Monopoly Go has become one of the most played games on mobile phones, but how can you get free dice rolls on it?
People have been playing Monopoly for a long time and the game has managed to strengthen friendships while also causing chaos. Recently, the game released an online version called Monopoly Go and it has seen a massive success. Available on iPhone‘s iOS and Android or Google‘s App Store and Play Store, this game can be downloaded easily.
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How to get free dice rolls on Monopoly Go
There are a number of ways through which you can enjoy a free dice roll. The easiest one is by logging in regularly. The game gives you daily rewards and the number of rolls increases with each day. Another strategy you could try is to increase your money.
The game gifts you with free rolls every time you reach a net worth goal. The best part is, you can grow your money by doing daily tasks. Luckily, this also helps to get free rolls in the game.
Users can also try to finish the sticker album. Once you are done collecting all of them, you could win up to 10,000 dice rolls. Lastly, gamers can invite friends and get more roll. You can receive around 25-30 dice when an invitation has been accepted. You can also log in through your Facebook to enjoy 25 dice rolls.
How to get stickers in the game
As mentioned above, collecting all the stickers for the album can give you access to some exciting gifts. There are a couple of ways through which you can collect these stickers.
The easiest way is by completing tasks or finishing the top three in the tournaments. In some cases, the stickers are available without any effort as you can head to your Gift Shop to check if you have been offered any for free.
Users can also spin the color wheel or trade with friends to get their hands on the stickers quickly.
How can you trade cards in the game?
In the game, you can only trade cards with people who have accepted your invite, that is, if you are friends in the game you will be able to trade cards.
You can go ahead and trade cards by first clicking on the ‘Albums’ symbol that appears in the lower right corner. Once selected, you can see the stickers you have. Duplicate ones will have a +1 sign and it is always advised to use them for trading as the non-duplicate ones might have specific uses in the game.
Once you have made your pick, you can select your friend from the list that appears. They will receive an email informing them about your trade and will be able to get the sticker when they log into the game.
YouTube’s famous tech channel Linus Tech Tips and its creator Linus Sebastian have found themselves in the midst of a massive controversy after their Billet Labs review. Things became even more serious after fellow YouTuber Gamers Nexus accused them of bad ethical practices in their videos.
Linus Tech Tips is one of YouTube‘s most famous technology channels. The channel has amassed a massive subscriber base of 15.6 million. Its massive success also gave rise to creator Linus Sebastian’s Linus Media Group entertainment company. The YouTube channel has established an enormous fan base over the years. However, most recently Linus Tech Tips (LTT) landed in hot waters over their review of Billet Labs’ 3090ti block. The controversy reached a tipping point after fellow YouTuber Gamers Nexus released an explosive video. The video’s title was ‘The Problem with Linus Tech Tips: Accuracy, Ethics & Responsibility. One of the topics Gamers Nexus touched upon was LTT’s handling of their Billet Labs’ Monoblock review.
Linus Tech Tips gives Billet Labs a bad review
Billet Labs, a newly founded computer hardware company sent Linus Tech Tips a 3090ti monoblock for testing. Linus Tech Tips (LTT) made a review featuring Billet Lab’s water block intended to cool both the CPU and the GPU in June 2023.
Linus Sebastian gave their product a review that many thought was very harsh. One fan also took to Twitter calling it ‘unprofessional.’ The LTT creator tried to make it work on a 4090 graphic card. One of the company’s owners even called LTT’s review a ‘misrepresentation’ of their product. The co-owner stated the product was meant for 3090ti which they apparently already conveyed to LTT’s crew.
After the prototype did not work properly on the 4090 iteration, Sebastian ended up calling it a “bad product” in their conclusion. “It is a cool product but it is a bad product,” he said.
He further said that it’s bad because “it makes absolutely no sense and nobody should buy it.”
Not only was the Billet Labs’ product ‘misrepresented’ by LTT but it was also auctioned off at an expo. It was given away despite Billet requesting LTT to return the cooler to them. This naturally caused a massive hailstorm in the tech community.
Billet Labs creator responds to LTT’s ‘misrepresentation’ of their product
One of Billet Labs’ founder Felix Lure commented on the tech channel’s video saying, “We love LTT, but it was difficult to watch their criticisms when pretty much every design issue that Linus raised was done for a reason which was all explained to Adam (a crew member) weeks ago.”
Felix further stated that they had told LTT that the cooler “might fit” a 4090 version “but we didn’t have a 4090 at the time and they were welcome to try.” He further says that the company later confirmed with them that “it does not fit” the 4090 graphics card.
He further stated that they had also sent a full instruction manual “that seemingly wasn’t used.” The founder also said, “We assumed we’d have a chance to answer any problems that were raised and explain them before it being publicly misrepresented.”
Linus Tech Tips responds to Billet Labs controversy
LTT’s Sebastian took to their forum and commented on the Billet Labs controversy. Clearing the air on their end, Sebastian notified fans that LTT did not ‘sell’ the monoblock as many had come to believe. He stated that they had auctioned it for a charity.
Sebastian noted that the monoblock wasn’t returned to Billet Labs “due to a miscommunication.” He further revealed that they had agreed to compensate the company for the cost of their prototype.
The YouTube creator further disagreed with claims that there was an “accuracy” issue in their review of Billet Labs’ coolers.
Clearing his side, Sebastian stated, “I wanted to evaluate it as a product, and as a product, IF it could manage to compete with the temperatures of the highest end blocks on the planet, it still wouldn’t make sense to buy… so from my point of view, re-testing it and finding out that yes, it did in fact run cooler made no difference to the conclusion, so it didn’t really make a difference.” He further cleared that LTT’s intention was never to “harm” Billet Labs.
The angel skull vs witch skull theory is being compared to a real-life pseudoscience called phrenology that uses bumps on the skull to predict mental traits.
It is based on the concept that the brain is the organ of the mind and certain areas have specific functions or modules.
Phrenology says the brain muscles which are used most are bigger and protrude from the skull, resulting in different head shapes.
This means the brain muscles that aren’t used as frequently are smaller and aren’t present on the exterior of the skull.
“Ah good great glad the children are getting into PHRENOLOGY *screaming* we gotta stop. How do we help young people not fall for this,” one person wrote on Twitter.
Another added: “I’ll admit, TikTok inventing Phrenology 2 was not on my bingo card for 2023.”
A viral story on Reddit titled ‘My daughter is having a baby with my best friend’ has left the users disgusted with a rather unexpected twist at the end.
Stories surrounding relationships and families secretly shared on Reddit never fail to catch the attention of the readers with shocking details that many refuse to believe are true. Unlike the ‘AITA for embarrassing my wife at the grocery store‘ or ‘I refuse to submit to my boyfriend‘ posts, the one we are talking about today focuses on a questionable relationship between three parties – a mother, her childhood best friend, and her teen daughter.
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‘My daughter is having a baby with my best friend’ post on Reddit goes viral
The above story from Reddit is getting a lot of attention for all the wrong reasons, as a 38-year-old woman takes to the platform to seek advice on her relationship with her best friend and her teen daughter who are involved romantically.
The Reddit user identifies her best friend as Jamie and they’ve known each other since high school. The woman confesses she got pregnant in high school with her daughter Sam and when her baby daddy left, it was Jamie who took care of her and her daughter. The woman only realized later that her best friend was secretly in love with her.
Jamie helped his best friend navigate life as a single teen mom by taking care of Sam and treating her like his “own daughter” when her mother was at work or busy with other tasks. And, Sam would grow up calling Jamie “uncle dad”.
Jamie’s treatment of Sam made the mother look at her best friend differently. The unofficial couple started sleeping with each other and Jamie eventually moved in with Sam and her mother.
Everything between Jamie and Reddit user was going smoothly for three weeks, until Sam’s father wanted to spend time with Sam and her mother “alone” on his birthday. When Sam was asleep, her mother and father started to drink while watching a movie and as the Reddit user describes, “one thing led to another” and they slept with each without protection, which got Sam’s mother pregnant.
The Reddit user couldn’t lie to Jamie, so she told him she was carrying her ex’s child and she was sure it wasn’t her best friend’s as they always used protection, and the timeline matched with Sam’s father’s birthday.
Jamie was furious and begged his best friend to stay, but their relationship fell apart when Sam’s mother called it quits to go back to her ex.
Best friends rekindle a relationship after years
Years passed, Jamie was married with two kids and the Reddit user was married to someone else when the duo connected via Facebook.
Soon sparks flew between the two like good ol’ days, but by now they were married to different people. The Reddit user’s current husband isn’t Sam’s father, but another man named Jerry, who has no clue about Jamie and his wife‘s romantic past.
Jamie and the Reddit user maintained boundaries as they were happy in their respective relationships until the former’s marriage fell apart and he was officially single again. But, Jamie and Jerry had grown a lot closer by now and acted like they knew each other for a long time.
It was also around the time when Sam revealed that she was pregnant at 17 and the Reddit user cried in Jamie’s arms as she regretted setting the wrong example for her teen daughter who followed in the footsteps of her mother.
As Sam was severely depressed after birthing her child and also because her relationship with her baby daddy had fallen apart, the Reddit user became the babysitter for her granddaughter, and having Jamie around when Jerry was out at work, helped them relive the old times. Jerry was a truck driver so his job kept him away from home. The Reddit user says she is ashamed to admit that Jamie and she slept together a few times when Jerry wasn’t around.
As for her granddaughter, Sam and her baby daddy decided to put her up for adoption as the teen parents couldn’t take good care of the infant.
The Reddit user wasn’t happy about giving up her granddaughter, but she accepted the truth and tried to move on while keeping in touch with Jamie.
After a couple of months, Sam tells her mother she was dating someone new and was excited to bring the man home. But, the Reddit user was shocked to see that Jamie was her daughter’s new boyfriend, who had come home without any hesitation. As if this wasn’t bad enough, Sam later reveals that she was even pregnant with Jamie’s child! Sam’s mother was at a loss for words upon realizing that her daughter and she slept with the same man. She couldn’t digest the fact that she would also become the grandmother to her ex-lover and her daughter’s child.
Users are disgusted with the trio’s relationship dynamics
Users are disgusted by the story for obvious reasons with many calling everyone in the narrative a major “red flag’ except the innocent husband, Jerry.
One user said: “Didn’t Sam call Jamie her uncle dad? Then she has his baby. Disgusting.”
“The mom is a red flag, Jamie is a red flag, and the daughter is a red flag the only one chilling is Jerry,” said another.
A third person said: “I’m just flabbergasted like this man watched this girl as a baby, I just can’t.”
The story “kept getting progressively worse,” opined one.
Billy Unger’s kid was kept a secret while playing Chase Devenport on Lab Rats at age 17 and fans can’t believe their childhood crush seemingly lived an entirely separate life off-camera.
American actor Billy Unger, otherwise known as William Brent, reportedly had a child whilst working on Disney Channel and TikTok users express their shock since the news often circulates social media.
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Billy Unger had a kid around age 17
Chase Davenport is one of the three main protagonists of the Disney XD Lab Rats franchise, he is the smartest of the four superhumans and the self-proclaimed mission leader of his siblings according to Lab Rats Wifi Fandom.
The character is portrayed by William Brent, “Billy” Unger, who used to be called Billy Unger but he changed it in 2016 to his now current name.
However, what fans were unaware of at the time is that the actor had a secret life off camera whereby he was a father to his child.
Billy is a father and husband to his partner named Angela Moreno as per reports by Tuko. His first child was reportedly born in 2012, when the actor was around 17 years old, named Devin Unger.
Upon finding out the news, a TikTok user named Zeinabou suggested that “Disney Channel did such a good job at hiding” the information surrounding the baby since fans were unaware of Billy’s personal life involving a seemingly secret child.
Chase Devenport childhood crush fans are shocked
Many fans admit that Chase Davenport was their childhood crush during their Disney Channel days, and most were completely shocked when they found out about his actor Billy Unger having a child at a young age.
DID YALL KNOW BILLY UNGER HAD A KID AT 16/17 WHILST FILMING LAB RATS
John Pelletier is currently serving as Maui Chief of Police during the devastating fires that have been named the deadliest US blaze in 100 years as the current death toll stands at 96 and is reportedly expected to increase.
Catastrophic wildfires in Hawaii have scorched Maui, killing dozens of people and destroying most of the historic town of Lahaina. Explore information about the police chief, who previously worked in Las Vegas and is now dealing with the incidents based on public information displayed on social media profiles.
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John Pelletier reports as Maui Chief of Police
At least 96 people have died in devastating wildfires that have destroyed the historic town of Maui in Hawaii, making it the most deadly wildfire in US history.
Maui Police Chief John Pelletier said the death toll is likely to grow and “none of us really know the size of it yet”, as efforts to find and identify the dead were still in their early stages, as per ITVX reports.
Crews with cadaver dogs have covered only 3% of the search area, he said, adding: “We’ve got an area that we have to contain that is at least five square miles and it is full of our loved ones.”
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John Pelletier’s public LinkedIn profile displays his work experience. The professional is currently listed as Chief of Police Maui Police Department who is from Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
Since December 2021, Pelletier has been working as Chief Of Police in the County of Maui as the Chief law-enforcement officer for Maui County.
His current role reportedly oversees public safety and police operations for 165,000 residents and 3 million tourists annually in Maui County.
In January 2023, Hawaii News Now reported that John Pelletier has more than two decades in law enforcement, but says serving in the Aloha State is different:
“I’ve learned that coconut wireless is real. I had no idea that it existed,”
Maui officials say the death toll has risen to 55.
When asked how many are still missing, Maui Police Chief John Pelletier said «Honestly we don’t know. And here’s the challenge: There’s no power. There’s no internet. There’s no radio coverage …» pic.twitter.com/jsK9Mo9c4P
Pelletier’s former work asPolice Captain in Las Vegas
Prior to his role in Hawaii, John Pelletier’s LinkedIn page shows that he worked as Police Captain in Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department from January 2020 until Dec 2021.
As the Major Violator / Narcotics, his job was to lead a police command of detectives and police supervisors in an effort to make the Las Vegas community the safest in America.
The LinkedIn page also states that he was educated at FBI National Academy, attending FBINA 276 as well as UNLV (University of Nevada-Las Vegas).
Las Vegas Review-Journal reported on John Pelletier when the Las Vegas police captain was named police chief in Maui, explaining that Pelletier told the commission that he ran the K-9 and SWAT sectionsduring his time with Metro, along with being a detective sergeant in the gang unit, in internal affairs and an instructor in the police academy, among other positions.
Pelletier said he saw the new job as an opportunity to use his experience to “reboot the entire department” and when asked why he would be the right fit, Pelletier capitalized on his experience heading an area command in one of the largest tourist destinations in the world.
Jonn Pelletier also reflected on the anniversary of the 1 October 2017 shooting during his interview and described leading the area command that covers the Strip that night as his greatest professional achievement.
The professional recalled the “incredible loss of life” Las Vegas saw on the day of the tragedy, including the death of one police officer, and he believes his experience leading a team of officers that day has prepared him to handle any situation going forward.
More about John Pelletier’s professional life
A Facebook profile representingJohn Pelletier states that he lives in Wailuku, Hawaii and is from Buffalo, New York.
The social media page shows that he is married and the profile picture supposedly shows a selfie of him and his partner.
According to Las Vegas Review-Journal, when asked how he would address cultural, racial and ethnic issues in Hawaii, Pelletier acknowledged the “painful and serious” history within the state’s multicultural community and emphasized the importance of diversity.
Pelletier also stated:
“I’ll tell you this: When I raise my hand and I swear my oath as the chief of police, it will be to protect all the people in Hawaii and make sure that everybody feels that they have equal protection under the law, so help me God.”
SEE: Video of Lahaina Grill burned down by Maui fire breaks hearts as 40+ employees lose ‘everything’
Clarence Avant, known as the ‘Godfather of black music,’ has sadly passed away 2 years after his wife Jacqueline Avant was shot and killed during a home invasion at their Beverly Hills mansion.
Explore why the death of Clarence Avant’s wife, Jacqueline, will never be forgotten after her impact on Black culture which led to Netflix‘s Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story being dedicated to the philanthropist.
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Who was Clarence Avant’s wife, Jacqueline?
Clarence Alexander Avant was a 91-year-old American music executive, businessman, and film producer who passed away gently at home in Los Angeles on Sunday, August 13, 2023.
The sad news comes nearly 2 years after his wife Jacqueline Avant was shot and killed during a home invasion at their Beverly Hills mansion.
She worked as a hospital technician and phlebotomist in New York City according to The Hollywood Reporter, along with a model at Johnson Publishing Company’s annual fashion show Ebony Fashion Fair, meeting her husband as her modeling career began to take off while he was flourishing as a music manager, producer, executive, and entrepreneur.
READ MORE: Who is Nicole Avant? ‘Godfather of black music’ Clarence survived by daughter
Born in Jamaica Queens, New York, on 6 March 1940, Jacqueline Avant was age 81 at the time of her unfortunate death on 1 December 2021.
The tragedy occurred when Jacqueline Avant was shot to death during a violent burglary when she was at home with her husband, whom police officers found cradling her head on the floor after she was shot, according to The New York Times.In April 2022, the murderer was sentenced to 190 years in prison.
Married to Clarence Avant since 1967, the pair had two children named Nicole Avant, a producer and political activist, and Alexander Devore Avant.
On 5 August 2023, Nicole Avant wished her parents a happy anniversary in an Instagram post, celebrating 56 years of marriage.
Jacqueline Avant’s impact on Black culture
Philanthropist Jacqueline Avant had helped unite the worlds of Black politics and entertainment and the crime killingher shocked the nation and Hollywood publicly mourned the loss.
“A lot of grit and gratitude and grace — those are the adjectives for Jacquie,”
Nicole Avant told PEOPLE about her mother:
“She was a philanthropist before it became popular to become a philanthropist and say you were one.”
Over the years, Jacquie Avant served on many charitable boards, including the UCLA International Student Center (now the UCLA Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars), the National Organization for Women’s Entertainment division, and the Neighbors of Watts, according to Los Angeles Times.
Those close to the couple described Jacqueline Avant as a quiet force who helped guide her husband to unite powerful figures from the worlds of sports, entertainment, and politics, usually to benefit the less fortunate.
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Netflix’s Queen Charlotte was dedicated toJacqueline Avant
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is a 2023 Netflix historical drama that was dedicatedto Jacqueline Avant.
Jacqueline and Clarence’s daughter, Nicole, who served as the former United States Ambassador to the Bahamas, is married to Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos.
Bridgerton series creator Shonda Rhimes revealed that Avant was the inspiration for the Queen Charlotte spin-off in a statement obtained by DigitalSpy:
“But what really pushed it was Ted Sarandos, who called me up and said, ‘My mother-in-law is obsessed with Queen Charlotte. Do you want to do a Queen Charlotte story?’ And I immediately said yes. Not just because it was Ted but because I loved the idea.”
The series premiere episode, “Queen to Be,” shows a dedication for Jacqueline Avant as she appears on the screen at the end.
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Orange Is The New Black actress Taryn Manning has sparked concerns among TikTok fans after posting a now-deleted Instagram video ranting about an alleged affair.
Taryn Manning shot to stardom on Netflix’s Orange Is The New Black (OITNB) portraying Tiffany “Pennsatucky” Doggett in 2013 and has since gone on to star in countless films. However, it’s her recent Instagram activity that is making waves online.
The actress, 44, posted a video ranting about her alleged affair with a married man, leaving fans in disbelief over the intimate details and her behavior.
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Taylor Manning goes TikTok viral for Instagram video detailing an affair
In a video posted over the weekend, Manning can seen complaining about the wife of a married man that she was having sexual relations with.
The OITNB star giggled to herself before filming the three-minute clip in her car. “The man that I’ve been messing with is a married man and every night, well for about three nights in a row – or maybe there’s even a night in between – I was licking his butthole,” she explained.
“I drove all the way to Newport Beach today so I could buy him a boat,” she laughed. “I was so in love, so I thought I could buy this gentleman a boat.”
Manning continued ranting that she “couldn’t stand his wife” as she called the actress a “lunatic” and threatened to file a restraining order on her for allegedly sleeping with her husband.
“I’m just single, very single, and he came to me, so you don’t accuse me of a lunatic,” she added. “But I’ll tell you one thing lady, you want to put me in jail? I’ll put you in jail so fast your head will be spinning.”
“Don’t you ever threaten me when your husband came to me to get his butthole licked,” the actress warned.
Manning is friends with his wife and even tagged her in the now-deleted video. The profile is now inaccessible so it’s likely she deleted her account after the rant went viral.
One TikTok user discovered that the former pals even attended a Shania Twain concert together in June 2023.
Taryn Manning fans send their well-wishes online
Fans are concerned for the Netflix star’s mental health and well-being as Manning’s speech is noticeably different from her manner in previous interviews and red-carpet events.
“This poor lady. I am praying for her. This is so sad,” one TikToker wrote.
A second person on Twitter added: “Someone needs to check on Taryn Manning. Posting videos on her IG talking about private stuff and also not making sense.”
“I hope she has a good team behind her I’m really rooting for her but she’s obviously going through some s***,” another said.
Taryn Manning does not appear to be well. I hope she has a support system in place.
Famous Kody, aka Zyquan Mitchell, a beloved TikTok star, has reportedly died following his involvement in a car accident last month. Fans were understandably devastated and posted their condolences online.
American social media influencer star Famous Kody, whose real name is Zyquan Mitchell and is affectionately known as “Mr. Blicky” on TikTok, has allegedly died following a car accident last month. Thousands of fans flooded the comments of his TikTok videos today (14 August 2023) with their condolences. In July 2023, a person by the name of JuiciNicole on TikTok, who appears to be close to Kody, revealed that he was in a medically induced coma and had been placed on a ventilator following a serious car accident. At the time of the accident, fans on Reddit wished Kody a full recovery.
TikTok star Famous Kody allegedly dies in car accident
“He is fighting but he is stable,” Nicole said at the time. “We’re asking for prayers from everyone and positive vibes only, guys”:
On 14 August 2023, Famous Kody’s sister, Zy’Kevia, appeared to confirm the news that the TikTok star had tragically passed away.
‘Life will never be the same your smile was always priceless, could brighten up the whole room,’ she wrote. ‘Zyquan how could you leave me, we was just getting started. Lord, I truly don’t understand. My baby brother (big brother) as you will say. Zyquan I’m going miss you. Lord why.’
Friend JuiciNicole also confirmed the sad news.
‘With pain in my heart and tears in my eyes just know @Mr.Blicky i love u!’ she wrote alongside a video with footage of them together. ‘And I appreciate u and the friend u was to me! Plz help ease this pain tho i am broken!’
Fans flood his TikTok videos with their condolences
Tributes and condolences poured in following the news Famous Kody had died as a result of his car accident.
‘Omg sending my condolences I was wondering y he hasn’t posted wow, one fan replied to his sister’s post.
‘Sending my condolences to the family and friends,’ another added.
‘Prayers for the family and friends,’ a third added.
Many of his recent videos on TikTok were also flooded with the words ‘RIP’ on them following the news.
What we know about Famous Kody and his online profile
Famous Kody, or famouskodyy on TikTok, was a beloved and well-known social media influencer who also went by the name Mr. Blicky.
He has amassed a sizeable following on TikTok @famouskodyy, with 694.4k followers and 8.3m likes. On Instagram, he described himself as a ‘Brand Ambassador’ and ‘Influencer’ and appears to be based in Atlanta, Georgia. Kody has 102k followers on Instagram @_lilkody and 44 posts, some of which include his young daughter.
On 17 June, Kody shared a series of photos with his young daughter with the caption: ‘My lil princess… daddy love u.’ Kahlani Dior Mitchell was born in January 2023.
On 7 May he also congratulated his sister for attaining her Bachelor’s degree.
‘Congratulations sis she graduated with honors while being the 2nd academic honor Graduate of her class… Bachelor’s secured,’ he wrote.
The names of the victims of the Maui fire haven’t been shared by the officials, but a local woman is helping locating missing persons with a list as rescue operations are underway after wildfires wreaked havoc in Hawaii.
At least 67 people have been declared dead, with authorities fearing an increase in the death toll after one of the deadliest wildfires, which reportedly started last week, burned almost all of the historic city of Lahaina down, while deeply impacting other parts of the Maui Island in Hawaii.
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Maui woman creates a list to locate missing persons after wildfire
A resident has created a list consisting of about 1200 names to mark the people who have been found and those who still remain missing after the Maui fire.
The list was shown on KHON2’s news program and can also be found on the channel’s official website. The lady behind the list hopes it brings peace to families who are desperately looking for their loved ones as finding information amid disrupted communication has become a task.
The list allows you to mark someone as “Found” or “Not Located”. You can also leave a comment to suggest names that you want to be added to the list.
Those accessing the list are requested not to delete any names so friends and families are aware if and when someone’s found.
The list is handled by the admin to make sure no information on the list is accidentally deleted. The different sections on it show the first and last name of the missing person, along with the locations and status – found or not located.
Names of the victims haven’t been disclosed by the officials
The names of the people declared dead in the wake of the Maui fire haven’t been officially disclosed by the authorities. Hawaii Governor Josh Green told in a press conference that the death toll is expected to increase “significantly” in the coming days.
The charred bodies of the victims are still being recovered from the water, reports the Daily Mail, as many jumped into the ocean to save themselves from the wildfires.
Meanwhile, locals have reported sightings of the remains of the victims on the seawall as bodies continue to be hauled from the ocean.
Reports suggest over 14,000 people have been evacuated while 2000 are displaced, without a place to sleep. Locals noted many have found temporary shelters in vehicles with their families and pets.
It is predicted that the wildfires were propelled by the violent winds caused by Hurricane Dora that were fueled by drought-like conditions after a summer of high temperatures.
How to help the people of Hawaii
Hawaiians are in desperate need of help as the wildfire consumed most of the resources, leaving people stranded in hotels and shelters with fuels and food dwindling.
Due to the damages caused by the natural disaster, it’s been a challenge to commute between different regions and establish communications for updates.
So, a few non-profit organizations are working toward reaching the affected communities and providing with them necessities. You can help the people affected in the Maui fire through the below mentioned organizations.
Several businesses and establishments have been burned down by the deadly Hawaii fire, but is Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort affected by it?
The authorities in Hawaii are anticipating a rise in the death toll in the coming days as rescue operations are underway. The number of fatalities is reportedly at least 67 at the time of writing, as bodies are still being hauled from the ocean after wildfire wreaked havoc on parts of Maui Island.
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Is Andaz Maui at Wailia Resort affected by the fire?
Hyatt’s Andaz Maui confirmed in an update on Facebook that their property remains unaffected by the Hawaii fire and they are committed to continuing their services during the tough time.
The statement reads: “We remain committed to caring for our guests, colleagues, and our Maui community during this difficult time. Currently, Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort is still operating and unaffected by the fires at this time.”
The beachfront resort urged people to avoid non-essential travel to the Island as they are “closely monitoring” the active situation.
The aerial images of Maui Island show almost all properties located on Front Street in Lahaina reduced to ashes in the wake of the wildfires that are believed to have started last week.
Businesses and establishments in Lahaina are hit hard
The fire tore through Lahaina, destroying most of the historical sites and places of prominence it housed for decades.
The major tourist attraction of Lahaina, the Banyan tree on Front Street, was engulfed in flames and some visuals shared by the locals show most of it burned down.
Several restaurants including Cheeseburger in Paradise and Fleetwood’s were also lost in the fire, but the owners of the popular dining places have vowed to rebuild their businesses.
And, just when people started to worry about the condition of the Maria Lanakila Catholic Church on Front Street, a pastor claimed it is “still standing”.
Lahaina’s iconic Pioneer Inn hotel was also among the major tourist attractions to be burned down in the fire.
Maui Island suffers from deadliest wildfires
Maui Island was engulfed in flames with almost no warning, and the casualties from the natural disaster are believed to be the worst after the tsunami in 1960 that claimed 61 lives.
The severe damages caused by the fire have resulted in a power shortage across the Island. That has also cut off phone communication.
The charred bodies are still being recovered while locals have reported sightings of remains of the victims on the seawall.
The names of the victims haven’t been disclosed, but a Maui woman has created a list of missing persons with about 1200 names marked to help friends and families affected by the fires.
TikTok has increased the curiosity among its users about the Russian sleep experiment after people came across a video claiming that a movie covering the incident is being made, but is the experiment real?
Social media has given rise to various theories and stories that have gone viral over a period of time. Right from discussions around Skinwalkers to ghosts, there is nothing that the internet is afraid to talk about. Recently, people on TikTok became curious about the Russian sleep experiment, but is there any truth to these rumors?
What is the Russian sleep experiment about?
The story about the Russian sleep experiment first surfaced online when it was posted on the Creepypasta forum. In it, readers find out that Soviet-era scientists created a stimulant that allowed soldiers to go without sleep for 30 days.
In order to prove this, five prisoners were selected for the experiment and promised freedom once the test was finished. The five men were then locked in the chamber and gas was pumped inside it.
Things started to get worse as all the men began to experience symptoms of sleep deprivation. Around 15 days after the experiment started the scientists were forced to enter the chamber as there was no visibility due to the gas. When the scientists opened the door they noticed that one prisoner was dead while the other four had several horrific injuries which looked self-inflicted.
Is the story based on real events?
No, the story about the Russian sleep experiment is not real. Almost all stories posted on Creepypasta are a work of fiction.
The idea is to scare people by providing them with stories that are entertaining and horrifying. The website initially started by posting various stories that were found on other platforms such as 4chan, Reddit, and more.
With time, the site started accepting anonymous posts and now allows others to share their stories.
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Is there a movie based on this?
Yes, there are movies based on this idea. Fans can watch The Soviet Sleep Experiment on Amazon Prime.
At the same time, viewers can stream The Sleep Experiment from 2022 on Apple TV+.
TikTok users are rushing to find information about the classic 1987 horror movie Zepotha or Zapotha, and if you are one of them, we are sad to inform you that a viral trend has pranked you.
Social media has become one of the leading sources of information for people and it does not surprise that it has become the reason why many videos and topics go viral. Recently, people came across information about a classic 80s horror movie called Zepotha (some have been spelling it as Zapotha). Few users noticed that their comment section also had references to this movie. In reality, there is no movie called Zepotha.
TikTok’s Zepotha movie trend explored
Recently, people started coming across various videos that suggested Zepotha is a classic 1987 horror movie that one should watch.
Meanwhile, others noticed that their comment section is filled with statements such as “You look like Danny from Zepotha” or “You look like Lydia from Zepotha.” This is being done to prank the user into searching for the movie.
In reality, this movie does not exist and it is part of the TikTok trend that has taken over the platform.
How the trend started
The trend became popular after people came across a post made by user @jeffre. While the video has now been taken down, the clip notes: “What if we created a fake 80s horror movie called ‘Zepotha’ and started commenting omg you look EXACTLY like that one girl from Zepotha or wait you look exactly like ____ from Zepotha.”
The idea was to make many people believe that “this weirdly titled 80s horror film actually exists.”
As of now, several videos with ‘Zepotha’ or ‘Zapotha’ have been emerging on social media and people have also been noticing comments related to this fake movie.
Fake trends have popped up in the past
This is not the first time that fake trends have popped up on TikTok. Back in October 2022, news about the ‘Porcelain challenge‘ emerged online. The idea behind this was to “freak out the boomers.”
To make the situation more believable, a fake FOX News clip was also used. Such trends are just a reminder that people need to verify the information they find online.
Morgan Wallen surprised his fans this week by walking on stage without his iconic mullet – and people can’t believe he shaved his head.
The country music singer, who competed in the sixth season of The Voice, didn’t give any pre-warning on his social profiles and has sent everyone wild.
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Morgan Wallen shaves head
Morgan Wallen debuted the new look at the Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Friday (August 11). He’s currently there on his One Night At A Time world tour.
He walked on stage wearing a casual white T-shirt, blue jeans and a bright red hat with no hair poking through underneath.
From the pictures, it looks like the 30-year-old has shaved his head completely, leaving nothing but a bit of short stubble.
We’ll have to wait until Wallen shares a picture without the cap to see the full style, but one thing’s for sure – the mullet is gone.
Singer ditches the mullet
For years, the Last Night singer has sported a long brown mullet for which he has become known, and it has a heartwarming backstory.
The unique hairstyle involves cutting the hair shorter at the front, top and sides, but longer at the back.
He was looking through one of his parents’ photo albums and came across a wedding photo in which his dad had a mullet.
“I went back home to my parent’s house for a holiday, and I ended up looking at photo albums, just trying to take a trip down memory lane,” he said.
“When they got married, my dad had a mullet. Me and my dad are very similar people. He’s one of my best friends, so I was like, ‘Man, if Dad could do it, I will do it’.”
“I did it, and it just turned into this thing. It’s part of my brand now and it’s just something that I didn’t expect that at all,” he continued.
Wallen said it “wasn’t some plan to come up with a gimmick” and added: “I just wanted to try it; I ended up liking it, and people started liking it.”
Finding out Morgan Wallen cut his hair off just ruined my night
Reddit has taken down a post titled ‘AITA for embarrassing my wife at the grocery store’ for violating its terms and guidelines, but the narrative of a 49-year-old man is so baffling that social media users are discussing it on other platforms.
Just like the story we are talking about today that Reddit thinks isn’t suitable for its readers, there are plenty of equally amusing stories about relationships and marriage on the platform that always tend to spark discussions around morality and human values. But, many think the story about a husband embarrassing his wife at the grocery is too crazy to believe.
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Reddit suspends ‘AITA for embarrassing my wife at the grocery store’ post
You will not find the ‘AITA for embarrassing my wife at the grocery store’ post as it has been taken down by Reddit, but we have found out what the fuss is all about with the complete narrative of the husband who is getting called out for his behavior.
In the post that’s no longer available, a 49-year-old asks if he is at fault for ill-treating his wife when they went shopping while downplaying the “little incident” which has irked readers.
The husband is assigned the task of shopping for groceries every Friday after he gets off work, but the last week, he decided to skip it and head home instead as he was exhausted and pushed the plans to the next day.
When the wife realized her husband hadn’t done the shopping for the week, she offered to do it herself the next day, but the man insisted on coming along.
The wife refused his offer because she could do it on her own and she also wasn’t in the mood to wake up early on a weekend and wanted to step out only after 10 a.m.
The husband was at first annoyed with his wife’s suggestion because he prefers shopping in the morning or late in the evening when there isn’t much crowd at the grocery store. But, he invited himself to shop with his wife despite the qualms.
Husband mistreats spouse and drops R-slur while shopping
The next day, the husband was up early in the morning and got ready to go shopping by 7 a.m., while his wife was sleeping in as she had told him previously. But, this didn’t sit well with the husband, who started to get annoyed as he sat on the couch and watched his wife who was asleep.
It was past eight and he was “pissed”, so he started making as much noise as he could to wake her up. The wife woke up around 9 a.m. and watched television while having her morning coffee and her husband kept shooting nasty looks at her, so she would realize what a grave mistake she committed by not waking up as early as him.
She was finally ready to leave for shopping when it was quarter to 11 and when the couple reached the store, it was already busy with a large crowd.
The husband says he was further annoyed on seeing the number of people at the store and began to spew words under his breath including the R-slur, which his wife noticed and advised him against as the shoppers were staring at them.
The husband disliked being called out for his behavior and when his wife said he was making a scene, he became even more livid. The man says without hesitation that he “shoved the cart at her and stomped out to the car.”
His wife came out about 10 minutes later and they drove back home in silence. The woman told her husband that she was embarrassed by his behavior because she was being stared at after he left. She had to leave without finishing the shopping completely.
But, the husband, who wouldn’t find himself guilty in the above situation, blamed his wife instead for choosing to go shopping later in the day when the store was busier. He says they could have avoided the situation altogether had she gone in the morning during his preferred time.
Users advise wife to divorce toxic husband
The Reddit post has been taken down, but you can still find the comments underneath the deleted story. Most of the remarks are directed at the husband who comes across as toxic to the readers.
One user said: “I can’t believe you’re nearly 50 when you act like you’re 05. I’d be embarrassed to be married to you too. Grow up please.”
“Okay. I strongly feel this man is unstable and toxic. I think you need to get a divorce and stay away from him for good,” suggested another.
A third person said: “The fact that she said “after 10 AM” and this man has the audacity to wake up and be ready by 7 AM and be mad the whole day? Nah, you mean ex-husband.”
“This can’t be real. Like at what point, are people just making these things up? Like really,” wrote one skeptical user.
Many are wondering if Maui’s much-loved restaurant Down The Hatch burned down in the deadly wildfires that devastated Lahaina this week.
The blaze appeared out of nowhere due to Hurricane Dora’s strong winds and ripped through the Hawaiian town. There have been 67 confirmed deaths.
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Did Down The Hatch in Maui burn down?
Yes, Down The Hatch was burnt in the Maui fire. The restaurant is located at 658 Front Street, all of which has sadly been obliterated.
Down The Hatch hasn’t shared an update on its Facebook or website confirming the extent of the damage, but it’s expected to be completely gone.
Many of the buildings on Front Street were burnt to the ground. Some of them still stand, but both the interior and exterior have been annihilated.
This includes eatery Cheeseburger in Paradise, the 122-year-old Pioneer Inn and Mick Fleetwood’s upscale restaurant.
Devastating videos show Front Street after the deadly flames, revealing the whole area has been totally destroyed:
People send prayers to Lahaina restaurant
Many have taken to Facebook to share how devastated they are that the much-loved restaurant has been destroyed and send prayers.
The casual seafood eatery was adored by tourists and locals and served cocktails, shave ice and had an open-air courtyard patio.
Their Facebook profile reveals it was voted the best bar on Maui and was renowned for its traditional southern Aloha cuisine.
One person wrote: “Praying for you guys during this devastating loss. You’re one of our favourite restaurants on the island, and we’re so glad we got to visit just a few weeks ago.”
“My heart’s with you guys right now. I love and miss Maui and I always visit this place,” said another. “I don’t know the exact state of it all, but from what I’ve seen, it’s horrible. I hope you guys are safe.”
A third person added: “So sad to hear, hope all the Down The Hatch family is safe. Please let us know how we can help support you as you’ve given us so many happy memories.”
Down The Hatch staff are safe
Down The Hatch’s sister restaurant, Mala Tavern has confirmed it has located staff from all the eateries and is making sure they are alright.
They filmed staff in an Instagram Story on Friday (August 11) and wrote: “Locating all of our staff and taking care of them.”
“Life is forever changed, we appreciate everyone reaching out during this time. We will update as we know more. Keep your ohanas safe, hug your loved ones, and please pray,” Mala Tavern added in a statement.
Many are wondering if the Hyatt Regency Resort in Maui burnt down in the deadly fires that hit the area of Lahaina this week.
The blaze came out of nowhere and obliterated the town, which is popular with tourists. There have sadly been 80 confirmed deaths.
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Did the Hyatt Regency in Maui burn down?
No, the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa did not burn down in the blaze.
Like many of the island’s biggest resorts, the hotel is located in Kaanapali, around three miles north of the centre of Lahaina.
A Facebook page called Maui 24/7 confirmed that the wildfires did not go beyond the Lahaina Civic Center, which is around a six-minute drive from the resort.
An evacuation operation began in Kaanapali on Friday night (August 11) after a new fire began burning on the island. However, it has now been contained.
The Maui Police Department confirmed this on Facebook, writing: “Per MFD, fire is 80% controlled. No further evacuations are being conducted.”
They had previously announced: “As of this posting, there is a fire in West Maui, residents in the Kaanapali are currently being evacuated.”
Hyatt Regency issues update
The Hawaii resort has released a statement on its website stating that the “safety and wellbeing of our guests and colleagues is always a top priority”.
“In response to the wildfire situation that originated in Lahaina, Maui, Hyatt Regency Maui has implemented emergency preparedness procedures in an effort to ensure the safety and security of our guests and colleagues,” they said.
Hyatt confirmed the resort is closed to arrivals and not accepting guests until August 17. Any deposits and prepayments for cancelled stays on these dates, including prepaid rates, will be refunded.
“Our thoughts are with members of the Hyatt Regency Maui family and Maui community. Our team is actively working to assess the level of impact. Any additional questions should be directed to local authorities,” the hotel concluded.
The newly renovated 810-room resort is set on 40 oceanfront acres of Maui’s Kaanapali Beach and has on-site luau, restaurants, activities and a water slide.
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The whole area has no power
While the resort wasn’t directly impacted by the flames, the area of Kaanapali lacks power or communication services following the blaze.
In an interview with Today, Maui’s mayor Richard Bisson said the whole west side of Maui has no power, water, internet or phone signal.
Hawaiian Electric crews are currently focusing on starting critical damage assessments to begin restoration efforts once areas are safe and accessible.
“We are asking West Maui customers without power to prepare for extended outages that could last for several weeks in some areas,” they said.
PewDiePie just introduced his newborn son on YouTube and many are wondering – Why did the YouTuber move to Japan? And does he speak Japanese?
The video documents his wife Marzia’s labour in a Tokyo hospital and lots of fans didn’t realise he had moved away from the UK full time.
Why did PewDiePie move to Japan?
PewDiePie and Marzia moved to Tokyo, Japan because they visited as tourists many times over the years and fell in love with the country.
“We’re here mainly because we really enjoy it here,” he said in a YouTube video. “We really like it here, we feel really comfortable here.”
“We just felt like, we really want to take on this adventure while we’re still young,” he explained. “We want to have different experiences.”
“You live once, and this is something that we wanted to do and that we knew we were able to do. And yes, it’s scary and kind of crazy but I don’t think that should stop you.”
When did he move to Tokyo?
The pair moved in May 2022, two years after announcing they were relocating to Asia. Their move was delayed due to the covid-19 pandemic.
PewDiePie was born in Gothenburg, Sweden, while Marzia is from Arzignano, Italy. However, after getting together in 2012, they both settled in Brighton, UK, for many years.
They announced their intentions to move to Japan in 2019, bought a house and began moving their belongings over there ready for the big move.
However, the home was robbed and loads of their stuff was taken, including jewellery and personal items. Then, the pandemic hit and their move was delayed further.
Finally, after securing visas and booking a private jet because their pug Edgar was too heavy to fly commercially – they made it there in 2022.
“Obviously, it’s been a really long journey, but I really, really appreciate everyone who was supportive of us going,” he said in a video. “It just meant a lot that people were cheering for us, you know?”
“It feels amazing to be here, finally… I can’t wait for the next chapter of our lives.”
Does the YouTuber speak Japanese?
No, PewDiePie doesn’t speak Japanese, which was daunting when they first moved. However, they’re learning it while living there.
“First it was like ‘We made it to Japan!’ ‘Oh, we’re in Japan?’” he gushed after announcing they had finally made the move.
Then, the reality kicked in: “We don’t speak the language. Did we just move to another country where we don’t speak the language, half across the globe, in our 30s, with no real goal or reason?”
“Yeah, I guess we did,” he added – and they’re loving their new life in Tokyo with baby Björn who was born on July 11 2023.
Find out the meaning of ‘COCSA’ on TikTok as the acronym takes over the social media app in reference to assault.
Amongst the silly dance challenges and dog videos is a side of TikTok where people raise awareness of important issues and share their experiences.
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Meaning of ‘COCSA‘ on TikTok
‘COCSA’ stands for ‘child on child sexual abuse’.
The term is defined as “sexual activity between children that occurs without consent, without equality (mentally, physically, or in age), or as a result of physical or emotional coercion,” Defend Innocence explains.
This means a power difference exists between the two children, whether that is in age, size, or ability, and while the trauma is the same, this type of abuse often goes undetected.
If you see someone using the term on TikTok, they are usually victims detailing their experience of abuse and raising awareness of it for others. Any videos should be responded to with care, respect and understanding.
Many ‘COCSA’ cases go unreported
Many children don’t tell anyone about sexual abuse by another child for years, or ever at all, especially when the perpetrator is a sibling.
There can be a number of reasons for this, including that they may not realise they are being abused or feel unable to tell a parent.
Some children may also rely on these harmful sexual behaviours for comfort, and could in some ways welcome the interaction or attention, Queensland Government says.
Children are also likely to have been subjected to silencing strategies which prevent them from being able to reveal the abuse.
Cute boys using a digital tablet, lying on bed, in daylight. (Getty)
What do to if a child discloses abuse
Studies suggest that at least one-third of child sexual abuse is perpetrated by other children and young people, and it’s important to know how to react.
If a child discloses their abuse, the NSPCC recommends you should:
Listen carefully to what they are saying
Let them know they’ve done the right thing by telling you
Tell them it’s not their fault
Say you’ll take them seriously
Don’t confront the alleged abuser
Explain what you’ll do next
Report what the child has told you as soon as possible
If you have been affected by this story, you can contact the Rape Crisis team. Call 0808 802 9999 for confidential emotional support, open 12pm-2.30pm, 7pm-9.30pm every day of the year. You can also contact Victim support on 08 08 16 89 111.
You can also contact RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network, National Sexual Hotline). Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1 (800) 656-4673. You can also contact the Department of Defense Safe Helpline for Sexual Assault on 1 (877) 955-5247.
