Fitness Model, 24, Was Killed Outside a Gym in Broad Daylight — Details
A fitness model was tragically killed outside a gym in broad daylight, sparking a manhunt for her shooter and leaving unanswered questions about the motive.
Fedra Oded Gaxiola Orozco, a 24-year-old fitness model and social media influencer, was fatally shot while sitting inside her black Mercedes Benz.
She was outside the Hardcore Fitness Gym in the López Lucio neighborhood of Tijuana, Mexico. The attack occurred at approximately 8:35 a.m. December 5, 2024, in plain view, as bystanders witnessed the chilling scene unfold.
According to reports, an unknown assailant approached Orozco’s vehicle and fired multiple shots through the window and car door. Witnesses said the suspect then fled the scene in a grey Chevrolet HHR. Orozco was rushed to a local hospital by ambulance, but she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Authorities quickly launched a manhunt to track down the suspect. Homicide Unit Prosecutor Miguel Ángel Gaxiola Rodríguez confirmed that the investigation points to a suspect who acted alone. However, witnesses at the scene claimed the crime involved more than one person.
No arrests have been made so far, and the investigation is ongoing. Orozco, originally from Sinaloa, Mexico, was known for her growing presence as a fitness model and social media influencer.
She amassed a substantial following online, with over 200,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok, as well as more than 10,000 followers on Facebook. Her content focused on fitness, fashion, and collaborations with various sportswear and aesthetic clothing brands.
Her death has raised questions about her safety in the weeks leading up to the attack. In August, Orozco made a public statement on social media, claiming that she had been a victim of physical abuse at the hands of her former partner, Héctor Villegas, who was once the director of Tijuana’s municipal police.
She alleged that she had been physically assaulted during their relationship. Just days before her death, she revealed on her Instagram stories that she had seen an armed man approach her, whom she claimed was a bodyguard for her ex-partner.
This was not the first time Orozco had been the target of gun violence. In 2011, she survived another shooting when her then-boyfriend was killed inside a BMW in the Hipódromo neighborhood. Her son, who was also in the car at the time, survived that incident as well.
The nature of the recent attack has drawn further attention to her previous reports of threats and abuse. While Homicide Unit Prosecutor Miguel Ángel Gaxiola Rodríguez stated that a lone suspect is believed to be responsible, conflicting witness accounts suggest that more than one man may have been involved.
No names of suspects have been released at this time. As of now, authorities continue their search for the suspect or suspects behind the shooting, while the public and Orozco’s followers remain in shock.
‘Number one hacker in the world’ explains why the dark web is so terrifying
Ryan Montgomery uses his hacking skills for good
A top hacker who uses his skills for good has explained why the dark web is so dangerous and something you should stay away from given what is on there.
Most of us have heard of the so-called ‘dark web’ without really knowing too much about it other than it’s a place online where you probably shouldn’t be, with a load of shady sh*t going down by people hiding their identity.
It is why most of us with standard knowledge of the internet and how to use it stay clear of such high risk places in the online world, with the criminal underbelly that dominates the dark web being enough to turn even the strongest of stomachs.
Ryan Montgomery is a professional hacker, who uses his skills as a cyber security expert and specialist to expose some of the worst people in the world.
A self-titled ‘child safety warrior’, he created the Sentinel Foundation to expose online predators and help children who are in desperate need. And with more than one million followers over on Instagram, he’s clearly gathered a loyal following who like what he does.
Appearing on the Shawn Ryan Show podcast to explain exactly what the dark web is, Montgomery revealed why it’s such an awful place where a lot of bad things happen.
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In order to get on to the dark web, you can’t use a normal browser like Google Chrome. You have to go through something called Tor, or The Onion Router, which is a software enabling anonymous communication online.
From there, you still need to know exactly where you’re going to get to the ‘horrible’ websites described by Montgomery.
“The dark web itself isn’t a marketplace like what you’re thinking, so the black market or whatever you want to call it,” he explains.
“Once you’re connected to the dark web, Tor, you still need to know where to go to visit these horrible websites. Imagine a very long string of letters and numbers and the website, instead of being ‘dot com’, it’ll be ‘dot onion’.”
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He adds: “You can’t visit those websites in a regular browser; you have to do that while you’re connected to The Onion Router and then you can go to a thing called the ‘Hidden Wiki’ which will show you all different categories of these websites with links to them.”
So what is there? Grim stuff. Lots of it.
“There’s marketplaces, there’s horrible things on there like you said, for kids, and even murder for hire,” Montgomery says.
“There’s counterfeit money, there’s fake IDs, there’s all kinds of different websites that do horrible things.”
Montgomery says that while the dark web is good for normal internet browsing due to the added protection it gives you online, it is ‘incredibly slow’ and not something he would recommend based off of that. Instead, he only uses the dark web to catch creeps.
Another hacker, who is also using his skills for good, anonymously explained to VICE that he has seen some truly scary things on the dark web, such as seeing hospitals get held for ransom by criminals.
“I don’t think we have to worry too much about our nuclear arsenal being taken over movie style and used against us,” the same hacker said on what the future might look like.
“But I do think we have to worry about major impacts to financial markets or potential impacts to things like electricity production facilities.”
Danny Jones’ McFly bandmate wanted Coleen Rooney to win I’m A Celeb
Former King of the Jungle Dougie Poynter joked on Instagram that he had wanted Coleen Rooney to be crowned winner of the 2024 series, rather than his pal Danny Jones
One of Danny Jones’ McFly bandmates has jokingly shared that they wanted Coleen Rooney to be crowned Queen of the Jungle.
Last night, the pop punk guitarist was named winner of the 2024 series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, beating the sleuthing WAG into second place. But former winner Dougie Poynter claims that he wanted Coleen to win.
He told his Instagram followers: “I’m actually really disappointed because I was voting for Coleen. Erm, whatever. I think she was the more deserving winner.” But before there was time for any rumours of a feud to fom, he added: “I’m joking, of course I’m f****** stoked.”
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Turning up on a winter reality show has turned into a bit of a rite of passage for the McFly boys. In 2011, Dougie Pointer was crowned King of the Jungle – with Tom Fletcher making a cameo appearance as a question-asking gorilla. It was the same year Harry Judd picked up the Glitterball Trophy at the Strictly Come Dancing final in Blackpool.
Ten years later, Tom also took part in the BBC dancing contest and was paired up with Amy Dowden. They came seventh overall, making him the only member of the band to never take a reality show crown.
However, his wife, author Giovanna Fletcher, won the 2021 series of I’m A Celeb, which, due to lockdown restrictions, was filmed in a dank Welsh castle rather than the humid Aussie jungle.
During Sunday’s final Danny, 38, joined hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly in the studio and told them it felt “amazing” and “surreal” to win.
While Danny is clearly over the moon after being crowned King of the jungle – not everyone is as impressed. Several I’m A Celebrity viewers flocked to X, formerly known as Twitter , to insist that runner-up Coleen was ‘robbed’. Elsewhere, others pointed out that the McFly bandmates have dominated reality TV wins this year.
Danny with his McFly bandmates, Tom Fletcher, Harry Judd and Dougie Poynter( Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)
“People are underestimating the McFly fan base!!” Trust me, we’re not. Every member of McFly or Busted that steps foot in there becomes king of the jungle. It is this narrative “well Danny will win anyway” that makes it all quite boring! I LOVE Danny, don’t get me wrong I’ll be happy for him, but the writing was on the wall from day dot – regardless of how much we’ve come to love the others – and I think it’s a shame that the rest stand no chance tbh, it just takes a little bit of the excitement away #ImACeleb ,” one fumed.
“Should have put a bet on I’m A Celeb, don’t even watch the programme but even I know McFly fans are going to pull in the votes,” another complained. “If there’s one thing our mcfly boys are going to do, it’s win a reality show (sorry tom) #imaceleb ,” someone else pointed out.
“Danny Jones is not just king of the jungle! He is the KING OF TV! Started off the year as the winner of The Masked Singer, then won The Voice alongside Tom with their artist Ava, and now he’s gone and won I’m A Celeb. He deserves some sort of NTA for this! #ImACeleb ,” another fan added.
Wayne Rooney’s tear-jerking first words to Coleen after ITV I’m A Celebrity exit
Coleen Rooney left the jungle in second place to be reunited with her family last night after four weeks away and her husband Wayne, had some tear jerking words for her
I’m A Celebrity came to an end last night and while she didn’t win Queen of the Jungle, Coleen Rooney got something even better.
The WAG, 38, came in second place to McFly’s Danny Jones in the finale of the hit ITV show. While she said it was a shame she didn’t win the crown, her placing wasn’t a complete loss, as she was met with an adorable message from her husband, Wayne Rooney.
Coleen revealed in one of her first interviews since leaving the jungle that she spoke to Wayne, 39, after four weeks without communicating with him, and her long-time partner, who she has been with since she was 16, almost brought her to tears with his sweet words.
“He just said how much he missed me, how proud he was, and he said the support back home has been unbelievable,” she gushed. Coleen went on to adorably confess to Good Morning Britain : “He just can’t wait to see me, and I can’t wait to see him as well.”
Coleen is looking forward to getting back to her family
Coleen and Wayne first met in 1998, becoming part of the same friendship group. Just a short 10 years later, they tied the knot in a luxury wedding in Portofino, Italy, that was estimated to have cost upwards of £5 million. The wedding featured performances by iconic bands Westlife and Stereophonics.
Throughout their lengthy marriage, the couple has welcomed four sons, Kai, 15, Klay, 11, Kit, eight, and Cass, six, with Coleen’s two youngest boys making the long trip to Australia to meet her as she left the jungle. Discussing why her two eldest boys didn’t come along, Coleen told the news outlet: “My two older boys have stayed at home because school is important at this age, and the two younger ones brought work away with them. I can’t wait to get home to the two older ones and Wayne, of course,” she added.
Speaking to the outlet, she also opened up about her fears when entering the show, explaining that it wasn’t sleeping outside or dealing with creepy crawlies but something completely unsuspecting: “It was karaoke and cooking. I don’t do karaoke, so why would I go on a show and think that I had to do it? I just enjoyed everyone else doing it,” she laughed.
Finalists Coleen, Reverend Richard, and Danny found out their fate last night. After Reverend Richard’s elimination, which saw him come third place, Coleen and Danny accumulated more than 10 million votes, proving it to be a popular final. However, ultimately, Danny came first, and Coleen came second.
Coleen said she was “gutted” that she wasn’t crowned Queen of the Jungle but knew her family would be excited for her regardless: “My boys have been proud of their dad for so long, it’s my turn now,” she said.
She also thanked fans for their support, explaining on the spin-off show Unpacked: “I think that people’s vote meant a lot. I have celebrated a lot of people in my life, so for people to celebrate me felt special.”
As for what’s next, she told GMB that the rumours of a “£1m telly deal” are news to her and said, “I’m looking forward to Christmas, and then in January, I will sit down with my team and see what I am going to do going forward.”
Pete Davidson cleared up rumour about his manhood after Ariana Grande outed size of his penis
Ariana Grande’s tweet about Pete Davidson’s penis has now been deleted
Rumours about how big Pete Davidson’s penis is all started when his ex Ariana Grande put out that infamous tweet in 2018.
The comedian has been tied with dating many beautiful celebrities, such as Kim Kardashian, Kaia Gerber, or even Kate Beckinsale.
However, singer Ariana Grande is the only one he’s been engaged to.
The former celebrity couple started dating in May 2018 and had a five-month engagement before breaking up.
And some believe that a certain tweet the singer put out might have something to do with Davidson’s popularity with the ladies.
At the time, someone accidentally asked her on X about the size of her fiancé’s penis.
“How long is Pete ???” they said, adding: “OH AS IN THE INTERLUDE NOT AS IN… ANYWAY.”
To which, Grande replied: “Like 10 inches?…. oh f**k… I mean a little over a minute.”
She quickly deleted the tweet but the screenshots are now there forever.
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Since then, he’s always getting asked about his manhood, and straight shooter The Breakfast Club host Charlamagne wanted an answer.
“I don’t understand. It’s really not that special. It’s a very normal-sized penis,” Davidson confessed in 2023.
“It’s not too big or too small. I don’t understand that.
“It’s big enough to enjoy and not big enough for it to hurt, is what I was told.”
Now, in his 2020 Netflix special – Pete Davidson: Alive From New York – the comedian didn’t hold back when addressing the relationship.
“I don’t like that she talked all that s**t for my penis,” he began, before poking fun at her height of five-feet, three-inches, while Davidson is around six-feet three.
“Everything is huge to her,” he joked.
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“Why would she tell everyone that I have a huge penis? So that every girl who sees my d**k for the rest of my life is disappointed.”
The SNL host also spoke about the pop star’s comments to Vogue earlier that year, in which she said: “I met Pete, and it was an amazing distraction. It was frivolous and fun and insane and highly unrealistic, and I loved him, and I didn’t know him.”
Davidson hit back: “I wasn’t gonna do jokes about this, but then my buddy told me, he’s like, ‘Yo, I’ve recently heard that Ariana said she had no idea who you were. And she just dated you as a distraction’.
“So now I just think it’s like fair game and you’re like, ‘Pete, this isn’t fair. You’re like you’re airing out dirty laundry. How could you do that? Why did she say this stuff, to her friends, in the competence of her own home?’
“No, she said it on the cover of Vogue magazine.
“Can you imagine if I did that. My career will be over tomorrow.
“If I spray painted myself brown and hopped on the cover of Vogue magazine, and just started s**tting on my ex.”
Businessman Loses All Hope After His Diagnosis, but One Hospital Encounter Changes Everything — Story of the Day
When a workaholic businessman receives devastating news about his health, he meets a young boy in the hospital who changes his outlook on life. Their bond grows through unexpected friendship and small acts of kindness, teaching him what truly matters—until a heartbreaking twist reshapes everything.
Andrew, 50, sat at his desk, shuffling through papers while juggling scheduling meetings with his partners.
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He didn’t hear Michael, his assistant, enter the room. Michael stood there, waiting. After a few moments, he cleared his throat.
No response. Andrew kept working, his focus sharp. Michael tried again. “Mr. Smith.” Still no answer. He repeated his name three more times.
Finally, Andrew slammed his hands on the desk and snapped, “What?”
Michael didn’t flinch. “You asked me to tell you if your ex-wife called.”
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Andrew groaned and rubbed his temples. “How many times do I have to tell you? Ignore her calls. What now?”
Michael held a notepad. “She left a message. I should warn you—it’s a direct quote. Her words, not mine.” He read from the note. “‘You pompous jerk, I will never forgive you for wasting so many years of my life. If you don’t give me back my painting, I’ll smash your car.’ That’s the message.”
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Andrew’s face turned red. “We’ve been divorced for two years! Does she not have anything better to do?”
Michael looked at him, waiting for further instructions. “Should I respond to her?”
“No! And stop taking her calls,” Andrew said. Then he paused. “Actually, tell her I threw that painting in the trash!”
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Andrew grabbed a pen and hurled it toward the wall. Michael ducked slightly, gave a polite nod, and left the room.
Moments later, Andrew’s phone rang. He frowned, picking it up.
“Andrew Smith?” a voice asked.
“Yes. Who’s calling?”
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“This is the hospital. Your test results are ready. The doctor wants to see you.”
“Can’t you just tell me now?” Andrew said, irritated. “I’m busy.”
“Sorry, sir. The doctor will explain in person.”
Andrew sighed heavily. “Fine. I’ll come in.” He hung up, shaking his head.
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Andrew rarely allowed himself the luxury of a lunch break, but this time was different. The doctor’s office was quiet, the ticking clock on the wall the only sound.
Andrew sat stiffly in a chair, his fingers tapping against the armrest. When the door opened, the doctor stepped in, his face serious. Andrew frowned, sensing bad news.
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The doctor sat across from him and spoke in a steady, measured tone, using terms Andrew didn’t understand.
Then came the word—cancer. “We need to act fast,” the doctor said.
“Is this some kind of joke?” Andrew asked, his voice sharp. “I own a company. I can’t just check into a hospital.”
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The doctor met his eyes. “Your health should come first. The company can wait.”
Andrew leaned forward. “What are my chances of getting better?”
“I can’t promise anything,” the doctor said. “Starting treatment right away is critical.”
Andrew’s voice rose. “Can I still work while I’m here?”
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“Treatment affects everyone differently,” the doctor explained. “You will stay in the hospital so we can monitor you. Someone can bring you a computer.”
Andrew frowned and stood up. “Fine. I’ll sort it out.”
The doctor watched him leave. “We’ll see you tomorrow with your things,” he said before Andrew reached the door.
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As Andrew walked through the hospital’s pediatric wing, he noticed a boy, about eight years old, tossing a ball back and forth with a nurse.
The sound of their laughter echoed in the corridor. The ball suddenly rolled across the floor and stopped near Andrew’s feet.
“Excuse me, sir!” the boy called out, smiling. “Can you please throw the ball back?”
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Andrew picked up the ball, his face tense. Without a word, he hurled it down the hall, far from the boy and nurse, then turned and walked away.
“That was mean, sir!” the boy shouted.
Andrew had been in the hospital for days that felt like weeks. He tried to keep working, setting up his laptop and pushing through meetings.
But the treatment was draining. Each session left him weaker. The nausea was constant, and sleep was nearly impossible.
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One afternoon, during another long chemotherapy session, Andrew leaned back, his eyes half-closed. He felt miserable.
Suddenly, a small voice broke through his fog. He opened his eyes to see a boy standing in front of him. Startled, Andrew flinched. The boy giggled. It was the same boy from the corridor.
“What do you want, kid?” Andrew mumbled, not even lifting his head.
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“I’ve been walking around the hospital looking for someone to play with. It’s boring here.”
Andrew glanced at him, annoyed. “What’s your name?” he asked.
“Tommy,” the boy replied with a wide grin.
Andrew sighed. “Listen, Tommy. I’m not in the mood to play. Go bother someone else before I start feeling worse.”
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Tommy didn’t move. Instead, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a small peppermint candy. He held it out to Andrew. “This helps with nausea. You should try it.”
Andrew hesitated, then snatched the candy and set it on the table.
“You’re really grumpy!” Tommy said, laughing. “I’m going to call you Mr. Grouch. Are you mad because you’re scared of needles?” He pointed at the IV attached to Andrew’s arm.
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Andrew frowned. “I’m not scared of anything.”
Tommy nodded. “That’s fine. I was scared at first too, but then I stopped. My mom says I’m a superhero. Do you have a superpower?”
“No,” Andrew said, his voice flat.
“That’s because you’re too sad,” Tommy replied, his tone serious now.
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Andrew looked at the boy, surprised by the honesty in his big, bright eyes. “Is there anything you want?” Andrew asked.
Tommy grinned. “Yeah. I want to buy flowers for my mom. She works really hard, but I don’t have any money.”
Andrew sighed again, reached for his wallet, and pulled out a few bills. “Here. Get your flowers. Maybe buy yourself something too. But leave me alone.”
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Tommy’s face lit up. “Thanks, Mr. Grouch!” He ran out, clutching the money, while Andrew stared at the peppermint candy on the table.
With a sigh, he picked it up, unwrapped it, and popped it into his mouth. To his surprise, the sharp sweetness helped ease the nausea. It wasn’t much, but it made a difference for a while.
That evening, as Andrew stared at his laptop, a nurse knocked on his door.
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She carried a small paper bag. “This is for you,” she said, placing it on the table. “Tommy sent it.”
Andrew opened the bag and found it full of peppermint candies. He shook his head, unsure whether to feel amused or moved.
The next morning, he decided to find Tommy. He needed to make one thing clear: the money wasn’t a gift.
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As he approached Tommy’s room, he saw a woman leaning against the wall, her shoulders shaking. She was crying.
“Are you okay?” Andrew asked, his voice low.
The woman wiped her eyes quickly and looked up. “Yes… Did you need something?”
“Tommy gave me some candies yesterday,” Andrew said.
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The woman’s lips curved into a small smile. “Oh, so you’re Mr. Grouch,” she said.
Andrew raised an eyebrow. “My name’s Andrew,” he replied.
“I’m Sara,” she said. “Are you here for treatment too?”
Andrew nodded.
“Then you understand,” Sara said quietly. “The bills, the stress. I can’t even pay rent right now. They told me we’ll be evicted in two months.”
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Andrew nodded again, unsure of what to say. Before he could respond, the door burst open. Tommy ran out, his face lighting up when he saw Andrew. “Hey, Mr. Grouch!” he called, grinning ear to ear.
From that day forward, Tommy became a constant presence in Andrew’s life.
The boy would wander into Andrew’s room with a big grin and endless energy. At first, Andrew found it annoying, but Tommy’s persistence wore him down.
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Soon, Andrew began looking forward to the visits. Tommy taught him to notice the simple joys in life.
They sat by the window, watching the sunset, guessing the colors in the sky. They played harmless pranks on nurses, earning scolding looks and stifled smiles.
Sometimes, they “borrowed” wheelchairs and raced down the halls, laughing until their sides hurt.
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Andrew didn’t ask about Tommy’s illness. He wasn’t sure how to bring it up. One afternoon, Tommy mentioned Sara had been crying again. “She’s worried about money,” Tommy said. “We might lose our house.”
Andrew quietly gave Tommy an envelope of cash. “Tell her it’s from a magician,” he said.
When Sara tried to return the money, Andrew waved her off. “I’m not a magician,” he said. “I don’t know where it came from.”
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Weeks passed. Andrew’s treatments worked, and the day came when the doctor gave him the news—he was cancer-free.
Ecstatic, Andrew rushed to share it with Tommy. But when he arrived, Tommy was unconscious, Sara sitting beside him, tears streaming down her face.
“What happened?” Andrew asked, his voice barely above a whisper.
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Sara wiped her eyes and shook her head. “The doctors said there’s nothing more they can do.”
Andrew stared at her, struggling to process the words. “But… he seemed so happy. He always smiled. I thought he was improving.”
Sara looked at him, her face full of pain. “He didn’t want you to see how sick he was. He wanted to be strong for you. He thought he was a superhero.”
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Andrew’s chest tightened. “I’m so sorry.”
Sara managed a faint smile through her tears. “Don’t be. He said you saved him. These months, you gave him laughter and hope. You made him forget about being sick.”
Andrew shook his head slowly. “No. He’s the one who saved me.”
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He stepped closer and wrapped his arms around her in a gentle hug. She cried quietly against his shoulder, and though Andrew wished he could take her pain away, he knew nothing would ever truly ease it.
That night, Tommy passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his mother and the memories he had made.
Andrew sat alone in his room afterward, overwhelmed by the loss. Andrew couldn’t bear the thought of such a bright soul being forgotten.
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Determined, he started a foundation in Tommy’s name to help sick children, ensuring his kindness would live on.
He also stayed in touch with Sara, offering her support in every way he could.
One afternoon, Andrew stood at his ex-wife’s door, holding the painting she had demanded for so long. She opened the door, her mouth ready to hurl accusations, but Andrew silently handed her the painting.
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“I’m not here to argue,” Andrew said, his tone calm as he held out the painting.
His ex-wife frowned, puzzled. “What is this supposed to mean?” she asked.
“Nothing important,” Andrew replied, a small smile forming. “I’m just making sure I keep my superpowers.” Without waiting for a response, he turned and walked away.
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CEO shooting latest: ‘Net is closing’ on suspect, New York mayor says
The suspect is believed to have used buses to arrive in and leave New York City.
A man’s masked face caught peering at a camera from the back of a taxi. Monopoly money in a backpack ditched in Central Park. And bullet casings with words scrawled on them.
Those are just a few of the details that the New York Police Department has released to the public in the five days since a masked gunman fatally shot the chief executive of a health insurance company in Manhattan.
The evidence has painted a picture of a “fully masked” suspect who appeared to have planned his movements with precision, but law enforcement is “on the right track,” Mayor Eric Adams told ABC News’ New York station WABC on Sunday.
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify this person wanted for questioning in the Midtown Manhattan murder of a CEO on Dec. 4, 2024.
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“As I say, the net is closing and closing,” Adams said. “This was an extremely challenging investigation. A fully masked person. The amount of detective work it took to put the pieces together — we feel we’re getting closer and closer.”
As the manhunt continued for the suspect, whom investigators have not publicly identified, police in New York and elsewhere said they were still looking for evidence in Wednesday’s fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. The NYPD believes it is making good progress toward identifying the suspect, but has so far not done so, sources told ABC News.
NYPD detectives arrived on Saturday in Georgia. Investigators have said the suspect took a bus to New York, arriving on Nov. 24 from Atlanta, although it was unclear if his travels began in that city. And the FBI is assisting the nationwide manhunt, according to law enforcement sources.
Thompson, the CEO of major insurance group UnitedHealthcare, was shot to death at point-blank range in Midtown Manhattan on Dec. 4, 2024.
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Back in New York on Sunday, members of the New York Police Department’s dive team were again searching underwater in the Central Park. They were seen in the water near the Bethesda Fountain.
The masked gunman shot Thompson at point-blank range at 6:44 a.m. on Dec. 4 outside the New York Hilton Midtown, where Thompson’s company was holding an investors conference. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch described the attack as “brazen” and “targeted.” The suspect is thought to have left the scene of the shooting and taken a bike north into the park.
New York Police Department divers search a body of water in Manhattan’s Central Park on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024.
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Adams on Sunday declined to comment on specific evidence, saying only that “every piece is important.” And he spoke generally about the ongoing underwater search.
“Everywhere is important. Everyplace is important,” Adams said, adding a moment later, “It’s dark down there, you know.”
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The backpack had been found nearby in Central Park. Police have not yet recovered the distinctive gun used in the shooting.
The suspect took a taxi to the Port Authority bus facility at 178th Street and boarded a bus out of New York City following the shooting, according to police.
An undated NYPD handout image obtained by Reuters on Dec. 5, 2024, shows an individual wanted for questioning in connection with the killing of UnitedHeatlhcare CEO Brian Thompson, in an unknown location.
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NYPD officials released images on Saturday that they said were of the suspected shooter. The man appeared to have been in the back of a taxi, where he could be seen peering through the open slider in the partition between the seats. Another photo appeared to show the man walking by the window of a cab. It was unclear when the photos had been taken.
Investigators believe they secured DNA samples from several pieces of evidence discovered at or near the crime scene, law enforcement sources told ABC News. The DNA samples are currently at the NYC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to be run through databases for a possible match — a process that could take several days, the sources said.
Police were also able to extract a fingerprint off a water bottle the suspect bought at a Starbucks. The print is smudged, so it is unclear whether it will be helpful to the investigation, sources said.
“I don’t want to do anything that’s going to tip him off that we’re on his trail, but we feel really good where we are,” Adams said on Sunday. “Finding the knapsack, getting the cab photos, looking at some of the evidence that we have available to us, we feel really good where we are.”
How director pulled off tense Megan Fox robot sex scene in twisted new Netflix thriller
Megan Fox’s freaky robo-thriller features a handful of pretty raunchy scenes
Subservience director S.K. Dale has revealed how he was able to pull off the sci-fi thriller’s raunchy sex scenes featuring Megan Fox.
In her latest role, Fox revisits the world of robots by playing the role of Alice, a revolutionary AI droid designed to help families around the home. She is purchased by the Peretti family after wife Maggie (Madeline Zima) falls ill with a devastating heart condition, leaving husband Nick (Michele Morrone) and daughter Isla (Matilda Firth) in need of extra support around the house.
However, things soon go awry when Alice develops an intense romantic obsession with Nick, highlighting the many potential dangers of self-aware AI.
The film’s deadly attraction naturally leads to some pretty raunchy moments between Fox and Morrone’s characters, with one particularly risqué moment seeing Alice blindfold Nick before transforming her voice into Maggie’s in order to get him to have sex with her.
Opening up on what it was like to orchestrate the moment behind the scenes, Dale revealed that he leant on his already established working relationship with Fox – the pair previously worked together on 2021’s Till Death – in order to pull the moment off.
“I really felt that she [Fox], with the intimate scenes and everything, having built that trust from the first film with her, I thought, well, that’s a really great way to kind of build a safe environment for us to explore these intimate scenes and try and shoot something that felt unique,” Dale explained to TooFab in a recent interview.
Fox’s role sees her play an AI robot who develops an intense romantic obsession (XYZ Films)
Expanding on how Fox, Morrone, and Zima were able to pull off the blindfold scene in particular, he continued: “There are certain aspects to these intimate scenes that are kind of different from others, where we’re intercutting with different actors back and forth.
“So we needed them to be on set together and kind of watching to make sure we were imitating what was being seen and everything.”
The director also added that an intimacy co-ordinator had been present on set during the filming of these scenes, which allowed everyone on set to feel ‘really safe’.
“For me, that is also a vital point, is making sure that it’s not day one, you’re throwing them in the deep end with a scene like this,” he said.
The director spoke about co-ordinating the sex scenes on set (XYZ Films)
Originally released back in August, Subservience has so far received mixed reviews from both fans and critics – receiving a reaction of 50 percent on review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
Several responses saw viewers praise the cautionary approach to AI, while more critical reactions labelled the plot ‘predictable’ and ‘run of the mill’.
‘America’s Got Talent’ Semifinalist Dies at 39 Just a Month After His Last Performance – Details
The comedian, who rose to prominence as a semifinalist on the 16th season of “America’s Got Talent” in 2021, died in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Comedian Kabir “Kabeezy” Singh passed away on December 4, 2024, at the age of 39.
Kabir Singh attends the Red Carpet for “America’s Got Talent” Season 16 Live Shows at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on August 10, 2021 | Source: Getty Images
While the cause of death has not been confirmed, authorities suspect natural causes, pending toxicology results. The comedian had a history of health issues, and investigations into his death remain ongoing.
Kabir Singh attends “America’s Got Talent” Season 16 at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on September 7, 2021 | Source: Getty Images
Singh’s colleagues and friends in the comedy world are mourning him with heartfelt tributes. Comedian Jeremy Curry shared details of his demise on Facebook, “He passed away peacefully in his sleep and this is the most devastating post I’ve posted.” He also urged, “Please keep his family and fiancé in your thoughts and prayers….I Love you bro.”
Tommy T’s Comedy Club in Pleasanton also paid tribute to Singh, describing him as one of the funniest comedians they had the privilege of knowing. They also emphasized that Singh was more than just a performer; he was a cherished member of Tommy T’s family for many years.
“We were blessed to watch him grow and spread laughter to so many people. Kabir was truly the most lovable human you could meet, his infectious smile, wit and charm would instantly make you a fan. We Love you Kabeezy You will forever be remembered and Missed Deeply,” they added.
Harbir Kaur Bhatia, who collaborated with Singh, remembered him as a lively presence who brought energy to every event. His humor tied everything together, filling the room with laughter and joy. “He was a rising start [sic] in the comedy world, always bringing smiles to those around him,” wrote Bhatia.
Bhatia shared that plans were underway to have Singh feature at an upcoming Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce event, a testament to his lasting impact on those he worked with.
Bhatia mourned his colleague, “Many wonderful and positive messages are coming up in the social media feeds about the impact he had on his friends and others in his industry. Life is uncertain, short and so precious. Waheguru Rakha. My deepest condolences to his mother, fiancée, and family and friends. He is gone too soon.”
Singh, born in 1984 in Portland, Oregon, was on a comedy tour at the time of his passing. His death occurred just a month after his tour began. The comedian’s career included appearances on Comedy Central, Family Guy, and the BBC, alongside stand-up performances across the US.
His Facebook page introduction reads, “Stand Up Comedian from Comedy Central, NBC, The Family Guy, Amazon Prime, and Dry Bar Comedy.”
His official website highlights some of his notable works, including The Pilot episode of “Side Hustle.” The show chronicled his life as a stand-up comedian and his interactions with fellow comics juggling day jobs and side hustles while pursuing their comedy careers at night.
Additionally, the site features his full 2023 comedy special, BollerWood, recorded in Portland, Oregon, as well as a clip of his advancement to the semifinals of “America’s Got Talent.” These works showcase Singh’s talent and dedication to his craft, cementing his legacy in the world of comedy.
Fans and the comedy world mourn the loss of the vibrant performer, actor, and writer who brought laughter to audiences everywhere.
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