During an appearance on “Live with Kelly and Mark” on Monday, “America’s Got Talent” judge Howie Mandel shared a chilling account of discovering his wife, Terry, in a pool of blood following a drunken accident during a recent trip to Las Vegas. The couple, who have been married for over 40 years, had been partying in Sin City when the incident occurred.
Mandel, 68, explained that Terry had become tipsy during their night out, and in the middle of the night, she attempted to get up but ended up colliding with a wall. “She fell and hit the wainscoting. She hit that as she went down. She slipped, went down, hit that on her eye, then fell on the floor, and broke her cheek,” he recounted.
The horror escalated when Mandel turned on the light to find his wife face down in a corner, with blood pooling around her. “I freaked out. I picked her up, I put her on the bed. There’s blood everywhere]. I went and grabbed all the towels, and all the towels are covered with blood,” he shared, visibly shaken by the memory.
In an attempt to provide relief, Mandel grabbed a nearby can of soda and placed it on Terry’s head. However, moments later, she threw it across the room, revealing the extent of her injuries. “When she did that, I saw her head, and you could actually see her skull. It opened up,” he said, his voice trembling.
The comedian immediately rushed his wife to the hospital, where she received treatment for her severe bruising and lacerations to her forehead and left eye. Fortunately, Terry, also 68, has since made a full recovery, emerging from the ordeal without any lasting scars.
“She is absolutely perfect,” Mandel said, relief evident in his voice. “There is not a scar. She is beautiful.”
The harrowing incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers associated with excessive drinking and the importance of prioritizing safety, even during celebratory occasions. Mandel’s openness in sharing this deeply personal story highlights the love and concern he has for his wife, as well as the resilience of their long-standing relationship in the face of adversity.
In what turned out to be dramatic, a group of vigilant citizens took matters into their own hands by apprehending and restraining a 25-year-old Ecuadorean migrant accused of brutally sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl at Kissena Park in Queens. The dramatic incident, captured on video and in photographs, shows the shirtless suspect, identified as Christian Geovanny Inga-Landi, cowering on the sidewalk as the angry mob beats him and calls him out as “a rapist.”
4 A 25-year-old Ecuadorean migrant was arrested for the brutal sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl at a Queens park.
The footage depicts the intense confrontation, with a woman clutching Inga-Landi’s hair and screaming in Spanish, “Where are you going? Where are you going? He’s a rapist. He doesn’t care.” The suspect is seen crawling under a parked car in an attempt to escape the vigilante mob, as bystanders continue to yell and demand justice.
Jeffrey Flores, one of the civilian heroes who pounced on the suspect, revealed that he had waited the whole day for Inga-Landi to emerge from a deli on 108th Street, just a few blocks from the park. Flores recognized the suspect from police-wanted posters and surveillance video released by the NYPD following the heinous crime.
The suspect taken out of the under of a car.
The suspect, who had been the subject of a massive NYPD manhunt, allegedly used a “machete-style knife” to force the young victim and her friend into a secluded area in Kissena Park on Thursday. He then tied them up with shoelaces and sexually assaulted the girl, a cowardly act that mobilized the community and prompted the release of the suspect’s images and wanted posters throughout Flushing.
4 Police sources said the suspect, who has not yet been officially charged or identified by cops, has been living at a shelter at Waldron and 108th Street.
Flores, who has two younger sisters and is expecting a daughter, expressed his disgust at the abusive nature of the crime, stating, “I don’t like that. That’s abusive. That’s not right.” He was joined by a 22-year-old friend, identified as Forge, who had shown Flores a photo of the accused attacker from Instagram and helped apprehend the suspect.
As of Tuesday, the suspect has not yet been officially charged, but sources revealed that he lived at an SRO in the neighborhood. The brave actions of the good Samaritans have brought a sense of relief and justice to the community, which had been deeply shaken by the horrific assault on the young girl.
In a shocking turn of events, singer Justin Timberlake, 43, has been arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Sag Harbor, a village in the Hamptons, New York. The “SexyBack” hitmaker was pulled over and taken into custody on Monday night, according to a law enforcement source who spoke to ABC News.
A Sag Harbor Justice Court official confirmed to Newsday that the charges Timberlake faces are DWI-related. Sources told TMZ that the singer had been partying with friends at the American Hotel before driving off around 12:30 a.m. and allegedly blowing a stop sign.
Justin Timberlake, 43 arrested on DUI charges.
Police officers pulled Timberlake over and performed a field sobriety test on him, but the singer reportedly refused their request to take a breathalyzer test. Despite his friends’ attempts to convince the officers to let him off, Timberlake was handcuffed and taken into custody by the police. The entire ordeal was reportedly captured on bodycam footage.
Timberlake, often referred to as the “Prince of Pop,” has been on his The Forget Tomorrow World Tour since April and has upcoming concert dates scheduled in New York City and Chicago. He is slated to perform at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, as well as at Chicago’s United Center on Friday and Saturday.
Justin Timberlake, 43 scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday morning.
The singer remains in custody and is expected to appear in court for arraignment on Tuesday morning. Representatives for Timberlake have not immediately responded to requests for comment on the incident.
The arrest of the former NSYNC member has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and has left fans stunned. As the legal process unfolds, more details about the circumstances surrounding Timberlake’s arrest are expected to emerge.
France captain Kylian Mbappe’s Euro 2024 campaign has been thrown into uncertainty after he suffered a broken nose during his team’s victory over Austria on Monday. The injury, which occurred in the 86th minute following a clash with Austria defender Kevin Danso, could hamper Mbappe’s ability to represent the national team for the remainder of the tournament.
Kylian Mbappe injured.
The French Football Federation (FFF) swiftly confirmed that Mbappe’s nose was indeed broken, and although initial reports suggested that surgery was expected, the decision was made against operating on the World Cup winner for the time being. Instead, Mbappe will undergo treatment in the coming days, and a mask will be constructed to enable him to consider resuming competition after a period of recovery.
France manager Didier Deschamps.
France manager Didier Deschamps admitted that Mbappe’s injury was one of the low points of the night, stating, “Kylian’s nose is not fine at all. We will see, but obviously it is the biggest negative to take from this evening.”
Mbappe down and injured.
Despite the setback, Mbappe is still expected to play a significant role for France as they aim to win the Euros for the first time since 2000. However, even if he is cleared for an immediate return by the medical team, Mbappe might face another issue regarding his availability. In his attempt to rejoin the match after receiving treatment, Mbappe re-entered the field without the referee’s permission and picked up a yellow card. Players will be suspended for one game at the Euros if they accumulate two yellow cards, and bookings will not be wiped until after the quarterfinals.
The clash with Austria defender Kevin Danso.
France will resume their Euro 2024 campaign on Friday when they face the Netherlands in Leipzig, with top spot in Group D on the line. The French team will be hoping that Mbappe’s injury and potential disciplinary issues do not derail their quest for European glory.
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), the largest assembly of African actors held a candlelight procession in Abuja on Monday night to honor the memory of late Nollywood actors John Okafor, popularly known as ‘Mr Ibu’, Amaechi Muonagor, and Zulu Adigwe. Thespians, fans, and friends of the late veterans gathered at the Unity Fountain to pay their respects and celebrate the legacies of these fallen heroes.
late Nollywood actors John Okafor, popularly known as ‘Mr Ibu’.
The procession, led by AGN National President Emeka Rollas and veteran actors Kenneth Okonkwo, Zack Orji, and Sidney Idiala, among others, was a heartfelt display of emotions as attendees took turns to pay tribute to the late actors for their invaluable contributions to the Nigerian film industry.
Mercy Salma, FCT mayor of AGN, emphasized that the event was organized to show appreciation and honor for the life and times of the late actors, who had brought joy and laughter to Nigerians and fans across Africa and beyond during their lifetime.
Emeka Rollas, Kenneth Okonkwo, Zack Orji, and Sidney Idiala.
In his speech, Emeka Rollas expressed the solidarity that exists within the actors guild and the profound grief felt by the AGN over the loss of their three veteran members. He described the candlelight service as an occasion for actors to reflect on how they want to be remembered at the end of their careers, highlighting the brilliance, inspiration, and impact that the late thespians had on society through their profession.
Cross session on mourners.
Kenneth Okonkwo, a foremost Nollywood actor, attributed the success of the Nigerian film industry to the commitment and passion of actors like Mr Ibu, Amaechi Muonagor, and Zulu Adigwe. He urged young artistes to focus on delivering value and shun the rush for quick monetary gains to make their mark in the industry.
Kenneth Okonkwo and other mourners.
The candlelight procession served as a poignant reminder of the immense talent and dedication that these late Nollywood veterans brought to their craft, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of their colleagues, fans, and the Nigerian entertainment landscape as a whole.
The English Premier League has released the fixtures for the 2024/2025 season, with Matchday 1 set to kick off on the weekend of August 17 and 18, 2024.
Fans are counting down the days until the action begins.
Premier League lovers and supporters across the globe are buzzing with excitement as the schedule promises thrilling matches and fierce competition from day one.
PUNCH Online reports that EPL released the 380 matches fixture on Tuesday.
The final round of games will be played on Sunday May 25, 2025. All matches will kick-off at the same time.
Meanwhile, the 2024 summer transfer window for the Premier League opened on Friday, June 14, coinciding with the start of Euro 2024.
The window will close at 11pm UK time on Friday, August 30.
The Premier League has moved Deadline Day forward to align with other major European leagues following discussions with the leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain, and France.
Newly Promoted Clubs
This season, the Premier League welcomes three newly-promoted clubs from the Championship: Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Southampton.
These teams have shown remarkable performance in the championship and are ready to make their mark in the top tier of English football.
Leicester City: The Foxes return to the Premier League after a brief stint in the Championship. They will look to reclaim their status as a formidable side, reminiscent of their fairy-tale title-winning season in 2015/2016.
Ipswich Town: Ipswich makes a much-anticipated return to the Premier League, ending a 22-year absence from the top flight. Their fans are eager to see how they fare against the elite teams of English football.
Southampton: The Saints are back in the Premier League after just one season in the Championship. Known for their strong youth academy, they will aim to secure a stable position in the league.
Season Expectations
As the new season approaches, all eyes will be on these fixtures to see how the teams perform.
The Premier League continues to be the pinnacle of football excitement, with every match bringing the possibility of surprise and drama.
Fans can expect a season full of intense battles, stunning goals, and unforgettable moments.
Stay tuned for more updates and in-depth analysis as we count down to the kickoff of the 2024/2025 Premier League season!
Here are the full fixtures the 38 weeks:
2024/25 Matchweek 1 fixtures
Friday 16 August 2024
20:00 Man Utd v Fulham
Saturday 17 August 2024
12:30 Ipswich Town v Liverpool
Arsenal v Wolves
Everton v Brighton
Newcastle United v Southampton
Nottingham Forest v AFC Bournemouth
17:30 West Ham v Aston Villa
Sunday 18 August 2024
14:00 Brentford v Crystal Palace
16:30 Chelsea v Man City
Monday 19 August 2024
20:00 Leicester City v Spurs
Saturday 24 August 2024 (Week 2)
AFC Bournemouth v Newcastle United Aston Villa v Arsenal Brighton v Man Utd Crystal Palace v West Ham Fulham v Leicester City Liverpool v Brentford Man City v Ipswich Town Southampton v Nottingham Forest Spurs v Everton Wolves v Chelsea
Saturday 31 August 2024 (Week 3) Arsenal v Brighton Brentford v Southampton Chelsea v Crystal Palace Everton v AFC Bournemouth Ipswich Town v Fulham Leicester City v Aston Villa Man Utd v Liverpool Newcastle United v Spurs Nottingham Forest v Wolves West Ham v Man City
Saturday 14 September 2024 (Week 4) AFC Bournemouth v Chelsea Aston Villa v Everton Brighton v Ipswich Town Crystal Palace v Leicester City Fulham v West Ham Liverpool v Nottingham Forest Man City v Brentford Southampton v Man Utd Spurs v Arsenal Wolves v Newcastle United
Saturday 21 September 2024 (Week 5) Aston Villa v Wolves Brighton v Nottingham Forest Crystal Palace v Man Utd Fulham v Newcastle United Leicester City v Everton Liverpool v AFC Bournemouth Man City v Arsenal Southampton v Ipswich Town Spurs v Brentford West Ham v Chelsea
Saturday 28 September 2024 (Week 6) AFC Bournemouth v Southampton Arsenal v Leicester City Brentford v West Ham Chelsea v Brighton Everton v Crystal Palace Ipswich Town v Aston Villa Man Utd v Spurs Newcastle United v Man City Nottingham Forest v Fulham Wolves v Liverpool
Saturday 5 October 2024 (Week 7) Arsenal v Southampton Aston Villa v Man Utd Brentford v Wolves Brighton v Spurs Chelsea v Nottingham Forest Crystal Palace v Liverpool Everton v Newcastle United Leicester City v AFC Bournemouth Man City v Fulham West Ham v Ipswich Town
Saturday 19 October 2024 (Week 8) AFC Bournemouth v Arsenal Fulham v Aston Villa Ipswich Town v Everton Liverpool v Chelsea Man Utd v Brentford Newcastle United v Brighton Nottingham Forest v Crystal Palace Southampton v Leicester City Spurs v West Ham Wolves v Man City
Saturday 26 October 2024 (Week 9) Arsenal v Liverpool Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth Brentford v Ipswich Town Brighton v Wolves Chelsea v Newcastle United Crystal Palace v Spurs Everton v Fulham Leicester City v Nottingham Forest Man City v Southampton West Ham v Man Utd
Saturday 2 November 2024 (Week 10) AFC Bournemouth v Man City Fulham v Brentford Ipswich Town v Leicester City Liverpool v Brighton Man Utd v Chelsea Newcastle United v Arsenal Nottingham Forest v West Ham Southampton v Everton Spurs v Aston Villa Wolves v Crystal Palace
Saturday 9 November 2024 (Week 11) Brentford v AFC Bournemouth Brighton v Man City Chelsea v Arsenal Crystal Palace v Fulham Liverpool v Aston Villa Man Utd v Leicester City Nottingham Forest v Newcastle United Spurs v Ipswich Town West Ham v Everton Wolves v Southampton
Saturday 23 November 2024 (Week 12) AFC Bournemouth v Brighton Arsenal v Nottingham Forest Aston Villa v Crystal Palace Everton v Brentford Fulham v Wolves Ipswich Town v Man Utd Leicester City v Chelsea Man City v Spurs Newcastle United v West Ham Southampton v Liverpool
Saturday 30 November 2024 (Week 13) Brentford v Leicester City Brighton v Southampton Chelsea v Aston Villa Crystal Palace v Newcastle United Liverpool v Man City Man Utd v Everton Nottingham Forest v Ipswich Town Spurs v Fulham West Ham v Arsenal Wolves v AFC Bournemouth
Tuesday 3 December 2024 (Week 14) AFC Bournemouth v Spurs Arsenal v Man Utd Aston Villa v Brentford Everton v Wolves Fulham v Brighton Ipswich Town v Crystal Palace Leicester City v West Ham
Wednesday 4 December 2024 Man City v Nottingham Forest Newcastle United v Liverpool Southampton v Chelsea
Saturday 7 December 2024 (Week 15) Aston Villa v Southampton Brentford v Newcastle United Crystal Palace v Man City Everton v Liverpool Fulham v Arsenal Ipswich Town v AFC Bournemouth Leicester City v Brighton Man Utd v Nottingham Forest Spurs v Chelsea West Ham v Wolves
Saturday 14 December 2024 (Week 16) AFC Bournemouth v West Ham Arsenal v Everton Brighton v Crystal Palace Chelsea v Brentford Liverpool v Fulham Man City v Man Utd Newcastle United v Leicester City Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa Southampton v Spurs Wolves v Ipswich Town
Saturday 21 December 2024 (Week 17) Aston Villa v Man City Brentford v Nottingham Forest Crystal Palace v Arsenal Everton v Chelsea Fulham v Southampton Ipswich Town v Newcastle United Leicester City v Wolves Man Utd v AFC Bournemouth Spurs v Liverpool West Ham v Brighton
Thursday 26 December 2024 (Week 18) AFC Bournemouth v Crystal Palace Arsenal v Ipswich Town Brighton v Brentford Chelsea v Fulham Liverpool v Leicester City Man City v Everton Newcastle United v Aston Villa Nottingham Forest v Spurs Southampton v West Ham Wolves v Man Utd
Sunday 29 December 2024 (Week 19) Aston Villa v Brighton Brentford v Arsenal Crystal Palace v Southampton Everton v Nottingham Forest Fulham v AFC Bournemouth Ipswich Town v Chelsea Leicester City v Man City Man Utd v Newcastle United Spurs v Wolves West Ham v Liverpool
Saturday 4 January 2025 (Week 20) AFC Bournemouth v Everton Aston Villa v Leicester City Brighton v Arsenal Crystal Palace v Chelsea Fulham v Ipswich Town Liverpool v Man Utd Man City v West Ham Southampton v Brentford Spurs v Newcastle United Wolves v Nottingham Forest
Tuesday 14 January 2025 (Week 21) Arsenal v Spurs Brentford v Man City Everton v Aston Villa Ipswich Town v Brighton Leicester City v Crystal Palace Nottingham Forest v Liverpool West Ham v Fulham
Wednesday 15 January 2025 Chelsea v AFC Bournemouth Newcastle United v Wolves 20:00 Man Utd v Southampton
Saturday 18 January 2025 (Week 22) Arsenal v Aston Villa Brentford v Liverpool Chelsea v Wolves Everton v Spurs Ipswich Town v Man City Leicester City v Fulham Man Utd v Brighton Newcastle United v AFC Bournemouth Nottingham Forest v Southampton West Ham v Crystal Palace
Saturday 25 January 2025 (Week 23) AFC Bournemouth v Nottingham Forest Aston Villa v West Ham Brighton v Everton Crystal Palace v Brentford Fulham v Man Utd Liverpool v Ipswich Town Man City v Chelsea Southampton v Newcastle United Spurs v Leicester City Wolves v Arsenal
Saturday 1 February 2025 (Week 24) AFC Bournemouth v Liverpool Arsenal v Man City Brentford v Spurs Chelsea v West Ham Everton v Leicester City Ipswich Town v Southampton Man Utd v Crystal Palace Newcastle United v Fulham Nottingham Forest v Brighton Wolves v Aston Villa
Saturday 15 February 2025 (Week 25) Aston Villa v Ipswich Town Brighton v Chelsea Crystal Palace v Everton Fulham v Nottingham Forest Leicester City v Arsenal Liverpool v Wolves Man City v Newcastle United Southampton v AFC Bournemouth Spurs v Man Utd West Ham v Brentford
Saturday 22 February 2025 (Week 26) AFC Bournemouth v Wolves Arsenal v West Ham Aston Villa v Chelsea Everton v Man Utd Fulham v Crystal Palace Ipswich Town v Spurs Leicester City v Brentford Man City v Liverpool Newcastle United v Nottingham Forest Southampton v Brighton
Tuesday 25 February 2025 (Week 27) Brentford v Everton Brighton v AFC Bournemouth Nottingham Forest v Arsenal Spurs v Man City West Ham v Leicester City Wolves v Fulham 20:00 Crystal Palace v Aston Villa
Wednesday 26 February 2025 Chelsea v Southampton 20:00 Liverpool v Newcastle United 20:00 Man Utd v Ipswich Town
Saturday 8 March 2025 (Week 28) Brentford v Aston Villa Brighton v Fulham Chelsea v Leicester City Crystal Palace v Ipswich Town Liverpool v Southampton Man Utd v Arsenal Nottingham Forest v Man City Spurs v AFC Bournemouth West Ham v Newcastle United Wolves v Everton
Saturday 15 March 2025 (Week 29) AFC Bournemouth v Brentford Arsenal v Chelsea Aston Villa v Liverpool Everton v West Ham Fulham v Spurs Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest Leicester City v Man Utd Man City v Brighton Newcastle United v Crystal Palace Southampton v Wolves
Tuesday 1 April 2025 (Week 30) AFC Bournemouth v Ipswich Town Arsenal v Fulham Brighton v Aston Villa Nottingham Forest v Man Utd Wolves v West Ham
Wednesday 2 April 2025 Chelsea v Spurs Man City v Leicester City Newcastle United v Brentford Southampton v Crystal Palace 20:00 Liverpool v Everton
Saturday 5 April 2025 (Week 31) Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest Brentford v Chelsea Crystal Palace v Brighton Everton v Arsenal Fulham v Liverpool Ipswich Town v Wolves Leicester City v Newcastle United Man Utd v Man City Spurs v Southampton West Ham v AFC Bournemouth
Saturday 12 April 2025 (Week 32) AFC Bournemouth v Fulham Arsenal v Brentford Brighton v Leicester City Chelsea v Ipswich Town Liverpool v West Ham Man City v Crystal Palace Newcastle United v Man Utd Nottingham Forest v Everton Southampton v Aston Villa Wolves v Spurs
Saturday 19 April 2025 (Week 33) Aston Villa v Newcastle United Brentford v Brighton Crystal Palace v AFC Bournemouth Everton v Man City Fulham v Chelsea Ipswich Town v Arsenal Leicester City v Liverpool Man Utd v Wolves Spurs v Nottingham Forest West Ham v Southampton
Saturday 26 April 2025 (Week 34) AFC Bournemouth v Man Utd Arsenal v Crystal Palace Brighton v West Ham Chelsea v Everton Liverpool v Spurs Man City v Aston Villa Newcastle United v Ipswich Town Nottingham Forest v Brentford Southampton v Fulham Wolves v Leicester City
Saturday 3 May 2025 (Week 35) Arsenal v AFC Bournemouth Aston Villa v Fulham Brentford v Man Utd Brighton v Newcastle United Chelsea v Liverpool Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest Everton v Ipswich Town Leicester City v Southampton Man City v Wolves West Ham v Spurs
Saturday 10 May 2025 (Week 36) AFC Bournemouth v Aston Villa Fulham v Everton Ipswich Town v Brentford Liverpool v Arsenal Man Utd v West Ham Newcastle United v Chelsea Nottingham Forest v Leicester City Southampton v Man City Spurs v Crystal Palace Wolves v Brighton
Sunday 18 May 2025 (Week 37) Arsenal v Newcastle United Aston Villa v Spurs Brentford v Fulham Brighton v Liverpool Chelsea v Man Utd Crystal Palace v Wolves Everton v Southampton Leicester City v Ipswich Town Man City v AFC Bournemouth West Ham v Nottingham Forest
Sunday 25 May 2025 (Week 38) 16:00 AFC Bournemouth v Leicester City 16:00 Fulham v Man City 16:00 Ipswich Town v West Ham 16:00 Liverpool v Crystal Palace 16:00 Man Utd v Aston Villa 16:00 Newcastle United v Everton 16:00 Nottingham Forest v Chelsea 16:00 Southampton v Arsenal 16:00 Spurs v Brighton 16:00 Wolves v Brentford
The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) announced Monday morning the arrest of 13 individuals from Virginia, mostly on charges involving gang activity, following a months-long investigation dubbed “Operation Gang-Green.” The operation targeted “prolific offenders within Lynchburg” and was a collaborative effort with the U.S. Marshal Service, Virginia State Police, and the Alcohol Tobacco Firearms.
13 people from Lynchburg are facing serious charges mostly involving gang activity .
Of the 13 arrested, 12 face charges explicitly mentioning gang activity, with three of them being juveniles whose names were not released by law enforcement. Lieutenant Craig Dowdy of the LPD stated that these separate charges were tied together when it was discovered that they were all gang-related, leading to additional charges such as gang participation and gang recruitment of a juvenile.
Thomas Edward Tanner Jr. is charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minorand Use of Electronic Means for Child Pornography. (Blue Ridge Regional Jail)
Officials emphasized that these gangs intentionally recruit juveniles to secure a line of succession and because they would likely receive less severe sentences if caught. Gang participation, gang recruitment of a juvenile, and assault by mob are the three major crimes faced by the 13 individuals, with two of them being felony charges that can result in up to 10 years in prison.
Rodrick Earl Ford is charged with Gang Participation. (Blue Ridge Regional Jail)
Lieutenant Dowdy highlighted the importance of programs aimed at providing juveniles with positive influences and better paths in life to prevent gang involvement. The arrested individuals include Ta’juan Jerome Banks, Larneaux Jai’velle Allen, Kanye Shi’mik Phillips, Rodrick Earl Ford, Thomas Edward Tanner Jr., Christian Anthony Cruz II, Jordan O’Neil Banks, Damani Omar Bailey, Ta’Shaun Jermaine Howell, and Adrian Lashad Watson, along with three unnamed juvenile males.
During the operation, law enforcement also seized two firearms. Shortly after the arrests, another gang member turned themselves in. “Operation Gang-Green” demonstrates the concerted efforts of law enforcement agencies in Virginia to combat gang activity and protect the community from prolific offenders.
In a groundbreaking move, Thailand’s Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to approve a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage, clearing the last legislative hurdle for the country to become the first in Southeast Asia to enact such a law. Despite its reputation for acceptance and inclusivity, Thailand has struggled for decades to pass a marriage equality law due to conservative societal values and resistance from government and state agencies.
The marriage equality bill, which grants full legal, financial, and medical rights for marriage partners of any gender, sailed through the House of Representatives in April and passed its final reading in the Senate on Tuesday with the approval of 130 out of 152 members in attendance. The bill now awaits the pro forma endorsement of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and publication in the Government Gazette, after which it will become effective within 120 days.
The legislation will amend the country’s Civil and Commercial Code, replacing gender-specific words with gender-neutral terms. The Senate’s swift vote on the first day of the current parliamentary session underscores the urgency in getting the bill passed.
Plaifah Kyoka Shodladd, an 18-year-old who identifies as non-binary, thanked supporters of the legislation, calling it a “force of hope” that will help Thailand become more accepting of diversity. “Today, love trumps prejudice,” Plaifah said.
The government, led by the Pheu Thai party, has made marriage equality one of its main goals and has actively associated itself with the annual Bangkok Pride parade. Passing the law is a “triumph for justice and human rights,” according to Mookdapa Yangyuenpradorn of the human rights organization Fortify Rights, who urged the Thai government to ensure swift and effective implementation of the law to safeguard LGBTI+ rights.
As Thailand prepares to celebrate this historic milestone, the country sets an example for the rest of Southeast Asia in recognizing and protecting the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.
CRISTIANO RONALDO and Portugal face a tough start to the Euro 2024 campaign – and the action will unfold TONIGHT. Would Ronaldo help Portugal scale through game one? All eyes will be on the man many considered as one of the best in the planet as far as soccer is concerned.
Roberto Martínez’s side take on the Czech Republic in their opening game of the tournament. Portugal won the Euros back in 2016 as they beat France in the final at the Stade de France. They failed to replicate their success in the following tournament, as Belgium sent them packing in the round of 16.
Portugal reached this year’s finals by topping Group J ahead of Slovakia and Luxembourg. The team won all ten of their group matches, scoring 36 goals and only conceding two.
AVEIRO, PORTUGAL – JUNE 11: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal gestures during the International Friendly match between Portugal and Republic of Ireland at Estadio Municipal de Aveiro on June 11, 2024 in Aveiro, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)
The Euros in Germany could also be Ronaldo’s last in international football with the star now 39 years old. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner would love to add another international trophy to his esteemed trophy cabinet.
Cristiano Ronaldo
They have had a mixed bag of form leading up to the tournament. Out of Portugal’s last five games they have won three but lost two to Croatia and Slovenia.
As the tournament kicks off, all eyes will be on Cristiano Ronaldo and his ability to lead Portugal to victory in their opening match against the Czech Republic. The world eagerly awaits to see if the football icon can continue his impressive form and guide his nation to another successful Euro campaign.
As France prepares to host the highly anticipated Paris Olympics next month, the nation is implementing extraordinary security measures to ensure the safety of athletes, delegations, and spectators during the event’s unprecedented opening ceremony on July 26.
French security forces at high alert.
Captain Sandy of the French Army revealed that Fennec helicopters would be deployed to patrol the city and protect its airspace on the day of the ceremony. The ambitious nature of the event, which will feature around 200 Olympic delegations parading on more than 80 boats along a six-kilometer (3.7-mile) route, has presented a significant security challenge for the host nation.
Paris police chief Laurent Nunez announced in April that the parade route will be situated within a high-security zone, termed an “anti-terrorism perimeter,” which will include the first row of buildings along the route. Those wishing to enter the zone in the eight days leading up to the ceremony and on the day itself will be required to pre-register online and undergo mandatory background security checks, known in France as an “administrative investigation.”
French security forces at high alert to keep the city and visitors safe.
In a departure from previous Olympic opening ceremonies, the French government has decided that tourists will not be granted free access to watch the event due to security concerns. Instead, access will be invitation-only, further emphasizing the heightened security measures in place.
While French President Emmanuel Macron had previously suggested the possibility of shifting the ceremony to Stade de France if the threat level was deemed too high, French authorities confirmed on Monday that the event will proceed as originally planned, with no alternatives currently being prepared.
Areal view of France.
A final rehearsal involving the full armada of boats will be conducted before the opening ceremony, which is expected to attract 100 world leaders to the city’s embankments and draw a crowd of over 300,000 spectators.
France’s Sports Minister, Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, expressed the nation’s commitment to making the event a resounding success, stating, “We will give our hearts and souls to make it a great success for the French people. They deserve it.”
As the world eagerly awaits the start of the Paris Olympics, France remains steadfast in its efforts to ensure a safe and secure environment for all participants and attendees while delivering an unforgettable opening ceremony that showcases the best of French culture and hospitality.
