Who Is Peso Pluma's Girlfriend? All About Nicki Nicole

 Posted on July 18, 2024  |  9 minutes  |  1782 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

Peso Pluma and his girlfriend, Nicki Nicole, have a special connection on and offstage. The pair first met when they collaborated on the remix of Peso Pluma’s song “Por Las Noches” in February 2023. Although they initially remained coy about their relationship, the duo confirmed their romance when they kissed at one of Nicki Nicole’s concerts in November of that same year. Nicki Nicole (born Nicole Denise Cucco) has released music since 2019, while Peso Pluma (born Hassan Emilio Kabande Laija) put out his first single in 2020. [Read More]

Eric Windhurst, who killed friend's abusive stepdad in 1985, wants sentence cut

 Posted on July 17, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  686 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

A New Hampshire man who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting a friend's abusive stepfather in a case that went unsolved for more than 20 years is asking for a sentence reduction. In 2006, Eric Windhurst, of Hopkinton, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 1985 death of Danny Paquette in Hooksett and was sentenced to a 15- to 36-year prison term.  He's served about ten years. Eric Windhurst (pictured in 2006), of Hopkinton, New Hampshire, pleaded guilty in 2006 to second-degree murder in the 1985 death of Danny Paquette [Read More]

How To Build An Indestructible Gingerbread House

 Posted on July 17, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  633 words  |  Aldo Pusey

Credit: Morgan Walker/NPR Here's the thing about gingerbread houses. You labor over them for hours. You painstakingly decorate them with gumdrops and candy canes. And then, someone shakes the table it's sitting on, and boom! It all comes crumbling down, leaving a huge, house-shaped hole in your heart. Never again, we said. This year, we were determined to build a stronger gingerbread house. One that wouldn't crumble, no matter what. One that could withstand an earthquake. [Read More]

One of the deadliest federal prison units is closing

 Posted on July 17, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  632 words  |  Larita Shotwell

The federal Bureau of Prisons is closing the notorious Special Management Unit at Thomson penitentiary in Illinois, after frequent reports of violence and abuse. An investigation last year by NPR and The Marshall Project found that Thomson had quickly become one of the deadliest federal prisons, with five suspected homicides and two suspected suicides since the unit opened in 2019. The report also uncovered conditions that stoked violence, where volatile prisoners were locked down together in small cells for nearly 24 hours a day, often despite repeated warning signs. [Read More]

Skydive Buzz

 Posted on July 17, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  235 words  |  Martina Birk

Ever wanted to take to the skies and be wowed by the stunning views from above? Then you will love Skydive Buzz! Set in the heart of Devon, a clear day can see skydivers taking in views of the north and south coasts and miles of rolling countryside. It's even said that they have some of the best views of any skydiving centre in the UK. So strap yourself up for an experience of a lifetime as with Skydive Buzz, you fly up to 15,000ft in just over 10 minutes in one of the fastest jump planes in Europe. [Read More]

The big picture: surreal shadow play with Maurice Tabard

 Posted on July 17, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  336 words  |  Martina Birk

Untitled, c1929 by Maurice Tabard.Untitled, c1929 by Maurice Tabard.The big picturePhotographyThe French photographer – ​once Man Ray’s assistant – helped pioneer many of the signature techniques of surrealism The avant-garde artist and gallerist ELT Mesens was crucial to the spread and promotion of surrealism in 1920s Paris and Brussels – and later in 1930s London. A friend of André Breton and Man Ray and “soulmate” of René Magritte, he was instrumental in (briefly) bringing together the rival Belgian and French artists in the group. [Read More]

Too good to be true? What it is really like to win a 3m dream home

 Posted on July 17, 2024  |  12 minutes  |  2446 words  |  Aldo Pusey

‘Seeing my children living in a house like that – I can’t put that into words’ … Kevin and Dee outside their new £3m house. Photograph: Mark Field Photography/Omaze‘Seeing my children living in a house like that – I can’t put that into words’ … Kevin and Dee outside their new £3m house. Photograph: Mark Field Photography/OmazeHomesCompanies that offer lottery-like wins – houses, cars and cash prizes – have taken off recently. [Read More]

'Love Is Blind' Contestant Hits Netflix With Lawsuit Over 'Violent' Ex

 Posted on July 16, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  648 words  |  Larita Shotwell

"Love Is Blind" contestant Renee Poche alleged that her ex-fiancé Carter Wall exhibited violent, emotionally abusive behavior toward her and other members of the cast and crew. In an explosive lawsuit filed Tuesday, she said he should never have passed the Netflix show's background checks. (Wall and Netflix did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Business Insider.) Her suit asks the court to nullify the contract she signed to appear on the show. [Read More]

Argentina national team to train with River Plate on Friday

 Posted on July 16, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  103 words  |  Martina Birk

The Argentina national team will train River Plate on Friday. Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni will have an opportunity to test out players on Friday in a training with River Plate. It will involve Argentina players who would not have played against Panama on Thursday. River Plate are currently coached by former Argentina, Bayern Munich and Manchester City player Martín Demichelis. One of River Plate’s youth players, Claudio Echeverri trained with the Argentina team on Tuesday. [Read More]