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Elon Musk Confirms 14th Child with Neuralink Exec Shivon Zilis

Tesla and SpaceX CEO and entrepreneur billionaire Elon Musk confirmed he had another child, his 14th child, a baby boy he had with Shivon Zilis, who is a top exec at his neurotechnology company Neuralink. The news came Feb. 28, 2025, when Zilis posted about it on social media, saying their baby is “built like a juggernaut, with a solid heart of gold.” The news was confirmed in a plain heart emoji by Musk, and online there is much chatter about his ever-growing family.

Elon Musk, arguably the world’s greatest entrepreneur, has for some time had no compunction about making his attitude towards child-bearing known and is quick to state the risks of population loss whenever possible. He has since had 14 children across different women, reaffirming his commitment to his theory that there need to be more births for society to be sustainable.

Shivon Zilis, who is a Canadian venture capitalist and Director of Special Projects and Operations at Neuralink, hit the news for the first time in 2022 when she had twin sons Strider and Azure with Musk. The duo is also parents to a daughter, Arcadia, who was born in 2023. Seldon Lycurgus is their fourth child.

She posted the news on Twitter (now known as X), explaining she and Musk had agreed to share news in celebration of Arcadia’s birthday. The announcement evoked a split reaction, as some celebrated and some criticized Musk for his priorities and parenting.

Public discourse regarding Musk as a parent has cropped up time and time again as critics have questioned whether his demanding entrepreneurial ventures allow for sufficient time for family. Some have lauded his dedication to population issues worldwide, mirroring his past pronouncements about waging a supposed “population collapse.” Musk has 14 kids in total across multiple relationships, including his ex-wife Justine Wilson, who is a writer and mother to twin sons Griffin and Vivian and sons Kai, Saxon, and Damian who are triplets. His oldest child, Nevada Alexander Musk, passed away at just 10 weeks old.

With singer Grimes, entrepreneur and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has three children: X AE A-XII (informally nicknamed X), Exa Dark Sideræl (Y), and Techno Mechanicus (Tau). Also in recent days, influencer Ashley St. Clair came out and openly claimed she had borne a child for Musk five months ago, and that claim is being legally challenged. St. Clair asked for sole custody, and a judge in New York ordered Musk to file a response to a paternity testing inquiry on or before May 29, 2025.

Musk’s unusual and extensive family structure raised questions among family experts and sociologists. As modern parenting expert and sociologist Dr. Sarah Whitmore puts it, “Musk is a unique case of extreme wealth supporting unusual family arrangements. Finances are no longer an issue, but personal and emotional commitment are still open questions.”

Pro-natalist pundits hail Musk as a champion in bringing to a stop Western nations’ population downturn. His critics, though, say he is ideologically as opposed to practically thinking when it comes to being a dad. Parenting experts and psychologists have waded in on the discussion about whether and how much Musk’s extended family is compatible with typical parental tasks.

Lil Baby’s Legal Team Responds Strongly to Atlanta Police’s Homicide Claims

Atlanta police have suggested Lil Baby, real name Dominique Jones, may be connected to a double murder in July 2024. The double murder of 13-year-old teens Lamon Freeman and Jakody Davis caused widespread scandal when police asserted a fight surrounding Lil Baby’s May 2024 music video shooting is connected to the murders. Lil Baby lawyers have since dismissed the allegations in a forceful statement as “complete and total nonsense.”

Controversy came about following a shooting on May 14, 2024, in close proximity to where Lil Baby shot his music video. Three men had been shot in a shooting in which tensions between rivaling gangs are thought to have risen, as confirmed by APD. The tensions are thought to have boiled out and resulted in the shootings on July 2, 2024, in which Davis and Freeman were killed and a 12-year-old child injured in Atlanta in the district known as the West End.

During a recent press conference, APD major Ralph Woolfolk suggested Lil Baby had shot his video in a territory belonging to a rival gang intentionally, leading to retaliatory violence. The APD asserts Lil Baby is connected to the gang 4PF (4 Pockets Full) and shot the video in territory belonging to OMF (Only My Family), a unit belonging to the Goodfellas street crime gang. Woolfolk labeled the act as “cowardly” and blamed Lil Baby for inciting gang violence.

Even though Lil Baby wasn’t specifically mentioned in the APD press conference, some Atlanta-based news sources had mentioned his name in arrest warrants for the incident. The police department confirmed the arrest of seven Atlanta men connected to shootings on July 2: Quiyontay Sanders, Richard Hollis, Reginald Thomas, Dekeitheon Mobley, Markus Crawford, Tradon Crawford, and Ali Caldwell.

Lil Baby’s attorney, Drew Findling, responded Feb. 28, 2025, forcefully negating any connection between the rapper and the slayings. “Placing Lil Baby in this context is unethical, unprofessional and shameful,” he asserted. “Where to film a music video is up to a creative staff and not Lil Baby.” He added that Lil Baby is “heartbroken” about the tragedy as victims are neighbors in his own hood.

In addition, Lil Baby took to Instagram to mobilize his audience and urged them not to “get misled by fake news.” His account has over 23 million subscribers and his statement trended in no time as many of them came out in his defense.

Charges leveled at Lil Baby have prompted widespread online discussion. Industry members and Lil Baby’s fans have criticized the APD for its approach, some believing the rapper is being targeted for being prominent in the industry. Some have opined that the case is symptomatic of broader concerns about industry and gang violence.

Music industry leaders and musicians have had their say as well. Some industry players have compared it to previous cases involving prominent rappers, like Young Thug’s RICO trial, in which there had been allegations about gang affiliations as well. On the other hand, critics say police should be concerned about actual proof and not hypothetical associations.

The furor is indicative of a larger discourse about Atlanta’s police practices and gang violence, as Atlanta has had a rise in instances of gang crime in recent history. The police have targeted hip-hop culture increasingly, citing associations and lyrics as evidence in courts. The debate still lingers as to whether and why this is a crime-fighting tool or if it is targeting Black artists. Even though there is no direct evidence as yet involving Lil Baby in the shootings on July 2, there could still be serious implications for his career. If he is targeted for arrest and prosecution by the APD, he may be involved in lawsuits that impact touring and releasing music. His lawyers are still insisting, though, that there is no connection to the crimes.

Lil Baby Investigation Led by Ex-Nickelodeon Star Turned Cop Ralph Woolfolk

A surprising name has emerged at the center of a high-profile investigation involving rapper Lil BabyRalph Woolfolk, a former Nickelodeon child star turned Atlanta police officer. Woolfolk, once known for his role on the 90s sitcom My Brother and Me, is now leading the probe into a case that has sparked controversy across the city.

Ralph Woolfolk IV rose to stardom as a child when he portrayed Derek “Dee-Dee” Parker in My Brother and Me, a short but highly regarded Nickelodeon TV series produced in the mid-90s. The series, about a middle-income African American family, is still a cultural barometer for some. Though short-lived, the series still has a dedicated audience.

Fast-forwarding nearly three decades later, Woolfolk had a surprising career twist. Now, he is a major in the Atlanta Police Department Interdiction and Violent Crime Division, no longer in front of the television for laugh lines – he is in the news for serious crime investigations.

Ralph Woolfolk connection to Nickelodeon
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Atlanta rapper Lil Baby (real name Dominique Jones) is at the center of today’s inquiry as it relates to a deadly gang clash. Woolfolk asserts a shooting in a territory occupied by a rival gang in a May 2024 music video provoked tensions between members of two factions, 4PF (Four Pockets Full) and OMF (Only My Family). The tensions erupted in a series of street violence, including the tragic shooting slayings in July 2024 of Lamon Fremon and JaKody Davis, who were just 13.

At a recent press conference, Woolfolk responded,

“This team will relentlessly hold you accountable.”

The rapper is charged with entering known danger for a video shooting, inciting violence resulting in innocent lives being taken. The police have taken seven in total into custody and have attributed the killings to a top-level gang official who is thought to have given the hit while in jail.

Lil Baby denied being involved in gang violence in no uncertain terms and forcefully responded to Woolfolk’s accusations. The rapper went online to social media to express his frustration, claiming the accusations were “fake news” and thanking his fans for support.

His lawyers, who are being represented by lawyers Drew Findling and Marissa Goldberg, hit back in a statement criticizing the police department.

“That he can’t shoot a music video in his hometown, somewhere he loves and still supports, is appalling, That is total and complete nonsense.”

They explained that professional crews, not artists, pick out shoots for music videos. The lawyers referred to Woolfolk’s claim as “unprofessional, unethical, and shameful” while insisting Lil Baby had no link to crime and felt pained about losing lives among youths in his society.

Woolfolk’s past as a child actor makes his presence in this circumstance rather intriguing. As someone who used to be in the entertainment industry, he is no novice regarding pressure related to being in the limelight. Yet he is in the opposite position today, dealing with cases featuring celebrities. His past makes one wonder if his experience in entertainment makes his handling of cases like this one featuring celebrities differently.

 Ralph Woolfolk 90s Nickelodeon show role
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An unusual career move out of Hollywood and into police service, Woolfolk’s experience prompts questions about prior professions and later career choices. While some child performers have had difficulty readjusting following early fame, Woolfolk created a career in service. His current position gives a unique twist to merging entertainment and real consequences, especially in hip-hop, as lyrics and associations can have real consequences.

The investigation is ongoing, and there is a $50,000 reward for tips. The crime highlights tensions between police and rap artists since reputation and legal proceedings are generally in opposition. Woolfolk is center stage in this unfolding saga at the intersection of entertainment and justice.

Ralph Woolfolk transition from actor to cop
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Atlanta is paying close attention because one thing is certain: Ralph Woolfolk has had his share in the spotlight—just in a much different context than anybody could have ever dreamed. As a child star on Nickelodeon or a police detective who handles major crime investigations, he has had his share of the spotlight.

Citigroup Accidentally Sends $81 Trillion Instead of $280 to a client’s account

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Imagine waking up to find $81 trillion in your bank account. That’s exactly what happened to a Citigroup client, but it wasn’t a generous gift.

Citigroup, one of the largest banks in the world, accidentally sent a jaw-dropping $81 trillion to a client’s account instead of the intended $280. The error, which occurred in April 2024, was discovered 90 minutes later by a sharp-eyed employee and quickly reversed. Though the money never left the bank, the incident raised serious concerns about Citigroup’s internal controls and technological infrastructure.

The mistake, which was fixed within 90 minutes, did not result in any money leaving the bank. However, it shocked the financial world and raised serious concerns about Citigroup’s internal controls and security measures.

How Did This Happen?

It all started with a routine transaction. A client in Brazil was supposed to receive $280 in an escrow account, but the payment got stuck due to the bank’s compliance system. A Citigroup employee manually entered the payment into a backup system to resolve the issue. This is where things went wrong.

The system had a peculiar feature—a pre-filled amount field containing 15 zeros. The employee, who was supposed to delete them before entering the correct amount, overlooked this step. Instead of typing “$280,” the system registered an eye-watering $81 trillion. Even more concerning, a second employee assigned to double-check the transaction failed to spot the error and approve the payment.

Luckily, Citigroup’s internal controls caught the error within 90 minutes. A third employee spotted the discrepancy, and the transaction was reversed before any funds could leave the bank. Citigroup quickly informed U.S. financial regulators, including the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), reassuring them that the bank’s safeguards would have prevented any actual money from leaving.

Despite this, the blunder has fueled ongoing regulatory scrutiny over Citigroup’s risk management and technological systems.

Citigroup bank error client account
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This isn’t Citigroup’s first time in trouble over an expensive error. In 2020, the bank mistakenly wired $900 million to creditors involved in a dispute over Revlon’s debt—a significant mistake that some recipients initially refused to return. That error was blamed on outdated technology and human oversight, resulting in major regulatory fines and leadership shake-ups.

In 2024 alone, Citigroup reportedly experienced at least ten transaction errors involving $1 billion or more, highlighting an ongoing problem within the bank’s internal processes. Regulators have been pushing for improvements, but incidents like this $81 trillion mishap suggest that much work remains.

Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser has prioritized fixing the bank’s problems since she assumed leadership in 2021. Still, regulators have not been pleased with how quickly things have improved. In July 2024, US regulators fined the bank $135.6 million for failing to improve risk controls and information-handling procedures.

U.S. Bank Citigroup major transfer error
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Meanwhile, British regulators fined Citigroup $79 million in another human error at the beginning of the year for generating a short-lived collapse in European equities. Since there have been so many high-profile gaffes, some members of Congress are calling for tougher scrutiny of banking titan Citigroup.

To prevent such mishaps in the future, Citigroup has been investing billions into upgrading its technological infrastructure. CEO Fraser has launched a massive internal reform initiative to automate processes and eliminate the need for manual data entry, which has proven to be a major source of errors.

New bank leadership is charged with managing risk and technology in a bid to regain regulators’ and society’s trust. However, financial experts are warning that modernizing a banking system as enormous as Citigroup is a highly intricate and potentially years-long undertaking.

Even if harmless in the final analysis, the $81 trillion mistake illustrates a broader issue in banking: even top financial institutions are vulnerable to human fallibility and system weakness. The consequences would have been calamitous if a staggering sum like this had mistakenly been sent out of the bank.

But regulators are watching, the financial industry is nervous, and Citigroup can’t afford another close call. The $81 trillion blunder may not have had actual financial consequences, but it took some shine out of the bank’s reputation.

Trump White House Hands Epstein Files to Select Influencers—Is This True Transparency?

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The Donald Trump administration used an unprecedented tactic to leak the first tranche of documents in relation to Jeffrey Epstein, discredited financier who was in detention to face trial in relation to his indictment in sexual trafficking. But in lieu of making the documents available to the general public, the administration was content to leak them to select conservative opinion-leaders. It has been greeted with criticism by most who have questioned whether this is in accordance with ideals of transparency or is just part of an attempt to manipulate perceptions regarding Epstein’s dealings with powerful individuals.

The arrest in July 2019, subsequently his in-custody death, left behind a trail of scandal, suspicion, and unanswered questions. The financier who was friends with dozens of influential personalities—past US presidents, royals, and tycoons—waited to be indicted for allegedly arranging to have minors trafficked to be abused by powerful individuals. His hanging was confirmed to have been a suicide, yet this only led to widespread speculation about an attempted cover-up because most felt that Epstein was murdered to keep his powerful friends quiet about whatever beans he was about to spill.

The anticipation over the release of the Epstein documents has been mounting. As President Donald Trump ran his campaign in part on his promise to expose information regarding Epstein’s entanglements, most anticipated that the documents had the potential to shed essential new light. For others, documents have the potential to expose just how extensive Epstein’s influence was. But by announcing this in an exclusive club of conservative personalities to begin with, the administration only raised more questions than answers.

The first phase of the Epstein documents, including records of flights by Epstein’s private plane, an exceedingly redacted contact book, and inventory of masseuses, leaked in February 2025. The documents leaked to leading conservative figures, including Chaya Raichik, Jack Posobiec, and Liz Wheeler, who have online followings ensuring that the documents got extensive publicity. Far from making headlines in the leak hype, little in the documents was not revealed in previous civil suits or in mainstream publications. The flight records, to take an example, had been largely revealed years before while both the contact book and masseuse inventory were redacted to an extent that was suspect to say the least.

The action to leak these documents to these influencers rather than to mainstream media outlets or to the public has been greeted with criticism that the Trump administration is engaging in an improper political use of the Epstein affair rather than an exercise in genuine transparency.

The response among the general public has been divided between disenchantment and suspicion. Many conservative pundits who had been briefed on the documents expressed their dissatisfaction with not discovering something novel. Political pundit Liz Wheeler described the documents as “underwhelming,” while Jack Posobiec was concerned about the timing of the documents’ release.

The mainstream media outlets, including the BBC, The Guardian, and late-night television talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel, quickly denounced the move. Kimmel, who has been known to have humorous takes about current affairs, was not swayed by the administration argument about transparency in making this partial disclosure, terming this “a PR stunt.” Kimmel was vitriolic in his response: “Why not put the documents out to the general public if you’re really trying to shed light on Epstein’s dealings?”

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi justified the release by saying that this was part of an overall attempt to get answers for Epstein’s victims. She further faulted the FBI for hiding thousands of documents and asked the agency to put everything related to Epstein’s case in the public domain. Bondi’s call for full disclosure failed to assuage the public’s disenchantment over the paucity of substantive new information in the initial tranche of documents.

The claims by Bondi against the FBI are unprecedented. In an epistle to FBI Director Kash Patel, Bondi reported that her office was informed about thousands of pages in FBI hands that have not been produced. Her office demanded that the agency turn over every document regarding Epstein by a certain deadline and conduct an internal investigation about why these documents have not been produced. The FBI has yet to respond to these requirements, although potential exists for further lawful and political battles. The push by the Trump administration for an unreleased full disclosure regarding documents about Epstein put pressure on an FBI that has been criticized for mishandling the investigation. As Bondi now proceeds to pursue accountability, the future of these documents—and future disclosures—remains in uncertainty.

Sophia Egbueje Opens Up About Burna Boy Taking Advantage of Her with a Lamborghini Truck

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Nigeria has been abuzz with a recent entertainment sector scandal that has brought complicated affairs between stars and socialites to light. One Lagos socialite has openly accused Grammy-winner Burna Boy of failing to keep his promise to present her with a Lamborghini Urus truck following an affair. This is evidenced by an audio leak in which Burna Boy is heard making an admission. This has sparked online arguments with Burna Boy making veiled responses through his online channels. This is not about private fights between individuals but about trust and overindulgence between stars.

Sophia Chinwe Egbueje was born in Lagos, Nigeria, on the 1st of June in 1996. Sophia is an influential Lagos society personality. Sophia is an entrepreneur turned model who has gained notoriety due to her luxury lifestyle and associations with influential personalities, including alleged associations with billionaire Jowi Zaza and artist Wizkid. Her estimated net worth is approximately $200,000.

Burna Boy, born Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu on July 2, 1991, is a global music icon celebrated for his Afrobeat and dancehall hits. His 2021 Grammy win for Twice as Tall solidified his status, complemented by a luxurious lifestyle featuring a car collection worth approximately N1.7 billion, including a Lamborghini Urus.

The controversy surfaced with a 40-minute leaked audio recording on February 27, 2025, in which Sophia detailed her grievances to a friend. She claims that in 2024, her friend Aman Reginald and Burna Boy’s associate King Manni persuaded her to meet the singer. Initially reluctant, Sophia was swayed by Burna Boy’s reputation for generosity—such as gifting his ex-girlfriend Stefflon Don a Rolls Royce Cullinan valued at around $500,000.

According to Sophia, Burna Boy promised her a Lamborghini Urus truck, priced at roughly 552 million NGN ($345,000), in exchange for an intimate encounter. After fulfilling her part of the deal, Sophia alleges that Burna Boy became unresponsive and failed to deliver the vehicle, leaving her feeling exploited and betrayed. She further noted that Aman Reginald was later seen socializing with Burna Boy and his rumored new girlfriend, Chloe Baile, intensifying her sense of abandonment.

On February 28, 2025, Burna Boy took to X to address the allegations indirectly. In a video post, he sang,

“I no buy Lambo, is that why you are shouting?”

While not an outright denial, the response dismissively acknowledges the situation. Fans and critics alike have split opinions—some applaud his nonchalance, while others see it as evasive amid serious accusations.

Despite the unfulfilled promise, Sophia purchased her own Lamborghini Urus in November 2024 for approximately N500 million, flaunting it on social media. This move, made months before the audio leak, suggests she took matters into her own hands after realizing Burna Boy wouldn’t deliver. Her acquisition underscores her financial independence and resilience, though it doesn’t erase the sting of the alleged betrayal.

Burna Boy’s history of generosity has come under scrutiny. While he owns a Lamborghini Urus and has gifted luxury cars—like a Mercedes Benz to King Manni in 2022—there’s no evidence he’s ever given away a Lamborghini. Additionally, exaggerated claims about his performance fees, such as a $1 million demand for a 30-minute show with lavish extras, have been debunked. His typical fee hovers around $500,000, with exceptional cases like the Champions League final reaching $2 million.

The struggle between Burna Boy and Sophia Egbueje reveals the incredibly high and private stakes in celebrity participation. Sophia’s assertions to have been used, in addition to her subsequent Lamborghini purchase in accordance with the promise, present an image of disillusioned tenacity. Burna Boy’s joking denial perpetuates things in online circles, spurring online debate.

Atlanta Police Label Lil Baby’s 4PF a Criminal Gang Tied to Multiple Deaths

Lil Baby, who was born Dominique Jones in Atlanta, is in trouble with authorities who have implicated his Four Pockets Full (4PF) record label in violent crime and various deaths. The allegations have caused a stir in the music industry and beyond about the connection between rap life and crime. Under scrutiny is an act of brutality that allegedly began over an argument during production work in May 2024 in an attempt to film a music video before leading to the deaths of two teenage victims.

Lil Baby is one of the most influential names in modern hip-hop, with his chart-toping hits and powerful story lines. As an owner of 4PF, an organization that has brought about several stars to fame, he has built an empire in rap music. However, law enforcement officials have been investigating the organization since before his rise to prominence, citing potential associations to gangs.

In 2022, 4PF was described as a street gang in leaked Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) reports that alleged certain rap labels were fronts for criminal gangs. In 2022, a convicted murderer named Jayden Myrick testified in court and claimed he was a member of several gangs, including YSL and Nine Trey, and also claimed to be an affiliate of 4PF. The testimony continued to fuel rumors of the label being associated with criminal activity.

The rivalry reignited in May 2024 when shots were fired at the filming of a Lil Baby music video in northwest Atlanta. The video was being filmed in a location that was familiarly visited by a rival gang, which led to violent altercations. The deadliest consequence of this gang rivalry occurred on July 2, 2024, when 13-year-olds Lamon Fremon and JaKody Davis were shot dead outside an apartment complex in southwest Atlanta. An 11-year-old boy, Dontavious Davis, was also wounded in the process.

The police have arrested seven in relation to the murders: Quiyontay Sanders, Richard Hollis, Reginald Thomas, Dekeitheon Mobley, Markus Crawford, Tradon Crawford, and Ali Caldwell. The Atlanta Police Department (APD) blamed the violence on a long-standing feud between the “Four Pockets Full” (4PF) crew and “Only My Family” (OMF) gangs in claiming that the music video shooting sparked a string of retaliatory attacks.

Despite the growing allegations, Lil Baby has strongly denied engaging in criminal conduct. His representatives have described the allegations as “complete and utter nonsense” while pointing to the fact that he was not in command where the music video was being shot. On his social media handle, Lil Baby instructed his fans not to be deceived by “fake news” by saying, “Thanks For All The Concerns. Please Don’t Be Misinformed By Fake News !! I’m Overly Good.”

The allegations have polarized opinion. Numerous fans have stayed behind the rap artist, citing an established pattern whereby police unfairly target hip-hop artists. But others have been wary about increasingly frequent links between rap music and violent crime. Hip-hop individuals remain divided between standing behind Lil Baby as an unfairly targeted businessman entangled in gangs scandals and acknowledging threats in street associations in the music scene.

During an announcement in February of 2025, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum and APD Homicide Commander Ralph Woolfolk renewed their promise to pursue to the fullest extent those who should be held accountable. Woolfolk described the homicides as “acts of cowardice” and chastized an unidentified rap artist for choosing to film a rap video in an area “where he should not have been.”

Former U.S. Air Force Man Shares Chilling UFO Story: Abduction and Alien Experiments

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A former U.S. Air Force medic turned lawyer has broken his silence with an extraordinary claim: he was abducted by aliens and subjected to experiments during a 1977 camping trip. Terry Lovelace, now 70, says the terrifying encounter at Devil’s Den State Park in Arkansas was one of several run-ins with extraterrestrial beings—a story that’s raising eyebrows and reigniting questions about UFOs.

Lovelace, who served at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri and later worked as an assistant attorney general, kept his experiences under wraps for decades. That changed after his 2012 retirement when he began sharing his tale, detailed in his book Incident at Devils Den: A True Story. His credible background adds a layer of intrigue to a narrative that blends the bizarre with the believable.

A Night of Terror in 1977

The centerpiece of Lovelace’s story unfolded on June 11, 1977. He and his friend Toby, also a medic, were camping in Devil’s Den State Park, hoping to photograph eagles. Instead, they encountered something unearthly. Around their campfire, they spotted three bright lights forming a triangle in the sky. The lights moved, rotated, and descended, revealing a massive triangular UFO—each side as long as a city block—hovering just 30 feet above them.

“It was like nothing I’d ever seen,”

Lovelace said in a recent interview.

“Then the world went silent, and fear took over.”

What happened next is a blur. Lovelace recalls waking up hours later, badly burned and dehydrated, with no memory of the intervening time. He and Toby were hospitalized for two nights at Whiteman, treated for severe burns. Soon after, the Air Force’s Office of Special Investigations (OSI) stepped in, interrogating the pair and searching Lovelace’s home and car for evidence, including rumored photos of the craft. Under hypnosis ordered by the OSI, Lovelace relived the nightmarish event, cementing its reality in his mind.

The Implant That VanishedThe story took an even stranger turn in 2012. After a fall, Lovelace visited the VA Hospital for an X-ray, which uncovered a small, square metal object with two wires in his thigh and a flower-shaped anomaly in his calf. Doctors were stumped—there was no scar or medical history to explain the objects.

“I knew then it was connected to 1977,”

Lovelace said.

“The memories came rushing back.”

He planned to have the implant removed, but it disappeared before he could act. Lovelace claims an alien hybrid visited him at night, warning him to stay quiet. A follow-up X-ray confirmed the metal object was gone, though the flower-shaped mark remains. The X-rays, he says, are public for anyone to see—a tantalizing, if controversial, piece of evidence.

A Pattern of Encounters

The 1977 incident wasn’t Lovelace’s only brush with the unknown. As a child in 1957, he saw a blue laser beam and a triangular object while camping. In 1975, at Whiteman, he and Toby watched three UFOs emerge from a black prism, leading to another alleged abduction. These moments, Lovelace says, form a thread running through his life.

“I didn’t choose this,”

he said.

“But it’s part of who I am.”

A Credible Voice, a Divisive Tale

Lovelace’s resume bolsters his claims. After leaving the Air Force in 1979, he built a stable life as a defense attorney and assistant attorney general, married for 44 years with a family. Yet, with Toby deceased and no witnesses beyond his own account, the alien story hinges on his word. The implant’s disappearance before analysis only deepens the skepticism, though UFO enthusiasts point to the X-rays as compelling.

Lovelace remains steadfast, sharing his story not to convince but to inform.

“People can decide for themselves,”

he said.

“I just want the truth out there.”

Dave Blunts Announces New Song “First Day Out The Hospital”

Dave Blunts is bringing an explosive comeback with his most anticipated song to date, First Day Out The Hospital, to be released February 28th, 2025. Ending months of speculation among fans regarding his comeback song, the song arrives during an especially poignant point in his life after a rocky period in which he was ill and put his album in delay. Previewed in December 2024 both on Instagram and TikTok, the song has generated unprecedented hype among fans who have been eagerly waiting to listen to Blunts’ raw and untainted take on his ordeal.

The journey to this release has not been smooth sailing for Blunts. This year saw rap star Blunts in hospital seriously ill, leading him to push his third solo album to February 14th, 2025. This hospital visit not only put his plans in reverse gear was used to inspire First Day Out The Hospital—a song full of anger, strength, and emotion.

I was tethered to an oxygen source while sitting in that performance area, he raps, referencing his compromised condition while in live performance. His performance during his Juice WRLD Day in Chicago in November 2024, where he was onstage with an oxygen can in his hands, raised red flags among fans about his condition. Blunts has remained passionate about his work in spite of these trials, making his suffering and resilience song.

Lyrically, First Day Out The Hospital does not hesitate. Blunts is not hesitant to get in someone’s face about not only his illness but about individuals who he feels have taken advantage of his situation. One of the most oft-cited lines is an in-your-face call to someone named Isabelle: “Stupid bh who is clout chasing, had to block her number, she lame / Don’t love Isabelle ’cause she only love me because of the fame.”

Aside from his own grievances, the song does touch upon his ire directed toward the industry, name-checking fellow artists and referencing his ongoing struggle to shake his codeine dependency. Though raw in content in ways that can be described as inflammatory, this is in accordance with the no-holds-barred attitude that has polarized Blunts in hip-hop circles.

Unofficial leaks of the song have been online until now, causing heated debate among critics and fans. Social media is abuzz with reaction to Blunts’ vulnerability and lyrical material. Many have been complimenting his vulnerability and story-telling ability. Others have been worrying about his physical condition, in part given his ongoing referencing substance use.

The song has been compared to Juice WRLD, Future, and Durk songs by music critics in melodic flow and emotionally expressive vocals. First Day Out The Hospital is an anthem that is reflective in content but high-energy in style by combining raw lyricism with an active beat.

Inmate Breaks the Internet Wearing New Air Jordan 5 in Prison

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The unknown inmate has stolen headlines online by sporting the flyest pair of Air Jordan 5 in jail, turning an average pair of shoes viral. Social media went crazy around February 27-28, 2025, with Twitter handle DailyLoud, among others, sharing this story. Though the facility where the inmate is located is unknown, the photo of an inmate in luxury shoes has confused online citizens yet entertained.

The Air Jordan 5 sneakers featured in the post are a high-profile collaboration between Nike and the late designer Virgil Abloh’s Off-White brand, known for their “Black Metallic” colorway, which gained attention when spotted on an NYPD officer escorting a high-profile detainee, Luigi Mangione, in late 2024.

The Air Jordan 5 are no ordinary shoes, specifically the “Black Metallic Reimagined” colorway, which hit shelves on February 8, 2025. First designed by Tinker Hatfield in 1990, these sneakers draw inspiration from World War II fighter planes and boast a legacy tied to Michael Jordan’s iconic on-court moments. Their cultural cred even extends to pop culture, famously strutted by Will Smith on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. For sneakerheads, they’re a coveted prize, making their appearance in a prison cell all the more jaw-dropping.

So, how did a pair of fresh Jordans end up on an inmate’s feet? Prison rules typically ban personal items like pricey footwear, fueling wild speculation online. Some X users suggest the inmate might enjoy special privileges tied to his status or a deal with authorities. Others theorize the shoes could’ve been a gift or the result of an inside trade. Whatever the case, the mystery only adds to the story’s allure.

Social media reactions have ranged from hilarious to incredulous.

“How’s he got the new Jordans in there? Must be living the high life!”

One user quipped. Others questioned the fairness of prison regulations, commenting,

“Guess some inmates have better plug-ins than us out here.”

The chatter reflects a mix of envy, humor, and curiosity about life behind bars.

This oddball tale highlights the enduring hype around Air Jordan 5, shines a spotlight on the quirks of inmate privileges, and shows the surprising reach of sneaker culture. From the streets to the cellblock, those legendary kicks keep breaking boundaries.

Justin Bieber Takes a Hardcore Puff of Backwoods Cigar in New Viral Clip

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Justin Bieber is in the headlines yet again, this time over his viral clip of him smoking a Backwoods cigar. Bieber uploaded the clip to his Instagram Story on Tuesday, which has ignited an inferno of speculation about Bieber’s sobriety and his private life, both causing alarm and criticism among fans and observers.

In the short video, the 30-year-old “Baby” singer is seen inhaling deeply from the cigar, a brand often linked to marijuana use, before flashing a wide grin at the camera. Some viewers have likened his demeanor to that of a “junky,” fueling rumors about possible drug use. However, Bieber’s team was quick to push back against the chatter.

“Justin has been sober since 2014 and remains committed to his family and career,”

A spokesperson told Rolling Stone. They attributed his recent exhausted appearance to late-night studio sessions and the challenges of adjusting to life as a new father.

Bieber and his wife, Hailey Bieber, welcomed their son, Jack Blues, in August 2024. The couple, who celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary in September, have also faced persistent rumors of a separation, claims dismissed by insiders as “ridiculous.”

“They’re in love and happier than ever,”

A source close to the couple said, pointing to their focus on building a family together.

The timing of the viral clip couldn’t be more fraught. The recent arrest of Sean “Diddy” Combs on charges of sexual assault and racketeering has resurfaced old footage of a teenage Bieber with the hip-hop mogul, sparking wild conspiracy theories online. Sources say Bieber is “disturbed” by the allegations against Combs and has been advised to steer clear of the controversy, doubling down on his roles as a husband and dad instead.

Mental health remains a recurring theme in Bieber’s story. The singer has been candid about past battles with depression and suicidal thoughts, and recent reports hint at ongoing “difficulties,” though details are scarce. His team emphasizes that 2024 has been a “transformative” year for Bieber, marked by a renewed focus on wellness and creativity despite the relentless public gaze.

Fan reactions to the cigar video are split. Some expressed worry for Bieber’s well-being, with one X user posting,

“He’s a new dad. Shouldn’t he set a better example?”

Others defend his right to unwind, arguing that the scrutiny he faces is unfair.

“Let the man live,”

Another fan wrote.

Skype Shutdown Confirmed: Microsoft to End Service on May 5, 2025

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After spending 21 years in each residence via online communication, Microsoft has officially announced that Skype is to be discontinued on May 5th, 2025. This is an era coming to an end for among the most recognized video call, instant messaging, and global communication tools. Microsoft is now calling upon customers to embrace Microsoft Teams, its next-gen collaboration tool, to ensure an seamless transition.

Skype was launched in 2003 and revolutionized digital communication by providing free video calling and voice calling over the internet. It was an overnight sensation among consumers and professionals in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and worldwide. Microsoft subsequently paid an unprecedented price of $8.5 billion to acquire Skype in 2011 to integrate it in its portfolio. But over time, Zoom, WhatsApp, FaceTime, and Google Meet gradually whittled down Skype’s market leadership. As of 2020, its user count had decreased to about 23 million, an acute decline compared to its heyday.

The reason behind Microsoft deciding to phase out Skype is because of its strategic emphasis placed in Microsoft Teams, which is now the company’s go-to communication platform. Since launching in 2016, Teams has been growing exponentially, especially during the work-from-home era, with over 320 million active users each month. Unlike Skype, Teams provides an in-one-box experience with messaging, video calling, sharing files, and work-related collaboration tools in one interface, making it the go-to communication tool both for companies and individuals.

For millions of customers who continue to rely on Skype for communication purposes, Microsoft has created a migration process to ensure an easier transition to Teams:

Seamless Sign-in: Users can log in to Microsoft Teams with their Skype credentials, bringing over their contacts and messages.

Data Export: Users who opt not to transition to Teams can have their messages, call history, and contacts in Skype exported before shutdown.

Paid Services: Existing Skype Credit balances and subscription balances remain active until expiration. As of May 5th, 2025, Skype Credit can be used through both a web interface and in Teams.

Guidance & Support: Microsoft has posted detailed instructions and an online tutorial to walk customers through this process.

Skype shutdown is viewed by tech observers as proof that trends in digital communication have been changing. “Skype was an innovator that was not able to keep up with rivals in development pace,” notes Jake Thompson, tech strategist. “The future is Microsoft Teams, and this is a move that blends their communication tools in an integrated experience.”

Comparisons to competitors have already created controversy. Zoom is dominating virtual gatherings while Google Meet is hanging in there in video calling and Apple’s FaceTime is stable in iOS territory. Microsoft is making a bet that Teams’ rich Office 365 integration will keep customers engaged.

Skype has been abuzz with responses to its downfall. Users who have been around since the early days express sentimentality towards Skype’s ringtone and how it brought family members and friends closer worldwide. Others complain about changing to an alternate platform because they fear that Teams is not yet as user-friendly as Skype was.

Hashtags trending online now include #GoodbyeSkype and #SkypeShutdown, where individuals have been sharing screenshots of previous messages and happy memories. Customers have been reassured by Microsoft that everything should run smoothly in the migration to Teams, with specialist support channels in place. “We understand the significance of Skype in people’s lives, and we’re making every effort to have this migration to Teams be as seamless as possible,” wrote a Microsoft spokesperson in a statement. “The future is in next-gen, unified platforms, and Teams is next in this direction.”

G Herbo’s Son Tries to Protect Ari After Thinking Moneybagg Yo Crossed the Line

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Family drama is nothing new in the world of celebrity, but when it involves a child stepping into the fray, it takes on a whole new dimension. In a recent twist, Yosohn, the young son of rapper G Herbo and social media influencer Ari Fletcher, reportedly tried to shield his mother from her current partner, rapper Moneybagg Yo, after perceiving some unspoken line had been crossed.

The buzz started on February 27, 2025, when X posts from outlets like @mymixtapez hinted at Yosohn’s protective stance toward his mom. While the posts didn’t spill all the details, they suggested that the little boy, born in 2018 to G Herbo and Ari, felt compelled to stand up for her amid tensions with Moneybagg Yo. The exact nature of the incident remains under wraps, but it’s clear that something stirred the pot in this high-profile blended family.

Ari and Moneybagg Yo’s relationship, which kicked off in 2019 after her split from G Herbo, has been a rollercoaster ride in the public eye. Back in February 2020, rumors flew about a heated altercation in Miami, with reports alleging Ari threw a punch and Moneybagg Yo responded by snatching her wig.

Both were quick to shut it down, with Moneybagg Yo calling it “fake news” and telling fans not to buy internet hype. Yet, the whispers didn’t stop there. Ari’s own words on social media have fueled speculation over the years—like her July 2021 tweet, “I always gotta pick up the pieces after somebody do me wrong,” hinting at recurring struggles.

Yosohn, though just a kid, seems to have picked up on the vibes. In April 2020, during an Instagram Live session, he cheekily called Moneybagg Yo “ugly,” a moment that had folks laughing but also raised eyebrows about what he might be sensing at home. Fast forward to November 2024, and a TikTok video captured him joking that Ari would rather hang out with “Money” than her “beautiful son,” a playful dig that still showed he’s clued into the family dynamics.

The public’s view of Ari and Moneybagg Yo’s romance hasn’t helped keep things low-key. From breakups to makeups, their story has been a hot topic. In 2024 alone, Ari posted on X that she was “single” one minute and “married” the next, leaving fans dizzy and guessing. For a child like Yosohn, caught in the middle of this whirlwind, it’s not hard to imagine why he might feel the urge to step in when things get rocky.

So why would a young boy feel the need to protect his mom? It’s likely a mix of instinct and exposure. Growing up with parents in the spotlight means Yosohn’s no stranger to the chatter—whether it’s gossip online or tension he’s witnessed firsthand. Kids his age often act on gut feelings, especially when it comes to family.

As of now, neither Ari nor Moneybagg Yo has commented on the latest reports about Yosohn’s actions. The silence leaves room for speculation, but it also underscores a bigger point: public relationships don’t just affect the adults involved—they ripple out to the kids, too. For more on Ari and Moneybagg Yo’s tangled history, check out this detailed profile.

Yosohn’s move to defend his mom shines a light on the messy, human side of fame. Blended families are tricky enough without cameras and headlines, and this latest chapter is a reminder that even the youngest members feel the weight of it all.

Oscar Winner Gene Hackman (95) & Wife Betsy Arakawa (63) Found Dead at Home with Their Dog

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Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, both passed away in their home on Wednesday afternoon, sending shockwaves in Hollywood as also in their quiet neighborhood in Santa Fe. The couple, as also a pet dog, were found by officers in a welfare check that followed a report from a concerned neighbor. Hackman was 95, and 63-year-old Arakawa.

Deputies went out to the couple’s home on Wednesday at about 1:45 p.m. on a welfare check. They went in and found that Hackman, Arakawa, and their pet had deceased.

Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office spokesmen confirmed that no signs of foul play at that time, though cause remains undetermined. Carbon monoxide toxicity is listed as a possibility in some accounts, though no official report is available. Toxicology and autopsy are on file, which can give more insight into why they have passed away.

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Neighbours and locals have responded with shock, describing the couple as private but nice human beings. “They were a couple that lived a quiet existence away from the spot light, and it is heartbreaking that we have just got to know about this bad news,” a local told.

One of Hollywood’s all-time greats, Gene Hackman is known for his peerlessness. Over a six-decade-long career that included two Oscars and five nominations, he delivered titanic performances in as wildly varied a series as The French Connection (1971), Unforgiven (1992), Hoosiers (1986), and The Royal Tenenbaums (2001). He collected two Oscars, cementing his reputation as cinema’s all-time great.

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Hackman retired from acting in 2004, quietly settling into a life in Santa Fe, indulging in a writing passion. He authored a series of historical fiction novels and made appearances conducting interviews regarding a storied career.

His passing is merely four days before Oscars‘ time this year, at which stage his contribution towards the field will undoubtedly be celebrated.

Arakawa and Hackman met in mid-1980s at a Los Angeles area gym. The two got married in 1991 and made a move from Hollywood glitz in Los Angeles to New Mexico. Arakawa, a classical pianist, also shared a passion with Hackman in the arts, as both adored the serenity in the desert in the Southwest.

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Although they did not have a common progeny, Hackman also had three children from a previous union. Acquaintances as well as friends describe their friendship as inseparable, with mutual affection as well as mutual respect.

Early in residence in New Mexico, Hackman was a regular on local culture and art. He served on the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum board and spent a great deal of time in Santa Fe. In more recent years, however, increasingly isolated, making few appearances in public.

One of his more recent sightings made headlines in 2023 as a photo surfaced in which he is captured at a Wendy’s drive-thru buying a chicken sandwich—a seemingly ordinary activity.

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Hollywood stars as well as fans overwhelmed social media with tributes on hearing the shattering news. Many fondly remembered Hackman’s great performances as also as great a contributor towards cinema. “Gene Hackman was a legend, actor’s actor,” a colleague in the field wrote. “Electric on screen, his impact will not be forgotten.”

While the world is in sorrow over a Hollywood legend, Hackman will be forever alive in his innovative body of work, inspiring generations to come.

Details on the death of the couple are likely as the investigation is ongoing. Residents are advised by the authorities to be on guard about potential household hazards, gas leakages, or carbon monoxide asphyxiation, as they anticipate official announcements.

Meanwhile, fans remember Gene Hackman not just because of his storied career, but also because of the humble, serene life that he embraced in later years-one that involved love, creativity, and quiet elegance.

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