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  Christa Gail Pike, who has been on Tennessee’s death row for decades, is now actively fighting to stop her execution as it is scheduled for September 30, 2026. Christa Gail Pike was only 18 when she became involved in a shocking crime that would later make national headlines for years. In Tennessee, she was involved in the brutal torture and murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer, whom she reportedly saw as a romantic rival, and later shocked classmates by allegedly showing them a fragment of the victim’s skull. Pike was sentenced to death in March 1996. The seven-man, five-woman jury found her guilty of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Tennessee Department of Correction According to news reports at the time, she broke down in uncontrollable sobs when the sentence was handed down in court. Christa, who was 20 at the time, became the youngest woman ever sentenced to death in the United States. Now, after more than three decades behind bars, Pike is set to make h...

  A heartbreaking tragedy is sending shockwaves through the film world. French actor Nadia Fares has died at 57 after being found unconscious in a swimming pool at a gym in Paris. Officials have opened an investigation into her death. Left a big mark on television Born in Morocco, Nadia Fares rose to international recognition in 2000 with her breakout performance in The Crimson Rivers, directed by Mathieu Kassovitz. She went on to build a diverse career, appearing in films like the 2007 action thriller War and the horror feature Storm Warning, bringing intensity and presence to every role she took on. She also left a mark on television, notably starring opposite Gérard Depardieu in Netflix’s political drama Marseille from 2016 to 2018. According to Le Monde, Fares had been set to start filming a new action-comedy in September 2026, what would have been her first project as both a director and screenwriter – but that plan will now never come to fruition. IT was Fares daughters who c...

  Pancreatic cancer is often called a “silent killer” because it usually does not cause clear or specific symptoms in the early stages. By the time they appear, the disease is often more advanced. However, there are some common symptoms to be aware of. Pancreatic cancer is one of the most devastating and feared cancers because it often advances quietly, without warning, and is frequently discovered too late for effective treatment. It carries a heavy emotional weight not only in medicine, but also in public memory, because it has taken the lives of many well-known and deeply loved public figures. Among them is Steve Jobs, whose battle with a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor drew global attention. Actor Patrick Swayze, known for Dirty Dancing, faced a widely publicized fight with the disease. Television icon Alex Trebek also became a symbol of resilience during his illness, speaking openly about his diagnosis before passing away. Other notable losses include actor John Hurt, Supreme ...

  Patrick Muldoon, known for his roles in Days of Our Lives, Melrose Place, and Starship Troopers, has died at the age of 57 after suffering a heart attack. According to TMZ, Patrick Muldoon passed away after an incident at his Beverly Hills home. His sister, Shana Muldoon-Zappa, said he had been drinking coffee with his girlfriend on Sunday morning before going to take a shower. His girlfriend later became concerned when he was gone for an unusually long time and went to check on him, finding him unconscious on the bathroom floor. Paramedics were called immediately, but despite efforts to revive him, he could not be saved. Muldoon’s career began early, landing a role in the sitcom Who’s the Boss? while still in college. He later appeared in Saved by the Bell as Jeffrey Hunter before gaining wider recognition in daytime television. Austin Reed in Days of Our Lives He became a familiar face on Days of Our Lives, playing the good guy Austin Reed from 1992 to 1995 and returning again ...

  An unimaginable tragedy in Louisiana took place Sunday as a man, identified as Shamar Elkins, killed his seven children and their cousin before he was fatally shot by police during a car chase. Now, it’s been revealed he made chilling remarks about “demons” just weeks before the horrifying event. Just after 6 am on Sunday, April 19, Shreveport police officers responded to a call regarding a domestic disturbance, police spokesperson Christopher Bordelon said. In the house in Shreveport, Louisiana, police found eight children, seven of whom were children of suspect Shamar Elkins and one being his cousin, dead. Bordelon said most of the victims were shot in the head while they were sleeping. The suspect was identified as Shamar Elkins. Elkins’ wife, as well as a woman believed to be his girlfriend, were also shot and seriously injured in the violence. The eight-year-old child reportedly tried escaping from the roof before he was shot. The children who were murdered were three boys a...

  Christina Applegate was hospitalized in late March. The star actress has been diagnosed with MS for about four years. Now, new details of her hospitalization have come to light, and it has left her loved ones terrified. In 2021, beloved actress Christina Applegate was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, also known as MS. Per the Mayo Clinic, MS is a disease that “causes breakdown of the protective covering of nerves. Multiple sclerosis can cause numbness, weakness, trouble walking, vision changes and other symptoms. It’s also known as MS.” The immune system attacks the protective sheath that covers nerve fibers, known as myelin. Further, this interrupts communication between the brain and the rest of the body. Eventually, the disease can cause permanent damage of the nerve fibers. As ot foday, there is no cure for MS. However, there are treatments that can help speed recovery from attacks or manage symptoms midway through the course of the disease. Symptoms differ from person to p...

  Strawberry season catches me off guard every single year.  I’ve waited through a long northern winter, and then it feels like I’m buried in fruit out of nowhere when the strawberries finally ripen.  While jam is delicious, sometimes you want other options. I’ve put together a list of all the ways you can preserve strawberries in a canning jar, from versatile plain canned strawberries that are delicious right out of the jar, all the way through drinks like strawberry lemonade, and even a few unique recipes for pickled strawberries and strawberry chutney. Canning Strawberries in Syrup One of the benefits of canning plain strawberries is that you can decide later what you want to do with them. It’s a great way to put up a large number of strawberries and still have the freedom to turn them into pies, jams, syrups, and so much more. If you have children, they will probably love them straight from the jar, and they’re perfect topping shortcakes for a quick dessert. Either wa...