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Why Rapiscan Airport Scanners Were Pulled After Shocking Privacy Concerns New

Why Rapiscan Airport Scanners Were Pulled After Shocking Privacy Concerns

Updated 11:12 8 Nov 2026 GMTPublished 20:44 8 Apr 2026 GMT+1They only lasted a few years before being withdrawn entirelyThe airport can already be a pretty stressful experience before you're pulled aside by security and forced to stand in a special machine. Even if you're completely innocent, you're probably still concerned about whether your laces have a bit of metal in or if you forgot to take off your watch, but before 2013, you probably had to be worried about something else when going through security.You see, certain airport scanners had to be withdrawn completely after being dubbed 'virtual strip teases', with the Rapsican scanners introduced in the US in 2010 after a failed terrorist attack.And given that some folks can go through scanners at awkward moments, including one bloke who was unfortunate enough to have an erection during his scan, it could be pretty problematic. AdvertIn 2009, tensions were already high around airport scanners due to the 2001 attempted shoe bombing by Richard Reid, in which he tried to detonate a pair of shoes containing homemade explosives on American Airlines Flight 63.Eight years later, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was caught after trying to blow up a Detroit-bound flight using explosives he smuggled in his underwear.The shoes Richard Reid wore on American Airlines Flight 63 which contained explosives (FBI)This backfired, leading him to be set on fire due to a malfunction in the device, with Abdulmutallab being tackled to the ground by passengers and staff and extinguished.In response, the US decided to bring in even more high-tech scanners, picking the Rapiscan ones, which were a staggering $180,000 a pop.Security consultant Will Geddes previously told LADbible: “The biggest problem that obviously the TSA had was if it's body worn and you went through a traditional gate, it would just pick up anything metallic and there was no means of actually looking at the body intrinsically to find out if there was anything body worn.”The full body scanners are no longer in operation (X)Geddes said after Abdulmutallab’s attempted bombing that obviously, 'all the airports went into this action, a sort of tailspin with we've got to get this new security in place now.’He added: “Typically in the States, for federal agencies, the TSA especially, they just buy the first thing that they could possibly get.”The first thing ended up being the Rapiscan scanners, which Geddes said were ‘very invasive’. Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was sentenced to life (U.S. Marshals Service via Getty Images)They showed everything, being referred to as ‘virtual strip teases’ in which TSA officers were able to see people fully naked when they went through.This led to concerns being raised in 2012 around privacy after widespread complaints.Rapiscan were given a deadline in 2013 to update their software to remove this, and as they were unable to meet that deadline, the travel agency released the following statement: “TSA has strict requirements that all vendors must meet for security effectiveness and efficiency.Rapiscan machines were installed in US airports in 2010, but were withdrawn three years later (Michael Fein/Bloomberg via Getty Images)"Due to its inability to deploy non-imaging Automated Target Recognition (ATR) software by the Congressionally-mandated June 2013 deadline, TSA has terminated part of its contract with Rapiscan."By June 2013 travellers will only see machines which have ATR that allow for faster throughput."This means faster lanes for the traveller and enhanced security. As always, use of this technology is optional."Now, thankfully, if you walk through security scanners, they don’t just get a full view of you nude as they could for a few years.Featured Image Credit: XTopics: Travel, US News

Nov 08, 2026
Why Law & Crime Plus Is Putting Courtroom Drama in Focus New

Why Law & Crime Plus Is Putting Courtroom Drama in Focus

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Nov 08, 2026
Trump Sparks Reactions With $3 Trillion Midterm Loss Claim New

Trump Sparks Reactions With $3 Trillion Midterm Loss Claim

Updated 14:25 8 Nov 2026 GMTPublished 14:03 8 Nov 2026 GMTIt comes after the president claimed the loss was down to the fact 'he wasn't on the ballot'Donald Trump has claimed that America 'took a giant step back in History with the results of the last Election' in his latest Truth Social post.Taking to the social media platform, the president penned: "America took a giant step back in History with the results of the last Election — Even the Stock Market, which has been a 'ROCKETSHIP' under 'TRUMP,' took a one day, 3 Trillion Dollar loss."But have no fear, we will be back, BIGGER AND STRONGER THAN EVER BEFORE! President DONALD J. TRUMP," he concluded the post.It's not the first time Trump has made the claim that the Democrat win led to a loss in the stock market. AdvertSpeaking to reporters in Florida on Friday, he said: “We lost about $3 trillion when they found out that the Democrats did well in the election, rather surprisingly, but that’s the way life goes. It had to do with the fact that we won’t let Iran have a nuclear weapon, so you always have to go with that first.”The president says he 'will be back' (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)Elsewhere, he claimed that he would've been more 'unhappy' with if the market had gained $3 trillion.During an appearance at NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre on Friday, he said: “Our country lost three trillion dollars all because of an election. I wonder what that means. If we would have gained three trillion dollars, I probably would have been more unhappy.“But you know what that means? That means that they thought somebody else did well in an election.”Trump once again made the claim that 'we would have won' if he was on the ballot himself. The message from the president comes after he claims the Republican loss was down the fact he wasn't on the ballot. After the 'blue tsunami' win, CBS News: "I feel that I wasn't on the ballot, and there was nothing that could be done about that.Trump claims the loss was down to the fact 'he wasn't on the ballot' (Aaron Schwartz/Bloomberg via Getty Images)"If I was, we would have won," he insisted.Despite the Democrats taking control of both the House and the Senate following the midterms, Trump, will of course, remain in power, something the White House X account isn't letting Americans forget. After the Republicans' massive loss, a message posted on the account read: 'PSA: TRUMP IS STILL YOUR PRESIDENT,' posted alongside a picture of the POTUS looking firmly down the camera lens.Featured Image Credit: Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesTopics: Donald Trump, US News

Nov 08, 2026
Alanis Morissette Sparks Reactions With Unexpected Pansexual Revelation New

Alanis Morissette Sparks Reactions With Unexpected Pansexual Revelation

Published 12:22 8 Nov 2026 GMTShe's been married to Souleye since 2010Alanis Morisette has confirmed that she's part of the LGBTQ+ community after surprising a podcast host with her sexuality.The Canadian singer songwriter, who has been married to American hip-hop singer Souleye since 2010, confirmed in a new interview that she's actually pansexual.Although she admitted that she's been hurt by men in the past, with her list of exes including fellow Canadian superstar Ryan Reynolds, she's now confirmed that she's attracted to all genders.The 52-year-old recently appeared on the Handsome podcast, hosted by Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster, and Mae Martin, where she made the surprising revelation after suggesting that some of her songs were inspired by past heartbrels.AdvertSpeaking about Alanis’ discography, Fortune said: "I’m sorry for the men that hurt you, but I’m not sorry for the songs that came from it."She then added: "Did it make you want to be a lesbian at any point"’ to which Alanis replied, "I’m pansexual, so yeah."She's been married to Souleye since 2010 (Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)The podcasters were clearly taken aback by this confession, which hadn't come up in their research because she's simply never mentioned it before in public. Tig said: "Wait, you’re not really pansexual, are you?"But Morisette, who shares three children with her husband, admitted that she is indeed pansexual. “How did I not know this? Did you know this?” Notaro said, turning to Feimster. “You’re supposed to come into the Handsome podcast leading with, ‘I’m pansexual.’ ”“You know, I like to leave it for the epilogue,” Morissette then joked. “I like to confuse people on the way out. Is it confusing?”Morissette was actually engaged to Reynolds before they split in 2007, as he later married Scarlett Johansson and then his current wife, Blake Lively.The Canadian duo were previously engaged (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)The 'Ironic' singer has largely kept her personal life private over the years and although she's been linked with some big names in the past, she's been married for 16 years now and has clearly found the right person for her.In a previous interview, she had opened up about some encounters she'd enjoyed with other women, as part of what she described at the time as 'lesbian experimentation'. She told Howard Stern: “What can I tell you about it? I think it’s a beautiful rite of passage for everyone to play with their sexuality at some point, so I did exactly that. And it was great!”Although pansexuality has been around for a long time, it has only recently come into more regular use, with a flag introduced in 2010 which has helped to improve its mainstream cultural recognition and visibility. So, while she's happily married now, it seems as if Morissette has perhaps always been pansexual and only now feels ready to share the news with the world. Featured Image Credit: kena betancur / AFP via Getty Images

Nov 08, 2026
Why Keira Knightley Is Unlikely to Return to Pirates of the Caribbean New

Why Keira Knightley Is Unlikely to Return to Pirates of the Caribbean

Updated 18:33 5 Nov 2026 GMTPublished 17:52 3 Nov 2025 GMTA Pirates of the Caribbean reboot has already been confirmed to be in the works, and Depp could be back. Knightley however, won't be. The Pirates of the Caribbean films are set to be rebooted, with Johnny Depp having laid out his demands for a return, but despite Keira Knightley’s huge success since the movie she is very unlikely to appear as Elizabeth Swan again.Johnny Depp recently spoke about his demands for a return to Jack Sparrow, stating that he would only return if it was to send off his character on a better note than his last appearance.Depp has not played the character since Salazar’s Revenge, quite comfortably the worst film of the franchise.The actor also stated that he would be there no matter what if Jerry Bruckheimer asked, saying: “I will go to work with Bruckheimer tomorrow for anything. Doesn’t matter, if it’s Jerry, I trust him. We have a deep friendship.” It was previously confirmed that Bruckheimer is working on a reboot of the franchise, with multiple writers having turned in scripts. AdvertJohnny Depp may be set to come back in the previously announced reboot, but Knightley's return looks unlikely (Disney)Whilst Depp was the star of the Pirates films, earning himself an Oscar nomination in the process, Knightley and Orlando Bloom’s performances as Elizabeth Swann and Will Turner were key parts of the original trilogy, and the films after they departed were far weaker.Bloom has sounded incredibly up for a return in the past, but Knightley had some heartbreakingly negative words for her experience with the films.Over the years, Knightley has spoken out about being ‘taken down so publicly’ because of the legendary movies and how they also really rocketed her level of fame.Appearing as Swann at a young age from 2003 to 2007, the 40-year-old has already made her name in British films particularly before Pirates with Bend it Like Beckham and Love Actually.But her role in the Disney franchise truly granted her global recognition and yet while there are talks of a reprisal of the movies, Knightley’s over it.She starred as Swann in the first three Pirates films. (Disney)Speaking on BBC Radio 2 the star confessed to barely watching the work she’s appeared in even if she’s played some ‘great characters’.And so that includes having not really watched herself as Swann.“What’s wonderful about those films is they have become people's favourites and they watch them again and again and again and again,” she told Scott Mills.“I either haven’t watched them, or I have only watched them once, because it's not a particularly lovely experience watching your own face back at you.”As for Pirates, Knightley admitted: “I have never seen the third one. I saw the second one at the premiere, but I have never seen the third one.”The Pride & Prejudice star said she feels like there’s just ‘too much face’.“Really close up, large face,” she added. “It's just, nobody needs to see that.”Knightley previously said that she underwent ‘many years of therapy’ to help her manage the ‘level of scrutiny and that level of fame’ that came with the franchise.She reckons her 'pirating days are over'. (Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty Images)She once told The Telegraph: “The fame that came with them I just couldn’t handle.“So looking back, would I do anything different? No, I wouldn’t because I’m unbelievably lucky now, and my career is in a place where I really enjoy it, and I have a level of fame that’s much less intense."Knightley also added to The Times: “It's a funny thing when you have something that was making and breaking you at the same time."I was seen as s**t because of them, and yet because they did so well I was given the opportunity to do the films that I ended up getting Oscar nominations for.”She also told PEOPLE that she reckons her ‘pirating days are over’. The star explained: “I think I definitely spent many years doing that and, you know, it was amazing and I’m very pleased to have been a part of that, but I suspect that my swashbuckling days are done."Featured Image Credit: DisneyTopics: Celebrity, Disney, Entertainment, Film, TV and Film

Nov 08, 2026
Professors Reveal the Truth About Vitamin C, D and Zinc New

Professors Reveal the Truth About Vitamin C, D and Zinc

Updated 15:02 6 Nov 2026 GMTPublished 14:42 6 Nov 2026 GMTPrepare for a well-known '50-year-old myth' to be well and truly shattered... Two professors have weighed in on the 'myths' surrounding taking various vitamins with the intention of preventing a cold. You can barely scroll a few posts down without seeing the latest pill, drink, or supplement shoved in your face, told if you don't take vitamins x, y, or z, you're sure to get sick.The truth of the matter? Enter two professors to the chat, weighing in on some of the top culprits and which actually helps prevent you getting poorly, particularly in the colder months."Don't go outside with wet hair or you'll catch your death!" It's a phrase most of us will have heard bellowed at us as we ran out to play with our friends outside, so eager to galavant around watching the fireworks, playing in the snow, or whatever other wintery activities were going on.AdvertBut were these words of warning true or are they myths? Well, social media embodies your mother's shrill caution but on an ever wider scale.Vitamin C, D and Zinc - we've all heard about them, vitamin C praised with protecting against colds. But which actually help wade off an impending flu?During an appearance on the ZOE Science & Nutrition Podcast, Professor Daniel Davis revealed vitamin c's cold protective qualities are actually 'a 50-year-old myth'.And it's not just tales about vitamin c which needs clearing up either.*Takes the vitamin C out of the basket* (ZOE Science & Nutrition Podcast/YouTube) The reality about vitamin supplements and taking vitamin C, D and zinc On vitamin C, Prof. Davis reflected while it's 'important for health in lots of ways' when it comes to protecting against colds, it's an 'absolute myth'."High doses won't stop you catching a cold," he said.However, if you are supplementing on a 'high dose of vitamin C,' you 'get over a cold on average eight percent quicker'. Although, it's hard to know for sure when people often supplement on more than just one vitamin.With zinc, Prof. Davis voiced he doesn't 'think there's any clear evidence around' it.And when it comes to vitamin D?Supplements only work really if you're deficient in something (ZOE Science & Nutrition Podcast/YouTube) Professor Tim Spector explained the 'data changes' but 'at the moment' there is 'some weak evidence that if you have high vitamin D levels you slightly reduce your risk of getting respiratory infections by about 10 percent or so'.This was echoed by Prof. Davis, who noted while the advantage is minimal, the NHS does actually say people 'could supplement themselves with vitamin D' during the winter months."Everything else, slightly depends on whether you're really deficient at the beginning," Spector added. "[...] There's very little data to show that if you've got normal levels that supplements really, really help you and prevent an illness."So how can you actually decrease your chances of catching a cold?Professor Davis confirmed we are all more likely to catch a cold in the winter months, explaining viruses 'are able to survive longer when it's cold'.But the key to putting it off as much as possible lies within your diet."If you have a healthy gut, then you're much more likely to have a healthy, well-balanced immune system," Prof. Davis said.He adds: "Mucus is also a key part of your defense. Mucus contains a magical concoction of different kinds of molecules, including things that directly kill viruses."Featured Image Credit: Getty Stock Topics: Food and Drink, Health, Science

Nov 08, 2026
Metformin Users Warned About a Side Effect That Can Disrupt Daily Life New

Metformin Users Warned About a Side Effect That Can Disrupt Daily Life

Published 17:30 7 Nov 2026 GMTMetformin is prescribed to millions of people around the worldA pharmacist has given advice to those on metformin who might be struggling with a particularly bothersome side effect of taking the drug.Metformin is one of the most popularly prescribed drugs in the world as it's mostly used to treat Type 2 Diabetes and there are around 120 million people taking it on a regular basis.It helps the body process blood sugar when insulin is low and can also help people struggling with their fertility due to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).Like pretty much any drug it comes with some side effects that a few people taking it are going to experience, and a pharmacist has identified some toilet trouble which people could end up in.AdvertRaj Patel, a pharmacist who takes to TikTok, explained that metformin 'can cause nausea, diarrhoea or tummy pain', with it being particularly pronounced at the start of treatment 'or if they increase the dose'.Metformin can have you wanting not to stray far from the loo (Scott Olson/Getty Images)"For many people, that settles as your body adjusts," he reassured those concerned that they might need to make a mental note of the nearest loo's location."Taking each tablet with or just after food can really help"At least that way it's not too far removed from food and if you're somewhere you can get something to eat then there's a decent chance you're also in a location where there's a loo.Patel suggested that if you notice you're feeling the symptoms which tally with the side effects and planning your day around the next toilet stop then 'your medicine could be part of the problem'.His advice was to give it some time for your body to adjust, but if the problems persist or keep coming back then you should have a word with your doctor about it.The problems should pass with time, if they don't then talk to your doctor (Scott Olson/Getty Images)Given it's a significantly popular drug taken by many there's been a lot of research into the effects metformin has on the human body.Some studies have indicated that it could help boost the brain's operations in an unexpected health benefit that could enrich your noggin on a level comparative to exercising regularly.That's no excuse to slack off the hard work, but additional benefits have shown up in research.Side effects of metforminBoth the NHS and Diabetes UK stress the importance of taking metformin with food to help with any nausea the medicine may cause.The medicine may also cause vomiting, diarrhoea, stomachache, loss of appetite and a metallic taste in the mouth.A longer-term side effect of metformin (particularly at high doses) is lower levels of vitamin B12 (which helps keep red blood cells and nerves healthy).Severe side effects of metformin are rare but they can happen.If you’re taking it and get a general feeling of being unwell with severe tiredness, fast or shallow breathing, being cold and a slow heartbeat, you must call your doctor or 111 straight away.The same goes if the whites of your eyes or your skin turn yellow, as this can be a sign of liver problems.And in rare cases, some patients may have a serious allergic reaction to the medicine. You should call 999 if you display signs of anaphylaxis, such as your lips, mouth, tongue or throat becoming suddenly swollen or struggling to breathe.Featured Image Credit: Getty Stock PhotoTopics: Health, Lifestyle

Nov 08, 2026
Trump Reveals Whether He Can Stop Insulting Democrats for Six Months New

Trump Reveals Whether He Can Stop Insulting Democrats for Six Months

Updated 18:38 7 Nov 2026 GMTPublished 18:34 7 Nov 2026 GMTThe president's first sit-down interview since the Republicans' heavy midterm defeat is set to air on SundayPresident Donald Trump is known for speaking his mind, but he has indicated that he is willing to bite his tongue to get deals done with the Democrats.Earlier this week, the Democrats took control of both the House and the Senate following a landslide midterm victory, meaning Trump will need to work more closely with the opposition if he wants to get legislation passed. But can he stop insulting them in order to do this? He thinks so."Do you think you could work with the Democrats without insulting them," 60 Minutes, correspondent Ross Douthat asked President Trump in an interview set to air on Sunday."Yeah, sure I can," the president replied.AdvertThe president's first sit down interview since the midterms will air on Sunday (60 Minutes)However, Douthat didn't seem too convinced, as he asked Trump: "You sure?"The 70-year-old seemed to prove the doubts correct with his following sentence, in which he went back to insulting his opposition."I also call many of them 'Dumocrats,'" he added.Douthat then questioned once again whether the president could go just six months without insulting his opposition, to which he responded: "Very easily."Elsewhere, Trump was questioned about his comments towards Texas' James Talarico, who became the first Democrat to win a US Senate seat in the state since 1988, defeating Republican Ken Paxton.The POTUS referred to him as 'Talafreako' a number of times during his campaign, something he boldly admits to.Trump was asked about his comments towards James Talarico (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)The interview, which will air on CBS and Paramount+ at 7 p.m. ET Sunday, is Trump's first sit down since the Republican loss. However, it's not the first time he's addressed the loss publicly."I wasn’t on the Ballot and if I was, we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE!" the US leader wrote on his Truth Social platform.He later said in an interview with CBS News: "I feel that I wasn't on the ballot, and there was nothing that could be done about that.""If I was, we would have won," he insisted, once again.Despite his many insults, the president went on to congratulate his opposition. "My message is, congratulations to the Democrats, and I look forward to working with you for the good of our country," he added."I have total veto power and I'm sure we'll be able to work things out," he continued.However, the president couldn't help but add another comment towards the party, adding that if they don't want to work with him he would 'just veto everything and they're not gonna want that.'Featured Image Credit: Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesTopics: Donald Trump, Democrats, US News

Nov 07, 2026
Kraków Shooting Witnesses Reveal Horror as Crowds Fled for Safety New

Kraków Shooting Witnesses Reveal Horror as Crowds Fled for Safety

Updated 20:08 7 Nov 2026 GMTPublished 19:35 7 Nov 2026 GMTbreakingA 25-year-old man opened fire on members of the public as they ran for safety in nearby businessesHorrifying footage has shown crowds of people fleeing for safety after a gunman in a military uniform began opening fire on members of the public.At least six people are confirmed to have died after the shooting in the tourist hotspot of Kraków in Poland on Saturday (7 November).Emergency services said 'shots were fired in the Main Market Square' as gunshots were heard blasting in the area in social media footage.Other clips posted online showed people running and screaming as they tried to get away to safety, with others showing the large emergency services response arriving at the scene.AdvertMembers of the public ran into businesses and restaurants for safety, according to witnesses at the scene.People were seen running for safety (X)According to local police, a man in military-style uniform had reportedly driven into the busy area at around 3pm before he opened fire, sending people desperately fleeing for safety.The gunman, a 25-year-old Polish citizen, aimed at random people as he drove by the city’s Main Square. More details have since been revealed about the suspect, as Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski said he was fascinated with far-right ideologies and held 'very radical views'.Kraków is a major tourist hotspot with around 16 million visitors each year. It is the second-largest city in Poland and roughly 250km from the capital of Warsaw.The perpetrator was also shot by police officers and was taken to hospital.Among those shot included police, with one officer in a 'very serious condition' with numerous gunshot wounds, as per Wiadomosci.Local police Małopolska Policja said six people had died as of 7pm, four women and two men. 16 others were injured in hospital including members of the public, police and the attacker.The police scene following the gun attack (Omar Marques/Getty Images)"We had to take cover"Witnesses have now spoken to local media about the incident, as a waitress at a local restaurant told reporters: "We heard a series of shots, then smoke, and a car drove by very quickly."The boss turned around and shouted to take cover."Another woman, working at a local boutique told the outlet: "The panic was terrible. People were running away in panic."I took in 10 people myself, locked the door, and turned off the lights. We waited until everything calmed down."People were seen running for safety (X)Meanwhile another eyewitness told Onet Krakow: "We saw a crowd of people. Two people were lying at the intersection, next to cars. "One of the cars had its windshield shot out, and two people were inside. What struck us most were the civilians rushing to help."Rafał Leśkiewicz, spokesperson for the President of the Republic of Poland Karol Nawrocki said Poland will now be in a period of national mourning in a post on X.He wrote: "In connection with the tragic events in Krakow, the President of the Republic of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, has initiated the formal procedure for declaring national mourning, which will be in force on November 8 and 9."Armed officers at the scene (Omar Marques/Getty Images)Katarzyna Cislo, a spokesperson for the Krakow police, said the perpetrator was wearing military-style fatigues and a bulletproof vest and he used a military-type long gun in the attack.The attacker engaged in a 'wild ride' around the Main Square, Ms Cislo said, which is why people were wounded at several locations.Warsaw mayor Rafal Trzaskowski announced increased security measures, including road barriers, along main streets in the old town in the Polish capital in the aftermath of the Krakow attack.Featured Image Credit: Omar Marques/Getty ImagesTopics: World News

Nov 07, 2026
Little Rascals Star Bug Hall Seeks Help After Leaving Hollywood New

Little Rascals Star Bug Hall Seeks Help After Leaving Hollywood

Published 16:22 7 Nov 2026 GMTAfter going off-grid with his wife and five children, Hall has taken to GoFundMe to ask for help with his sixth child on the wayA former child star who appeared in 90's movie 'The Little Rascals' has took to GoFundMe in a plea for money to help his family after leaving Hollywood.Bug Hall, who is best known for playing Alfalfa in the 1994 film, took a step away from the entertainment industry back in 2020 to pursue a life off-grid.The 41-year-old featured in films throughout his youth, including The Big Green, Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves, and Hercules, and landed appearances on Charmed, Cold Case, and CSI: Miami, during his acting career as an adult.However, since stepping away from Hollywood to embrace a self-sufficient lifestyle with his wife and five children, he's fallen on hard times after giving his belongings away.AdvertIn an interview with The Daily Mail, the former actor revealed he had taken a strict vow of poverty and moved his growing family to an 80-acre plot.Hall previously described himself as a radical Catholic extremist, explaining that his Hollywood acting career simply no longer aligned with his faith.He gave away the vast majority of his material possessions and his entire savings in an effort to live with as little worldly need as possible.Former Little Rascals star Bug Hall has launched a GoFundMe to help his off-grid family before welcoming his sixth child (GoFundMe)Despite committing to an off-grid lifestyle, he has recently launched a GoFundMe campaign to help his family cover their mounting bills as he and his wife, Jill, prepare to welcome their sixth child - due in less than a month."It's now six years since I self-cancelled, and I have avoided doing one of these in all that time," he wrote."I always said this was my choice, and so I didn't want to offload the glorious burden of it unless there was no other choice. Well here we are."We've made it onto the new land in record time, but I'm a few materials short of having things working right, and I've fallen a little behind on the few bills we have (phone, propane for the camper, and an unexpected electric hookup service fee)."He continued: "We're all overjoyed to be where we are, and we're even enjoying roughing it, but baby six is less than a month away, and I really need some help getting the last few things buttoned up beforehand.The former 'The Little Rascals' star gave away his savings and belongings when he and his family decided to move off-grid (Rich Polk/Getty Images for Indochino)"My hope is to finalize everything here over the next two weeks so I can take some work until the baby arrives."Times are hard for everyone, and I'm no more deserving than anyone else, but I ask in your charity that you help where you can, whether monetarily, by sharing this, or by prayer and sacrifice for the Hall-Barnetts of the Holy Cross."At the time of writing, his fundraiser received $9,970 from 130 separate donations - almost five times his target amount of $2,000.It comes just months after an altercation with the law resulted in a police mugshot in Ohio.In April, he was charged with failing to appear in court for a December hearing regarding an October traffic citation for not having liability insurance.Featured Image Credit: Universal PicturesTopics: GoFundMe, Entertainment

Nov 07, 2026
Kaitlynn Berman’s Courtroom Reaction After Her Attacker’s Sentence Draws Attention New

Kaitlynn Berman’s Courtroom Reaction After Her Attacker’s Sentence Draws Attention

Updated 15:25 7 Nov 2026 GMTPublished 15:19 7 Nov 2026 GMT"You failed to take my life, and you won’t take away my future," Kaitlynn Berman told her attackerWarning: This article contains discussion of violence which some readers may find distressing.A woman who was stabbed 22 times in her Bronx apartment in March 2025 was left in tears after a judge sentenced her attacker to less than a decade behind bars.23-year-old Christopher Joseph was sentenced to eight and a half years in prison for stabbing his acquaintance Kaitlynn Berman over 20 times while her three-year-old daughter was in the next room.Berman spent over a month in the hospital, where she underwent multiple surgeries. She is now suffering from permanent nerve damage.Advert“I remember being in and out of consciousness thinking I was going to die,” she said during Wednesday’s sentencing hearing.After the sentencing, Berman was seen in tears of anger.Joseph was sentenced to 8.5 years in prison (News 12)Bishop Boyde Singletary told reporters, including NBC New York: "We are not satisfied. She is not satisfied, so overwhelmed that she threw up. The woman has PTSD, she has nerve damage on both right hand and left hand, she has pain and trauma from the right side of her face. Her life is never the same."He added that Joseph should be doing '22 years to life – one year for each stabbing.' Singletary also said that the attacker had 'no remorse' for his actions.Joseph remained quiet after he was sentenced.Berman, did however, read out a 15-minute victim impact statement to Joseph. “You failed to take my life, and you won’t take away my future,” she said.In September, Joseph pleaded guilty to attempted murder in the second-degree. According to the New York Post, Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark’s office requested a 10-year sentence as part of the plea deal. His attorney, however, argued that he should be imprisoned for five years.Kaitlynn Berman now lives with permanent nerve damage (News 12)Bronx Supreme Court Justice Timothy Lewis said the eight and a half year sentence reflects that he 'is still a relatively young man,' according to a transcript obtained by the outlet.“I’m only hopeful that you find a way to become a different person and to do something positive when you get out, to in some way address what you did to Ms. Berman,” he said, adding that he hopes Joseph does not become a 'hardened criminal who ends up spending his life in jail.'Responding to the statement in an interview with the Post, the mother of one added: “I think it doesn’t matter if you have time to change your life around. I think it matters of what you already did. You need to suffer the consequences.”Featured Image Credit: NBC New YorkTopics: US News, Crime

Nov 07, 2026
What We Know About the Deadly Shooting in Kraków’s Main Market Square

What We Know About the Deadly Shooting in Kraków’s Main Market Square

Updated 17:19 7 Nov 2026 GMTPublished 15:39 7 Nov 2026 GMTbreakingA gunman drove into the main Market Square and began firing at people at random in horrific sceneAt least six people have been killed with a dozen more injured after a man began shooting at random people in the tourist hotspot of Kraków in Poland.Emergency services said 'shots were fired in the Main Market Square' with emergency services remaining at the scene dealing with the situation on Saturday (7 November).A man in military-style uniform had reportedly driven into the busy area at around 3pm before he opened fire, sending people desperately fleeing for safety.Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said in an update that he is 'being kept informed' by the Minister of the Interior about the situation in Kraków following the tragic shooting.Advert"The police are investigating the background and all the circumstances of the attack," he added.Police at the scene in Krakow (Omar Marques/Getty Images)Kraków is a major tourist hotspot with around 16 million visitors each year. It is the second-largest city in Poland and roughly 250km from the capital of Warsaw.Małopolska Police confirmed so far that six people have been killed in the attack - four women and two men - with around a dozen more injured which include police officers.The perpetrator was also shot by police officers and is being transported to the hospital.A statement shared by police read: "A police operation is underway at the Main Market in Krakow. Around 3 pm, a man in a car who drove into the market started shooting at random people."The perpetrator was arrested. There are injured people, including a police officer."An update later confirmed six people had died in the attack, and that a major investigation would be continuing at the scene. Police asked visitors to avoid the area following the incident.A spokesperson for the local firefighters told Polsat News that the perpetrator fired a gun from a passing car.A tram driver reported around 3pm that his vehicle was shot at from a man in a moving car while passing nearby the main square, the Krakow municipal transport company said. The window to the tram driver’s cabin was shattered.An air ambulance at the scene (Omar Marques/Getty Images)Polish President Karol Nawrocki said his thoughts are with victims, those injured and their families."I remain in contact with the relevant authorities and expect a full explanation of the circumstances surrounding these tragic events," Nawrocki said in a post on X."The head of the National Security Bureau is on his way to Krakow. The safety of Poles is an absolute priority!" he added.Meanwhile, Tom Rose, the US ambassador to Poland, also shared a statement following what. he described was a 'savage and murderous attack that's shattered the peace of Poland'."What we know so far is that several innocent precious lives were viciously cut down on a Saturday afternoon in Kraków’s historic and iconic central square," he said."America stands with Poland at this dark hour as Poland stands with her beloved citizens of Krakow. May the blessed memory of those lost today assuage the grief of those who mourn."Featured Image Credit: Omar Marques/Getty ImagesTopics: World News

Nov 07, 2026