NYPD officer lands $175K settlement over ‘courtesy cards’ that help drivers get out of traffic stops

Gene Hackman's late wife, Betsy Arakawa, was described as "super protective" of him by Joey Padilla, who trained their three dogs and noted that she was cautious about who she allowed around Hackman after COVID. Arakawa, who ran most errands and brought their dogs everywhere, had a strong bond with their pets, especially Zinna, the mixed breed who died at 12. Authorities are still investigating the mysterious deaths of Hackman, 95, and Arakawa, 65, who...

President Trump announced 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, set to begin Tuesday, in an effort to address fentanyl trafficking and illegal immigration while aiming to reduce trade imbalances and bring more factories to the U.S. The decision sparked stock market volatility and fears of inflation, with Canada and Mexico planning retaliatory tariffs. Despite Trump's belief that tariffs will boost U.S. manufacturing, critics warn of negative impacts on businesses and inflation, while Democrats...

Dolly Parton's husband Carl Thomson Dean passed away at the age of 82 in Nashville, TN, after nearly 60 years of marriage. Parton announced the news on Instagram, stating that a private ceremony with immediate family would be held for Dean. The couple met when Parton was 18 and remained largely out of the public eye, with Dean being a successful businessman. The cause of his death has not been disclosed. Full Article

The Giants signed a veteran quarterback before the Eli Manning Era, who had previously won a Super Bowl and was a two-time NFL MVP. Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll are now looking for a similar quarterback like Kurt Warner, who had a winning record before Manning took over, to help them win games and buy time for developing a future quarterback under Daboll's guidance. Full Article

A 40-year-old woman was stung by a scorpion while retrieving her luggage at Boston Logan International Airport in Massachusetts, leading to her hospitalization. The scorpion's presence at the airport remains under investigation, with bark scorpions being the only U.S. species known to carry potentially serious venom. Symptoms of a scorpion sting can include intense pain, numbness, swelling, and allergic reactions, with some cases resulting in life-threatening anaphylaxis. Full Article

A New York City day care center owner, Grei Mendez, was sentenced to 45 years in prison after a toddler died from ingesting fentanyl at her facility. Mendez pleaded guilty to drug charges related to the incident, where a 22-month-old child died and three others were poisoned. The judge emphasized that Mendez prioritized her own family over the safety of the children in her care, leading to a tragic outcome and a lengthy prison term....