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The Horrifying Case of James D. Russell: When Evil Comes Home
When most people think of Idaho, they imagine serene lakes, small towns, and quiet mornings. But in 2021, a gruesome murder shattered that peace and revealed one of the most disturbing criminal cases in the state’s history — the story of James D. Russell, a man whose actions were so unthinkable they made national headlines and left a community reeling.
This isn’t your typical true-crime story. It’s a deep dive into how something so dark can grow in plain sight — and how a ma
Shalena
4 days ago5 min read


Stockton in Turmoil: Mayor Christina Fugazi Orders Independent Review Into Vice Mayor Jason Lee’s $58 Million Nonprofit Scandal
When politics, power, and personal ambition collide, things can get messy and in Stockton, California, that mess has just spilled out of City Hall and into full public view.
Mayor Christina Fugazi has officially ordered an independent review committee to investigate Vice Mayor Jason Lee, whose actions, affiliations, and decisions have triggered a wave of ethical, financial, and safety concerns that now threaten to shake Stockton’s political core.
At the heart of the cont
Shalena
4 days ago6 min read


Twitch’s Slap on the Wrist: The Zoe Spencer and Nina Lin Incident with Silky’s Assistant “Said
Twitch streaming—where entertainment and reality collide in unpredictable ways—few stories have shaken the platform like the resurfaced incident involving streamers Zoe Spencer and Nina Lin. What began as a “playful” IRL collaboration in May 2024 has reignited outrage in October 2025, revealing deep cracks in Twitch’s moral foundation and reigniting debates about consent, gender double standards, and accountability in digital spaces.
At the heart of the controversy is FaZe
Shalena
Oct 284 min read


Tyler Perry Donates $100K to Bishop Marvin Winans' Church Following Viral Video
When the cameras roll inside the Black church, the results can be unpredictable — sometimes inspiring, sometimes explosive. But few moments have lit up social media this fall like the now-viral video from Bishop Marvin Winans’ Perfecting Church in Detroit.
In that clip, recorded during the congregation’s annual “Day of Giving,” Bishop Winans appears to scold a church member who stepped forward with a $1,235 donation after he called for $2,000 pledges. “That is only $1,200 …
Shalena
Oct 284 min read


AT&T and AWS Outages Hit Major U.S. Cities
This morning, millions of Americans woke up to what felt like a digital blackout. Phones wouldn’t connect. Apps wouldn’t load. Websites froze mid-transaction. Around 8 a.m. ET, major connectivity disruptions began rippling across the country, affecting AT&T and Amazon Web Services (AWS) — two of the most critical pillars of U.S. communications and cloud infrastructure.
Shalena
Oct 254 min read


When the Internet Turns Cruel: Fat-Shaming, Classism, and the Online Bullying of the Mentally Ill and Disabled
The internet was supposed to be our great equalizer — a place where everyone, no matter who they are or where they come from, could speak freely and connect without limits. But somewhere between the hashtags and the highlight reels, it became something darker.
Today, online spaces have turned into breeding grounds for cruelty — a digital arena where people tear each other apart for likes, retweets, and viral moments. From fat-shaming and classism to the mocking of mental ill
Shalena
Oct 234 min read


Gang Stalking : How Fear, Fan Bases, and Online Power Turn Paranoia into Reality
There’s a really dark corner of the internet where fear meets technology and people whisper about something called “gang stalking.”
It’s a phrase that has taken over forums, TikToks, and YouTube channels, where thousands claim they’re being followed, tracked, or harassed by organized groups. They call themselves “Targeted Individuals” (TIs) — victims of coordinated psychological warfare meant to destroy their lives.
Skeptics call it delusion. Supporters call it evidenc
Shalena
Oct 236 min read


The Death of Keisha Hilliard in Mesquite, Texas: Timeline and Investigation
On October 12, 2025, 42-year-old Keisha Yvonne Hilliard was found dead in her Mesquite, Texas home during a police welfare checkfacebook.com. Mesquite police discovered Hilliard’s body that Sunday afternoon, and the Dallas County Medical Examiner later confirmed her identity and determined she had died from a gunshot woundwfaa.com. Her death was officially ruled a homicide, prompting a Mesquite Police Department investigationwfaa.com. In the days and weeks that followed, Hill
Shalena
Oct 2315 min read


The $40 Billion Bailout Nobody Asked For: Why Trump’s Argentina Deal Has Everyone Talking
While millions of Americans are struggling through a government shutdown, the Trump administration just handed out a jaw-dropping $40 billion bailout to Argentina.
Yes, forty billion dollars — not million. And it’s sparking outrage from Capitol Hill to Main Street.
The announcement, made on October 15, 2025, was framed as a “strategic move” to stabilize Argentina’s collapsing economy under its far-right president Javier Milei. But many see it for what it really is: a poli
Shalena
Oct 214 min read


KISS Legend Ace Frehley Dies at 74 Following Brain Bleed from Fall
KISS Legend Ace Frehley Dies at 74 Following Brain Bleed from Fall
Rock & roll has lost one of its cosmic pioneers. Ace Frehley — the legendary co-founder and original lead guitarist of KISS, best known as the band’s “Spaceman” — has died at age 74 after suffering a brain bleed caused by a recent fall, according to multiple reports confirmed by Variety, Rolling Stone, and USA Today on October 16, 2025.
The news was first shared in a statement linked through Frehley’s offici
Shalena
Oct 162 min read


Yolonda E. Lawrence Dies at 56: Celebrating the Quiet Power Behind ‘Empire,’ ‘Riverdale,’ and ‘The Good Wife’
Hollywood has lost one of its most quietly powerful voices.Yolonda E. Lawrence, a veteran television writer and producer whose credits include Empire, Riverdale, and The Good Wife, has died at the age of 56 in Los Angeles. The news was confirmed by her family earlier this week.
While the exact cause of death has not been publicly disclosed, tributes from across the television community poured in, remembering Lawrence as a storyteller who brought both heart and heat to every
Shalena
Oct 163 min read


Florida Teen Fakes His Own Kidnapping, Blames Four Hispanic Men — and Now Faces Felony Charges
Marion County, Florida — October 2025.A small Central Florida town is reeling after a 17-year-old boy allegedly staged his own abduction, then claimed he’d been kidnapped and shot by four Hispanic men — a story that law enforcement quickly discovered was a total fabrication.
The Alleged Kidnapping
On the night of October 13, deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to an emergency call reporting that a teen had been found with a gunshot wound near his fa
Shalena
Oct 164 min read


The U.S. vs China: Inside the 2025 Trade War That Could Change Everything
The United States has officially entered a full-blown trade war with China — again. But this time, it’s not just about tariffs and tweets. It’s about power, technology, and the future of who runs the global economy.
And baby, the tension is thicker than ever.
Shalena
Oct 164 min read


The Deadly Pattern: Mass Shootings, White Men, and America’s Unfinished Conversation
Every year, headlines blur into each other. Another town. Another community shattered. Another list of names we never should have to read. The U.S. has lived with mass shootings for decades now, and the statistics tell a painful story — one we can’t keep ignoring.
Between 2005 and 2024, dozens of high-casualty shootings were committed by white men, often leaving behind piles of bodies in schools, churches, supermarkets, concerts, and workplaces. This isn’t random. It’s a rec
Shalena
Oct 156 min read


NBC News Quietly Dismantles Its Black, Asian American, Latino, and LGBTQ+ Coverage Teams — What This Means for Representation, Trust, and the Future of Journalism
NBC News Quietly Dismantles Its Black, Asian American, Latino, and LGBTQ+ Coverage Teams — What This Means for Representation, Trust, and the Future of Journalism
In a move that has stunned journalists, media-watchers, and readers alike, NBC News has eliminated its dedicated coverage teams for Black, Asian American, Latino, and LGBTQ+ audiences as part of a sweeping round of 150 layoffs, representing nearly 7% of the company’s 2,000-person digital and news workforce.
The
Shalena
Oct 156 min read


A Georgia Family 8 Dead, Including 5 Children and a Pregnant Mother, After Semi Follows Too Close on I-85
A Georgia Family 8 Dead, Including 5 Children and a Pregnant Mother, After Semi Follows Too Close on I-85
Shalena
Oct 153 min read


Solange Knowles Makes History as USC Thornton School of Music’s First Scholar in Residence
When Solange Knowles said, “I’m not just an artist — I’m an archivist, a curator, and a student of sound,” she meant it. The University of Southern California clearly agrees.
In a move that blends the worlds of art, academia, and activism, the USC Thornton School of Music has appointed Solange Knowles as its first-ever all-school Scholar in Residence. The three-year appointment marks a powerful cultural shift, recognizing the intellectual and historical value of Black art, c
Shalena
Oct 153 min read


$50K Hits, Chicago Gangs, and the Cartel Connection: Inside DHS’s Chilling New Warning!
$50K Hits, Chicago Gangs, and the Cartel Connection: Inside DHS’s Chilling New Warning!
Shalena
Oct 154 min read


Chicago Woman Charged in Death of 2-Month-Old Boy: A Community Shocked and Searching for Answers
In a deeply tragic case that has shaken a South Side neighborhood, 31-year-old Andrea Thomas has been charged with one felony count of child endangerment after a 2-month-old baby boy was found unresponsive inside her home earlier this week.
According to Chicago Police, officers were called to a residence in the Englewood area after receiving a report of an unresponsive infant. Paramedics arrived on scene and rushed the child to Comer Children’s Hospital, where he was late
Shalena
Oct 144 min read


Eight More Mental Health Workers Charged in Widespread Abuse Scandal at Muckamore Hospital
Mental health has always been close to my heart — not as a buzzword, but as a reality that touches nearly every family, every friend group, and every community I know.We talk about healing, therapy, and support — yet behind the closed doors of too many institutions, that compassion vanishes. What happens when the people we trust to care become the ones who harm?
Shalena
Oct 144 min read
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