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Buzz Feed
22-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
14 Sleep Solutions For Couples With Different Bedtimes
A set of reusable Loop earplugs that'll help muffle any sleep-disturbing noises because you still need silence for quality when your partner is doing some late-night gaming after their closing shift. Hey, everyone needs to decompress — even the nocturnal among us. And these are *not* your average one-size-fits-all, foam earplugs. Each pair comes with four sets of silicone ear tips in different sizes, so you can pick the best fit and enjoy a quiet rest that's actually comfortable, too. Or some sleep headphones in the side-snoozer approved headband style if you prefer to drift into dreamland with some relaxing with the constant murmur of a Bob's Burgers marathon if you're anything like me. This headband has super low-profile speakers that won't dig into your ears, and it features an adjustable strap for maximum comfort. A weighted sleep mask with deep-set eye divots that's basically a pair of blackout curtains for your eyes. The gentle pressure from the weights also feels AMAZING. Trust me, if your other half is prone to recklessly flipping light switches on in the middle of the ultra-cozy mask is going to feel like magic. A pack of door-quieting cushions that are not just for the benefit of snoozing babies — they're here to help light-sleepers of all ages. When your partner (who has the sleep schedule of Count Orlok for some reason) finally comes to bed at dawn, you won't be disturbed by the *surprisingly* loud latch clicking. Just use the loops to attach it to any door and voilà — cohabitating with Nosferatu just got a whole lot easier. An *actually* silent plug-in keyboard for the workaholic who's up answering emails and writing reports when the rest of the world prefers to your spouse who is trying to catch some Z's 10 feet away. A home office is a luxury, but working odd hours is a yeah, you might be click-clacking away on your keyboard in the bedroom at 1 a.m. This beauty is quiet, compact, AND has the added perk of fully adjustable backlighting. A pack of motion-sensor lamps you'll want to get if you're the night owl who keeps tripping up the stairs trying to avoid waking your partner up by turning on the wretched Big Light. These little lamps have an adhesive backing that makes for an easy installation wherever you need an extra pocket of illumination. No need to push any buttons, either — they're battery-powered and will automatically switch off when you leave the sensor's range of motion. A set of wireless TV-compatible headphones one reviewer is calling "a marriage saver." Now you can binge-watch Law & Order all night without your S.O. jolting awake with every "DUN DUN." These things are rechargeable, have built-in volume control, and can be used with most TVs due to the different connection options (yep, including Bluetooth). Oh, and they're less than half the price of TV Ears. A fluffy body pillow that measures a whopping 4 and 1/2 feet in length — perfect for those of us who can't fall asleep without cuddling, but also realize that our partners might not be ready to tuck in at 7 p.m. 🥲 A noise machine because you're not trying to wake Sleeping Beauty with the chaotic symphony of you trying to make a grilled cheese at 2 a.m. This genius product will help muffle even the noisiest late-night chef with its reviewer-loved adjustable volume and 30 different gentle sounds to choose from. Plus, if you ever need a little bit of light, it's got one built right in with 12 dimmable, soothing settings. An OG, no-nonsense Kindle for a night-time reading experience that doesn't involve turning on any lamps. Listen, when the LOML goes to bed, I'm lying down, if I'm not actually going to sleep for at least two more hours. 🙃 Or an adjustable reading light if physical books are more your vibe. This clip-on LED light has three color-tinted light modes (including amber, which is my fave for bedtime) with five different brightness settings — so you can fully customize the light output to your heart's desire. A motion-sensor light for your toilet so you can *finally* use the en-suite in the dark and not have to worry about the ghost living in the bowl that has been after you since you were a kid. Oh, that's just me? I guess original experiences do exist. Well, at least your sleepy S.O. will be happy you didn't wake them up with the bathroom light! A pack of sound-dampening washing machine pads It's midnight, and you forgot to do laundry again (and there are no more clean socks 😢). Rather than disrupting your partner's sleep with the cacophony of a spin cycle, just slide these under each corner of your washer to minimize the vibrations, and therefore, the noise. And a pair of fleece slippers that reviewers are loving for their footstep-muffling abilities. Now you can finally sneak into bed without your clunky stride giving you away.
Los Angeles Times
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Los Angeles Times
L.A. woman faked immigration ‘kidnapping' in scheme for donations, feds charge
Federal prosecutors have charged a woman with faking her abduction by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in downtown Los Angeles last month, alleging a 'well-orchestrated conspiracy' meant to elicit public sympathy and donations based on her undocumented status. Authorities on Thursday announced that Yuriana Julia Pelaez Calderon, 41, of South L.A., has been charged with conspiracy and making false statements to federal officers, with prison terms of up to five years. She has not yet entered a plea and is expected to make her initial court appearance in the coming weeks. 'Dangerous rhetoric that ICE agents are 'kidnapping' illegal immigrants is being recklessly peddled by politicians and echoed in the media to inflame the public and discredit our courageous federal agents,' U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli said in a statement. On June 25, friends, family members and activists gathered outside a Jack in the Box in downtown to decry what they said was the 'kidnapping' of a local mother by a group of masked men. A lawyer for the family told reporters that Calderon, who goes by Juli, had pulled into the fast food restaurant's parking lot to evade two trucks that had followed her down Alameda Street. As she did so, the lawyer said, the trucks pulled in behind her and a group of armed men who didn't identify themselves sprang out and took her into their custody. The lawyer said Calderon recounted being taken to a parking lot near the San Ysidro border crossing, where she was pressured by ICE staffers to sign self-deportation paperwork. She claimed her demands to see a judge or an attorney were ignored, and she was instead bundled into an unmarked vehicle and taken to a warehouse in an undisclosed location. The attorney said Calderon alleged she was only given water and denied access to showers, beds or blankets. Attempts to reach her attorney for comment on Thursday were unsuccessful. At the time of the press conference, numerous immigrant rights groups showed up to support Calderon, including the Immigrant Defenders Law Center and Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment, of which Calderon is a member. They spoke about working to find Calderon in ICE's detainee locator system, and contacting numerous branches of DHS. Despite their search, no evidence of Calderon's whereabouts could be found. Calderon's daughter started a GoFundMe page to raise money, saying that the family couldn't find her mother after she was taken by masked men in an unmarked vehicle 'when she was on her way to work.' The fundraiser had only raised $80 of its stated goal of $4,500, as of Thursday. But, according to an affidavit federal authorities filed in support of the criminal complaint, Calderon's story was entirely made up. Homeland Security Investigations agents began searching for Calderon over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, eventually tracking her down to the parking lot of a shopping plaza in Bakersfield. Calderon continued to claim she was taken by masked men and held in custody with others, the affidavit said. Investigators tracked Calderon's movements through cellphone records and surveillance footage that showed her leaving the Jack in the Box parking lot in a sedan parked nearby. She also created what law enforcement suspect were doctored photos of her 'rescue,' which made it appear as though she had been abused while in ICE custody. The case came amid an ongoing White House crackdown that has swept up hundreds of immigrants and sown fear across the region, and prompted local, state and federal leaders to demand that immigration agents identify themselves. Concerns have spiked in recent weeks about ICE impersonators, the use of masks by federal agents to conduct ICE raids, and rumors about 'bounty hunters.' A man in Huntington Park was arrested for impersonating an ICE officer, and L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger expressed concern about 'bad players' exploiting the anonymity of ICE agents to wreak havoc. Some people have taken to calling 911 to report a kidnapping that turned out to be an ICE operation. Law enforcement leaders, including LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell, have said that their officers would investigate to ensure there is no foul play but not interfere with federal agents carrying out their business.
Hans India
17-06-2025
- Hans India
Schoolchildren at Risk: Bengaluru Police Nab 58 Drunk School Bus Drivers, Seize Vehicles
Bengaluru police news: Bengaluru Traffic Police, in a major initiative to enforce safety, conducted a special patrol on Monday morning. The goal was to check Bengaluru school bus drivers drunk driving. The operation, which lasted between 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, saw 58 school vehicle drivers booked for drunk driving. Licenses likely to be cancelled During the surprise checks, 4,559 drivers of school vehicles were tested in the city. Of these, 58 driver to be under the influence of alcohol. They were prosecuted immediately for violating the Indian Motor Vehicles Act. The move is a result of a directive from the Karnataka High Court dated April 2 which ordered the state government in three months to develop a legal framework for the operation of bike taxis. RTOs have been notified to suspend the driving licenses of these errant motorists. Police said that they will continue to conduct special drives to enforce traffic laws and maintain school bus safety India. In response to growing concerns about student safety, the authorities in the city have implemented a strict drunk driving crackdown Bengaluru regarding school transportation. In recent months, a number of school buses were scrutinized for violating traffic laws and driving recklessly. Bengaluru Police increased their monitoring after receiving repeated complaints from parents and school administrators. The authorities have announced that they will conduct unannounced citywide inspections on a regular schedule, warning that drivers who violate the regulations may risk their licenses being revoked. "We made this decision in order to use sections of the JJ Act if we find repeated Bengaluru traffic violations. So far, we haven't found any such cases. "We are writing to the school administrations to ask them to take action," he added.
The Print
01-06-2025
- The Print
MP bus tragedy that killed over 60: Rewa court acquits all three accused 19 years later
Judicial Magistrate First Class Panna Nagesh on Friday acquitted Ajay Pratap Singh (52), Ramesh Tiwari (42) and Shriniwas Tiwari (60), the owner and conductors of the bus, due to lack of evidence. On October 19, 2006, the bus with registration number MKA 3163 plunged into Govindgarh pond when it was on its way to Rewa from Jigna. Among those killed was the driver. Rewa, Jun 1 (PTI) A court in Rewa in Madhya Pradesh gave 'benefit of doubt' and acquitted three persons in connection with the 2006 Govindgarh bus tragedy in which more than 60 occupants of the vehicle were killed. The court observed that it could not be proved with the prosecution's evidence that the bus was being driven rashly and recklessly at the time of the incident. Furthermore, the driver of the bus too had died in the accident, the court pointed out. 'Under these circumstances, it could not be found that the accused had any role in running the bus without registration on the day of the accident,' the court said while acquitting the trio under Indian Penal Code and Motor Vehicles Act. Their lawyer Rajiv Singh Shera said the prosecution failed to prove whether the bus had valid fitness and permit documents. 'As a result, the court acquitted the owner and conductors,' he said. PTI COR LAL BNM This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Watertown man charged with speeding down Bradley Street, menacing
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – A 50-year-old Watertown man is facing several charges after an incident late last week. According to the Watertown Police Department, Daniel Gilbert was allegedly recklessly operating his vehicle. Authorities allege that Bradley was operating his vehicle on Bradley Street at speeds allegedly over 70 miles per hour. Watertown FD battles Memorial Day blaze Police officials also state the Bradley allegedly tried to force a car with two occupants off the road. It was also alleged that Gilbert also parked in front of the victim's car, exited his vehicle and pointed a black, imitation KBG pistol at the victims. Police records indicate that Gilbert has a previous second-degree assault conviction from 2011 in Lewis County Court. This meant that Gilbert was in unlawful possession of the pistol. Authorities also stated that Gilbert allegedly was in possession of a white crystal substance that tested positive for methamphetamine. Here are the following charges that Gilbert is facing: Two counts of second-degree menacing Third-degree criminal possession of a weapon Two counts of first-degree reckless endangerment Seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance Reckless driving Driving without a license He was arrested and transported to the Jefferson County Public Safety Building, where Gilbert was processed and held prior to arraignement. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
