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Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida moves to Georgia:What is coming next

Hurricane Helene has been downgraded to a category one storm but authorities warn winds and rainfall are still high risk threat.

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Hurricane Helene is classified as category one less threatful but dangerous.

Authorities warned that winds and rainfall still pose a threat to people in Carolinas, Georgia and Florida.

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What happened when Hurricane Helene hit Florida?

  1. Hurricane Helene made landfall at 03:10 GMT on Thursday night 23:10 Eastern Standard Time with maximum sustained winds at 225 kilometers per hour 140 miles per hour.
  2. As a category four storm it was powerful to hit the State Big Bend region Few hours later at about 06:40 GMT authorities downgraded the hurricane to category one but warned that heavy rainfall and strong damaging winds still posed a mega threat.

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  1. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has urged students to remain indoors and avoid roadways as mega storm surge from Helene floods like streets and make threatful scenario.
  2. Fallen trees make power line down across the state and 6:40 GMT 1.3 million people in Florida without power.
  3. Florida has population of 22 million people
  4. The weather service warned people to treat the strong winds like a tornado is coming move to an inside room.

What are conditions in Georgia and neighboring states?

  1. In North Carolina over 260,000 person have been placed under a flash flood threat in Asheville. The National Water Center warned that flooding along the Swannanoa River is possible.
  2. Some 770,709 people were without power across Georgia North Carolina and South Carolina according to power outage.us.
  3. According to National Weather Service over 37 million person from the southern tip of Florida to western North Carolina were placed under tropical storm warning Friday.
  4. This means that tropical storm conditions with winds reaching 117 km/h are anticipated in the region within next 36 hours.
  5. In Georgia Helence could bring 30.5cm of rain or more on Friday destructing the pecan crops and state cotton which are mid harvest.

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Which direction is Hurricane Helene moving?

  1. Authorities added damaging winds will be felt across Georgia and the Carolinas throughout Friday in higher areas of Southern Appalachians in North Carolina.
  2. Helene landed almost mouth of the Aucilla River in the Big Bend region of Florida Gulf Coast.
  3.  At 05 GMT local authorities said Helene was moving northwards to Georgia. The National Hurricane  Centre said eyewall the part of storm with strongest winds underneath it was entering the southern part of state.

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  1. President Biden who authorised on Thursday disaster declarations for Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama said people to treat the storm extremely seriously cautioning that it was expected to be catastrophic.

What do hurricane categories mean?

  1. The National Weather Service NWS in US employs the Saffir Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale to classify storms.
  2. Categories one and two are considered dangerous
  3. Category 3 and above are considered major hurricanes because of potential for loss of life and damage.
  4. Category one will have winds at 119-153 km/h
  5. Category four hurricane will sustain winds from 209-251 km.h.

The NHC warned that catastrophic and deadly storm ug reaching as high as 20 feet would hit parts of Bing Bend coast with danger of life threatening storm surge across the whole of western coast of the Florida peninsula.

Hurricane Helene is fourth hurricane to make landfall in the US this year coming over month after Storm Debby slammed into Sunshine state.

Helene is expected to turn toward the west and travel towards Tennesse through the Appalachian Mountains some time over course of today before cutting into Kentucky in Bowling Green area around 8pm.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency on thursday for all 159 counties adding “The current forecast for Hurricane Helene suggest this storm will impact every part of our state”

“We are not taking anything for granted which is why i have directed appropriate state agencies to work around the clock to ensure we are prepared for whatever is heading our way”

Tropical storm force winds are forecast to reach Kentucky by around 2pm on Friday afternoon before reaching Tennessee, North Carolina and Alabama.

Two victims died in Wheeler County Georgia after their trailer was picked across High way 19 before landing in a field.’

At least three person have died so far as result of storm including a driver a who was killed when sign fell onto their car in Tampa according to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

Savannah Guthrie Cries Off Fake Eyelashes as Hoda Kotb reveals Today Departure: You are Our Sunshine

Kotb revealed that she will be leaving the Today show after 17 years in  a chat with her co host on Thursday Sept 26.

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But also, I just want to say I am so proud of my friend,” she continued. “You have guts. For someone to leave at the top of their game — to leave something that’s wonderful, that you love, where it’s easy and comfortable and beautiful and fun and say, ‘But I dream even bigger for myself,’ into the great unknown, you have so much guts.”

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” and jumped out of way laughing.

Guthrie told Kotb Here’s my lash handing one over to her co host as they were live on air. Kotb then broke from her report to give close up of the false lash to the camera.

I do not want to hold a lash that okay Roker 70 quipped to jones moments later before launching into own report as she jokingly tried to pass it on.

Kotb added her reasoning to her Today family on the show Thursday surrounded by Guthrie Roker Jones, Kotb and Craig Melvin fourth hour co host Jenna Bush Hager.

Kotb said she intends to spend more time with her family which consist daughters Haley 7 and Hope 4.

As I write this my heart is all over the map. she wrote I know Im making the right decision but its a painful one , And you all are the reason why they say two things can right at same time and im feeling that so deeply right now.

I love you and its time for me to leave the show.

During sit down with their co anchors Guthrie add her friend. “Hoda we love you so much and when you look around and see these tears they are love you are so loved. We do not want to imagine  this place without you”

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she continued But also I just desire to say i am proud of my friend. You have guts for someone to leave at top of their game to leave something that is a wonderful that you love where it is easy and comfortable and fun and say

But I dream even bigger for myself into great unknown you have so much guts”

Steve Lawson had 5 year relationship with women in her 20 GCC Pastor says

Pastor and former dean at The Master Seminary Steve lawson had 5 year relationship with woman in her late 20 Phil Johnson an elder and pastor at John MacArthur Grace Community Church told in X post today.

Johnson told that woman is not member of Lawson church Trinity Bible Church of Dallas and lives in different state nowhere close to any of ministries Steve served.

Johnson stated that Lawson informed the elders at his church, Trinity Bible Church of Dallas about his inappropriate relationship but only after the girls father confronted Steve and threatened exposure.

Johnson added “This was not confession of sin”.

At a service last Sunday Trinity Elder Mark Becker addressed the scandal briefly but did not offer any detail about Lawson misconduct and discourage question.

The only questions that are important at this point concern us as church as local body and how we will move together forward from this”

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Lawson served as teaching fellow and board member of Ligonier Ministries. Ligonier has not made public statement about Lawson but has removed him as fellow at ministry website.

Lawson messages and videos continue to be posted at Ligonier website.

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The ministry Lawson founded One Passion Ministries released a statement adding that Lawson had confessed to board that has inappropriate relationship with lady a sin that has disqualified him from ministry.

TMS has made any public statement about Lawson.

Lawson had been removed from pastoral ministry had failed to be a one woman man and was permanently disqualified from ministry.

The email did not give any detail about Lawson misconduct or wether the lady was linked with TMS or TMU.

Johnson replied “Do stay if they were trying to cover or minimize the sin, you would have grounds to leave. But that is not their aim. They are doing the best they can impossible situation. Speak to them privately and individually before leaving over what they did or did not say publicly”

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Lead pastor Steven Lawson was removed indefinitely from all ministry activities at Trinity Bible Church of Dallas.

Lawson has been with church since 2018.

Church elders told they learned about inappropriate relationship between Lawson and a lady.

At least 10 pastor across North Texas has stepped down or been forced out since May due to inappropriate behavior or moral issues.

Gateway Church parted ways with its founder Robert Morris after admitted to inappropriate sexual behavior with 12 year old girl decades ago.

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Trinity Bible Church of Dallas fired steven Lawson for inappropriate relationship with a woman.

Church elders made announcement on Thursday adding they became aware of relationship multiple days before.

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“The elders have met with Steve and will continue to come alongside him and pray for him with goal of his personal repentance. steve will no longer be compensated by Trinity Bible Church of Dallas. the church adding in a statement.

PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection Pre Orders live blog as PS5 Pro Listings go live

PS5 Pro and PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection pre orders are about to start.

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The PS5 Pro console was revealed this month after months of rumors and news of PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection followed after.

The driven range consist of limited number of PS5 Pro bundle, PS5 Slim Digital edition, DualSense Edge controller, base DualSense Controller and Playstation Protal in a rertore PS1 themed gray.

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PlayStation gamers not only does the PS5 Pro pre order window open today but entire PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection will made available and stock is expected to be limited.

PlayStation Direct will be only retailer taking pre order today will be the DualSense 30th Anniversary Edition which will be available at retailers.

When and Where Can I Preorder the 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro Bundle?

From today September 26th at 10 am AEST but stock limited 12:30o units worldwide.

Only two local retailers have been supplied with Bundle stock plus there are extra hoops to jump through.

The PlayStation 5 Pro will be available to preorder in Australia today more 10am AEST.

PS5 Prow will set you back A$1,199 and comes with 2TB SSD a dualsense wireless controller and Astro Playroom pre installed.

When and Where Can I Preorder the PS5 Pro?

September 26th at 10 am AEST two preorder options will be available

PS5 Pro 2TB Digital A$1199.95

PS5 Pro 2TB Disc Edition A$1,360

 

‘Inside Out2’ Is Now on Disney+:Watch this Exclusive Video

With Inside Out 2 now on Disney+ watch this clip of stars Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke watch on a movie night at home.

The sequel hit box office records during its theatrical run becoming the highest grossing animated film of all time earning $1.7 billion globally.

The film is now available to watch at home.

Disney/Pixar mega movie Inside Out 2 is now available to stream on Disney+

The movie get a 90 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Beyonce declared it her film of the year in her recent GQ cover interview.

Inside Out 2 arriving nine years after the Oscar winning original catches up with Riley Kensington Tallman who is 13 years old and adjusting to her new life in San Francisco.

Poehler had add that in near decade that has passed since the first movie audiences have become more eager and receptive to franchise exploration about mental health.

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To celebrate the fact that you can watch Inside Out 2 at home on Disney+. The Daily Beast Obsessed has clip of the movie cast discussing what film their characters.

Poehler answer for joy is rapid one musicals Joy Love musicals like Singin in Rain and Meet Me in St Louis.

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People were ready to talk about anxiety and how it bumps up against joy and what is toxic positivity.

The streaming premiere of Inside Out 2 comes in time for Disney Plus new deal. Now through Sept 27 new and returning consumer can sign up for the streamer Basic plan for $2 per month for three months a $6 drip from standard $8 per month price tag.

The box office tracker noted that sequel of 2015 best Animated Feature Oscar winner has grossed $652 million domestically and almost $1,030 billion internationally for worldwide tally of $1,682 billion to date.

Jenn Sterger open up on Brett Favre’s Parkinson’s disease:Karma never forgets an address

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Jenn Sterger a former NFL reporter and current comedian who accused Super Bowl champion Brett Favre of sending her wrong text messages and images in 2008 appeared to chalk it up to karma after he made his Parkinson disease announce on Tuesday.

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Favre admitted to sending explicit voicemails to Sterger but not the texts.

He was quarterback of the New York Jets at the time and Sterger was sideline reporter for the team.

Sterger replied to the announcement on her Instagram Stories and took a shot at the Mississippi welfare scandal he had been involved.

Favre spent 16 of his 20 NFL seasons with the Green Bay Packers. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons and played with New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings after his time in Green Bay.

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Favre was facing congressional committee to testify about a welfare scandal in Mississippi which he has been involved in more than last several years.

The former NFL quarterback who does not face criminal charges in the matter has repaid over $1 million in speaking fees funded by a welfare program in state and was investor in biotech company with ties to the case.

He was fined $50,000 for failing to cooperate with NFL investigation into matter.

At the time Favre admitted to sending wrong voicemails to Sterger but not the texts. He was quarterback of the New York Jets at the time and Sterge was sideline reporter for the team.

Favre said he believes he had thousands of concussions during his playing career.

In 2021 he encouraged parents to keep their kid move away from tackle football until age of 14.

He said

“The challenges my family and I have faced over last three years because certain government officials in Mississippi failed to protect federal TANF funds from fraud and abuse and a re unjustifiably trying to blame me those challenges have hurt my good name and are worse than anything I faced in football”

Brett Favre open up during a congressional hearing on Tuesday that he was diagnosed with Parkinson disease a degenerative nervous system disorder that cause parts of the brain to deteriorate and affects movement.

Appearing before a House Ways and Mean Committee hearing on welfare reform.

Favre open up about Prevacus a company making a concussion drug that received $2 million of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families TANF funds.

Favre was investor in Prevacus and text messages show the start asking state officials for assistance securing funds for the company in November 2018.

 

Martin Lewis issues latest update to state pensioners over council tax discount

Money Saving Analyst Martin Lewis has provided latest news for state pensioners on speculation regarding the potential removal of 25 percent single person council tax discount.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil the Labour Party Autumn Budget for next financial year on Wednesday October 30.

This will be happy updates as scrapping the discount could have view pensioners living in average council tax Band D view their tax bills rise by 543 euro per year.

What is Council Tax Support?

Council Tax Support famous as Council Tax Reduction is benefit to assist people who are on less income or claiming benefits to pay their Council Tax bill.

Those who get the Guarantee Credit part of Pension Credit might be able to get council tax paid in full.

800,000 pensioners could be eligible for Pension Credit but are not claiming backbone for person aged 66 and over or their loved one to check eligibility.

There is no special amount of council tax support may be entitled to the rate depends on person situation and where they live.

Discount range between 25 percent and 100 percent.

Each local council run its own Council Tax Support schemes how a person makes a claim differ depending on where they live.

The first thing a person should do when making a claim is to contact their local council.

What is Council Tax?

Council Tax is form of local taxation based on value of someone property that assist pay for services in the ared like road maintenance, elderly care, polica and scrab collection.

It can add amount to household monthly outgoing some groups can have bills discounted by claiming Council Tax Support.

The Treasury will not finish the single person council tax discount, Downing Street has showed.

There had been suggestion that government was considering scrapping the measure in a bid to fill the 22bn euro financial black hole it claims it has inherited from Conservative government.

Over the past weeks ministers have refused to rule out ditching the measure that entitles those who live alone to a 25% discount of council tax bill.

Ms Reeves who has faced critics over her decision to scrap the winter fuel allowance for multiple pensioners faced heckling in hall from protester who appeared to call for a halt to arm sales to Israel and for action on environment.

Ms Reeves continued her speech and replied by saying that Labour had become a part that represent working people not a party of protest.

The government will look to expand the scheme to provide breakfast to all state schools pupils aged four to 11 in England one of Labour manifesto urges.

The chancellor further said that 7m euro of funding would be put towards a pilot scheme to introduce breakfast clubs to 750 primary schools across England this summer term.

She said “So it will be a budget with real ambition a budget to fix the foundations a budget to deliver the change that we promised a budget to rebuild Britain”

Mega contractor heads for collapse leaving doubts over major projectsajor

The nation sixth mega building contractor, ISG has filed for administration causing uncertainty over multiples projects countrywide.

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The schemes on ISG’s books are the 32.7 million euro restoration and redevelopment of Birmingham Moseley Road Baths overlook by Donald Insall Associates; the 70 million euro Regent Quarter offices to labs project at King Cross by Piercy & Company and the 44 million euro conversion of Coventry former IKEA store into an arts and culture centre by Buttress.

In an email forwarded to its 2,400 staff last night confirming the administration, ISG chief executive Zoe Price confirmed offices would be shut down sites would not open.

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One of ISG projects is the 281.6 euro million Queen Square Institute of Neurology and UK Dementia Research Institute for the University College London designed by Hawkins Brown.

The development in Grays Inn Road was set to complete in early 2025.

The six companies that have applied for administration are ISG Construction ltd, ISG Engineering Services Ltd, ISG UK Retail Ltd,ISG Jackson Ltd ISG Retail Limited and ISG Central Services Ltd.

According to industry tracker Glenigan, ISG consist of 34 contract award as 45 schemes on site two set to complete worth a combo total of 4.15 billion euro.

According to filed accounts for ISG Construction covering the year ending 31 December 2022 the company had income of 545 million euro and made a profit for 3.2 million euro.

ISG Retail had posted a turnover of 551 euro million and profit of 28.2 euro million over same time period.

In November past year, ISG was forced to deny what it called wholly inaccurate rumors abouts its financial health following delays to two of its high profile jobs Britishvolts 3billion euro and the 700 million euro Sunset Waltham Cross fill studio complex.

A spokesperson for Coventry City Council which is funding the Buttress designed City Centre Cultural Gateway add ‘We understand ISG Construction has applied to enter administration and we have contacted partners involved in our project as we consited our next steps”

A spokesperson for Birmingham City Council, Moseley Road swimming pool told media “We are aware that ISG Ltd, our main contractor for the Moseley Road Baths Diving In project has notified us of their intention to appoint a receiver where requested we will work closely with the receiver over the coming days”

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Hull based offsite ESS Modular is now in administration with the loss of almost 100 jobs.

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The administrators told the companies have ceased to trade with immediate effect with majority of 100 staff made redundant.

Tim Vance, Charles King and Andrew Dolliver of Ey Parthenon Turnaround & Restructuring Strategy have been appointed as Joint Administrators to trading company Extraspace Solutions UK Limited and subsidiary Spatial Initiative Limited.

EY stressed that Extraspace Solutions UK Limited and Spatial Initiative Limited are owned by Cathexis UK Holding Ltd which is owner of ISG the companies are in separate corporate structure and the admin of ISG has not been catalyst for their insolvency.

Despite exploring choice to safeguard the future of secure additional funding it has not been possible to raise the funding required to continue trading.

The Directors applied to place Companies into administration.

EY added the companies experience mega losses on legacy contracts that in turn place them under harsh liquidity pressures.

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400 people in Kent have lost their jobs after two big employers went into administration on same day.

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It has been confirmed that 240 employees at the Whitstable branch of ISG have lost their jobs.

The UK operations of the international construction fall into administration on Friday with 2,200 workers in total made redundant with immediate effect.

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Folkestone Fixings Limited FFX a tools and hardware retailer based in Folkestone Ashford and Lympne is now closed with 147 workers made redundant.

Kathryn Crosby ‘7th Voyage of Sinbad’ Actress and Wife of Bing Crosby Dies at 90

She appeared in “The Phenix City Story Operation Mad Ball, The Big Circus and Anatomy of a Murder.

Kathryn Crosby who starred in movies as Operation Mad Ball, The 7th Voyage of Sinbad and Anatomy of Murder before she closed her acting career as spouse of Hollywood legend.

She was 90 Bing Crosby has died.

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Billed under her stage name Kathryn Grant made five features for famed movies noir director Phil Karlson The Brothers Rico, The Phenix City Story and Tight Spot.

She was born Olive Kathryn Grandstaff  in houston on Nov 25 1933 and raised in West Colombia, Texas

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After finishing runner up in Miss Texas beauty Pageant Kathryn left the University of Texas in 1952 to come to Hollywood with help of Roy Rogers Agent Art Rush Paramount signed her to contract after she screen tested with William Holden.

Crosby died Friday night surrounded by her family at her home in Hillsborough California a family rep. said.

She played the younger sister of Martha Hyer character in other movie

State Pensioners handed Euro 233 after losing Winter Fuel Payment

Additional financial help with energy bills is available for state pensioners losing their Euro300 Winter Fuel Payment.

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Thousands of state pensioners are set to get minimum 233 euro in financial help this winter despite losing Winter Fuel Payment thanks to other benefits designed for assisting.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed the payment which can amount to up to 300 euro per year to put towards heating will available to people who get means tested benefits like Pension Credit.

Those who no longer qualify for this help may be entitled to multiple other benefits that could help to overcome the difficulties.

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Winter Fuel Payment has been backbone for multiple pensioners in past years millions will find themselves ineligible for its year due to change in  qualification criteria.

Cold Weather Payment 25 Euro

Pensioners may be entitled to the Cold Weather Payment which provides 25 Euro for seven days when the temperature decrease below zero.

These payments are triggered by cold weather condition and sent to those who qualify for Pension Credit or other eligible benefits.

Warm Home Discount Euro 150

The Warm Home Discount provides Euro 150 rebate on households electricity bills.

Eligible pensioners automatically get this payment if they have been getting the Guarantee Credit portion of Pension Credit.

They may qualify for help if they get the Savings Credit portion of Pension Credit Housing Benefit or Universal Credit.

Most eligible household expect to get a letter from the Department for Work and Pensions DWP confirming eligibility between November and January.

The payment is made directly to household energy provide between November and March.

Winter Heating Payment Euro 58

The Winter Heating Payment is available to people in Scotland who qualify for benefits like Universal Credit and Pension Credit.

The payment is 58.75 Euro and will be get in a single instalment between December and February 2025.

Carly Gregg Gets life in Prison After Conviction for Killing Mother Then Inviting Friend Over to See Body

Carly Gregg was 14 when she kill her mother and tried to kill her stepfather inside the family Brandon Miss home.

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Carly Gregg the teenage who shot her mother and tried to kill her stepfather has been sentenced to life in jail according to media reports.

Gregg was 14 at time of March 19 shooting in which prosecutors argued she murdered her 40 year old mother. Ashley Smylie with mother gun inside the family Brandon Miss home.

Teenage lied in wait in ambush designed to shoot and murder her stepfather 39 year old Health Smylie when he reached home prosecutors told.

Gregg then fled but was arrested near home.

The sentence was handed down to 15 year old on Sept 20 after jurors in Rankin County Miss found her guilty on all counts including tempering with evidence first degree murder attempted murder.

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During closing arguments State Attorney Michael Smith told the jury she was aware of her actions at time of shooting.

“We would ask that you go back there and find her guilty of all three because she was not insane at time that this happened”.

Dr Andrew Clark a child psychologist testified on Tuesday Sept 17 that on day of shooting Gregg was grumpy and irritable and could not focus in class at Northwest Rankin High School where her mother was math teacher.

Clark add the teenager claimed her memory went blank that day after letting her dog out in backyard.

Clark testified that Gregg dealt with depression and was in past prescribed medication that made her feel numb. The Clarion Ledger reported.

Clark testified that Gregg listen voices which were getting worse before shooting  and that she had history of self destruction.

After coming home with her mom prosecutors add Gregg went straight into her parents bedroom to retrieve a .357 magnum pistol from beneath their mattress.

Gregg defense team did not deny she murdered her mom the attorney contended that teenager was experiencing a mental health crisis on day of murdering and did not remember the shooting.

New Docs show terrible detail of Matt Gaetz’s Sex Scandal

One of the parties Gaetz allegedly went to was attended by high school student.

The court filings contain sealed affidavits from three eyewitness testimonies that party was held at Florida home of lobbyist Chris Dorworth who is a friend of Gaetz.

The filings were part of civil lawsuit brought by Dorworth in 2023.

Dorworth dropped the lawsuit.

Gaetz is also facing a House Ethics Committee investigation into his alleged activities and lady had come forward alleging that he paid her for sex.

A past Justice Department investigation resulting in Gaetz escaping federal charges although Greenberg was convicted after a plea deal.

One of witness told in sworn affidavit that teenager who was a junior in high school at the time was naked people attending the party engaged in sexual activities and party goers consumed cocaine, alcohol, marijuana and ecstasy.

Testimony from witness and two other lady one of them was Gaetz then girlfriend all placed the congressmen at the party.

Digital forensic examiner confirmed activity from Gaetz mobile phone at Dorworth house.

First time that sworn testimony has been referenced in public court filing alleging that congressman attended one of long rumored parties tied to alleged underage sex scandal.

Gaetz involvement like reported Venmo transactions of Gaetz allegedly paying his friend Joel Greenberg to arrange sex with young lady have not been made public.

Greenberg was convicted of multiple charges including sex trafficking and is serving as 11 year prison sentence.

 

Thunder and lightening expect to hit parts of UK on Friday and Saturday

Met Office issues two yellow warnings adding damage to buildings, transport fault expected.

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The Met  Office has issued two yellow weather threats for thunderstorms for Friday and Saturday and told damage to building as result of lightning attacks, flooding and disturbance to transport should be projected within affected regions.

Friday alert covers most of south west England and some part of Wales west London and Midlands and is in place from 12 noon until 8pm.

Thunderstorms and lightning are projected to hit the UK with up to 70 mm of rainfall expected within some hours after spell of dry weather.

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The Met Office meteorologist Dan Stroud add “We are being spoiled by almost summer last hurrah but there is a bit of change coming down the line as we move our way through towards Friday and especially the weekend”.

A “gentle decline” in temperature is expected over the weekend with highs of 24C forecast for East Anglia on Saturday followed by low 20s in the are on Sunday he added.

As of 17 September the UK had average rainfall of 49.5mm this month.

The second warning is in place all of Saturday from 1am and covers all of Wales and south west England Midlands.

The weather serviced add that hail and frequent lightning could accompany the thunderstorm and heavy showers and that up to 70mm of rain could fall in worst affected areas on Saturday.

The stormy weather follows a warm dry spell as temperatures reached 25C.

The mercury hit the same high in south east England on Thursday.

McDonald is selling 50 cent double cheeseburger for National Cheeseburger Day:Wendy is giving them out for penny

McDonald is complimenting its famous $5 Meal Deal with offer: 50 cent cheeseburgers.

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The offers is consumers who use fast food chain smartphone app and is restricted to one burger per consumer.

For second year the fast food giant is discounting one of its most famous menu items on National Cheeseburger Day.

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On Sept. 18 consumers will be able to purchase the chain Double Cheeseburger for 50 cents.

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Burger King will give free cheeseburger to any member of its Royal Perks reward program who make a purchase of $1.

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Cheeseburger from Wendy with purchase of menu item if they buy it on website or chain app.

McDonald revealed the comeback of the deal at same time that it announced it $5 Meal Deal would be sticking around December.

The combo which was released this summer sales featuring selection of McDouble or McChicken sandwich four piece Mcnuggets small fries and soft drink.

The offer is available to consumers who use fast food chain smartphone app and limited to one burger per consumer.

Users who open the app will be prompted to take advantage of National Cheeseburger Day promotion and discount applied at checkout.

‘Agatha All Along’ brings witches, musical numbers to the MCU: What to know about the series

Kathryn Hahn stars as Agatha Harkness in Marvel TV series on Disney+ that sees the witch trying to  gain her powers.

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Kathryn Hahn is performing her role as Agatha Harkness a witch who tried to snatch the powers of Wanda Maximoff in 2021 series.

Agatha is powerless and has to control her magical skills. She find a new assist her survive the trials of the Witches Road.

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This series which air its first two of nine episodes Sept 18 on Disney+ going to be departure from Marvel past shows with its musical numbers and comedy as well as comic book mythology behind characters.

We are sharing you need to know about Agatha All Along.

Who is Agatha Harkness?

Agatha Harkness is 55 years history to her first appearance in the Fantastic Four comic book series.

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In 1969 writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby introduce Agatha as elderly witch who was one of the survivors from Salem with trials in 17th century.

She became the nanny of Franklin Richards the son of the Four Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic and Susan Storm Richards/Invisible Woman

Wanda Vision introduce a younger version of Agatha who had bad intention toward Wanda.

Agatha tried to steal Wanda birthright after twin Billy and Tommy the kid Wanda had conjured for her dream life with Vision.

Wanda cast a spell that left Agatha trapped in identity of  Westview NJ nosiest neighbor Agnes.

Will Elizabeth Olsen appear in Agatha All Along?

Olsen appears as Wanda in this series it has been kept secret. Avengers actress will guest star in Agatha All Along. Olsen reiterated her wish to reshape her role as Wanda Maximoff if there is good method to use her.

Joe Locke who plays Teen added “Its got many layers and gay is one of them. That is one of the great thing about the show. Teen is queer guy on show but its not diving force which i think is great. It is nice to have queer characters.”

Aubrey Plaza who added in interview with the Advocate in 2016 that she falls in love with men and women with tight lipped about details but cracked about Agatha.

JD Souther, Singer-Songwriter behind Eagles Classic died at 78

Souther co write Eagle hits New Kid in Town and Heartache Tonight Faithless Love.

JD Souther, Singer-Songwriter behind Eagles Classic died at 78

  • JD Souther, the singer and songwriter who co wrote songs with Eagles and Linda Ronstadt has died.
  • Souter died peacefully at his home in New Mexico
  • He was 78 year old.
  • No reason of death was given.

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John David JD Souther a member of the Songwriters famous for co penning hits with Eagles, Linda Ronstadt and Jame Taylor has died at age of 78.

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Souther was born in Detroit, Michigan on Nov 2, 1945 and raised in Amarillo, Texas.

After shifting to Los Angeles California in the late sixties he formed a partnership with Eagles Glenn Frey.

The couple making a music band Longbranch Pennywhistle that released a single eponymous album in 1970 for Jimy Bowen Amos Records.

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The superstar songwriter write “Run Like a Thief” for Bonnie Raitt 1975 album, Home Plate and various songs for Ronstadt “White Rhythm and Blues”, “Faithless Love”.

Souther recorded multiple duets with Ronstadt among them “Prisoner in Disguise”

“Hearts Against the Wind” and “You Cant Win”.

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As an actor Souther appeared in TV shows Purgatory, Nashville, Thirty something and  the movie Postcards from the Edge My Girl 2 and Deadline.

Throughout the Seventies, Souter collaborated on multiple songs for the Eagles including “Best of My Love” “James Dean” “Doolin Dalton”.

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He go on to co write Heartache Tonight with Bob Seger which the Eagles would record and release in 1979 earning the group its final track to top Hot 100.

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Souther recorded his self titled debut in 1972 before forming The Souther Hillman Furay Band with former Byrds member Chris Hillman and Poco Richie Furay.

In 1976 he released a second solo album Black Rose which was produce by Peter Asher.

His two biggest solo hits included 1979 single “You are Only Lonely which reached Number Seven on the Hot 100 and 1981 Her Town Too duet with Taylor.

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Waiting for iOS 18.1 to avoid bugs? Here’s some tips for you

what’s new in ios 18

Apple recently launched iOS 18 bringing latest features to iPhone users. Few consumers may be reluctant about upgrading for fear of facing bugs and performance problems.

Waiting for iOS 18.1 to avoid bugs?

  • If bugs you are worried about you should not have to wait until October and iOs 18.1 to upgrade
  • You can wait for week or two and watch if any problem awake.
  • Apple will release iOS 18.0.1 and so on and you can upgrade then.

So if it’s bugs you’re worried about, you shouldn’t have to wait until late October and iOS 18.1 to update. Instead, you can hold off a week or two and see if any notable issues arise. If they do, Apple will release iOS 18.0.1 and so on, and you can update then

ios 18 release date and time

iOS 18.0 only came out. Apple has been releasing beta version of iOS 18.1 throughout summer.

Its begin beta so early that Apple Intelligence features could be tested.

iOS 18.1 will debut few time in October at the end of month.

However months of beta testing launching a latest version of iOS to millions of consumers always faces few issue that need to be solved. Apple will solve those problem rapidly.

If you are worried about bugs you should not have to wait until October and iOS 18.1 to update.

Apple will release iOS 18.0.1 and so on you can update then.

Apple usually drops several minor bug fixes updates. This year it measn iOS 18.0.1 ,iOS 18.0.2 and so on.

new ios 18 features

iOS 18.1 may not be good than 18.0 in terms of bugs.

Apple is releasing the first Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.1.

There will be AI notification summaries, writing tools and upgraded Siri and much more.

If you are looking for bug free software update unlikely no such thing prevail.

If you are worried about iOS 18.0 just wait for time until 18.0.1 or 18.0.2.

The safer bets for upgrades are the 0.1, 0.2 line of releases.

ios 18 release

Apple release iOS 18 on Monday along with 33 security fixes and multiple latest feature.

Apple iOs 18 was issued at same period as iOS 17.7 a security update for iPhone consumers who desire to upgrade their devices.

iOS 17.7

iOS 17.7 consist for 16 security fixes, iOS 18 has double that number.

Famous issued fixed in iOS 18 are two flaws in the Kernel tracked as CVE-2024-44165 and CVE-2024-44191 which could permit an app to gain unauthorized reach to Bluetooth.

CVE-2024-40863 is an issue in Webkit where processing maliciously crafted web content could lead to  universal cross site scripting.

A fault in Sandbox CVE-2024-40863 could view an app leak sensitive data.

A fault in Core Bluetooth tracked as CVE-2024-44124 also fixed in iOS 17.7 could allow a virus Bluetooth device to bypass pairing.

Apple to stresses more closely on iPhone security fixes in iOS 18 so range of patches will be widened.

Go to your settings>General>Software Update and update to iOS 18 or iOS 17.7 now.

Apple iOS 18 consist of some privacy features too like ability to hide sensitive app so they can accessed using Face ID when others are using your device.

Most important is passwords app a mega improvement on the iCloud Keychain including same function of full service password manage such as 1Password.

There is still green bubbles and security compromises.

Apple has improve sharing videos and images and managing chats. Green bubbles remain.

Chats with Android friends had security compromises.

Apple messaging app remain in flip phone era which undermines everyone text security and makes your group chat trash.

 

when does early voting start in my state?

With the 2024 general election rapidly approaching on Nov. 5 many Americans will search for vote early to avoid Election Day lines.

what are the requirements to register to vote

The early voting schedule vary by state with few state like Minnesota opening in person and absentee voting as early as Sept 20.

where can i get a voter registration form

Alaska

Early Voting in Alaska for the November general election start Oct.21 and will continue through Election Day.

Alaska voter registration deadline for general election is Oct. 6.

To register to vote in Alaska.

  • Submit the Alaska Application electronically
  • Register to vote or update your registration in person at Division of Elections office or a voter Registration Agency
  • Print the State of Alaska Voter Registration Application to complete and sign regional elections office.

when is the deadline to register to vote

Alabama

Alabama does not have voting early.

Alabama voter registration deadline is Oct 21.

  • Submit the Alabama application electronically
  • Download the Alabama Voter Registration Form and mail to local office of Board of Register in which the registrant resides.
  • Alabamans can request the state mail them an Alabama Voter
  • Registration Form by using online voter registration form request on Alabama Secretary of State website.

how to register to vote

Arizona

Early voting in Arizona will start Oct 9 and will end Nov. 1

Arizona voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 7.

Sean Diddy Combs arrested in New York, his attorney tells media

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Music sensation Sean Diddy Combs who has faced multiple of sexual assault lawsuits and federal human trafficking investigation in past year has been arrested the producer attorney tells media.

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Combs who has been in New York City last week was arrested Monday at the Park Hyatt Hotel on 57th Street in Manhattan and taken into custody by Homeland Security Investigation.

The arrest was made on an indictment that is expected to be unsealed Tuesday morning.

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Earlier this year Combs was investigated by Homeland Security Investigation agency which result in multiple searches of music star Los Angeles and Miami homes in March.

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Since Last November Comb has been hit with multiple lawsuits nine directly accusing him of sexual attack.

Multiple of those accusers have met with federal investigators  for questioning as part of wide ranging probe.

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Comb in the past denied all wrongdoing alleged in lawsuits. He issued a public apology after media released surveillance images earlier this year that showed Combs attacking his ex girlfriend. Cassandra Cassie Ventura in Los Angeles hotel in March 2016.

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Jones who worked as videographer and producer for Combs accuses Combs of sexual assault sexual harassment and grooming and claims to have video of the music star and his staff engaging in illegal activities.

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Combs has denied the allegation brought by Ventura who add she was raped and subjected to years of physical and other abuses by Combs.

Combs was seen in video grabbing and Kicking Ventura. Two days after the video was published Combs beg forgiveness for his actions view in the video.

Dawn Richard a former member of musical group Danity Kane filed a lawsuit in New York accusing the producer of sexual battery and false imprisonment among various allegations.

One of Comb attorney Erica Wolf denied Richard allegations and said the Richard having a financial motive.

Combs attorney said that musician has been cooperating with the investigation that led to the indictment and voluntarily relocated to New York last week in anticipation of these charges.