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The US and Russia have agreed to a deal that has seen jailed basketball star Brittney Griner released in exchange for Viktor Bout, a notorious arms dealer nicknamed “The Merchant of Death.” Following headlines regarding Griner's Russian imprisonment over the last year, many of us are familiar with her story.…
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The grandfather of Athena Strand has spoken out following the heartbreaking death of the 7-year-old in Texas. Last week, Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin shared the tragic news that, after two days of searching, the body of Athena Strand had been found. At the time, Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin…
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At 5AM off the coast of Nigeria on the stormy, rain-swept morning of Sunday, May 26, 2013, one of the most remarkable survival stories of all time occurred onboard a doomed cargo ship. Harrison Okene was working as a cook onboard a tugboat with a crew of 12 off the…
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Warning - this article contains information some people will find distressing. Authorities have released more details surrounding the death of seven-year-old Athena Strand. Last week, the nation was stunned to learn of the news that Athena's body had been discovered following a search that involved around 200 volunteers and members…
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One woman has come up with a solution to her "daily struggle" of trying to figure out which hand is her left and her right. Many people have come up with their own unique ways to remember which direction is which but the effort is still very real for those…
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The manager of an Olive Garden restaurant has reportedly been fired after sending employees a maniacal memo that warned they'd be out of work if they took time off over the Christmas period. According to KCTV5 the manager from Kansas - who has remained anonymous - went viral for complaining…
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Elon Musk has reportedly turned Twitter HQ into a hotel for staff, which could result in a possible building code violation. Musk, 51, bought Twitter for $44 billion in October and has been making headlines for a variety of reasons, including laying off staff members, and giving his employees "insane…
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The body of a cave diver who suffered what was described as "the worst death imaginable" is still entombed over a decade later. On November 24, 2009, medical student and dad-of-one John Edward Jones went on a spelunking trip with friends and family in the Nutty Putty Cave in Utah…
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Hedge-fund billionaire Ken Griffin treated 10,000 of his employees and their families to an all-expenses-paid vacation to Walt Disney World following a bumper year of profits. Citadel CEO Griffin - who is estimated to be worth $32 billion - picked up the tab for the elaborate party, as well as…
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Imagine trying to fill up your gas and having an armed guard standing at your side and watching your every move. Sadly, this is the reality at a gas station in North Philadephia, after local gas station operator Neil Patel hired private security guards with weapons to protect his business.…
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Actor Kathleen Ebbs has slammed a swimming bath after being told to "cover up" after a man complained that there were "children around". The 24-year-old non-binary influencer shared a video on Instagram revealing that while they were sunbathing topless at the Dawn Fraser Baths in Sydney, Australia, they were approached…
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The mother of Todd and Julie Chrisley's adopted daughter is fighting to regain custody of the child after the pair were sentenced for tax evasion. As reported by WSB-TV Atlanta, Todd Chrisley, 53, and his wife and Julie, 49, were sentenced to a combined total of 19 years imprisonment. During…
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Following the devastating attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, over 150 songs were banned from the radio. The decision was made by Clear Channel Communications - known today as iHeartMedia - in an effort to prevent any tracks being played that would be deemed…
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A Home Depot worker in North Carolina has sadly died after being pushed by a shoplifter he was attempting to confront. Gary Rasor, 83, was captured on surveillance footage attempting to stop the man who was fleeing the store with three pressure washers in a shopping cart on October 18,…
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An award-winning jazz musician has been tragically killed after being hit by two trains within minutes of each other after his car got stuck on a railroad. Andrew Speight, 58, drove his car onto the railroad tracks near Caltrain Broadway Station in Burlingame, California, just before 1:40 PM on Thursday,…
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Over $40,000 has been raised for the family of Athena Strand, a seven-year-old who was tragically found dead after allegedly being kidnapped by a FedEx driver. As per NBC News, a community-wide search took place after the seven-year-old was reported missing from her father's home on November 30. Sadly, her…
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The concept of a ‘last meal’ is one of the more curious aspects of the US justice system, which allows prisoners on death row to order a final bespoke meal the night before their execution. Although the practice varies from state to state, inmates are usually told to prepare a…
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Athena Strand, a seven-year-old girl from Texas, has been found dead after allegedly being kidnapped by a FedEx delivery driver. As reported by NBC News, Strand was reported missing from her father's home on Wednesday evening (November 30). The news of her disappearance started a community-wide search involving approximately 200…
