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Daily Mirror
11 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Missing hiker's haunting last photo shows 'shadow man' before chilling scream
Daylenn Pua, 18, vanished while hiking in Hawaii in December - his last known photo appears to show a 'shadow man' standing behind a tree A teenager who vanished on a hiking trail in Hawaii snapped a chilling photo featuring a 'shadow man' just before he disappeared. Eighteen year old Daylenn Pua was last seen embarking on the perilous Haʻikū Stairs - known as the 'stairway to heaven' - on O'ahu island. The Haʻikū Stairs, constructed during World War II to facilitate better access to a former US Navy Communications facility, were once a popular hiking spot prior to their removal in 2024. With a staggering 3,922 steps, the steep path across the mountain range was infamous for safety issues and was technically illegal to traverse, but this didn't deter many, including young Daylenn, from attempting the risky walk. Despite the sheer drop on either side of the ridge, which meant any misstep could be deadly, Daylenn was eager to take on the challenge. He reassured his worried grandmother by promising to send her regular photos documenting his journey. One of the final images sent eerily shows a man partially obscured behind a tree, standing in the centre of the frame and side-on to the teenager. This mysterious figure, dubbed the 'shadow man,' has never been identified and is believed to be the last person to see Daylenn before he went missing. The unsettling photograph has sparked numerous theories online, fuelling speculation about whether Daylenn was abducted or assaulted, reports the Irish Star. His family later made a public appeal for the individual in the photo to come forward, but no one did. Lacking any alternative theories or evidence, and with a failed search and rescue effort, the prevailing belief is that the teenager accidentally fell from the stairs. This theory is supported by hikers in the same area who reported hearing desperate pleas for assistance. Reddit user 'Dclandry', claiming to have heard the distressing cries, posted: "I could never explain to you the feeling I felt when you hear a cry like that. The hiker did not trust pass and go up the stairs. By the looks of the photographs, he didn't ever make it to the stairs. "The hiker went up the Moanalua way. I'm not a local so I don't really know any of the name of the ridges, all I can do is try my best to explain to others where we went and where it was that we heard him. We started the hike on a trail about 20 feet from the Kulana'ahane trail. We had hiked about three hours up. "We were yelling to each other to make sure the others were okay because we were so far apart. The wind died down for just a half a second and we hear a scream 'help me!". So alarmed by what they witnessed, they contacted emergency services for aid, and upon arrival, the rescue squad seemingly heard more 'screams'. "I'm down here!" was reportedly heard by the group, but pinpointing the source of the cries proved difficult. "The wind was so bad and the clouds are starting to roll in so it was hard to hear anything," one of them explained. They added: "My friend and I that heard the last cry, are heading up the ridge tomorrow the same way that we went Monday. It's hard to explain where the location was that we heard it, as well as where the voice was coming from."
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Donald Trump goes on unhinged rant after being called 'chicken' over trade war
The US president was asked about the new acronym that's been coined to mock his trade policies amid high tariff rates on other nations, but he was not impressed Donald Trump has vehemently slammed the new acronym - TACO - that's been devised to ridicule his trade policies amid elevated tariff rates on other countries. At a press briefing today, Trump faced questions about the TACO trade, a term coined by The Financial Times' Robert Armstrong, which stands for "Trump Always Chickens Out," following recent market upheavals. When a journalist mentioned the term, an incensed Trump retorted: "You mean because I reduced China from 145% that I set, down to 100, and then down to another number, and I said you have to open up your whole country." Last week, Trump hinted he might levy a 50% tax on goods from the European Union starting in June but postponed the tariff increase until July 9, allowing time for discussions while keeping the standard 10% tariff in place. "After I did what I did they said 'we'll meet any time you want' and 'we have an end date of July 9th,' you call that chickening-out?", reports the Irish Star. Trump then boasted about America being the "hottest country in the world" and castigated the reporter who asked the question. "You know, we have the hottest country anywhere in the world. I went to Saudi Arabia, the king told me, he said 'we have the hottest country in the world right now'," Trump proclaimed. "Six months ago this country was stone cold dead. We had a dead country. We had a country people didn't think was going to survive and you ask a nasty question like that." Trump defended his tactics, which some detractors have branded as "chickening out," by claiming it is simply an astute manoeuvre in negotiations, pointing to China as a prime example. Trump reiterated his strategy of escalating Chinese product tariffs to an unprecedented 145% before lowering them to 30% to begin a 90-day negotiation period. "I said 'where are we now?' We're at 145%, I said 'woo, that's high, that's high'...we were basically going cold turkey with China, we were doing no business, because of the tariff, because it was so high," Trump asserted. He proceeded to berate the journalist who had the audacity to ask the question. "But don't ever say what you said, that's a nasty question, to me, that's the nastiest question," Trump fumed. Trump then claimed that without the daunting 50% tariff he imposed, EU officials would not even entertain negotiations, despite often facing criticism for being "too tough."
Daily Record
4 days ago
- General
- Daily Record
'My mother-in-law says my baby's name is awful - it's making my pregnancy miserable'
A pregnant woman has shared her heartache after her mother-in-law was left unimpressed with the name she and her husband have chosen for their baby girl Many parents choose to keep their baby's name a secret until birth, and one pregnant mother is beginning to understand the wisdom behind this practice. Opinions on names can differ wildly, potentially leading to unpleasant comments from family and friends if the name is disclosed before the little one arrives. Keeping the chosen name private can avoid the hurt caused by negative reactions, proving that sometimes secrecy is the best approach. A soon-to-be mother expressed her regret on Reddit for telling her mother-in-law the chosen name for her yet-to-be-born daughter, and it has made her experience of pregnancy "miserable". She and her husband, who already have a son, intend to call their daughter Eloise; a choice she had in mind since her first pregnancy. Although the mum is American, her partner's relatives come from abroad, where they tend to frown upon unconventional names from their perspective. She didn't reveal the nationality of her husband's family but pointed out that Eloise, and her son's undisclosed name, are not common in their country. She claims that ever since revealing their daughters intended name before the baby's sex was known, her mother-in-law has not held back in showing disdain for their selection, reports the Irish Star. The expectant mother shared her exasperation, saying: "Every time I've seen her since then, she absolutely rags on the name. She says she thought about it and doesn't like it because it doesn't go with their last name, since it ends in an S sound, and our last name starts with an S." Her frustration grew as the soon-to-be grandmother stepped up her disparagement after learning they planned to stick with their chosen name for their daughter. The pregnant woman detailed further grievances: "She whispered to my husband, 'You're going to change the name though, right?' My back was to them, but as soon as I saw my husband's face, I knew and straight up said: 'She just said something about the name, didn't she?' "It turned into a whole conversation. You'd think in 70 years of life, she would have learned the important life skill of when to share your opinion or not. "I have no problem being vocal with her about her bad taste in sharing her opinion when nobody wants it. This mainly means that every time she has said something negative about the name, I tell her, 'Too bad.' It's not her decision. "I'm feeling really down this pregnancy and I feel like she sucked the happiness out of me finding out I'll have a daughter and the name we were so set on. Now I'm second-guessing the name, but I also won't change it and let her win." The pregnant mother received an outpouring of support from Reddit users, one of whom suggested: "She really needs to back off, and your husband needs to support you in setting those boundaries. I would not waver on the name. It's beautiful, you like it, that is literally all that matters." Another user shared their own fondness for the name, saying: "I love Eloise. It's on our list of names. Don't let her ruin the name for you. Good for you for telling your husband to set boundaries." A third commenter also voiced their approval of the name, saying: "Eloise is a beautiful name and you shouldn't budge on using it."
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
After Harvard, will Trump go after Columbia and Stanford? Speculation is rife as all three colleges rejected Barron
US president Donald Trump 's administration is set to cancel all outstanding federal contracts with Harvard University , a move that could be worth an estimated $100 million to the Ivy League school, as per a report. But amidst the increasing threats by Trump, speculation is mounting that the US president's outrage may be less about politics and more about personal issues with elite schools, according to Irish Star. Trump Administration to Cut Federal Contracts with Harvard As per a draft letter, seen by the New York Times, several federal agencies have been ordered to "find alternative vendors" instead of Harvard for future services, reported Irish Star. This letter is set to be issued formally on Tuesday, according to the report. US President Threatens Harvard University The move follows Trump's threat on Truth Social on Monday, in which he said that his administration would shift $3 billion of federal grant funding over to trade schools , as per the report. ALSO READ: Banking restrictions? Trump to sanction Russia this week as Putin continues to attack Ukraine He wrote, "I am considering taking Three Billion Dollars of Grant Money away from a very antisemitic Harvard, and giving it to TRADE SCHOOLS all across our land. What a great investment that would be for the USA, and so badly needed!!!" quoted Irish Star. Live Events Trump's rant did not end there, in a second post, he continued, "We are still waiting for the Foreign Student Lists from Harvard so that we can determine, after a ridiculous expenditure of BILLIONS OF DOLLARS, how many radicalized lunatics, troublemakers all, should not be let back into our Country," as quoted in the report. The US president also mentioned that "Harvard is very slow in the presentation of these documents, and probably for good reason! The best thing Harvard has going for it is that they have shopped around and found the absolute best Judge (for them!) - But have no fear, the Government will, in the end, WIN!", quoted Irish Star. Speculation on Donald Trump's Personal Motives Behind the Move While the Trump administration has claimed that it is freezing federal grants to Harvard University because Harvard is accused of liberal bias and allowing antisemitic behaviour on campus about pro-Palestine protests condemning the war in Gaza, however, there are other speculations on social media, as per the report. ALSO READ: Reports say Trump hit Apple with surprise tax after Tim Cook refused to join presidential trip to Middle East According to the Irish Star, rumours are swirling on social media that the US president's youngest son, Barron Trump , was rejected from elite schools including Harvard, Columbia and Stanford. There are claims that Barron's rejection from the institutions has driven his father to threaten to withhold federal funding from them, reported Irish Star. This speculation started last year after Trump had revealed that Barron would be attending NYU's Stern School of Business, which marked a break from the Trump family tradition of attending either the University of Pennsylvania or Georgetown, reported Irish Star. However, this is just an online speculation, and there is no evidence to prove that it is true that Barron was rejected from Stanford, Harvard and Columbia, according to the report. FAQs Which college is Barron Trump attending? He's reportedly attending NYU's Stern School of Business. Why is Trump cutting federal funding to Harvard? He claims it's due to Harvard's alleged liberal bias and tolerance of antisemitic behavior on campus. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Harrowing three words in emergency call as pet chimp ripped off woman's face
Travis the chimp was a beloved member of the Herold family in Connecticut, USA, after he was adopted by Sandra and Jerome when he was just three days old - but in 2009 he savagely attacked family friend Charla Nash In a chilling emergency call a woman can be heard frantically shouting "he's eating her!" as her beloved pet chimpanzee violently attacked a friend. Travis the chimp had been a treasured part of the Herold family in Connecticut, the US, since Sandra and Jerome adopted him at just three days old. His mother had been shot trying to escape from the Missouri Chimpanzee Sanctuary in 2001. Named after Sandra's favourite singer, Travis Titt, the orphaned chimp became an integral part of their lives, helping with household tasks, watching TV, dining at the table, and occasionally sipping wine or enjoying an ice cream. Travis turned into Sandra's sole companion following Jerome's death from cancer in 2004. However, their world was shattered when family friend Charla Nash, aged 55, came over in February 2009, provoking a horrifying outburst from Travis. Despite Sandra's desperate attempts to halt the attack using a shovel and a knife, Travis's aggression was relentless. The harrowing scene unfolded in a lengthy 911 call, where Sandra can be heard screaming about the horrifying incident. During the traumatic 12-minute emergency call, Sandra begged for help, urging the police to shoot the 14-year-old chimp she had nurtured like her child. Amidst the turmoil and Travis's rabid cries, the operator enquired, "Tell me, what is the monkey doing?", while Sandra desperately sought to save her friend from the brutal mauling, reports the Mirror US. "He ripped her apart! Hurry up! Hurry up! Please!" she screamed in utter desperation. "He-he ripped her face off! He's eating her face!". Sandra, frantic and terrified, begged for him to be shot, pleading, "Gun! They got to shoot him! Please! Please! Hurry! Hurry! Please! I can't. I can't... He's eating her! He's eating her! Please! God! Please! Where are they? Where are they?", as detailed by the Irish Star. The police eventually arrived at the blood-soaked Stamford home, where officer Frank Chiafari immediately put an end to the horror by fatally shooting Travis, the chimpanzee. Against all odds, Charla survived the gruesome attack but was left with horrific, life-altering injuries. Her face had been savagely mutilated, her jaw detached from her skull, causing severe brain trauma, hands ripped from her arms, and eyelids torn away. The community was baffled as to why Travis, a chimp who had achieved local fame for his habits like enjoying lobster dinners, having a pet cat, and riding on his lawnmower, showed such extreme violence on that tragic day. Sandra revealed that she had administered a hefty dose of Xanax in Travis' tea that morning, observing his 'agitated' mood. She speculated that a potential trigger could have been Charla's different hairstyle that day, which may have made her unrecognisable to the agitated chimp. In the critical three days post-attack, Charla Nash faced more than seven hours of surgery conducted by four surgical teams due to her grave injuries; such was the extremity of her situation that staff involved in her care were offered counselling. Charla's ordeal saw her lose over half the blood in her body, necessitating a face transplant to save her life. She later experienced the rejection of a pioneering hand transplant attempt. Despite her survival, Charla lost her ability to see and is now destined to spend her remaining years in a care facility. Prior to her face transplant, she shared her past joys with Oprah Winfrey. Looking back at her circumstances, Charla said: "I've never been a quitter. Unfortunately, there's not a whole lot I can do." She mourns her loss of self-sufficiency, saying: "I've lost so much independence. I could change my own truck tyre, and now I can't even feed myself." The incident has triggered demands for a revision of policies concerning the keeping of wild animals as pets. In 2004, Connecticut had already instated a law against housing large chimpanzees like Travis with humans – passed following an earlier distressing episode when he broke loose from Sandra's vehicle and caused chaos. Nonetheless, Travis had a special dispensation as he had been taken in before the regulation was enacted. Officer Chiafari initially struggled to receive therapy for his depression and anxiety following the attack. This resulted in proposed legislation in 2010 that would ensure a police officer's compensation for mental or emotional impairment after using justifiable deadly force to kill an animal.
