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KENOSHA, WI, United States — A Milwaukee woman has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after accepting a plea deal on a lesser charge of manslaughter in connection with the 2018 death of a Kenosha man. The Kenosha County Court handed down the sentence to Chrystul Kizer, which also includes five years of extended supervision, representing the 570 days she has already spent in custody. Kizer, who was charged with second-degree manslaughter, avoided a potential life sentence with her guilty plea. At age 17, Kizer was accused of fatally shooting Randall Volar in his Kenosha home and then setting…

Last week, viewers witnessed a poignant moment during a live television broadcast when a weatherman encountered a sudden wave of panic. The incident, which played out on Australian television, presents a crucial learning opportunity about how to effectively support someone in the midst of a panic attack. During a routine weather forecast, meteorologist Nate Byrne began experiencing overwhelming symptoms of anxiety as he approached the studio's weather presentation area. Byrne later told BBC News that he felt intense shortness of breath, coupled with a rush of adrenaline that urged him to flee the situation, a response triggered by his proximity…

In a dazzling display of hometown pride, The Killers’ Brandon Flowers appeared before a sold-out crowd in Las Vegas with a silver pendant in the shape of his hometown adorning his chest. The symbolic gesture underscored Flowers’ deep connection to his roots, which he openly shared with the crowd. “Like many who venture out here, I took a chance,” Flowers admitted, reflecting on his journey from Nephi, Utah, to the bustling city of Las Vegas. “I took a gamble on three key figures,” he continued, nodding toward his bandmates who joined him on a stage lit by twinkling lights and…

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina — NASCAR has announced that the 2025 preseason Clash will be held at the iconic Bowman Gray Stadium on Feb. 2. This marks the return of the NASCAR Cup Series to the quarter-mile track for the first time since 1971. Bowman Gray Stadium, renowned for its racing history and as the backdrop for the docuseries "Madhouse," has been a fixture in the motorsports community. The track, which hosted NASCAR Cup events from 1958 to 1971, continues to be a venue for weekly races during the summer and various NASCAR regional and Modified events. Owned by the city…

The Geneva-based World Health Organization (WHO) recently raised the mpox to a global health emergency. Shortly after this declaration, the Philippines confirmed its first case of the disease this year. Philippine health authorities announced the discovery of the disease, but did not disclose whether the individual was infected with the newer, more virulent Clade Ib strain that is currently predominant in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and is responsible for a surge in infections. The reported case involved the older Clade IIb strain that led to the global mpox outbreak in 2022. This development follows closely on the heels…

In Russia's Kursk region, Ukrainian forces have targeted and demolished another critical bridge, the Ukrainian Air Force said recently. This marks a continuation of Ukraine's aggressive strategy, disrupting Russian logistics networks amid an ongoing incursion. A Ukrainian military unit stationed at a former Russian-controlled facility in Kursk successfully carried out the operation on August 18, 2024, The Washington Post reported. The move underscores Ukraine’s deep push into Russian territory, which began nearly two weeks earlier and involves about 5,000 troops. Since the incursion, Ukrainian forces say they have taken control of 82 settlements in an area of ​​1,150 square kilometers.…