Elk hunters found dead in the wilderness after a five-day search were killed by lightning, a coroner involved in the case has revealed. Experienced outdoorsmen Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko, 25, had been hunting big game in the San Juan Wilderness, near the Colorado-New Mexico border. Richard Martin, Conejos County Coroner, said the two men’s remains had injuries consistent with an “intense electrical jolt.” Speaking to People, he said, “They had a little bit of burnt marks like if you would take a match and strike it and then wait ‘til it’s about out and then touch it to your arm.” He added, “There was just a couple of little marks like that, a little bit of singed hair, but not very much.” They headed out on Sept. 11, with Porter sharing his location with his fiancée, Bridget Murphy, shortly after lunch. It was their last check-in. Authorities kicked off the search on Sept. 13, deploying drones, dogs, and ground crews. Their vehicle was found, along with their camping gear, despite the rain. Almost a week later, on Sept. 18, Porter’s aunt Lynne Runkle announced on a GoFundMe set up to help cover search costs that the men “have both been found deceased.”
A wrongful death lawsuit filed Thursday claims that the death of a Hallmark star could have been prevented had the restaurant administered CPR in a timely manner. In June 2024, 35-year-old Lioness actor Michael Heslin suffered a heart attack at Javier’s, a Las Vegas Mexican restaurant operated by ARIA Resort and Casino. Heslin’s husband Scotty Dynamo, 36, filed the lawsuit alleging restaurant staff failed to provide any life-saving measures. According to the suit obtained by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, restaurant workers “forcefully interfered” to prevent a female diner from performing CPR and did not retrieve an automated external defibrillator. Heslin’s friends were also “forcefully removed” from the building as employees “threatened to arrest” those who attempted to save Heslin’s life. Employees allegedly confronted friends who attempted to record the incident and “demanded” to delete said videos. Heslin died a week later in what the suit described as “an avoidable tragedy.” The filing stated that the defendant’s “failures…proximately caused or substantially contributed to Michael’s preventable death.” The cause of death was not listed. The suit alleges five counts of wrongful death and gross negligence and seeks minimum $30,000 for funeral expenses and punitive damages. The Daily Beast has reached out to MGM Resorts, which operates ARIA, for comment.
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Penny Lancaster, 54, revealed she almost divorced 80-year-old singer Rod Stewart because he did not want to have more kids. The couple got married in 2007, and are parents of sons Alastair, 19, and Aiden, 14. Stewart has six other children from his previous relationships, ranging in ages from 31 to 61. “Yes, [I would have left him]. And that would have been very hard,” Lancaster told Saga. Five years ago, the couple were looking into adoption, but “it ended up not happening.” The couple believed there would “be too much of an age gap” between their children. Lancaster shared that Stewart now regrets his decision to wait to have more children with her. In 2021, Stewart spoke about how proud he is to be a father, telling People he is happiest when he sees “my kids and my wife with big smiles on their faces.” He shared how he has managed to maintain his relationship with his 8 children, “You really have to treat all of them as individuals with individual problems.” He later stated, “Lucky geezer, aren’t I?”
Colin Farrell is lucky to be alive. Reflecting on his nearly 30-year career, the Oscar nominee said that the “most dangerous” scene he ever filmed was a battle scene involving elephants during Oliver Stone’s 2004 film Alexander. “They would say ‘action’ and… eight elephants, 200 horses and 800 men would go on ‘action,’” Farrell told Collider. The 49-year-old shared that while one person broke their leg while on horseback, he saw that as a good thing because “That was it. Nobody died. It was a miracle.” The scene Farrell was referencing was Stone’s recreation of the Battle of Hydaspes, where Alexander faces off against an Indian army of war elephants. Farrell described it as “the most dangerous thing I’ve ever been a part of,” noting that it would never be shot today. On top of Alexander featuring Farrell’s most perilous scene, the film was notable for another reason: it was savaged by critics. Alexander holds an unenviable 15 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of The Penguin star’s most hated movies.
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Researchers say changes made by the White House to the Social Security Administration are disproportionately affecting those already among the nation’s most vulnerable. A new report, coming out next month and compiled by advocates at California State University, University of Wisconsin-Madison and State University of New York, will show how a reduced workforce and updated phone systems have made things increasingly difficult for recipients of supplemental security income, which provides support to those on lower income or who are unable to work, to resolve issues with their payments. It’s estimated that out of the roughly 5 million people who receive these benefits each year, around 900,000 are intellectually disabled while another 800,000 are either autistic or have other developmental disorders. Another 350,000 have received an schizophrenia diagnosis. Overall, advocates concede the SSA has improved over the past year in addressing a backlog of disability claims, but insist the situation has nevertheless worsened for recipients who struggle with internet access or whose cases require in-depth attention.
Forget your oversize four-posters or separate duvets and prioritize getting up close and personal in the bedroom, according to Matthew McConaughey. The Interstellar actor, 55, has included his best marriage guidance in his new book Poems & Prayers, an “inspiring, faith-filled and often hilarious” collection of personal writings and life advice—and a specific recommendation for couples to sleep together in a queen-size bed, if not smaller still. McConaughey, who married model and entrepreneur Camila Alves in 2012, elaborated on this hack in an interview with Fox News Digital, saying that king-size sleep setups are “not good.” (“Get rid of that son of a b—-,“ he added of a big marital bed.) The breaking point for McConaughey came one morning when he noticed his wife was sleeping “a football field away” from him; such a physical distance can cause an emotional and romantic one in couples, he argued. “We got a queen size where we’re shoulder to shoulder. I’m telling you, it’s good for your marriage,” he concluded.
A teenager is in custody for his role in a cyber attack that cost MGM Resorts-owned and operated casinos at least $100 million. In 2023, the alleged hackers conducted a pretty straightforward but high-stakes heist. One hacker impersonated a MGM Grand employee in a call with the company’s IT Department and requested a password reset, giving him access to MGM’s entire internal system. Once in the system, the hackers disabled slot machines and hotel cards. They blocked employees’ email access and disabled the hotel’s ability to book guests and take reservations. The hackers were also able to access certain customers’ driver’s license information and social security numbers. MGM Grand claimed $100 million in losses across their Vegas properties due to the attack, though the total of the financial damages has not been verified. The teen hacker involved in the plot turned himself in to authorities on Wednesday. His identity has not been revealed. The Clark County DA Office is aiming to try the teen as an adult and is facing charges of extortion, obtaining and using another person’s identifying information to harm or impersonate, and unlawful acts regarding computers.
Tom Brady is under fire for a controversial comment he made during a Fox Sports broadcast on Sunday. The former NFL quarterback was reacting to George Pickens, Dallas Cowboys’ wide receiver, looking visibly frustrated on the sidelines during the fourth quarter of the Cowboys-Chicago Bears game. “Those helmets can be … it’s like the dog at home,” Brady said. “Kick the dog, throw the helmet, whatever it takes.” While co-lead of Fox Sports, Kevin Burkhardt, did not react to Brady’s comment about kicking dogs, fans ripped Brady online for the comment. Some viewers claimed his comment “encourages others” to abuse animals. ”Did Tom Brady just insinuate to kick a dog with that comment?” a user posted on X. This is not the first time the retired quarterback’s performance on Fox Sports has been called into question. After his broadcasting debut, critics and pundits called him out for struggling to find words and burping at the end of the first quarter. “I’m learning a lot, believe me,” Brady said.
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Sleep can be hard to come by these days. From city noise and snoring partners to late-night scrolling and spiraling thoughts, there’s a lot that can get in the way of a good night’s rest. In fact, research suggests that one in three adults doesn’t get enough sleep. (Hello, fellow insomniacs!) Luckily, you don’t have to accept exhaustion as your default—Ozlo Sleepbuds can help improve sleep hygiene sans habit-forming treatments or sleeping in separate rooms (aka ‘sleep divorce’).
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Actress Jessie Cave, Lavender Brown in the original Harry Potter movies, claimed that she has been banned from attending fan conventions due to her OnlyFans page. Cave launched her OnlyFans page this year, promising viewers sensual hair content, and telling fans her account was “not sexual.” She has also opened up on Substack, claiming she had been barred from the fan conventions. The franchise explained that it’s a “family show and OnlyFans is affiliated with porn,” she said. Cave believed their reasoning was unjust because actors in TV and films often perform sex scenes. “I’m just playing with my hair!” she said. A new Harry Potter TV series is in development. While Cave was upset about being “canceled” by the franchise, she is encouraged that the new show will cultivate new fans. “There’s going to be a new cast now, and it’s a different time.”
A man was charged with a federal felony Monday after allegedly pointing a laser at Marine One while President Donald Trump was onboard. Jacob Samuel Winkler was charged with one count of aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft, which can amount to five years in prison. Officer Diego Santiago first noticed Winkler walking near Constitution Avenue in Washington D.C. shirtless while “talking to himself and being loud,” according to an affidavit. Santiago shined his flashlight at the man, which then prompted Winkler to aim a red laser at the officer’s eyes, which “briefly disoriented him.” During this time, the Marine One aircraft was flying relatively low above the two individuals, and Winkler allegedly pointed the beam at it. Santiago said the laser “posed a risk of flash blindness and pilot disorientation,” and handcuffed Winkler immediately. Upon being handcuffed, Winkler reportedly repeated the statements, “I should apologize to Donald Trump,” and “I apologize to Donald Trump.” Along with the red laser, investigators also found a three-inch fixed-blade knife on the suspect. Winkler had admitted to pointing the red laser at Marine One, but said he did not know that was not allowed, stating he pointed the laser at all kinds of things.