then <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-anderson-split-up-with-kid-rock-over-borat">with Kid Rock in 2006</a>, with Rick Salomon in 2007 before annulling it the following year and marrying him again in 2014, a <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/pamela-andersons-ex-husband-of-12-days-leaves-her-10000000-in-his-will">12-day marriage to Jon Peters</a> in 2020 and Dan Hayhurst in 2020 before divorcing in 2022.</p>
<p>While the previous few nuptials have not worked out, Pamela has admitted she wouldn't be averse to trying again for a seventh time.</p>
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<p>Pamela appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday, where the host asked her: "Do you think you'll ever get married again?"</p>
<p>"God, what a crazy question. I don't know, I hope so," Pamela responded, to which Jimmy quizzed: "You hope so? Oh, you want to get married again?"</p>
<p>She replied: "I hope so. I don't know. I still have a lot of life left."</p>
<p>In her recent documentary, Pamela acknowledged that she loves the idea of being in love and getting married, with her marriage and divorce from Dan - who she had met when he worked as a contractor on her house - happening during the filming of the documentary.</p>
<p>Jimmy ribbed her: "You got your house remodeled, the contractor came, you married him at the beginning of the documentary. And you divorced him by the end of the documentary."</p>
<p>She joked: "I needed like a storyline. I needed a beginning, a middle and an end."</p>
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<p>"At least you know he's not going to like gouge you when he's your husband for a while, I guess," Jimmy joked, to which Pamela replied: "Geez, okay, let's not go there."</p>
<p>Pamela also addressed her past romances and marriages in the documentary, admitting that the only time she'd felt truly in love was with Motley Crue drummer Tommy.</p>
<p>The couple shares two sons - Brandon Thomas Lee, 26, who served as a producer on the Netflix documentary, and Dylan Jagger Lee, 25.</p>
<p>She was seen telling Brandon: "I really loved your Dad for all the right reasons and I really don't think I've loved anybody else. It's f***ed.</p>
<p>"I think I'd rather be alone than not be with the father of my kids. I think it's impossible to be with anybody else …but I don't think I could be with Tommy either. It's almost like a punishment."</p>
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<p>The Playboy model was also seen getting tearful watching old home videos of her and Tommy, now 60, with their children during happier times.</p>
<p>The couple had got married just four days after meeting in 1995, but eventually parted ways in 1998 after Tommy was arrested for spousal abuse for kicking Pamela when she was holding their son Dylan - who was seven weeks old at the time - and was sentenced to six months in jail following the incident.</p>
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Pamela Anderson says she hopes she'll get married for a seventh time

A rose-tinted pigeon has been rescued in Manhattan after possibly being colored for use in a gender reveal party, according to a wildlife group.

The domestic bird - a young king pigeon - was discovered malnourished in Manhattan's Madison Square Park. It was then taken to the Wild Bird Fund for treatment, per <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/feb/01/pink-pigeon-new-york-gender-reveal-party" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Guardian</a>.

The animal rehabilitation non-profit believes that the pigeon had been deliberately dyed, theorizing that it could have been from a gender reveal party.

Taking to Twitter, Wild Bird Fund wrote a thread detailing the situation and explaining the condition that the poor pigeon had been in when they found it. "Pigeons come in many different colors, but pink isn't one of them. This king pigeon was deliberately dyed and released. As a domestic bird unable to find food in the wild, fly well, or escape predators, this poor kid had it bad enough before being dyed," they wrote.

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"He's also barely more than a fledgling but shows signs of longterm malnutrition. Luckily a kind person rescued him in Madison Square Park, and he's now safely in care," the animal group wrote in a second tweet.

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In a final tweet in the thread, Wild Bird Fund added: "PSA: Please never release a domestic bird to the wild. It will die of starvation or predation. If you find an all-white pigeon (or any odd color), especially one looking scared and lost, it needs help. Please catch it and contact us or a pigeon rescue org near you."

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One user asked how the bird may have been dyed, to which the group replied: "'Gender reveal' is one theory growing in popularity."

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Gender reveal parties - which have become increasingly popular in the United States - involve a celebration for an expectant couple as they announce the gender of their unborn child. The parties are slowly growing more elaborate, and have included releasing colored smoke, <a href="https://vt.co/lifestyle/dads-terrifying-reaction-to-gender-reveal-horrifies-social-media" target="_blank" rel="noopener">popping balloons filled with confetti</a>, and even dying waterfalls.

However, gender reveal celebrations can often be dangerous, and in 2019 one woman was killed after being hit in the head with shrapnel from a homemade explosive. One year earlier, a man shot a target that he'd hoped would explode to reveal blue or pink powder, but ended up sparking a 47,000-acre wildfire in Arizona that lasted a week, the <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50207452" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BBC</a> detailed.

Some families have gotten ridiculously creative, but this has sometimes involved the exploitation of animals. In 2018, a viral video emerged of a Louisiana man feeding his pet alligator a watermelon that was filled with blue-colored jelly, prompting concerns from animal welfare groups.

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The Wild Bird Fund has stated it rehabilitated upwards of 7,500 injured, ill, or orphaned animals before eventually releasing them.
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<p>A rose-tinted pigeon has been rescued in Manhattan after possibly being colored for use in a gender reveal party, according to a wildlife group.</p>
<p>The domestic bird - a young king pigeon - was discovered malnourished in Manhattan's Madison Square Park. It was then taken to the Wild Bird Fund for treatment, per <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/feb/01/pink-pigeon-new-york-gender-reveal-party" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Guardian</a>.</p>
<p>The animal rehabilitation non-profit believes that the pigeon had been deliberately dyed, theorizing that it could have been from a gender reveal party.</p>
<p>Taking to Twitter, Wild Bird Fund wrote a thread detailing the situation and explaining the condition that the poor pigeon had been in when they found it. "Pigeons come in many different colors, but pink isn't one of them. This king pigeon was deliberately dyed and released. As a domestic bird unable to find food in the wild, fly well, or escape predators, this poor kid had it bad enough before being dyed," they wrote.</p>
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<p>"He's also barely more than a fledgling but shows signs of longterm malnutrition. Luckily a kind person rescued him in Madison Square Park, and he's now safely in care," the animal group wrote in a second tweet.</p>
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<p>In a final tweet in the thread, Wild Bird Fund added: "PSA: Please never release a domestic bird to the wild. It will die of starvation or predation. If you find an all-white pigeon (or any odd color), especially one looking scared and lost, it needs help. Please catch it and contact us or a pigeon rescue org near you."</p>
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<p>One user asked how the bird may have been dyed, to which the group replied: "'Gender reveal' is one theory growing in popularity."</p>
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<p>Gender reveal parties - which have become increasingly popular in the United States - involve a celebration for an expectant couple as they announce the gender of their unborn child. The parties are slowly growing more elaborate, and have included releasing colored smoke, <a href="https://vt.co/lifestyle/dads-terrifying-reaction-to-gender-reveal-horrifies-social-media" target="_blank" rel="noopener">popping balloons filled with confetti</a>, and even dying waterfalls.</p>
<p>However, gender reveal celebrations can often be dangerous, and in 2019 one woman was killed after being hit in the head with shrapnel from a homemade explosive. One year earlier, a man shot a target that he'd hoped would explode to reveal blue or pink powder, but ended up sparking a 47,000-acre wildfire in Arizona that lasted a week, the <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50207452" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BBC</a> detailed.</p>
<p>Some families have gotten ridiculously creative, but this has sometimes involved the exploitation of animals. In 2018, a viral video emerged of a Louisiana man feeding his pet alligator a watermelon that was filled with blue-colored jelly, prompting concerns from animal welfare groups.</p>
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<p>The Wild Bird Fund has stated it rehabilitated upwards of 7,500 injured, ill, or orphaned animals before eventually releasing them.</p>
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Pink pigeon rescued after likely being used in a gender reveal party

Two members of the YouTube group Schaffrillas Productions were killed in a car crash on the weekend.

Christopher Schaffer, 25, and Patrick Phyrillas, 22, tragically lost their lives after their vehicle crashed with a tractor-trailer in Upper Macungie Township, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, per<a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/christopher-schaffer-patrick-phyrillas-reading-youtubers-killed-crash/"> CBS News.</a>

The person driving the sedan, James Phyrillas - who is Patrick's brother - was wounded following the collision.

The trio were part of the Schaffrillas Productions YouTube group, which boasts almost 2 million subscribers.

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When James, 25, was released from hospital, he revealed to his Twitter followers that he sustained fractured ribs, a punctured lung, and bruises all over his body.

"Home now after 3 days in the hospital, with my ribs fractured, my lung punctured, my body bruised, my heart broken," the grieving brother said.

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He wrote: "Patrick and Chris were my best friends. Been trying to wrap my head around why I was spared. Where I go from here.

"I could say so many things about both of them. But the thought of doing so, especially in a public forum, makes me weep uncontrollably. Please allow me to mourn them both in private."

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According to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office, Patrick and Schaffer died of blunt-force trauma head injuries. Their deaths had been ruled accidental.

The three men shot to online stardom back in 2015 with their YouTube Poop series.

Their videos included analyzing videos, live-action re-enactments of SpongeBob episodes, and "anything related to Tamatoa or Aardvark Matt Damon."

Schaffer's fiancée, Amber Amin, paid tribute to her late partner, who she described as "a wonderful son, brother, friend, partner, and so much more."

"His humor and kindness have touched the hearts of many," she wrote on a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/63juup-the-schaffer-family?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_source=customer">GoFundMe</a> page.

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Amber continued: "He was a wonderful son, brother, friend, partner, and so much more. My name is Amber, I am Chris's fiancee and I am fundraising for the Schaffer family for funeral arrangements and other expenses regarding Chris.

"All money will be going directly to his family. I want money to be the last thing they worry about.

"We appreciate the outpouring of support from everyone during these difficult times. I will provide updates on this page when I can."

James has confirmed that he will return to video-making when he is fully recovered.

He said Patrick and Schaffer will be making one last appearance in the upcoming Clone Wars Season 3 Retrospective.

"They have both recorded for the upcoming Clone Wars Season 3 Retrospective," <a href="https://twitter.com/Schaffrillas/status/1620609243194994688">James added</a>.

"Chris has more of a cameo, but they will both appear again on the channel one last time. We also all filmed a scene together years ago for the yet-unreleased Shrek 2 Retold.
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<p>Two members of the YouTube group Schaffrillas Productions were killed in a car crash on the weekend.</p>
<p>Christopher Schaffer, 25, and Patrick Phyrillas, 22, tragically lost their lives after their vehicle crashed with a tractor-trailer in Upper Macungie Township, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, per<a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/christopher-schaffer-patrick-phyrillas-reading-youtubers-killed-crash/"> CBS News.</a></p>
<p>The person driving the sedan, James Phyrillas - who is Patrick's brother - was wounded following the collision.</p>
<p>The trio were part of the Schaffrillas Productions YouTube group, which boasts almost 2 million subscribers.</p>
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<p>When James, 25, was released from hospital, he revealed to his Twitter followers that he sustained fractured ribs, a punctured lung, and bruises all over his body.</p>
<p>"Home now after 3 days in the hospital, with my ribs fractured, my lung punctured, my body bruised, my heart broken," the grieving brother said.</p>
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<p>He wrote: "Patrick and Chris were my best friends. Been trying to wrap my head around why I was spared. Where I go from here.</p>
<p>"I could say so many things about both of them. But the thought of doing so, especially in a public forum, makes me weep uncontrollably. Please allow me to mourn them both in private."</p>
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<p>According to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office, Patrick and Schaffer died of blunt-force trauma head injuries. Their deaths had been ruled accidental.</p>
<p>The three men shot to online stardom back in 2015 with their YouTube Poop series.</p>
<p>Their videos included analyzing videos, live-action re-enactments of SpongeBob episodes, and "anything related to Tamatoa or Aardvark Matt Damon."</p>
<p>Schaffer's fiancée, Amber Amin, paid tribute to her late partner, who she described as "a wonderful son, brother, friend, partner, and so much more."</p>
<p>"His humor and kindness have touched the hearts of many," she wrote on a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/63juup-the-schaffer-family?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_source=customer">GoFundMe</a> page.</p>
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<p>Amber continued: "He was a wonderful son, brother, friend, partner, and so much more. My name is Amber, I am Chris's fiancee and I am fundraising for the Schaffer family for funeral arrangements and other expenses regarding Chris.</p>
<p>"All money will be going directly to his family. I want money to be the last thing they worry about.</p>
<p>"We appreciate the outpouring of support from everyone during these difficult times. I will provide updates on this page when I can."</p>
<p>James has confirmed that he will return to video-making when he is fully recovered.</p>
<p>He said Patrick and Schaffer will be making one last appearance in the upcoming Clone Wars Season 3 Retrospective.</p>
<p>"They have both recorded for the upcoming Clone Wars Season 3 Retrospective," <a href="https://twitter.com/Schaffrillas/status/1620609243194994688">James added</a>.</p>
<p>"Chris has more of a cameo, but they will both appear again on the channel one last time. We also all filmed a scene together years ago for the yet-unreleased Shrek 2 Retold.</p>
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YouTubers Christopher Schaffer and Patrick Phyrillas killed in horror crash

We've all been there - cheekily using the Netflix account of a partner we're no longer dating or a friend we don't speak to anymore.

It's not that Netflix is expensive, it's just a hassle to have to create a new account when you're already having so much fun with your profile on someone else's.

Password-sharing also allows family members or partners living overseas to continue using their profiles on a family account.

This is all about to change, however, after the streaming giant announced that they're updating their rules relating to password-sharing.

[caption id="attachment_1263192695" align="aligncenter" width="2560"]<img class="wp-image-1263192695 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/2G7F312-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1709" /> Users might be in for a rude awakening after the removal of password-sharing on Netflix. Credit: Piotr Adamowicz / Alamy[/caption]

Yep, that's right. You can say bye-bye to using your ex's account. According to Netflix, the new terms mean that users will have to define a primary location through their TV, and all devices using the app need to be connected to the same WiFi as the TV.

"A primary location is set by a TV that is signed into your account and is connected to your Wi-Fi network. All other devices signed into your account on that Wi-Fi network will be associated with your primary location and will be able to use Netflix," they wrote (via <a href="https://thestreamable.com/news/confirmed-netflix-unveils-first-details-of-new-anti-password-sharing-measures#who-can-use-a-netflix-account-now" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Streamable</a>).

Though, users without a TV or primary address will have their location automatically set by Netflix based on their IP address and device IDs. After that's all done and dusted, people living in the home who want to continue using Netflix will have to open the app at home at least once a month.

"To ensure that your devices are associated with your primary location, connect to the Wi-Fi at your primary location, open the Netflix app or website, and watch something at least once every 31 days," Netflix revealed.

There are already queries relating to whether less used devices will pose issues - given that the main account holder will have to verify the device for Netflix using a temporary code before it can be used. What a palaver!

The internet already hates this idea, as seen on Twitter. "This is going to be delicious. Watching Netflix implode. They think very highly of themselves, dictating how people use their accounts now? As if there's no rival platforms to contend with?", one person wrote.

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Another tweet read: "This is such a wild decision by Netflix lmao like, they're aware of long distance relationships, kids in college, and poor people right?"

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"Cancel Netflix. They just lost my business. 'Password-sharing' is not a thing, it's called password-using. This is regressive bulls**t borne out of capitalist greed to squeeze more money out of us. People paid for a password and they use it wherever they go," a further person chimed in.

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Dropout - a smaller subscription media service provider - even took to Twitter to poke fun at the Netflix drama, writing: "Dropout's new password-sharing rule: you should share your password with a friend who can't afford Dropout, because it would be nice of you [...]."

[[twitterwidget||https://twitter.com/dropout/status/1620945560877563905]]

Only time will tell how Netflix will handle the fallout from its proposed rules. Users could potentially be seeing extra fees for membership sharing - something that has already been tested in Chile, Costa Rica, and Peru, per <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2023/02/01/netflix-lists-rules-and-exemptions-to-prevent-account-sharing-outside-household/?tpcc=tcplusfacebook&amp;fbclid=IwAR0vPpZHGz5ngxEGj_rGrrVDycbCTIwieGRVepsJJShYoAwjpEXIDyiY5Qo&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9sLmZhY2Vib29rLmNvbS8&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABqNrRX5YOIfQeV7Dn0wvdajlc34-SN0CVenAGsEPq8MOD-dmYBpIni6eilYH9eXZmgQzRRa7tGw1WZUdkhG4g0mD83Ty4d_n44CRcYfdWmPWwO3lgbGSlarpq3QPWonIkpUK3VCFVbihSsy_2s46uxr75Lxbjp4iHZzroGK2tFT&amp;guccounter=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tech Crunch</a>.
<h6>Featured image credit: Piotr Adamowicz / Alamy</h6>

<p>We've all been there - cheekily using the Netflix account of a partner we're no longer dating or a friend we don't speak to anymore.</p>
<p>It's not that Netflix is expensive, it's just a hassle to have to create a new account when you're already having so much fun with your profile on someone else's.</p>
<p>Password-sharing also allows family members or partners living overseas to continue using their profiles on a family account.</p>
<p>This is all about to change, however, after the streaming giant announced that they're updating their rules relating to password-sharing.</p>
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<p>Yep, that's right. You can say bye-bye to using your ex's account. According to Netflix, the new terms mean that users will have to define a primary location through their TV, and all devices using the app need to be connected to the same WiFi as the TV.</p>
<p>"A primary location is set by a TV that is signed into your account and is connected to your Wi-Fi network. All other devices signed into your account on that Wi-Fi network will be associated with your primary location and will be able to use Netflix," they wrote (via <a href="https://thestreamable.com/news/confirmed-netflix-unveils-first-details-of-new-anti-password-sharing-measures#who-can-use-a-netflix-account-now" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Streamable</a>).</p>
<p>Though, users without a TV or primary address will have their location automatically set by Netflix based on their IP address and device IDs. After that's all done and dusted, people living in the home who want to continue using Netflix will have to open the app at home at least once a month.</p>
<p>"To ensure that your devices are associated with your primary location, connect to the Wi-Fi at your primary location, open the Netflix app or website, and watch something at least once every 31 days," Netflix revealed.</p>
<p>There are already queries relating to whether less used devices will pose issues - given that the main account holder will have to verify the device for Netflix using a temporary code before it can be used. What a palaver!</p>
<p>The internet already hates this idea, as seen on Twitter. "This is going to be delicious. Watching Netflix implode. They think very highly of themselves, dictating how people use their accounts now? As if there's no rival platforms to contend with?", one person wrote.</p>
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<p>Another tweet read: "This is such a wild decision by Netflix lmao like, they're aware of long distance relationships, kids in college, and poor people right?"</p>
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<p>"Cancel Netflix. They just lost my business. 'Password-sharing' is not a thing, it's called password-using. This is regressive bulls**t borne out of capitalist greed to squeeze more money out of us. People paid for a password and they use it wherever they go," a further person chimed in.</p>
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<p>Dropout - a smaller subscription media service provider - even took to Twitter to poke fun at the Netflix drama, writing: "Dropout's new password-sharing rule: you should share your password with a friend who can't afford Dropout, because it would be nice of you [...]."</p>
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<p>Only time will tell how Netflix will handle the fallout from its proposed rules. Users could potentially be seeing extra fees for membership sharing - something that has already been tested in Chile, Costa Rica, and Peru, per <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2023/02/01/netflix-lists-rules-and-exemptions-to-prevent-account-sharing-outside-household/?tpcc=tcplusfacebook&amp;fbclid=IwAR0vPpZHGz5ngxEGj_rGrrVDycbCTIwieGRVepsJJShYoAwjpEXIDyiY5Qo&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9sLmZhY2Vib29rLmNvbS8&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABqNrRX5YOIfQeV7Dn0wvdajlc34-SN0CVenAGsEPq8MOD-dmYBpIni6eilYH9eXZmgQzRRa7tGw1WZUdkhG4g0mD83Ty4d_n44CRcYfdWmPWwO3lgbGSlarpq3QPWonIkpUK3VCFVbihSsy_2s46uxr75Lxbjp4iHZzroGK2tFT&amp;guccounter=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tech Crunch</a>.</p>
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Netflix shares rules and exemptions to new 'no sharing passwords' policy

A father has lost custody of his five-year-old daughter after he left an Amazon Alexa device to babysit her while he went to a bar.

The 30-year-old father from Wales, United Kingdom, left the little one asleep and in the presence of no one else but the inanimate virtual assistant while he went out for a drink with his new girlfriend.

Per <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/21241446/dad-loses-custody-daughter-amazon-alexa-babysit/">The Sun</a>, a court was told that the unnamed man said to police that he had "willingly left his daughter at home" at 8 PM because he could see her via the Amazon Alexa camera on his phone.

The situation came to the attention of authorities after he was arrested for strangling his new partner at the end of their date.

Law enforcement was called to investigate and he confessed to leaving his daughter in his girlfriend's home with her Alexa device at her bedside.

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Prosecutor Rebecca Ross said the child lived with her dad half of the time and the other half of the time with her mother.

Ross said: "They had been drinking vodka and gin with lemonade at home from around 8pm. The defendant’s daughter was in the house but in bed. He wasn’t going to go out but he was not chuffed when she said she was going out without him, so he went out as well.

"He set up an Alexa camera in the bedroom so he could watch the child while they were out. She wasn’t sure if he went back at all during the evening to check on her."

The court was told that he was supposed to be looking after her when he instead "went to a string of pubs" in the market town of Builth Wells, Powys.

It was revealed in court that a neighbor heard screaming in the backyard at about 2 AM.

Police officer Phillip Coombs arrived 10 minutes later and separated the arguing couple.

"When he was later interviewed he stated he had grabbed the victim by the throat; he told her to shut up and that she needed to calm down," he added.

"He said he’d left his daughter at home, but had an Alexa camera app on his phone to monitor her snoring."

Defense lawyer Gareth Walters said: "He is a young man of previous good character, who has entered guilty pleas to serious offences. The consequences of this will be felt by him for a long time. His daughter has been taken away and it was largely him who cared for her.

"He felt he was keeping an eye on his daughter but he realises you can’t do that remotely. There was some effort by him to keep an eye on her but he knows the standards fell below what is expected of a parent."

The father was jailed for 12 months but it was suspended for 2 years.

The man confessed to intentional strangulation of his partner and child neglect at the magistrates court in Llandrindod Wells, Powys.
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<p>A father has lost custody of his five-year-old daughter after he left an Amazon Alexa device to babysit her while he went to a bar.</p>
<p>The 30-year-old father from Wales, United Kingdom, left the little one asleep and in the presence of no one else but the inanimate virtual assistant while he went out for a drink with his new girlfriend.</p>
<p>Per <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/21241446/dad-loses-custody-daughter-amazon-alexa-babysit/">The Sun</a>, a court was told that the unnamed man said to police that he had "willingly left his daughter at home" at 8 PM because he could see her via the Amazon Alexa camera on his phone.</p>
<p>The situation came to the attention of authorities after he was arrested for strangling his new partner at the end of their date.</p>
<p>Law enforcement was called to investigate and he confessed to leaving his daughter in his girlfriend's home with her Alexa device at her bedside.</p>
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<p>Prosecutor Rebecca Ross said the child lived with her dad half of the time and the other half of the time with her mother.</p>
<p>Ross said: "They had been drinking vodka and gin with lemonade at home from around 8pm. The defendant’s daughter was in the house but in bed. He wasn’t going to go out but he was not chuffed when she said she was going out without him, so he went out as well.</p>
<p>"He set up an Alexa camera in the bedroom so he could watch the child while they were out. She wasn’t sure if he went back at all during the evening to check on her."</p>
<p>The court was told that he was supposed to be looking after her when he instead "went to a string of pubs" in the market town of Builth Wells, Powys.</p>
<p>It was revealed in court that a neighbor heard screaming in the backyard at about 2 AM.</p>
<p>Police officer Phillip Coombs arrived 10 minutes later and separated the arguing couple.</p>
<p>"When he was later interviewed he stated he had grabbed the victim by the throat; he told her to shut up and that she needed to calm down," he added.</p>
<p>"He said he’d left his daughter at home, but had an Alexa camera app on his phone to monitor her snoring."</p>
<p>Defense lawyer Gareth Walters said: "He is a young man of previous good character, who has entered guilty pleas to serious offences. The consequences of this will be felt by him for a long time. His daughter has been taken away and it was largely him who cared for her.</p>
<p>"He felt he was keeping an eye on his daughter but he realises you can’t do that remotely. There was some effort by him to keep an eye on her but he knows the standards fell below what is expected of a parent."</p>
<p>The father was jailed for 12 months but it was suspended for 2 years.</p>
<p>The man confessed to intentional strangulation of his partner and child neglect at the magistrates court in Llandrindod Wells, Powys.</p>
<h2>Featured image credit: Vladyslav Yushynov / Alamy</h2>


Dad loses custody of daughter after leaving Amazon Alexa to 'babysit' while he went out drinking

Selena Gomez has been praised by fans for sharing several make-up free selfies on social media.

The 30-year-old 'Lose You To Love Me' singer took to Instagram to share the fresh-faced pics with her whopping 375 million followers.

Gomez simply wrote: "Me" in the caption for the images, which showed the musician looking relaxed on the sofa while wearing a comfy blue sweater.

Her hair was free from styling, with her loose natural curls framing her face.

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Over six million users have liked the set of images, and 60 thousand comments have flooded the upload, with fans of the Only Murders In The Building actress expressing their praise for her.

"I admire you, Selena [...] You encourage me (us actually) to show the beauty that's within us on this suffocating social media that is Instagram where everyone needs to be perfect and happy all the time... Thanks for helping us... Thanks for helping ME [sic]," one comment read.

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"The perfect you never be ashamed for who you are always love yourself and be yourself [...] no need to change for no one be u, do u! Love you!! And never put yourself down always have positive thoughts [sic]," someone else added.

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A further user chimed in: "Best photos of you I have ever seen, because they are authentically you and you are beautiful!"

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Ever the advocate for body positivity and marching to the beat of your own drum, Gomez took to her TikTok stories (via <a href="https://people.com/health/selena-gomez-calls-out-body-shamers-who-criticize-her-looks-i-dont-care-about-my-weight/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PEOPLE</a>) in April last year and stated: "Honestly, I don't care about my weight because people bitch about it anyway. 'You're too small,' 'you're too big,' 'that doesn't fit.' Meh meh meh meh. B***h, I am perfect the way I am. Moral of the story? Bye."

Then, ahead of her 30th birthday in July last year she said: "I love growing up. When I was younger, I was scared of it, and I thought by now my life would look so different. But now I'm like, 'Wow, this is not what I ever expected, and I couldn't be more thrilled.' I've stopped caring about what people have to say, and that's been wonderful."

Gomez has also been open about her struggles with mental health following a bipolar disorder diagnosis several years ago. "I'm going to be very open with everybody about this: I've been to four treatment centers.

"I think when I started hitting my early 20s is when it started to get really dark, when I started to feel like I was not in control of what I was feeling, whether that was really great or really bad," she revealed, per <a href="https://www.today.com/health/mind-body/selena-gomez-opens-mental-health-battle-thought-world-better-rcna55457" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TODAY</a>.

After enlisting the help of a psychiatrist, Gomez added that "it took a lot of hard work" for her to accept her diagnosis and learn how to deal with it.
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<p>Selena Gomez has been praised by fans for sharing several make-up free selfies on social media.</p>
<p>The 30-year-old 'Lose You To Love Me' singer took to Instagram to share the fresh-faced pics with her whopping 375 million followers.</p>
<p>Gomez simply wrote: "Me" in the caption for the images, which showed the musician looking relaxed on the sofa while wearing a comfy blue sweater.</p>
<p>Her hair was free from styling, with her loose natural curls framing her face.</p>
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<p>Over six million users have liked the set of images, and 60 thousand comments have flooded the upload, with fans of the Only Murders In The Building actress expressing their praise for her.</p>
<p>"I admire you, Selena [...] You encourage me (us actually) to show the beauty that's within us on this suffocating social media that is Instagram where everyone needs to be perfect and happy all the time... Thanks for helping us... Thanks for helping ME [sic]," one comment read.</p>
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<p>"The perfect you never be ashamed for who you are always love yourself and be yourself [...] no need to change for no one be u, do u! Love you!! And never put yourself down always have positive thoughts [sic]," someone else added.</p>
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<p>A further user chimed in: "Best photos of you I have ever seen, because they are authentically you and you are beautiful!"</p>
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<p>Ever the advocate for body positivity and marching to the beat of your own drum, Gomez took to her TikTok stories (via <a href="https://people.com/health/selena-gomez-calls-out-body-shamers-who-criticize-her-looks-i-dont-care-about-my-weight/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PEOPLE</a>) in April last year and stated: "Honestly, I don't care about my weight because people bitch about it anyway. 'You're too small,' 'you're too big,' 'that doesn't fit.' Meh meh meh meh. B***h, I am perfect the way I am. Moral of the story? Bye."</p>
<p>Then, ahead of her 30th birthday in July last year she said: "I love growing up. When I was younger, I was scared of it, and I thought by now my life would look so different. But now I'm like, 'Wow, this is not what I ever expected, and I couldn't be more thrilled.' I've stopped caring about what people have to say, and that's been wonderful."</p>
<p>Gomez has also been open about her struggles with mental health following a bipolar disorder diagnosis several years ago. "I'm going to be very open with everybody about this: I've been to four treatment centers.</p>
<p>"I think when I started hitting my early 20s is when it started to get really dark, when I started to feel like I was not in control of what I was feeling, whether that was really great or really bad," she revealed, per <a href="https://www.today.com/health/mind-body/selena-gomez-opens-mental-health-battle-thought-world-better-rcna55457" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TODAY</a>.</p>
<p>After enlisting the help of a psychiatrist, Gomez added that "it took a lot of hard work" for her to accept her diagnosis and learn how to deal with it.</p>
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Selena Gomez praised for sharing 'authentic' make-up free selfies

A healthy man reportedly died suddenly in his sleep merely days before his 22nd birthday, and his family has expressed their heartbreak.

Rickson "Ricko" Williams, 21, went to bed as normal on January 11 but tragically, he never woke up.

While his cause of death remains unknown, Rickson's family believes that it could be due to an undiagnosed heart condition after they were informed he had an enlarged heart, per the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/mystery-healthy-man-suddenly-dies-29112417" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mirror</a>.

Rickson, from Wallaville, Queensland, Australia, was set to start a BA course in music, with family and friends describing him as "the life of the party."

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His heartbroken mother Tanya Wright shared a devastating post on Facebook the day after her son passed. A segment of it read: "Anyone who knew us, knew how much Rickson meant to us and how much this loss will affect our lives and our family."

Tanya continued: "Please respect our privacy at this very difficult time as we grieve our son, brother, cousin, nephew, dear friend."

The heartbroken mother launched a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-give-rickson-the-send-off-he-deserves?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&amp;utm_content=undefined&amp;utm_medium=copy_link_all&amp;utm_source=customer&amp;utm_term=undefined" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GoFundMe</a> page in order to help with the financial costs of Rickson's funeral, alongside supporting the family in their grief.

"As our family tries to find a way through this heartbreaking, difficult time, I would just like to reach out to our amazing community, loving family, and amazing friends for your support," Tanya said on the fundraising page.

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The post continued: "He was a passionate gardener, motorbike rider and music maker among many other hobbies. He had come a tremendously long way from the difficulties he faced only a few short years ago.

"He loved life, and always wanted to be the life of the party, even when there was no party."

Rickson would have turned 22 on January 17, and his mother shared her pain on Facebook: "Today you would have been 22, although I think you'd prefer we remember you as 21 forever, either way Happy Birthday in heaven my beautiful boy."

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Rickson's funeral will be taking place tomorrow (February 3), and Tanya has expressed her gratitude for the love she has received from family and friends as she navigates her way through the grief of losing her son.

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<p>A healthy man reportedly died suddenly in his sleep merely days before his 22nd birthday, and his family has expressed their heartbreak.</p>
<p>Rickson "Ricko" Williams, 21, went to bed as normal on January 11 but tragically, he never woke up.</p>
<p>While his cause of death remains unknown, Rickson's family believes that it could be due to an undiagnosed heart condition after they were informed he had an enlarged heart, per the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/mystery-healthy-man-suddenly-dies-29112417" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mirror</a>.</p>
<p>Rickson, from Wallaville, Queensland, Australia, was set to start a BA course in music, with family and friends describing him as "the life of the party."</p>
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<p>His heartbroken mother Tanya Wright shared a devastating post on Facebook the day after her son passed. A segment of it read: "Anyone who knew us, knew how much Rickson meant to us and how much this loss will affect our lives and our family."</p>
<p>Tanya continued: "Please respect our privacy at this very difficult time as we grieve our son, brother, cousin, nephew, dear friend."</p>
<p>The heartbroken mother launched a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-give-rickson-the-send-off-he-deserves?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&amp;utm_content=undefined&amp;utm_medium=copy_link_all&amp;utm_source=customer&amp;utm_term=undefined" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GoFundMe</a> page in order to help with the financial costs of Rickson's funeral, alongside supporting the family in their grief.</p>
<p>"As our family tries to find a way through this heartbreaking, difficult time, I would just like to reach out to our amazing community, loving family, and amazing friends for your support," Tanya said on the fundraising page.</p>
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<p>The post continued: "He was a passionate gardener, motorbike rider and music maker among many other hobbies. He had come a tremendously long way from the difficulties he faced only a few short years ago.</p>
<p>"He loved life, and always wanted to be the life of the party, even when there was no party."</p>
<p>Rickson would have turned 22 on January 17, and his mother shared her pain on Facebook: "Today you would have been 22, although I think you'd prefer we remember you as 21 forever, either way Happy Birthday in heaven my beautiful boy."</p>
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<p>Rickson's funeral will be taking place tomorrow (February 3), and Tanya has expressed her gratitude for the love she has received from family and friends as she navigates her way through the grief of losing her son.</p>
<p>Our thoughts are with Rickson's loved ones at this time.</p>
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Healthy man dies suddenly in his sleep just days before his 22nd birthday

A missing mother-of-two had been making plans for the future the night <a href="https://vt.co/news/missing-woman-shared-eerie-posts-before-vanishing-on-footpath-leaving-her-dog-behind">before she vanished</a> while walking her dog, her parents have revealed.

Nicola Bulley, 45, had dropped <a href="https://vt.co/news/missing-moms-daughters-cried-their-eyes-out-after-being-told-their-mommys-lost">her two young daughters</a> off at school on Friday, January 27, before taking her dog Willow for a walk alongside the River Wyre in St Michael’s on Wyre.

However, less than an hour later another dogwalker found Willow wandering around on her own off-lead, raising concerns about Bulley's whereabouts.

Bulley's phone was found on a nearby bench, still connected to an active work conference call, however, she has not been seen or heard from since.

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Her parents, Ernest and Dot Bulley, have now revealed that Bulley had spent the night before making plans for a spa break with her younger sister, as well as buying tickets to watch her six- and nine-year-old daughters perform in choir and gymnastics shows in recent weeks.

Her father, 73, told the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/desperate-parents-nicola-bulley-beg-29110019">Mirror</a> that he doesn't believe Bulley's disappearance was intentional, explaining: "Her mind was great, we picked the children up the Thursday before she went missing, as we do every Thursday.

"We took them home, Nicola had had a meeting with her boss in Garstang and she said can you stay a bit later because I have an important client coming in on Zoom. We said no problem and stayed. She had done her work and she was very upbeat about getting her mortgage sorted."

He added that the pair had said goodbye at the front door, where he gave her a kiss and told her he loved her, which ended up being the last conversation the pair had.

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Bulley's mother added that she has been unable to sleep since her daughter went missing, and that they worry about where she is and whether she is ok.

Her father added: "We will never stop looking. We just dread to think we will never see her again, if the worst came to the worst and she was never found, how will we deal with that for the rest of our lives?”

Bulley's partner, 44-year-old Paul Ansell, had previously revealed that the couple's daughters had "cried their eyes out" after being told that their mom was "lost" and are hoping for her safe return.

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The police said 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."
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<p>A missing mother-of-two had been making plans for the future the night <a href="https://vt.co/news/missing-woman-shared-eerie-posts-before-vanishing-on-footpath-leaving-her-dog-behind">before she vanished</a> while walking her dog, her parents have revealed.</p>
<p>Nicola Bulley, 45, had dropped <a href="https://vt.co/news/missing-moms-daughters-cried-their-eyes-out-after-being-told-their-mommys-lost">her two young daughters</a> off at school on Friday, January 27, before taking her dog Willow for a walk alongside the River Wyre in St Michael’s on Wyre.</p>
<p>However, less than an hour later another dogwalker found Willow wandering around on her own off-lead, raising concerns about Bulley's whereabouts.</p>
<p>Bulley's phone was found on a nearby bench, still connected to an active work conference call, however, she has not been seen or heard from since.</p>
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<p>Her parents, Ernest and Dot Bulley, have now revealed that Bulley had spent the night before making plans for a spa break with her younger sister, as well as buying tickets to watch her six- and nine-year-old daughters perform in choir and gymnastics shows in recent weeks.</p>
<p>Her father, 73, told the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/desperate-parents-nicola-bulley-beg-29110019">Mirror</a> that he doesn't believe Bulley's disappearance was intentional, explaining: "Her mind was great, we picked the children up the Thursday before she went missing, as we do every Thursday.</p>
<p>"We took them home, Nicola had had a meeting with her boss in Garstang and she said can you stay a bit later because I have an important client coming in on Zoom. We said no problem and stayed. She had done her work and she was very upbeat about getting her mortgage sorted."</p>
<p>He added that the pair had said goodbye at the front door, where he gave her a kiss and told her he loved her, which ended up being the last conversation the pair had.</p>
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<p>Bulley's mother added that she has been unable to sleep since her daughter went missing, and that they worry about where she is and whether she is ok.</p>
<p>Her father added: "We will never stop looking. We just dread to think we will never see her again, if the worst came to the worst and she was never found, how will we deal with that for the rest of our lives?”</p>
<p>Bulley's partner, 44-year-old Paul Ansell, had previously revealed that the couple's daughters had "cried their eyes out" after being told that their mom was "lost" and are hoping for her safe return.</p>
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<p>The police said 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>
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Nicola Bulley made plans for future the night before she 'vanished' on dog walk

Social media users are stunned after a <a href="https://vt.co/news/us/tiktoker-edgar-garay-dies-after-falling-off-cliff-while-shooting-videos" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TikTok</a> star recounted a series of unfortunate events that included a broken jaw, a brain tumor, and a car crash.

Australian actress Alli McLaren - who goes by the handle <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@notallialicee">@notallialicee</a> - posted a video about the nightmarish event she experienced on the social media platform.

"I’m that friend that lives that ‘can’t catch a break dramatic lifestyle," the 30-year-old content creator sarcastically said in her viral TikTok post.

Alli's suffering first started when she was "randomly walking" in downtown Los Angeles one day and then a homeless person came and punched her in the face.
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"I had to get jaw surgery to fix it and my immune system was super weak, I ended up getting infection and pneumonia," she continued.

But during her battle with pneumonia, she fell and banged her head, which triggered a traumatic brain injury so she had to get brain surgery to "get the tumor out".

However, the misery didn't stop there as the aspiring actress had "start radiation" shortly after her brain surgery because the doctors were unable to get all the noncancerous tumors out.

Allie then revealed that when she was on her way to her hospital treatment for her tumor, she "got ran over by a car" that failed to brake at a stop sign. According to the <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/02/01/actress-30-beaten-gets-brain-tumor-hit-by-car-at-hospital/">New York Post</a>, the incident left her with two broken feet.

Upon seeing her video - which has amassed 1.6 million views and 267.7K likes on the social media platform - many people shared their reactions to her painful predicaments.

One user wrote: "To whoever has your voodoo doll, it’s enough."

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Another person said: "So life basically froze your lemons and then threw them at ya."

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A third chimed in and commented: "The way my jaw dropped slowly."

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And, a fourth person praised: "The way I’d never get out of bed again. You are STRONG as hell."

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Meanwhile, one bold person wrote: "Okay but the homeless guy kinda saved your life??" But Alli responded by sharing <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@notallialicee/video/7192857690660425002?_r=1&amp;_t=8ZWFzTOfU1T">a video</a> explaining why she doesn't feel thankful toward her attacker.

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"I was punched, I got an x-ray and nothing was on it. Cool, I fell over and hit my head, and nothing was on it (the x-ray)," she said, explaining that when she started getting seizures that's what the tumor turned up in her scan.

"So maybe, he (the homeless person) helped me find it or maybe he helped cause it?" she questioned.

According to <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/02/01/actress-30-beaten-gets-brain-tumor-hit-by-car-at-hospital/">The Post</a>, Alli has remained optimistic about the future and said: "I think I stay strong by knowing it can’t be like this forever and also knowing that one day I’m going to wake up and I won’t be in pain anymore."

"I do believe that everything happens for a reason," she added.
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<p>Social media users are stunned after a <a href="https://vt.co/news/us/tiktoker-edgar-garay-dies-after-falling-off-cliff-while-shooting-videos" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TikTok</a> star recounted a series of unfortunate events that included a broken jaw, a brain tumor, and a car crash.</p>
<p>Australian actress Alli McLaren - who goes by the handle <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@notallialicee">@notallialicee</a> - posted a video about the nightmarish event she experienced on the social media platform.</p>
<p>"I’m that friend that lives that ‘can’t catch a break dramatic lifestyle," the 30-year-old content creator sarcastically said in her viral TikTok post.</p>
<p>Alli's suffering first started when she was "randomly walking" in downtown Los Angeles one day and then a homeless person came and punched her in the face.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Watch Alli's TikTok below:</strong></p>

<p>"I had to get jaw surgery to fix it and my immune system was super weak, I ended up getting infection and pneumonia," she continued.</p>
<p>But during her battle with pneumonia, she fell and banged her head, which triggered a traumatic brain injury so she had to get brain surgery to "get the tumor out".</p>
<p>However, the misery didn't stop there as the aspiring actress had "start radiation" shortly after her brain surgery because the doctors were unable to get all the noncancerous tumors out.</p>
<p>Allie then revealed that when she was on her way to her hospital treatment for her tumor, she "got ran over by a car" that failed to brake at a stop sign. According to the <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/02/01/actress-30-beaten-gets-brain-tumor-hit-by-car-at-hospital/">New York Post</a>, the incident left her with two broken feet.</p>
<p>Upon seeing her video - which has amassed 1.6 million views and 267.7K likes on the social media platform - many people shared their reactions to her painful predicaments.</p>
<p>One user wrote: "To whoever has your voodoo doll, it’s enough."</p>
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<p>Another person said: "So life basically froze your lemons and then threw them at ya."</p>
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<p>A third chimed in and commented: "The way my jaw dropped slowly."</p>
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<p>And, a fourth person praised: "The way I’d never get out of bed again. You are STRONG as hell."</p>
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<p>Meanwhile, one bold person wrote: "Okay but the homeless guy kinda saved your life??" But Alli responded by sharing <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@notallialicee/video/7192857690660425002?_r=1&amp;_t=8ZWFzTOfU1T">a video</a> explaining why she doesn't feel thankful toward her attacker.</p>
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<p>"I was punched, I got an x-ray and nothing was on it. Cool, I fell over and hit my head, and nothing was on it (the x-ray)," she said, explaining that when she started getting seizures that's what the tumor turned up in her scan.</p>
<p>"So maybe, he (the homeless person) helped me find it or maybe he helped cause it?" she questioned.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/02/01/actress-30-beaten-gets-brain-tumor-hit-by-car-at-hospital/">The Post</a>, Alli has remained optimistic about the future and said: "I think I stay strong by knowing it can’t be like this forever and also knowing that one day I’m going to wake up and I won’t be in pain anymore."</p>
<p>"I do believe that everything happens for a reason," she added.</p>
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Actress attacked by stranger, gets diagnosed with brain tumor, and is run over by car

The father of a woman who went missing while walking her dog has revealed that her young daughters keep asking heartbreaking questions.

Nicola Bulley, 45, <a href="https://vt.co/news/missing-woman-shared-eerie-posts-before-vanishing-on-footpath-leaving-her-dog-behind">went missing</a> on January 27 while taking her dog for a walk by the River Wyre in St Michael’s on Wyre, Lancashire.

Authorities were alerted to the situation at around 10:30 AM the same day after another dog walker noticed Bulley's brown springer spaniel in an "agitated" state by itself, with no sign of the owner, as reported by the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11701007/Police-sniffer-dogs-search-river-perimeter-deserted-house-hunt-Nicola-Bulley.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daily Mail</a>.

The mother-of-two is believed to have been in good spirits on the day of her disappearance, as her father Ernest told the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/missing-nicola-bulley-10-key-29105962" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mirror</a>: "She had done her work and she was very upbeat about getting her mortgage sorted."

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Bulley's partner Paul Ansell, 44, had the <a href="https://vt.co/news/missing-moms-daughters-cried-their-eyes-out-after-being-told-their-mommys-lost">heartbreaking task</a> of revealing to nine-year-old Harriet, and six-year-old Sophia that their mother had gone missing.

"He just said, 'Mommy’s lost," Bulley's mother Dorothy told the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/21231609/missing-nicola-bulley-daughters-broke-down-tears/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sun</a>, while Ansell's dad David added: "They cried their eyes out."

Bulley's father Ernest has described the heartbreak he feels when he is in the same room as his granddaughters, as they keep asking devastating questions about their mother's whereabouts.

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Speaking to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/missing-nicola-bulley-made-plans-29107922" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mirror</a>, Ernest said: "When I look at the kids, I have to go out of the room because I can't hold it together. They are asking where Mommy is and when is Mommy coming home? It's so hard."

Bulley had dropped her children off at school on the morning she went missing before she took their dog Willow on a walk using a familiar route.

The family is doing their best to support the young children, but Ernest added: "We don't know how long we can keep going before they realize, they think mommy is coming home soon, but if this keeps going on and on I don't know where we are going to go or what to say to them."

The search for Bulley has been ongoing for five days at the time of writing, with volunteer groups also helping Lancashire police try to locate the missing 45-year-old.

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The police have urged all those helping in the search to remain cautious around the banks of the river, as they can be "treacherous".

Lancashire police are urging anyone with information to get in contact as soon as possible.
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<p>The father of a woman who went missing while walking her dog has revealed that her young daughters keep asking heartbreaking questions.</p>
<p>Nicola Bulley, 45, <a href="https://vt.co/news/missing-woman-shared-eerie-posts-before-vanishing-on-footpath-leaving-her-dog-behind">went missing</a> on January 27 while taking her dog for a walk by the River Wyre in St Michael’s on Wyre, Lancashire.</p>
<p>Authorities were alerted to the situation at around 10:30 AM the same day after another dog walker noticed Bulley's brown springer spaniel in an "agitated" state by itself, with no sign of the owner, as reported by the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11701007/Police-sniffer-dogs-search-river-perimeter-deserted-house-hunt-Nicola-Bulley.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daily Mail</a>.</p>
<p>The mother-of-two is believed to have been in good spirits on the day of her disappearance, as her father Ernest told the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/missing-nicola-bulley-10-key-29105962" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mirror</a>: "She had done her work and she was very upbeat about getting her mortgage sorted."</p>
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<p>Bulley's partner Paul Ansell, 44, had the <a href="https://vt.co/news/missing-moms-daughters-cried-their-eyes-out-after-being-told-their-mommys-lost">heartbreaking task</a> of revealing to nine-year-old Harriet, and six-year-old Sophia that their mother had gone missing.</p>
<p>"He just said, 'Mommy’s lost," Bulley's mother Dorothy told the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/21231609/missing-nicola-bulley-daughters-broke-down-tears/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sun</a>, while Ansell's dad David added: "They cried their eyes out."</p>
<p>Bulley's father Ernest has described the heartbreak he feels when he is in the same room as his granddaughters, as they keep asking devastating questions about their mother's whereabouts.</p>
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<p>Speaking to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/missing-nicola-bulley-made-plans-29107922" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mirror</a>, Ernest said: "When I look at the kids, I have to go out of the room because I can't hold it together. They are asking where Mommy is and when is Mommy coming home? It's so hard."</p>
<p>Bulley had dropped her children off at school on the morning she went missing before she took their dog Willow on a walk using a familiar route.</p>
<p>The family is doing their best to support the young children, but Ernest added: "We don't know how long we can keep going before they realize, they think mommy is coming home soon, but if this keeps going on and on I don't know where we are going to go or what to say to them."</p>
<p>The search for Bulley has been ongoing for five days at the time of writing, with volunteer groups also helping Lancashire police try to locate the missing 45-year-old.</p>
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<p>The police have urged all those helping in the search to remain cautious around the banks of the river, as they can be "treacherous".</p>
<p>Lancashire police are urging anyone with information to get in contact as soon as possible.</p>
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Father of woman who 'vanished' on dog walk says her daughters keep asking agonizing questions

Sarah Herron and her fiancé Dylan Brown have shared a devastating update, telling fans that their newborn son Oliver died just hours after the pair welcomed him 24 weeks into the pregnancy.

The Bachelor Nation star, who has been engaged to Brown since May 2021, called their baby boy Oliver their "IVF miracle."

Herron, 36, shared a heartfelt video and image carousel on Instagram on Wednesday, February 1, writing in the caption: "On January 28th, at 24 weeks old, our beautiful son Oliver Brown was born. He passed away in his dad’s arms shortly after.

"There are no words for the magnitude of loss and pain we’re experiencing. It’s beautiful and simultaneously tragic. He had my nose and his dad’s mouth and long fingers."

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She continued: "Oliver, our IVF miracle, defied so many odds and fought through so many hard milestones to be here, but the higher powers still had other plans for the three of us.

"Our time together was short, but we are grateful for the days we had with Oliver in my belly. He has taught us so much about the integrity of life, love and death. Oliver filled our home and hearts with so much love and most importantly, optimism.

"The stars aligned to create Baby Oliver with a deep, meaningful purpose bigger than we’ll ever understand. His body was small, but his legacy will always be larger than life to us."

Included in the post, which has been liked more than 70,000 times, was a black and white image of Herron's newborn laying on her chest while they're still at the hospital as Brown kisses the new mom's forehead.

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The carousel also featured snaps of a pregnant Herron taking a mirror selfie and enjoying an outing to the beach.

Other pictures showed the doting fiancé comforting his partner and standing side by side with her as he holds her hand.

The only video featured in the post was of a sea turtle swimming in the water.

Herron continued her heartbreaking post: "Oliver swam with sea turtles, he kept me company while I recovered from a broken knee, and he loved his dad’s cooking. Most of all, Oliver loved his morning routine of laying heart to heart with his brother, Rio, on my lap.

"While our hearts are shattered beyond comprehension, we are comforted knowing that our son’s soul only ever knew love and will not suffer in a body that wasn’t built for this life.

"We’ll never understand the cruelty of it all, but through the darkness, Oliver remains so so bright. We love you so much, baby boy. You will never be replaced. You are so perfect and awesome."
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<p>Sarah Herron and her fiancé Dylan Brown have shared a devastating update, telling fans that their newborn son Oliver died just hours after the pair welcomed him 24 weeks into the pregnancy.</p>
<p>The Bachelor Nation star, who has been engaged to Brown since May 2021, called their baby boy Oliver their "IVF miracle."</p>
<p>Herron, 36, shared a heartfelt video and image carousel on Instagram on Wednesday, February 1, writing in the caption: "On January 28th, at 24 weeks old, our beautiful son Oliver Brown was born. He passed away in his dad’s arms shortly after.</p>
<p>"There are no words for the magnitude of loss and pain we’re experiencing. It’s beautiful and simultaneously tragic. He had my nose and his dad’s mouth and long fingers."</p>
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<p>She continued: "Oliver, our IVF miracle, defied so many odds and fought through so many hard milestones to be here, but the higher powers still had other plans for the three of us.</p>
<p>"Our time together was short, but we are grateful for the days we had with Oliver in my belly. He has taught us so much about the integrity of life, love and death. Oliver filled our home and hearts with so much love and most importantly, optimism.</p>
<p>"The stars aligned to create Baby Oliver with a deep, meaningful purpose bigger than we’ll ever understand. His body was small, but his legacy will always be larger than life to us."</p>
<p>Included in the post, which has been liked more than 70,000 times, was a black and white image of Herron's newborn laying on her chest while they're still at the hospital as Brown kisses the new mom's forehead.</p>
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<p>The carousel also featured snaps of a pregnant Herron taking a mirror selfie and enjoying an outing to the beach.</p>
<p>Other pictures showed the doting fiancé comforting his partner and standing side by side with her as he holds her hand.</p>
<p>The only video featured in the post was of a sea turtle swimming in the water.</p>
<p>Herron continued her heartbreaking post: "Oliver swam with sea turtles, he kept me company while I recovered from a broken knee, and he loved his dad’s cooking. Most of all, Oliver loved his morning routine of laying heart to heart with his brother, Rio, on my lap.</p>
<p>"While our hearts are shattered beyond comprehension, we are comforted knowing that our son’s soul only ever knew love and will not suffer in a body that wasn’t built for this life.</p>
<p>"We’ll never understand the cruelty of it all, but through the darkness, Oliver remains so so bright. We love you so much, baby boy. You will never be replaced. You are so perfect and awesome."</p>
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'Bachelor Nation' star Sarah Herron and fiancé share heartbreaking news their newborn son has died

Gisele Bündchen has responded to her ex-husband Tom Brady's announcement that he'll be retiring - for good this time.

On Wednesday, 45-year-old Brady took to Instagram to share the news that he is finally leaving the sport after 23 seasons.

The legendary quarterback <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/tom-brady-is-retiring-for-good-after-23-nfl-seasons">confirmed in a video that when his final season</a> with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers comes to a close, he will retire from the NFL.

He said in the video: "Good morning guys. I’ll get to the point right away. I’m retiring. For good. 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.

"I won’t be long-winded, you only get one super emotional retirement essay, and I used mine up last year. So, I really thank you guys, so much, to every single one of you for supporting me.

"My family, my friends, my teammates, my competitors, I could go on forever, there’s too many. Thank you guys for allowing me to live my absolute dream. I wouldn’t change a thing. Love you all."

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Now, 42-year-old Bündchen, who in October <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/celebrity/tom-brady-and-gisele-bundchen-will-file-divorce-documents-today-per-report">filed for divorce from Brady</a> - her husband of 13 years - has broken her silence regarding the sports star's decision to announce his retirement yet again.

"Wishing you only wonderful things in this new chapter of your life," the Brazilian supermodel wrote in a comment under the post, including a prayer hands emoji.

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A number of fellow celebs have also weighed in on the news, with Kate Hudson writing: "I know I can say this for my whole fam, it’s been an honor to watch such a phenomenal career. You brought us all much joy for so many years. Welcome to the next chapter, may it bring as many blessings as the last two decades."

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Serena Williams penned: "I’m getting teary eyed watching this. Sad to see you go. Welcome to the retirement world…. Again."

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Gwyneth Paltrow added: "And WE LOVE YOU."

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Brady and Bündchen share two children together, a son Benjamin, 13, and daughter Vivian, 12. In February 2022, the seven-time Super Bowl winner made his first retirement announcement, but returned to the NFL the following month.

The blonde beauty had shared her concerns over Brady continuing to play football, telling <a href="https://www.elle.com/fashion/a41095078/gisele-bundchen-interview-future-plans/">Elle</a> in September: "I have my concerns. This is a very violent sport, and I have my children and I would like him to be more present."

She added: "I’ve done my part, which is [to] be there for [Tom]. I moved to Boston, and I focused on creating a cocoon and a loving environment for my children to grow up in and to be there supporting him and his dreams.

"Seeing my children succeed and become the beautiful little humans that they are, seeing him succeed, and being fulfilled in his career - it makes me happy. At this point in my life, I feel like I’ve done a good job on that."
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<p>Gisele Bündchen has responded to her ex-husband Tom Brady's announcement that he'll be retiring - for good this time.</p>
<p>On Wednesday, 45-year-old Brady took to Instagram to share the news that he is finally leaving the sport after 23 seasons.</p>
<p>The legendary quarterback <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/tom-brady-is-retiring-for-good-after-23-nfl-seasons">confirmed in a video that when his final season</a> with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers comes to a close, he will retire from the NFL.</p>
<p>He said in the video: "Good morning guys. I’ll get to the point right away. I’m retiring. For good. 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>"I won’t be long-winded, you only get one super emotional retirement essay, and I used mine up last year. So, I really thank you guys, so much, to every single one of you for supporting me.</p>
<p>"My family, my friends, my teammates, my competitors, I could go on forever, there’s too many. Thank you guys for allowing me to live my absolute dream. I wouldn’t change a thing. Love you all."</p>
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<p>Now, 42-year-old Bündchen, who in October <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/celebrity/tom-brady-and-gisele-bundchen-will-file-divorce-documents-today-per-report">filed for divorce from Brady</a> - her husband of 13 years - has broken her silence regarding the sports star's decision to announce his retirement yet again.</p>
<p>"Wishing you only wonderful things in this new chapter of your life," the Brazilian supermodel wrote in a comment under the post, including a prayer hands emoji.</p>
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<p>A number of fellow celebs have also weighed in on the news, with Kate Hudson writing: "I know I can say this for my whole fam, it’s been an honor to watch such a phenomenal career. You brought us all much joy for so many years. Welcome to the next chapter, may it bring as many blessings as the last two decades."</p>
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<p>Serena Williams penned: "I’m getting teary eyed watching this. Sad to see you go. Welcome to the retirement world…. Again."</p>
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<p>Gwyneth Paltrow added: "And WE LOVE YOU."</p>
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<p>Brady and Bündchen share two children together, a son Benjamin, 13, and daughter Vivian, 12. In February 2022, the seven-time Super Bowl winner made his first retirement announcement, but returned to the NFL the following month.</p>
<p>The blonde beauty had shared her concerns over Brady continuing to play football, telling <a href="https://www.elle.com/fashion/a41095078/gisele-bundchen-interview-future-plans/">Elle</a> in September: "I have my concerns. This is a very violent sport, and I have my children and I would like him to be more present."</p>
<p>She added: "I’ve done my part, which is [to] be there for [Tom]. I moved to Boston, and I focused on creating a cocoon and a loving environment for my children to grow up in and to be there supporting him and his dreams.</p>
<p>"Seeing my children succeed and become the beautiful little humans that they are, seeing him succeed, and being fulfilled in his career - it makes me happy. At this point in my life, I feel like I’ve done a good job on that."</p>
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Gisele Bündchen breaks silence on ex-husband Tom Brady's retirement announcement

More details have emerged about the mother-of-two who went missing on a footpath, with her partner and parents now speaking out about her disappearance.

Nicola Bulley, 45, went missing on (January 27), with the <a href="https://vt.co/news/missing-woman-shared-eerie-posts-before-vanishing-on-footpath-leaving-her-dog-behind">last sighting of her</a> on a footpath while she was walking her dog near the River Wyre in St Michael’s on Wyre, Lancashire, at around 9:15 AM, per the <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-64462917" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BBC</a>.

The alarm about her disappearance was raised at around 10:30 AM after another dog walker noticed Nicola's brown cocker spaniel running around by itself with no owner in sight.

Questions have been raised about how the 45-year-old suddenly went missing, as her phone was found on a park bench still connected to a work conference call.

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Nicola’s parents - Ernest, 73, and Dot, 72 - spoke to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/missing-nicola-bulley-10-key-29105962" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mirror</a> where they vowed never to stop searching for their daughter. "If the worst came to the worst and she was never found, how will we deal with that for the rest of our lives?" they said.

Drones and helicopters have been drafted in to help search for the missing woman, but there has been no luck as of yet.

The <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11701007/Police-sniffer-dogs-search-river-perimeter-deserted-house-hunt-Nicola-Bulley.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daily Mail</a> reported that the local resident who found Nicola's dog described the canine as being dry, indicating it hadn't been in the river, but it was in an "agitated state."

Ernest revealed there is no reason to believe that the mother-of-two left of her own accord, as: "She had done her work and she was very upbeat about getting her mortgage sorted."

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He also described his last interaction with his daughter: "I said we better go now and Nicola came to the front door, and I gave her a kiss and told her I loved her and that was the last conversation I had with her."

Ernest also revealed that he had a conversation with the police who are looking for his daughter, and they revealed that they don't believe that she was taken.

Nicola's partner Paul shared his heartbreak with the Daily Mail: "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."

Volunteer rescue teams have searched a large abandoned house across the river, opposite the bench from where her phone was found, but they don't have the ability to go inside.

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Police have also spoken to a witness who is believed to be the last person to see Nicola before she vanished. He is an unidentified man, aged around 70, white, 6ft tall, and well-built, who was walking a small white fluffy dog on a lead.

It has been five days since Nicola went missing, and Lancashire police are urging anybody with information to come forward.
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<p>More details have emerged about the mother-of-two who went missing on a footpath, with her partner and parents now speaking out about her disappearance.</p>
<p>Nicola Bulley, 45, went missing on (January 27), with the <a href="https://vt.co/news/missing-woman-shared-eerie-posts-before-vanishing-on-footpath-leaving-her-dog-behind">last sighting of her</a> on a footpath while she was walking her dog near the River Wyre in St Michael’s on Wyre, Lancashire, at around 9:15 AM, per the <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-64462917" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BBC</a>.</p>
<p>The alarm about her disappearance was raised at around 10:30 AM after another dog walker noticed Nicola's brown cocker spaniel running around by itself with no owner in sight.</p>
<p>Questions have been raised about how the 45-year-old suddenly went missing, as her phone was found on a park bench still connected to a work conference call.</p>
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<p>Nicola’s parents - Ernest, 73, and Dot, 72 - spoke to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/missing-nicola-bulley-10-key-29105962" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mirror</a> where they vowed never to stop searching for their daughter. "If the worst came to the worst and she was never found, how will we deal with that for the rest of our lives?" they said.</p>
<p>Drones and helicopters have been drafted in to help search for the missing woman, but there has been no luck as of yet.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11701007/Police-sniffer-dogs-search-river-perimeter-deserted-house-hunt-Nicola-Bulley.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daily Mail</a> reported that the local resident who found Nicola's dog described the canine as being dry, indicating it hadn't been in the river, but it was in an "agitated state."</p>
<p>Ernest revealed there is no reason to believe that the mother-of-two left of her own accord, as: "She had done her work and she was very upbeat about getting her mortgage sorted."</p>
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<p>He also described his last interaction with his daughter: "I said we better go now and Nicola came to the front door, and I gave her a kiss and told her I loved her and that was the last conversation I had with her."</p>
<p>Ernest also revealed that he had a conversation with the police who are looking for his daughter, and they revealed that they don't believe that she was taken.</p>
<p>Nicola's partner Paul shared his heartbreak with the Daily Mail: "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>
<p>Volunteer rescue teams have searched a large abandoned house across the river, opposite the bench from where her phone was found, but they don't have the ability to go inside.</p>
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<p>Police have also spoken to a witness who is believed to be the last person to see Nicola before she vanished. He is an unidentified man, aged around 70, white, 6ft tall, and well-built, who was walking a small white fluffy dog on a lead.</p>
<p>It has been five days since Nicola went missing, and Lancashire police are urging anybody with information to come forward.</p>
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More devastating details about missing mom who 'vanished' on footpath emerge

Steve-O has shared a heartbreaking message to Jackass co-star Bam Margera, urging him to get help following a recent online outburst.

Bam, 43, had taken to Instagram to share a throwback photo of himself with Steve-O, 48, and Johnny Knoxville, 51, in which he hit out at the latter in the caption.

He told his followers: "One arm is a best friend who had my f**king back all along, another arm is a poser. A pro creation thief.

"If Jeff Tremaine was in this photo, he would be [too] greedy to fit. F**k jeff. Remember I tattooed that on me long ago jeff? It's because I knew who you were all along. @steveo much love and respect."

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Bam had fallen out with Knoxville last year, suing him and Paramount over wrongful termination from the movie Jackass Forever.

Steve-O responded to Bam in the comments, encouraging him to focus on his recovery and spending time with his family rather than sending vitriol to his former friend and co-star online.

The entertainer reportedly wrote: "Bam, last night you had your five year old son with you on stage at my show, and you were blessed with the chance to spend another day or two with him - then as soon as you left my show, you stayed up all night getting loaded enough to think it was a good idea to post more vile nonsense like this.

"I hope you understand how awful that is. You say you want to have a relationship with your son, but your actions guarantee the exact opposite will happen."

He added: "I brought you on tour with me in hopes that I could get you to see what's possible for you if you choose recovery.

"I've tried everything I can, but I can't force you to get honest and do the work of recovery. I wish you could know how much I've hated feeling braced for news of your death, but you're making it clear that I have no other choice.

"You're dying, brother, and it sucks that I can't do anything to save you."

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Johnny, for his part, doesn't appear to have hard feelings against Bam, telling <a href="https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/johnny-knoxville-bam-margera-jackass-reboot-1235407432/">Variety</a> in October: "I haven't spoken to Bam in about a year and a half, give or take six months.

"[Jackass director] Jeff Tremaine, Steve-O, and I had a face-to-face meeting with Bam and his wife, trying to figure out how to get him help. Then we had a Zoom as a group not long after that, and that was the last time I talked to him."

He added: "It boils down to: I love Bam. I know that a lot has happened. I just want him to get well for himself and his family. I love the guy, and I want him to get well and stay well."

Bam - real name Brandon Cole Margera - has been in rehab multiple times for substance abuse, but left a court-ordered treatment facility in early September, as well as disappearing from the facility twice over the summer.

The TV star has been open about his struggles with addiction in the past, previously revealing that he had become dependent on Adderall and painkillers due to his death-defying stunts.

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Last May, he marked "one year of treatment" for drug and alcohol dependence at a facility in Boca Raton, and was planning to attend outpatient sessions for the following two months.

However, he went missing in June and was found days later in a hotel by a crisis intervention team and Sheriff's deputies, claiming he had left the facility as he feared he would be kept away from his four-year-old son, Phoenix Wolf.

Bam also ended up <a href="https://vt.co/news/entertainment-news/jackass-star-bam-margera-hospitalized-reportedly-put-on-a-ventilator">in hospital in December </a>after a serious case of pneumonia was complicated by also contracting Covid-19, leaving him in intensive care on a ventilator.

He revealed<a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/bam-margera-was-basically-pronounced-dead-in-hospital-after-having-4-seizures"> just how dire the situation got</a> on Steve-O's Wild Ride! podcast, explaining: "I basically was pronounced dead on Elvis' birthday - December 8th - I did not know that I had like gnarly Covid, my body was shutting down and I went into four seizures."

Bam added: "I bit my tongue so hard it was like nearly falling off, it got so swollen and puffy it wouldn't fit in my mouth. I was drinking the infected blood which gave me pneumonia as well."
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<p>Steve-O has shared a heartbreaking message to Jackass co-star Bam Margera, urging him to get help following a recent online outburst.</p>
<p>Bam, 43, had taken to Instagram to share a throwback photo of himself with Steve-O, 48, and Johnny Knoxville, 51, in which he hit out at the latter in the caption.</p>
<p>He told his followers: "One arm is a best friend who had my f**king back all along, another arm is a poser. A pro creation thief.</p>
<p>"If Jeff Tremaine was in this photo, he would be [too] greedy to fit. F**k jeff. Remember I tattooed that on me long ago jeff? It's because I knew who you were all along. @steveo much love and respect."</p>
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<p>Bam had fallen out with Knoxville last year, suing him and Paramount over wrongful termination from the movie Jackass Forever.</p>
<p>Steve-O responded to Bam in the comments, encouraging him to focus on his recovery and spending time with his family rather than sending vitriol to his former friend and co-star online.</p>
<p>The entertainer reportedly wrote: "Bam, last night you had your five year old son with you on stage at my show, and you were blessed with the chance to spend another day or two with him - then as soon as you left my show, you stayed up all night getting loaded enough to think it was a good idea to post more vile nonsense like this.</p>
<p>"I hope you understand how awful that is. You say you want to have a relationship with your son, but your actions guarantee the exact opposite will happen."</p>
<p>He added: "I brought you on tour with me in hopes that I could get you to see what's possible for you if you choose recovery.</p>
<p>"I've tried everything I can, but I can't force you to get honest and do the work of recovery. I wish you could know how much I've hated feeling braced for news of your death, but you're making it clear that I have no other choice.</p>
<p>"You're dying, brother, and it sucks that I can't do anything to save you."</p>
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<p>Johnny, for his part, doesn't appear to have hard feelings against Bam, telling <a href="https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/johnny-knoxville-bam-margera-jackass-reboot-1235407432/">Variety</a> in October: "I haven't spoken to Bam in about a year and a half, give or take six months.</p>
<p>"[Jackass director] Jeff Tremaine, Steve-O, and I had a face-to-face meeting with Bam and his wife, trying to figure out how to get him help. Then we had a Zoom as a group not long after that, and that was the last time I talked to him."</p>
<p>He added: "It boils down to: I love Bam. I know that a lot has happened. I just want him to get well for himself and his family. I love the guy, and I want him to get well and stay well."</p>
<p>Bam - real name Brandon Cole Margera - has been in rehab multiple times for substance abuse, but left a court-ordered treatment facility in early September, as well as disappearing from the facility twice over the summer.</p>
<p>The TV star has been open about his struggles with addiction in the past, previously revealing that he had become dependent on Adderall and painkillers due to his death-defying stunts.</p>
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<p>Last May, he marked "one year of treatment" for drug and alcohol dependence at a facility in Boca Raton, and was planning to attend outpatient sessions for the following two months.</p>
<p>However, he went missing in June and was found days later in a hotel by a crisis intervention team and Sheriff's deputies, claiming he had left the facility as he feared he would be kept away from his four-year-old son, Phoenix Wolf.</p>
<p>Bam also ended up <a href="https://vt.co/news/entertainment-news/jackass-star-bam-margera-hospitalized-reportedly-put-on-a-ventilator">in hospital in December </a>after a serious case of pneumonia was complicated by also contracting Covid-19, leaving him in intensive care on a ventilator.</p>
<p>He revealed<a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/bam-margera-was-basically-pronounced-dead-in-hospital-after-having-4-seizures"> just how dire the situation got</a> on Steve-O's Wild Ride! podcast, explaining: "I basically was pronounced dead on Elvis' birthday - December 8th - I did not know that I had like gnarly Covid, my body was shutting down and I went into four seizures."</p>
<p>Bam added: "I bit my tongue so hard it was like nearly falling off, it got so swollen and puffy it wouldn't fit in my mouth. I was drinking the infected blood which gave me pneumonia as well."</p>
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Steve-O says he can't save 'dying' Bam Margera in heartbreaking note to 'Jackass' co-star

Female Twitch streamers have reacted to a content creator who broke down in tears after he was caught watching x-rated deepfakes of them.

A Twitch streamer named Atrioc was slammed on social media after it was revealed that he went on a pornographic website that sells deepfakes of other content creators.

The website in question allegedly creates and distributes the photos without the consent of the people pictured - with some of them being female Twitch streamers.

In this case, viewers claimed that Atrioc was looking at indecent photos of the platform's stars, <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/pokimane">Pokimane</a>, <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/maya/videos">Maya Higa</a>, and <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/qtcinderella">QTCinderella</a>, after they noticed an open tab on his browser leading to the deepfake website.
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Watch Twitch streamer Atrioc's apology below:  </strong></p>
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On January 30, a clip was posted online of the streamer admitting to the situation and issuing an apology to the women involved.

Appearing alongside his wife Arianna on the livestream, the streamer said: "I was on a regular-a** normal website and there was an ad, there's an ad on every f***ing video for this f***ing... I know other people must be clicking it because it's on every f***ing video."

"I click it and I'm f**king in this f**king rabbit hole and at 2:00AM I f***ing, I dunno I got morbidly curious and I click something," he continued.

"It's gross, it's gross and I'm sorry, I really am. I really f***ing am," he said, adding, "I just really want to get it to go out there it's not a f**king pattern of behavior."

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One of the Twitch streamers involved - QTCinderella - hosted a tearful livestream on January 30 and said that she would sue the person responsible for creating the x-rated images.

"F*** the f***ing internet. F*** the constant exploitation and objectification of women, it's exhausting. F*** Atrioc for showing it to thousands of people. F*** the people DMing me pictures of myself from that website. F*** you all," she vented.

"To the person that made that website, I’m going to f***ing sue you. I promise you. With every part of my soul, I’m going to f***ing sue you. That’s all I have to say," she concluded.

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She also took to Twitter to add to her previous statement, saying seeing herself naked "should not be a part of this job," and added: "I want to scream. Stop. Everybody f***ing stop. Stop spreading it. Stop advertising it. Stop."

Another woman on the platform joined in the discourse and wrote: "Stop sexualizing people without their consent. That’s it, that’s the tweet."
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<p>Female Twitch streamers have reacted to a content creator who broke down in tears after he was caught watching x-rated deepfakes of them.</p>
<p>A Twitch streamer named Atrioc was slammed on social media after it was revealed that he went on a pornographic website that sells deepfakes of other content creators.</p>
<p>The website in question allegedly creates and distributes the photos without the consent of the people pictured - with some of them being female Twitch streamers.</p>
<p>In this case, viewers claimed that Atrioc was looking at indecent photos of the platform's stars, <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/pokimane">Pokimane</a>, <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/maya/videos">Maya Higa</a>, and <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/qtcinderella">QTCinderella</a>, after they noticed an open tab on his browser leading to the deepfake website.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Watch Twitch streamer Atrioc's apology below:  </strong></p>
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<p>On January 30, a clip was posted online of the streamer admitting to the situation and issuing an apology to the women involved.</p>
<p>Appearing alongside his wife Arianna on the livestream, the streamer said: "I was on a regular-a** normal website and there was an ad, there's an ad on every f***ing video for this f***ing... I know other people must be clicking it because it's on every f***ing video."</p>
<p>"I click it and I'm f**king in this f**king rabbit hole and at 2:00AM I f***ing, I dunno I got morbidly curious and I click something," he continued.</p>
<p>"It's gross, it's gross and I'm sorry, I really am. I really f***ing am," he said, adding, "I just really want to get it to go out there it's not a f**king pattern of behavior."</p>
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<p>One of the Twitch streamers involved - QTCinderella - hosted a tearful livestream on January 30 and said that she would sue the person responsible for creating the x-rated images.</p>
<p>"F*** the f***ing internet. F*** the constant exploitation and objectification of women, it's exhausting. F*** Atrioc for showing it to thousands of people. F*** the people DMing me pictures of myself from that website. F*** you all," she vented.</p>
<p>"To the person that made that website, I’m going to f***ing sue you. I promise you. With every part of my soul, I’m going to f***ing sue you. That’s all I have to say," she concluded.</p>
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<p>She also took to Twitter to add to her previous statement, saying seeing herself naked "should not be a part of this job," and added: "I want to scream. Stop. Everybody f***ing stop. Stop spreading it. Stop advertising it. Stop."</p>
<p>Another woman on the platform joined in the discourse and wrote: "Stop sexualizing people without their consent. That’s it, that’s the tweet."</p>
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Streamers respond to Twitch star's breakdown after being caught watching x-rated deepfakes of them

An expert on UFOs has given us yet another thing to be concerned about as he claims extraterrestrials aren't going to come to Earth in peace.

Just in case you weren't panicked enough about the fate of our world due to the climate crisis, war, or maybe some sort of <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/people-are-calling-new-show-the-last-of-us-perfect-after-only-one-episode">The Last Of Us</a> pandemic... it appears aliens could also prove to be an issue.

Our species has long been intrigued by life in outer space as we constantly question whether or not we are alone in the Universe, and as sci-fi author Arthur C. Clark said: “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.”

If a UFO does come to earth and it proves to be a less-than-friendly encounter, perhaps being the only habitable planet in the Universe might not be a bad thing.

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Malcolm Robinson is one of the UK's leading extraterrestrial specialists, having written over 10 books on the subject and doing in-depth research into possible UFO sightings.

The expert sat down with the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/ive-been-investigating-ufos-45-29058307?utm_source=facebook.com&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=star_main&amp;fbclid=IwAR2Ul2rgfUskhsZQeNJsWWaiJS8dYEi8I6Qcq6fm41Iy6U4SLZOrO2IxfiQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daily Star</a> where he explained that although the majority of UFO experiences can be explained away, the small percentage of unanswerable encounters are what he and his colleagues attempt to crack.

He explains that alien life has been known to our species for much of our existence, as old cave drawings depict unexplainable encounters.

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Robinson urged that there is reason to be concerned about intergalactic travelers. He said: "They have an agenda for sure, we can but speculate. I wouldn't say they are peaceful, due to the thousands of UFO abductions worldwide."

The expert said that he began studying UFOs at the age of 20, largely because he wanted to explain them away as he didn't believe in their existence, but has since come to understand that he was wrong.

Robinson continued to explain that aliens in movies and on TV aren't too far away from the physical appearances described by those who have allegedly encountered them.

"[These are] small childlike creatures, about 3 to 4 feet in height with bluey-grey translucent skin, large pear-shaped heads with inky black wrap-around eyes. No sign of any genitalia," he said.

"These small greys are the most commonly reported entities seen in close proximity to UFOs."

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Let us be honest here - if a species has the capability of traveling between galaxies then we don't stand a chance against fighting them off if they mean us harm.

Maybe Donald Trump knew something we didn't when he created the Space Force...
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<p>An expert on UFOs has given us yet another thing to be concerned about as he claims extraterrestrials aren't going to come to Earth in peace.</p>
<p>Just in case you weren't panicked enough about the fate of our world due to the climate crisis, war, or maybe some sort of <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/people-are-calling-new-show-the-last-of-us-perfect-after-only-one-episode">The Last Of Us</a> pandemic... it appears aliens could also prove to be an issue.</p>
<p>Our species has long been intrigued by life in outer space as we constantly question whether or not we are alone in the Universe, and as sci-fi author Arthur C. Clark said: “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.”</p>
<p>If a UFO does come to earth and it proves to be a less-than-friendly encounter, perhaps being the only habitable planet in the Universe might not be a bad thing.</p>
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<p>Malcolm Robinson is one of the UK's leading extraterrestrial specialists, having written over 10 books on the subject and doing in-depth research into possible UFO sightings.</p>
<p>The expert sat down with the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/ive-been-investigating-ufos-45-29058307?utm_source=facebook.com&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=star_main&amp;fbclid=IwAR2Ul2rgfUskhsZQeNJsWWaiJS8dYEi8I6Qcq6fm41Iy6U4SLZOrO2IxfiQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daily Star</a> where he explained that although the majority of UFO experiences can be explained away, the small percentage of unanswerable encounters are what he and his colleagues attempt to crack.</p>
<p>He explains that alien life has been known to our species for much of our existence, as old cave drawings depict unexplainable encounters.</p>
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<p>Robinson urged that there is reason to be concerned about intergalactic travelers. He said: "They have an agenda for sure, we can but speculate. I wouldn't say they are peaceful, due to the thousands of UFO abductions worldwide."</p>
<p>The expert said that he began studying UFOs at the age of 20, largely because he wanted to explain them away as he didn't believe in their existence, but has since come to understand that he was wrong.</p>
<p>Robinson continued to explain that aliens in movies and on TV aren't too far away from the physical appearances described by those who have allegedly encountered them.</p>
<p>"[These are] small childlike creatures, about 3 to 4 feet in height with bluey-grey translucent skin, large pear-shaped heads with inky black wrap-around eyes. No sign of any genitalia," he said.</p>
<p>"These small greys are the most commonly reported entities seen in close proximity to UFOs."</p>
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<p>Let us be honest here - if a species has the capability of traveling between galaxies then we don't stand a chance against fighting them off if they mean us harm.</p>
<p>Maybe Donald Trump knew something we didn't when he created the Space Force...</p>
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UFO expert says aliens aren't coming in peace

<a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/savannah-chrisley-will-take-custody-of-her-brother-and-niece-after-parents-were-sentenced-to-federal-prison" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Savannah Chrisley</a> has shared that her younger brother is finding it difficult to adjust after their parents, <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/todd-and-julie-chrisley-will-appeal-after-difficult-prison-sentencing-attorney-says" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Todd and Julie Chrisley</a>, were sent to federal prison.

On January 17, the Chrisley Knows Best stars <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/todd-and-julie-chrisley-head-to-separate-federal-prisons-to-begin-their-sentences" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported to their individual prison locations</a> for their federal tax fraud case convictions which included wire fraud, tax evasion, and conspiracy to commit bank fraud.

Todd, 53, is sentenced to 12 years and has reported to Federal Correctional Institution Pensacola in Florida while Julie, 50, is serving seven years and was sent to Federal Medical Center Lexington in Lexington, Kentucky.

On the latest episode of her <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trashbox-tabloids-and-the-truth/id1649201369?i=1000597396804">Unlocked podcast</a>, their 25-year-old daughter opened up about her "toughest week" and how 16-year-old brother Grayson and her 10-year-old niece are finding the situation.
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Watch Savannah's podcast episode below: </strong></p>
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In the episode - which was recorded on January 24 - Savannah said: "It's been hard. It's been hard to understand, process, and also help two kids process what's going on in our life."

The reality TV star said that she is in a "unique situation" trying to support the children and added: "I'm helping to guide Chloe and Grayson through this process.

"And I'm having to guide them through this process as I'm trying to guide myself through this process which is very, very difficult," she continued. "I'm trying to stand strong and not break and be strong for them. So they feel comfortable enough to break down, and it's tough."

The Sassy by Savannah founder emotionally spoke about how her teenage sibling is doing amid her parents' legal troubles and said: "Grayson is 16 years old, [and] there's so much growth going on with him right now. And it breaks my heart to know that my parents are missing out on that.

"Last night, Gray had a breakdown," she revealed, "and he's trying to process my parents and the situation that they're in and how that's not the image that he wants to have of them."

[caption id="attachment_1263192643" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1263192643 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/2CJ2RHP.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1081" /> The Chrisley family found fame with their reality show. Credit: Everett Collection Inc / Alamy[/caption]

Savannah also admitted that Chloe - who is the daughter of Kyle Chrisley and <a href="https://vt.co/news/us/mom-of-todd-chrisley-and-julie-chrisleys-adopted-daughter-10-fighting-to-regain-custody" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Angela Victoria Johnson</a> - is struggling to adapt to her new normal.

The podcaster said she is "trying to process them being gone and missing her mom," and recalled a recent incident when she was driving with her niece and faced questions about why her parents had been taken away from her.

"She looked at me with tears just rolling down her face and said, 'Guess what? I pray all the time. I pray for mom and dad to get home, I pray all day and guess what Sassy? Nothing happens - it doesn't work.' And when a 10-year-old says that to you, how do you respond?", she said.

Savannah has previously opened up about her own struggles with her parents' ordeal and said her life was <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/savannah-chrisley-says-her-life-has-been-falling-apart-since-parents-were-sent-to-federal-prison" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"falling apart"</a> but she has continued to stick by them as they maintain their innocence and plan to appeal their sentences, per <a href="https://www.today.com/popculture/news/todd-julie-chrisley-appeal-prison-sentencing-attorney-says-rcna58468">Today</a>.

Due to their prolonged terms, the TV personality disclosed that she will now be <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/savannah-chrisley-will-take-custody-of-her-brother-and-niece-after-parents-were-sentenced-to-federal-prison" target="_blank" rel="noopener">taking custody</a> of her teenage brother and her niece - who was also adopted by <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/todd-and-julie-chrisley-expected-to-give-up-9-million-mansions-to-pay-17-2-million-fine" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Todd and Julie</a>.
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<p><a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/savannah-chrisley-will-take-custody-of-her-brother-and-niece-after-parents-were-sentenced-to-federal-prison" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Savannah Chrisley</a> has shared that her younger brother is finding it difficult to adjust after their parents, <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/todd-and-julie-chrisley-will-appeal-after-difficult-prison-sentencing-attorney-says" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Todd and Julie Chrisley</a>, were sent to federal prison.</p>
<p>On January 17, the Chrisley Knows Best stars <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/todd-and-julie-chrisley-head-to-separate-federal-prisons-to-begin-their-sentences" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported to their individual prison locations</a> for their federal tax fraud case convictions which included wire fraud, tax evasion, and conspiracy to commit bank fraud.</p>
<p>Todd, 53, is sentenced to 12 years and has reported to Federal Correctional Institution Pensacola in Florida while Julie, 50, is serving seven years and was sent to Federal Medical Center Lexington in Lexington, Kentucky.</p>
<p>On the latest episode of her <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trashbox-tabloids-and-the-truth/id1649201369?i=1000597396804">Unlocked podcast</a>, their 25-year-old daughter opened up about her "toughest week" and how 16-year-old brother Grayson and her 10-year-old niece are finding the situation.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Watch Savannah's podcast episode below: </strong></p>
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<p>In the episode - which was recorded on January 24 - Savannah said: "It's been hard. It's been hard to understand, process, and also help two kids process what's going on in our life."</p>
<p>The reality TV star said that she is in a "unique situation" trying to support the children and added: "I'm helping to guide Chloe and Grayson through this process.</p>
<p>"And I'm having to guide them through this process as I'm trying to guide myself through this process which is very, very difficult," she continued. "I'm trying to stand strong and not break and be strong for them. So they feel comfortable enough to break down, and it's tough."</p>
<p>The Sassy by Savannah founder emotionally spoke about how her teenage sibling is doing amid her parents' legal troubles and said: "Grayson is 16 years old, [and] there's so much growth going on with him right now. And it breaks my heart to know that my parents are missing out on that.</p>
<p>"Last night, Gray had a breakdown," she revealed, "and he's trying to process my parents and the situation that they're in and how that's not the image that he wants to have of them."</p>
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<p>Savannah also admitted that Chloe - who is the daughter of Kyle Chrisley and <a href="https://vt.co/news/us/mom-of-todd-chrisley-and-julie-chrisleys-adopted-daughter-10-fighting-to-regain-custody" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Angela Victoria Johnson</a> - is struggling to adapt to her new normal.</p>
<p>The podcaster said she is "trying to process them being gone and missing her mom," and recalled a recent incident when she was driving with her niece and faced questions about why her parents had been taken away from her.</p>
<p>"She looked at me with tears just rolling down her face and said, 'Guess what? I pray all the time. I pray for mom and dad to get home, I pray all day and guess what Sassy? Nothing happens - it doesn't work.' And when a 10-year-old says that to you, how do you respond?", she said.</p>
<p>Savannah has previously opened up about her own struggles with her parents' ordeal and said her life was <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/savannah-chrisley-says-her-life-has-been-falling-apart-since-parents-were-sent-to-federal-prison" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"falling apart"</a> but she has continued to stick by them as they maintain their innocence and plan to appeal their sentences, per <a href="https://www.today.com/popculture/news/todd-julie-chrisley-appeal-prison-sentencing-attorney-says-rcna58468">Today</a>.</p>
<p>Due to their prolonged terms, the TV personality disclosed that she will now be <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/savannah-chrisley-will-take-custody-of-her-brother-and-niece-after-parents-were-sentenced-to-federal-prison" target="_blank" rel="noopener">taking custody</a> of her teenage brother and her niece - who was also adopted by <a href="https://vt.co/entertainment/todd-and-julie-chrisley-expected-to-give-up-9-million-mansions-to-pay-17-2-million-fine" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Todd and Julie</a>.</p>
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Savannah Chrisley says her brother, 16, had a 'breakdown' after parents were sent to federal prison

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.

[caption id="attachment_1263192653" align="aligncenter" width="2560"]<img class="wp-image-1263192653 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/2H34R6B-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1707" /> Baldwin has been accused of violating gun safety rules over the fatal shooting of Hutchins. Credit: ZUMA Press Inc / Alamy[/caption]

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

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.

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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."

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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."

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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."

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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>


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

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."
<h6>Featured image credit: KIKE CALVO / Alamy</h6>

<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>
<h2>Featured image credit: KIKE CALVO / Alamy</h2>


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.

[caption id="attachment_1263192543" align="aligncenter" width="1923"]<img class="wp-image-1263192543 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/2HPF6B8.jpg" alt="" width="1923" height="2471" /> Pamela Anderson hasn't let working in an image-driven industry stop her from embracing aging. Credit: Album / Alamy[/caption]

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."
<h6>Featured image credit: <span id="automationThirdPartyAgencyName">Sipa US</span> / Alamy</h6>

<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>
<h2>Featured image credit: Sipa US / Alamy</h2>


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

<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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<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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Pamela Anderson split up with Kid Rock over 'Borat'

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/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."

[caption id="attachment_1263192619" align="aligncenter" width="844"]<img class="wp-image-1263192619 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-01-at-16.01.20.jpg" alt="" width="844" height="1250" /> Police have urged the public not to put themselves in danger when helping with the search. Credit: PA Images / Alamy[/caption]

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/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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 Police have urged the public not to put themselves in danger when helping with the search. Credit: PA Images / Alamy</h1>
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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'

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.

[caption id="attachment_1263192398" align="aligncenter" width="2560"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1263192398" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/01/BABFKY-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1660" /> The Eastern Brown snake. Credit: cbstockfoto / Alamy[/caption]

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.

[caption id="attachment_1263192400" align="aligncenter" width="876"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1263192400" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/01/Screenshot-2023-01-31-at-16.28.54.png" alt="" width="876" height="580" /> The Eastern Brown is one of the deadliest snakes in the world. Credit: Ken Griffiths / Alamy[/caption]

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.

[caption id="attachment_1263192401" align="aligncenter" width="2560"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1263192401" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/01/W7FNDR-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1707" /> Advice states to not approach these snakes, but to call snake experts to safely remove them. Credit: Ken Griffiths / Alamy[/caption]

<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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 The Eastern Brown snake. Credit: cbstockfoto / Alamy</h1>
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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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 The Eastern Brown is one of the deadliest snakes in the world. Credit: Ken Griffiths / Alamy</h1>
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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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            <img class="size-full wp-image-1263192401" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/01/W7FNDR-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1707" /><figcaption class='op-vertical-below'>
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 Advice states to not approach these snakes, but to call snake experts to safely remove them. Credit: Ken Griffiths / Alamy</h1>
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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.

[caption id="attachment_1263192613" align="aligncenter" width="1535"]<img class="wp-image-1263192613 size-full" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/lighthouse.jpg" alt="" width="1535" height="800" /> Garay fell off the steep coastal cliff near a lighthouse in Cabo Rojo. Credit: Imagebroker / Alamy[/caption]

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!
<h6>Featured image credit: Lesley Johnson / Alamy</h6>

<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>
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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.

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"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."
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<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>
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22-year-old basketball coach fired after posing as 13-year-old in junior varsity game

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.

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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]"

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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!
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<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.

[caption id="attachment_1263192483" align="aligncenter" width="864"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1263192483" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-01-at-11.27.24.png" alt="" width="864" height="585" /> The incident took place at Ben-Gurion airport in Israel. Credit: Arco / Schoening / Alamy[/caption]

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.

[caption id="attachment_1263192484" align="aligncenter" width="2560"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1263192484" src="https://img.vt.co/2023/02/2BK3126-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1652" /> Ryanair staff were left shocked as the couple walked away. Credit: Brian Lawless / Alamy[/caption]

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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 The incident took place at Ben-Gurion airport in Israel. Credit: Arco / Schoening / Alamy</h1>
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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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 The couple didn't want to pay for their baby to have a ticket. Credit: Adam Ján Figeľ / Alamy</h1>
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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!
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<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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