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Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pete Davidson Says It's 'Been My Dream' to Become a Dad in First Comments Since Elsie Hewitt Announced She's Expecting
Pete Davidson is one 'happy' future father. 'I'm very lucky and very, very happy,' Davidson, 31, told E! News at the New York City premiere of his new film, The Home, on Tuesday, July 22. The statement marked the Saturday Night Live star's first comments since his girlfriend, Elsie Hewitt, announced on July 16 that they are going to have their first baby together. Davidson told the outlet he is looking forward to 'being able to take care of something and show it the childhood I didn't have." "I assume you just try to give them what you didn't have, and what you didn't like, not do it,' he said. 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. His friends, including Adam Sandler, have been supportive and believe he's going to be a great dad, Davidson said. "Everybody's just been super excited for me, because they know it's been my dream," Davidson said. "They all just have been like, 'You're going to be great at this. It's the best thing you'll ever do in your life.' " He added that Sandler 'gave me some great advice." 'It's been really nice that everyone's super excited,' Davidson continued. Davidson and Hewitt, 29, have been linked since March, when they were seen together in Palm Beach, Fla. Two months later, a source told PEOPLE they moved in together. Then, on July 16, Hewitt confirmed they are expecting when she shared a gallery of photos on Instagram that included a picture of a sonogram. 'Welp now everyone knows we had sex,' Hewitt captioned the post. 'They're both very nurturing people and are very, very happy together and to be starting a family,' an insider told PEOPLE last week. "They've been sharing privately with loved ones, and it's a really sweet time after everything Pete has overcome. He's so excited. He's always wanted to be a dad." A second source told PEOPLE that the couple are 'happy and cannot wait to welcome their baby' and that Davidson has 'grown up a lot, and he's so excited about this next chapter as a dad." Davidson's latest movie, The Home, is a horror film directed by James DeMonaco. It hits theaters on Friday, July 25, and also stars John Glover and Bruce Altman. Read the original article on People
CBC
7 hours ago
- CBC
Vigil held in New York for Montreal girl allegedly killed by father
Vigil held in New York for Montreal girl allegedly killed by father | Hanomansing Tonight News Duration 3:48 A vigil was held in Ticonderoga, N.Y., Tuesday evening to remember Melina Frattolin, a nine-year-old Montreal girl whose body was found in the shallow water of a pond in the town on Sunday. Her father has been charged with second-degree murder and concealment of a human corpse.
SBS Australia
12 hours ago
- General
- SBS Australia
I survived 10 years alone in an Australian rainforest. I didn't want to be found
What happens when someone vanishes and what questions do they leave behind? Insight explores why some might choose to go missing, while also asking what it's like for those left wondering — families, friends, police. Watch Insight episode Gone Missing on SBS On Demand . There were a series of unfortunate events that led to me living on a lava rock in a rainforest when I was a middle-aged man. Even before I'd formed my first memories, I'd already developed an innate awareness around my own safety. My father was the most dangerous person in my life. When I was 10 years old in 1965, my mother took me and four of my siblings to visit our aunty. Where we actually ended up that day was an orphanage. It was a cruel trick; one that led me to mistrust the world , and everyone in it, from that point on. I hated society, and from what I could tell, society hated me. Acting out and contempt for the world saw me in and out of juvenile detention centres until I was 19 years old. Then, that was that. I was apparently fit to be released into society. Having spent most of my life locked up until then, I knew very little about the world I'd just been let loose in. I couldn't read or write that well; a combination of lack of skills and an unsavoury attitude meant that I was great for the labouring jobs nobody else wanted. I also had developed an unquenchable thirst for alcohol and drugs. Anything to kill the pain. Anything to forget. There is a lot more to my story, but I was mostly homeless throughout my 20s, and all my 30s and 40s. Making a home of the rainforest When I finally wandered into the Goonengerry National Park near Mullumbimby, northern NSW at age 35, something struck me. For the first time, I felt at peace. Not knowing what home felt like, I questioned if this was it. I decided to stay the night, then another. Before I knew it, I was working out how to live in a rainforest. Gregory aged 25, a decade before he entered the rainforest. Source: Supplied I made my camp on a lava rock where I always kept a roaring fire; I did not have shelter nor swag, and I slept on ferns. "What did you eat up there?" is a question I've often been asked. The answer: anything I could catch. I ate bats that I shot from trees with slingshots fashioned from a T-shirt. I ate worms. Food was scarce. 'Those aliens were real to me' Finally, after eating all the critters around my camp, it had become apparent that if I wanted to stay on the mountain, I needed to find something to trade with the townsfolk nearby. I grew a small crop of marijuana, made wood carvings and collected the skins of lizards and snakes. It was a three-day walk from the mountain to the closest town. I only ventured near people when I absolutely had to. Sometimes it would be six months between trips. People were quite aware that there was a highly questionable, wild-looking man living somewhere up in the mountain. Nobody found my camp. On the trips to town, I'd also buy tea, tobacco, rolling papers, powdered milk, rice and other basics. But over time, general malnutrition and the ravaging effects of drugs and alcohol had taken their toll. Gregory during the decade he spent living in the rainforest. Source: Supplied By the end of 1999, I was 42kg and dying. I became resigned to the idea of dying on that mountain until one evening, a couple of thin white aliens joined me by my campfire. They convinced me to leave my mountain home. The idea that I debated my next move with a couple of aliens is usually met with mixed reactions from others. In simple terms — actual or a figment of my mind — those aliens were real to me. I owe them my life. Returning to society By the time I decided to return, I had not seen my family in more than 10 years. Apparently, I was considered missing. After removing all traces of my existence from the mountain, I left the forest at age 45. On the day I left, I was hit by a car. This was possibly a blessing as I entered the hospital system — albeit as an unidentified middle-aged man who didn't know who he was. I was treated for my illnesses, and I slowly began to remember. A few months later, I experienced an epiphany that made me turn away from drugs and alcohol. Now with a clear mind and a new attitude to life, was it possible that society might let me back in? Something very special happened over the next few years. I had decided that if I was going to live in society, I'd need to learn the rules. So began my education journey. I went to TAFE, where I learned foundational skills needed for further training. At 48, I decided to study sociology at university in Queensland. Becoming an academic I studied in my makeshift camp in the sand dunes of Surfers Paradise. Many of my essay drafts were handwritten on the beach by candlelight. Halfway through my undergrad degree, I moved to Coffs Harbour. It was my first time renting a place since my late 20s. I finished my degree with first class honours and went on to my PhD — becoming Dr Gregory P. Smith and an academic lecturer in 2016. I had found somewhere to belong with people who understood. Through education and writing about my time at the orphanage, I found my tribe. I had found somewhere to belong with people who understood what these large and enduring emotions all were about. I'd since learned that upwards of 500,000 children, like me, were placed in out-of-home care, particularly during the period between 1920 and 1970. This group is now known as the Forgotten Australians. In the past decade, I've received a lot of media attention about my rough entry into education. A documentary about my life caught the interest of a lifestyle magazine in 2019. I became best friends and then romantic partners with the journalist, Catherine, who had been sent to write my story. I moved in with her and her two young sons the next year, and in 2022, we welcomed our son William — completing our little blended family. 'It was not my fault' It's been 26 years since I left my forest home, and I have had lots of time to consider what it all meant. It was in the forest that I learned to see my parents, not as my tormentors, but as people who knew no better due to their own traumatic childhoods. I learned to forgive them and see them from a different perspective. I also learned not to hate myself for the things that had happened to me; it was not my fault. But the most valuable thing that the forest taught me was that I was now responsible for making the necessary changes to myself for a better tomorrow. It wasn't by magic or science; it was simply by doing what needed to be done each day. Gregory and his partner Catherine Player have been together since 2019. Source: Supplied Now, as a 70-year-old man with arthritis in most joints, it all feels like a blur. I have written two books about my life and survival, and I've received an Order of Australia medal for my charity work in the homelessness sector. I am still filled with energy and continue to thrive on all the work I do as co-leader of my family, senior lecturer at Southern Cross University, co-chair of The End Street Sleeping Collaboration and in the homelessness sector at large — generally as an adviser to government bodies and non-government organisations. This month, Catherine and I have just registered a charity, Home Address Australia Ltd, which seeks to professionalise the voice of lived experience in the homelessness sector. Ultimately, if our work can save just one person from the shame and pain that I felt as a person experiencing homelessness, my discomfort in asking for help will all be worth it. To report a missing person, visit If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000. If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, phone 1800 RESPECT. For counselling, advice and support for men who have anger, relationship or parenting issues, call the Men's Referral Service on 1300 766 491. For addiction support, contact National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline (1800 250 015). For crisis and mental health support, contact Lifeline (13 11 14), SANE Australia (1800 187 263) or 13Yarn (139 276), a 24/7 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders crisis support line.
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Father fights off mountain lion to save 4-year-old in Olympic National Park
A father's split-second decision saved his child's life. A peaceful family outing at Washington's Olympic National Park turned into a nightmare when a mountain lion attacked a 4-year-old child, leading to a dramatic rescue by the child's father that witnesses are calling heroic. The attack occurred Sunday afternoon around 3:15 p.m. on Hurricane Ridge Trail, one of the park's most popular hiking destinations, known for its expansive mountain views. The family was walking the well-traveled path when a collared mountain lion suddenly bit the young child. According to the National Park Service, the child's father immediately sprang into action, physically intervening to get his child away from the dangerous predator. Witnesses at the scene praised the father's quick thinking and brave response, crediting his actions with potentially saving the child's life. "I don't think that kid would survive if it wasn't for his dad jumping in," said Steve Murrow, who was hiking nearby with his family when the attack occurred. "He's a hero. It just boils down to safety in numbers, and it is rare that something like this would happen." Murrow and his father-in-law heard the child's screams and rushed to the area, where they found the mother holding her injured child while other hikers provided comfort and assistance to the shaken family. Park rangers and paramedics quickly responded to the emergency call, airlifting the child to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for treatment. Hospital officials later confirmed the child was in satisfactory condition and has since been released. The mountain lion, which was fitted with a research tracking collar, remained in the area after the attack. Rangers launched an immediate search effort, joined by a specialized canine team around 5 p.m. The animal was located shortly after and subsequently killed by park officials, who stated there was no ongoing threat to public safety. What to do if you see a mountain lion This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of wilderness safety awareness. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service advises anyone encountering a mountain lion to make themselves appear larger and more aggressive by opening jackets, raising arms, and throwing stones or branches while maintaining eye contact. Crucially, experts warn never to run from a mountain lion, as this can trigger their chase instinct. Mountain lion attacks on humans are extremely rare, making this incident particularly unusual for the popular tourist destination. The National Park Service is asking any witnesses to the attack to contact them at 888-653-0009 or email nps_isb@ as they continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the encounter. The family's identity is being protected for privacy reasons, but their experience highlights two things: the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters, and the powerful instinct of a parent to protect their child at any cost. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Yahoo
‘Hero' father pulls four-year-old child out of mountain lion's jaws in Washington state
A mountain lion bit a four-year-old child on Sunday while the child hiked with family on Hurricane Ridge in Washington state's Olympic national park, authorities said. The child's father reportedly saved the minor's life by pulling the child from the creature's jaws. The harrowing – though rare – encounter occurred at about 3.15pm, according to a National Park Service statement. Early reports indicated that a collared cougar attacked the child while on a well-traveled trail. Related: These women are raising endangered butterfly larvae from prison: 'They reconnect with their own brilliance' Park rangers later tracked and euthanized the animal the next morning, according to officials. Emergency crews from the Clallam county fire district – who responded to the attack alongside park personnel – airlifted the injured child to a trauma center in Seattle. Park officials said the father may have saved his child's life by quickly intervening in the attack on a heavily used trail known for its expansive views. Witnesses who spoke to a local news outlet commended the man's bravery. Hiker Steve Murrow, who was on the same trail that day, told the Seattle television station KIRO: 'I don't think that kid would survive if it wasn't for his dad jumping in. 'I mean, he's a hero. You know, it just boils down to safety in numbers and it is rare that something like this would happen.' Murrow recalled realizing what was happening after hearing the 'screaming of a small child'. He and his father-in-law, Mike Flenniken, told KIRO that they arrived to find the child's mother holding the child, who was surrounded by people offering help. They were then told the father pulled the child away from the attacking lion. The Harborview medical center listed the child's condition as satisfactory, and facility officials said the minor had since been discharged, KIRO reported. The cougar involved had been wearing a GPS collar, and the attack site was near a scenic lookout known as Victoria Overlook on Hurricane Ridge. Officials said there was no ongoing danger to visitors at the park. They did not release information about the child's identity, citing privacy concerns. Mountain lion attacks on humans remain extremely uncommon in North America. The Mountain Lion Foundation says less than one such attack has occurred annually since 1868. Experts say these animals generally avoid humans, though sightings and encounters have slightly increased since conservation policies ended bounty hunting and allowed cougar populations to rebound. Only two people have died from mountain lion attacks in Washington state in the past century, and just about 20 other cases have resulted in injuries, according to the state's department of fish and wildlife. Nonetheless, when such cases do occur, they generate significant media attention. In March 2024, a group of women in Washington wrestled their friend out of the jaws of a cougar after the animal encountered and attacked them while they were on a biking trip, resulting in national news coverage. Solve the daily Crossword
