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THE DEADLEST LAKE IN THE WORLD. Content Warning.
Have you ever heard of Medusa, the snake-haired Greek creature who can turn people to stone with a single glance? If so, she may be a myth, but there is a place, the notorious Lake Natron, that could actually turn you to stone. What makes the water of Lake Natron so hazardous, what kinds of creatures reside there, and would you be able to survive if you plunged in?
By Wayne 3 years ago in Earth
The UPS Strike: . Content Warning.
Introduction: The UPS strike of 1997 stands as a significant event in American labor history, representing a pivotal moment in the struggle for workers' rights and fair treatment. Spanning 15 days, the strike involved thousands of United Parcel Service (UPS) employees demanding better wages, improved working conditions, and the protection of their job security. In this article, we delve into the background, impact, and legacy of the UPS strike, highlighting its significance as a landmark labor movement that reshaped the landscape of labor rights in the United States.
By Azeem Taj3 years ago in Earth
Donald J. Trump: . Content Warning.
Introduction: Donald J. Trump, the 45th President of the United States, left an indelible mark on American politics and society during his tenure in office. Known for his unconventional style, populist rhetoric, and polarizing policies, Trump's presidency sparked intense debates and divided public opinion. In this article, we examine the key aspects of Donald Trump's presidency, exploring his rise to power, policy agenda, controversies, and long-lasting impact on the American political landscape.
By Azeem Taj3 years ago in Earth
Wynter Smith. Content Warning.
We Begin tonight with breaking news it's devastating news the search for the little girl kidnapped from Lansing appears to have reached a tragic end during their search police officers found a body on Detroit's East Side believed to be two-year-old winter Smith she's the little girl who has been the subject of the Amber Alert Fox 2's Dave Kenshin is there now and Dave this is not the news anyone wanted to hear yeah absolutely absolutely devastating we were hoping and praying that this was not the result but tragically that's what we're looking at right now and we're here in the corner of nodal and Irwin streets and the scene is actually a few blocks down on Irwin there and there's a whole so we got a major scene here but we know that there's a press conference happening in Lansing while investigators including the FBI are working here let's send it back to you so we can get to officials in Lansing talking about the investigation there obviously a lot of moving pieces right now let's take a look at what's happening in Lansing right now is they are about to brief the media on this case yeah we'll take you there now and all neighboring law enforcement jurisdictions investigation and for helping find them the community support and civilian volunteers who put their lives on hold to find Winners should also be recognized and known for their efforts they help us in their search to bring winter home finally I want to acknowledge the media you all who helped us keep the public informed with accurate information and share messages on how our communities across the state of Michigan can help moving forward please continue to forward any new information any digital evidence any Witnesses with the statements or any other important information to the Lansing Police Department or the other guys thank you thank you all right there you have it Lansing Police basically thanking all the agencies that helped in this case but the sad news that we're bringing to you right now is the fact that it appears that that search for little wintersmith has ended in a field in Detroit over there in Irwin and nodel sadly this happening about a couple of hours ago we first got word of course from Detroit police that they had fined to found a body later confirmed from sources including we believe the FBI that said indeed a body was found and this wasn't far from where the suspect Rashad Trice was arrested earlier this week but right now we're going to head back now to Dave Kenshin for a full report from the scene and what he's learned from police yeah this is a very active fast-moving investigation seen here the scene actually a few blocks down on Irwin here police Detroit police keeping us far back where we understand it was Detroit police that found the body of this little girl uh called an Angel by her family uh the bright smile uh how smart she was how lovely she was she lit up the lives of so many of her family members they were hoping and praying and tragically this is what we're dealing with right now uh her body found this is confirmed by multiple sources found in an Alleyway on Irwin Street a few blocks down from where we are here investigators are working this scene we saw FBI evidence response teams going door to door trying to find out as much information as they can we got the call I would say around maybe 7 30 or so we actually just wrapped up an interview with the group black and missing a group that works nationally to heighten the exposure of uh Missing Persons um and uh just as soon as we got off the phone with them a zoom interview we get this horrible news and uh we've got several uh Detroit police units here where we understand there's going to be some sort of an update by uh assistant chief Fitzgerald so we're waiting on that and of course they're likely waiting on the remarks from uh officials in Lansing the FBI has been taking the lead on this case the entire time they were pinging cell phones uh and uh doing other uh high-tech uh digital investigative techniques and certainly when it comes to Rashad Trice the suspect in this case uh who had after an altercation a violent altercation according to investigators with Winter's mother he had allegedly stolen a car and then driven from Lansing all the way down eventually ending up in Sinclair Shores but you saw how the FBI out of Detroit the Detroit field office put out that map detailing that travel around and they can use some several different techniques to do that including pinging a cell phone looking at Towers to see at various points where he was going and so what we understand as investigators were actually retracing those steps the family actually was doing the same thing they had their own separate search effort going on in Lathrop Village but we understand that was taking place and that's what led sources investigators to this area Irwin on the east side where the remains of this two-year-old girl winter Cole Smith were found so again we're waiting for an update from the scene here from the assistant chief Fitzgerald at the Detroit police department and you can just see how heavy this is on investigators on the scene everybody had hope that this would not be the result but this is a tragically what we're dealing with right now you outline the charges that Trice is facing investigators we talked to early on say that while he's been held under security at a hospital recovering from injuries that he has sustained after crashing into a Sinclair Shores police car during efforts to escape according to sources there he's been at a Detroit area hospital but Lansing Police have been guarding him and we were told by sources that he wasn't talking at least early on about any of this at all very frustrating for investigators for seasoned investigators who work on these types of horrible cases and you can only imagine the anguish and the frustration of the family they've been they haven't had any sleep since all of this happened but again where we are now on Irwin Street Detroit's East Side multiple units here from Detroit police the FBI evidence unit they've been going door to door they're trying to piece together as much of this as they can they're looking for video they're trying to talk to Witnesses they want to see if anybody saw anything that looked out of the ordinary as all of this took place here but we understand there remains uh winter Cole Smith her body found in an Alleyway here there was one woman on social media who actually we reached out to to try to find more information she said she can't believe this happened right behind her house so we're hoping to hear from her and find out more about what she saw but for now we'll send it back to you reporting live on the east side leave kitchen Fox 2 News yeah lots of piece together here you mentioned that map that investigators were looking at taking a look at the rod from Lansing to Saint Claire's Shores you look at Detroit you look at that area you wonder about those doorbell cams if somebody does have one up over there because that's going to be very telling about that white car that he was in and tracking that car on what day this may have happened um leading to this sad ending it's going to be critical to check that out yeah no doubt ring doorbell cameras also surveillance cameras from off of uh Van Dyke from the side streets any kind of cameras that they can find businesses any government buildings that sort of thing any warehouses they're going to it's a full court press for investigators they they leave no Stern stone unturned they do everything they can to try to find out every piece of video every piece of evidence they can find even if a car might have any surveillance cameras on it they look and they want to piece all of that together no doubt about that key key part of this and Dave the desperation that this suspect had shown after allegedly stabbing that little girl's mom moving on and then as we talked about crashing with that Sinclair Shores cop also trying to grab a gun clearly this man is not well at all and was exhibiting all kinds of signs of desperation and other things as well when he was first gone yeah absolutely you know hang on we got something coming up here stay with me uh guys we might have an update excuse me yeah go ahead Dave kitchen for us live e-l-s-k-i Devin I in he's the acting special agent in charge do you want me to hold that okay um for uh the FBI Detroit field office um we'll be giving some remarks with him will be chief White from the Detroit police department and I will get the names of the two Lansing folks that are here with us tonight so we're kind of waiting for Lansing PD to be done uh it'll be a short statement just given um the situation we're not going to take any questions Jordan and I may hang out just to answer things that we can so right now you're listening to the FBI spokesperson who is getting ready for a news conference briefing the media talking about who will be present at that news conference Dave kinchen will be standing by for that news conference the FBI not expected to take questions chief White also not expected to take questions there is the head of the FBI right there about to address the media I'm the acting special agent in charge of our field office here in Michigan d-e-v-i-n -k-o-w-a-l-s-k-i I want to thank chief White for being here standing shoulder to shoulder with us along with members of the Lansing Police Department and uh my team at approximately 6 50 p.m this evening uh the body of winter Cole Smith was recovered by FBI agents this is not the outcome we were hoping for and our hearts go out to Winter's family based on information developed throughout this investigation our teams were searching multiple areas across the state over and over again and specifically in the area adjacent to where I'm where we're standing our evidence response team is currently processing the scene our best people are back there to do what is necessary to be as respectful as possible to Winter and her family this will be a thorough and deliberate crime scene investigation it will take time to carefully collect evidence that we need to help bring the person responsible to Justice we want to thank the community for all their assistance in this investigation I know that you in the media and the community are anxious for information and we are sensitive to that but we'd ask you to understand that we cannot provide further information about the investigation because we want to because we want to put our best foot forward and preserve the Integrity of the prosecution law enforcement agencies across this region and members of our community have been working on this for several days relentlessly and I want to thank members of the Lansing Police Department the Gross Point excuse me the St Louis Shores Police Department East Point Police Department County Sheriff's Office Detroit Police Department and members of the FBI Detroit field office and thank you to the community who have continued to help look for winter and prayed for the family during this difficult time please continue to keep the family in your thoughts and prayers thank you [Applause] yeah chief White along with the head of the FBI they're not taking questions talking about a very sad day here in the city of Detroit and across the state around 6 50 p.m the body of winter Smith the little two-year-old who've been missing since Sunday night found in an alley at Irwin and nodel tight lifts Taryn because the FBI says they want to preserve the prosecutor's case in this particular instance they don't want to tip their hat to any more evidence we know that police agencies several of them including the FBI Lansing Police Detroit police have been working very hard taking the tips and trying to track down where this little girl may be turns out where the the body of the two-year-old was 11 miles from where that suspect was arrested on Monday they're right now trying to connect the dots as you know they continue to investigate and bring us latest details but we want to share how this really came together because this came just hours after the man accused of kidnapping her once formally charged with stabbing and sexually assaulting Winter's mother 26 year old Rashad Trice that man was a in from his hospital bed this afternoon charged as a violent habitual fourth offender he's also facing home invasion and unlawful imprisonment charges Trice was arrested in Saint Clair Shores after leading police on a chase that reached up to speeds to 100 miles an hour he was held without bond and earlier this afternoon was refusing to give information about where Winter was and of course now sadly this has ended in Detroit on the city's east side right there at nodal and Irwin streets where neighbors residents in that area sadly saw Detroit police discover that that's where the body of little uh winter Cole Smith was found sad day here in Detroit stay with Fox 2 as we bring you the latest developments in this case you can read our full coverage right now with updates on fox2detroit.com we'll be right back all right so our friends at Fox 2 Detroit with some incredible coverage and Reporting there Dave kinchen in the field as well as FBI and Detroit police confirming that that body of that two-year-old little girl a wintersmith was in fact winter Smith and so if you're familiar with the state of Michigan Southeast Michigan in particular this is a large swath of land for the investigation both from Lansing there in the state capitol all the way to Detroit as well where this unfortunately ended in such a very very tragic culmination there so our folks at Fox 2 in Detroit doing some incredible reporting on this story and we're going to stay with it if we find out any more details uh but like I said uh there winter Smith and it will be interesting to see whether or not Smith's mother's boyfriend there Rashad Trice will cooperate with investigators remember he was arraigned like Fox 2 said from his hotel or excuse me hospital bed rather for a number of different charges related to The Disappearance of Smith so just a very very sad story to report
By Azeem Taj3 years ago in Earth
Novak Djokovic: . Content Warning.
Introduction: Novak Djokovic, a Serbian professional tennis player, has etched his name in the annals of tennis history with his exceptional skills, unwavering determination, and relentless pursuit of excellence. From his early beginnings in war-torn Serbia to his rise as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Djokovic's journey is a testament to his talent, resilience, and unyielding passion for the sport. In this article, we explore the life, achievements, and impact of Novak Djokovic, celebrating his remarkable career and his indelible mark on the world of tennis.
By Azeem Taj3 years ago in Earth
From Africa to Jamaica
An analysis of correspondence, shipping records and contemporary newspaper reports reveals the innovation of turning scrap iron into wrought iron, which is mass produced today, was first developed in the 1700's by 76 black Jamaican metallurgists at an ironworks near Morant Bay, Jamaica. Many of these metalworkers were enslaved people trafficked from west and central Africa, which had thriving iron-working industries at the time.
By Novel Allen3 years ago in Earth
Meghan Trainor: . Content Warning.
Introduction: Meghan Trainor, a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, has captivated audiences around the world with her infectious pop hits, empowering lyrics, and unwavering commitment to body positivity. From her breakthrough single "All About That Bass" to her chart-topping albums, Trainor has carved a niche for herself in the music industry as a beacon of self-acceptance and empowerment. In this article, we explore the journey, impact, and cultural significance of Meghan Trainor, celebrating her musical talent and the positive message she brings to her fans.
By Azeem Taj3 years ago in Earth
Las Vegas Sphere: . Content Warning.
Introduction: The Las Vegas Sphere, an ambitious project currently under development, promises to revolutionize the entertainment landscape in the city known for its dazzling shows and iconic attractions. Described as a "next-generation entertainment venue," the Las Vegas Sphere aims to provide an immersive and technologically advanced experience for visitors. In this article, we explore the concept, features, and potential impact of the Las Vegas Sphere, highlighting its role in shaping the future of entertainment in Sin City.
By Azeem Taj3 years ago in Earth
Keke Palmer: . Content Warning.
Introduction: Keke Palmer, a multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry, has captured the hearts of audiences with her impressive range of skills and infectious charisma. From her early breakthrough as a child actress to her success as a singer, television host, and advocate, Palmer has proven herself to be a force to be reckoned with. In this article, we delve into the journey, accomplishments, and impact of Keke Palmer, celebrating her versatility, resilience, and unwavering commitment to her craft.
By Azeem Taj3 years ago in Earth
Insidious: The Red Door. Content Warning.
Catch Insidious The Red Door the Final Chapter arrives exclusively in movie theaters July 7th are you ready we're ready to forget the further once and for all welcome to watch Mojo and today we're counting down our picks for the top 10 things to remember before watching Insidious the red door when I was 10. it was in a coma for this list we're looking at some important things to keep in mind going into the fifth installment in this terrifying horror franchise keep in mind that we will be discussing spoilers for previous entries what do you hope to see behind the red door let us know in the comments below number 10 where we left off you'd think that you would need to watch all four previous films to be up to date but since the third and fourth entries are prequels it's really Insidious Chapter 2 that we look to here I know what happened I went into that place to get our son back and something evil followed me and killed Elise resolving the events of the first film chapter 2 saw the Lambert family reeling with the development of patriarch Josh being possessed by a deceased serial killer named Parker crane you have no idea how much you have wasted your life being afraid of the dead because pretty soon you're going to be one of them thanks to some old friends and new they're able to put Josh back in the driver's seat and do away with their spiritual tormentors they seemingly get a happy ending or as happy as it gets when Josh and his son Dalton willingly have their memories erased to hopefully cut off their connection with the malevolent Dimension known as the further are you ready we're ready I'm ready to forget once and for all no more traveling right this is the only world we want to be in number nine the plot my brain just been foggy past few years it's been 10 years since chapter two both for us and the characters Dalton is now college aged and enrolled at an ivy league university Josh goes to drop him off at school but remnants of the further start to manifest in both of them through his artwork Dalton starts to recall horrible memories that have long been suppressed I think these drawings could be Clues from my past instead of running from their literal demons Josh and Dalton must instead confront them head on which means another trip into the further to Tamp down its influence on them once and for all they suppressed our memories but I can still feel something or something there's only one way to find out number eight a father-son story all I ever wanted was to be a good dad Dalton Insidious the red door has been described very much as a father-son story which is fitting seeing as how so much of the series hinges on Josh's and Dalton's abilities to travel essentially Spirit walk into the further however whereas shared trauma can bring people together the erasing of their memory seems to have had the opposite effect why didn't you drive to Alton to college you still have a few weeks before your students show up right just an idea to reconnect I know it's been tough with YouTube sure a young adult spreading his wings can naturally distance himself from his father but Josh and Dalton's General estrangement in the year since will only be another obstacle for them to overcome if they want to survive did you ever try and get help I'm just trying to push through it sounds like the red door looks to be a very cathartic story and we cannot wait to see how that plays out on screen number 7. The Red Door sink deep into your memory and let's see what life can find with it being the subtitle for the whole movie you're probably wondering what the red door is referring to well even though it's in the title for this fifth entry it's something that may be a staple of your nightmares already indeed The Red Door appears in the first installment in the further specifically signifying the entrance to the layer of the lipstick face demon that's right essentially the title is teasing the return of one of Horror's most terrifying figures King of the jump scare quite fitting sequel will be hearkening back to the franchise's Glory Days and honestly it's been too long since we've seen old lipstick face with him only appearing briefly at the ends of movies 3 and 4. [Music] number six the returning cast Legacy sequels have been something of a trend in recent years and more often than not they've been pretty satisfying Insidious looks to be doing it the right way bringing back the main cast of the first two films in addition to Josh and Dalton actors Patrick Wilson and Ty Simpkins returning so too will Rose Byrne as Lambert matriarch Renee there's so much you don't know when I was too scared to tell you the truth but because no family reunion would be complete without him also returning is Andrew Aster as Dalton's little brother Foster stop Foster to go back to bed you're gonna get us in trouble it'll be interesting to see what the family Dynamic looks like so many years later with the kids practically all grown up number five the return of Elise Rainier when you awaken the Dead the further you travel the riskier your journey will become sure we could have added her to the last entry but we think she deserves one of her own [Music] why did you do that why would you do that to me when you know how I feel about them why for a supporting character who technically dies in the first installment Elise has surprisingly become quite the franchise Mainstay such is the on-screen Talent of actor Lynn Shea who's definitely gotten her flowers in the horror genre since the first Insidious indeed we wouldn't want her to miss out on this one having essentially led the last two installments prequels though they were Tucker and I are going down to The Fallout Shelter well I get the death chamber he gets Bible camp with the most beautiful girl on earth that's not a democracy you're the only one I trust to go down there with me this time around Elise will be popping up in archive form helping out the Lamberts from beyond the grave but who knows maybe we'll see her on the other side once again I wish I could say it's good to see you number four behind the scenes Talent I feel like I'm getting closer to something James Juan has since become one of the biggest names in horror since helming the first two in City eye if he wasn't already so his continued presence on the producing side of things bodes well one's longtime creative partner Lee winnell is also on board coming up with the story having penned the first four installments the balance of light and dark is what we're after already having the core creative team back is great to hear but the pedigree doesn't end there the horror filmographies of producers orenpelli and Jason Blum practically speak for themselves the latter being of the mega Studio Blum House perhaps you've heard of them hahaha number three Patrick Wilson's directorial debut hmm honey the big story behind the scenes though is that a franchise star Patrick Wilson Wilson has amassed quite the Legacy in the Horizon himself his work in Insidious being a major highlight this has gone too far no please Josh you said that you would give her I have given her a chance honey but I can't have somebody coming into her home and telling us that the reason our son is in a coma is because his soul is floated off somewhere in another dimension suffice it to say he knows his way around a film set plenty of actors have had great success making the transition to behind the camera in recent Years and we're sure Wilson will be no exception of course we're sure pulling double duty as both director and star cannot have been easy but if there's anyone up to the task it's him we look forward to seeing how this might springboard him into future directing gigs as well number two upcoming spin-off it's been five years since the last Insidious but thankfully you likely won't have to wait long until the next one boy and now the same thing is happening to my grandson Dalton it's what I do just a couple of months prior to the release of The Red Door news broke that the franchise would be getting a spin-off film titled thread an Insidious tale there are other entities who are malevolent and have a more Insidious agenda plot details are scarce at this time but it's set to be written and directed by Jeremy Slater with James Wan again returning as producer not only that but also announced our leads Mandy Moore and Kumail nanjiani we'll just have to wait and see how it all connects she's psychic we're a sidekick where's that she's psychic we're a sidekick sure I'm not understanding yeah never mind number one the end of The Saga while the future of Insidious looks bright it should be recognized that the red door also marks the end of an era I'm seeing crazy stuff it's been widely reported that the film will see the Lambert's overarching Story come to a close which is fitting seeing as it ties so much into the legacy of the franchise if anything it only makes us more excited to see it as we're now less sure how everything will play out it's a sign of a healthy franchise to see it having one eye looking back at the past and another at the future but at the end of the day we're sure it'll give us plenty of reasons to scream Here and Now catch Insidious The Red Door the Final Chapter arrives exclusively in movie theaters July 7th foreign
By Azeem Taj3 years ago in Earth
Killers of the Flower Moon: . Content Warning.
Introduction: "Killers of the Flower Moon," a non-fiction book written by David Grann, delves into a forgotten and tragic chapter in American history. The book tells the gripping story of the Osage Indian Nation, their immense wealth from oil reserves, and the sinister conspiracy that led to a series of murders known as the Osage Indian murders. In this article, we explore the narrative, significance, and impact of "Killers of the Flower Moon," shedding light on an often overlooked part of American history.
By Azeem Taj3 years ago in Earth
Grant Williams: . Content Warning.
Introduction: Grant Williams, a young and talented basketball player, has quickly made a name for himself in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Known for his versatility, high basketball IQ, and relentless work ethic, Williams has emerged as a rising star on the court. In this article, we explore the journey, skills, and impact of Grant Williams, highlighting his rise to prominence, contributions to his team, and the bright future that lies ahead.
By Azeem Taj3 years ago in Earth