Gene Hackman, the 95-year-old actor, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their Santa Fe home. Hackman's pacemaker indicated his death likely occurred on February 17. Initial investigations ruled out carbon monoxide poisoning, while toxicology tests are pending. The couple was known for their reclusive lifestyle.
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17-year-old Austin Metcalf, a Texas high school athlete, was fatally stabbed in the heart by Karmelo Anthony at a track meet over a seating dispute. Austin died in his twin brother’s arms despite his efforts to save him. Anthony, who had brought a knife, is charged with first-degree murder and held at Collin County jail.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Luigi Mangione are detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn on separate serious charges, with Combs held for sex trafficking and Mangione for murder. Combs’ trial is set for May 2025, while Mangione faces court in February. Both remain in holding cells, awaiting trial.
Following US air strikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels and demands to stop supporting the group, Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief warned of a decisive response to any attack. The strikes, announced by Trump, aimed to protect Red Sea shipping and resulted in 31 deaths. Iran's officials condemned the strikes, emphasizing their stance against US influence.
A statue of Wayne Gretzky in Edmonton was vandalized with feces, coinciding with criticism over his political support for Donald Trump. The defacement follows public discontent, highlighted by an online petition and public booing. Authorities are examining surveillance footage to identify the perpetrator.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has been selling approximately $14 million of company stock daily, raising investor concerns and speculation. The sales occur under a Rule 10b5-1 agreement, which permits executives to trade shares using a predetermined schedule to avoid insider trading violations. Some speculate that Huang might be diversifying his investment portfolio, a common practice among executives to mitigate risk.
'Woah' and 'Yikes' are the two responses that Elon Musk has so far given in reacting to posts concerning Ashley and her son. Elon Musk is a pro-natalist and he has a legion of children from different women. Speculations are rife whether he is not acknowledging this one because it would affect his relationship with Neuralink director Shivon Zilis who appears to be in a relationship with Musk and is also the mother of three of his children. ​​​​
In Namibia, Susan de Meyer uses horses to help children with disabilities. Her program, Enabling Through the Horse, aids kids with autism and ADHD. Children ride, groom, and bond with the animals. Teachers note positive changes in the students' behavior and confidence. The program improves motor skills, balance, and posture. De Meyer hopes to expand the initiative to other countries.
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Ukraine's army chief, Oleksandr Syrsky, called for an investigation into recent violent attacks on military recruitment centers and officials. A recruitment officer was killed in Poltava, while blasts hit centers in Pavlograd and Rivne, leaving one dead and several injured. Authorities are investigating, but coordination between incidents remains unclear. Amid recruitment struggles, many men evade enlistment, prompting concerns over public support for the military and national defense.