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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
13-Year-Old Boy Dies After Fall Under 'Dual Tires' of Memorial Day Parade Float: Police
A 13-year-old boy has died after falling from a trailer while participating in a Memorial Day parade float in the city of Green, Ohio, on Monday, May 26, authorities have confirmed The teenager, who hasn't been named, was transported to hospital, but later died from his injuries Police confirmed the boy had been "struck by the dual tires of the trailer" in the "tragic incident"A 13-year-old boy has died after falling from a trailer being used for a Memorial Day parade float in Ohio, authorities have confirmed. On Monday, May 26 at approximately 11:23 a.m. local time, the teenager "participating in the parade fell from a trailer" in "a tragic incident," the Summit County Sheriff's Office said in a news release shared on Facebook. "Following the fall, the juvenile was struck by the dual tires of the trailer," police added, confirming that he later died from his injuries. The release stated, "Green Fire EMS personnel, who were on-site providing support for the event, immediately responded to the scene." "The teen was transported to Akron City Hospital. Despite emergency medical efforts, the injuries sustained were severe, and the juvenile was later pronounced deceased at Akron Children's Hospital," police shared. "The incident remains under investigation," the sheriff's office stated. The Green Fire Department said in a separate Facebook post that the child had been "riding on the trailer pulled by a pickup truck" when the tragedy occurred. "The child fell off the front of the trailer and sustained severe injuries. The child attended North Canton City Schools," the post said. The name of the teenager has not been released by authorities. The city of Green's mayor, Rocco Yeargin, said of the incident, "Our hearts go out to the family this time a terrible loss, we look to support them as a Green community any way that we can," per News 5 Cleveland. "Our school district has reached out to the school district of North Canton to offer counselors that will be in action to help their students walk through this issue," he added, according to the outlet. 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. North Canton City Schools District also said in a statement, "We are deeply saddened to have been informed of the passing of one of our North Canton City Schools students," News 5 Cleveland reported. "There is no greater tragedy than the death of a young person, and we offer our sincere condolences and support to the family. Our crisis management team is taking action and will provide counselors and supports to students and staff throughout the district grieving this tragic loss," the message added, per the outlet. "To respect the privacy of the family and the ongoing Summit County Sheriff's Office investigation, that is all the information we have to share at this time," the statement concluded. The Summit County Sheriff's Office, a spokesperson for the City of Green and North Canton City Schools didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man Fatally Shot While Mowing His Lawn in Broad Daylight in Suspected Murder-Suicide: Reports
A man in Cleveland, Ohio, has died after being shot while mowing his lawn in the middle of the day in a suspected murder-suicide, according to multiple local reports The victim has been identified as Thomas Overall, 68, per Cleveland 19 News, Fox 8 News and News 5 Cleveland The suspected shooter was discovered deceased from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a vehicle nearby, News 5 Cleveland statedA man in Cleveland, Ohio, has died after being fatally shot while mowing his lawn in broad daylight in a suspected murder-suicide, according to reports. On Wednesday, May 14, at approximately 1:30 p.m. local time, the Cleveland Police Department was called to the 15700 block of Munn Road in the West Park neighborhood, Cleveland 19 News reported. Officers found a man who had been fatally shot at the scene. Per Fox 8 News, News 5 Cleveland and Cleveland 19 News, the victim has been identified as Thomas Overall, 68. A neighbor told Cleveland 19 News that Overall had been out mowing the lawn at the time of the shooting. Cleveland Police found the suspect dead inside a vehicle nearby on Hogsback Lane near the Stinchcomb-Groth Memorial in the Rocky River Reservation, according to News 5 Cleveland. The suspect was discovered deceased with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the outlet stated. Tributes have been pouring in for Overall, with his loved ones telling Fox 8 News in a statement, "Tom's immediate and extended family are shocked and grief-stricken over his loss. He was well-liked and well-loved by everyone who knew him." "Originally from Missouri, Tom moved to Cleveland with a job opportunity decades ago. He quickly adopted Cleveland as his hometown and loved it here. He loved his neighborhood and his neighbors and the family is appreciative of all the prayers and love shown by those neighbors during this difficult time," they added, per the outlet. The victim was preparing to go on a hiking trip to Spain with members of the Cleveland Hiking Club (CHC) on Friday, May 16, Fox 8 News stated. CHC President, Sharon Uhl, said in a statement, 'Tom was a member of CHC since 2013 and hiked almost 6,000 miles with us. Many members knew him and hiked those miles with him, enjoying his company on the trail," the outlet reported. "He planned to leave May 16 for a 2-week hike in Spain with a group of CHC members. We are shocked and saddened by his needless death. A wonderful person, a loss for so many!' Uhl added, per the publication. Cleveland Ward 17 Councilman Charles Slife said in a Facebook post on Wednesday, "I visited and spoke with neighbors, who are understandably shocked and distraught … Please pray for the victim and for his neighbors who are processing this senseless act of violence." Debbie Orlosky, who lived close by, said of Overall, "He was the greatest ... We just, we just loved him; all of us," per News 5 Cleveland. Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb said of the shooting at a town hall meeting on Wednesday, "I know today has been a challenging day in the neighborhood. Our hearts and our prayers are with the victims of the murder-suicide that took place earlier today," the outlet stated. Neighbors described the suspect as a "volatile" person who has reportedly had multiple run-ins with the law and other residents, Fox 8 News noted, while also highlighting that the investigation is ongoing. The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner tells PEOPLE that they do not have any further information to release as of the time of publication. Cleveland Police Department and a spokesperson for Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb's office didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man Fatally Shot While Mowing His Lawn in Broad Daylight in Suspected Murder-Suicide: Reports
A man in Cleveland, Ohio, has died after being shot while mowing his lawn in the middle of the day in a suspected murder-suicide, according to multiple local reports The victim has been identified as Thomas Overall, 68, per Cleveland 19 News, Fox 8 News and News 5 Cleveland The suspected shooter was discovered deceased from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a vehicle nearby, News 5 Cleveland statedA man in Cleveland, Ohio, has died after being fatally shot while mowing his lawn in broad daylight in a suspected murder-suicide, according to reports. On Wednesday, May 14, at approximately 1:30 p.m. local time, the Cleveland Police Department was called to the 15700 block of Munn Road in the West Park neighborhood, Cleveland 19 News reported. Officers found a man who had been fatally shot at the scene. Per Fox 8 News, News 5 Cleveland and Cleveland 19 News, the victim has been identified as Thomas Overall, 68. A neighbor told Cleveland 19 News that Overall had been out mowing the lawn at the time of the shooting. Cleveland Police found the suspect dead inside a vehicle nearby on Hogsback Lane near the Stinchcomb-Groth Memorial in the Rocky River Reservation, according to News 5 Cleveland. The suspect was discovered deceased with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the outlet stated. Tributes have been pouring in for Overall, with his loved ones telling Fox 8 News in a statement, "Tom's immediate and extended family are shocked and grief-stricken over his loss. He was well-liked and well-loved by everyone who knew him." "Originally from Missouri, Tom moved to Cleveland with a job opportunity decades ago. He quickly adopted Cleveland as his hometown and loved it here. He loved his neighborhood and his neighbors and the family is appreciative of all the prayers and love shown by those neighbors during this difficult time," they added, per the outlet. The victim was preparing to go on a hiking trip to Spain with members of the Cleveland Hiking Club (CHC) on Friday, May 16, Fox 8 News stated. CHC President, Sharon Uhl, said in a statement, 'Tom was a member of CHC since 2013 and hiked almost 6,000 miles with us. Many members knew him and hiked those miles with him, enjoying his company on the trail," the outlet reported. "He planned to leave May 16 for a 2-week hike in Spain with a group of CHC members. We are shocked and saddened by his needless death. A wonderful person, a loss for so many!' Uhl added, per the publication. Cleveland Ward 17 Councilman Charles Slife said in a Facebook post on Wednesday, "I visited and spoke with neighbors, who are understandably shocked and distraught … Please pray for the victim and for his neighbors who are processing this senseless act of violence." Debbie Orlosky, who lived close by, said of Overall, "He was the greatest ... We just, we just loved him; all of us," per News 5 Cleveland. Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb said of the shooting at a town hall meeting on Wednesday, "I know today has been a challenging day in the neighborhood. Our hearts and our prayers are with the victims of the murder-suicide that took place earlier today," the outlet stated. Neighbors described the suspect as a "volatile" person who has reportedly had multiple run-ins with the law and other residents, Fox 8 News noted, while also highlighting that the investigation is ongoing. The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner tells PEOPLE that they do not have any further information to release as of the time of publication. Cleveland Police Department and a spokesperson for Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb's office didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ohio couple swindled out of thousands in fake check, gift card scam after being promised an $8,000 loan
When Tony Brown got a call in late November from someone named "Emily" who said they worked for a company called Moneypark Finance, he thought his prayers had been answered. According to News 5 Cleveland, Tony and his wife, Christina, had been seeking a personal loan to furnish their new home and buy Christmas gifts for their kids. Emily just happened to offer them the chance to borrow $8,000. But the Elyria, Ohio, couple ended up walking straight into a nightmare that continues to haunt them. An investigation by the local broadcaster found no evidence that Moneypark Finance existed, and the couple had been swindled for thousands of dollars in a check scam. 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 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) Nervous about the stock market in 2025? Find out how you can access this $1B private real estate fund (with as little as $10) "It's depressing because we really haven't been able to get caught back up on everything," Christina told News 5 in a story published April 17. Now, the couple wants to warn others. Here's how the scam worked, along with some tips on how to avoid a similar situation. The Browns say Emily told them they could borrow funds, but there was a catch. Because the couple had poor credit, she said they'd have to print the loan checks themselves, which were sent by email. The couple was instructed to buy blank check paper and print them out. Next, the Browns say they were told to deposit the checks into their account at different Fifth Third Bank locations. Afterward, they were to buy gift cards and forward the codes on those card. The instructions left them scrambling. "I'm getting off work and I'm running around Lorain County trying to get these checks done and deposited, and then have to turn right back around and go buy gift cards,' Christina explained. She began to get upset, and Tony acknowledged the situation was a little odd "When the bank accepted my first one, I was like this might be cool," he said. "I didn't know she was going to make me do it again and again." The couple got fed up and spoke directly with their bank. Now, Tony says, his bank account has been locked and he has to pay thousands of dollars for the fake checks. "I'm having to work more shifts at work to be able to get caught up and [Tony is] doing a lot as well," Christina said. "I feel like an idiot," Tony said. Read more: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has an important message for the next wave of American retirees — here's how he says you can best weather the US retirement crisis Unfortunately, banks don't usually refund money if you are a victim of a check scam. Fake check scams take many forms, from promises of a phony loan to being hired for a fake job to being "overpaid" for something you sell. What many have in common is that you're given a bad check to cash and told you must buy and provide gift cards in exchange. Since banks often make deposited funds available quickly, you may think the money is safely in your account — but it's not. To avoid a similar scam, you should always research a company carefully before you agree to any financial transactions. In this case, News 5 tried to track down Moneypark Finance but couldn't track down a representative after calling several numbers linked to the company. Journalists even traveled to Houston, Texas, to visit the address listed on the company's website — but it didn't exist. There was a hotel standing where the address would have been, with no sign of a Moneypark Finance inside. Be wary if any business asks for anything other than a conventional means of payment. "Anybody telling you to print checks, anybody telling you to buy gift cards … if they have a special payment method in mind, it's probably a special case of being scammed," Ryan Lippe, Consumer Educator with the Ohio Attorney General's Office, told News 5. Lastly, avoid doing business with any company that pressures you to act quickly or calls you out of the blue. If you get a phone call from a company asking for money or financial information, the best thing to do is just hang up. Scammers "want you to act fast," Lippe said. "They want you to think flat-footed. They don't want you to be thinking with a rational mind." 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 Robert Kiyosaki warns of a 'Greater Depression' coming to the US — with millions of Americans going poor. But he says these 2 'easy-money' assets will bring in 'great wealth'. How to get in now This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.
Hindustan Times
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Why is Johnny Somali facing 31-year prison sentence in South Korea? Full list of charges explained
Johnny Somali, the popular streamer whose real name is Ramsey Khalid Ismael, is under legal fire in South Korea with a new sex crime charge that could potentially land him up to 31 years in prison. This latest accusation adds to the growing list of legal troubles surrounding the American content creator, whose provocative behaviour while streaming overseas has frequently attracted controversy and scrutiny from authorities. Also Read: Meteorologist Mark Johnson exits News 5 Cleveland: What really happened? Previously banned from Japan and Israel, the streamer visited South Korea in 2024, where he displayed provocative behaviour as he harassed local people, disrupted businesses and challenged other streamers only to provoke them. He even got knocked out by a former Korean Navy SEAL officer during one of his antics, while the officer was fined for assault. His woes began with allegations that he distributed a deepfake video showing him kissing popular Korean streamer BongBong. According to Legal Mindset, a YouTube lawyer, a second deepfake charge has now been filed against Somali, possibly involving other prominent Korean figures with whom he had previously clashed online. In South Korea, the distribution of deepfake videos is treated as a sex crime, and each count results in 10.5 years in prison, as reported by The Express Tribune. Also Read: Karoline Leavitt gets brutally mocked for 'Carla Hayden inappropriate books' remark Johnny Somali has already pleaded guilty on one count of Obstruction of Business, which carries 5 years alone and was charged for the same count a second time. Thus, adding up to his prior charges, he currently faces a possible 31 years of sentence in prison if found guilty. In addition to the deepfake charges, Johnny Somali is facing a series of serious allegations, including threats to spread HIV, promoting North Korean propaganda, and breaching anti-terrorism laws. These claims have yet to result in formal charges, but they remain under active investigation by South Korean authorities.
