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Reality Star Faces Murder Charges Following Gruesome Discovery In a shocking case from Port Lincoln, South Australia, Tamika Chesser, a former contestant on Beauty and the Geek Australia, has been accused of murdering her partner, Julian Story. The investigation escalated after Story’s dismembered body was discovered in their apartment earlier this June, without his head. Authorities received a call about a small fire in the area, which led them to the gruesome scene. The police confirmed that Story’s body had been severely mutilated, and his head was missing despite ongoing efforts to locate it. In a significant development, police announced…

A federal judge has turned down a significant request from major asset management firms, including BlackRock, to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Texas and 12 other Republican-led states. This lawsuit accuses these companies of violating antitrust laws through their climate advocacy efforts, which allegedly led to a decline in coal production and increased energy costs. U.S. District Judge Jeremy Kernodle, appointed by former President Trump, permitted most of the lawsuit to proceed, only dismissing three out of the 21 claims filed by the states. This lawsuit is part of a growing movement aimed at challenging investment strategies linked to environmental,…

Archaeologists Discover Pre-Incan Tombs in Lima In Lima, Peru, utility workers digging trenches for a gas line made a significant discovery on Thursday: two ancient pre-Incan tombs. While one of the tombs was empty, the other contained the well-preserved remains of an individual who lived around 1,000 years ago. Alongside the remains, four clay pots and three artifacts made from pumpkin shells were also uncovered. Cálidda, the gas distribution company responsible for the excavation, has encountered numerous archaeological finds over the years. During more than 20 years of work, they report making over 2,200 discoveries and continuing to build an…

Celebrity chef Paula Deen has announced the closure of The Lady & Sons, her iconic Savannah restaurant, ending a 36-year run. The restaurant, located on Congress Street, was the last of Deen’s restaurants in Georgia. Along with The Lady & Sons, her other establishment, The Chicken Box on West Saint Julian Street, has also closed its doors. What Happened Deen, alongside her sons Jamie and Bobby, shared the news in a heartfelt post, revealing that July 31st would be the last day of service for both restaurants. The post expressed deep gratitude for the customers who supported the restaurants over…

The opening of the FBI’s first standalone office in New Zealand has caused diplomatic discomfort, with FBI Director Kash Patel’s comments linking the office’s mission to countering China’s influence in the South Pacific, drawing reactions from both New Zealand officials and China. What Happened On Thursday, Patel visited Wellington to open the new FBI office, which will operate with oversight from the US and align with the agency’s presence in other Five Eyes intelligence-sharing nations: the UK, the US, Canada, and Australia. Patel stated that the new office’s role would be to counter the influence of China’s Communist Party in…

A Pakistani court on Thursday sentenced 108 members of former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), to prison for their role in nationwide protests that took place in May 2023. The demonstrations were sparked by Khan’s arrest, which led to violent clashes and unrest across the country. What Happened The court handed down significant sentences, including a 10-year prison term for Omar Ayub Khan, a senior PTI leader and the official opposition leader. Despite not participating in the protests, Khan was convicted by Pakistan’s anti-terrorism court of aiding violence and conspiring to incite riots and arson during the…

Budapest’s liberal mayor, Gergely Karácsony, was questioned by police on Friday regarding his involvement in organizing this year’s LGBTQ+ Pride march, which had been targeted by Hungary’s right-wing government for a ban. The march, held on June 28, became the largest event of its kind in Hungary’s history, defying government efforts to suppress it. What Happened Karácsony arrived at Hungary’s National Bureau of Investigation on Friday morning, where he was met by a crowd of around 200 supporters. Before entering the police headquarters under escort, the mayor addressed his supporters, emphasizing the importance of freedom in Hungarian society. “A month…

The European Commission has confirmed that texts exchanged between Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer’s CEO, which were sought by journalists during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, have been lost. The texts were related to a multibillion-euro vaccine deal between Pfizer and the European Union, raising questions about transparency and accountability within the EU. What Happened A recent document sent to The New York Times revealed that in the summer of 2021, von der Leyen’s head of cabinet found the exchanged messages but ultimately decided not to register them formally. The document explained that the messages were…

Former President Joe Biden delivered pointed remarks in Chicago Thursday, expressing alarm over what he described as attacks on the rule of law and threats to civil rights under President Donald Trump’s administration. Speaking to a crowd of nearly 1,100 members of the predominantly Black National Bar Association, Biden did not mention Trump by name, but his target was clear. What Happened In a speech lasting about 20 minutes, Biden painted a grim picture of the current state of the nation, warning that “these are dark days.” His remarks were a stark critique of the Trump administration, accusing it of…

A recent Supreme Court ruling has left one of the involved drivers “dumbfounded” after it overturned a previous Court of Appeal decision, ruling that lenders are not liable for hidden commission payments in car finance agreements. What Happened Marcus Johnson, a 35-year-old factory supervisor from Cwmbran, Wales, was involved in a legal battle after he paid £1,650.95 in commission as part of his car finance agreement with FirstRand for a Suzuki in 2017. The commission was not clearly disclosed to him, and he felt that the car dealership, acting as a credit broker, had not been transparent about the financial…