Australian b-girl’s father-in-law takes swipe at judges over Olympic breaking score

William Duplessie, a second suspect in the alleged kidnapping and torture of an Italian man in a luxury NYC apartment, surrendered to police on Tuesday, facing similar charges as co-defendant John Woeltz. The victim reported that after being lured to New York with threats against his family, he was tortured for over two weeks, enduring severe abuse and forced drug use before escaping. Police recovered various items related to the torture at the scene, and...

Emergency Savings Key to Financial Well-BeingResearch from Vanguard highlights that having at least $2,000 in an emergency savings account significantly improves financial well-being, often more than having over $1 million in assets. With many Americans facing financial stress, this accessible savings goal can alleviate anxiety related to unexpected expenses, as the median emergency cost is around $2,000. While acquiring this amount may be challenging for low-income individuals, starting small with regular savings can help build...

A federal judge in Massachusetts has reaffirmed an order for the return of a Guatemalan migrant, known as O.C.G., to the U.S. after ruling his deportation lacked due process. Judge Brian Murphy denied a motion from the Department of Justice to reconsider the decision, which cited O.C.G.'s persecution and torture in Guatemala, as well as mistreatment during his attempts to seek asylum. This case highlights ongoing issues regarding improper deportations and the administration's failure to...

Nitrous oxide, or "laughing gas," has various uses, including as a dental painkiller and a whipping agent for cream, but its recreational use has surged due to vaping, leading to addiction and health risks. Florida horse rider Meg Caldwell, who began using nitrous oxide in university, escalated her use during the pandemic, ultimately leading to her death from an overdose, highlighting a troubling trend reflected in a 58% increase in intentional exposure reports in the...

Two U.S. Secret Service officers were suspended following a physical altercation outside former President Barack Obama's Washington D.C. home on May 21. The incident, which occurred around 2:30 a.m., involved one officer calling for a supervisor while threatening to fight the other, as captured in an audio recording. The Secret Service confirmed the fight is under internal investigation, emphasizing their strict code of conduct and stating that they cannot provide further comments due to the...

On All Nippon Airways Flight 114 from Tokyo to Houston, Sgt. Maj. Jody Armentrout noticed a passenger behaving suspiciously, including attempting to access emergency exits. Acting quickly, he restrained the man after he tried to open an exit door, using zip ties provided by flight attendants, and the plane was diverted to Seattle due to the incident. The unruly passenger was later assessed as experiencing a medical crisis, while another passenger was removed for an...