New York City day care owner Grei Mendez has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for federal drug charges after a child died from fentanyl poisoning. The day care, run as a front for drug trafficking, saw children exposed to fentanyl stored beneath play areas.
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A freelance photographer from Vietnam, Nguyen Thanh Nghe, claims he took the famous 'napalm girl' photo credited to AP's Nick Ut. AP is investigating the claim made in the Sundance documentary 'The Stringer'. Experts question Ut's ability to take the photo, while Nghe explains why he waited 50 years to assert authorship.
Bettina Anderson, Donald Trump Jr's girlfriend, shared photos from the inauguration week, proving her presence at various events despite rumors that she had already been snubbed by the family. Anderson was seen with Marla Maples, Donald Trump's ex-wife and Donald Trump Jr's stepmother at one of the inaugural events. "Backstage with this beauty ready to watch some dancing," Bettina Anderson wrote
Tucson TV anchor Ana Orsini, 28, passed away due to a brain aneurysm. Colleagues at KOLD News 13 mourned her loss, remembering her vibrant personality and dedication. Orsini, a University of Arizona and Texas A&M graduate, joined the station in 2023 after working in Texas and Oregon. She was known for her kindness and mentorship.
Liam Payne's father, Geoff, attempted to admit him to a psychiatric facility after a relapse in early 2024. Despite initial improvements, the One Direction singer's condition worsened, leading to a contract termination with his record label shortly before his death.
The department of government efficiency, led by Elon Musk, has recovered $1.9 billion misplaced by the Biden administration. HUD Secretary Scott Turner collaborated with DOGE to rectify the issue, ensuring funds are now available for other uses. A new task force within HUD aims to enhance financial oversight and efficiency.
Den Fischer is a third-term senator and after her oath, Kamala Harris reached out to her husband Bruce Fischer for a handshake. Bruce looked down at her hand and said "thank you" refusing the handshake. "I'm not going to bite, don't worry," Kamala Harris told Bruce but the awkward moment did not finally get a handshake.
American farmers, particularly in North Dakota, face severe financial strains due to plummeting crop prices and skyrocketing input costs. Seed prices, for instance, have surged from $150 to $230 per bag. President-elect Trump acknowledges the crisis, planning tariffs on some Canadian and Mexican agricultural imports to alleviate the issue.
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