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Time of India
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- Time of India
News anchor Jodi Huisentruit 'vanished' 30 years ago and now a documentary reveals chilling witness' claim. Where to watch?
American news anchor Jodi Huisentruit has been missing for 30 years. Jodi was on her way to work shortly after 4 a.m. on the morning on June 27, 1995, when authorities believe she was violently abducted. Now, a three-part documentary on Jodi Huisentruit reveals a chilling claim by a witness. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Jodi Huisentruit docuseries What happened to Jodi Huisentruit still remains a mystery to date. The 27-year-old from Long Prairie, Minnestosa, was a morning anchor at KIMT-TV, serving north central Iowa and southeastern Minnesota. Everyday, Jodi Huisentruit was up before dawn every day for Daybreak at 6 am and she aspired to go June 27, 1995, DayBreak producer Amy Kuns called Huisentruit at home shortly after 4 am to see why she wasn't at work yet, as she was usually there closer to 3 am."I called her twice. I talked to her and woke her up that first time," Kuns remembered in a 2011 interview. "The second time, it just rang and rang. I don't remember the times. I had obviously woken her up. She asked what time it was. I told her. She said she'd be right in." She never made it to her apartment, police found signs of a struggle, including a bent key outside her car. Her disappearance was quickly ruled an abduction and over the last three decades, authorities have been unable to find her or recover her Huisentruit didn't obviously disappear into thin air. Jodi was declared dead on May 14, 2001, but, to this day, no body or any other physical trace of her has ever been search warrant sheds light that investigators placed a GPS tracker on a friend's car in 1999 and on the friend's pickup truck in 2013, according to CBS News. But the friend is yet to be charged with a crime and had been with the local TV news anchor the night before she also caught a break in 2022, when an ABC 20/20 episode on Huisentruit's disappearance led a witness to reach out to the Mason City Police Department and share information she kept secret for more than two decades, as the network highlights in the new trailer for its years after Jodi Huisentruit 'disappeared', a new three-part documentary on her disappearance is set to debut this week, reports Fox 9. " Her Last Broadcast : The Abduction of Jodi Huisentruit" is a new documentary on the disappearance of the Iowa news anchor, which will also take a look at the case, including a new tip that led authorities to search a property in Minnesota last Jodi Huisentruit documentary is being produced by ABC News Studios. The new series, 'Her Last Broadcast: The Abduction of Jodi Huisentruit', includes more than 20 new interviews with family members, detectives, witnesses and friends of Jodi Huisentruit. ABC News Studios in a press release said the series also promises "never-before-seen material and new, groundbreaking information" about the case."An exploration of the power of persistence, public memory, and journalism, Her Last Broadcast: The Abduction of Jodi Huisentruit breathes new life into one of the country's most haunting unsolved mysteries," the network says. "Her Last Broadcast: The Abduction of Jodi Huisentruit" will debut on Hulu on Tuesday, July the 30th anniversary of Huisentruit's disappearance in late June, an online group dedicated to finding the truth about what happened to the television news anchor shared a statement demanding the person responsible come forward and explain what happened."[Thirty] years. It's time,' the group Find Jodi said, according to CBS. 'Don't make Jodi Huisentruit's family and friends wait another year for you to come forward. They need answers and justice.'
Daily Mail
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Good Morning Britain star reveals truth behind their absence as they return to show - and are immediately grilled by Susanna Reid
A Good Morning Britain star revealed the truth behind their absence as they were grilled by Susanna Reid on Wednesday's instalment of the ITV show. Susanna, 54, and Martin Lewis, 53, returned to our screens for the latest episode of the breakfast programme. And they were joined by the show's Entertainment Editor Richard Arnold, 55. Susanna was quick to point out that he had been missing for a while. After the adverts wrapped up, and they returned to the show, Martin told viewers: 'Richard Arnold is here and a Hollywood actor has a new role behind the scenes...' Susanna chimed in: 'Welcome back by the way! Where have you been?!' Richard replied: 'A cheeky little tour Stateside to stay with some friends. 'Lowkey, non-fuss, in the middle of Connecticut.' 'Very good,' Susanna said. Richard confessed: 'Yeah I actually read a book! I couldn't believe it. Got to the very end! Got to the very end.' 'Was it worth it?!' Susanna asked. Richard said: 'Yes normally when I go away on holiday, the answers are all at the bottom of a glass, but actually sobered up enough to read a book!' The editor joined the show in 2014 and was previously the showbiz editor at ITV's Daybreak. It comes after Susanna left fans 'surprised and confused' as she made a return to the BBC 11 years after quitting the channel's Breakfast show. Over the years Susanna has had a very successful career in the journalism industry, having worked for a number of the main broadcasters in the UK. The 54-year-old is arguably best known for currently presenting ITV 's Good Morning Britain, after taking on the role in 2014. But some may have forgotten that she also used to work for one of ITV's rival channels. Susanna presented BBC Breakfast alongside Bill Turnbull, 66, and Charlie Stayt, 63, between 2001 and 2014. And on Sunday she returned to take part in a panel with Laura Kuenssberg, 48. Susanna shared as snap of the day on Instagram and captioned the post: 'SUNDAY! Always fantastic to be on @bbclaurak back at the BBC, this morning with @danielkebede and James Harding @theobserveruk @oversnap 'Back @gmb tomorrow!' Many rushed to the comments section to share how much they loved her being back on our screens on a Sunday - as she usually presents GMB Monday to Wednesdays, as well as an alternative Thursday between 6am and 9am. 'Nice one...' 'Yes I watched it just because you was on it.' 'A nice surprise this morning! Usually guests are a bit boring!' Good Morning Britain airs weekdays on ITV1 from 6am and is available to stream on ITVX.
The Irish Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
My Dublin family won €175m EuroMillions but my side-hustle new venture has netted me thousands more despite cruel twist
EUROMILLIONS winner Matt Rogers has revealed he is having a Lotto fun after amassing a stable of eight horses. 4 Matt Rogers has amassed a stable of eight horses Credit: Garrett White - The Sun Dublin 4 Nico de Boinville riding Break My Soul, which is one of the horses owned by Matt Credit: Getty Images - Getty 4 Matt has fixed up his old family farmhouse Credit: Garrett White - The Sun Dublin The budding horse owner today lifts the lid on how he is having a nag-nificient time owning a collection of runners, including Lisnamult Lad, Break My Soul and Tankardstown Diva. Minted Matt, who loves to travel to the racetrack by helicopter, has landed tens of thousands of euro in prize money with his horses. In an exclusive interview with JP and Mullins teamed up to win the UK Topham Handicap Chase with Gentleman De Mee at But it was Matt's mount Lisnamult Lad who looked to have the race won when taking up the running after the last. Speaking to The Irish Sun, Matt opened up on how a loose horse derailed a dream triumph. He told us: 'I've eight horses now. It's my big interest. 'One (Lisnamult Lad) was second in a top chase in 'One of Mullins' horses beat him. He (Lisnamult Lad) had it won. You know when you come to the elbow? There was a loose horse. And he went across and brought him out that way. And when he came to the elbow, he brought him out the other way. 'And Mullins' horse just came up and took him under the line. He could have won by about three lengths. It was a tough one for Lisnamult Lad.' Massive Aintree Controversy As 20-Minute Stewards' Enquiry After Three-Way Photo Finish Sparks Outcry Gentleman De Mee, priced at 14/1, ensured the Mullins bandwagon rolled on in the Topham Handicap Chase at Aintree in April. Mullins' nine-year-old swooped late under jockey Mark Walsh to nick the win amid high drama in the closing stages of the race on the famous course. Lisnamult Lad's rider Johnny Burke touched down clear after the last and had victory in his sights — only for it to be snatched away from him by the riderless Ash Tree Meadow. CRUEL TWIST In a cruel twist for Matt's 21/1 shot Lisnamult Lad, the loose horse proved too tough to avoid for pilot Burke. He had to check his momentum, allowing rival rider Walsh to bridge the gap and emerge victorious by three-quarters of a length. But despite the bitter blow, Matt revealed he gets a buzz out of watching his horses in action. 'I've eight horses now. It's my big interest." Matt Rogers He told us: 'I go down the country and that. 'We went down to 'I've a yearling and a foal was born there about two weeks ago. 'The horses are my big interest.' Loaded Matt shared a €175.4million PURCHASES MADE The modest multi-millionaire has shunned mansions to remain in his native village in north Co And he snubbed sports cars to snap up a Matt, along with his three brothers and five sisters, divvied up their mega loot after buying their ticket in Les Reilly's Daybreak on Main Street in Naul. The clan are mostly retired and living between Naul, in north Co Dublin, and the nearby villages of Duleek and Bellewstown, Co CELEBRATION FEAST The Irish Sun previously revealed how the lucky siblings, including Christine Rogers, celebrated their monster win with a €12.50 carvery. We also told how sister Kathleen Sheridan dipped into her share to upgrade her old Mazda2 to a Mazda CX-5. And rather than upping sticks to a fancy new pad, Matt has stayed put at the farmyard where he and his brothers and sisters grew up. HOME RENOVATION He spent months renovating the site - and made do with living in an outbuilding while works were being carried out. Proud Matt recently showed The Irish Sun the finished job, which features a bungalow with its own bar and a sprawling greenhouse out the back. He told how the clan have not gone jack-potty since landing the EuroMillions, with holidays including budget breaks to the Czech Republic and Spain. And he vowed never to move from his beloved native village. Matt told The Irish Sun: 'I'm the same as usual. Why change?' 4 Gentleman De Mee edges out Lisnamult Lad at Aintree Credit: Alamy
Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Susanna Reid leaves fans 'confused' with BBC return after 11 years
Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid returned to the BBC on Sunday Susanna Reid has left fans "confused" with her BBC return after 11 years. The 54-year-old presenter's career began as a news producer at BBC Radio Bristol, before she transitioned into a reporting role on BBC News 24. Susanna later secured a presenting position on BBC Breakfast, where she worked alongside Bill Turnbull and Charlie Stayt. In 2010, she left the show to join Sunday Morning Live. Following appearances on The Andrew Marr Show, Susanna moved to ITV to host Good Morning Britain, which replaced Daybreak. Susanna currently co-hosts the programme with a rotating line-up of presenters, including Richard Madeley, Ed Balls, and Martin Lewis, reports the Manchester Evening News. At the weekend, Susanna returned to the BBC after 11 years to participate in a panel discussion on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg. Following her appearance, she took to Instagram to post a photo of herself on set, alongside panellists Daniel Kebede and James Harding. "SUNDAY! Always fantastic to be on @bbclaurak back at the BBC, this morning with @danielkebede and James Harding," the caption read. Susanna went on to reassure her followers that she'd be back on Good Morning Britain on Monday (July 7), saying, "Back @ gmb tomorrow!" Fans were thrilled to see her return to the BBC Studios, with many expressing their shock in the comments section. "A nice surprise in the morning!" one person wrote. Another added: "Nice to see you back on the BBC," while a third said: "Yes I watched it just because you were back." A fourth fan echoed the sentiment, saying: "I was confused this morning thinking it was Monday already when I saw you. Then realised I had BBC One on and there was no Ed." The Sunday morning political show delved into voter perspectives a year on from Keir Starmer's Labour triumph in the general election. Susanna sparked a lively discussion among the audience when she suggested that the Prime Minister might benefit from a stint on I'm a Celebrity to enhance his public image, much like Nigel Farage did with his 2023 reality TV appearance. A viewer, clearly exasperated by Susanna's comments, vented on X (formerly Twitter): "According to Susanna Reid, Starmer should go to I'm a Celebrity. We are doomed."
Daily Maverick
29-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Maverick
Plucked — Trouble at Daybreak Foods as Altron halts services
Poultry producer Daybreak Foods, which has been in the news for all the wrong reasons, has been left without IT services after failing to honour its payment agreements with Altron Digital Business. The suspension is having a troubling operational impact and complicates the business rescue process. Altron Digital Business has suspended IT services at Daybreak Foods, further disrupting critical operations at the poultry producer and complicating its business rescue efforts. 'The temporary shutdown of the IT services by Altron Digital Business has negatively affected the business rescue proceedings in respect of the due diligence process,' said Tebogo Maoto, Daybreak's senior business rescue practitioner. Key functions including employee communication, payroll processing, payment to essential suppliers and email services have all been affected, hampering efforts to stabilise Daybreak Foods. Despite a payment of R1.4-million made on 31 May to restore services, Altron has refused to lift the suspension, citing unresolved historic debt, which is now part of the business rescue legal process. Altron confirmed that although payments have been received, they did not satisfy the terms of a settlement agreement reached earlier this year to address Daybreak's long-standing debt. 'The issue of non-payment has been a persistent challenge for over 12 months,' Altron said. It added that it continued providing services and seeking solutions, but was forced to suspend IT operations because of Daybreak's failure to comply with the agreement. Talks with the business rescue practitioner were continuing in the hope of securing a grace period to resume essential services, and the matter was now with the lawyers 'to find a settlement'. The IT shutdown compounds an already dire financial and operational crisis. Daybreak held two consecutive online Q&A sessions for creditors and employees – the first on Monday, 23 June, and a follow-up the next day – that laid bare the company's deepening financial woes and the impact on workers. During the Monday session, company representatives revealed that Daybreak was 'not able to pay creditors' and was 'in financial distress'. This stark admission set the tone for a Tuesday session centred on workers' salary payments, due on 25 June, and the increasingly desperate situation they face. During the session, workers were told that some company functions had been disrupted and that it had 'limited funds in the bank' and 'insufficient funds at this stage to make payments of the salaries'. Faced with unpaid wages and no clear resolution, one employee voiced the harsh reality confronting many: 'Daybreak needs to retrench employees.' This reflects the desperation among staff, who see retrenchment as the only way to access UIF benefits and survive financially. Daybreak, however, said it was actively working to provide relief to employees. It said the process for UIF claims had been expedited and it was hopeful of securing funding to help workers during this crisis. Animal welfare crisis The roots of Daybreak's collapse run deep. Earlier this year, investigations exposed systemic animal welfare failures at the company's broiler operations. More than 1 million chickens died or suffered prolonged distress. The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) called it 'a grave and morally reprehensible failure' and images of emaciated birds packed into overcrowded sheds and cannibalising one another shocked South Africans. The Johannesburg High Court intervened on 23 May, ordering Daybreak to stop inhumane culling, provide adequate nutrition, halt new chick placements and grant full access for inspections. The court criticised the company's leadership for 'financial mismanagement of the available funds', which directly contributed to the animal welfare crisis. In response to mounting pressure, Daybreak entered voluntary business rescue proceedings – a move that raised questions about transparency and accountability. Board chairperson Bojane Segooa resigned amid public outrage over a R625,000 payout to her, and Daybreak's majority shareholder, the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), faced scrutiny for oversight failures. Workers and contractors remain unpaid, and the NSPCA continues to pursue criminal charges. Now, with Altron's suspension of IT services, the business rescue process faces a critical hurdle. The practitioner's ability to access historic data and communicate effectively is severely compromised, threatening efforts to stabilise Daybreak and protect the interests of creditors, employees and animals alike. Maoto said he was confident that an amicable solution with Altron would be found in due course, but the path forward remains uncertain. For a company still reeling from one of South Africa's most shocking corporate and animal welfare disasters, the IT shutdown is a stark reminder that the crisis is far from over. A history of failure Founded in 2001 as a small-scale poultry operation, Daybreak Foods grew to become a notable supplier of fresh and frozen poultry products in South Africa. In 2005, it was acquired by Afgri, a large agricultural services group historically owned and managed by white South African interests, for R110-million, as Afgri re-entered the broiler market. Under Afgri's management, Daybreak operated within an integrated agricultural conglomerate that included feed mills and abattoirs. Despite this, the company faced sector-wide challenges such as volatile feed costs and competition from cheaper imports. In 2015, Afgri sold its poultry operations to a black economic empowerment (BEE) consortium led by Matome Maponya Investments, with financial backing from the PIC. This transfer was part of a broader government initiative to increase black ownership in agriculture. The company was rebranded as Daybreak Farms and later Daybreak Foods. The PIC held a significant share alongside the consortium and employees. Since the BEE acquisition, Daybreak's difficulties have only escalated. Years of financial strain, governance lapses and operational mismanagement culminated in a liquidity crisis. Despite the PIC's full control and a R74-million capital injection, unpaid debts surpassed R140-million, and a request for a R250-million bailout was declined earlier this year. Leadership instability included four CEOs resigning in four years, leaving workers unpaid and operations stalled. Political pressure intensified as the Democratic Alliance (DA) called for parliamentary hearings and an investigation by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority into the PIC's oversight failures. The DA condemned labour abuses, animal cruelty and mismanagement, highlighting unpaid workers and the mass euthanisation of more than 350,000 chickens under dire conditions. The party also filed a Public Access to Information Act request demanding that the National Treasury disclose the steps it had taken after the Mpati Commission of Inquiry made recommendations to rectify issues related to PIC governance. With public funds exceeding R1.4-billion at stake, the DA has demanded transparency and accountability. The continuing IT shutdown and stalled business rescue efforts deepen uncertainty, leaving thousands of workers and hundreds of thousands of chickens caught in the fallout. DM
