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New York Post
18 hours ago
- New York Post
Woman shot at Los Angeles residential day care, suspect arrested
One woman was injured in a shooting at a residential day care in an affluent Los Angeles neighborhood Tuesday afternoon. Authorities responded to the scene at the Kids Dream Learning Center in the Granada Hills neighborhood, just 10 miles south of Santa Clarita, in the early afternoon. 3 A woman was shot in the hand at a residential daycare in Los Angeles' Granada Hills neighborhood. Google Maps Advertisement One woman, who was shot in the hand, reported the shooting to the Los Angeles Police Department over the phone, authorities told NBC Los Angeles. There were children present at the day care during the shooting, but none were injured, officials said. Another woman was also seen being taken away to a nearby hospital, but it was unclear if she was also shot. Advertisement 3 Another woman was also taken away on a stretcher, but it's unclear if she was injured. KABC Both women were conscious when authorities arrived and were taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition, ABC 7 reported. Evidence markers were seen scattered around the front of the two-story daycare. By the time authorities arrived, the suspect had already fled the scene in a grey Tesla. Advertisement But the person was quickly apprehended seven miles south of the shooting. 3 There were children present at the daycare during the shooting, but they were all unharmed, officials said. KABC The suspect's identity has not been released. Footage obtained by KTLA showed an elderly white man with a graying beard being cuffed near the getaway car. The circumstances and a possible motive are still under investigation. Advertisement New York City is no stranger to senseless shootings at youth centers. In 2020, a shirtless gunman opened fire near a day care in the Bronx and sparked a gunfight. Eight children were inside the day care at the time. The center's owner wasn't surprised, but noted that the tykes could've been in serious danger if they'd been leaving when the shooting broke out. In 2022, a 3-year-old girl was struck by a stray bullet outside a day care in Brooklyn. She was hit in the shoulder and had to wear a sling on her arm while she recovered. The child's distraught parents, meanwhile, took the horrific injury as a sign to pack up and leave the area as soon as they could.
UPI
a day ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Mysterious Ring camera footage sparks alien speculation
July 29 (UPI) -- A California woman's doorbell camera captured a video of a mysterious figure that has some residents speculating about alien activity. Jessica Ortiz shared footage to social media showing what her Ring camera picked up outside her Compton home after dark. The video appears to show an unusually-shaped figure walking next to the house. "Someone ANYONE please explain to me what my Ring just caught. I'm not tripping right?" Ortiz wrote. She said her son was equally perplexed by the footage. "He sat up on his bed and he played it like three times," Ortiz told NBC Los Angeles. "When he was done on the third one, he was like, 'Mom, it's an alien. Call the police.' I was like, I'm not calling the police on an alien. I'd sound crazy." Some commenters said the figure resembles an alien or another mysterious creature, while others speculated it could have been a person wearing a hat or a black-clad figure carrying a light-colored bag that showed up on camera as the silhouette of an extra-terrestrial. The video reached more than 1 million views on Instagram, but Ortiz has yet to receive a definitive answer. She said her best guess is still alien activity. "I think god is too creative for us to be the only ones with life," she said.
NBC News
5 days ago
- General
- NBC News
Passengers rattled, 2 crew injured after Southwest plane descends minutes into flight
Minutes after takeoff Friday, a Southwest flight leaving Burbank, California, descended after two onboard alerts, injuring two flight attendants and frightening passengers, the airline and people on board said. Southwest did not provide additional details about the alerts. 'The Crew of Southwest Flight 1496 responded to two onboard traffic alerts Friday afternoon while climbing out of Burbank, Cal., requiring them to climb and descend to comply with the alerts,' Southwest said in a statement. Passengers said they were shaken by the incident, and one said he thought the plane was going to crash. 'Pilot had to dive aggressively to avoid midair collision over Burbank airport,' comedian Jimmy Dore said on X. 'Myself & Plenty of people flew out of their seats & bumped heads on ceiling, a flight attendant needed medical attention.' Passenger Steve Ulasewicz told NBC Los Angeles that the incident happened about eight minutes into the flight and passengers felt 'a significant drop for about two seconds,' which he attributed to turbulence. 'Then maybe like three seconds after that the plane was in a freefall' for around eight to 10 seconds, he told the station by phone. "People were screaming. You know, it was pandemonium. People thought the plane was going down." The Las Vegas-bound plane landed at its destination without incident, Southwest Airlines said. 'No injuries were immediately reported by Customers, but two Flight Attendants are being treated for injuries,' Southwest said. A spokesperson for Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas said that medical personnel responded to the gate and one injured person was transported. The Federal Aviation Administration said it was aware of an incident. "The FAA is in contact with Southwest Airlines and we are investigating," the agency said. "Ensuring the safety of everyone in the national airspace system remains our top priority."
7NEWS
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Hulk Hogan, pro wrestling icon and pop culture mainstay, dies at 71
Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, whose charisma and shirt-ripping showmanship brought the theatrical sports genre to new heights of mainstream popularity, died Thursday in Florida, officials said. He was 71. Clearwater police and firefighters rushed to his home to answer a 'cardiac arrest' call at 9:51am., according to a city statement. First responders then took him to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:17am, Clearwater police Maj. Nate Burnside told reporters. While police will conduct an investigation, 'there are no signs of foul play or suspicious activity related to this call for service,' Burnside added. Hogan died surrounded by loved ones, manager Chris Volo told NBC Los Angeles. 'WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away,' World Wrestling Entertainment said in a statement. 'One of pop culture's most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan's family, friends, and fans.' He'd become a fixture in Republican politics in recent years and appeared at last year's GOP convention, ripping open his shirt to hype Donald Trump's presidential campaign. 'We lost a great friend today, the 'Hulkster.' Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way — Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart,' Trump said in a statement posted on his Truth Social page. 'He entertained fans from all over the World, and the cultural impact he had was massive.' Vice President JD Vance said he vividly recalled how much fun he had watching Hogan perform in his childhood. 'Hulk Hogan was a great American icon. One of the first people I ever truly admired as a kid,' Vance said in a statement. 'The last time I saw him we promised we'd get beers together next time we saw each other. The next time will have to be on the other side, my friend! Rest in peace.' Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Hogan's passing will strike an emotional chord for an entier generation. 'I was sad to see the news that Hulk Hogan passed away today. He was a major icon for anybody in GenX,' DeSantis said. 'So I was really sad to see that and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and people throughout this region of Florida, because I know so many people cared about him.' The wrestler also played a huge role in the demise of popular news and gossip website He won a $140 million, invasion-of-privacy lawsuit in 2016 against the New York City outlet — a lawsuit funded by tech billionaire Peter Thiel — after it posted graphic video of him having sex with the wife of his friend, shock jock Bubba the Love Sponge Clem. Gawker shut down months after the devastating verdict. Hogan — whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea — earned fame for his theatrical wrestling performances. His career began in 1977, spending his early years wrestling in regional promotions across the U.S., including the World Wrestling Federation, and even competing in Japan. Hogan's over-the-top performances led to the Hulkamania craze of the 1980s, which reached its apex when he was pitted against fellow wrestling superstar André the Giant in a famously heated feud. Hogan's body slam of André at Wrestlemania III is now one of the iconic moments in professional wrestling history. In The True Story of WrestleMania, Hogan said he never dreamed he could have had the chance to wrestle in New York City's Madison Square Garden. 'And then once I'd made that huge step into the big leagues, WrestleMania was something that I didn't understand,' Hogan said. Hogan made what was considered a controversial move by leaving the WWF in the 1990s and later joining the rival organization at the time, World Championship Wrestling. The move gave his career new life as he led the New World Order, a faction of black-and-white-clad wrestlers who played the roles of supervillains in the league. While Hogan was well-known to wrestling fans, he became a household name after making appearances in several films and television shows that widened his appeal in popular culture. He appeared in the third installment of the Rocky film franchise in which he took on the title character, played by Sylvester Stallone, in a fight between wrestler and boxer. Hogan's family had a reality series on VH1 in the mid-2000s named Hogan Knows Best, following the lives of his then-wife, Linda, and their two children, Brooke and Nick. The show was canceled in 2007 after his son was seriously injured in a car accident in Clearwater and was charged with reckless driving. Linda Hogan filed for divorce the same year, ending more than two decades of marriage. Hogan was dogged by allegations of racism about 10 years ago, when he was accused of racism due to his apparent casual use of the N-word. The WWE removed him from its Hall of Fame in 2015, saying it was 'committed to embracing and celebrating individuals from all backgrounds as demonstrated by the diversity of our employees, performers and fans worldwide.' Hogan's apologies, though, earned him a second chance and the WWE reinstated him in 2018. 'I've been praying for this day and I finally feel like I made it back home,' he said in a statement at that time. That episode of his life might have left a lingering impact on his legacy to some younger fans. He was lustily booed by fans at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles during a 'Monday Night Raw' appearance in January, in what turned out to be his final major public event. But old school wrestling aficionados will always have a soft spot for the Hulkster, who was crucial in growing pro wrestling from a niche genre to a massive pop culture presence. Fellow wrestling icon Ric Flair said he was Absolutely Shocked to learn of Hogan's passing. Flair recalled how Hogan loaned him money when the former's son, Reid Flair, was sick. 'Our Friendship Has Meant The World To Me,' Flair said in a statement. 'He Was Always There For Me Even When I Didn't Ask For Him To Be.'
The Guardian
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Hulk Hogan, wrestling star and actor, dies aged 71
Hulk Hogan, the wrestling star turned vocal supporter of Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71, his manager confirmed. Chris Volo told NBC Los Angeles that Hogan, given name Terry Gene Bollea, suffered a cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida, and died surrounded by his family. Rumors about Hogan's health have swirled for weeks, after he reportedly was hospitalized. Just last week, his wife, Sky, denied rumors that he was in a coma, stating that his heart was 'strong' after multiple surgeries. Instantly recognizable from his blonde horseshoe mustache and bandannas, Hogan was one of the most popular wrestling stars of the 1980s and considered one of the sport's greatest of all time. Known for his ring theatrics and sizable physique – in his prime, Hogan clocked in at 6ft 7in and weighed 320lb – he helped transform professional wrestling into home entertainment, primarily through his partnership with Worldwide Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and the performance routine known as Hulkamania. The entertainment company also confirmed Hogan's death and mourned its former star in a statement on X: 'WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture's most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan's family, friends, and fans.' 'The Hulkster' headlined WrestleMania, WWE's signature event, eight times, including a seminal showdown in 1987 with his 520lb mentor Andre the Giant at Michigan's Pontiac Silverdome, before a then record crowd of 93,173. Hogan won the WWE championship six times during his career. In 1996, Hogan founded the New World Order (NWO) and became Hollywood Hulk Hogan. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005, only to have his status revoked after scandal following the release of a secret recording of a sexual encounter, during which Hogan made numerous racist comments. The 2010s blog Gawker first published the recording; Hogan subsequently sued the website, winning and forcing it out of business. Hogan was once again inducted in 2020, as he became a more prominent figure in Donald Trump's 'Make America Great Again' (Maga) political movement. He starred at the 2024 Republican national convention, ripping off his shirt, WWE-style, to reveal a Trump 2024 T-shirt. Ever the performer, Hogan maintained a decades-long acting career, appearing in the 1982 film Rocky III as the character Thunderlips, as well as films such as No Holds Barred, Suburban Commando, Mr Nanny, Santa With Muscles and the 1994 syndicated series Thunder in Paradise. As one of the most recognizable figures of the 1980s – at his peak, he was the most requested celebrity for the Make-a-Wish foundation – Hogan appeared as himself in many shows and movies, including the A-Team, Baywatch, Gremlins 2: The New Batch, Spy Hard and Muppets From Space. He also lent his voice to episodes of Robot Chicken and American Dad! In 1985, he co-hosted Saturday Night Live along with Mr T. The same year, he was the star of his own cartoon series on CBS, Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling. Hogan parlayed his fame into reality television, starring on the VH1 reality show Hogan Knows Best along with his then wife Linda and his children Brooke and Nick, from 2005 until 2007. The Guardian has reached out to Hogan's reps for comment. Tributes began pouring in on social media in the hours after his death, including from Maga political figures with whom he campaigned in 2024. 'We all have fond memories of Hulk Hogan,' wrote Mike Johnson, the Republican speaker of the House, on X, alongside two photos – one with Hogan, and the other of Hogan arm-wrestling Trump. 'From my childhood in the '80s, to campaigning with him last year, I always saw him as a giant in stature and in life. May he rest in peace.' 'I Am Absolutely Shocked To Hear About The Passing Of My Close Friend,' Hogan's friend and fellow wrestling star Ric Flair posted on X. 'Hulk Has Been By My Side Since We Started In The Wrestling Business. An Incredible Athlete, Talent, Friend, And Father! Our Friendship Has Meant The World To Me.'
