Day: August 24, 2023

Third inmate death in one month at Missouri prison sparks investigation

9:16 pm August 24, 2023

An investigation continues into the death of a Missouri prison inmate — the third inmate to die at the same lockup this month and the eighth this year. Michael Hudson, 46, died Tuesday at a hospital after falling ill at the South Central Correctional Center in Licking, about 140 miles (225 kilometers) southwest of St. […]

Country star Elle King shows off dramatic slimdown: ‘I am not on any weight loss medication’

9:09 pm August 24, 2023

Elle King gave fans an update on her weight loss journey and revealed her struggle with postpartum depression in a new social media post. After giving birth to her son Lucky, whom she shares with tattoo artist Dan Tooker, in September 2021, the country singer weighed 284 pounds. King has since dramatically slimmed down, and […]

Lakers unveil plans for Kobe Bryant statue outside Los Angeles arena: ‘His legacy can be celebrated forever’

9:08 pm August 24, 2023

The Los Angeles Lakers have revealed plans for a statue of one of the franchise’s greatest players: Kobe Bryant. A statue immortalizing the legendary NBA player is set to be unveiled outside Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 8, the team announced Thursday. Kobe’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, took to social media to share the news about the […]

Georgia mom confirmed dead two years after she disappeared

8:55 pm August 24, 2023

A Georgia mother of three has been confirmed dead more than two years after she vanished on a hiking trail, authorities announced Tuesday. Olivia Samantha Fowler, 27, was last seen at 10:30 a.m. August 13, 2021, on Pebblebrook Road in rural Meriwether County wearing flip-flops, a tie-dye shirt and shorts. Her family reported her missing […]

World Series champion Stephen Strasburg to retire amid string of injury setbacks: reports

8:54 pm August 24, 2023

Three-time All-Star pitcher Stephen Strasburg plans to retire from baseball, according to multiple reports on Thursday. Strasburg’s pending retirement would mark the end of one of the most hyped careers in recent MLB history. Strasburg certainly produced memorable moments during his 13-year career, winning a World Series and being named the championship series MVP in […]