As the reality settled over the gathering, I rose to my full height, feeling the weight of my resolve harden within me like steel. There were questions to be answered, truths to be uncovered. My grief would have to wait; first, I must seek justice for Tom, to understand the mystery that had replaced my…
Month: September 2025
Wes Moore: Trump Deploying National Guard in Cities Is ‘Completely Performative’
Governor Wes Moore (D-MD) said Sunday on ABC’s “This Week” that President Donald Trump’s crackdown on crime in cities by deploying the National Guard was “completely performative.” Host Martha Raddatz said, “You have to admit, governor, that there are people out there who don’t feel safe. And you can tout what you have done, but…
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Moore said, “My heart breaks for anybody who is coming up in our community and doesn’t feel safe in their own neighborhood because I know what that feels like. I would love more federal support. But federal support on things that actually make sense and not things that are performative. ” Raddatz said, “You’re talking…
He added, “As the commander in chief of the Maryland National Guard, you know, I am not just deeply respectful, but very cognizant of the skill sets that our National Guards bring. The national discard is not trained for municipal policing. You know who is trained for municipal policing? Things like local law enforcement and…
“Nobody noticed”: 9-year-old lived alone for 2 years, fed himself, and kept good grade
In the quiet commune of Nersac, France, a heartbreaking case of neglect has emerged. A nine-year-old boy reportedly lived alone for two years, surviving with almost no parental care — all while attending school and keeping good grades. Left largely to fend for himself, he ate cold canned food and scraps from a neighbor’s balcony….
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The truth surfaced only when a neighbor grew suspicious and alerted authorities. Investigators soon uncovered the extent of his solitude and resilience. Legal action has since been initiated against the mother. The case has sparked serious questions: how could such neglect go unnoticed despite the child’s daily contact with school staff and the community? Child…
Advocates stress the need for greater vigilance, community awareness, and better training for educators. While the boy’s strength is remarkable, his ordeal should never have happened. His story is a sobering reminder that resilience is not well-being — and no child should ever be left to survive alone.
How Valerie Perrine went from topless dancer to Oscar-nominated star
Once one of Hollywood’s most dazzling stars in the 1970s, Valerie Perrine mesmerized audiences with her beauty and undeniable talent. But before the cameras found her, she was a topless dancer in Las Vegas — and narrowly escaped a shocking murder attempt in a high-profile case that shook the nation. Now, at 82, Perrine still…
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Her proudest work? Valerie’s big breakthrough came in 1974 with Bob Fosse’s Lenny, where she played Honey Bruce, the wife of comedian Lenny Bruce, portrayed by Dustin Hoffman. In Lenny, Valerie shattered Hollywood’s boundaries with a performance so raw it changed the way audiences saw women on screen. The role earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best…
Could have been murdered But Valerie Perrine’s life wasn’t just glitz and glamour — she survived near-death moments too. In 1969, she was dating Hollywood hairstylist Jay Sebring. One night, he invited her to a dinner party in Benedict Canyon, Los Angeles. Valerie managed to found someone to work for her that night, but at the…