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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Woman chokes dog until it's left wheezing in video 'too disturbing to watch'
A woman in Ohio, US, has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty and domestic violence after a disturbing video of her allegedly attacking her boyfriend and a dog circulated on social media A woman is facing criminal charges after a disturbing video allegedly showing her choking a dog circulated on social media. The Butler County Sheriff's Office in Ohio announced that 28-year-old Katelin Conklin has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty and domestic violence. Her arrest followed an investigation triggered by the release of the video last month. According to authorities, the video shows Conklin physically assaulting her boyfriend and violently attacking a dog. The footage allegedly captures Conklin punching her boyfriend and choking the dog, which can be heard struggling to breathe. She is also seen forcefully throwing the animal to the ground. Deputies responded to a residence on Buena Avenue after receiving the video. Following conversations with both Conklin and her boyfriend, she was taken into custody. 'This type of behaviour is unacceptable,' said Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones. 'We take both domestic violence and animal cruelty very seriously and will always pursue charges when the evidence supports it.' It comes after a Brazilian beauty queen was stripped of her title and now faces jail after a video of her surfaced online allegedly attacking a cat with a firecracker. The incident is thought to have taken place around New Year in Araucaria, a city in the state of Parana, Brazil. Beauty queen Gabrielly Palacio, 19, was allegedly seen lighting a firecracker and throwing it towards a cat as she laughed with a friend. Following the video's release, Palacio was stripped of her 'Miss Araucaria 2024' title by the pageant organisers. Animal rights activists have also widely condemned the act and demanded legal action. Under Brazilian law, animal abuse is punishable by up to five years in prison. Local authorities say they are currently investigating the incident, while Palacio has not issued a public statement regarding the allegations. The clip, which the Mirror has chosen not to share, sparked outrage on social media, with several disgusted viewers slamming Palacio's actions and calling for accountability. One user wrote: "This is absolutely disgusting. She should face the full consequences of her actions." Another said: "It's sad to see someone in her position behaving like this. A crown comes with responsibility." One user argued: "I think she needs education on animal rights rather than punishment. People make mistakes." The case has renewed calls for stricter enforcement of animal protection laws in Brazil. It comes after the RSPCA claimed young people are at risk of being desensitised to animal cruelty as 'terrifyingly high' numbers are now exposed to vile images online. The charity found more than two-fifths of people aged 16 and 17 and almost a third of 18 to 24s have seen avoidable animal suffering online, compared with a fifth of all people. Reports to its emergency line about animal cruelty on social media were on course to hit a four-year high. Since the start of 2020, there have been 2,000 reports logged. he RSPCA claims there is a 'compassion gap' between generations, with those spending the most time online having the least favourable opinions about animal welfare. Chief executive Chris Sherwood said: 'There's a growing concern the proliferation of abuse content online risks normalising animal harm, pain and suffering. We're concerned by the high numbers of young people being exposed to such images.'
GMA Network
23-05-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
JRU completes reverse sweep vs Perpetual for back-to-back wins
NCAA Jose Rizal University exemplified heart and passion on Friday as they pulled off a come-from-behind win against the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA, 18-25, 17-25, 31-29, 25-20, 15-12, in the NCAA Season 100 women's volleyball tournament at the Filoil Centre in San Juan. The win came after JRU's victory last Tuesday against San Beda University. After a tight third set which the Lady Bombers eventually claimed, momentum shifted on their side as they kept Perpetual at bay. The deciding set, however, was another close one with both teams tied at seven before Geraldine Palacio's attack went out to hand the lead to JRU. A block from the Lady Bombers' side widened the gap but Palacio's tip trimmed down the deficit. JRU and Perpetual tied the set again at 11 but errors marred the latter's offense to give the Lady Bombers a two-point advantage. Jem Menor tried to salvage the Lady ALTAs' hopes but Czarina Ramos' attack sent JRU to match point. Eventually, Kring Batara's block sealed the victory for JRU. While the wins came in late in the season for JRU, head coach Mia Tioseco said the wins are just results of their hard work. "Sadly ngayon lang namin nakukuha [ang panalo] na pa-end na but at least better late than never, sabi nga nila. Happy ako na at least nare-realize nila na kaya nila, or 'yung pinaghirapan nila, may pinuntahan naman eh, kailangan lang talaga nila tapangan," Tioseco told GMA News Online. Del Pilar had a game-high 20 points from 16 attacks and made four out of JRU's nine blocks, while Ramos, Kyla Jasareno, and Nicole Deala had 14 points apiece. Jerry Lyn Laurente, meanwhile, had 23 excellent sets. Winnie Bedaña had 18 points, while Shai Omipon and Camille Bustamante had 16 points, respectively. JRU improved to 3-14 and will still face Colegio de San Juan de Letran on Sunday before wrapping its season, while Perpetual will take on De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde next on the same day. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'Recession To Hit' Mexico, Says Analyst As GDP Contracts, Inflation Eases, Banxico Faces Pressure
Mexico's economy is slipping into recession, and according to JPMorgan analyst Steven Palacio, it's no longer a question of if, but how deep. "We now think a recession is unavoidable" due to weak economic momentum, declining private consumption, and sluggish manufacturing, Palacio warned. The bank now expects first-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) to shrink by 1.5% quarter-over-quarter on an annualized basis. That's a sharp revision from its previous forecast of 0.5% growth. This follows a 2.5% GDP decline in the fourth quarter, putting Mexico on track for a full-year contraction of 0.2%. Don't Miss: Deloitte's fastest-growing software company partners with Amazon, Walmart & Target – Many are rushing to grab 4,000 of its pre-IPO shares for just $0.26/share! Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — this is your last chance to become an investor for $0.80 per share. JPMorgan's latest data shows Mexico's GDP proxy was down 0.2% in January, following a 1.1% month-over-month drop in December. "Momentum was already weak coming into the new year," Palacio noted, adding that January's GDP level is tracking a 3.1% annualized contraction in the first quarter. Services, which had already declined 0.8% in December, remained flat in January, further confirming a deteriorating growth outlook. Palacio pointed out that Mexico's economic drivers have shifted significantly. "For many quarters domestic demand single-handedly drove growth, largely driven by private consumption, but also by investment,' he added. Investment was the first to falter, followed by private consumption, which is now feeling the strain of slowing job creation. External demand, particularly in manufacturing, has failed to offset these weaknesses, as production has remained inconsistent. Trending: The average American couple has saved this much money for retirement —? While economic growth deteriorates, inflation is cooling faster than expected. Core inflation has dropped to 3.56% year-over-year, with core services inflation finally slipping below 5%. Palacio noted, "The downward pull from cyclical weakness in the economy is becoming more noticeable in non-tradable prices." He also highlighted a decline in housing inflation, with non-tourism services now following the same trend. Given these developments, JPMorgan sees an increasingly dovish stance from the Bank of Mexico (Banxico). Palacio believes the case for "back-to-back 50 basis point rate cuts at least in the next couple of meetings is strong," with risks skewed toward even deeper easing. The bank continues to project a year-end interest rate of 7.5% but sees further downside Mexico's economic downturn accelerating and inflation cooling, investors should brace for further volatility in the Mexican peso and local equities. The iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (NYSE:EWW), which tracks major Mexican stocks, could face downward pressure if GDP contracts as sharply as JPMorgan predicts. Key Mexican companies with exposure to domestic demand, such as Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV (OTCPK:GRBMF) and Walmart Inc's (NYSE:WMT) Mexican entity, Walmart de México y Centroamérica, could also be impacted as consumer spending weakens. Palacio's note follows a report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, which blames the global trade war for hurting Mexico's economy. With Mexico's growth story shifting from expansion to contraction, investors will need to adjust their strategies accordingly. Read Next: Inspired by Uber and Airbnb – Deloitte's fastest-growing software company is transforming 7 billion smartphones into income-generating assets – with $1,000 you can invest at just $0.26/share! Bezos' Favorite Real Estate Platform Launches A Way To Ride The Ongoing Private Credit Boom Image: Shutterstock UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? This article 'Recession To Hit' Mexico, Says Analyst As GDP Contracts, Inflation Eases, Banxico Faces Pressure originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Sign in to access your portfolio
The Guardian
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Aurelio obituary
Aurelio Martínez, who has died aged 55 in a plane crash off Roatán island in Honduras, was a musician and politician who became the leading cultural ambassador for the Garifuna people. Known simply as Aurelio, the name he used for his recordings with Peter Gabriel's Real World label, he kept alive, and updated, the music and stories of the Garifuna, descendants of African enslaved people who trace their history back to a 17th-century shipwreck on the Caribbean island of St Vincent. There they lived with local Arawaks, forming a distinctive community until they were forced out by the British in the late 18th century, settling along the Caribbean coastlands of Belize, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Honduras – where Aurelio was born. Their music, a mixture of African and Caribbean styles known as Paranda, was popularised in Europe by Andy Palacio, the first international Garifuna star. Aurelio shared his love of the songs of their heritage, and came to the attention of Palacio, who lived up the coast in Belize. He invited Aurelio to take part in a Garifuna music festival and introduced him to Ivan Duran, a Belize-based producer who runs the Stonetree record label. Duran, who had been 'struggling to find young Paranda musicians, because no one was playing that kind of music', brought the two singers together for his 1995 compilation set, Paranda. In 2004 he also produced and released Aurelio's solo album, Garifuna Soul, in which he sang and played acoustic guitar on a set that included traditional and self-composed songs – with Palacio singing on one track and Duran adding electric guitar. It was the first time a Paranda album had been released by a young, up-and-coming Garifuna artist, and, an instant classic in Belize, it launched Aurelio's musical career. Soon afterwards Aurelio began to move into politics. He had already been a councillor in La Ceiba, a port city in northern Honduras, and in 2005 became one of the first people of African descent to be elected to the Honduras national congress – though even as a politician he kept playing music, saying, 'I don't make music to make money, I play to support my culture.' In 2007 he played on Palacio's classic album Wátina. The death of Palacio in 2008, at the age of 48, made Aurelio rethink his career. He left a congress session to travel to Belize for Palacio's funeral, then began giving concerts in his honour. After discussions with Duran, he decided to record a new album, continuing Palacio's legacy but exploring new approaches to Garifuna styles. Music, rather than politics, now took up most of his time – obviously to the annoyance of his constituents, for in the 2009 poll he failed to get re-elected. By that time Aurelio had begun recording a new album in a Garifuna community on the Honduran coast, with the aim of mixing traditional styles with influences from across the Caribbean. He then added in African influences, after travelling to Senegal, (with Duran), as one of the three finalists in a Rolex mentoring scheme. The winner would work with the Senegalese star Youssou N'Dour – and N'Dour chose Aurelio. He was mentored by N'Dour for a year, travelling several times to meet him in Senegal and elsewhere. N'Dour and members of his band contributed to the album, Laru Beya, as did other Senegalese stars, including members of Orchestra Baobab, and it was hailed as one of the best world music recordings of 2011, with songs that ranged from lilting, languid pieces to a lament on the horrors of slavery. It even included a song by Aurelio's mother, Maria, who also made a brief appearance on the album. Now recognised as a worthy successor to Palacio, Aurelio followed up with concert tours and two further albums, Lándini (2014) and Darandi (2017). The latter was a rousing set recorded live at the Real World studios in Wiltshire, soon after he had played at Womad in the UK. Thereafter Aurelio continued performing for the Garifuna community in Belize, Honduras and the US, to where his mother had relocated. 'We took it easy,' said Duran. 'We had done such great work and were at a loss as to what to do next without repeating what we had done – which was an evolution of Paranda from raw styles to something more sophisticated.' Aurelio was born in Plaplaya, a village of farmers and fishermen on the Honduras coast. His father, Sinforiano, was known locally as a fine Paranda singer, while his mother, Maria (nee Suazo), was an accomplished musician and composer. The first songs Aurelio learned were from his parents, and as a child he learned to play Garifuna drums, also making himself a guitar. He began performing at Garifuna ceremonies, and when he left home at the age of 14 to attend secondary school in La Ceiba he expanded his musical range. He worked with pop groups, playing punta rock (Garifuna-influenced songs with electric guitars), and founded a Garifuna ensemble, Lita Ariran, with whom he recorded Songs of the Garifuna (1994) before meeting Palacio and Duran, and taking the music he had loved since childhood to an international audience. Aurelio is survived by 10 children, his mother, three sisters and four brothers. Aurelio Martínez Suazo, musician amd politician, born 26 September 1969; died 17 March 2025
