Latest news with #MissTeenUSA
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Musk Calls for Trump's Impeachment and Implies He Is a Pedophile
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Well, people have predicted for a long time that there would be a falling-out between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, two narcissists with a tendency to blame other people for their many self-inflicted problems. And now it's very much happening! The background: Trump is trying to pass his One Big Beautiful Bill Act through Congress, legislation featuring enormous tax cuts that will increase the federal deficit by an estimated $2.4 trillion. Musk, meanwhile, was already moping around about how his work with the Department of Governmental Efficiency had not succeeded in slashing enough money from the federal budget (which is in large part because Musk never really seemed to understand how the United States government works or what it actually spends money on). This week, his frustration boiled over when Musk denounced the Trump budget as 'pork' and demanded that Republicans in Congress refuse to pass it. At what was supposed to be a Thursday press conference about his meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Trump took a moment to address Musk's comments, essentially announcing that the world's richest man was being exiled from the presidential inner circle: In response, Musk threatened to launch a new political party: Trump, responding himself, said Musk had been annoying him for a long time, then threatened to terminate the considerable number of government contracts that benefit Musk's SpaceX company: At this point, things really got quite rude, with Musk implying that Trump took part in the sexual abuse of minors with the late Jeffrey Epstein: To be clear, there is no evidence that this is true, or even that Musk is referring to real, actual files, although it is true that Trump and Epstein were friendly, and that minors who competed in the Miss Teen USA competition complained that Trump walked into their dressing room while they were changing clothes. Musk then retweeted a prominent far-right user who called for Trump to be impeached and replaced by Vice President J.D. Vance, writing, 'yes.' He also said he would 'immediately' begin decommissioning the Dragon space shuttle, which carries astronauts to and from the International Space Station. Could be bad news for the four astronauts who are up there now. No response to any of this from the president, although right-wing nationalist Steve Bannon—who has always been suspicious of Musk's foreign birth and ties to international corporate capital—is calling for him to be deported (and, honestly, with this administration, is anything out of the question here?). Look, the record of Donald Trump's second term so far is one of illegal overreach, naked corruption, and dalliance with catastrophe. Its lasting effects could include the end of the United States' primacy in world affairs and the permanent kneecapping of its prosperity. The qualities that for hundreds of years have made the U.S. a destination for the world's brightest and hardest-working strivers are being destroyed by men and women whose unfamiliarity with the subjects under their control is matched only by their history of being into weird Nazi stuff online. Trump himself seems to be getting mentally slower and often appears unfamiliar with actions taken by his own government. It's bad stuff. On the other hand, this—today—is all pretty funny. Unless you're an astronaut.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Liam Payne Death Case: Charges Against Friend, Hotel Staff Dropped
Originally appeared on E! Online There is an update on who might be held responsible for Liam Payne's death. Five months after the One Direction alum suffered a fatal fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires while intoxicated, three of five individuals charged in relation to his death have had their charges dropped, per Rolling Stone, citing a ruling from Argentina's Court of Appeals. The first is Payne's friend , who, along with hotel staff Gilda Martin and Esteban Grassi, had been charged with negligent homicide. Following the ruling, Nores told Rolling Stone, 'Glad this is finally over. I'm happy I'm now going to be able to travel to the UK and say goodbye to my friend.' In the ruling, per the outlet, the judges said Nores was not responsible for Payne 'obtaining and consuming alcohol,' nor could he have prevented Payne's death. While acknowledging Nores could have potentially stopped Payne from obtaining substances if he had stayed with Payne all night, the judges conceded, 'It cannot be ruled out that, even if he had taken those extreme precautions… that [Payne] would have managed to obtain the substances anyway, as is common among addicts, even when they are under the loving care of their family.' More from E! Online A$AP Rocky and Rihanna Promise to Name Their Next Baby This After Court Case Miss Teen USA Contestant's Mom Says She Was '3 Minutes From Home' Before Deadly Car Crash OnlyFans Model Lily Phillips Announces Pregnancy After Having Sex With 100 Men in a Day The judges also reportedly cited an email Nores had sent Payne's father Geoff Payne in Aug. 2024—two months before his death—in which he expressed concern for his friend's health. 'Despite accusing Nores of failing to communicate and raise alarms with the victim's family,' the ruling reads, 'they remained silent about the email through which the accused had expressed his concerns and warned that he would not be able to look after Payne's health.' E! News has reached out to Payne's dad as well as Nores for comment but has not yet heard back. Meanwhile, hotel manager Martin and receptionist Grassi—who were charged after bringing an intoxicated Payne back to his room only for him to later fall from the balcony—were likewise cleared after judges ruled, per Rolling Stone, there was insufficient evidence that the pair acted in 'thoughtless, reckless, or merely negligent behavior.' The ruling notes of the three individuals, the 'formation of this case does not affect their good name and honor.' Two additional hotel workers, Ezequiel Pereyra and Braian Paiz—who were charged with supplying cocaine to Payne—remain behind bars, per Rolling Stone, and await trial. E! News previously attempted to contact Pereyra and Paiz for comment but did not hear back. For more on the investigation, keep reading. When did Liam Payne die?How did Liam Payne die?What else did Liam Payne's autopsy say?What kind of drugs did Liam Payne have in his system?Did Liam Payne die by suicide?What have authorities shared about the events prior to Liam Payne's fall?What was said on the 911 call placed before Liam Payne's death?Have arrests been made in connection to Liam Payne's death?What else has the investigation included?What had Liam Payne shared prior to his death?What has One Direction said about Liam Payne's death?Has Liam Payne been laid to rest? For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Delta Air Lines Offering Passengers $30,000 After Flight Crash Landed
Originally appeared on E! Online Delta Air Lines is aiming to compensate passengers after a harrowing experience. The 76 travelers who were aboard Delta Flight 4819 that crash landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Feb. 17 have been offered $30,000 by the Delta Care Team. A spokesperson from the company assured passengers that, "this gesture has no strings attached and does not affect rights,' according to NBC News. A total of 80 people—76 passengers and four crew members—were onboard the flight coming in from Minneapolis, Minnesota as the plane landed on the runway before hitting the ground and becoming surrounded by a plume of black smoke, subsequently turning completely upside down. Due to the impact, the plane lost the tail and both wings. In total,18 people suffered injuries and three were transported to medical facilities, NBC News reported. The incident was described as 'mass chaos' by a passenger onboard the flight. More from E! Online A$AP Rocky and Rihanna Promise to Name Their Next Baby This After Court Case Miss Teen USA Contestant's Mom Says She Was '3 Minutes From Home' Before Deadly Car Crash OnlyFans Model Lily Phillips Announces Pregnancy After Having Sex With 100 Men in a Day 'I was upside down,' John Nelson told CNN Feb. 17. 'A lady next to me was upside down, and we let ourselves go and fell and hit the ceiling. Which was a surreal feeling, and everybody was like, 'Get out, get out get out.'' Although he walked away from the incident unharmed, John—who recorded his experience being pulled from the flight by first responders—said that he was still filled with emotion. 'Stressed, nervous, shaky,' he told CNN of the aftermath. 'Still a lot of stress. It's amazing that we're still here. Hope to not do that again.' The cause of the flight is still under investigation by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, according to the FAA. However, Delta had no doubts about the skillset of the crew members aboard. "All these pilots train for these conditions,' Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian told CBS Mornings Feb. 19. 'They fly under all kinds of conditions at all the airports in which we rate, so there's nothing specific with respect to experience that I'd look to.' (E! and NBC News are part of the NBCUniversal family.)
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Yahoo
Miss Teen USA Queen Kadance Fredericksen Passes Away at 18
The death of Miss Teen USA queen Kadance Fredericksen has left the community and her family in shock. Known for her role as Miss Okaloosa County Teen USA 2024 and her involvement in Miss Florida Teen USA, she had a promising future. As tributes pour in, the details surrounding her passing continue to emerge. Here are more details about the death of USA pageant queen Kadance Fredericksen. USA pageant queen Kadance Fredericksen, an 18-year-old aspiring veterinarian, has tragically passed away following a car accident in Florida. The Miss Okaloosa County Teen USA 2024 winner was involved in a fatal collision on February 17 in Santa Rosa County. According to authorities, her vehicle unexpectedly veered into oncoming traffic, leading to a head-on crash with a tractor-trailer. She was pronounced dead at the scene, while the truck driver sustained minor injuries. The cause of the accident remains unknown. The Miss Florida USA organization expressed its condolences. In a statement, 'Our pageant community has lost a beautiful soul — one who was a true light in this world. She was ambitious, driven, kind, and a leader among her pageant sisters.' Her mother, Lisa Fredericksen, remembered her as 'generous' and the 'most kindhearted' person. (via PEOPLE) Fredericksen, a student at Baker High School, had recently secured a full-ride scholarship at Mississippi State University. Her family shared that she had been accepted into nine universities and had ambitious plans for her future. Beyond her academic and pageant achievements, she was deeply involved in charitable work. In 2017, she founded Kada's Promise, a nonprofit dedicated to providing comfort items to children in foster care and shelters. Her own experiences inspired this initiative in an abusive home. Her family has encouraged donations to Kada's Promise to honor her legacy. Originally reported by Disheet Maheshwari on ComingSoon. The post Miss Teen USA Queen Kadance Fredericksen Passes Away at 18 appeared first on Mandatory.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Yahoo
What Happened to Queen Kadance Fredericksen? Miss Teen USA Passes Away
The news of pageant queen Kadance Fredericksen's death has left the community and her family in shock. Known for her role as Miss Okaloosa County Teen USA 2024 and her involvement in Miss Florida Teen USA, she had a promising future ahead. As tributes pour in, the details surrounding her passing continue to emerge. Here are more details about the death of USA pageant queen Kadance Fredericksen. USA pageant queen Kadance Fredericksen, an 18-year-old aspiring veterinarian, has tragically passed away following a car accident in Florida. The Miss Okaloosa County Teen USA 2024 winner was involved in a fatal collision on February 17 in Santa Rosa County. According to authorities, her vehicle unexpectedly veered into oncoming traffic, leading to a head-on crash with a tractor-trailer. She was pronounced dead at the scene, while the truck driver sustained minor injuries. The cause of the accident remains unknown. Fredericksen, a student at Baker High School, had recently secured a full-ride scholarship at Mississippi State University. Her family shared that she had been accepted into nine universities and had ambitious plans for her future. Beyond her academic and pageant achievements, she was deeply involved in charitable work. In 2017, she founded Kada's Promise, a nonprofit dedicated to providing comfort items to children in foster care and shelters. Her own experiences inspired this initiative in an abusive home. The Miss Florida USA organization expressed its condolences. In a statement, 'Our pageant community has lost a beautiful soul — one who was a true light in this world. She was ambitious, driven, kind, and a leader among her pageant sisters.' Her mother, Lisa Fredericksen, remembered her as 'generous' and the 'most kindhearted' person. (via PEOPLE) Her family has encouraged donations to Kada's Promise in honor of her legacy. The post What Happened to Queen Kadance Fredericksen? Miss Teen USA Passes Away appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
