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Daily Mail
8 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Purge-style prank sweeping America sees several teens put in cuffs
A terrifying viral social media prank carried out by teenagers who trick victims into thinking their home is being broken into has swept America. A recent video of the purge-style prank, similar to the dystopian movie series about an America where all crime is legal for one night of the year, shows a group of five Florida teens making their way toward a home in Riverview - about 20 minutes from Tampa - on Friday at around 10.40pm. Shocking Ring doorbell footage captured the moment one of the unidentified teens walked toward the house with a ski mask covering their face while holding an airsoft gun before kicking the front door, firing a plastic pellet, and running away, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said. In the clip, the teen can be seen pointing the gun at the front door and firing it as several shots rang out. He then darts out onto the street with the rest of the group, laughing as they run. Chronister, who called the new trend the 'door kick challenge,' said the prank is making waves across TikTok and needs to stop immediately. Alongside a clip of the prank on X he wrote: 'Parents, please talk with your children about this dangerous trend, which could end in tragedy.' The sheriff has asked anyone with information on the suspects in the video to call the department. A slew of similar incidents have taken place in Florida, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Texas, and more. This is just one of the latest incidents, as two teenagers were slapped with felony burglary charges after they kicked another stranger's front door in the Sunshine State. Jeffery Merthie, 15, and Zahmarii Reddick, 13, were arrested in DeBary, near Orlando, on July 6 after they kicked a neighbor's door in. Merthie and Reddick were seen on doorbell footage sneaking up to the house, before slowly turning around with their backs to the door and kicking it several times before fleeing. Bodycam footage later showed Merthie being placed in cuffs while he stood next to another teen, who was not identified. Both boys told Volusia Sheriff's deputies that they were leaving Reddick's house. One officer asked: 'Where's the girl?' The unidentified teen responded: 'We didn't do nothing, I promise you.' The officer who was placing Merthie in cuffs said: 'I promise you you did. Not you, but he did. 'The camera is crystal clear [of] you running up on their front porch and you turn around and kick their front door in... The camera can not be no more clear.' Merthie was picked up by police after they noticed his 'distinctive' shorts, which were multicolored. When asked why they did it, Merthie told them they were 'just being dumb.' He added: 'We weren't responsible, we won't do that no more.' Merthie tried to defend their actions, saying they just kicked the door, but the officer quickly pulled up photos of the broken door on his phone to show the teen. The door had large chunks of splintered wood and the lock and doorknob was entirely busted off. The officer said: 'That's completely broken in. You know those people could have shot you?' Reddick was taken into custody after her mother allowed officers inside the home to search for the girl. Outside of Florida, a woman in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania - about 30 minutes outside of Philadelphia - caught the suspected prank in action at her home in June. Her Ring camera caught a group of teens trying to kick her front door open, leaving damage to it as they did so. Lansdale Police Chief Mike Trail said the department identified the suspects, and said parents need to monitor their children closely. Talking about children's social media use, Trail said: 'Understand that there a lot of safety parameters that you can institute. 'Like family pairing, where you can tell what your kids are looking at.' Also in June, police in Van Buren Township, Michigan responded to two incidents where homeowners said their front doors were forcibly kicked open. One video showed a teen kicking the door while another watched on and recorded it. In May, Fort Worth Police said there were at least 21 reports involving the dangerous prank occurring in multiple parts of the Texas city. Fort Worth police Officer Buddy Calzada, while in conversation with NBCDFW, made it clear that in Texas especially people have 'every right to arm themselves.' The officer said: 'We're in Texas. People have every right to arm themselves, they have whatever they can do to keep somebody from coming into their house. 'And when somebody kicks on it, that may not be what they're wanting to do to break in, but it definitely gives a perception of that.'
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Molly Qerim apologizes after ESPN tricked by social media troll into humiliating error live on TV
First Take host Molly Qerim had to apologize after producers were tricked into broadcasting what they thought was new footage from the Dallas Cowboys training camp. Footage had gone viral on X from one user who claimed to record Dak Prescott throwing a 50-yard gem to his new wide receiver George Pickens on the first day of practice. However, all was not as it seemed. The clip was actually two years old and showed Prescott finding Brandin Cooks instead of Pickens, who didn't even play for the Cowboys then. It meant Qerim had to apologize for the mistake shortly after it had gone out over the airwaves. 'Earlier, we showed video that we identified as George Pickens at Cowboys training camp — it was not George. So, we apologize on that mistake,' she said. NEWS: ESPN Molly Qerim apologizes for the network showing a fake George Pickens training camp play from social media 'Earlier we showed video that we identified as George Pickens at Cowboys training camp. It was not George, so we apologize on that mistake' — MLFootball (@_MLFootball) July 22, 2025 The fan who posted the footage, claiming it was new, was thrilled that he had managed to pull a prank on ESPN. 'First play of Cowboys Training Camp is a Dak Prescott BOMB to George Pickens,' @FergSZN had posted. He then reshared the clip of Qerim's apology to viewers and wrote: 'THEY JUST APOLOGIZED FOR SHOWING MY TWEET LMAO.' In a later post, he added: 'It's actually mind blowing how many people fell for this.' So far, Cowboys camp has descended onto the brink of civil war as Micah Parsons pushes owner Jerry Jones for a new contract. Jones publicly criticized one of his star men on Monday, telling reporters: 'Just because we sign him doesn't mean we're gonna have him. He was hurt six games last year. 'I remember signing a player for the highest paid at the position in the league and he got knocked out two-thirds of the year, Dak Prescott, so there's a lot of things you can think about, just as the player does when you're thinking about committing and guaranteeing money.' Prescott was sidelined last season with a hamstring issue sustained in Week 9 that needed surgery. The quarterback signed a four-year, $240million extension on the first day of the 2024 season. Parsons took a shot at Jones on Tuesday, saying: 'If they don't want me here, they don't want me here. 'I go about my business. I understand the nature of the business. Like I said, as long as I'm here and under contract, I'm going to do what I have to do to perform at the highest level. 'But if this is the end, this is the end, you know? The same way that Jones, Jerry Jones and Stephen Jones and the other Jerry Jones take care of their family, that's the same way I need to take care of my own family.' The Cowboys play in the season opener on September 4 on the road against Super Bowl winners Philadelphia Eagles.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Man is JAILED over vile prank at Bunnings Warehouse: 'I thought I was going to die'
A father-of-three has been jailed for a prank gone wrong after he sprayed a chilli substance inside a Bunnings store, leaving some shoppers with permanent injuries. Paul Andrew Hart, 52, claimed he was using 'Satan's Spit' in a fart prank at the Bunnings in Northam, a town in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. The former mine site chef deliberately dispersed the toxic spray around unsuspecting shoppers while visiting the store on Anzac Day in 2024. CCTV footage showed Hart entering the store and spraying the chilli substance as he walked past a woman and her daughter. Moments later, he is seen spraying the substance inside one of the aisles before covering his face and calmly leaving the store. Shoppers started to cough and struggle to breathe as they were exposed to the substance. Others covered their burning eyes, while some ran out of the store in a panic. Bunnings workers ushered the remaining shoppers out of the store, unsure of what was causing the sudden onset of symptoms. Eleven people were rushed to hospital where they were forced to strip and decontaminate in outdoor showers. One victim told the court they thought they were 'going to die'. 'My lungs tightened, I was gasping for air,' the victim said. Another recalled: 'We were naked and afraid, I was freezing cold and embarrassed'. Many shoppers said they were still suffering from the emotional impact of the 'prank', with one claiming they were in a constant state of paranoia. The Bunnings store was forced to close for the remainder of the public holiday and reportedly lost $16,000 in profit. Hart claimed he intended to release 'fart spray' to 'lighten the mood' inside the store. However, he told the court he accidentally grabbed the wrong can from his pocket and ended up spraying Satan's Spit instead. Hart said he woke up troubled by nightmares and couldn't remember much of the afternoon, after drinking Wild Turkey, cider, and champagne that morning, The West Australian reports. District Court judge Felicity Zempilas rejected Hart's reasoning, stating he saw the bottle and deliberately decided to dispense the toxic substance. 'You looked down at the spray twice and it would have been immediately clear,' Judge Zempilas said in her ruling on Tuesday. 'You deliberately brought a noxious and a dangerous product to a public place.' The court also heard that Hart had spent the morning drinking alcohol after he was woken up from distressing dreams. Hart was sentenced to 16 months in jail and will be eligible for parole later this year.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Purge-style teen prank sweeping America that tricks victims into thinking their home is being invaded
A terrifying viral social media prank carried out by teenagers who trick victims into thinking their home is being broken into has swept the nation. A recent video of the purge-style incident, similar to the old-fashioned prank of ding-dong-ditch, showed a group of five Florida teens making their way toward a home in Riverview - about 20 minutes from Tampa - on Friday around 10.40pm. Shocking Ring doorbell footage captured the moment one of the unidentified teens walked toward the house with a ski mask covering their face and an airsoft gun in hand before the juvenile kicked the front door and fired a plastic pellet before running away, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said. In the clip, the teen was seen pointing the gun at the front door and firing it as several shots rang out. He then darted out onto the street with the rest of the group, laughing as they ran. Chronister, who called the new trend the 'door kick challenge,' said the prank is making waves across TikTok and needs to stop immediately. 'Parents, please talk with your children about this dangerous trend, which could end in tragedy,' he wrote on X alongside the clip. The sheriff has asked anyone with information on the suspects in the video to call the department. This is just the latest incident, as two teenagers were slapped with felony burglary charges after they kicked another stranger's front door in the Sunshine State. Jeffery Merthie, 15, and Zahmarii Reddick, 13, were arrested in DeBary, near Orlando, on July 6 after they kicked a neighbor's door in. Merthie and Reddick were seen on doorbell footage sneaking up to the house, before slowly turning around with their backs to the door and kicking it several times before fleeing. Bodycam footage later showed Merthie being placed in cuffs while he stood next to another teen, who was not identified. Both boys told Volusia Sheriff's deputies that they were leaving Reddick's house. 'Where's the girl?' another officer asked. 'We didn't do nothing, I promise you,' the unidentified teen told police. 'I promise you you did,' the officer, who was placing Merthie in cuffs, said. 'Not you, but he did. 'The camera is crystal clear [of] you running up on their front porch and you turn around and kick their front door in... The camera can not be no more clear,' the cop continued. Merthie was picked up by police after they noticed his 'distinctive' shorts, which were multicolored. When asked why they did it, Merthie told them they were 'just being dumb.' 'We weren't responsible, we won't do that no more,' he said. Merthie tried to defend their actions, saying they just kicked the door, but the officer quickly pulled up photos of the broken door on his phone to show the teen. The door had large chunks of splintered wood and the lock and doorknob was entirely busted off. 'That's completely broken in,' he said. 'You know those people could have shot you?' Reddick was taken into custody after her mother allowed officers inside the home to search for the girl. Argenis Ruiz, the homeowner who was targeted by the teens, described the terror his family faced that night. 'It was super super loud,' Ruiz told WESH. [I was] clueless. I was just asleep and I woke up startled and scared and just wanted to get my kid out of the way. 'Immediately, we checked our cameras.' Although the prank left him fearful, Ruiz said he is grateful nobody was hurt as a result. He also sent a message to the teens involved in this incident and any others who have participated in it or plan to. 'Be careful [and] be smart. Think about what you're doing. This stuff could affect your life and family members as well,' he told the outlet. It is unclear if Merthie and Reddick will be charged as adults.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Hilarious moment Oasis fan was convinced Vinted seller scammed him out of £116 football jersey with a hand-drawn cheap PE shirt
An Oasis fan was left Crying His Heart Out after a prank had him believing he was scammed after buying a £116 football shirt with the band's branding on Vinted. The shopper, Charlie, who wanted to bask in the Gallagher brothers' comeback with the pricey purchase, couldn't believe it as he unwrapped what was meant to be an Adidas 'Jacquard jersey' - a well known high quality fabric - inspired by retro kits. Instead, he pulled out a cheap baby blue baby tee with the logo, collar and side-stripes drawn on in felt tip. It is not known how much the 'Madferit', who can be seen tearing into the parcel in a TikTok shared by user @leanneloco, paid for it, but the screenshot shared lists the price at £116.20 with Buyer Protection included. The clip, which saw his mother open the package and swap it over for a scribbled PE top, racked up more than 3.9 million views as many were undoubtedly left in stitches at his dismayed expression. However, it looks like the buyer was quick on the joke as he swiftly started smiling at the M&S 'dupe'. The original on the sports company's site retails for £85, but is currently sold out. It is touted as a 'world tour essential that you'll keep coming back to', which 'helps keep you comfortable all day long'. It's bound to be a special time for Charlie, whose mother also documented Charlie's excited reaction after getting him Oasis tickets after 10 months in a video from last month. Meanwhile, amid the group's highly-anticipated comeback, fans have been all over the videos of the musicians' reunion tour - as Liam Gallagher 's sweary remark to his brother Noel as they took to the stage in Manchester has been revealed. The Gallagher brothers are currently touring the UK for Oasis' long-awaited reunion and took to the stage at Manchester's Heaton Park on July 19 and 20. And it appeared that the siblings were overwhelmed upon performing in their hometown as their conversation before arriving on stage has been unveiled. Video footage showed the pair having a chat in the wings before arriving on stage holding hands, and they appeared stunned by the reaction from their fellow Mancs. According to The Sun 's lipreader Nicola Hickling, Liam, 52, turned to Noel, 58, and said: 'F***ing hell, noisy innit.' To which Noel replied: 'Yeah, yeah,' before Liam added: 'Hear that?' as he appeared stunned by the raucous crowds eagerly awaiting their arrival on stage. The brothers then walked on stage holding hands as they performed in their native Manchester for the first time in more than 15 years. The original on the sports company's site retails for £85, but is currently sold out. It is touted as a 'world tour essential that you'll keep coming back to', which 'helps keep you comfortable all day long' Meanwhile, amid the group's highly-anticipated comeback, fans have been all over the videos of the musicians' reunion tour - as Liam Gallagher's sweary remark to his brother Noel as they took to the stage in Manchester has been revealed. The brothers pictured in 1995 The Gallagher brothers are currently touring the UK for Oasis' long-awaited reunion and were overwhelmed at the reaction in Manchester (they are pictured in Cardiff at their first show) Elsewhere at their Heaton Park shows, Liam made a cheeky jibe at Coldplay for exposing a cheating couple at their concert. Andy Byron, former CEO of software firm Astronomer, was caught up in a scandal when he was filmed on a Coldplay kiss cam with his arms around the company's chief people officer Kristin Cabot at the band's Boston Gillette Stadium gig. After the controversy, Liam reassured Oasis fans there wouldn't any of that 'snidey s***' at his gig as he reassured couples they would be safe from any cameras. Speaking to the crowd at one of their shows in Heaton Park, Manchester, the 52-year-old said: 'Right then, do we have any love birds in the house? 'Don't worry we ain't got any of that Coldplay snidey f***ing camera sh*t. 'Doesn't matter to us who you're mingling with - or tingly with, fing**ing with, none of our f***ing business.' As he moved onto the next song, the singer added: 'This one's for the lovebirds anyway.' The viral clip from the Coldplay concert featured frontman Chris Martin panning his 'kiss cam' around the audience before landing on one pair, who looked horrified. As they hid from view, the singer quipped: 'Oh, look at these two - either they're having an affair or they're just very shy.' The moment has become one of the biggest viral moments of the year since it was recorded last Thursday - and an online frenzy was sparked as people raced to identify the sheepish pair while making jokes about their reactions to being spotted. It was soon reported that Byron and Cabot are each married to other people, but are each registered at different addresses to their spouses. CEO Byron then resigned from the billion-dollar company on Saturday in a statement after being placed on leave. Confirming his resignation in a statement, the company said: 'As stated previously, Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. 'Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met,' the statement said. 'Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted.' 'While awareness of our company may have changed overnight, our product and our work for our customers have not,' they added. 'We're continuing to do what we do best: helping our customers with their toughest data and AI problems.'
