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International Business Times
3 days ago
- Health
- International Business Times
DJ Daniel: Heartbreaking New Diagnosis for Teen Cancer Survivor Who Won President Trump's Heart and Was Sworn in as Honorary Secret Service Agent
Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel's family has shared heartbreaking news about a new diagnosis, just months after the brain cancer survivor won the hearts of millions of Americans by being sworn in as an honorary Secret Service agent by President Donald Trump. His family revealed that he has developed more tumors and is fighting a hard battle for survival. DJ, who was given just five months to live after being diagnosed with terminal brain and spine cancer in 2018, has "three new tumors," his father, Theodis Daniel, told Fox 7 Austin last week. DJ gained global attention earlier this year when Trump singled him out him during the State of the Union address and honored him as an honorary Secret Service member. Fighting for His Life "It's rough, there isn't a class that can teach you how to deal with it. You're hearing that your child has a nasty disease," the heartbroken father said. "We're just going around showing people, hey, you do care for one another. Let's give compassion and let's try to join and help each other get through things," he added. The young boy has been on a mission to be sworn into as many law enforcement agencies as he can, while he and his family work to spread awareness about his illness. He's now close to reaching his goal of being officially sworn in by 1,000 law enforcement agencies nationwide — a feat that could earn him a spot in the Guinness World Records. He already holds several records, such as receiving the highest number of "keys to the city" and having the most official "proclamation days" in his honor. The county sheriff's office marked his 1,351st swearing-in ceremony, with his remarkable journey also taking him to six other countries where he was honored in similar fashion. Mission Continues Despite Life-Threatening Disease After being honored by the Secret Service, DJ got calls from law enforcement agencies all over the nation, including a call from Deputy Jeffrey Combs of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office in Texas. "I saw Theodis pick his son up. I felt that unconditional love, and I just knew I had to find DJ, so it all worked out," he told FOX 7 last week. The teenager has remained cheerful and positive — at the Williamson County ceremony, he playfully rubbed the deputies' bald heads for good luck, according to reports. He showed the same lively spirit during another recent swearing-in held in Polk County, Florida. "I'll keep going until my gas tank runs out, and that's when God calls you home," Daniel told officers. "The craziest thing is on my 11th brain surgery, God told me I was one of his angels and I'm doing God's work. "On my 12th brain surgery, he gave me my wings, but he told me I'm going to take these back until you graduate the school called life."
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
The Texas senate has passed an anti-squatter bill — but critics call it 'pro-eviction' legislation
A bill that cracks down on squatting in Texas has passed the state senate. Bill 38 aims to provide property owners with a faster legal process to evict squatters from their dwellings and reclaim their properties. 'The current process is so broken that it punishes the rightful property owners while rewarding trespassers who know how to game the system,' State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, who authored the bill, said in a press release on April 10. I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how Nervous about the stock market in 2025? Find out how you can access this $1B private real estate fund (with as little as $10) The bill would give landlords the right to file for an eviction notice if they have given a tenant at least three days' prior notice, unless there's an existing lease or agreement with a different timeframe spelled out. In addition, the courts would be required to act between 10 and 21 days of the landlord's filing. 'You can't stay in the home because we have the ability to do a quick eviction process,' Bettencourt told Fox 7 Austin. There's limited data available to estimate how many squatters are currently holding property illegally in Texas. Cpt. Jim Sharmon, Harris County Constable Pct. 4, testified that there are hundreds of cases each year in a single Harris County Constable Precinct, according to a press release from Bettencourt in May 2024. Bettencourt also cited a third-party survey that reported 475 cases of squatting in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He estimated there were thousands of cases across the state. In the April 10 press release, Bettencourt emphasized the problem by recounting victims' stories. 'A homeowner testified a squatter broke into her Mesquite home, sold her belongings for pennies on the dollar, and then a JP in Garland, Texas, ruled to keep the squatter in her home over the holidays, denying her the right to come home for Christmas!' he said. Read more: This hedge fund legend warns US stock market will crash a stunning 80% — claims 'Armageddon' is coming. Don't believe him? He earned 4,144% during COVID. Here's 3 ways to protect yourself Local Texas news station KHOU 11 reported a representative from the Texas Apartment Association testified that a group in San Antonio illegally seized more than 250 apartment units. The apartments were marketed as an immigration services center, but the group kept the rent money they collected for themselves. 'These stories are outrageous, but they're real — and they're happening statewide,' Bettencourt said in the release. State Sen. Molly Cook was among those who opposed the bill. '[Bill] 38 is very clearly a pro-eviction piece of legislation,' she wrote in a social media post. 'This bill would streamline evictions, erode due process and increase homelessness in a time where rent prices are increasing faster than peoples' wages. Housing insecurity is a public health crisis.' The Texas Tribune reported on the state's housing affordability crisis in January. Rising home prices have vastly outpaced incomes, according to the publication. Meanwhile, housing policy group Up for Growth estimates there's a shortage of hundreds of thousands of homes. Proponents of the bill argue that the proposed legislation works for both landlords and tenants with valid leases. 'I think we've struck the right balance between property rights of the owners and the needs of the of the renters, but to drive out the squatters that are really taking advantage of the fact that that they think they don't have to pay anything or they have no penalty of occupying what they don't own,' Bettencourt told Fox 7 Austin. The bill must pass the House before the governor can sign it into law. Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says this 7-step plan 'works every single time' to kill debt, get rich in America — and that 'anyone' can do it Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead Here are 5 'must have' items that Americans (almost) always overpay for — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.
Indian Express
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Man casually swings from crane in Austin; the Internet stunned by daring stunt: ‘Red Bull gives you swings'
A jaw-dropping video is making waves on social media, leaving viewers asking, 'What just happened?' The footage captures a man casually swinging from a construction crane high above downtown Austin. Dangling from the crane's edge atop a skyscraper, he appears completely at ease as he sways in the air. The video, which has now been widely shared across social media platforms, caught the attention of local authorities. According to Fox 7 Austin, police responded to a welfare check at the 400 block of Guadalupe Street after someone reported a person hanging from a crane. When officers arrived, they found the individual rappelling down from the crane. As a safety measure, the surrounding area was evacuated. Not long after, the man safely climbed down a ladder attached to the crane and entered the high-rise building. At the time of the report, officials hadn't identified him, and no arrests were made. The investigation is still ongoing. Watch the video: Someone took this crane in Austin, TX for a swing byu/Master_Jackfruit3591 innextfuckinglevel The viral clip was filmed by Jack Zimmermann and first appeared on Reddit, posted by a user going by the name 'Master_Jackfruit3591.' The caption simply read: 'Someone took this crane in Austin, TX for a swing.' And with that, the Internet took over — sharing the video, commenting, and trying to figure who the daredevil is. A user said, 'Brought to you by Red Bull. ''Red Bull Gives You Swings'.' Another user wrote, 'I wish these roof topper types would show a 'how they get down' video because I really wanna know how!!' A third individual commented, 'Whenever I think I'm pretty brave, I see a video like this and then think 'Dude, you are a wimp compared to these people'.' A fourth person wrote, 'Look he has a selfie stick. That means there's probably first person video of this. As long as he didn't drop it, I guess.'
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
Inside the Disturbing Case of a Texas Mortuary Owner Who Was Allegedly 'Experimenting' on Corpses
The owner of a Texas mortuary faces charges after authorities allege she conducted "experiments" on corpses and tampered with death certificates. Adeline Ngan-Binh Bui has been charged with abuse of corpse and five counts of tampering with governmental records, online court records show. She was booked into the Travis County Jail on April 18. Bui's attorney, Jessica Huynh, tells PEOPLE her client has since been released on $27,500 bond and has not yet entered a plea. Bui is scheduled to appear in court on May 9, according to online court records. On April 2, the Texas Funeral Service Commission contacted the Austin Police Department's Homicide Unit regarding allegations that Capital Mortuary Services and its owner, Bui, were 'engaging in criminal conduct including abuse of corpse and tampering with governmental records,' a spokesperson for the Austin Police Department said in a statement shared with PEOPLE. Police said their investigation resulted in a search warrant being served at the business on April 10. The evidence police allegedly found led to Bui's arrest, per the statement. Police declined to share further information regarding the investigation, but noted it remains ongoing. However, further details were released by authorities in Bui's arrest affidavit obtained by KVUE, KXANand Fox 7 Austin. According to the arrest affidavit, the initial April 2 complaint came from a former employee at the Texas Funeral Service Commission who claimed Bui had 'fraudulently initiated and obtained at least 10 death certificates under his name,' KXAN reported. The employee also said that Bui, 50, had allegedly been conducting 'experiments' on the arms of corpses. The "experiments" allegedly included Bui injecting formaldehyde into the arms to study "the effect it had over time on severed extremities,' the affidavit states, according to KXAN. After the 'experiments' were completed, Bui would allegedly let "the severed body parts to be placed in the crematory retort, where the body parts in their dissected and disturbed state, would be cremated,' authorities said in the affidavit, per KVUE. Bui is also accused of documenting the alleged experiments through notes and photos shared to a message thread titled 'Freedom Art Experiment,' according to a December 2023 screenshot that the former employee shared with police, per the affidavit cited by KXAN. According to the affidavit obtained by Fox 7 Austin, the photos showed what police claimed were severed and detached arms in various stages of decomposition. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. When police executed the search warrant on April 10, they spoke with Bui, who allegedly admitted to using the former embalmer's name on death certificates without his knowledge, Fox 7 Austin reported, citing the affidavit. According to KVUE, Bui also allegedly confessed to ordering her staff to conduct the 'experiments' on about 15 bodies with the permission of MedtoMarket, which had a contract with the business for 'transportation and cremation services,' per the affidavit. The outlet reported that police spoke with MedtoMarket, which denied the company's involvement in 'experimental testing' but said that it was aware of arms being embalmed to see how long they could preserve them, per the affidavit. According to the affidavit cited by Fox 7 Austin, authorities also allegedly found power tools with human remains on them during the search of the business. "Our criminal justice system is based on the presumption of innocence and a careful, critical evaluation of the evidence, facts, and their sources," Huynh says in a statement shared with PEOPLE. "This case involves complexities that are not immediately apparent and should not be sensationalized. Our legal team remains fully committed to defending and advocating for our client, Adeline Bui, with the expectation of fairness and due process," the attorney concluded. Read the original article on People
