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The Independent
3 days ago
- General
- The Independent
Moment teens returning home from junior prom help rescue family from raging house fire
A group of New York teens left their homes on May 17 dressed up and ready for their junior prom. By the time they returned home, they had potentially saved three lives. Aiden Kane and his girlfriend, Morgan Randall, were returning home after prom with their friends Donato Jellenich and Tyler Sojda. The teens saw an orange glow, which they initially assumed were other Oneida County kids celebrating their prom nights with a bonfire. Once they got closer, they realized the glow wasn't a bonfire, but a raging blaze consuming a garage. 'We got a few appetizers with our friends before heading to Donato's house to get changed out of our prom clothes,' Kane told the Utica Observer-Dispatch. 'And on the way, Morgan saw [the garage] burning. None of us would have seen it if it weren't for her.' One of the teens, Jellenich, immediately called 911 for help while Kane, who was capturing the incident on his cellphone, went to warn the home's occupants of the impending danger. 'Everyone jumped out of the car,' Kane said. 'Donato immediately called 911, Tyler ran towards the garage to check it out and I ran up to the door and started pounding on it.' Kane can be seen in the video rushing up to the house and knocking frantically on the door. He calls inside, warning the residents — a father and his two daughters — that their house is on fire. "You guys got to get out!" he says in the video. The girls sound distressed in the background, but after they're safely escorted out of their home one can be heard saying "thank you." Kane assured the girls that they were safe and instructed them to hide behind their family's vehicle until help arrived. Morgan helped to comfort the family once everyone had gotten to safety. No one was injured in the fire. Maynard Fire Department Chief Jared Pearl commended the teens for taking the time to care about the family. He said Kane warning the residents about the fire likely bought them precious time to escape. 'The family was safely evacuated before flames could reach the main structure of the home,' Pearl said in a statement. 'Thanks to Aiden's leadership and the team's quick response, a potential tragedy was averted.' The teens told NBC News that they were only out at the time because they were waiting to get permission to go to a friends' house after prom. Had they gotten permission earlier, they never would have seen the fire. "We were there [at] the right time," Randall said. Kane told the broadcaster that his father worked for police and EMS in the past, and being out on calls with him helped in that moment. "I've been on several calls with him because he was the chief of EMS and sometimes when I'm with him you just have to go [respond to an emergency], there's nothing you can do," he said. "So like, seeing him doing it kind of inspired me to help out the family." The father and daughters are in good health. Fire investigators are still working to determine the origin of the blaze.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Friendly exes! Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber reunite to celebrate son Sasha's big prom night alongside their daughter Kai
Naomi Watts and her ex-partner Liev Schreiber were all smiles when they recently reunited to celebrate their son Sasha's milestone prom night in America. The former couple, known for their amicable co-parenting, radiated happiness as they proudly posed alongside Sasha in pictures shared to social media, showcasing a picture-perfect family moment. The 17-year-old looked dashing in a classic tuxedo, flanked by his proud parents who beamed with joy as they captured the special occasion. Naomi, 56, kept things effortlessly elegant in a tailored black blazer, while Liev, 57, matched the formal vibe with a black tee and warm grin. Another heartwarming photo captured Naomi and Sasha out celebrating at a restaurant alongside her daughter Kai, 16, which she captioned with, 'Dinner with my teens '. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. In another candid moment, Sasha and Kai were seen walking down the street together, seemingly engrossed in conversation. Naomi captioned the image with some heartfelt words: 'Nothing makes me happier than when they talk to each other.' The touching moment offered a rare glimpse into the family's tight-knit dynamic - and highlighted the former couple's continued commitment to raising their children amicably. The outing comes after the Mulholland Drive star shared never-before-seen photos of Sasha and Kai on Mother's Day earlier this month. 'My heart is so full. Thank you Sasha and Kai for giving me motherhood,' she said. Naomi went on to also thank her current husband Billy Crudup for organising the family day: 'And to Billy for the most wonderful day. Feeling so grateful.' Kai came out as transgender in 2025 on Instagram, after making her her runway debut for Valentino during Paris Fashion Week in March. 'I'm so eternally grateful that I'm so supported as a young transgender girl,' the up-and-coming model and activist wrote. 'But there are so many boys and girls like me who can't say they have the same blessing. 'Our job is to stand up and support those young beautiful lives, and the @aliforneycenter is helping us to do so.' Kai's father Liev Schrieber also stood by her side at the Ali Forney Center's A Place at the Table gala at The Glasshouse. The Ali Forney Center is a New York City non-profit which provides shelter and healthcare services to LGBTQIA+ youth experiencing homelessness. 'This isn't just about representing the trans community,' he said. 'These are people who are being rejected. These are people who are experiencing the harshest version of humanity that we can offer, and some of them are not surviving it.' 'We got to bear that in mind when we go out there and glam ourselves up and get ready to be seen, you know?' Schreiber continued. 'That what we're doing is actually raising money for a community that desperately needs it.' 'Kai is embracing her space in the trans community like never before. Such a fighter,' Liev said.
The Independent
19-05-2025
- The Independent
18-year-old woman dies after crashing her Range Rover in Cape Cod as she was leaving prom
An 18-year-old Massachusetts High School senior died after crashing her Range Rover just after leaving her prom. Ava Lodico was driving a white Range Rover SUV when she crashed into a tree in Falmouth, a coastal town in Cape Cod, late Saturday night, WCVB reported. Video taken from the scene of the fatal, single-car crash showed the SUV with extensive damage to the driver's side doors, bumper and roof. Lodico, an aspiring nurse with plans to attend UMass Dartmouth in the fall, was remembered by friends for her compassion, humor and generosity. "She was so funny, constantly just laughter with her, there was never a dull moment with Ava, ever," her friend, Bea Mariani, said. "Ava was the type of person to help people that she didn't even know," another friend, Jazzy Fernandez, added. "She just had so much to give." Scores of friends left notes, flowers and photographs of the teen at a growing memorial near the scene of the crash. "She was just so full of life," Fernandez added. "In all these pictures, her smile is just so genuine. She was such a beautiful girl." Another friend, Myles Peterkin, noted, 'It's the one thing you wish it wouldn't happen. You just don't even feel like it's real.' Lodico's friends, who had spent the night partying with her at their senior prom, are now left to mourn at a time they should be celebrating. 'It doesn't feel real,' Mariani said. 'We were just planning a graduation a couple of days ago, and now it's just moving forward with loss.' The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Diddy's twins wear matching dresses at prom as they try to forget dad's 'disgusting' freak-off trial
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' twin daughters have put their father's legal woes aside for the evening as they danced the night away in matching dresses for their high school prom night. Jessie and D'Lila, 17, were pictured being swept off their feet - quite literally - as their handsome dates carried the glamorous teens who were wearing identical glitzy red gowns. The Combs twins joined their classmates at the Great Gatsby themed party on Saturday amid their dad's sex trafficking trial. The duo, who have made several courthouse appearances to support their embattled father in recent weeks, were also seen in photos being escorted to waiting vehicles. A source told that the twins are not expected to return to their father's trial until after their upcoming graduation. They are seniors at Sierra Canyon School in Los Angeles with their graduation scheduled for May 22. Exclusive photographs show the teens stunning as they enjoyed their prom, temporarily escaping the media frenzy surrounding their father's legal troubles. The twins recently admitted the past couple of years have been 'extremely difficult' since he was arrested for a string of depraved crimes. The rapper, 55, is on trial after pleading not guilty to allegations of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; racketeering conspiracy; and transportation to engage in prostitution. His mom Janice and daughters put on a brave face in court last week, barely reacting as his years of depravity, oiled-up orgies and drug-induced rages were put on display for the whole world. Jessie and D'Lila Combs didn't flinch as witness Cassie Ventura talked about rubbing gigolos' semen on their graying dad's nipples. Janice Combs, the rapper's mother with whom he shares an oddly close relationship, kept her eyes forward. They left the courthouse hand-in-hand, ignoring the press as they demanded reactions to the mogul's maniacal sex fetishes. But Daily Mail revealed that behind the scenes, the girls were horrified by what they learned. 'She hates to hear about all the sexual things... no one wants to hear that about their dad. It's disgusting to her, of course. No one likes that,' a source close to the rapper's 18-year-old daughter, D'Lila, told Daily Mail. None the less, she is determined to support him until the end. 'She just said she's trusting God. She's trusting God to make sure that justice will be done, and she's leaving it in God's hands. Nonetheless, his family have been steadfast in their support of Combs, led by his mother Janice, D'Lila and Jessie and his three sons have been watching his trial unfold from the courtroom. His ex-girlfriend Cassie testified about her experience with the three-time Grammy-winner while she was his partner from 2007 to 2018. Before the trial began in New York this week, his daughters, both 18, revealed they had endured an arduous time following their father's fall from grace. Sharing a tribute to their late mom Kim Porter on Mother's Day - which took place on Sunday May 11 - they shared how hard life has been without her since her death in November 2018. It read: 'Dear mommy, You were the best mommy anyone could've ever had and we are so blessed that god chose you to be our mommy. 'We miss you so very much every single day and we wish you could be here with us today. 'These last couple years have been sooooo extremely difficult without you by our side. We really wish you were here for these years that we begin to grow and start to mature into young ladies. 'We are going to follow in your footsteps and always make you proud. I hope you are up there celebrating this beautiful day with your mommy and grandma we miss you all so much! Happy Mothers Day to our Queen.' Alongside the message, they shared a fresh-faced throwback picture of their mother wearing pajamas while heavily pregnant with them. During the trial, one of the girls made a heart gesture with her hands, which he then repeated back to her, and his spirits appeared to lift when his son, King, pumped up his fist. A court sketch artist also caught the moment Combs offered a thumbs up to his family behind him. During opening statements, prosecutors outlined horrific claims against Combs, saying he once forced a male escort to urinate in Cassie's mouth. As the prosecution and their first witness laid out revolting allegations, both of Combs' daughters took turns leaving the courtroom. The trial continues on Monday.
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Diddy's twins wear matching dresses at prom amid dad's Freak Off trial
Sean 'Diddy' Combs's daughters put their father's legal troubles aside as they enjoyed their high school prom night. Jessie and D'Lila, 17, were literally swept off their feet as their dates carried them. The twins wore identical glitzy red gowns for the Great Gatsby-themed party on Saturday. A source told the pair are not expected to return to their father's trial until after their graduation from Sierra Canyon School in LA on May 22. Exclusive photos show the teens enjoying their prom, temporarily escaping the media frenzy surrounding their father's legal troubles. D'Lila and Jessie recently said the past couple of years have been 'extremely difficult' after Combs was arrested for a string of alleged crimes. The rapper, 55, is on trial after pleading not guilty to allegations of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion; racketeering conspiracy; and transportation to engage in prostitution. His mom, Janice, and daughters put on a brave face in court last week as details about 'Freak Offs' were revealed to the world. The twins did not react as witness Cassie Ventura spoke about rubbing gigolos' semen on their dad's nipples. Janice kept her eyes forward. They left the courthouse hand-in-hand, ignoring the press' requests for responses. However, Daily Mail revealed the girls were horrified by what they had learned. 'She hates to hear about all the sexual things... no one wants to hear that about their dad. It's disgusting to her, of course. No one likes that,' a source close to the rapper's 18-year-old daughter, D'Lila, told Daily Mail. None the less, she is determined to support him until the end. 'She just said she's trusting God. She's trusting God to make sure that justice will be done, and she's leaving it in God's hands.' The trial continues. Graduation: A source told that the twins are not expected to return to their father's trial until after their upcoming graduation
