The True Story Behind 'The Devil on Trial'

 Posted on August 24, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  998 words  |  Kelle Repass

Netflix has billed its new horror documentary, The Devil on Trial, as the first and only time demonic possession was used as a defense in a U.S. murder trial. In that case, however, the judge ruled that it was not an acceptable defense, and that he would not permit any evidence related to possession. The trial, which took place in 1981 in Brookfield, Conn., became known as the “Devil Made Me Do It” case and drew national attention when 19-year-old defendant Arne Cheyenne Johnson attempted to deny responsibility for the killing of his landlord, Alan Bono, based on claims of possession. [Read More]

Trump And His Sharpie Gave Late Night Hosts Lost of Material

 Posted on August 24, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  478 words  |  Patria Henriques

President Donald Trump seemed to double down yesterday on his false comments that Alabama was in the path of Hurricane Dorian. Following these comments, Trump displayed the National Hurricane Center’s original weather forecast chart for the devastating storm with what appeared to be a small addition to the hurricane’s potential cone of impact drawn on in Sharpie. After the internet had its fun with the official doodle, and the National Weather Service corrected the president, tweeting that Alabama “will NOT see any impacts” from the storm, the late night talk show hosts got in a few good jabs of their own. [Read More]

What Is a Salvage Title on a Car?

 Posted on August 24, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  971 words  |  Tandra Barner

If a vehicle is damaged to the point that an insurance company deems it either a total loss or subject to repair costs of 75% or greater than its pre-damage retail value, state law dictates that it must receive a legal certificate known as a “salvage title.” This notes that the car has become unfit for the road, whether due to a collision, theft, vandalism, or water damage. It is not legal to drive a car with a salvage title. [Read More]

Why Hamas Tried to Sabotage Peace Prospects With An Attack

 Posted on August 24, 2024  |  14 minutes  |  2775 words  |  Patria Henriques

Exactly 50 years ago, two authors of this commentary raced out of Yom Kippur prayer services to cover the last surprise attack on Israel for news radio. Now we see Israel taken by surprise once again. The radical Palestinians of Hamas, governing the Gaza Strip since Israel’s withdrawal in 2005, managed to carry out an unprecedented and unprovoked attack by land, sea, and air—and the results that prompted Israel to declare all-out war included massacres of hundreds of innocent civilians of all ages in their homes, at children’s parties, and at concerts. [Read More]

Youth Sports: Money, Pro Salaries and Parents Have Hurt Them

 Posted on August 24, 2024  |  8 minutes  |  1605 words  |  Billy Koelling

At six years old, our son had friends who played soccer from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. A six-year-old practicing as much as a Division I athlete. (The parents we know are actually hoping their kid stops enjoying it so much.) I turned six in 1977. Youth athletics then was nothing like this, and I wondered how things changed so much. I started looking at our societal emphasis on sports, using the most tangible metric by which we measure emphasis: money. [Read More]

Zodiacs Frontman Maurice Williams Dead

 Posted on August 24, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  382 words  |  Kelle Repass

Maurice Williams, the lead singer of Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs and the songwriter behind their 1960 hit “Stay,” died Aug. 6, according to an announcement from the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. He was 86. Born on April 26, 1938, in Lancaster, S.C., Williams was a prominent figure in the American doo-wop scene of the second half of the 20th century. He began his musical journey early, forming his first group, the Royal Charms, during high school. [Read More]

11 Celebrities Who Have Said Really Dumb Things on Twitter

 Posted on August 23, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  425 words  |  Kelle Repass

Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak incited an uproar this week when he tweeted a message calling climate change activists “unpatriotic racists.” In spite of Sajak’s attempt to minimize the backlash — it was “parody,” he said — the Twitterverse was not impressed. But Mr. Would You Like To Buy a Vowel isn’t the only celebrity who has had to go on major damage control over 140-characters or less. Here are other dumb things celebrities have put on social media: [Read More]

5 mind games men play to test your loyalty in relationships

 Posted on August 23, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  433 words  |  Martina Birk

Here, we will discuss five common mind games men might play and how you can recognise and respond to them while maintaining your self-respect and mental peace. 1. The disappearing act One of the most frustrating mind games is the disappearing act. This involves your partner suddenly pulling away, stopping communication without explanation. ADVERTISEMENT This can leave you feeling confused and anxious. The purpose of this game is to see if you will chase after them, proving your loyalty and commitment. [Read More]

Acrylate Allergies From At-Home Manicures Are on the Rise

 Posted on August 23, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1083 words  |  Tandra Barner

Hardly anyone uses normal nail polish anymore, it seems. Now, gel and acrylic manicures are the thing—and you don’t even have to go to a salon to get them. Gel and acrylic manis appeal to many because they can last for three weeks (or even longer) without chipping. In the last few years, the UV lamps required to harden or “cure” more chip-proof polishes have gone from specialty salon tools to household appliances, spurred initially by women seeking salon-style nails during lockdown. [Read More]