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Daily Mail
18-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Hulking American realtor trashed airport immigration hall for disgracefully petty reason
An American realtor high on 'hallucinogenic substances' destroyed part of an airport immigration hall after being asked to show his passport for inspection, it's claimed. Emmanuel Hernandez, 42, was filmed embarking on a violent meltdown at Rafael Nunez International Airport in Cartagena, Colombia, on Thursday. The New Yorker had just disembarked a flight from Miami and was already high on drugs by the time he was asked to hand over his travel document, it is claimed. Hernandez was seen on an embarrassing video destroying the panel of a booth as petrified travelers kept their distance. 'F*** you,' Hernández shouted. 'You think you can f*** around with the wrong motherf*****.' Hernández then punched the booth Plexiglass window and screamed, 'Now f*** everybody.' He continued to shout more expletives before he stepped inside the booth and again punched the window. Multiple Colombia Migration officers approached in an unsuccessful bid to calm Hernandez, who told them, 'Nobody arrests me in Colombia.' He then picked up a computer monitor and slammed it to the ground before shouting 'f*** everybody.' Four agents charged at Hernandez and struggled to contain him until they were able to escort him away. Hernández, who was arrested on a property damage charge, was expected to appear before a judge at the Attorney General's office in Cartagena. Bruno Hernández, the secretary of the city's Interior and Citizen Coexistence Ministry, slammed Emmanuel Hernández's behavior and called for his immediate removal from the country. 'This administration ... has promoted sustainable tourism, cultural tourism, and in the same way, visitors who come to the city of Cartagena,' Bruno Hernández said in a statement Friday. 'That's what we want and that's what we're looking for: respectful people, people who come to enjoy our city.' #ATENTOS. Turista extranjero, al parecer bajo efectos de sustancias alucinógenas, provoca destrozos en aeropuerto de Cartagena. Aún se desconocen las causas del violento incidente, que llenó de pánico a miles de personas en el terminal aéreo. El sujeto finalmente fue capturado. — Colombia Oscura (@ColombiaOscura_) July 18, 2025 The secretary said his office has already met with Carlos García, the director of Colombia's border control agency, and asked that Emmanuel Hernández face the toughest punishment under law. 'Once the legal situation is resolved, this person will be placed at the disposal of Colombian Immigration, where we have held meetings with the director of Colombian Immigration and have categorically requested the highest sanction, which should be expulsion from the country,' Bruno Hernández said. 'This decision by Colombian Migration should be exemplary and should set a precedent, where all we want as a city is respectful visitors, and, as we said before, visitors who come and enjoy the city of Cartagena in peace.' The incident comes as the office of Cartagena Mayor Dumek Turbay have been working on addressing the amount of time that travelers have to wait to have their passports and other identification documents revised before boarding their flights. 'Up to 10 officers are working simultaneously to ensure a more streamlined and orderly process,' the city's tourism secretary Teremar Londoño, said according to Colombian news outlet Semana. 'We have increased the number of officers and are managing the strengthening of our permanent operational staff throughout the year. This has significantly reduced wait times at immigration checkpoints.' Colombia, once notorious for its cocaine industry and crime, has become an increasingly popular tourist destination in recent years. Cartagena is a stunning city that sits on the Caribbean Sea that offers gorgeous sandy beaches and rich local culture.
Daily Mail
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Bristol Palin reveals whether her son Tripp, 16, will go to college... after he moved in with his father Levi
Bristol Palin said she's not steering her 16-year-old son Tripp toward attending a university once he finishes high school. The Wasilla, Alaska-born reality star, 34, fielded questions from her 549,000-plus followers on a number of different topics Thursday, one of them being her eldest child and his educational future. Asked if her son Tripp - who lives with his father, Levi Johnston, in Alaska - wants to go to college, Bristol replied, 'I'd never push college.' Bristol said that Tripp 'already works actually,' and 'wants to work' as soon as possible after high school, with an eye on the real estate business she is currently active in. 'He'll go into a trade and will have his hand in some sort of real estate/development I'm sure!' the Teen Mom OG star. Daily Mail has reached out to Bristol via Instagram for further clarification on her comments. Tripp moved north to reside with his father Levi in Alaska nearly a year ago, as Bristol expressed her heartbreak over her son's decision to leave her family home in Austin, Texas in an emotional Instagram post last August. 'As hard as it is has been to come to this decision – it's truly not about what I want,' the daughter of former Alaska governor and 2008 vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin said. Bristol pointed out that her son was growing older and that there was massive value in him spending time with his father, in explaining how she was processing the life change. 'He's almost 16-years-old and that relationship with his dad is a lot more important than my own selfish desires of having him with his mama forever!' Bristol said. Bristol said she was still highly emotional about the situation, and hoping for as seamless a transition as possible: 'I can't talk about it yet without crying, but selfishly praying for a quick year and easy transition for us.' The Teen Mom OG star on Thursday also updated her fans on her condition via social media, as she was asked by one follower what symptoms she dealt with prior to physical changes in her face. She made clear the condition literally crept up on her, with no warning signs whatsoever. 'I woke up and it was paralyzed completely out of the blue – no warning, wasn't sick didn't get the v@x, no recent Botox... just paralyzed,' she said. Bristol and her then high school sweetheart Levi were thrust into the public eye after her mother Sarah Palin announced the 17-year-old was pregnant at the 2008 Republican National Convention Bristol has past told her followers that different strategies she has taken in her health battle - including a year without alcohol; and nerve block treatments. Another user asked Bristol how she was handling the situation on an emotional level. Bristol responded, 'I feel like I'm handling it well. I can't look at pictures of myself right now.' Bristol estimated her face was 'probably like 70% back to normal' about six months after the situation began. Another user asked Bristol why she wasn't spending that much time on Instagram these days. 'Maybe it's just me - but IG feels self absorbed the older I get,' Bristol explained. 'I LOVE connecting with y'all and having friends on here but I don't love posting a whole lot.' Bristol said she would try to share more of her professional endeavors with her followers if there was an opportunity to do so. 'Maybe when I have more house projects and I'm playing bob the builder – I want to show you guys but right now I enjoy an offline quiet little life,' she said. Bristol accompanied the posts by images of her with her children; a smiling selfie; and a shot of her hand, as her nails were painted fluorescent yellow. Asked if her son Tripp, 16, wants to go to college, she replied, 'I'd never push college. 'He wants to work – he already works actually,' Bristol said. 'He'll go into a trade and will have his hand in some sort of real estate/development I'm sure! Bristol in January said that her doctor believes she has a case of Bell's palsy — which is temporary paralysis or weakness of the facial muscles — as the tests she's undergone have turned up 'nothing.' Bristol admitted five months back that she has seen very little improvement in her condition as the health crisis eclipsed the three-week mark. 'We're on 23 of this, which is absolutely insane,' she said in February 'Can't move the left side of my face at all. It's really hard to blink. I can't blow out a candle. My sisters makes so much fun of me because I look crazy.' Bristol told more 552,000 followers on the platform the adjustments she's made to her health regimen amid the battle with facial paralysis. Bristol said in the Instagram Stories clip said that she has undergone treatments spanning acupuncture, massage, oxygen chamber treatment and red light therapy, as well as cutting out 'most of the processed foods' in her diet. Bristol said she was 'eliminating most caffeine' in her daily regimen.. 'I still have a cup of coffee in the morning, but trying to clean up everything - to be very healthy - but since this was onset by stress, since it was set off by stress, I've been trying to eliminate anything that I can control that serves no purpose,' she told her followers. Bristol said she was focusing her efforts on eliminating the stress from her day-to-day routine in an effort to 'lighter and feel better' and not cause the 'physical reaction' she's had. 'I'm sleeping pretty sound sticking to a routine - just trying my best to get this healed,' Bristol said. Bristol said that it made her uncomfortable to discuss the topic publicly, but felt that she should inform the public what she was dealing with, lest leave them wondering for the worse. 'I hate talking about the stuff on here,' Bristol said. 'The only reason why I wanted to post about it was that so when people saw me in person they didn't think that something crazy had happened so I could control at least that narrative - but everything is fine. Bristol wrapped up the clip in saying she was 'praying for some breakthrough some healing soon.' Bristol is mother to three children: son Tripp, 16, with ex Levi Johnston, 35; and daughters Sailor Grace, nine, and Atlee Bay, eight, and ex-husband Dakota Meyer, 37. Bristol in January said on the social media platform that doctors speculated she might have Bell's palsy after undergoing a series of tests after suffering symptoms. 'I woke up nine days ago with a little weird sensation in my face - my mouth was pulling [to the left], and it just felt a little off. Within a couple of hours, the entire left side of my face was numb and just paralyzed.' She said she couldn't blink her eye and 'definitely had no movement on the side of [her] face.' A number of notable names have past received diagnoses of Bell's palsy, including George Clooney, Angelina Jolie, The Bachelorette alum Emily Maynard Johnson and iconic pro wrestling announcer Jim Ross. Bristol was thrust into the national limelight in 2008 amid her mother's vice presidential campaign alongside then Republican presidential candidate, late Arizona Sen. John McCain. She appeared at the Republican National Convention in September 2008 alongside Johnston, as her pregnancy with Tripp when she was 17 made headlines, amid her mother's swift rise to political prominence as McCain's running mate. Beyond the campaign, her relationship with Johnston remained in the public eye amid a pair of engagements before they eventually split for good. Bristol made headlines in 2009 when she signed on for a $262,500 position to serve as an abstinence ambassador for a teen pregnancy prevention organization called The Candie's Foundation. 'Abstinence is the only way you can effectively 100 percent prevent pregnancy,' Bristol said in a 2009 Good Morning America appearance. 'It's the safest choice and it will prevent teen pregnancy and a lot of heartache.' Bristol in March of 2015 revealed she was engaged to Dakota Meyer, a Medal of Honor winner as a Marine. After calling off their engagement, they wed in 2016, prior to Meyer filing for divorce in 2018. In her 2011 book Not Afraid of My Life, Bristol dubbed Levi a 'gnat' who had 'stolen her virginity' after she had been consuming alcohol. Appearing on Good Morning America in June of 2011, Bristol clarified she was 'not accusing Levi of date rape or rape at all. 'I'm looking back with adult eyes and thinking, that was a foolish decision,' she said. 'I should never have been underage drinking, and I should never have gotten myself into a situation like that.' The statements triggered legal activity in which Johnston requested for hearings to be publicized 'as a check against anyone's need to be overly vindictive, aggressive, or malicious.' 'He'll go into a trade and will have his hand in some sort of real estate/development I'm sure!' the Teen Mom OG star predicted of her son Tripp Johnston said, 'Not that Bristol would be that way, nor would I. But her mother is powerful, politically ambitious, and has a reputation for being extremely vindictive. So, I think a public case might go a long way in reducing Sarah Palin's instinct to attack.' Johnston in November of 2013 filed court docs to have joint custody of Tripp, saying it had been in the child's best interests, after Bristol previously had been awarded full custody. Bristol said that the court filing had been a move to impact child support payments, as he had been $66,000 behind on his slate at the time. Bristol would again take Johnston to court saying that he had not demonstrated he was fit to be a parent. Bristol said Johnston hadn't had visits with a young Tripp, and squandered his earnings on vacations, luxury vehicles and hunting trips as opposed to his child support obligations. In addition to her work on Dancing With the Stars, Bristol also appeared on the Lifetime TV series Life's a Tripp and MTV's Teen Mom OG in 2018.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
A Realtor Warns: Don't Make These Common First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes
Purchasing your first home is both an exciting endeavor and a complex process. Between today's low housing inventory and securing a manageable interest rate, navigating the real estate market for the first time can be a challenge. To help you gain insight into the process and current market, we tapped New Jersey-based Compass realtor Caterina Peters to share the top mistakes first-time home buyers make. According to Peters, a successful home buying process starts with assembling the right team of professionals, including a skilled real estate agent, a good lender, home inspector and real estate attorney. Thorough research of the local neighborhood, the types of loans you may qualify for and all upfront and potential future costs is also of utmost importance. Although there is some apprehension about taking the plunge into homeownership given today's high mortgage rates, Peters says, 'Because of limited inventory and the rising rents, people are still definitely very eager to get into a home.' Since it doesn't look like interest rates will drop anytime soon, Peters says creative financing and flexibility are key. Keep reading for her advice to avoid unnecessary stress both now and down the road. Before you start perusing Zillow, speak with a lender to get pre-approved for a mortgage. "This way, you know your budget and types of properties to view within your comfortable price range," Peters says. Having a concrete number in mind is an essential starting point, as it focuses your house search and provides a sense of future costs, including monthly mortgage payments and closing costs. "Speak with a few lenders to shop around and see who is a good communicator and will guide you through the process, since there will be a lot of paperwork and questions to answer," Peters advises. Just as you shop around for the right house, shop around for the right lender and compare their offers to find the best deal. "Often, when working with a large lender, you may be passed off as an anonymous number and not have a point of contact when questions or concerns come up. In this process, relationships are of the upmost importance, so you are comfortable," Peters adds. Navigating the complex process of finding and purchasing your first home is made infinitely easier with the help of a good real estate agent. "Connect with a knowledgeable and ethical real estate agent who will guide you through the process, and suggest different types of properties and areas based on your needs and price range," Peters says. She adds that the real estate agent is also the person who sets expectations during the process and negotiates a good deal on the best property for you. In addition to picking the right real estate agent and lender, Peters stresses the importance of another key role on your team: the home inspector. "Your home inspector is an important person on your team, as they will thoroughly inspect the property to let you know of any potential repairs or defects." This can save you a lot of money down the line, whether you choose to walk away from a property when an inspection reveals serious concerns or you gain leverage to negotiate with the seller. What's worse than choosing the wrong inspector is waiving the home inspection altogether. While it may seem like a good way to save money upfront or to get the seller to reduce the asking price, it's highly risky. You'd be purchasing the property without full knowledge of its condition, which can be costly in the long run. "Your mortgage professional will ensure that you purchase the home with a loan product that has the best interest rate and terms so the payment is comfortable," Peters says. Committing to higher monthly payments beyond your family's budget is where many people make a major mistake. Your credit score is an important financial component of the home buying process from start to finish. A lender will run a credit report to help determine the mortgage amount you are pre-approved for, but it doesn't end there. Before you close on the home, your credit report will be pulled again to ensure everything is in order and the sale can proceed as planned. For this reason, maintaining a good credit score is of utmost importance. Also, it's best to avoid opening or closing bank accounts, applying for new credit cards and making any large purchases during this period. While you may have found the house, keep the whole neighborhood in mind during your search. You can renovate and upgrade a home, but you can't change the neighborhood or location. Consider the type of community you appreciate, the home's location and its proximity to your work, schools and amenities. You should also think in terms of resale value when viewing properties. Some states require a real estate attorney to complete the transaction, in which case it pays to do your due diligence and pick the right one. Keep in mind that this will be an additional cost. "Your real estate attorney's role is important, as they negotiate the key terms of the contract and add clauses that will protect you during the purchase process," Peters explains. This is another reason why working with a knowledgeable real estate agent is essential, as they can recommend a trusted real estate attorney to join your team. People often think a 20% down payment on a home is the standard. However, that's not necessarily the case, especially if you are a first-time homebuyer. There are FHA loans, which allow you to put down as little as 3.5% if you meet certain financial requirements. There are also VA loans that don't require a down payment for veterans, and USDA loans through the Department of Agriculture that don't call for a down payment on properties within certain areas. You can also take advantage of various first-time homebuyer programs, whether they are federal, state or employer-based. Get informed about the upfront costs involved in purchasing your first home. The last thing you want are surprises along the way. Ask your real estate agent for a list of costs to expect during the process and even after you purchase the home. Along with the down payment, there are other costs such as a home inspection or a real estate attorney's fee. Buying your first home is likely the biggest purchase you have ever made, but blowing through your entire savings to close the deal is not wise. Unexpected expenses arise even long after you close on the property. If you are transitioning from a small studio apartment, furnishing your new home may be expensive. Or, if you've never had a backyard and now have one, maintenance and new equipment will require extra purchases. Additionally, this is also where a home inspection comes in — it gives you an idea of the cost to replace or renovate things around the house, as well as a time frame for when those investments will be necessary. Timing is everything when it comes to buying a home. Sometimes, first-time homebuyers wait so long to find the "perfect" house that they miss out on good homes and end up over-paying when they're suddenly in a pinch to move. On the other hand, others who make a hasty decision miss the opportunity to save more for a down payment. They might also settle on a home they don't love just because they were in a hurry. While purchasing a fixer upper may seem appealing as both an investment and an exciting project, being realistic about renovation costs is essential to avoid future frustration and debt. Speak to a knowledgeable contractor to get a ballpark estimate for the work that needs to be done, evaluate what jobs you need to hire professionals for and those you can take on yourself. Be wise about how much you invest in the property to ensure it's worth it in the long run — both in a personal sense and in terms of resale value. "Do your research and explore options," Peters says. "Sometimes, when you think outside of the box, you may end up finding something that is perfect for you that was not on your radar." Instead of fixating on a specific type of house or a certain neighborhood, be a bit flexible. Visit a variety of properties within your budget to make a well-informed decision to find your dream home. 'Don't get caught up in what you think is a high interest rate,' Peters says. While you need to consider whether you can realistically afford the purchase or not, the realtor says you shouldn't let what seems like a high interest rate stop you from buying your first home. Given the interest rate trends over the last few years, Peters doubts we'll see the return of 3% or 4% rates anytime soon — perhaps we'll see 5% rates at best. Instead of letting this discourage you, Peters suggests getting creative with financing, whether that means doing an interest rate buy-down for the first year or two or waiving certain contingencies. When it comes to purchasing their first home, people typically budget for monthly mortgage payments but forget to budget for soft costs. Peters says these include everything from future tax increases and insurance fluctuations to preventative maintenance and potential repairs. 'People budget for new furniture and all the fun stuff, but you should definitely put something aside for a rainy day if there's a leak or repair you weren't anticipating,' Peters notes. Before you make the purchase, Peters advises doing your local research. While your realtor will guide you through the home search and purchasing process, Peters shares there are certain things that, as licensees of the state, real estate agents cannot speak to — such as safety or quality of schools. It's the potential buyer's job to dig deeper and learn about the local area. Here are key areas Peters suggests researching: Any kind of environmental issues Safety (including checking the registered sex offender list) Schools (including school board funding, types of programs available and programs they plan on cutting) New residential or manufacturing developments being built If it's a condo, the building's condition and financials "It's really important to do your due diligence to find out what's beneath the surface of the community you're looking at," Peters says. A neighborhood may look very different on Monday morning than it does on Friday night or Saturday afternoon. For this reason, Peterson always recommends visiting the neighborhood at night and on a weekend. 'Because then you can see who's home, who's not, when people are not at work, and what they're doing,' Peters says. Consider things like music that's being blasted, people hanging out outside, trash being left around and what's happening in your potential neighbors' backyard. People are often eager to renovate and reconfigure a house to suit their needs and while that's not a bad thing, doing so without thinking long-term can cause issues down the road. 'You can never really anticipate the changes that life may bring to you, whether that's a new partner or changes in family dynamic [and] if you renovate, you don't want to go too specific with your finishes because that may not be appealing for resale value to potential buyers,' Peters says. Similarly, if you reconfigure your new home too specifically, the new layout may not work for you or potential buyers in the future. 'For instance, if you have a house and you remove all of the bathtubs, that may not be great for resale value in the future for a family that wants to come in that needs one bathtub at least if they have children,' Peters explains. You Might Also Like 67 Best Gifts for Women That'll Make Her Smile The Best Pillows for Every Type of Sleeper
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Yahoo
Squatters target vacant home in Spring Valley
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Squatters are targeting a vacant home in Spring Valley. According to the listing agent, the home is a probate listing, and the late owner's family is handling the issues from out of state. 'Somehow, these dangerous people got a whiff that it's vacant, and we started noticing some activity in there,' said the realtor, who wanted to remain anonymous for her safety. She told 8 News Now she has called police at least 10 times, but trespassing has continued at the property. Surveillance footage provided to 8 News Now shows various vehicles on the property that do not belong to the homeowner. 'We've changed the locks like a million times,' she said. 'The same kind of vehicles that we've been able to monitor, like SUVs and sedans, that keep coming around — they slow down, and they see someone on the watch and take off.' Even a U-Haul was captured on camera in front of the property. 'One time, they said they were coming in here to install flooring because the owner had ordered it,' the realtor said. 'We're like, 'No, we're on the phone with the owner now. She never ordered flooring, so we're going to call the cops.' And they ran.' Another senior neighbor told 8 News Now the problem at the home has been taking place for about a year and continues to get progressively worse. 'We're a small area, four houses on a cul-de-sac, so we're just concerned about what's going on in the property,' she said. Both women told 8 News Now the trespassers appear to be trying to take over the home, and someone even had power activated through NV Energy. 'I was infuriated,' the realtor said. 'We did not authorize any power. This is why we were keeping the power off. So we don't attract squatters.' 8 News Now reached out to NV Energy regarding the claims of power being activated without the owner's consent and is awaiting a response. The realtor started the eviction process. In Nevada, the formal process includes providing squatters with a formal written notice. If they still do not leave, a lawsuit can be filed to remove occupants. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Goran Suton returns to Michigan State basketball as graduate assistant
Goran Suton is back home. The former Michigan State basketball star has returned to the program as a graduate assistant for the 2025-26 season after spending more than a decade playing internationally. Advertisement Suton, a native of Bosnia whose family moved to Lansing and graduated from Everett High in 2004, turns 40 in August. He was a second-team All-Big Ten pick as a senior and the 2009 NCAA Tournament's Midwest regional Most Outstanding Player, helping MSU reach the Final Four and national championship game in Detroit. The 6-foot-10 forward is one of just eight players in program history with 1,000 points and 800 career rebounds, averaging 8.1 points and 6.6 rebounds over 134 games between 2005-09. MSU's Goran Suton pounds his chest in celebrate near the end of the game as MSU beats Louisville 64-52 in the NCAA tournament Sunday March 29 in Indianapolis. MSU heads to the Final Four now. MAKING THE MOVE: Michigan State names Georgia Tech interim AD Palumbo to key leadership role Suton — who became an American citizen in 2006 — was a second-round pick of the Utah Jazz in 2009 but never played in the NBA. After spending 10 years with six teams across Europe (and finishing with career averages of 8.4 points and 5.6 rebounds) from 2009-19, Suton had been living in Florida and worked as a realtor since 2023, according to his LinkedIn profile. Advertisement Suton is the latest former Tom Izzo player to rejoin the program in a coaching capacity. MSU's current staff includes assistant coaches Thomas Kelley and Suton's former teammate Austin Thornton, as well as Dr. Lorenzo Guess, the team's director of athletic performance. Other Izzo-era former Spartans who have returned to his staff include Tum Tum Nairn, now the associate head coach at Bowling Green after serving as a graduate assistant in 2019-20 following his playing career. Contact Chris Solari: csolari@ Follow him @chrissolari. Subscribe to the "Spartan Speak" podcast for new episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Goran Suton back with Michigan State basketball as graduate assistant
