Lily Stewart, a 20-year-old University of Georgia student, went viral for her smiling mugshot after a speeding charge. The case was dismissed, but she gained online fame. She was arrested again Sunday for obstructing a law enforcement officer and loitering. Her new mugshots have also gone viral, despite officials' concerns about glorifying such behavior.
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Democrat Senator Tim Kaine questioned Pete Hegseth during his defense secretary confirmation hearing about allegations of cheating on his former wives and a past sexual assault charge. Hegseth denied the charges, acknowledging past failures but cited redemption through Jesus Christ. Kaine emphasized the importance of disqualifying those with histories of sexual assault or domestic violence from holding significant positions.
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The incident occurred during the 2022–23 academic year at a state school, as reported by The Telegraph. No further details about the case were made public. ​In the same academic year, 94 pupils at state primary schools across England were either suspended or permanently excluded due to behaviour deemed transphobic or homophobic.
Shivon Zilis, an AI expert and Elon Musk’s partner, recently announced the birth of their fourth child. Zilis, who holds significant roles at OpenAI, Tesla, and Neuralink, has a distinguished background in AI and venture capital. Their personal relationship gained attention after welcoming twins in 2021.