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Warning: This article contains discussion of rape which some readers may find distressing. Authorities have carried out a fresh search warrant at the California home of the mother of Kristin Smart’s killer, almost three decades after the 19-year-old vanished. Kristin…
Warning: This article contains details of a child’s death that some may find disturbing. Athena Strand’s mother has spoken about the last exchange she had with her seven-year-old daughter before the child was abducted and killed on 30 November 2022…
Wade Wilson, who killed two women within a matter of hours, was ultimately reported to police by his own father. Wilson—often referred to as The Deadpool Killer—was responsible for the October 2019 deaths of 35-year-old Kristine Melton and 43-year-old Diane…
Sony is set to pay out millions of dollars following allegations linked to digital game purchases, after a settlement was reached. ‘preliminary settlement agreement’ The PlayStation maker has agreed to a $7.85 million payout to users, after claims it had…
Warning: This article contains discussion of suicide which some readers may find distressing. A judge has ordered the release of an alleged suicide note attributed to Jeffrey Epstein, said to have been found by his cellmate. The note was publicly…
FBI Director Kash Patel has faced sharp criticism after appearing to shift responsibility for the unsuccessful effort to find missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. The mother of Today co-host Savannah Guthrie has been missing for more than three months, despite widespread…
The woman who accused Stefon Diggs of assault and strangulation was cautioned by the judge before he was ultimately found not guilty. The New England Patriots player faced charges last year of felony strangulation or suffocation, along with a misdemeanour…
Warning: this article contains details of a child’s death that some may find disturbing. Jurors in the case against Tanner Horner were played deeply distressing audio involving seven-year-old Athena Strand before they reached a decision that resulted in a death…
Warning: This article contains discussion of suicide which some readers may find distressing. New information has been shared following the death of Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets, with police saying his phone has been submitted for forensic analysis. Sheets, affectionately…
Serving as a Navy SEAL is widely seen as one of the most demanding and high-risk roles in the military. The path to joining is notoriously brutal. Even the entry tests are intimidating, and around 75 percent of those who…
The delivery driver who abducted, abused and strangled seven-year-old Athena Strand to death was sentenced to death on Tuesday, after relatives told him he will “face the wrath of god”. FedEx worker Tanner Horner, 34, is expected to be executed…
Donald Trump drew attention again after telling a young schoolgirl she may be better suited to a different sport, suggesting she was ‘too short’ for the path she wanted. A group of schoolchildren were welcomed to the White House’s South…
From the outside, Claire Brosseau’s life looks full: a close family, plenty of friends, and a thriving career in acting and comedy. She also shares her days with Olive, a Maltipoo she adores. Over the years, she has appeared in…
The president is facing backlash after discussing graphic details of the Iran war while surrounded by young schoolchildren. On May 5, Donald Trump brought back the Presidential Physical Fitness Award, a long-running program that was discontinued during the Obama administration.…
Officials are looking at two main explanations for how hantavirus may have spread aboard a cruise ship now sailing toward the Canary Islands. Reports in recent days say three passengers on a Dutch cruise vessel have died after the ship…
Anyone under 30 has faced a pretty unforgiving run of events, from growing up through the COVID-19 pandemic to navigating recessions and today’s cost-of-living pressures. It’s been challenging for everyone, but there’s at least one small perk arriving for younger…