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Web sleuthing was a tricky true crime hobby. Then Gabby Petito went missing. The entire internet was looking for her. In the days before FBI officials on Sunday announced — and on Tuesday confirmed — that the body of 22-year-old Instagrammer Gabby Petito had been found near Grand Teton in Wyoming, her status as a missing person had gone massively viral. For the past week, the story of Petito and her boyfriend Brian Laundrie, 23 — who had returned home from a heavily chronicled #VanLife road trip without her — dominated social media, mesmerized true crime communities, and led the…
Capcom launches a new update for Dragon’s Dogma 2 on Xbox Series X and Series S that will surely appease players on both consoles. The latest Dragon’s Dogma 2 update brings exciting news for Xbox players. Previously, PlayStation 5 and Steam users received this Dragon’s Dogma 2 update, which introduced the ability to start a new game with existing save data and options to enhance visuals and frame rate. Xbox Series X and S players can now look forward to these same enhancements. Dragon’s Dogma 2 was recently released and quickly won over the public and critics. The cult RPG…
Washington — The mother of Mark Swidan, a Texas businessman who has been wrongfully detained in China, said she fears he may take his own life after more than a decade behind bars. “We are very concerned and afraid that Mark will end his life,” Katherine Swidan recently told CBS News after U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns visited her son at the Chinese detention facility where he is being held. A U.S. official confirmed the mid-March visit and said the U.S. has been concerned about Mark Swidan’s state for some time. Burns told Mark Swidan that he hopes to take him home…
Getty Images Hollywood has already lost several actors, reality TV stars and other celebrities so far this year. Look back on the ones who died in 2024.On April 2, Freaks and Geeks star Joe Flaherty died at the age of 82. His daughter claimed that he died from an “illness” following a long, prolific acting and comedy career. Joe was known for other roles, such as Happy Gilmore and his contributions to SCTV (Second City Television). Though their lives may have ended, their legacies as giants in the entertainment industry have just begun. Scroll below to see all the celebrities we’ve…
US bike brand Specialized is being asked to pay part of $659,000 owed to former workers of a factory in El Salvador which produced Specialized branded apparel.The closure of the APS Salvador factory in August 2022 allegedly left around $2 million unpaid in severance packages, terminal benefits, and wages. The majority of this has now been repaid through contributions from several companies that used the factory as a supplier.Specialized is being asked to contribute to the remaining outstanding sum, which the Worker Rights Consortium (WRC) describes as “money these workers legally earned while making apparel for these brands and money…
Shannen Doherty has opened up about “downsizing” amid her battle with stage 4 breast cancer.The “Beverly Hills, 90210” alum, 52, began the March 31 episode of her “Let’s Be Clear” podcast by reflecting on recently letting a property in Tennessee go despite her having “hopes” for it.”I was packing up one of the places there and it was really hard,” she said. “It was really emotional because, to a certain extent, I felt like I was giving up on this dream.”Doherty explained how she had a vision to build the property out — including a house for her and a…
Archaeology serves as a key to unlock the mysteries of our past, offering glimpses into ancient civilizations that challenge conventional historical narratives. One such revelation emerged from a Bolivian cave, where a bundle dating back to 1040 AD was discovered. This bundle contained a trove of plant-based psychoactive substances, providing early evidence of shamanistic practices. Alongside these substances were intricately crafted wooden tablets and an ornate tube, suggesting sophisticated rituals and a deep understanding of hallucinogenic properties. ‘Dragon Man’ Skull Found in China May Be ANOTHER New Human Species Researchers Unpack Science Behind Unique Presence of Devil in Finnish Cave Meanwhile, in…
Shannen Doherty said her years-long cancer battle prompted her to “take stock” of her life — and her multiple storage units of unused antique furniture. The “Charmed” alum, who is battling Stage 4 breast cancer, revealed she is letting go of some of her finds to help fund more memory-making trips with her mother and loved ones. Doherty said cutting back on her assets will also help “make things clean,” just in case she precedes her mother, Rose Elizabeth Doherty, in death. “I’ve accumulated too much crap,” Doherty admitted Monday on her “Let’s Be Clear” podcastShe added: “Do I need…
Mercedes-Benz on Wednesday revealed a new electrified option for its top-selling GLC-Class called the 2025 GLC 350e plug-in hybrid. It’s due in U.S. showrooms in the second half of 2024 and pricing information will be announced closer to that on-sale date. The latest GLC-Class arrived for the 2023 model year, initially with a sole GLC 300 grade powered by a 2.0-liter turbo-4 rated at 258 hp. The GLC 350e builds on the GLC 300 by adding an electric motor rated at 134 hp for a combined output of 313 hp. A large 24.8-kwh battery means a decent electric range is…
BMW M3 GT race car In preparation for next year’s DTM touring car race series BMW will be unveiling a new concept car previewing its M3 DTM race car that will compete in the 2012 season (current M3 GT race car pictured). The German automaker is returning to the series after an 18 year hiatus but is keen to show that it’s a force to be reckoned with. The new M3 DTM race car concept will be revealed at a special event taking place at Munich’s Olympic Stadium on July 16 and 17, an event that will be hosted by…