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People are seen being evacuated from Hartford Distributors, Inc., in Manchester, Conn. (AP) A gunman who killed eight people and himself at a family-owned beer and wine wholesaler in Manchester, Conn., had been given the opportunity to either resign or be terminated from his position there Tuesday morning and was being escorted from the building when the shooting started, police said. Omar S. Thornton, 34, reportedly entered Hartford Distributors and fired at 10 employees with a hand gun before turning the gun on himself, Manchester Police Chief Marc Montminy said.

KALISPELL, Mont. — By the time the third teenager had died by suicide since the start of the school year, the Flathead Valley was desperate for unity. The community had been jittery for months. Supporters of former president Donald Trump, adamant that Joe Biden stole the 2020 election, were driving through town in pickups lined with Trump flags, Confederate flags and “Don’t Tread on Me” flags featuring a rattlesnake coiled and ready to strike at government intrusion.

Now the broker’s fee is too damn high! A real estate agent recently collected an eye popping, nearly $20,000 fee on a cheap Upper West Side pad. The one-bedroom unit was initially advertised for $3,750 a month on StreetEasy, but the agent told prospective tenants that it was actually rent stabilized and would be a steal — just $1,725. The broker, Ari Wilford, told the tenant the extra cash would even out in the end.

Young American actor Che Tafari has been in roughly a dozen Hollywood productions. Tafari’s acting career is only getting started, so in a few years he’ll probably be on Wikipedia. Che was born in Harlem, New York, but now lives with his parents in Los Angeles. Che is a skilled pianist and actor who also enjoys dancing. He also plays the piano. Work Hard, Play Hard: The young actor studied Capoeira, a classic Brazilian martial technique that combines dance and martial skills.

Richard Ayodeji Makun, better known by his stage name AY Comedian, is a well-known Nigerian stand-up comedian and actor. He recently wrote a letter of gratitude to his wife, Mabel Makun, raving about her stunning figure. The joyful father of two shared lovely images of himself and his wife’s banging body on Instagram, accompanied by an appreciation remark. He praised his wife for her dedication in juggling her work as a working mother and a nurse.

By Max MatzaBBC News Getty ImagesAntisemitism in the US is reaching "historic levels" in the wake of violence in Israel and Gaza, FBI Director Christopher Wray has warned. Speaking to a senate panel on Tuesday, Mr Wray said 60% of all religious-based hate crimes targeted Jewish people. He added that the figure had likely increased amid anger caused by the ongoing violence in Gaza. Other countries, including the UK and France, have also warned of a recent major uptick in antisemitic incidents.

Explore More To paraphrase Russian playwright and absolute Aquarius Anton Chekov, “Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.” For a recent crop of romantic hopefuls, TikTok has become that broken glass. The moon phase soul mate TikTok trend promises to reveal true relationship compatibility between two lovers based on the phases of the moon on their respective birthdays. A lunar cycle is comprised of eight specific moon phases; the New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent before going back to black and the New Moon phase again.

Five days ago, I pitched an idea to Karl Stiefvater, who like me was wowed by a new algorithm that was mimicking the styles of the greatest artists. What if he applied Picasso’s style to the portraits of the U.S. presidents? Would it involve an unbearable amount of work? The answer was no, despite the St. Louis resident’s total lack of training with a paint brush. “These pictures I’m making are coming out of a complete novice’s hands,” he told me last night.

Jamie Lee Curtis is an American actress, producer, and children’s author. Known for her performances in film and television, she is one of the most prolific actors in the horror and slasher genres and has been labeled as a scream queen. Curtis has received multiple accolades, including a BAFTA Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards, as well as nominations for an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, and a Grammy Award.