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A kindergarten teacher in China has been sentenced to death for in an act of revenge against a colleague that left one toddler dead. A court in the central Chinese province of Henan said Wang Yun put sodium nitrite into porridge being prepared for her colleague's students, sickening 25.The attack took place in March 2019 and left one boy severely ill for months before he died in January this year, according to news reports.The Jiaozuo City Intermediate People's Court on Monday said Wang knew sodium nitrite was harmful but went ahead "with no regard for the consequences", leaving many...…A kindergarten teacher in China has been sentenced to death for in an act of revenge against a colleague that left one toddler dead. A court in the central Chinese province of Henan said Wang Yun put sodium nitrite into porridge being prepared for her colleague's students, sickening 25.The attack took place in March 2019 and left one boy severely ill for months before he died in January this year, according to news reports.The Jiaozuo City Intermediate People's Court on Monday said Wang knew sodium nitrite was harmful but went ahead "with no regard for the consequences", leaving many...WW…

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The #FreeBritney movement, explained.On Tuesday, August 18, indelible bubblegum pop star Britney Spears took a step the #FreeBritney movement has long been clamoring for: She filed court papers calling for her father to .For the past 12 years, Spears has been confined by a conservatorship that leaves her without control of her finances, business, or personal affairs. And for the past year or so, her fans have been speculating with increasing fervor that the conservatorship has left Spears, now 38, a prisoner in her own glamorous life and that she is in need of rescue.“She has NEVER had...…The #FreeBritney movement, explained.On Tuesday, August 18, indelible bubblegum pop star Britney Spears took a step the #FreeBritney movement has long been clamoring for: She filed court papers calling for her father to .For the past 12 years, Spears has been confined by a conservatorship that leaves her without control of her finances, business, or personal affairs. And for the past year or so, her fans have been speculating with increasing fervor that the conservatorship has left Spears, now 38, a prisoner in her own glamorous life and that she is in need of rescue.“She has NEVER had...WW…

Filed under:Up to seven people in one viewing partyIf you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our .is rolling out its party watch feature, GroupWatch, to subscribers in the US after previous testing in other countries this month.Similar to Amazon Prime Video’s watch party function, GroupWatch allows a certain number of Disney Plus subscribers to host a private viewing party with friends and family members. GroupWatch will allow up to seven people with Disney Plus subscriptions to watch a title at once, according to the company. The feature, which was being...…Filed under:Up to seven people in one viewing partyIf you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our .is rolling out its party watch feature, GroupWatch, to subscribers in the US after previous testing in other countries this month.Similar to Amazon Prime Video’s watch party function, GroupWatch allows a certain number of Disney Plus subscribers to host a private viewing party with friends and family members. GroupWatch will allow up to seven people with Disney Plus subscriptions to watch a title at once, according to the company. The feature, which was being...WW…

Please read our updated and , effective on December 19, 2019.Back in 2003, John Poindexter got a call from Richard Perle, an old friend from their days serving together in the Reagan administration. Perle, one of the architects of the Iraq War, which started that year, wanted to introduce Poindexter to a couple of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs who were starting a software company. The firm, Palantir Technologies, was hoping to pull together data collected by a wide range of spy agencies — everything from human intelligence and cell-phone calls to travel records and financial transactions —...…Please read our updated and , effective on December 19, 2019.Back in 2003, John Poindexter got a call from Richard Perle, an old friend from their days serving together in the Reagan administration. Perle, one of the architects of the Iraq War, which started that year, wanted to introduce Poindexter to a couple of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs who were starting a software company. The firm, Palantir Technologies, was hoping to pull together data collected by a wide range of spy agencies — everything from human intelligence and cell-phone calls to travel records and financial transactions —...WW…

AdvertisementMan hits VA state trooper with hatchet, goes into nearby woods to howl, reports sayMEREDITH: HAPPENING NOW A STORY RAISING EYEBROWS. VIRGINIA STATE POLICE ARE LOOKING FOR A MAN THEY SAY ATTACKED AN OFF-DUTY STATE TROOPER WITH A HATCHET. THIS HAPPENED SUNDAY NIGHT IN GRAYSON COUNTY. LISTEN TO THESE DETAILS. POLICE SAY 20 PEOPLE INSIDE CHURCH ON FLATRIDGE ROAD HEARD SOMEONE BANGING ON THE FRONT DOOR. AN OFF-DUTY VIRGINIA STATE TROOPER OPENED THE DOOR AND SAW A MAN AND A DOG OUTSIDE. WHEN THE TROOPER REPORTEDLY ASKED IF HE COULD HELP, THE MAN YELLED AT HIM. INVESTIGATORS SAY THE...…AdvertisementMan hits VA state trooper with hatchet, goes into nearby woods to howl, reports sayMEREDITH: HAPPENING NOW A STORY RAISING EYEBROWS. VIRGINIA STATE POLICE ARE LOOKING FOR A MAN THEY SAY ATTACKED AN OFF-DUTY STATE TROOPER WITH A HATCHET. THIS HAPPENED SUNDAY NIGHT IN GRAYSON COUNTY. LISTEN TO THESE DETAILS. POLICE SAY 20 PEOPLE INSIDE CHURCH ON FLATRIDGE ROAD HEARD SOMEONE BANGING ON THE FRONT DOOR. AN OFF-DUTY VIRGINIA STATE TROOPER OPENED THE DOOR AND SAW A MAN AND A DOG OUTSIDE. WHEN THE TROOPER REPORTEDLY ASKED IF HE COULD HELP, THE MAN YELLED AT HIM. INVESTIGATORS SAY THE...WW…

The hologram that was supposed to make its debut on "The Voice" years ago has emerged from the shadows new and improved -- the problem is, her estate had NO idea it was happening.Record producer recently teamed up with Hologram USA -- the same company that created the famous and holograms a while back -- to put on a variety show that featured live performances, as well as cameos from icons past.It was hosted by Scott Storch but producers also beamed in some late stars like , Billie Holiday, Pac, , MJ ... as well as some still-living folks, like and . Storch and co. released it through a...…The hologram that was supposed to make its debut on "The Voice" years ago has emerged from the shadows new and improved -- the problem is, her estate had NO idea it was happening.Record producer recently teamed up with Hologram USA -- the same company that created the famous and holograms a while back -- to put on a variety show that featured live performances, as well as cameos from icons past.It was hosted by Scott Storch but producers also beamed in some late stars like , Billie Holiday, Pac, , MJ ... as well as some still-living folks, like and . Storch and co. released it through a...WW…

(CNN)Mariah Carey once an alternative rock album.In her upcoming memoir, "The Meaning of Mariah Carey," the singer shared that she quietly worked on Chick's 1995 album, "Someone's Ugly Daughter," writing, producing background vocals. "Fun fact: I did an alternative album while I was making Daydream," Carey wrote on Twitter, where she shared an excerpt from the book. "Just for laughs, but it got me through some dark days."She went on to write, "I actually started to love the songs."Fun fact: I did an alternative album while I was making Daydream 👀 Just for laughs, but it got me through some...…(CNN)Mariah Carey once an alternative rock album.In her upcoming memoir, "The Meaning of Mariah Carey," the singer shared that she quietly worked on Chick's 1995 album, "Someone's Ugly Daughter," writing, producing background vocals. "Fun fact: I did an alternative album while I was making Daydream," Carey wrote on Twitter, where she shared an excerpt from the book. "Just for laughs, but it got me through some dark days."She went on to write, "I actually started to love the songs."Fun fact: I did an alternative album while I was making Daydream 👀 Just for laughs, but it got me through some...WW…

Beachgoer finds brain wrapped in foil, foreign money By: RACINE, Wis. — A beachgoer looking for beach glass in Racine, Wisconsin, made a disturbing discovery. James Senda found a brain in a bag and wrapped in foil on Sept. 14, . He also said there was foreign money and a flower with it, . The man said it looked real to him. It was not decomposed and appeared larger than the man’s hand, . Senda told city workers what he had found. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s office said it was a real brain, but luckily not a human’s. It belonged to an animal, but officials said they don’t know...…Beachgoer finds brain wrapped in foil, foreign money By: RACINE, Wis. — A beachgoer looking for beach glass in Racine, Wisconsin, made a disturbing discovery. James Senda found a brain in a bag and wrapped in foil on Sept. 14, . He also said there was foreign money and a flower with it, . The man said it looked real to him. It was not decomposed and appeared larger than the man’s hand, . Senda told city workers what he had found. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s office said it was a real brain, but luckily not a human’s. It belonged to an animal, but officials said they don’t know...WW…

A schoolteacher whose body, face and tongue are covered in tattoos and who has had the whites of his eyes surgically turned black said he was prevented from teaching at a French kindergarten after a parent complained he scared their child.But the teacher, Sylvain Helaine, 35, still teaches children from the age of six up, and said that, after an initial shock when they see him for the first time, his pupils see past his appearance."All of my students and their parents were always cool with me because basically they knew me," said Helaine, who estimated he has spent around 460 hours under...…A schoolteacher whose body, face and tongue are covered in tattoos and who has had the whites of his eyes surgically turned black said he was prevented from teaching at a French kindergarten after a parent complained he scared their child.But the teacher, Sylvain Helaine, 35, still teaches children from the age of six up, and said that, after an initial shock when they see him for the first time, his pupils see past his appearance."All of my students and their parents were always cool with me because basically they knew me," said Helaine, who estimated he has spent around 460 hours under...WW…

's got that "WAP" and wants everyone to see it or taste it 7 days a week, so she's trying to get it certified ... at the trademark office.Cardi filed the paperwork last week, saying she wants to slap WAP on virtually every kinda gear you can imagine -- clothing, headwear, footwear, athletic bags, purses and jewelry. Hell, she wants you to drink WAP too!!!She filed WAP trademarks for liquor and liquor beverages, beer, sports drinks, soft drinks, fruit juices, mineral water and so on and so forth.And, just for good measure ... she filed for stickers and posters too.It's interesting because...…'s got that "WAP" and wants everyone to see it or taste it 7 days a week, so she's trying to get it certified ... at the trademark office.Cardi filed the paperwork last week, saying she wants to slap WAP on virtually every kinda gear you can imagine -- clothing, headwear, footwear, athletic bags, purses and jewelry. Hell, she wants you to drink WAP too!!!She filed WAP trademarks for liquor and liquor beverages, beer, sports drinks, soft drinks, fruit juices, mineral water and so on and so forth.And, just for good measure ... she filed for stickers and posters too.It's interesting because...WW…

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BETAThis is a BETA experience. You may opt-out by Sep 28, 2020,Paris Hilton once sparked a trend, inspiring Kim Kardashian and the wave of Instagram influencers that followed, but she’s not exactly an important cultural figure in 2020.A new YouTube Original, This is Paris, seeks to reinvent Hilton’s image, but the most interesting subject of the documentary isn’t Hilton herself.This is Paris aims to show the human behind the vocal fry and ditzy blonde character that Hilton created for The Simple Life. I can’t imagine that anyone in 2020 still believes that The Simple Life was an accurate...…BETAThis is a BETA experience. You may opt-out by Sep 28, 2020,Paris Hilton once sparked a trend, inspiring Kim Kardashian and the wave of Instagram influencers that followed, but she’s not exactly an important cultural figure in 2020.A new YouTube Original, This is Paris, seeks to reinvent Hilton’s image, but the most interesting subject of the documentary isn’t Hilton herself.This is Paris aims to show the human behind the vocal fry and ditzy blonde character that Hilton created for The Simple Life. I can’t imagine that anyone in 2020 still believes that The Simple Life was an accurate...WW…

Filed under:“I’m going to have to check my underwear because I may have sharted.”New Japan’s Juice Robinson dropped one of the best promos of the year, shortly after dropping something else.Only Juice Robinson could cut an incredible promo after shitting his pants — Super J-Cast (@thesuperjcast)Robinson was wrestling in the G1 Climax, one of the most prestigious wrestling events of the year in Japan, when he was kicked hard, very hard by Kenta. Juice was unfortunately a little too loose, and pooped his pants in the ring as a result.Now, for most people this would be so shameful you’d never...…Filed under:“I’m going to have to check my underwear because I may have sharted.”New Japan’s Juice Robinson dropped one of the best promos of the year, shortly after dropping something else.Only Juice Robinson could cut an incredible promo after shitting his pants — Super J-Cast (@thesuperjcast)Robinson was wrestling in the G1 Climax, one of the most prestigious wrestling events of the year in Japan, when he was kicked hard, very hard by Kenta. Juice was unfortunately a little too loose, and pooped his pants in the ring as a result.Now, for most people this would be so shameful you’d never...WW…

After losing his Tennessee bid for U.S. Congress, Texan icon Davy Crockett famously declared, “You may all go to hell, and I will go to .” That was ancient history, way back in 1835, of course. But today, it appears that  — arguably the celebrity closest to embodying a modern-day Crockett ethos — is following the King of the Wild Frontier’s footsteps. The superstar podcaster recently shelled out $14.4 million in an off-market deal for a sublime lakefront piece of residential real estate in , one of the biggest transactions in area history.For years now, Rogan has been publicly mulling over...…After losing his Tennessee bid for U.S. Congress, Texan icon Davy Crockett famously declared, “You may all go to hell, and I will go to .” That was ancient history, way back in 1835, of course. But today, it appears that  — arguably the celebrity closest to embodying a modern-day Crockett ethos — is following the King of the Wild Frontier’s footsteps. The superstar podcaster recently shelled out $14.4 million in an off-market deal for a sublime lakefront piece of residential real estate in , one of the biggest transactions in area history.For years now, Rogan has been publicly mulling over...WW…

US EditionU.S.CLOSEFollow usPart of HuffPost Entertainment. ©2020 Verizon Media. All rights reserved.BREAKING NEWSTap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to you.“Last Week Tonight” host delivered a scathing takedown of in Congress on Sunday night, showing how they maintain a grip on power while . He dropped a Dr. Seuss-like nursery rhyme on how much he hates Sen. (R-Texas) and had some harsh words for House Minority Leader (R-Calif.). But he saved his most biting comments of all for Senate Majority Leader (R-Ky.).McConnell is “the only thing to come out of...…US EditionU.S.CLOSEFollow usPart of HuffPost Entertainment. ©2020 Verizon Media. All rights reserved.BREAKING NEWSTap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to you.“Last Week Tonight” host delivered a scathing takedown of in Congress on Sunday night, showing how they maintain a grip on power while . He dropped a Dr. Seuss-like nursery rhyme on how much he hates Sen. (R-Texas) and had some harsh words for House Minority Leader (R-Calif.). But he saved his most biting comments of all for Senate Majority Leader (R-Ky.).McConnell is “the only thing to come out of...WW…

Mark Hill/HBO“” took home more than any other show of 2020, with scoring the most wins of any network or streaming service.“Watchmen” picked up 11 in total, including wins on Sunday night for best limited series and best actress in a limited series for series star Regina King. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II also won for best supporting actor in a drama for his work on the show. The show’s 11 wins helped push HBO to 30 wins total, including 19 wins during the Creative Arts Emmys over the course of last week. Other wins for HBO included Zendaya winning best actress in a drama for “Euphoria.”...…Mark Hill/HBO“” took home more than any other show of 2020, with scoring the most wins of any network or streaming service.“Watchmen” picked up 11 in total, including wins on Sunday night for best limited series and best actress in a limited series for series star Regina King. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II also won for best supporting actor in a drama for his work on the show. The show’s 11 wins helped push HBO to 30 wins total, including 19 wins during the Creative Arts Emmys over the course of last week. Other wins for HBO included Zendaya winning best actress in a drama for “Euphoria.”...WW…

Thanks for contacting us. We've received your submission.An American man is facing two years behind bars after penning negative online reviews about a Thailand hotel — including accusing the business of “modern-day slavery,” according to reports.Wesley Barnes, who works in Thailand, was arrested for allegedly causing damage to the reputation of the Sea View Resort on Koh Chang island, .Barnes allegedly wrote reviews on multiple sites in which he claimed that he dealt with “unfriendly staff” who “act like they don’t want anyone here” during a recent visit to the popular resort destination.At...…Thanks for contacting us. We've received your submission.An American man is facing two years behind bars after penning negative online reviews about a Thailand hotel — including accusing the business of “modern-day slavery,” according to reports.Wesley Barnes, who works in Thailand, was arrested for allegedly causing damage to the reputation of the Sea View Resort on Koh Chang island, .Barnes allegedly wrote reviews on multiple sites in which he claimed that he dealt with “unfriendly staff” who “act like they don’t want anyone here” during a recent visit to the popular resort destination.At...WW…

TRIAL OFFERPrint + Digital Only £2 an issueLoading...0/0Welcome to WIRED UK. This site uses cookies to improve your experience and deliver personalised advertising. You can at any time or find out more by reading our .It’s hard to imagine now, but when the US-version of The Office first premiered on NBC in 2005, the show was panned by both critics and audiences. People thought it was unoriginal, unfunny and a bad clone of the UK version. But NBC made the call to renew the show anyway. It seemed to be the right one, because from season two onwards, The Office US was winning plaudits...…TRIAL OFFERPrint + Digital Only £2 an issueLoading...0/0Welcome to WIRED UK. This site uses cookies to improve your experience and deliver personalised advertising. You can at any time or find out more by reading our .It’s hard to imagine now, but when the US-version of The Office first premiered on NBC in 2005, the show was panned by both critics and audiences. People thought it was unoriginal, unfunny and a bad clone of the UK version. But NBC made the call to renew the show anyway. It seemed to be the right one, because from season two onwards, The Office US was winning plaudits...WW…

0Sep 27, 2020 3:12 pm PTReply RICHMOND, CA — Richmond police were called twice, on Friday and Saturday, to break up illegal gatherings at city-owned Point Molate. Officers responded to the first report, described as a possible Antifa gathering, around 9:30 p.m. Friday and found a group of some 50 people wearing black uniforms who had arrived aboard a party bus and were told they were trespassing on city property and ordered to leave. The second report came about 1:30 a.m. Saturday after security at the neighboring Chevron Richmond refiner reported seeing people around the historic dock and...…0Sep 27, 2020 3:12 pm PTReply RICHMOND, CA — Richmond police were called twice, on Friday and Saturday, to break up illegal gatherings at city-owned Point Molate. Officers responded to the first report, described as a possible Antifa gathering, around 9:30 p.m. Friday and found a group of some 50 people wearing black uniforms who had arrived aboard a party bus and were told they were trespassing on city property and ordered to leave. The second report came about 1:30 a.m. Saturday after security at the neighboring Chevron Richmond refiner reported seeing people around the historic dock and...WW…

Ellen DeGeneres at the 2020 Grammysview in app--September 26, 2020 3:00PM (UTC)On Monday returned for the 18th season of her syndicated series after an investigation of  led to . She reminded us that the past summer has been horrible for everyone. "People are losing their jobs. People are losing loved ones to a pandemic. People are losing their homes and lives in raging fires that are going on," she said."My hope," DeGeneres offered following that litany of woe, "is that we can still be a place of happiness and joy. I still want to be the one hour a day that people can go to escape and...…Ellen DeGeneres at the 2020 Grammysview in app--September 26, 2020 3:00PM (UTC)On Monday returned for the 18th season of her syndicated series after an investigation of  led to . She reminded us that the past summer has been horrible for everyone. "People are losing their jobs. People are losing loved ones to a pandemic. People are losing their homes and lives in raging fires that are going on," she said."My hope," DeGeneres offered following that litany of woe, "is that we can still be a place of happiness and joy. I still want to be the one hour a day that people can go to escape and...WW…

Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara have become a baby boy, who they have name after his late brother RiverVideo UnavailableJoaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara have welcomed their first child, a baby boy. The couple have named their son after Joaquin's brother River, who tragically died in 1993 from a drug overdose. Rooney, 35, had previously not confirmed her pregnancy but had been seen with a baby bump over the summer. The happy news was announced by Victor Kossakovsky at a Q&A session at the 2020 Zurich Film Festival following a screening of Gunda, a film which Joaquin, 45, worked on as...…Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara have become a baby boy, who they have name after his late brother RiverVideo UnavailableJoaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara have welcomed their first child, a baby boy. The couple have named their son after Joaquin's brother River, who tragically died in 1993 from a drug overdose. Rooney, 35, had previously not confirmed her pregnancy but had been seen with a baby bump over the summer. The happy news was announced by Victor Kossakovsky at a Q&A session at the 2020 Zurich Film Festival following a screening of Gunda, a film which Joaquin, 45, worked on as...WW…

A possible COVID-19 vaccine relies on shark livers, and conservationists are warning it could decimate the shark population.A British pharmaceutical company called GlaxoSmithKline currently manufactures a flu vaccine, which includes shark squalene, which is a natural oil produced in the liver. It's known to create a strong response from the recipient's immune system.The company plans to produce A BILLION DOSES of a coronavirus vaccine, which would include shark squalene.An environmental group called Shark Allies, claims a quarter-of-a-million sharks would have to be killed to produce the...…A possible COVID-19 vaccine relies on shark livers, and conservationists are warning it could decimate the shark population.A British pharmaceutical company called GlaxoSmithKline currently manufactures a flu vaccine, which includes shark squalene, which is a natural oil produced in the liver. It's known to create a strong response from the recipient's immune system.The company plans to produce A BILLION DOSES of a coronavirus vaccine, which would include shark squalene.An environmental group called Shark Allies, claims a quarter-of-a-million sharks would have to be killed to produce the...WW…