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Yahoo
07-08-2025
- General
- Yahoo
3-Year-Old Boy's Finger 'Completely Severed' in Freak Tricycle Accident
"If I can help other families and other babies prevent this from happening, put me on blast," said the boy's grandmotherNEED TO KNOW Mandi Truman said her 3-year-old grandson's hand was caught in the chain of a tricycle, leaving one of his fingers completely severed The accident marked the second time her grandson has been hospitalized in less than a month, Truman said She set up a GoFundMe to help raise funds for her familyA grandmother in Oklahoma is offering a cautionary warning to families after her 3-year-old grandson severed a finger in a tricycle accident. "In a lot of ways, I blame myself,' Mandi Truman, of Spencer, told ABC affiliate KOCO, 'but if I can help other families and other babies prevent this from happening, put me on blast.' In a GoFundMe that she organized to raise funds to support her family after the accident, Truman recalled that her grandson was trying to push the tricycle forward when his hand became caught in the chain underneath. 'Out of fear, he yanked his hand back, and in that moment, his fingers were severely injured,' Truman wrote in the fundraiser description. She added that one of the boy's fingers was fractured and needed stitches, while another finger was 'completely severed' and could not be saved. Fortunately, doctors were able to reattach an additional finger. Truman told KOCO that she was sitting on the back porch with her son when the freak accident occurred. She said her son moved the tricycle in a way that freed her grandson's hand and prevented further damage. "Had it not been for my son moving it just the right way and releasing him, he would have lost more," she told the news outlet. According to the grandmother, who described herself as a single mom raising two sons alone, the accident marked the second time that her grandson has been hospitalized in less than a month — adding that her heart is breaking because of the pain the boy has endured. 'I am doing everything that I can to stay strong for my children and grandson, but I am at my end. I cannot work right now due to caring for him full-time and my bills are piling up,' Truman wrote in the GoFundMe. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Appealing for help in the fundraiser, she wrote that 'every single dollar will go directly to keeping a roof over our heads, covering bills and making sure my grandson has what he needs during his recovery.' PEOPLE contacted Truman on Thursday, Aug. 7, for additional comment. Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
07-08-2025
- Daily Mail
Grandma issues warning after common childhood toy severed her toddler's middle finger
An Oklahoma grandma has issued a dire warning after her grandson's finger was ripped off in a horrifying tricycle accident. Mandi Truman, of Oklahoma City, told parents to stay vigilant after the three-year-old's hand became caught in the chain of a large three-wheeled tricycle he was pushing. 'He just barely moved forward, and that's all it took for that chain to grab ahold of his little finger, and then another one and another one,' Truman told KOCO. After pulling his hand back 'out of fear,' the boy lost the middle finger on his left hand, Truman wrote on a GoFundMe page. A second finger was able to be reattached by doctors while a third suffered a fracture, she said. Truman told KOCO it was her son who saved the rest of the toddler's fingers from further injury. He maneuvered the tricycle in a way that allowed the boy to free his hand. 'Had it not been for my son moving it just the right way and releasing him, he would have lost more,' she told the outlet. 'In a lot of ways I blame myself, but if I can help other families and other babies prevent this from happening, put me on blast,' Truman said. The boy has been hospitalized twice in less than a month, Truman noted on the GoFundMe page. She said that her 'heart is breaking watching this little boy go through so much pain.' 'I am doing everything I can to stay strong for my children and grandson, but I am at my end.'
New York Post
06-08-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Sicko arrested for trading child porn with ousted Republican South Carolina Rep. Robert ‘RJ' May
An Oklahoma man was arrested for allegedly swapping child pornography with disgraced South Carolina Rep. Robert 'RJ' May over a month after the former lawmaker was booked. Christian Soto, who has a lengthy criminal record including threatening to kill his ex-girlfriend, was arrested in connection with the FBI's probe into May's online exchanges of more than 220 graphic files of child pornography. 4 Christian Soto was arrested in connection with a child pornography probe involving former South Carolina Rep. Robert 'RJ' May. Now, Soto faces additional federal charges including receipt of child pornography, possession of child pornography, and prohibited possession of ammunition. May, a 38-year-old father of two, was arrested at his home in June after authorities found he used the online handle 'joebidennnn69' to trade explicit content of young children and toddlers engaging in sex acts over five days last spring. 4 May was arrested in June. AP The three-term representative allegedly requested content of 'bad moms' from Soto, who operated under the more stereotypical degenerate handle 'randomcouplehere,' according to court documents obtained by KOCO. The duo swapped files over Kik, with May offering Soto more than 50 files graphic sexual abuse material involving pubescent children, according to the documents. When Soto was apprehended, authorities also recovered dozens of digital items from his home and vehicle containing even more child sexual abuse material. Among the content seized from May's house when he was arrested was a file containing several videos of himself on trips to Colombia engaging in sex with three women who appeared to be underage and were paid, a Department of Homeland Security official testified. 4 The two allegedly swapped pornography over Kik. AP It's unclear how many other people May might have exchanged pornography with. During his time in the House of Representatives, May frequently led crusades against LGBTQ+ policies while claiming the governing body had 'an obligation to ensure that our children have no harm done to them.' 4 May messaged under the username 'joebidennnn69.' AP Each of the 10 charges May faces carries a five-to-20-year prison sentence. May was ordered to remain in custody until his trial and denied bail — as his two young children are close in age to the victims exploited in the pornography. The long-winded investigation started after Kik flagged suspicious activity on its platform to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in April 2024.
New York Post
20-06-2025
- New York Post
Bride-to-be killed in horrific wrong-way drunk-driving crash that put fiancé in a coma weeks before wedding: cops
An alleged drunk driver killed a bride-to-be in a horrific wrong-way crash in Oklahoma just weeks before her wedding — as her fiancé expressed his love for her in their final moments together. Katelyn Callahan, 23, and Tristen Cherry, 24, were returning home from the Calf Fry Festival in Stillwater festival with two teenagers when the alleged boozed-up driver traveling the wrong way on Interstate 44 in Oklahoma City slammed into the car around 2:30 a.m. on May 2, according to reports. 'I kind of sat up in my seat, and I see headlights,' Cherry, who was riding in the backseat and spent nearly a month in a coma, told KJRH of the heart-wrenching final seconds before tragedy struck. 5 Katelyn Callahan, 23, and Tristen Cherry, 24, were returning home from the Calf Fry Festival when they were hit by a drunk driver. KJRH 'I said, 'Katelyn, I love you.' And we hit.' Callahan, who was driving, was pronounced dead at the scene. 5 Callahan was pronounced dead at the tragic scene on May 2. KOCO 5 The pair, who had been together for three years, were set to tie the knot on May 31 in Bristow. Cherry, who suffered nearly five dozen facial fractures, a lacerated kidney, lost teeth, had his mouth wired shut and underwent multiple surgeries, received the devastating news just days after waking up from his coma, the outlet reported. 'It's taken me some time,' said the restaurant manager, who has since been discharged. 5 The couple, who had been together for three years, were set to wed on May 31. KOCO 5 'Still do, to understand. But it's not the easiest thing in the world. I talk to Katelyn every day. The most I can ask for at this point is healing. That's from head to toe. Healing takes time, and time takes healing. So I'm just letting time go by.' The accused inebriated culprit, 29-year-old Sergio Ibarra, was arrested and charged with first-degree manslaughter and three counts of driving under the influence, People reported. Ibarra and his 36-year-old passenger were also hospitalized, along with the teen riders in the mangled car, following the tragic incident. 5 The crash left Cherry severely injured and in a coma for nearly a month. KOCO 5 A heartbroken Cherry spent what was supposed to be his wedding day in the hospital, surrounded by family and members of his bridal party who gathered to honor the sullen occasion. 'I saw Katelyn in her wedding dress in pictures,' Cherry said, KJRH reported. 'She was gorgeous. All my groomsmen came up. Some of her bridesmaids came up. It was her family, my family. It was a great time.' 5 Cherry learned his nursing student fiancé died days after waking up from his coma. KOCO 5 The couple described their relationship as 'the greatest love story this town has ever seen,' according to their wedding website. Although they went to high schools just 10 minutes apart, Cherry and his nursing student love became 'inseparable' after he invited her to be his date his his fraternity's formal, calling the pairing 'God's plan.' 'The two…still adore the time they first locked eyes and felt the strength they both had for each other, little did they know they'd be getting married in the near future,' the wedding website said. 'The love continues to grow as days go by and forever shall they both live healthy and compassionate, sharing their heart and soul, blood in blood out, undying love.'
Scottish Sun
11-06-2025
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
Weatherman Gary England who featured in hit movie Twister dies at 85 as tributes pour in for ‘meteorology legend'
RENOWNED meteorologist Gary England who starred in the hit movie Twister has died at the age of 85. England was a weatherman on the TV station KWTV for more than four decades before his retirement in 2013. 4 Weatherman Gary England has died at the age of 85 Credit: KOCO 4 England was an on-air meteorologist for more than four decades Credit: KWTV The meteorologist, from Oklahoma, died peacefully with his family by his side on June 10, as reported by the ABC affiliate KOCO-TV. 'Gary was proud to have protected Oklahoma from its deadliest storms,' his family said. 'He will be deeply and forever missed.' England was the first weatherman to use Doppler radar when warning viewers about the risks of tornadoes. read more on news BIDEN PROBE Trump opens investigation into Biden's 'competency' during final days in office The weatherman was known for his folksy-style of broadcasting and used to start his reports on Friday's with the line "It's Friday night in the big town." He made a cameo appearance in the 1996 film Twister, which starred Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton. The movie was nominated for two Oscars. England reported on the 1999 Bridge Creek-Moore tornado, which ripped through Oklahoma City. Winds of more than 300 mph were reported and 36 people were killed. "The sheer intensity and violence of it was unbelievable," England told The Oklahoman. "We saw the power lines down, and I knew there were people out there dying. It was not a fun evening." He warned those who were set to be most affected by the storm to shelter underground. "Most of the people that died were right in the core of the tornado," he said. "It killed 40 or so people and injured 800 or so. Wow! "But I love what I do and I'm still here." Tributes have poured in after news of the weatherman's death emerged. 'The world lost a legendary meteorologist and even better man. He was such a great role model for any weather enthusiast,' storm chaser Brad Arnold posted on X. Journalists have described England as a legend. 'The meteorology world has lost a legend. Gary England of Oklahoma,' Rusty Surette said. 'This man saved countless lives during tornadoes, and I'm honored I worked side by side with Gary for several years. 'He was a pioneer in severe weather broadcasting and a trusted voice for generations of Oklahomans. "Jump back and rest in peace, sir.' David Payne, the chief meteorologist for KWTV, described England as "one of a kind." "There will only ever be one Gary England - an Oklahoman through through," he wrote on social media. "He was one of a kind and the impact he had on our state, meteorology and severe weather prediction and tracking will be felt for years and years to come." Colton Williams revealed England was the reason he became a weatherman. "I was fortunate to exchange a few emails from him as a kid, and he even sent me a signed copy of his book," he wrote on X. "I appreciate that sentiment now more than I did when I was a kid." 4 England delivering his last forecast in 2013 before retirement Credit: KWTV
