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Alaska Reports First Fatal Case of Newly Identified Alaskapox Virus

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Alaska’s health authorities have reported the state’s first death due to Alaskapox, a recently identified viral disease. The victim, an elderly man with a compromised immune system from the Kenai Peninsula, south of Anchorage, passed away in late January while receiving treatment. According to the Alaska Department of Public Health, this case is one of only seven reported Alaskapox infections. State epidemiologist Julia Rogers emphasized that while the public should not be overly alarmed, they …

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Former Pro Wrestler Accused of Wife’s Murder

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Former professional wrestler, William “Billy Jack” Haynes Jr., is under suspicion for the fatal shooting of his 85-year-old wife, Janette Becraft, in their Portland, Oregon residence. Portland Police Bureau officers were dispatched to the scene on Southeast 100th Avenue shortly before 10 a.m. on Thursday, following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers attempted to engage with Haynes, 70, who refused to cooperate and instead barricaded himself within the property. In response, the Special Emergency …

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Woman Opens Fire at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church, Child Critically Injured

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A woman, believed to be between 30 and 35 years old, launched an attack at Lakewood Church in Texas, the place of worship led by renowned pastor and televangelist Joel Osteen. Dressed in a trench coat and armed with a long rifle, the woman arrived at the church with a child, estimated to be 4 or 5 years old, around 1:53 p.m. She began shooting shortly after entering the building, according to Houston Police Chief …

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‘Disney on Ice’ Performer Critically Injured During Show

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A performer in a Disney on Ice show in Minneapolis was critically injured on Saturday after a fall during her performance. The skater, who was portraying Belle from “Beauty and the Beast,” fell while being lifted into the air by another performer, according to official statements. The injured performer was immediately rushed to Hennepin County Medical Center. As of Sunday morning, she was reported to be in a critical but stable condition. The exact nature …

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Almost 200 Bodies Found Rotting, Couple Charged

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Jon and Carie Hallford, a couple from Colorado, are facing serious charges after allegedly misusing funds from their “eco-friendly” funeral home business, Return to Nature. Court documents reveal that the couple used the money, which was meant for biodegradable burials and cremations, to finance a lavish lifestyle that included luxury vehicles, cryptocurrency investments, and high-end jewelry. The Hallfords marketed their funeral home as a return to traditional burial methods, offering services for up to $1,895. …

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Missing Man Found Alive With Eyes Tapped Shut

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In a remote jungle in Mexico, a New York man who had been kidnapped was discovered bound and eyes taped shut in a straw hut, according to official sources. The man, identified as 35-year-old Joseph Constantine Buonincontri, was found in the Limones wilderness, a remote area nearly 200 miles southwest of Cancún. Buonincontri, who owns a home in Mexico, was abducted from his residence in Limones three days prior to his discovery. He informed authorities …

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Mother Charged After Infant Found Dead in Oven

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A tragic incident unfolded in Kansas City, Missouri, when a one-month-old infant was found lifeless and severely burned in an oven. The mother, Mariah Thomas, told law enforcement officials that she had mistakenly put her baby in the oven, thinking it was the child’s crib. The Kansas City Police Department responded to a distress call from the residence, where they discovered the horrifying scene. The infant was not breathing and had sustained severe burns. The …

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Man Arrested Over Alleged Plot to Target Migrants at Border

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A Tennessee resident, Paul Faye Sr., 55, was apprehended by federal authorities on allegations of planning to join a far-right militia with the intent to target migrants at the southern border using a sniper rifle. However, his son has dismissed these claims, labeling his father as a habitual fabricator. Faye was taken into custody after he allegedly informed an undercover FBI agent that he was prepared to create chaos at the border and eliminate any …

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“Rocky” Star Carl Weathers’ Cause of Death Revealed

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Carl Weathers, the actor renowned for his portrayal of Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” series, passed away in his sleep on February 2nd, as confirmed by a report released last Friday. The cause of death was listed as atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, a condition Weathers had been battling for years. The 76-year-old actor died at his residence in Venice, California, shortly after midnight. The death certificate, obtained by The Blast, listed Matthew Weathers, the actor’s son, …

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