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Investigators have not determined the identities or causes of death of three bodies found in a Burlington, Connecticut, home purchased at auction on June 6. Foreclosure proceedings and neglected interiors raise questions about ownership and the status of the former homeowners.
Kathie Lee Gifford has opened up about years of chronic pain and multiple surgeries, highlighting how ongoing physical hardship shapes her mobility, family life, and outlook. She describes attempts at recovery through physical therapy and stem cell treatment, and reflects on the impact of pain on daily choices and relationships.
A São Paulo court has convicted Audato and Ieda Denardi of intellectual neglect for homeschooling their daughters, 15 and 11, without a state-approved curriculum. They face 50 days in prison on a 2024 ruling. The case highlights Brazil’s unsettled homeschooling regulations as the couple appeals.
Graham Platner has withdrawn from the Maine Senate race after a former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault. He denies the allegations, saying the decision is about protecting campaigns from power structures. The Maine Democratic Party must nominate a replacement before the July 27 deadline as it races to defend Susan Collins in November.
Andrea Shaw, 23, has been indicted on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her 18-month-old twins, Dallas and Tyson, found dead in their Payette, Idaho, home in May 2025. Prosecutors allege willful suffocation; defense links the deaths to vaccines. Shaw remains held on a $2 million bond as her case moves toward trial.
Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger has disclosed an early-stage Alzheimer's diagnosis. He says the condition may briefly affect memory and sleep as he continues his public-facing work and advocacy for aviation safety.
Wildfire smoke from Canadian blazes is driving unhealthy air quality across the US Northeast and Great Lakes. Officials warn residents to limit outdoor activity as rain is forecast to disperse smoke. Spain and Argentina prepare for the World Cup final in New Jersey amid concerns about air quality.
Los Angeles prosecutors have presented graphic photographs and forensic testimony at a preliminary hearing for musician David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, accusing him of murdering and dismembering 14‑year‑old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in April 2025. Medical testimony described stab wounds and extensive post‑mortem mutilation; prosecutors say DNA and purchases link Burke to the crime. Burke has pleaded not guilty.
Two men, Jeremy Morrison and Kyle Bylin, have learned they were swapped at birth at Unity Medical Center in North Dakota in 1988. DNA tests linked them to each other’s biological families. The hospital denies responsibility, saying records from the era no longer exist. The men and their families have filed a lawsuit seeking damages and accountability.
Wildfire smoke from Canadian fires continues to affect the US Midwest and Northeast, with air quality remaining unhealthy in several cities. Authorities warn that smoke will transport east and south in coming days, and residents are advised to limit outdoor activity and seal homes where possible.