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A woman stopped a man after he casually told her she had “pretty toes” while walking by. She confronted him on camera, saying the comment made her feel unsafe and that he had a problem if she did. He stayed calm and asked if a simple compliment really made her feel threatened. A second man then jumped in, filming her and noting her Rocawear jacket while questioning why she was so upset.

A drive-thru order dispute turned deadly in north St. Louis County. On April 8 at 11:35 p.m., 20-year-old Jada Bell pulled up to the Steak 'n Shake on Bellefontaine Road in Spanish Lake. Police say she complained about her order and threw a drink at 32-year-old worker Chauncia Meekins. Meekins tossed it back. Bell then fired multiple shots from her white SUV, killing Meekins and wounding a male coworker in the hand. St. Louis County prosecutors charged Bell Monday with first-degree murder, first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, and three counts of armed criminal action. She is held on $1 million cash-only bond. Meekins' family held a vigil and is pushing for the death penalty, calling the shooting senseless violence sparked by extra onion rings. How does a fast-food order end in murder?

Woman called the cops on a man on campus moments after he approached her and called her pretty At Kennesaw State University, a man walked up to two female students sitting at an outdoor table and told one she was pretty. She immediately demanded he leave their table and dialed campus police. Officers arrived minutes later and told the man multiple people had already called in complaints about him filming interactions and making others uncomfortable. They confirmed it was not a crime, but warned it could violate student conduct rules if he kept approaching people that way. He complied and the situation ended without arrest. Is this an overreaction to a random hello, or a sign people are fed up with content creators turning public spaces into filming sets? What do you think?

Man turns his eyes to purple because he loves the colour and it's his favourite

Figure AI just dropped a live demo of its Figure 03 humanoid sorting packages on a moving conveyor belt using the new Vulcan AI controller. The robot was flipping and placing items at human speed when engineers disabled its right knee actuator mid task.

In the 2026 Boston Marathon, one runner showed what true grit looks like. After hammering 25 miles, her legs completely gave out. Injured and in agony, she dropped to the ground at mile 25. But she refused to stop. “I have to finish,” she said. So she crawled the final 1.2 miles all the way to the finish line. What would you do in her shoes?

22 and ready to date but standing just 3 feet 10 inches tall? Shauna Rae, star of TLC’s *I Am Shauna Rae*, is opening up about her desire to find love with a fully grown man. Diagnosed with brain cancer at just 6 months old, she underwent chemotherapy that damaged her pituitary gland and caused pituitary dwarfism. Now 22, she weighs around 50 pounds and has the stature and voice of an 8-year-old despite being a fully independent adult. In a recent clip, Shauna gets real about the unique challenges: practical issues like height differences in everyday moments, the need for genuine understanding beyond first impressions, and past dating experiences that didn’t go well. She’s hopeful and clear she wants a real connection. Love that looks past appearances and meets her where she is. What do you think can real love overcome these hurdles? Drop your thoughts.

Deadly stabbing near Independence Mall leaves community on edge. A 47-year-old man was fatally stabbed in broad daylight yesterday afternoon in Wilmington. Around 4 PM on April 22, Wilmington Police responded to reports of an assault in the 1800 block of Independence Boulevard, in a wooded area right by the mall's back parking lot. The victim, Anthony Todd Lane, was rushed to Novant Health NHRMC but died from his injuries en route. Officers quickly arrested 35-year-old David Eugene Bryan Jr. of Castle Hayne. He now faces second-degree murder charges and is being held without bond. Court records show Bryan was already on probation from 2025 charges in Brunswick County, with a parole violation hearing set for April 27. Police call the incident isolated. Nearby businesses including Panera Bread went on brief lockdown while officers secured the scene and evidence. Bryan's first court appearance is today at 2 PM. Public spaces should feel safe. What steps do you think local leaders need to take after this? x.com/mattvanswol/st…

@stats_feed Definitely he would

Elon Musk's net worth by year: 2010: $328M 2011: $1.0B 2012: $2.7B 2013: $6.7B 2014: $8.4B 2015: $13.0B 2016: $10.7B 2017: $13.9B 2018: $19.9B 2019: $22.3B 2020: $30B 2021: $300B 2022: $140B 2023: $220B 2024: $400B 2025: $600B 2026: $780B

@BarackObama Simple but profound. History shows America does its best work when the odds look stupid

Hope isn’t blind optimism — it arises in the face of uncertainty. If you look at our history, we’ve gone through some rough patches. But we tend to come out on the other side of them stronger than before.

Philadelphia police officer was caught sleeping in a patrol car while on duty

A father is going viral for giving his young son a blunt, real-time lesson on biology right in the restaurant. Spotting a trans woman nearby, he warned the boy to stay away, explaining the difference between a real woman and a man in a dress. He reportedly added not to "end up like him" and didn't want his son influenced. “You’re talking to a half-ass woman, man,” he said out loud. The trans woman recorded the exchange herself, which quickly turned into a loud argument until an employee stepped in. Reports say the dad later lost his job as a city sanitation worker. The clip has the internet split: many hail him for teaching his son the truth in the moment, others call it unnecessary public shaming. Parenting lesson in public or crossing the line? What's your take?

After 5 years behind bars, Foogiano is finally free. Gucci Mane’s 1017 artist was locked up in May 2021 after a felon-in-possession gun charge in Memphis. Released on bond, he cut off his ankle monitor and went on the run, leading to his five-year sentence. Now one of the last two artists still signed to the label alongside Pooh Shiesty, the Atlanta rapper is back and ready for what’s next. Fans are already calling for new music. Welcome home, Foo. What do you want to hear from him first? Drop it below.

@FabrizioRomano Fake professor sacked

🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea have decided to SACK Liam Rosenior with immediate effect. It’s OVER after 4 months, and 5 consecutive defeats with 0 goals scored. ❌

JUST IN: 🇮🇷 Iranian state media says Iran currently has no plans to hold talks with the US on Friday. 🇺🇸 US President Trump says he expects negotiations with Iran to start as early as Friday.

In Huntsville, Alabama rocket city and hub of advanced propulsion research a 34-year-old scientist working on anti-gravity breakthroughs was found dead from a gunshot wound in June 2022. Her name was Amy Eskridge, co-founder and president of the Institute for Exotic Science. She collaborated with her father, retired NASA plasma physicist Richard Eskridge, on gravity modification and exotic propulsion tech she believed could revolutionize space travel and energy. Officially, her death was ruled a suicide by self-inflicted gunshot to the head. Yet weeks earlier, she sent explicit texts to her business partner and friends stating: "If you see any report that I killed myself, I most definitely did not. If you see any report that I overdosed, I most definitely did not." She also described ongoing physical attacks, directed energy weapons, harassment, and said she needed to disclose her findings publicly soon because threats were escalating. Her father has publicly stated there is nothing suspicious about the case, telling reporters "scientists die also, just like other people." No full police report, detailed autopsy, or investigative findings have been released to the public. Her work included public presentations on anti-gravity history and prototypes, with the institute created as a "public-facing persona" for disclosure. This case is now drawing fresh scrutiny as part of a broader list of scientists tied to cutting-edge research who have died or gone missing in recent years. What really happened here? The official ruling stands, but the unanswered questions remain.

Condom prices will increase by 30% globally due to the Iran-US war.

Europe’s patience with Israel is cracking. French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a blunt warning in Paris yesterday. While reaffirming France’s commitment to Israel’s security, he stated clearly: “We have condemned what has been done in Gaza and the violation of Lebanon’s territorial sovereignty.” He went further: “If Israel continues this policy, we cannot act as if nothing is happening.” Macron also raised the possibility of reviewing the EU-Israel Association Agreement, the cornerstone of Europe-Israel trade ties. The message is unmistakable: continued military operations in Gaza and Lebanon risk real diplomatic and economic consequences from Europe. This marks one of the strongest public rebukes from a major Western leader in recent months. x.com/_InfoGram_/sta…

Toddler suffocates to death after being crushed by a folding seat in a Hyundai SUV.

🐻 A young black bear turned an Albany neighborhood into a full-scale wildlife rescue yesterday morning. Spotted lounging high in a tree on Second Avenue near Raymo Street around 6:30 a.m., the roughly 130-pound male drew a crowd and forced Albany Police to close nearby roads. New York State DEC officers arrived, stretched out a safety net with padding below, and waited nearly five hours. Just before noon, a tranquilizer dart did the job. The sedated bear lost its grip, dropped cleanly into the net, and was carried off unharmed. Officials relocated it straight back to the northern Catskills. A paws-itively perfect outcome for everyone involved. What’s the wildest animal you’ve spotted in your city? 🐻