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Amy Adams’ Daughter, 16, Dubbed Scarlett Johansson’s Twin

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Although Amy Adams’ daughter is often described as her “mini-me,” she is now being linked to another Hollywood star.

Aviana Olea Le Gallo created a buzz this summer when she appeared with her mom at the Cape Fear premiere. Observers couldn’t help but notice her uncanny resemblance to Scarlett Johansson.

“Still trying to process why Amy Adams’ daughter looks so much like Scarlett Johansson,” tweeted the first person to spot the likeness.

Many others on social media echoed this observation.

“The resemblance is actually WILD,” commented one fan, noting the “twin energy” Aviana shares with Johansson.

‘Multiverse is leaking for sure,’ another said. ‘That’s literally a mini Scarlett Johansson with Amy Adams’ hair.’

Amy Adams' daughter Aviana Olea Le Gallo has been compared to Scarlett Johansson after fans noticed the resemblance following a recent red carpet appearance

Amy Adams’ daughter Aviana Olea Le Gallo has been compared to Scarlett Johansson after fans noticed the resemblance following a recent red carpet appearance

'Still trying to process why Amy Adams' daughter looks so much like Scarlett Johansson,' one X user tweeted

Johansson pictured in 2025

‘Still trying to process why Amy Adams’ daughter looks so much like Scarlett Johansson,’ one X user tweeted 

One was initially fooled into believing she was Johansson: ‘I did think she was Scarlett,’ they wrote.

Aviana is Adams’s and only child with husband Darren Le Gallo and the couple have made an effort to shield her from the public eye for most of her childhood. 

The youngster is now considering pursuing a career in Hollywood much like her mother. 

‘I think we’ll see what she’s up for,’ Adams recently told People.

‘I know she’s interested in production as a whole, so we’ll see what avenue she decides to focus on.’

Over the last few months, Aviana has begun joining her mother at high-profile events, with her first appearance being in March at Lacoste’s show during Paris Fashion Week.

Aviana is the only child of Adams and her husband Darren Le Gallo

Aviana is the only child of Adams and her husband Darren Le Gallo

During the press tour for her film Nightb**ch in 2024, Adams shared with PEOPLE how much she loves having her daughter accompany her as well as how ‘sweet’ she is.

‘It was really great to share that with her. I just love her!’ she said of Aviana attending the film’s Toronto Film Festival premiere.

‘I get really nervous about public speaking, and she’s never been around me [in those moments]. She was like, ‘Mom, you do this all the time. You got this!’ She was supporting me, it was so sweet.’

Adams also shared that Aviana previously discouraged her from ‘wearing make-up’ on the red carpet.

‘She’s like, ‘I just want you to look like Mom, not like Amy Adams.’ And I was like, ‘You got it,”’ she recalled.

‘So there were years where I didn’t wear make-up wherever we went. I mean, I sneaked some mascara.

'The resemblance is actually WILD,' one person said. 'Like, Scarlett Johansson¿s twin energy!'

Scarlett pictured in 2025

‘The resemblance is actually WILD,’ one person said. ‘Like, Scarlett Johansson’s twin energy!’

The teenager is now considering pursuing a career in Hollywood much like her mother

The teenager is now considering pursuing a career in Hollywood much like her mother

‘But yeah, I wouldn’t wear make-up because she wanted me to be just mom.’

She lamented that she was ‘the last person to get ready’ and ‘the least manicured at my household’, adding: ‘I think it’s been that way since she was born.’

Now, Adams shared at the time that Aviana is discouraging her from slacking off in the beauty and style department.

‘Per my daughter’s request, I’m working on an upgrade,’ she said.

‘She’s like, ‘You can’t wear workout clothes if you’re not working out, Mom. You can’t just do the leisure part of athleisure.”

Adams and her husband met in an acting class in 2001, and began dating a year later when they collaborated on the short film, Pennies.

Le Gallo proposed to the actress in 2008 and she gave birth to Aviana just two years later in 2010.

Adams and Le Gallo wed in 2015 on a ranch just outside of Santa Barbara, California. {Pictured together in February 2025

Adams and Le Gallo wed in 2015 on a ranch just outside of Santa Barbara, California. {Pictured together in February 2025

The couple had an extended engagement and said they were in no rush to get married, before exchanging vows in 2015 on a ranch just outside of Santa Barbara, California.

Adams told Allure in 2016 that the couple decided to finally get married because Aviana ‘wanted a family wedding.’

‘We always had the commitment, but now he’s stuck with me and I can really act out. I’m kidding,’ she told The Times following their nuptials.

‘The truth is, I feel a stronger sense of family, a bigger sense of permanence, which is a nice thing for me.’

She has also gushed about her husband and the love he has for their daughter, telling Marie Claire back in 2018: ‘It’s sexy to see him raising a girl and teaching her how a man should treat her in a lovely way.’

Shake Shack’s Kiosk Tip Pricing Confusion: Technical Glitch Sparks Viral TikTok Outcry

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A TikTok video has stirred controversy after a man shared footage of himself and his wife using a self-checkout kiosk at Shake Shack to purchase milkshakes. The couple claimed the price of their shakes went up after choosing not to leave a tip.

In response to these allegations, Shake Shack, a prominent fast-food chain located in Utah, USA, has refuted the viral claims suggesting that their self-checkout kiosks penalize customers who opt not to tip.

The TikTok video showcases the couple at a Shake Shack, where they specifically use the self-service kiosk to order three milkshakes. This video quickly gained traction, raising questions about the tipping system.

As the video unfolds, the man explains to the audience, “My wife says that if you don’t tip at Shake Shack, they make it more expensive per item, so we’re about to find out.” This statement set the stage for the demonstration that followed.

The video then continues with the couple ordering milkshakes — in strawberry, vanilla, and cookies and cream flavors — priced at $5.99 each, or $6.48 if they added whipped cream. When they opted for “no tip” upon checkout, an unexpected error message appeared on the screen.

“Uh oh! There has been a pricing update on one or more of your cart items. Please review these changes in your cart,” it read.

The duo reviewed their order and saw the price of each milkshake went up by 50 cents.

Shake Shack responded to the video, which has more than 424,000 likes and the comments turned off, saying a technical issue with a licensee kiosk operator caused the issue.

“It is not Shake Shack policy, nor that of our licensees, to increase the price of menu items when no tip is added,” a spokesperson for the company told Fox News.

The company said the issue has been fixed.

The video was taken at a Shake Shack location in the Salt Lake City International Airport, according to Yahoo News.

White Sox Fans Embrace Papal-Themed Night with ‘Pope Hats’ at Rate Field

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CHICAGO (WLS) — It was a day of delightful distinction for White Sox fans as they left Guaranteed Rate Field with a one-of-a-kind souvenir—a White Sox-branded papal mitre. This unique giveaway coincided with a spirited gathering during the White Sox-Reds showdown, bringing a touch of the sacred to the ballpark.

Dubbed as an unprecedented promotion, the initiative sparked excitement among supporters who proudly donned the papal headgear, a nod to the deep-rooted affinity one of the team’s legendary admirers shares with the crowd.

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“You look out. Everyone’s got the hat. That’s, like that’s family,” commented Annie McClung, a dedicated Sox enthusiast, as she surveyed the sea of mitre-wearing fans.

David Schulz articulated how the day’s cherished experience transcended the sporting arena, entering the city’s cultural narrative.

“It’s special. I mean, it’s special for the whole city of Chicago,” Schulz expressed, underlining the event’s far-reaching significance well beyond the confines of baseball.

Fans entering the stadium received the commemorative hats, with some wondering whether the pope might be following the game from abroad.

“Hopefully maybe he’ll watch the game tonight. Six hours ahead, right?” Stan Rakauskas said.

The celebration extended beyond the giveaway. The band Chitown Popes performed during the pregame festivities, while Sister Mary Jo Sobieck delivered the ceremonial first pitch. The throw veered off target, drawing a lively reaction from the crowd.

Students from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy also participated in the event. The group, which famously staged a mock papal conclave, joined White Sox players on the field before the game.

Pope Leo XIV is a Chicago native and longtime White Sox fan.

Pope Leo XIV is a Chicago native and longtime White Sox fan.

For many attendees, the holy head coverings remained the centerpiece of the night’s festivities. Fans wearing the hats exchanged “peace be with you” handshakes and highlighted the significance the pontiff holds for many in White Sox nation.

“Not only is he the first American pope. He’s our pope,” Vince Hale said.

Sue Rakauskas said the pope’s influence extends beyond baseball.

“He brings so much to hope to the south side and to Chicago,” Rakauskas said.

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Rising Death Toll in Colombian Earthquake Spurs Community-Led Recovery Efforts

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Throughout the night in western Colombia, a determined coalition of rescuers, military personnel, and volunteers tirelessly sifted through the wreckage of collapsed apartments and office buildings. Their mission: to save lives following Colombia’s most powerful earthquake in a century, which claimed at least 241 lives and displaced countless others.

In the cities of Pereira and Cali, residents sought refuge in parks, uneasy as aftershocks continued to shake already ravaged neighborhoods, where entire blocks now lay in ruins.

With cranes, sniffer dogs, and heavy machinery, emergency teams combed through the debris. Meanwhile, volunteers linked arms to form human chains, painstakingly clearing away rubble by hand to reach those still trapped beneath the wreckage.

According to municipal authorities, the quake, measuring 7.4 in magnitude, left more than 1,670 people injured.

The disaster stretched the country’s health system to its limits, marking one of Colombia’s most extensive disaster response efforts in recent memory.

“The house came down on top of us. I wasn’t able to get out,” said Beatriz Arcos, who was trapped with her husband and mother beneath their collapsed condominium.

“It took about an hour to get us out.”

Arcos said she was hospitalised after a concrete block fell on her back. Her husband and mother were also injured.

In Cali, residents armed with picks, shovels and their bare hands joined firefighters in digging through collapsed buildings.

Rescuers stopped every few minutes to call into the rubble and listen for any response.

“One of the rescuers asked anyone trapped to whistle, and someone whistled back,” volunteer Andres Felipe Mejia said.

Rescuers later pulled a man and a baby from a flattened building, though the man’s wife remained trapped, he said.

In Pereira, army units and sniffer dogs combed through twisted concrete and exposed steel.

At one site, a rescue squad leader abruptly raised his fist, stopping workers so they could listen for signs of life.

Volunteers formed human chains, passing bricks and chunks of masonry hand-to-hand to clear paths into collapsed structures.

‘So much effort’

For many families, the desperate search was becoming a vigil.

“My aunt lived there. She’s under the rubble,” said Jorge Gonzalez, standing beside a collapsed building in Pereira.

“I arrived yesterday and I haven’t left, and until they find her body I don’t intend to leave here.”

While some families waited for news of missing relatives, others were grappling with the loss of homes, possessions and livelihoods.

“We lost everything,” said Stella Galvis, fighting back tears after escaping the collapse of her home.

“We survived by a miracle, since I managed to get my little boy out and my partner managed to get out too.”

From the air, neighbourhoods in Cali appeared flattened, with piles of grey rubble replacing entire blocks of homes and apartment buildings.

Nearby, cars lay crushed beneath fallen walls and concrete slabs.

On one mound of debris, a young couple climbed over broken masonry searching for belongings.

They recovered a box from inside a child’s bright red bedside table.

Rescue workers wearing dark uniforms and light-coloured helmets stand on top of a pile of rubble next to the trunk of a tree. The two at the top are carrying a red stretcher.

Many survivors spent the night outdoors, either because their homes were damaged or because they feared aftershocks.

One park in Pereira was transformed into a makeshift shelter with tents and mattresses.

“We lost everything, but we’re alive,” said 23-year-old John Tabasco, who was camped there with his wife and seven-month-old son.

“We’ve never had to do this before, to depend on someone else to help us. It’s amazing how life can change.”

Others struggled to come to terms with losing homes built over decades.

“You buy a little house with so much effort, spending 40, 50 years struggling to get yourself that house, you finally get it and in just a few days it all goes down the drain,” said 79-year-old Jaime Alzate.

In Cali, part of the Hospital Universitario del Valle collapsed during the quake, forcing doctors to move patients into a parking lot and treat some in the open air.

Three floors housing paediatric, internal medicine and neonatal services ultimately gave way, reducing the hospital’s capacity from 590 to 350 patients.

Yet amid the destruction, many Colombians mobilised to help.

Thousands brought water, food and supplies to affected neighbourhoods, while long lines formed outside blood donation centres.

Three Red Cross workers wearing blue jumpsuits gather food and water supplies for earthquake survivors in a tent.

“It’s about wanting to help your community, your city and your country,” said blood donor Ferney Cabrera.

President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency and promised rent subsidies for affected families on Tuesday during a visit to Pereira.

The United States announced $15.5 million ($22 million) in emergency aid, while messages of support and offers of assistance arrived from around the world.

As aftershocks continued to rattle damaged cities, rescue crews pressed on through the ruins, hoping more voices, taps or whistles might still emerge.


Open Heaven 12 August 2026 – Input Determines Output (2)

Open Heaven 12 August 2026 Wednesday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Input Determines Output (2)

Open Heaven 12 August 2026 TOPIC – Input Determines Output (2)

MEMORISE: But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more. – Luke 12:48 (KJV)

READ: Matthew 25:14-30 (KJV)

14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.

15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.

16 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.

17 And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.

18 But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.

19 After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.

20 And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.

21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

22 He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.

23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

24 Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:

25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.

26 His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:

27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.

28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.

29 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.

30 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Jeremiah 28-30

Open Heaven 12 August 2026 MESSAGE

Referencing the example I gave in the first paragraph of yesterday’s teaching, if God gives you an assignment, He will provide you with the resources you need to execute it. Some of those resources will be around you, and others will be within you. As we see in today’s memory verse, to whom much is given, much is expected, so the more resources God gives you, the more results He expects from you.

People who feel that God has not given them enough resources must be careful that they do not become like the servant who despised the talent his master gave him, as we read in today’s Bible reading. Some people feel that the resources they have are insufficient and try to wait for God to give them something better or more before they can start being faithful with the little they have. Beloved, this is a wrong mindset. A person who cannot be faithful with what he or she has received should not expect to receive more. God only gives more to those who have proven themselves faithful in little things.

I hail from a village that was not on the map. My father was so poor that people who were also poor called him poor. Even though my parents were poor and I did not have many resources growing up, God gave me one talent, and that is my brain. I used the talent God gave me very effectively by studying diligently, and gradually, I acquired many more resources with it. The Lord gave me salvation in 1973, and from that point onward, I became a very useful vessel in His hands. When I reflect on the great things God has enabled me to achieve despite the limited resources I started out with, I always praise the Lord for His faithfulness. Indeed, when a fellow is faithful with little, more will be committed to him or her.

Child of God, look around and within you, and you will see all the great gifts that God has given to you. Don’t fail Him; please, use those gifts to win more souls to the Kingdom of God. Use them to gain so much influence that when you speak, people will be willing to listen and serve the same God that you serve. I pray that the Almighty God will use you to accomplish mighty things in His Kingdom as you serve Him faithfully with the gifts He has given you, in Jesus’ name.

Open Heaven 12 August 2026 REFLECTION

Are you serving God faithfully with the gifts He has given you?

Open Heaven 12 August 2026 HYMN 12 – Onward, Christian Soldiers!

1 Onward, Christian soldiers,
marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before!
Christ, the royal Master,
leads against the foe;
Forward into battle, see his banner go!

Refrain:
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to
war, With the cross of Jesus going on before!

2 At the name of Jesus
Satan’s host doth flee;
On, then, Christian soldiers,
on to victory!
Hell’s foundations quiver
at the shout of praise;
Brothers, lift your voices,
loud your anthems raise!

3 Like a mighty army
moves the church of God;
Brothers, we are treading
where the saints have trod;
We are not divided; all one body we,
One in hope and doctrine, one in charity.

4 Crowns and thrones may perish,
Kingdoms rise and wane;
But the church Jesus
constant will remain:
Gates of hell can never
‘gainst that church prevail
We have Christ’s own promise
and that cannot fail

5 Onward, then, ye people,
join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your voices,
in the triumph song;
Glory, praise and honour,
unto Christ the King;
This through countless ages,
men and angels sing.

Open Heavens 2026 Daily Devotional guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries.

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Come and Be the Lord of my life and I am willing to obey Your command and live according to Your will by Your Grace, Thank you for accepting me into Your fold

AMEN!!! John 6:37…and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.

Regain Arm Strength Fast: 5 Exercises for Over-60s

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Building strong, toned arms lies in the art of resistance training.

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For many fitness enthusiasts, sculpting toned arms sits high on the list of workout goals. Beyond just enhancing your appearance, developing arm muscles plays a pivotal role in maintaining overall health and longevity. Strong arms enable you to enjoy an active lifestyle; they come in handy whether you need to reach for an item on a high shelf, push a shopping cart, or haul around groceries. These daily tasks highlight the importance of arm strength in preserving independence.

Jacob Siwicki, the visionary founder and head coach of Siwicki Fitness, articulates it best. He notes that declining arm strength can lead individuals to subtly shy away from certain activities. “Many people start carrying fewer bags, reaching overhead less often, or seeking help for simple tasks they once handled with ease. By fortifying your arms and grip, you can sustain your confidence and autonomy,” asserts Siwicki. His expertise is underscored by his impressive credentials as a top-ranked Equinox trainer and former Dartmouth football player, as well as his authoritative presence on FOX 5 DC.

It’s crucial to remember that enhancing arm strength relies heavily on resistance. However, this doesn’t necessarily imply lifting the heaviest weights at your disposal.

As Siwicki points out, “You don’t need hefty barbells or lengthy gym sessions. You can make significant progress at home using just a pair of dumbbells, some water jugs, or even grocery bags.” By embracing resistance in these versatile ways, you can seamlessly build strength without setting foot in a gym.

We spoke with Siwicki to learn just how to get started. Below are five daily exercises that can help restore arm strength faster than weight training after 60.

Counter Pushups

  1. Place your hands on a counter, shoulder-width apart.
  2. Walk your legs back so you’re at a straight incline from your head to your heels.
  3. Keep your legs together and rise onto the balls of your feet. Engage your core and keep your gaze forward.
  4. Bend your elbows to lower your body until your chest lines up with your elbows.
  5. Return to straight arms.
  6. Perform 8 to 12 controlled reps.

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Single-Arm Rows

  1. Begin by placing your right knee and right hand on a workout bench, maintaining a tall chest and tight core.
  2. Hold a water jug in your left hand, extending that arm toward the floor.
  3. Pull the weight up toward your ribs, keeping your elbow close to your body.
  4. Hold at the top for a moment before slowly lowering.
  5. Perform 8 to 12 controlled reps per side.

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Water-Jug Curls

  1. Hold a water jug in each hand at your sides with a supinated grip.
  2. Bend your elbows to curl the jugs up toward your shoulders.
  3. Squeeze your biceps at the top.
  4. Use control to lower.
  5. Perform 8 to 12 controlled reps.

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Overhead Tricep Extensions

  1. Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart.
  2. Hold a water bottle with both hands.
  3. Lift the weight overhead.
  4. Keep your elbows close to your ears as you slowly lower the bottle toward the back of your head, feeling the stretch in your triceps.
  5. Use control to press the weight back overhead.
  6. Perform 8 to 12 controlled reps.

Amazon Delivery Driver Tragically Passes Away in Fruitland Park Truck Incident

FRUITLAND PARK, Fla. – Tragedy struck in Fruitland Park when an Amazon delivery driver was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead inside her delivery vehicle, as reported by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

The alarming discovery was made on Monday evening after a local resident became concerned about the Amazon truck parked for hours at the edge of his driveway.

Patrick Miranda, who resides in the vicinity, reached out to authorities via the sheriff’s office non-emergency line upon noticing the vehicle remained in operation.

“The phone was still connected, a backpack was visible, and the truck was running,” Miranda recalled. “It was unusual to see it abandoned like that.”

Surveillance footage from Miranda’s residence captured the swift arrival of deputies and Lake County Fire Rescue at the scene, with one frame revealing the Amazon truck’s side door ajar.

Miranda said a deputy initially opened the passenger-side door and appeared to react to fumes before opening the rear doors and finding the woman unconscious.

“The police officer opened the passenger side front and he had some fumes, he had to reel back from,” Miranda said. “Then he opened the back, the sliding doors, and she was lying there in the back unconscious.”

Miranda said he later saw one of the deputies step away from the truck and appear lightheaded.

“I’m not sure if there were fumes from either the vent, if there’s a package,” Miranda said. “There was a lot of speculation at the time from both the officers and the other people involved.”

Because of concerns about potentially toxic substances, Miranda said firefighters wearing gas masks responded and the area around the truck was secured.

He also said the woman was sprayed with a fire hose before paramedics began life-saving measures.

“Because they were worried about toxic chemicals, I remember they did use a fire hose to rinse her off to make sure there was nothing on her clothes or person,” Miranda said. “But immediately after that, they were using life-saving measures.”

The woman was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead, according to the sheriff’s office.

The cause of death has not been determined.

“Detectives with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Bureau are continuing to investigate this incident,” the sheriff’s office said.

Miranda said fire rescue crews remained at the scene for several hours, including conducting what appeared to be an examination and cleanup of the delivery vehicle.

The identity of the driver has not been released.

Amazon released this statement to News 6:

“We’re deeply saddened by this tragic incident, and our thoughts and prayers are with the driver’s loved ones during this difficult time. We’re cooperating fully with local authorities in their investigation.”

Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.

Tragedy Strikes Biker Bar: Man Fatally Shoots Sister and Rival in Heartbreaking Clash

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Images: (Left) Joseph Howard (Franklin County Sheriff’s Office), (Center) Taya Mollette (Facebook), (Right) Tavia Copley (O.R. Woodyard Co. Funeral & Cremation Services). Background: Double D’s Bar located in Columbus, Ohio (Google Maps).

In a dramatic and tragic escalation, an Ohio man embroiled in a bar altercation tried to shield his sister but ended up turning the incident into a nightmare.

Twenty-two-year-old Joseph Howard faced the justice system in July, where he was convicted on serious charges including murder, aggravated murder, aggravated robbery, felonious assault, and evidence tampering. The conclusion of the trial saw Howard receive a life sentence on August 6, though he could be eligible for parole after 49 years. This verdict emerged nearly three years following a deadly shooting at a Columbus bar, prompted by Howard ordering 24-year-old Tavia Copley to back away from his sister, Taya Mollette, also 24, before firing his weapon.

Tragically, the confrontation resulted in both women succumbing to gunshot injuries, while Howard managed to evade immediate capture by fleeing to Florida.

According to the court’s documentation, Howard’s penalties were severe. He received a sentence of 30 years to life for the aggravated murder of Copley, 15 years to life for Mollette’s murder, and additional terms spanning 8 to 12 years for assaulting another individual named Brumfield. His punishment also included 5 to 7.5 years for aggravated robbery, 24 months for tampering with evidence, and an additional six years specifically added for firearm specifications.

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Heather Dubrow’s Son Nick Sparks Rumors with Next Gen LA Casting Hint

Set the celebrations aside: Nick Dubrow could soon grace reality TV screens.

At 22, Nick is the son of Real Housewives of Orange County celebrity Heather Dubrow and famed Botched plastic surgeon Terry Dubrow. He recently hinted at venturing into both the family trades, suggesting a foray into reality television and a career in medicine. 

In an exclusive chat with E! News, Nick cryptically shared, “There’s something circulating right now, but who knows…” 

While remaining tight-lipped on specifics, this recent graduate of Loyola Marymount University has been rumored to join a Los Angeles-based spinoff of Bravo’s popular Next Gen NYC. This show originally spotlighted the children of network stars, including Ariana Biermann (daughter of Kim Zolciak), Riley Burruss (daughter of Kandi Burruss), and Brooks Marks (son of Meredith Marks).

Reflecting on his upbringing in the public eye, Nick remarked, “It really gives you this public speaking skill that’s really good,” adding that he’s always been confident speaking in front of groups, whether on TV or in school classrooms.

That’s why the reality star is “really grateful” for that part of his upbringing—alongside fraternal twin Max, sister Kat,19, and brother Ace,15—which has made life in the public eye “second nature at this point.”

Legendary NYPD ‘Hip-Hop Cop’ Derrick Parker Passes at 65: A Legacy of Justice in the Music Industry

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Derrick Parker, a former detective with the NYPD who gained notoriety as the “Hip-Hop Cop” during the rap explosion of the 1990s, has passed away at the age of 65.

His brother, Ralph, confirmed to News Media that Derrick passed away unexpectedly on July 24 at a hospital in Nassau County, New York. The cause of his death remains undisclosed.

A funeral service is planned for Thursday at J Foster Phillips Funeral Home located in Jamaica, New York.

In the bustling 1990s, Derrick J. Parker led the NYPD’s rap intelligence unit during a time when New York City’s hip-hop scene saw a meteoric rise. He kept tabs on famous artists and their entourages visiting the city. He often shared his insights and techniques for curbing music industry violence with law enforcement agencies in cities like Miami and Atlanta.

Derrick Parker with a full beard pictured on an NYC sidewalk wearing a dark suit and light blue shirt

Derrick Parker, shown in a 2024 photograph taken in New York, was a seasoned NYPD detective involved in a unit focused on the hip-hop community and their supporters throughout the 1990s. (Stefano Giovannini)

He also served as a homicide and cold case detective during a career that spanned more than 20 years and worked alongside the US Marshals, the ATF, the DEA and the FBI, according to his website.

“You have to watch and see who’s coming to your city. Who’s there and who’s what,” he told News Media in a 2024 interview. “We can’t track everybody, but when certain people come to the city, you should know who, especially certain people that are on your radar. That’s the way I look at it.”

Much of the job, he said, involved keeping law enforcement and nightclub management aware of who was going where in order to avoid potential confrontations between rival groups.

Music mogul Sean Combs wears all black on red carpet with Notorious B.I.G. and Lil Kim.

Sean “Diddy” Combs, the Notorious B.I.G. and Lil Kim — three of rap music’s biggest ’90s stars. (Getty Images)

He played a role in the 1999 investigation into the Club New York shooting where music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was charged but later acquitted. Pop superstar Jennifer Lopez was also briefly detained and released.

Parker said his approach to policing the hip-hop world wasn’t to come down hard on its stars.

“I was the law, so he was always friendly,” he later said of Combs. “I’m never hard on these guys. They know what they get into. They know what trouble they have.”

Parker wrote a book about his experiences, “Notorious C.O.P.: The Inside Story of the Tupac, Biggie and Jam Master Jay Investigations from the NYPD’s First ‘Hip-Hop Cop.'” The book chronicled his involvement in investigations surrounding three of hip-hop’s most notorious killings: Tupac Shakur, Christopher Wallace, who performed as the Notorious B.I.G. and Jam Master Jay, the Run-DMC DJ whose real name was Jason Mizell.

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Tupac Shakur in Poetic Justice. (Columbia/Kobal / Shutterstock)

It would be decades before Mizell’s killers went on trial. Parker was on the witness stand.

After Parker retired from the NYPD in 2002, he worked in security for large events and executive protection applying the same philosophy of knowing who would be going where to avoid conflicts.

He also became a frequent media commentator on high-profile cases involving figures and venues he had encountered during his NYPD career, including Combs’ sex-trafficking trial last year and even the wedding between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden.

He had also told News Media that he hoped to write a follow-up book.

“I want to really tell a big, big story about a lot of stuff,” he said.

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Duane “Keffe D” Davis enters a courtroom in Clark County District Court for a trial readiness status check at the Regional Justice Center on June 17, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Steve Marcus-Pool/Getty Images)

Days before his death, he said he was closely following the Las Vegas murder case against Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is charged with playing a role in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder. Jury selection began Monday.

“We were supposed to go out to dinner for my birthday,” Ralph Parker told News Media. “He’s like, ‘Oh, we’re gonna go out and eat. Your birthday’s coming, don’t worry about it.’ Well, I won’t be able to go eat with him.”