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A former Jeopardy winner found himself in hot water after allegedly catfishing kids into sending him inappropriate photos of themselves. Police arrested Winston Nguyen in June but initially released him without charges. Now, authorities have accused the 37-year-old of posing as a teenager on Snapchat. Prior to his arrest, the...

Former 'Jeopardy' Winner Accused Of Catfishing Kids Into Sending Him Inappropriate Pictures

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Instagrammer and self-styled guru, Kat Torres, has been jailed for 8 years after being found guilty of human trafficking and slavery. Spiritual gurus and life coaches thrive in our super-connected, super-lonely times. Take a virtual stroll down Instagram valley, and you will encounter thousands of shills who are desperate to help fix your crappy little life with 60 second soundbites of dubious advice. From Teal Swan to Tony Robbins, there has to be someone out there to mend your miserable existence, right?

Who is Kat Torres, the former model who destroyed her Instagram followers’ lives with bizarre spiritual advice?

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What’s a “stan?” It means mega-fan and the slang word has both hot and cold vibes. Stan is a combination of the words “stalker” and “fan.” It’s a noun and a verb that describes “an extremely or excessively enthusiastic and devoted fan,” according to Merriam-Webster, which added the word to its dictionary in 2019.

Should you worry if your teen is a ‘stan’?

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Meta said Wednesday that it has taken down about 63,000 Instagram accounts in Nigeria running sexual extortion scams and has removed thousands of Facebook groups and pages that were trying to organize, recruit and train new scammers. Sexual extortion, or sextortion, involves persuading a person to send explicit photos online and then threatening to make the images public unless the victim pays money or engages in sexual favors. Recent high-profile cases include two Nigerian brothers who pleaded guilty to sexually extorting teen boys and young men in Michigan, including one who took his own life, and a Virginia sheriff’s deputy...

Meta takes down thousands of Facebook, Instagram accounts running sextortion scams from Nigeria

Editor's note: This article was originally published on April 14, 2023. It has since been updated. The idea of a doppelganger has fascinated people for centuries and it has been explored in various forms of media, including literature, film and television. Some people believe that encountering a doppelganger in real life can be life-changing, while others consider it to be purely a myth or superstition. However, a family had an unusual encounter that made them question their beliefs in this concept. While returning from a skiing trip in the mountains, the Stevenson family stopped at a rural Airbnb. Jenny Stevenson told TODAY, "Our children were starting to argue in the backseat, so I found a little cottage for us to stay overnight."

Family's skiing trip takes a creepy turn when they find a painting of their child's doppelganger

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Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska from the late afternoon into the evening with a few cells lingering into the overnight hours. Storms will be capable of producing mainly damaging winds, large hail, and perhaps an isolated tornado. Check below for further details on the outlook.

Damaging Winds Excess of 75mph, Large Hail & Isolated Tornado; Northern Plains; Evening of July 29th

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In a recent legal battle, Richard Gadd, the creator and star of the hit miniseries Baby Reindeer, has responded to a lawsuit filed against Netflix by a woman who claims to be the inspiration for the stalker character in the show. In a detailed 21-page declaration filed in a Los...

‘Baby Reindeer’ Creator Richard Gadd Responds To $170 Million Defamation Lawsuit By Woman He Claims ‘Stalked & Harassed’ Him

Perhaps the most famous cold case, JonBenet Ramsey was just six years old when she was killed on Christmas Day 1996. The late beauty queen would be 34 years old today.

Guessing Game: Remember JonBenet Ramsey on Her 34th Birthday

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Before his death, 'I Love This Bar' singer Toby Keith filed a legal request to keep his address private, in order to protect his family.

Toby Keith Reportedly Put Protective Measures in Place for His Family Before His Death

A teen influencer died while taking a selfie at the top of a waterfall to share with her 150,000 followers on social media. 14-year-old Moe Sa Nay died after she slipped while posing for photos at the top of Sinywa Waterfall in the town of Paung in Mon State, Myanmar on July 22. Nay was a TikTok star with 150,000 followers on the platform.

Teen Influencer Falls to Death While Taking Selfies at Top of Waterfall

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MrBeast has been accused of not giving sufficient food or medical care to contestants taking part in the preliminary filming for his game show, Beast Games

MrBeast 'organizes internal review' after game show contestants complain about treatment

A 17-year-old YouTube prankster has been charged with two felonies after allegedly derailing a train in Nebraska for an “insane” video, causing $350K worth of damage. On April 21, 2024, the youngster showed off his supposed ‘prank’ in an upload he said was the most “insane” YouTube video he’d ever taken.

Teen causes $350k in damages after allegedly derailing train for YouTube prank

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The Aurora Police Department released a statement on Tuesday on social media to clear up misinformation about an incident involving thousands of migrants. “Misinformation has spread on social media regarding the large gathering on Sunday at Gardens on Havana shopping center,” Aurora PD posted on X. “We recognize that Sunday’s incident was disconcerting and alarming for a large number of our residents and citizens. The purpose of this message is to provide the community with accurate information based on what we know right now.”

Law-abiding Venezuelans watch election results in Aurora, leave behind mess

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A Facebook post about a teenage boy in desperate need of a home found its perfect responder in Dr. James C. Wittig. Wittig, a single physician who had never married, had always dreamed of becoming a father. His heartfelt prayers seemed answered when he came across the post about Ronnie, a young boy who had lost both his parents.

Doctor adopts teen connected to his past

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Red Lobster, the popular seafood chain, has confirmed additional closures in Florida, adding to its recent wave of shutdowns following the company’s bankruptcy filing in May. The latest round of closures includes two more Florida locations, highlighting the ongoing struggles of the iconic restaurant chain.

Popular seafood chain announces more closures in Florida

Before playing noble defense attorney Perry Mason on the classic TV series of the same name, actor Raymond Burr enjoyed a successful career on the big screen. from the mid-1940s to the mid-1950s playing villains in noir movies.

Raymond Burr: TV's 'Perry Mason'  played villains in the movies and was secretly gay in real life

By age 18, many teens are feeling a combination of excitement and fear about the future. They tend to focus on their friends, social lives, and future, investing a lot of time thinking about what type of life they want once they're on their own. The day your child turns...

18-Year-Old Teen Development Milestones

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Balatro will never become casino fodder, because its creator is planning even beyond his own death

Balatro remains a killer game on the minds of thousands of players around the world. It's a big success, with many eagerly awaiting new updates for...

Balatro will never become casino fodder, because its creator is planning even beyond his own death

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