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Brazen 27-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Kim Kardashian's Car At Her $60M LA Mansion Brazen 27-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Kim Kardashian's Car At Her $60M LA Mansion
Brazen 27-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Kim Kardashian's Car At Her $60M LA Mansion A brazen intruder turned an alleged break-in at Kim Kardashian's $60 million Los Angeles-area estate into something resembling a joy ride. A 27-year-old man was arrested at Kardashian's Hidden Hills property Sunday, Aug. 9, after security spotted him loading items into a vehicle shortly before 4 p.m., according to authorities and multiple reports. Kardashian, 45, and her children were not home.  Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to the gated community after security personnel alerted authorities. The department's Malibu/Lost Hills station serves Hidde…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds
This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds Your next workout may not require a gym membership or even a pair of sneakers. Scientists say one everyday skill could help the brain stay healthier as people age, with growing evidence suggesting the benefits extend well beyond communication. Multiple reports highlighted new findings after researchers presented data showing adults who speak more than one language tend to have younger-looking brains and may be less likely to experience accelerated biological aging. Medical News Today summarized the research presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum. One of…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
‘Oops, Wrong Number’ Texts On Rise: What To Watch For ‘Oops, Wrong Number’ Texts On Rise: What To Watch For
‘Oops, Wrong Number’ Texts On Rise: What To Watch For A message that appears to be a harmless mix-up can be the start of something much more costly. The warning centers on so-called "accidental" texts. The message may sound casual and believable, such as someone saying they are running late or trying to reach another person. The trap is the reply. Experian says wrong-number texts are often the first step in romance or employment scams. Scammers may also use AI messaging bots to target large numbers of people at once. Even a polite answer, such as telling the sender they have the wrong number, can show a scammer that the phone line is active…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Deadly Summer Bacteria Threat Triggers Warnings In Multiple States Deadly Summer Bacteria Threat Triggers Warnings In Multiple States
Deadly Summer Bacteria Threat Triggers Warnings In Multiple States Health officials in multiple states are warning residents about a potentially deadly bacterial threat that becomes more common as waters warm. Seven deaths have now been reported this year from Vibrio vulnificus infections in Louisiana and Florida, according to official state health data.  The bacterium can cause rapidly progressing, life-threatening infections and, in some cases, destroy tissue around an infected wound. Louisiana's Department of Health said Thursday, Aug. 6, that five people had died among nine reported cases in the state this year. Florida has recorded 14 case…

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by Joe Lombardi
Breaking News
Former East Lyme CEO Stole ‘Substantial’ Amount Of Company Funds: Police Former East Lyme CEO Stole ‘Substantial’ Amount Of Company Funds: Police
Former East Lyme CEO Stole ‘Substantial’ Amount Of Company Funds: Police A former Connecticut CEO faces a felony charge after police accused him of taking money from a manufacturing company he once led. Michael P. Mattox, 45, of Doral, Florida, was arrested last week by East Lyme police and was charged with first-degree larceny after a lengthy investigation, authorities said.  Mattox previously served as CEO of Birk Manufacturing. Investigators allege Mattox used company accounts to steal a large amount of company funds. Those accounts included a corporate credit card and checking account, police said.  Authorities did not say how he spent the cash h…

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by Josh Lanier
Breaking News
Body Found Deep In Woods Near Colchester Trail After Man's Car Left Abandoned In Parking Lot Body Found Deep In Woods Near Colchester Trail After Man's Car Left Abandoned In Parking Lot
Body Found Deep In Woods Near Colchester Trail After Man's Car Left Abandoned In Parking Lot A car abandoned in a parking lot led police to find the body of a 64-year-old man deep in the Connecticut woods.  Colchester police began searching for him after they found the unidentified man's unattended car in the Airline Trail parking lot on Westchester Road.  Colchester police worked with Connecticut DEEP, Connecticut State Police Search and Rescue, the Connecticut State Police Drone Unit, and Connecticut State Police Patrol K9s to scour the region.  They eventually found the man's body deep in the woods off Paper Mill Road. Authorities did not say when they disco…

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by Josh Lanier
Breaking News
Police ID Uncasville Man Killed In Groton Hit-Run Crash; Police Searching For Black SUV Police ID Uncasville Man Killed In Groton Hit-Run Crash; Police Searching For Black SUV
Police ID Uncasville Man Killed In Groton Hit-Run Crash; Police Searching For Black SUV Police have identified the victim of a deadly Connecticut hit-and-run as a 39-year-old man. Dustin Tanta-Quidgeon, of Uncasville, was struck around 11:15 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, on Toll Gate Road near Crawford Lane in Groton.  Police say a black SUV crashed into Tanta-Quidgeon and sped away, leaving him bleeding in the road. A witness, who is an EMT, rushed over to perform CPR as paramedics raced to the scene.  Firefighters, ambulance crews, and paramedics continued advanced lifesaving efforts. Tanta-Quidgeon died at the scene. Investigators are following leads to identif…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Celtics Legend Don Nelson Dies: Second-Winningest Coach In League History, Guided Knicks Celtics Legend Don Nelson Dies: Second-Winningest Coach In League History, Guided Knicks
Celtics Legend Don Nelson Dies: Second-Winningest Coach In League History, Guided Knicks One of basketball's most influential and unconventional figures has died. Don Nelson, the Hall of Fame coach who ranks second in NBA history in regular-season victories, died Sunday, Aug. 9, at age 86, the Golden State Warriors announced. " 'Nellie' was one of the most innovative and influential coaches in NBA history and an iconic figure in Warriors history," Golden State's statement read. Nelson compiled a 1,335-1,063 record during 31 seasons as an NBA head coach. Only Gregg Popovich has more regular-season victories. Nelson held the league record for nearly 12 years before Popovich surp…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Kellogg's Speeds Up Major Ingredient Change Across Cereal Lineup Kellogg's Speeds Up Major Ingredient Change Across Cereal Lineup
Kellogg's Speeds Up Major Ingredient Change Across Cereal Lineup Breakfast aisles are about to look a little different, though the company behind some of America's best-known cereals says fans shouldn't notice much when they take their first bite. WK Kellogg Co announced Thursday, Aug. 6, that it will eliminate artificial colors across its entire cereal portfolio, with production of the new recipes beginning later this year and products arriving on store shelves before year's end. The move comes a full year ahead of the company's original schedule. The transition includes colorful favorites such as Kellogg's Froot Loops and Kellogg's Apple Jacks. Instead…

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by Joe Lombardi
Breaking News
Woman, Baby Killed In Boat Crash Off Liberty Island Woman, Baby Killed In Boat Crash Off Liberty Island
Woman, Baby Killed In Boat Crash Off Liberty Island A 46-year-old Manhattan man has been charged after a boat overturned near Liberty Island, killing a 27-year-old woman and a 5-month-old baby, authorities said. Manuel Hernandez was arrested at 2:27 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, within the NYPD's 72nd Precinct, and charged with 13 counts of reckless endangerment, an NYPD spokesperson said. The incident began around 10:25 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, when police received a 911 call reporting an overturned vessel near Liberty Island within the 1st Precinct, authorities said. The NYPD Harbor Unit, SCUBA Team and Aviation Unit responded to the scene…

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by Cecilia Levine
National Interest
Midair Scare: Delta Passengers Use Emergency Slides After Flight Turns Back Midair Scare: Delta Passengers Use Emergency Slides After Flight Turns Back
Midair Scare: Delta Passengers Use Emergency Slides After Flight Turns Back A Delta passenger plane was forced to turn around shortly after takeoff before passengers made an emergency exit from the aircraft. Delta Flight 2204 bound for Florida returned safely to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Saturday, Aug. 8, after smoke was reported in the cockpit, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.  The Boeing 757-200 had been headed from Atlanta to Orlando, Florida, when the problem developed. The FAA said the aircraft returned to Atlanta at about 8 a.m. Passengers then evacuated using emergency slides onto a taxiway. The agency is inve…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
A Diet Darling May Be Working Against Healthy Aging A Diet Darling May Be Working Against Healthy Aging
A Diet Darling May Be Working Against Healthy Aging One of nutrition’s loudest messages may have the formula for a longer, healthier life flipped backward. A sweeping scientific review published in the Cell Press Blue Journal finds that eating less protein consistently extends lifespan and improves metabolic health in laboratory models, including yeast, fruit flies, and rodents. The human evidence is far thinner. No study has shown that protein restriction extends a person’s lifespan. Short-term human trials have, however, found improvements in blood sugar, insulin sensitivity, and body fat, according to the review. The findings raise…

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by Joe Lombardi