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The family of Simon Nellist, a diving instructor tragically killed in a shark attack off Sydney’s coast last year, has remembered him as a "gentle, kind and wonderful human being." Mr. Nellist, originally from the UK and living in Wolli Creek, was swimming at Little Bay just after 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday February 16 when he was fatally attacked. His death marks Sydney’s first fatal shark attack since 1963, when a similar tragedy occurred at Sugarloaf Bay in Middle Harbour. In a statement to the BBC, Mr. Nellist’s family described him as a "proud Cornishman" who had found a second home in Australia. They praised his talents as a photographer and his deep love for the ocean and nature. "Simon was a cherished fiancé, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He had a rare gift for connecting with people, always making time for others and earning their trust and respect," they said. "We will miss him terribly." Known for his daily swims at Little Bay, Mr. N...

A Florida sheriff personally greeted one of the suspects in a lottery scam at Daytona Beach International Airport, confronting her over a scheme that stole $35,000 from an 85-year-old woman. Shania Baptiste was extradited from New York to Florida in connection with the fraud, which drained an elderly Daytona Beach resident of her life savings, according to reports from Fox 35 Orlando and WFTV Channel 9. Media captured the moment as Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood met Baptiste at the airport. "Shania, I am Sheriff Chitwood, and I want to let you know that we protect our seniors in this community. That’s why you’re here," Chitwood told her before she was handcuffed and taken to jail. "I hope you enjoy your stay here. Welcome to Florida." Baptiste responded by claiming innocence, saying, "I’m sorry for the crime that was committed, but it was not me." Baptiste and her alleged accomplice, Neilson Brooks, face charges of Organized Scheme to Defraud and Gra...

A charter captain has been arrested after a viral video captured a heated altercation with another boater in Florida last week, authorities confirmed. According to the Punta Gorda Police Department, the incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. on April 1, when 40-year-old Brock Horner maneuvered his boat alongside another vessel and boarded it without permission. In the video, which quickly spread across social media, fisherman Gage Towles can be seen telling Horner he can’t speed underneath the 41 bridge in Punta Gorda, just about 10 feet away from Towles’ boat. Horner, appearing angry over a previous incident on March 30—where Towles and others were allegedly fishing in the dark without lights—begins shouting and using profanity. The confrontation escalates when Horner leaps onto Towles’ boat, grabs him by the shirt, and demands an apology for the earlier encounter. "The event has garnered significant attention on social media, and we are receiving numerous calls requesting action,...

Elizabeth Anne Hanks, daughter of Tom Hanks and his first wife, Samantha Lewes, shares an intimate look at her turbulent upbringing and complicated bond with her mother in her upcoming book, The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road. In an excerpt obtained by People, Hanks—who now writes under the name E.A. Hanks—reflects on how her parents' divorce in 1985 shaped her and her brother Colin’s early years. “I am a kid from the First (non-famous) Marriage,” she writes. “My only memories of my parents together are from Colin’s high school graduation and then my own.” She describes a lone photograph of herself standing between them, noting her mother’s wig slightly askew. Born in Burbank, Hanks recalls having “few memories of the early years in Los Angeles” after her mother abruptly relocated them to Sacramento, six hours away, following the divorce. While a custody agreement allowed for visits with her father and stepmother on weekends and summers, she describes her years from age f...

 A 21-year-old man from rural New South Wales has been charged with multiple animal cruelty offences after distressing videos allegedly depicting acts of abuse surfaced on social media. The footage, described as “deeply disturbing,” was initially shared by reptile catcher and conservationist Ash McInnes on the Broken Hill Snake Catchers Facebook page. Mr. McInnes, who edited the clips to make them viewable, stated the videos appear to show a man running over an injured kangaroo’s head with a dirt bike, punching a kangaroo, and kicking baby animals. The man, whose identity cannot be disclosed for legal reasons, is believed to be a local who plays for North Broken Hill Football Club. Reports suggest he had been working across multiple properties during the period the clips were recorded. Following the public release of the footage, he has since deleted all his social media accounts. Mr. McInnes condemned the footage as “deplorable” and urged the public to report any instances of anim...

Security measures at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) are under intense scrutiny after two men allegedly smuggled loaded firearms into the stadium during a high-profile AFL match between Carlton and Collingwood on Thursday night. With over 82,000 spectators in attendance, the incident has sparked a wave of concern and urgent calls for heightened security protocols. According to Victoria Police, both men are alleged to have carried separate loaded firearms hidden in their clothing. The breach occurred despite the MCG recently installing advanced AI-powered security scanners designed to detect dangerous items. It's reported that the men managed to evade thorough inspection, even after initial screening flagged concerns. The Herald Sun reported that the men allegedly concealed the weapons in their pants. It wasn’t until around 8:30 p.m., when stadium security asked the men to leave due to inappropriate behavior, that the firearms were discovered during a police search. Both individuals ...

 A Sydney school was evacuated on Friday morning following an anonymous bomb threat, prompting a swift police response and raising concerns over the recurrence of similar incidents across the country. St Charbel’s College in Punchbowl received the threatening call at approximately 8:20 a.m. as students from kindergarten to Year 12 were arriving for the day. The school immediately enacted its emergency protocols, ensuring the safety of students and staff. Parents were quickly notified via an official message stating, “The school received an anonymous bomb threat this morning.” The message further reassured them, saying, “The police are on site and as far as I know, the school has been evacuated to Roberts Park. There is no bomb on site, but the school is taking necessary precautions to keep our kids safe.” The message concluded with a statement of support: “St Charbel is with our kids and school community always.” NSW Police confirmed that a section of the school was evacuated as a ...

A Pensacola man who fatally shot his mother was sentenced to just over a decade in prison. David Allan Ohlson, 19, initially faced charges of second-degree murder for the death of his mother, Adrianna Ohlson, after shooting her with a shotgun on April 8, 2022, in front of his father. Despite Ohlson's attorney arguing that he suffers from severe mental illness requiring medical care outside of prison, Circuit Judge John Simon sentenced him to 124.5 months in the Florida Department of Corrections. After serving his sentence, Ohlson will complete two years of community control followed by 15 years of probation, according to Assistant State Attorney Trey Myers. Attorney Sharon Wilson had planned to use the insanity defense, but Ohlson ultimately signed a plea agreement on May 17, 2023, pleading no contest to one count of manslaughter with a firearm instead of facing a murder charge. The case hinged on whether Ohlson's mental health met the criteria for legal insanity. Pensacola psy...

In a shocking and tragic incident, a motorcyclist plunged to his death after a massive sinkhole suddenly opened beneath him on a busy street in Seoul. The victim, a 33-year-old man identified by his surname Park, was discovered dead on Tuesday after a grueling 17-hour search operation. Disturbing dashcam footage captured from a vehicle trailing the motorcyclist shows the horrifying moment he was swallowed by the sinkhole. A white car driving ahead narrowly escaped the same fate, bouncing back onto the road as the driver accelerated just in time. The driver of the car sustained only minor injuries. Park's body was eventually located in a subway tunnel approximately 164 feet (50 meters) from the center of the sinkhole. The chasm, measuring 65 feet (20 meters) wide and equally deep, appeared suddenly at an intersection in Seoul's Gangdong District. Despite an immediate response from the local fire department, the rescue effort required heavy machinery, including excavators and sho...

Authorities say the K-Pop star, whose real name was Choi Whee-sung, was discovered “a significant amount of time” after his passing. Officials are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. Police in Seoul report that Wheesung was found in a state of cardiac arrest, though no foul play is suspected, according to The Sun . He was discovered unconscious in his apartment in the northern Gwangjin-gu district of Seoul after his mother called emergency responders, The Korea Times reports. Concerns were initially raised when the singer failed to meet with his manager for a scheduled conversation earlier in the day. An investigation into his death remains ongoing. Wheesung first made his debut in 2002, quickly rising to fame in South Korea with his distinct soulful vocals. Throughout the 2000s, his influence in the music industry continued to grow, and he was widely recognized for popularizing R&B in South Korea. Over the past decade, he transitioned into a ment...