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Girlfriend’s Body Left in Bathtub for Months: Family Uncovers Chilling Truth

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In a chilling criminal case that shocked the nation, a man who brutally killed his girlfriend and mutilated her body, storing it in his basement, now faces justice.

Matthew Lewinski has been sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for the heinous murder of Courtney “Jerri” Winters. This sentence was announced by Michigan’s Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office on July 14.  

Lewinski had earlier been found guilty of first-degree murder, as well as disinterment and mutilation of a corpse, and concealing an individual’s death. For these last two charges, he was sentenced to serve a minimum of 23 months and one year, respectively.  

The tragic series of events began in December 2020, when an argument erupted between Winters and Lewinski after she revealed she had undergone an abortion. This detail emerged from a police interview conducted with Lewinski, included in a Michigan Court of Appeals review and reported by Oxygen.

During his confession to authorities, Lewinski recounted how he tied Winters up, slapped her, and ultimately placed his hands around her neck for about five minutes. When she stopped moving, he moved her body to the bathroom and, seeing she was lifeless, made no effort to resuscitate her. 

Winters’ body remained in the bathtub for a month before Lewinski relocated her to the basement, where the temperature was colder, according to the opinion.  

Over subsequent months, prosecutors said in the press release, Lewinski “removed portions of the victim’s remains in an effort to conceal and dispose of the body.” 

Then, Lewinski was hospitalized after neighbors reported him wandering his condominium complex in his underwear while mumbling incoherently, according to the court opinion. A spokesperson for the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office told Oxygen that Lewinski’s brother-in-law discovered Winter’s body in the basement.

Lewinski was arrested in July 2021 and confined in the Macomb County Jail. 

Defense attorney Elisha Oakes argued in court that Lewinski had committed manslaughter, which would carry a maximum sentence of 15 years.  

“She pushed him to a point where he snapped,” Oakes said, according to Macomb Daily. “I want you to think about being told that your baby was taken from you, your child was taken from you by the act of another person, the one thing you wanted, and in that moment, after months of abuse, being threatened, being told ‘I’m going to blow your f–king head off,’ all of those things culminated.”

However, Assistant Prosecutor Carmen DeFranco said the killing was intentional.   

“Manslaughter is nowhere near what we have here,” DeFranco said, per Macomb Daily. “There is absolutely no impulse. This is conscious though, five minutes of conscious thought to squeeze the life out of someone. It wasn’t a pull-out-a-gun and shooting in two seconds.” 

 

Drunk Driver Causes Fatal Collision with Massachusetts Trooper After Consuming Alcohol at a Local Bar, DA Report Indicates

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A chilling new report unveils the tragic circumstances surrounding a fatal crash involving a Massachusetts state trooper and a drunken wrong-way driver. The driver, having consumed nine alcoholic beverages, ignored clear road signs and barreled down the highway against traffic, resulting in a catastrophic collision.

Hernan Marrero, a 50-year-old resident of Roslindale, was found to have a shockingly high blood alcohol level of 0.192—more than double the legal threshold. His intoxicated state led to a violent head-on collision with Trooper Kevin Trainor’s cruiser just after 2:00 a.m. on May 6 in Lynnfield, as detailed by the Essex County District Attorney, Paul Tucker.

The devastating crash claimed the lives of both Marrero and Trainor, the latter being a dedicated 30-year-old state trooper from Georgetown.

Trooper Kevin Trainor

Investigators revealed that Trooper Kevin Trainor had completed a public safety assignment before his vehicle was tragically struck by Marrero’s out-of-control car on Route 1. The incident left a mark of sorrow in the community he served. (Massachusetts State Police)

The report sheds light on Marrero’s actions leading up to the crash. He initially visited a restaurant in Waltham, where he purchased food and drank a complimentary beverage, leaving at 7:42 p.m. Subsequently, he made his way to Tribu Mexican Kitchen and Bar in Saugus by 9:15 p.m., where he promptly ordered a margarita, setting the stage for the fateful events that followed.

Marrero later posted a photo of a margarita on social media with the caption, “Second stop!!!” the DA’s report said.

Between 9:20 p.m. and 12:53 a.m., he was served a total of nine alcoholic drinks at Tribu, investigators found.

Funeral processional

A new report says Hernan Marrero drove 1.8 miles the wrong way on Route 1 before crashing head-on into Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor’s cruiser, killing them both. (Massachusetts State Police)

The Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission has issued a notice to Tribu alleging multiple civil violations, including serving alcoholic drinks after hours and serving free drinks, according to the report. A hearing is scheduled for July 28.

The DA’s office said that after reviewing the case under applicable legal standards, criminal charges are “not sustainable.”

Marrero left the Tribu parking lot at 1:56 a.m. and drove north on Route 1 for about 2.3 miles before entering a jughandle near Santarpio’s Pizza in Peabody that allows drivers to reverse direction onto Route 1 south.

But instead of properly entering the southbound side, Marrero grazed a guardrail, ran a red light and made too sharp a left turn before re-entering the northbound lanes while driving south, the report said.

Investigators said the area had clear and unobstructed “WRONG WAY,” “DO NOT ENTER” and “ONE WAY” signs directing motorists not to enter Route 1 north from the jughandle.

Marrero then drove 1.8 miles southbound in the northbound lane.

A truck driver who saw the Jeep pass called 911, and another trooper broadcast a warning about the wrong-way driver to the State Police Danvers barracks and area cruisers, according to the report.

Funeral for Trooper Kevin Trainor

Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor, 30, was killed May 6 when a drunken wrong-way driver crashed head-on into his cruiser on Route 1 in Lynnfield, prosecutors said. (Massachusetts State Police)

Trainor, who had just finished a public safety detail and clocked out at 1:52 a.m., had his cruiser radio on and set to the channel where the warnings were broadcast.

His cruiser was the first to encounter Marrero’s Jeep.

The vehicles collided head-on, with Trainor’s cruiser traveling between 60.4 and 68.6 mph and Marrero’s Jeep traveling between 56.4 and 61.4 mph at impact, investigators found.

Crash reconstructionists determined that Marrero’s wrong-way driving was not caused by any vehicle defect or problem with the posted signage.

Instead, they concluded that the crash was caused by Marrero’s actions and that his wrong-way operation of the Jeep resulted in both his own death and Trainor’s line-of-duty death.

Funeral for Trooper Kevin Trainor

Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor likely prevented a greater tragedy before he was killed in a head-on crash with a wrong-way driver on Route 1, the Essex County district attorney said. (Massachusetts State Police)

Tucker said the evidence shows Trainor acted with “exemplary courage and self-sacrifice.”

“His willingness to put his own life at risk to serve and protect the citizens of the Commonwealth likely prevented an even greater tragedy,” Tucker said.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said that Trainor was the “best of Massachusetts.”

“Trooper Kevin Trainor was the best of Massachusetts. He was a graduate of Salem State and the State Police Academy. He wore the French and Electric Blue with pride. He was a son, a brother, a fiancé, a coach and a mentor. On and off the job, he was the kind of person you could count on. When people needed help, he answered the call without hesitation. That’s what makes him a hero.”

“His life was cut far too short, but his legacy of courage, service and selflessness will live on in all the lives he saved. As we lay Trooper Trainor to rest, my heart is with his family, his fellow Troopers and everyone who had the privilege to know and serve alongside him. May God Bless the men and women of the Massachusetts State Police.”

Meet Jason Bard Yarmosky: Katie Holmes’ Rumored New Beau

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Speculations are buzzing around Hollywood star Katie Holmes and artist Jason Bard Yarmosky following a cozy sighting in the Hamptons on July 10, 2026, where the two were seen sharing intimate moments while holding hands.

Their romance speculation ignited during their initial public appearance together; they attended a screening of “The Invite,” directed by Olivia Wilde, at the East Hampton Regal UA in New York.

According to an onlooker who spoke to People, the chemistry was undeniable as Yarmosky was seen whispering sweet nothings into the ear of the “Dawson’s Creek” star, leaving her beaming with joy throughout the evening.

The rumor mill picked up pace as the pair couldn’t seem to keep their hands off each other during a dinner outing in bustling New York City on July 14.

Captured in candid snaps by Page Six, Holmes and Yarmosky were photographed embracing each other lovingly, feeding the narrative of a budding romance.

Page Six is breaking down all we know about Yarmosky.

He’s an artist

Yarmosky, born in 1987, is a New York native who graduated with a bachelor of fine arts degree from the School of Visual Arts in 2010, according to his website.

He has an extensive background as an artist starting from when he was young, with his grandparents, Elaine and Leonard Bard, being the subject of several of his portraits.

The visionary’s practice focuses on aging, mixing “traditional 17th- and 18th-century painting techniques” and “contemporary imagery.”

Yarmosky describes his art as sending the message “that humor and imagination persist even in the face of loss.”

His work has been displayed in exhibitions throughout New York, Paris, Los Angeles and Belgium, including the Brooklyn Museum of Art, San Antonio Museum of Art, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and Addison Gallery of American Art.

He’s inspired by his grandparents

Yarmosky’s biggest muses have been his grandparents, who have allowed him to “explore the complex aspects of growing older, including vulnerability, care, wisdom, and humor,” per his website.

During an interview with Numéro New York in April 2026, he explained that a few of his hyper-realistic paintings have been of his grandma Elaine as a bunny and grandpa Leonard as a cowboy.

Yarmosky used several of his grandparent-inspired paintings that explore aging — physically and psychologically — in his Guild Hall exhibition, “Time Has Many Faces,” which was on view in the East Hamptons from January 2026 to April 2026.

Yarmosky’s grandpa died in April 2020, and his grandma in 2018 from Alzheimer’s disease.

He lives in Long Island

After his grandparents passed away, Yarmosky moved from Brooklyn, New York, to his cousin’s beach cottage in Long Island.

Overwhelmed with grief, he told T Magazine, a New York Times publication, in 2021, that the home “become [his] journal.” 

“All my notes and ideas, whether they are paintings or writings, I put them up everywhere on the walls, and then I take them down and put other ones up. I found a space for all of my thoughts to live in,” the painter said.

After briefly being unable to create art, Yarmosky explained that the oceanfront home gave him the space to “deal with loss and [his] grief in a space that doesn’t pressure” him.

He met Holmes in June 2026

Yarmosky and Holmes met at a Tribeca Festival dinner in NYC in June 2026, an insider told TMZ.

Another source told People that he and the mother of Suri Cruise appeared well acquainted when they went to watch “The Invite” on July 10.

“He was whispering in her ear, and she was laughing, they seemed very easy together and there was a smile on her face all night,” an insider said.

“They sat together during the movie, she had her head on his shoulder at one point. They looked very cute.”

Strait of Hormuz: Potential Impact on Global Trade Unveiled

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Experts now observe a significant transformation in the Middle East conflict, noting that Iran’s nuclear pursuits are no longer the primary issue. This shift of focus has instead turned global attention towards the Strait of Hormuz, a vital conduit for almost 20% of the world’s oil supply.

Amidst rising tensions, the United States has resumed military activities against Iranian positions, as the breakdown of a prior memorandum of understanding stalled progress towards peace. This included reinstating a naval blockade around Iran’s ports and the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

In a recent development, President Donald Trump proposed a controversial 20% toll on ships navigating the strait. However, the plan was swiftly abandoned following intense opposition from international bodies such as the UN’s maritime agency.

The situation remains volatile, with reports from US Central Command indicating that Iran has targeted seven commercial ships in just the past week. These actions, against vessels attempting to traverse unauthorized passages, have resulted in multiple casualties, with sailors reportedly killed, injured, or still unaccounted for.

Over the past week, Iran has struck seven commercial ships for attempting to pass the contested waterway along routes it has not authorised, US Central Command has said, leading to nearly a dozen sailors being killed, injured, or missing.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said two “offending” supertankers had been hit and disabled after ignoring repeated warnings in the strait. They added on Wednesday that the US was making a “mistake” by assuming reimposing the blockade it lifted in June would force them to negotiate.

The Strait of Hormuz is not only a vital oil route. Disruption to shipping since the war began five months ago has also restricted supplies of fertiliser, helium and other industrial and medical essentials, pushing up food and fuel costs worldwide.

Shifting focus to the Strait of Hormuz

David Smith, an associate professor of American politics and foreign policy at the University of Sydney’s United States Studies Centre, told SBS News the developments over the last few days have been a dramatic demonstration that the war’s parameters have shifted.

“The original issue about Iran’s nuclear program now just seems completely remote,” he said.

“The next stage of conflict is going to be all about the Strait of Hormuz.”

Two men wade in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz with vessels anchored in the background, off Bandar Abbas, Iran

At the outbreak of the war, the US claimed to be seeking a permanent end to Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the destruction of its military, and the end to support for regional proxies like Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Iran has maintained its nuclear program is for civilian energy purposes, not weapons development.

While Trump has frequently repeated his demand that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon — and threatened to strike a suspected nuclear site in north-central Iran known as Pickaxe Mountain on Tuesday — the MoU he signed in June deferred a decision over Iran’s nuclear program while attempting to immediately resolve the Strait of Hormuz issue.

The effective closure of the waterway has resulted in higher fuel costs in the US, which is deeply unpopular with American voters who will cast ballots in the midterm elections in November.

While Smith said there has been some adaptation through the minimisation of fuel usage, its continued strangulation will result in “everything” getting more expensive.

However, he argued that the conflict has even broader implications for global trade, as countries bordering similar international chokepoints eye their own potential toll-setting.

“What the United States committed itself to in the 20th century was to use its overwhelming naval might to ensure free shipping around the world,” Smith said.

“If the US is giving up on that, then who knows what possibilities they’re opening up.”

What does Iran want from the strait?

Iran’s own conditions for peace include the right to enrich uranium, which it says is for civilian energy purposes, an end to international sanctions, and, increasingly, for other nations to recognise its right to control the Strait of Hormuz — which it has threatened to charge cargo ships up to US$2 million ($2.86 million) to pass through.

The MoU stated that Iran would open the strait for free passage, pending the establishment of a US$300 billion ($429 billion) reconstruction fund, largely funded by the US.

On Wednesday, the IRGC, which has struck several regional neighbours in recent days, said it will close further oil and gas export routes unless the US backs off.

It did not elaborate on which routes could be affected, but senior Houthi allies in Yemen have warned that they are ready to shut the Bab el-Mandeb gateway to the Red Sea.

Such a move could send oil prices to US$200 ($286) per barrel, the Houthi resistance said, if they similarly attacked shipping passing the narrow waterway used by Saudi Arabia to export its reserves.

International maritime law professor Donald Rothwell of Australian National University told SBS News that there is a long-standing international precedent regarding “international straits” that guarantees freedom of navigation in the world’s strategic shipping channels.

Could the rules of global shipping unravel?

The result of the US-Iran conflict could be a “possible unravelling” of that accepted precedent, Rothwell said, with even small global actors like the Houthis now emboldened to cause global disruption for political ends.

Experts disagree, Rothwell said, over whether or not the Trump administration is leading a fundamental collapse of “core post-World War Two values” or whether Trump and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu are “temporary disruptors” in a system that will rebalance itself when they leave office.

What other nations permit Iran to do with the Strait of Hormuz is fundamental to that question.

While the rising importance of the so-called “middle powers” like Australia and Canada and their role in stabilising the global order was emphasised by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in January, Rothwell noted that “not much has happened since then, other than debate and discussion”.

He added that the resolution of the conflict — now expected to be significantly further off than it might have been at the start of July — will not change the geography. Smith agreed.

“From now on, the possibility that Iran can shut down the Strait of Hormuz is always going to be a piece of leverage,” Smith said.

“The only way out of that is going to be some kind of agreement where the terms are favourable enough to Iran that it won’t have an incentive to shut the Strait down.

“This is a really remarkable development.”


Rediscover David Bowie’s Iconic ’80s Fantasy Film Now Streaming on Netflix

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David Bowie, beyond his legendary music career, made significant contributions to the acting world. Among his roles, perhaps the most cherished is Jareth the Goblin King in the fantasy favorite “Labyrinth.” Now available for streaming on Netflix, this film continues to captivate audiences with its unique charm.

For those who have yet to experience the 1986 fantasy musical, directed by Jim Henson and produced by George Lucas, or for fans eager to revisit it, there’s no better time than now. “Labyrinth” is more than just a spectacle; it’s a testament to creativity, featuring Bowie at his best and showcasing a variety of intricate fantasy creatures signature to Henson’s productions.

The narrative follows Sarah Williams, played by Jennifer Connelly, a 16-year-old on a quest through the labyrinth to rescue her half-brother Toby, portrayed by Toby Froud, from the enigmatic Jareth. While “Labyrinth” initially faced box office disappointments, it has since secured a place as a cult classic, celebrated for its musical brilliance and stunning visual effects.

Labyrinth is a fantasy movie that adults can also enjoy

The backstory of “Labyrinth” is filled with twists and turns as intricate as the maze depicted in the film. Despite challenges like script revisions and complex puppetry, the final product stands as a rewarding endeavor. This film represents the second joint effort of Jim Henson and artist Brian Froud, whose previous collaboration was the 1982 fantasy film “The Dark Crystal.” Although critics were harsher on “Labyrinth” than on their earlier work, the movie’s enduring popularity speaks for itself.

Though “Labyrinth” may not be the ideal choice for younger audiences, Bowie’s charismatic presence and iconic costumes add layers of sophistication appreciated by adults. Some scenes might even be unsettling, yet the movie remains an exhilarating journey. Enhanced by five of Bowie’s vibrant songs, “Labyrinth” is an essential watch for Netflix users eager to uncover this fantastical world.

Argentina Triumphs Over England to Advance in World Cup Competition

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The trilogy of somber artworks is now complete, each canvas emanating an aura of despair and emptiness.

It begins back in the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City during the 1986 World Cup. Here, we see Peter Shilton leaping, attempting to punch a high, arching ball. Conspicuously, Diego Maradona’s infamous “Hand of God” whisked it away from him, altering history.

Next, a flash forward to the 1998 World Cup captures David Beckham’s gaze fixed upon referee Kim Milton Nielsen. The tension is palpable after Diego Simeone’s provocation leads Beckham to impulsively flick his foot at his adversary. His expression is a mixture of dread and horror; he anticipates the red card that is about to shatter his world.

Completing this narrative, the final panel takes us beneath the grand dome of the Atlanta Stadium, painting a scene from July 15th. It immortalizes Argentina’s caricatured antagonist, Enzo Fernandez, his mischievous grin directed at the crowd after once more dashing England’s dreams.

A clock dominates the massive screen, marking the moment when England stood only five minutes away from their first World Cup final in six decades. It was then that Fernandez delivered the crucial equalizer, robbing them of history yet again.

There is a place for Lautaro Martinez, whose late, late header won the game for England’s bitter enemy. There is a place for Lionel Messi, the greatest of all time. In his first game against England, it was he who provided the winner for Martinez. His record against England will forever read Played 1, Won 1.

And so it is Argentina who will march on New York on Sunday to meet Spain and try to win their second successive World Cup. 

England's World Cup run ended in heartbreak as they blew a 1-0 semi-final lead to Argentina

England’s World Cup run ended in heartbreak as they blew a 1-0 semi-final lead to Argentina

Lautaro Martinez came off the bench to score a back-post header which won the game 2-1

Lautaro Martinez came off the bench to score a back-post header which won the game 2-1

Lionel Messi was magnificent in what was his first ever appearance up against England

Lionel Messi was magnificent in what was his first ever appearance up against England

For England, this is a time of shattered dreams. England always finds a way to lose these matches and now they have done it again. They are always the punchlines for someone else’s jokes.

Three defeats to Argentina and, to travel alongside them, three appearances in World Cup semi-finals in 60 years and now three defeats. 

Paul Gacoigne’s face reddened with crying after defeat to West Germany in Turin in 1990 and the devastation of Marcus Rashford after England lost to Croatia in their last four tie in Moscow in 2018.

England dwell on Desolation Row. This is a city that will be forever associated with a man who had a dream. England were hoping that, from here, they would march on New York but their dream died here.

It turns out that the hope England harboured that Thomas Tuchel would be the coach who could finally drag them over the line in a major tournament was forlorn and misguided. England were regarded as favourites but, when it came to the moment of truth, Tuchel came up short. He was not the man to drag England over the line after all.

He took England to the last four here, which is a creditable performance but Gareth Southgate took England to the last four in 2018 and the fans were throwing bottles at him by 2024, when he led England to the European Championship final. Tuchel was supposed to take England to the next level. It was beyond him.

It is always the same when England lose like this. It is as if a spell has been broken. 

The 3-2 victory over Mexico in the Azteca in the Round of 16, achieved with 10 men, at altitude, in front of a hostile crowd, in a magnificent stadium, against all odds, was the greatest football occasion I’ve ever been to. I will never forget England’s heroics that night but they were in vain.

The 2-1 comeback victory in the quarter-finals against Norway in the stifling heat of Miami was graced by one of the finest individual performances I have ever seen from an England player. Jude Bellingham scored both England goals and dragged them through to the semi-finals by the scruff of their necks. That, too, was in vain.

The atmosphere reached fever-pitch before kick-off. The Argentina fans swarmed over the stadium and filled up part of the end that seemed to be nominally reserved for England supporters. They leapt up and down relentlessly. 

‘And now you see, and now you see,’ they yelled in Spanish, ‘whoever doesn’t jump is English.’

They sang their song about the Falkland Islands, too, and the war of 1982 between the two countries. ‘For the Malvinas, for Diego, for Leo’s last one,’ they chanted. England fans go further back for their history. They sang about ’10 German bombers’. A few dressed as crusaders, chain mail and all.

Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez soaked up all of the applause after scoring the equalising goal

Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez soaked up all of the applause after scoring the equalising goal

Thomas Tuchel's gameplan completely fell apart once Fernandez equalised with his stunner

Thomas Tuchel’s gameplan completely fell apart once Fernandez equalised with his stunner

Rarely have two national anthems been drowned out so comprehensively by booing but Tuchel and Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni shared a warm embrace before kick-off. Tuchel, once more, had not been afraid to make changes to his starting XI.

Morgan Rogers had helped to change the game when he came off the bench against Norway in the quarter-finals and Tuchel preferred him to Noni Madueke on the right. Reece James started at right back. Djed Spence replaced Nico O’Reilly at left back, a fleet-footed marker for Messi.

Every detail was heightened. Bellingham and Rogers, old friends, wrapped each other in a last hug. Marc Guehi knelt on the pitch and prayed to his God. Messi stared up at the roof as he prepared to take the kick that started the game. Leandro Paredes’ first action was to shove Bellingham in the back and barge him to the floor off the ball.

Enzo Fernandez scythed down Elliot Anderson. 

Argentina, predictably, made it a priority, to try to provoke Bellingham. It was bedlam. It was unbelievably intense. No quarter given and none asked. Referee Ismail Elfath struggled to keep control. It was only when the hydration break came that anyone took a breath.

Quite how Fernandez and Giuliano Simeone avoided bookings is anyone’s guess. Although it did fit with Fifa’s favouritism towards them at this tournament. 

England showed they could mix it, too. Messi wriggled away from a series of challenges in midfield and then was a cut down by a combination of Anderson and Spence. Spence was shown a yellow card. It was hard to believe but it was the first of the match. The lesson: foul Messi, get booked.

Seven minutes before half time, someone even tried a shot. Fernandez’s effort from range flew just too high. For most of the time, it felt less like a football match and more like watching a very angry man crammed into a washing machine with a man he hates and then putting the machine on spin. Then half-time arrived.

England had won a corner on the stroke of the interval but the referee refused to allow it to be taken and blew up for half-time. Which puzzled everyone. It fitted with a theme of the favourable treatment Argentina have been shown at this tournament.

England ignored it and 10 minutes after half time, they took the lead. Rogers found space on the right and curled a low cross to the back post. While Nahuel Molina hesitated, Anthony Gordon stole in front of him and clipped the ball deftly past Emiliano Martinez and into the corner of the net.

What a moment. Another was to follow swiftly, this time at the other end. Simeone, the son of Beckham’s tormentor of 1998, sprinted in on goal and, as he prepared to shoot, Spence slid in and executed a perfectly-timed tackle. England celebrated it almost as much as the goal.

England were dreaming of the final when Anthony Gordon scored the opening goal for 1-0

England were dreaming of the final when Anthony Gordon scored the opening goal for 1-0

Djed Spence was excellent but he and his team-mates were crestfallen at the final whistle

Djed Spence was excellent but he and his team-mates were crestfallen at the final whistle

Argentina have come back from behind many times already in this tournament and now they tried again. 

Midway through the half, substitute Nico Gonzalez ran on to a cross from the right and met it full on but Pickford dived low to his right and pushed the header away superbly.

Fifteen minutes from time, England got a little luck, the luck that usually deserts them on these occasions. Rodrigo de Paul sent in a cross from the right and Alexis Mac Allister flung himself at it. His header cannoned off the post and out to safety. A few minutes later, Gonzalez headed agonisingly wide.

But then, five minutes from time, Argentina took a corner. They played it short to Messi. Messi drew three or four England defenders to him and then slipped a short pass to Fernandez. Fernandez took his time and then smashed a shot past Pickford from 25 yards. Bellingham had come rushing out to meet him but had not quite got there in time.

And then the final blow. Mac Allister hit the post with a low shot but it was picked up by Messi, of all people, on the right. Messi made space for a cross and crossed deep. Lautaro Martinez was there and he met it and powered it past Pickford with a thumping header from close range.

It was over. Over for another four years. And who knows how many after that. 

Outside, as they trudged into the early evening in America’s south, the faintest of breezes interrupted the humidity. All England’s hopes, so keenly felt, felt foolish and fragile now. All those hopes, gone with the wind.

Virginia Eateries Grapple with New Foam Ban: A Shift in Bristol’s Dining Landscape

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) – The restaurant industry in southwest Virginia is grappling with the repercussions of a statewide ban on foam packaging.

Wade Spurgeon, the general manager of ‘The Corner,’ shared the challenges faced by the sector: “Running a restaurant is already like walking a tightrope,” he explained. “With escalating fuel prices impacting virtually everything, we strive to strike a balance with menu prices, ensuring our customers feel they’ve received good value. Yet, additional costs like those from this ban nibble away at our profit margins.”

Implemented as an eco-friendly measure, the Virginia legislation prohibiting single-use foam containers for prepared meals dates back to 2021. This regulation, however, is now influencing business expenses significantly.

“Despite our efforts with food distributors, we still incur a 15 to 20% increase in cost per container,” noted Spurgeon. “This affects everything, from food and drink containers to those small soup containers, which have transitioned to plastic or paper. Managing these materials introduces challenges in terms of handling and transporting hot foods.”

For a place like ‘The Corner,’ they’re having to navigate those differences from both sides of the state line.

“It’s difficult because you want to keep a uniform feel for both places. So if you come to the location in Tennessee and then visit the location on the Virginia side, we want to make that a seamless interaction,” Spurgeon said. “So not really having TOGO products that are different container styles or types makes that big of a difference, but it does through off the way you think about how much should we order and how much should we put up.”

For ‘The Corner,’ Spurgeon said it’s about finding the balance of figuring out how to keep prices right, as opposed to keeping costs down. Spurgeon said he understands the environmental effects of foam materials and the need for change.

“I understand the environmental effects of it, but all the other options, if they’re not recycled correctly, then it’s still a problem,” Spurgeon said.

79-Year-Old Alcatraz Boat Victim Identified, Urgent Search Ongoing for Three Missing

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A former reserve deputy sheriff from California, part of an extended family’s tragic outing, has been identified as the sole fatality from the accident. The vessel overturned in the cold waters of San Francisco Bay just off Alcatraz Island, with family members aboard.

Clifford Joseph Boisa, aged 79 from Sutter County, tragically lost his life when the three-level recreational vessel went down on Tuesday afternoon. With 20 passengers on board, the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Boisa’s past service as a reserve deputy sheriff starting in 1987.

By Wednesday, three individuals were still missing as the U.S. Coast Guard continued its comprehensive search, aided by local agencies across the bay. Meanwhile, sixteen people were brought to safety, with three hospitalized for further care.

The ill-fated voyage involved members of an extended family convened for a poignant memorial service to scatter a loved one’s ashes in San Francisco Bay, according to reports by The New York Times.

Emergency crews

Emergency crews rescued survivors after a recreational boat capsized near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay on Tuesday. (KTVU)

San Francisco Fire Chief Dean Crispin said crews were dispatched at about 3:35 p.m. local time after receiving reports of a vessel fire roughly 600 yards off Alcatraz Island between the former prison and the Golden Gate Bridge.

When first responders arrived, they found no evidence of a fire, but instead discovered the boat had capsized and was already mostly submerged.

Crispin said the San Francisco Police Department’s marine unit found the vessel with only its upper deck above the water. The boat’s engine was still running, and fuel was leaking into the bay.

One person was found in the water, while the remaining occupants were located inside the vessel’s top compartment before rescuers pulled them to safety, he said.

Rescuers pulled people from the water after a recreational boat capsized near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay on Tuesday, leaving one person dead and two missing.

Rescuers pulled people from the water after a recreational boat capsized near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay on Tuesday, leaving one person dead and two missing. (KTVU)

Authorities have not yet determined what caused the boat to sink. However, officials have said strong summer winds and rapidly changing conditions on San Francisco Bay can create dangerous boating conditions.

Commercial fishermen Mike Montoya and Justin Marceline, who rushed to help after the vessel went down, described a frantic rescue as passengers fought to escape.

“There was even people banging at the windows as they were like filing out, and as soon as people were hitting the water, we were just trying to pick them up as fast as we can,” the fishermen told NBC Bay Area. “Some people didn’t even have life vests on and they were drowning.”

The Coast Guard and San Francisco Fire Department continued searching Wednesday using boats, helicopters, thermal imaging, tide predictions and drift modeling to find the three missing passengers.

San Francisco Fire Department and Coast Guard crews search San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz after boat capsize

San Francisco Fire Department and U.S. Coast Guard crews continue searching San Francisco Bay for three people missing after a recreational boat capsized near Alcatraz Island on July 15, 2026. One person died in the incident. (Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)

The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office told News Media it had no additional information to provide about Boisa. News Media also reached out to the San Francisco Fire Department for additional information.

Officials said the vessel departed from the area near San Francisco’s St. Francis Yacht Club. The cause of the sinking remains under investigation.

Boisa’s family did not immediately respond to News Media’s request for comment.

Monsoon Chaos: Massive Arizona In-N-Out Brawl Caught on Video

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As if waiting in line for a Double-Double wasn’t tense enough.

An unexpected brawl erupted inside an Arizona In-N-Out Burger, transforming the popular eatery into a scene resembling a fight club. Video footage captured during the incident shows a man being floored by a single punch, while other patrons hastily moved aside to avoid the unfolding chaos.

The altercation reportedly occurred as people sought refuge from severe monsoon rains, crowding the restaurant as they tried to escape the storm. Instead of calmly waiting out the weather with a meal, tensions rose, leading to a scuffle among several individuals.

Footage making the rounds online reveals a packed dining area just moments before the situation escalates. Several individuals become embroiled in a heated exchange, prompting startled customers to retreat and steer clear of the fray. Shortly thereafter, one man is seen being knocked to the ground by a forceful punch.

The specifics of the incident remain shrouded in mystery. The exact location of this fast food establishment has yet to be independently verified, and it remains unclear what triggered the fight or if any injuries or arrests resulted from the melee.

The dramatic footage quickly spread across social media, where viewers were less focused on the burgers and more concerned about the brawl unfolding in a family restaurant.

“You guys are about three seconds away from losing that In-N-Out,” one person commented.

Another user questioned why bystanders didn’t immediately leave the area, writing, “Kids are strapped now, how people don’t have more of a sense of urgency to take cover or leave is insane!”

Others lamented what they see as a growing problem with public confrontations.

“I’m so sick that I can’t take my family to public places now because of this crap! WTF,” another commenter wrote.

While viral restaurant fights are nothing new, this one stood out because it happened as customers were already packed inside trying to avoid severe weather. For many, the only thing they expected to witness was a long line for burgers, not a knockout punch.

1997 Michigan Mystery Solved: Baby Found in Campground Toilet Identified through Genetic Genealogy

In the peaceful embrace of Hudson Township, Michigan, an unsettling memory from the past echoes today. Roughly 30 years prior to a grim discovery of an infant in a portable toilet at a music festival in the state, a cleaning team encountered a similarly chilling scene at a campground set against the backdrop of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

“A sanitation crew was servicing the porta-potty when the infant surfaced,” recounted Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick, who leads a genetic genealogy organization. Her team’s efforts eventually led to identifying the mother of the infant, whose body was found in June of 1997.

This infant became forever known as Baby Girl Garnet, her name derived from the serene location where she was discovered. Garnet Lake Campground, enveloped by nature’s solitude, resides within Mackinac County, about 40 miles from the iconic Mackinac Bridge.

Not far from the campground’s boundaries lies Maplewood Cemetery in Hudson Township, where Nexstar’s WOOD caught sight of a small tombstone. This poignant marker, surrounded by angel statuettes, vibrant flowers, and a cheerful rainbow pinwheel, commemorates the short life of this nameless child.

Inscribed succinctly upon the stone is her name: Baby Girl Garnet, 1997.

A grave marker for "Baby Garnet," who was found dead in a toilet at Garnet Lake Campground in 1997. (July 14, 2026)

A grave marker for “Baby Garnet,” who was found dead in a toilet at Garnet Lake Campground in 1997. (WOOD)

It’s not clear where the baby discovered June 28, 2026, in a portable toilet at the Electric Forest Music Festival will be laid to rest.

WOOD contacted the Oceana County Medical Examiner’s office regarding burial plans but did not receive an immediate response.   

The two unrelated discoveries were separated by nearly thirty years and 300 miles, but the mysteries may be solved through the same groundbreaking process.

If the FBI’s $15,000 reward does not elicit the tip state police need in the Electric Forest case, it’s likely investigators will turn to forensic investigative genetic genealogy at some point.

The rapidly developing tool has identified cold case killers across the country, including California’s Golden State Killer.

Forensic genetic genealogists compare DNA from unidentified remains or crime scenes against samples uploaded to the internet by people tracing their family trees.

“FIGG is a game changer,” said Fitzpatrick, founder and president of Identifinders International LLC. “High resolution human identification.” 

Fitzpatrick noted that direct-to-consumer DNA testing companies require that you check a box allowing police to access your potential matches for criminal justice purposes.

“It’s not law enforcement sucking everybody’s DNA from them for malevolent reasons,” explained Fitzpatrick. “It’s public safety, and nobody gets your DNA itself. They just see your lists of matches. It’s for the common good because you could be one of the victims. Your relatives (could be one of the victims). Think about the good this could do.”

Fitzpatrick said detectives contacted her about the Baby Garnet case in 2020, and it took her firm about a year and a half to find the mother.

Nancy Gerwatowski, who was 60 at the time she was bound over for trial in 2024, had been living in the state of Wyoming. But in 1997, she resided in Newberry, Michigan, approximately 25 miles from the Garnet Lake Campground.

A file booking photo of Nancy Gerwatowski.

A file booking photo of Nancy Gerwatowski.

“The State alleges Gerwatowski delivered the newborn alone at her Newberry home, during which Baby Garnet died due to asphyxiation,” wrote Danny Wimmer, press secretary for Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, in a news release dated May 14, 2024. “(This) death could have been prevented by medical intervention Gerwatowski did not seek. She then, allegedly, concealed the deceased newborn in an outhouse at the campground in Hudson, more than 20 miles out of town.”

A toilet at Garnet Lake Campground in the Upper Peninsula. (July 14, 2026)

A toilet at Garnet Lake Campground in the Upper Peninsula. (WOOD)

The AG reported that Gerwatwoski was released on bond with a GPS tether.

Two years later, the case is still pending; Gerwatowski lost an appeal to toss her alleged confession earlier this year, and records show her defense attorney is trying to exit the case. No trial date has been set.  

Fitzpatrick is confident FGG could also identify the woman who gave birth to the baby found in a portable toilet on the final day of Electric Forest, a music festival held annually in Rothbury, about an hour northwest of Grand Rapids.

“I think it’s going to be very similar to Baby Garnet,” remarked Fitzpatrick, referring to the Electric Forest investigation.

What she cannot predict is when state police will seek FIGG and how long the identification will take once the process begins.

“We’ve had cases we’ve solved in five minutes,” said Fitzpatrick. “We’ve had cases we’ve solved over several years. The closer the relatives the better, and the further away, it’s still possible, but it’ll take a little bit of time. … I’ve solved cases based on relatives that were eighth and tenth cousins.”

Anyone with relevant information about the baby found at Electric Forest is asked to submit tips through MichTip or by calling 1-855-MICHTIP. Tips can be submitted anonymously to the FBI via its website.