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Airbnb To Ban Indoor Security Cameras Used For Rentals
Airnbnb has come under fire for allowing indoor security cameras inside some of its rental units, so the company has decided to do something about it. Beginning April 30, Airnbnb will ban such cameras, officials announced. The rental app stated the move is being made to protect renters’ privacy.
Boening Whistleblower Found Dead In South Carolina
A former Boening whistleblower has been found dead, and on the same day he was expected to participate in a deposition. John Barnett, 62, was discovered with what investigators said they believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the Washington Post relayed. Barnet had been cross-examined by his own attorney and by Boeing lawyers days before his death, per Fox News.
Iconic Singer And Rocker Eric Carmen Dead At 74
Eric Carmen, the frontman for The Raspberries who went to solo success, has died. He was 74. Carmen and The Raspberries formed in Cleveland in 1970 and were most widely known for the smash hit Go All The Way. They opened shows for legendary acts such as The Beatles, The Who and The Hollies during their peak.
Mountain Lion Found Dead Days After One Spotted In California City
A mountain lion has been found dead in Oceanside, California, but authorities say they have yet to determine if it’s the same one that was wandering the city’s downtown streets a few days earlier. At any rate, this particular mountain lion was killed in a single-vehicle crash. The...
Four Injured After Boston School Bus Slams Into House
Two adults and two children were injured after a school bus crashed into a home in Boston, authorities said. According to reports, police received a call near 5 p.m. that a Boston Public Schools bus had slammed into the side of a house in the Dorchester neighborhood. All of those...
Five Dead After Private Jet Crashes In Virginia
Five people are dead, including a child, after a small private jet departed Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and crashed in Virginia, authorities said. The identities of those who died have not been released. The plane was en route to Hot Springs, Virginia, and crashed during a landing on the runway....
Ryan Gosling Called Home After Oscars Performance Of ‘I’m Just Ken’
Ryan Gosling isn’t just an actor and performer. He’s also a father. So after he wooed the Oscars audience with his performance of I’m Just Ken from the Barbie movie, he called home. Gosling’s reprised his role as Ken in a pink and sparkly choreographed routine that...
Beloved Actor Malachy McCourt Dead At 92
Noted actor Malachy McCourt, who had major roles in soap operas and movies, has died. He was 92. McCourt was one of seven siblings and the last one still alive following the death of his younger brother in 2016. His older brother, Frank McCourt, was a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer who died in 2009. Fran McCourt was known for being the author of the book Angela’s Ashes.
Beverley Hills Middle School Students Expelled Over AI Nudie Pics
Five middle school students in the upscale area of Beverly Hills, California, have been expelled after being part of a group that shared artificially generated nude pictures of classmates, school officials said in a news release. “Sixteen eighth-grade students were identified as being victimized, as well as five egregiously involved...
Former NFL Wide Receiver, Indiana Legend Dead at 76
John Isenbarger, a former receiver for the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers and an Indiana University Hall of Famer, has died. He was 76. Isenberger was a two-time All-American as a running back in college and was a member of the Hoosiers’ 1968 Rose Bowl team. He remains Indiana’s...
Colorado Woman Loses Whopping $37K In Hacker Scam
A Colorado woman experienced the absolute worst of modern technology, falling for a scam and losing $37,000. Diane Peltier then shared her plight with 9News in Denver in an effort to help others avoid a similar fate. The story goes like this, as reported by the news outlet:. Last Wednesday,...
Florida Man Arrested After Causing Crash, Fleeing Scene, And Leaving Dog To Fend For Itself
Man may be dog’s best friend but in the case of a Florida suspect who tried to flee police, man apparently doesn’t always feel the same. Brennan Baltusnik, 30, allegedly caused a four-vehicle accident and then bolted from the scene, leaving his passenger pup behind, police said. The...
Miami Beach Officials Promise To Crack Down On Spring Break Chaos
Miami Beach is putting the brakes on Spring Break. At least, officials are aiming to curtail some of the chaos that ensues annually when college students embark on the area. “This weekend and next weekend are our largest, we’ve put in robust measures this year, more than we’ve ever done, policy-wise, and also the law enforcement presence is going to be very large,” said Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner, via CBS News. “Interestingly, here in Miami Beach, it’s uniformly appreciated and we have the buy-in from everyone — our commission, our police chief, our businesses, our residents. Here it’s quite popular.”
Mom Arrested After Mixing Drink That Sent Son’s Bully To Hospital
One mother had enough of her son being bullied. But did she maybe go too far?. You may not think so, but police sure did after the bully of the woman’s son was hospitalized — allegedly because the bully drank a drink mixed by the bullied boy’s mom.
Criminal Justice Activist Facing Murder Charges After Head Found In Apartment
A prominent New York City criminal justice activist has been arrested after investigators found a dismembered head in his apartment, authorities said. Sheldon Johnson, 48, is now facing murder charges. Investigators said surveillance video shows Johnson leaving the scene of the crime in a blonde wig. An employee of the...
More Than 50 Arrested In Biden-Israel Protest In Streets Of Boston
Dozens of protestors were arrested in the streets of Boston, shutting down traffic and causing havoc in Dewey Square near South Station. Protestors aimed to stage “perform disruptive civil disobedience” as they demanded that President Joe Biden ensure a lasting ceasefire in Gaza and bring an end to the unconditional military aid to Israel.
Police Searching For Hair Salon Owner Believed To Be Taken Against Her Will
Detectives in Renton, Washington, are on the lookout for the missing owner of a hair salon who may have been kidnapped last week. Reyna Hernandez, 54, has been missing since Feb. 26. No one has seen or heard from her since, authorities said. Along with Hernandez, police are searching for a man who may have answers on her whereabouts.
Mother, Daughter Found Dead Inside Bullet-Riddled Vehicle In Massachusetts
A mother and her daughter are dead after being discovered inside a vehicle riddled with bullets in Worcester, Mass., authorities said. Police responded to a call of gunfire near Lisbon Street and Englewood Avenue, finding two females inside a parked SUV when they arrived. The victims were rushed to the hospital where they soon died. Investigators confirmed that the victims were mother and daughter.
Legendary College Basketball Coach Dead At 86
Jimmy Anderson, who spent nearly five decades as a player or coach with the Oregon State University basketball program, has died. He was 86. Anderson played for OSU legend Ralph Miller and went on the become a member of the school’s athletics hall of fame. He was inducted in 2015.
Boy, 14, Speeds With Teen Passengers, Crashes, Injures Six
A 14-year-old Colorado boy who was not licensed to drive was likely speeding when he caused a crash that injured himself and five others, police said. The vehicle driven by the teen struck a guardrail, veered into oncoming traffic and struck a minivan on East 88th Avenue in Commerce City.
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