Monkeys that were not infected were killed after police mistakenly believed they had COVID-19 and STDs.

Tragic Incident Involving Research Monkeys This week, a truck transporting research monkeys met with a disastrous accident on Interstate 59. The chaos escalated due to unfounded claims that these monkeys were carriers of serious viruses like hepatitis C, herpes, and even the coronavirus. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office reported that the accident took place near […]
North Carolina teenager believed to be involved in foster parents’ deaths dies by suicide, according to police.

Juvenile Suspect in Hoke County Double Homicide Takes His Own Life Red Springs, North Carolina — A juvenile suspect connected to a double homicide in Hoke County ended his life after being located by police in a different county, officials said on Tuesday. The Hoke County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies responded to a cardiac […]
Florida teenager charged in kidnapping hoax confronts the law — and the supposed scheme seems more complex than first believed.

Florida Teenager Stages Kidnapping Hoax Recently, a Florida teenager made headlines for orchestrating an incredible hoax involving a kidnapping. Authorities reported that 17-year-old Kayden Speight sent alarming emails to his family, claiming he had been shot and was being pursued by four Hispanic men. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office, along with other agencies, went all […]
Georgia mother fatally shot by roommate who believed she was an intruder

Tragic Shooting in Columbus, Georgia A mother of three, whose husband had been fighting cancer, was tragically shot by her roommate in an incident that police say was a case of mistaken identity. The shooting happened as Erica Anderson, 31, returned to her rented apartment after a visit to family in Indiana on October 13. […]
Theatre professor fatally shot by roommate who believed she was an intruder at home in Georgia.

A theater professor in Georgia was tragically shot and killed on Monday night by her roommate, who mistakenly thought she was an intruder, according to authorities. Erica Anderson, 41, an instructor at Columbus State University, was shot at a home in Columbus, as confirmed by Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan. Anderson had recently joined the […]
I Believed I Was Building My Future. Then a Bank Manager’s Words Sent a Shiver Through Me.

Pay Dirt is Slate’s financial advice column. Got a question? Share it with Christine and Iris here. (It’s confidential!) Mr. Paydirt I really messed up my retirement planning. Starting my full-time job at 18, I had a solid benefits package, which included the option to invest in a SIMPLE IRA. With a 3% employer match, […]
19 People Believed to Be Dead in Tennessee Explosives Plant Blast

Explosion at Munitions Plant in Tennessee On Friday morning, an explosion devastated a munitions plant in Hickman County, Tennessee. Reports indicate that nineteen individuals are currently missing and are feared dead as a result of the incident. The explosion took place around 7:45 a.m. at Accurate Energetic Systems, according to a report from News Channel […]
Man believed to have been killed by a bear days after sending family pictures of the animal

Missouri Man Found Dead After Sending Family Photos from Arkansas Campsite A Missouri man was discovered dead just two days after he shared pictures from a campsite in Arkansas. The police located the 60-year-old’s body several hundred yards away from the camping area near Mount Jewish on Thursday. Signs of a struggle were evident, indicating […]
Kristen Wiig reflects on why she believed ‘Bridesmaids’ was unsuccessful: ‘Well, we gave it our best shot’

Kristen Wiig admitted she underestimated the impact of “Bridesmaids” back in 2011. The 52-year-old actress shared that she had no clue about how the film would resonate with audiences in the weeks following its release. “After we premiered, I remember thinking it was like, ‘Well, we did our best,’” Wiig recalled during a chat with […]
Tyler Robinson, the man believed to be behind the attack on Charlie Kirk, hides his face during the most recent court session.

Provo, Utah – The courtroom was more empty than anything else during a recent hearing, reflecting the absence of Tyler Robinson, who is accused of the assassination of Charlie Kirk on the University of Utah campus a few weeks ago. Instead of appearing in person, the 22-year-old connected through a remote feed but without video. […]