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Prepare for a Summer Sunday: Find Out When Storms Will Arrive!


ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida is set to experience a swift change in weather over the coming days, featuring storms, a short-lived cool period, and a quick return to summer-like temperatures.

On Sunday, expect warm conditions as afternoon storms are predicted to develop later in the day. A weak cold front moving in from the north will interact with sea breezes, leading to scattered thunderstorms, particularly around sunset. The highest likelihood of storms will occur between the I-4 and I-95 corridors.

Some of these storms may become severe, bringing frequent lightning, brief heavy downpours, and wind gusts ranging from 45 to 55 mph. Before the storms hit, temperatures are anticipated to reach the upper 80s.

MONDAY

By Monday morning, a shift in winds to the northeast will occur as the cold front passes through. Although the front will not bring significant rain, a few brief showers may pop up. Temperatures will cool slightly, with highs ranging from the low to mid-80s.

The cooldown does not last long. By midweek, high pressure builds back in, bringing dry conditions and a noticeable jump in temperatures. Inland areas have a strong chance of reaching the low 90s by Wednesday, with that heat continuing into late week.

WEEK OUTLOOK

Looking ahead, another front could linger, bringing a few spotty showers. For now, the big story will be the heat as temperatures are expected to climb into the lower 90s.

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Uncovering the Truth: How ‘Love Detectives’ Helped Sergio Unmask Infidelity

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Content Advisory: This article discusses gender-based violence.

Catch the latest episode of Dateline, titled “Peru’s Love Cheats,” airing on Tuesday, April 28, at 9:30 PM AEST on SBS and SBS On Demand.

In the bustling heart of Lima, Peru’s capital, Sergio (a pseudonym to protect his identity) finds himself staring at a cheque for US$20,000, a sum that will officially mark the end of his marriage. The path to this moment was unexpected, and a private detective agency played a pivotal role in reaching this resolution.

The year was 2024, and after sharing 14 years with his wife and raising two young children together, Sergio returned from work one day to discover his personal belongings strewn across the street.

“You always believe that your marriage will last forever,” the 37-year-old confided to Dateline, reflecting on the shocking turn of events that led to his impending divorce.

“I think that’s why you get married, not only in my country, but in many countries in Latin America. It’s about giving everything, and when I say everything, I mean everything.”

Sergio doesn’t want to use his real name due to the stigma associated with divorce in Peru, which he says could impact his career.

He says after talks to repair his relationship failed, he contacted divorce lawyers. Reviewing his case, they immediately suggested the unthinkable was to blame: that his wife had been unfaithful.

“I didn’t believe it. Not from her, because she’s from a small town, with many traditions and a strong Christian culture. I even met her in a religious prayer group,” Sergio said.

To get to the truth and facilitate divorce proceedings, Sergio says his lawyers recommended something unusual: that he hire private detectives to investigate. It didn’t take them long to prove his fears were true, giving him photos, videos and audio recordings that established the affair.

“The evidence was sufficient to declare it infidelity,” Sergio said.

“One of the hardest things was that I recognised the (man’s) voice and it was my best friend.”

Peru’s female love detectives

Sergio is among a growing number of Peruvians turning to private detectives to investigate their partners for suspected infidelity, as divorce rates in this deeply Catholic country steadily rise.

Australia has ‘no fault’ divorce, meaning neither party has to prove wrongdoing to end a marriage. In Peru, if infidelity is established, it can impact the division of a couple’s assets, as well as custody of children. It’s also a valid ground for filing an annulment or divorce case

Historically, adultery was considered a crime in Peru. Legislation dating back to the 1920s allowed for people to be sentenced for up to six months in prison if they were found to be unfaithful. In 1991, it was removed from the criminal code, but is still considered grounds for divorce

In a nondescript building in Lima, behind a security gate and cameras, Liz Rodriguez runs The Female Fenix (Phoenix) Squad — a private detective agency that advertises as experts in exposing cheaters in the act.

A photo of a photograph showing a group of women in matching black and red long-sleeve t-shirts standing with their hands on their hips, on either side of a man in a matching shirt riding a motorbike.
Private Detective Liz Rodriguez, (third from right) with her team of agents from the Female Fenix Squad in Lima, Peru, self-described “experts in catching cheaters in the act”. Credit: SBS Dateline

Rodriguez says nearly 90 per cent of her squad’s cases centre on infidelity.

“We have between seven and eight new cases per week and sometimes every day,” Rodriguez said.

A lawyer and registered private investigator, she works with a team of around 20 field agents, mostly women, who go undercover to conduct surveillance and monitor their client’s spouses to gather evidence of infidelity.

The team uses hidden cameras and audio recording devices, as well as disguises; anything from simple wigs and caps to occupational uniforms such as a Lima City municipal worker, mechanic, nurse or doctor.

A collection of gadgets on a glass shelf, including pens, a pipe and a magnifying glass. Below is another shelf with cameras, a mini GPS trackers, and assorted boxes.
The Fenix Squad use a range of devices in their investigations, which regularly feature an investigator going under cover in costume. Credit: SBS Dateline / Gavin Blyth

“Each team has four people, including two patrol cars, a motorcycle officer, three or four female investigators who can follow the person into places like workplaces, nightclubs, hotels or restaurants,” Rodriguez explained.

She said demand for her squad’s services — and other agencies like them — has grown considerably in recent years in line with the rate of divorce in Peru.

“Most people get married and within a year they’re already wanting a divorce, looking for reasons, and one of those reasons is infidelity or dishonourable conduct,” she said.

A husband or wife can sue for damages (psychological pain and suffering) against the offending spouse and the third party involved.

“That’s why we’re in high demand,” Rodriguez said.

“It helps the person know the truth and gives them solid evidence for a legal process.”

She described her work as “a community service”.

Rise in infidelity and divorce

A traditionally Catholic country, Peru is in a state of flux, marked by decades of political and social upheaval.

In February, the nation’s interim president Jose Jeri was ousted after just four months in the job, becoming the latest in a list of Peruvian presidents to be removed from office before completing their terms. This follows the removal of former president Dina Boluarte in October last year which triggered widespread protests.

This institutional instability extends into relationships and dating.

In 2025, the country registered 10,136 divorces, 13 per cent more than in 2024, according to the latest figures released by the Peruvian National Superintendency of Public Registries.

The government says infidelity is among the main causes.

The widespread use of mobile devices, social media and apps has also generated new forms of communication that are being leveraged by people who decide to cheat on their partners.

Stigma associated with infidelity can make it hard to get accurate statistics, but a 2023 online survey conducted by data gathering platform Statista suggests more than 70 per cent of Peruvian men and 60 per cent of Peruvian women have been unfaithful to their partner, whether online or in person.

Liz Rodriguez from the Fenix Squad also attributes the country’s high rate of infidelity to shifts in gender equality, with Peruvian women achieving greater access to education and employment in recent years.

She says around 70 per cent of infidelity cases investigated by the Female Fenix Squad are brought by male clients who are concerned about potentially cheating wives.

“Women in Peru are more independent, more empowered. So, if they see something they don’t like, they decide to divorce or commit infidelity; they also have more opportunities to do so. And they also have access to social media, right? So all of that contributes,” Rodriguez said.

The ‘peasant patrols’ policing infidelity

Despite infidelity being increasingly accepted in the capital city, it’s a different story in Peru’s northern highlands. Here, it remains a punishable offence, enforced by indigenous ‘peasant patrols’, or ‘rondas campesinas’, autonomous groups initially formed in the 1970s, legally recognised by Peru’s government.

In Cajamarca, a city of around 300,000 people, the ronda campesina regularly issue public whippings against cheaters. In late 2025, a video of one such punishment went viral.

A man holds a long, braided stick between two hands. He is showing it to a woman who is standing in the corner of the frame, her face obscured.
La vinza, the traditional whip used by ronderos, “hurts a lot”. Credit: SBS Dateline

The peasant patrol’s traditional whip, known as ‘la vinza’, is made from a bull’s penis that is dried, soaked, then braided.

“It hurts a lot. It even … breaks the skin,” said Fernando Chuquilin Ramos, the leader of Cajamarca’s patrol.

Peasant patrols are legally authorised to resolve local disputes and issue justice, often in the absence of state police.

Ramos said that if unfaithful spouses aren’t punished by the ronderos, they can face beatings from their families instead.

“To appease the spouse’s anger, they must be punished … here in the community patrol, transgressions are punished. We don’t let them slide.”

A group of men and women in matching black and red vests hold up long braided sticks.
Volunteers of a peasant patrol or ronda campesina, pictured with their whips made of dried bull’s penis, during a night patrol in Cajamarca, Peru. Credit: SBS Dateline / Gavin Blyth

Ramos says infidelity is devastating his community, often contributing to the country’s soaring rates of domestic violence and femicide.

“From our point of view, seeing the reality, it’s more serious than people think. Because it can end in death,” Ramos said.

“What happens as a result, if the woman is unfaithful? Sometimes the husband goes as far as beating her and killing her. There was a case here in Cajamarca where a man found out about the cheating. He found his wife in a nightclub, I think. He beat her to death with bricks in the street. Now he’s been sentenced.”

Since 2015, at least 1,345 women have been killed by their partners or family in Peru, with 154 cases of femicide registered in 2024 alone, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI). This is equivalent to a rate of one femicide for every 100,000 women.

Around 37 per cent of femicide cases in Peru reportedly stem from jealousy, according to a 2024 study by the INEI, followed by family violence at 17.5 per cent, and refusal to return to or continue a relationship at 12.9 per cent.

Ramos says women can also be the perpetrator of violence too.

“That happened in the province of Chota. She cut off his penis. Now the woman’s [serving] life in prison,” he said.

Exposing cheaters on TV

Back in the capital Lima, others are using less traditional means to confront infidelity, instead by bringing it to the nation’s attention.

Every night, 62-year-old journalist, presenter and entertainer, Magaly Medina, fronts the show Magaly Teve. This popular entertainment and celebrity gossip show broadcasts paparazzi-style exposes of celebrity cheaters — catching anyone from football stars to presidents.

A glamorous woman with orange hair smiles, mid-sentence. Behind her is a background of a city.
Magaly Medina uses her TV show to expose infidelity, often committed by celebrities like influencers and sports stars. Credit: SBS Dateline

Known as ‘ampays’ — or ‘gotchas’ — they’re made by her team of videographers, nicknamed magpies, who catch cheating couples red-handed, drawing millions of viewers.

“[Magaly Teve] is like an act of rebellion against the way I was brought up,” explained Medina.

She hopes to make infidelity less taboo while holding men to account.

“I was taught by my mother: ‘It doesn’t matter what your father does. He can have many women. But I am the cathedral and the others are the little parishes’. That was a very common saying among our grandmothers and mothers.”

“For me, as a modern woman, that seems humiliating for any woman, knowing that your husband has other women in his life, and doing nothing about it.”

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Why This Boxing Icon Rejected Offers from Two Major TV Shows: A Surprising Revelation

Boxing icon Amir Khan recently disclosed that he declined invitations to join two popular television programs, as approached by BBC executives.

The 38-year-old boxer, who previously competed in the 2017 edition of “I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!”, was considered for “Strictly Come Dancing” and “Celebrity MasterChef” last year. Despite the enticing opportunities, Khan ultimately opted to pass on both.

In a conversation with Betway, he shared, “I’ve been offered a spot on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, so that’s something I might consider in the future.”

He further explained, “I received an invitation for ‘Celebrity MasterChef’ recently, but the filming schedule didn’t align with my commitments this year.”

Amir Khan added that he remains open to participating in these shows down the line, provided the timing suits his schedule.

He explained: ‘There are a lot of shows but it’s hard to get the time.’ 

Amir Khan revealed he turned down two major television shows after being approached by BBC bosses (pictured last year)

Amir Khan revealed he turned down two major television shows after being approached by BBC bosses (pictured last year)

The professional boxer, 38, who participated in the 2017 series of I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! was in the running for both Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity MasterChef last year

The professional boxer, 38, who participated in the 2017 series of I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! was in the running for both Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity MasterChef last year

He also admitted that he enjoys taking part in television shows because they allow people to see the ‘real him’. 

However, Amir emphasized that he is selective and will only participate in ‘top shows’.

Despite his willingness to appear on more programs, the boxer isn’t desperate for the paycheck. 

In December, Amir, who currently resides in Dubai, shared that he had bought yet another luxurious property, posting on Instagram: ‘God is great – another property added to my portfolio. Suffer, invest, profit.’

He added: ‘All my investments are cash paid. Never been in debt.’ 

Last year, Amir also splashed out over £130,000 on a new G-Wagon for his wife, Faryal Makhdoom, after being embroiled in yet another sexting scandal. 

MailOnline revealed last year that Amir and Faryal had reportedly separated and were living apart after he was caught sexting another woman. 

Their marriage, which has spanned a decade and produced three children, appeared to be on the rocks after Amir approached bridal model Sumaira online and asked her to send explicit pictures. 

Despite being open to appearing on more programs, the boxer isn¿t desperate for the paycheck. He previously splashed out over £130,000 on a new G-Wagon for his wife, Faryal Makhdoom, after another sexting scandal (pictured 2017)

Despite being open to appearing on more programs, the boxer isn’t desperate for the paycheck. He previously splashed out over £130,000 on a new G-Wagon for his wife, Faryal Makhdoom, after another sexting scandal (pictured 2017)

At the time, it was reported that Amir and Faryal were splitting their time between their homes in Dubai and Britain while Faryal decided whether to end their marriage. 

A source close to the Khan family told MailOnline at the time: ‘Faryal is taking time to think about whether or not to walk away.’ 

They added: ‘She’s going through a very difficult time and choosing to focus on her children while she and Amir continue to co-parent.’

MailOnline contacted Amir’s representatives at the time for comment. 

Retired FBI Agent Reveals Scientists’ Research Under Threat from Hostile Forces Amid Mysterious Disappearances

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In recent weeks, approximately a dozen cases involving missing or deceased American nuclear scientists have emerged, prompting a retired senior FBI official to suggest that some of these incidents may follow a suspicious pattern.

“The nature of these disappearances is inherently suspicious,” stated Chris Swecker, who previously served as the FBI’s assistant director. “Given the sensitive nature of their work, it’s conceivable they could be targets of hostile foreign intelligence agencies, such as those from Russia, China, Iran, or even Pakistan.”

However, Swecker notes that the six deaths that have garnered significant attention do not appear to share commonalities, and he does not believe they are interconnected.

Chris Swecker testifying before a House Armed Services Subcommittee on Capitol Hill

Chris Swecker testified before a House Armed Services Subcommittee on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on December 9, 2020. (Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

While Swecker isn’t convinced that there’s a conspiracy afoot even among the missing scientists, he agrees that authorities should be looking for links in the disappearances, given the high-value, sensitive technology that they all worked with or near.

The disappearance of retired Air Force Maj. Gen. William Neil McCasland earlier this year set off the cascade of theories about the missing and dead scientists. He was the former commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory, and had connections to the Los Alamos National Laboratory, where top-secret nuclear research is conducted.

Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Neil McCasland shown in green shirt and military uniform in split image

A split image shows retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Neil McCasland in the green shirt he was last seen wearing and in his military uniform. (Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, Neil McCasland/Facebook, Kirtland Air Force Base)

He vanished in New Mexico after leaving his home with only a pair of boots and a handgun. He left his phone, keys and glasses behind.

“I’m just saying that … the FBI would have interest in anything that happened to them because of what they were working on,” he said. “And, in fact, [with] McCasland, the FBI showed up uninvited that very afternoon.

Anthony Chavez, 79, worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory until he retired in 2017. He reportedly disappeared on May 8, 2025. He was last seen leaving his house in Los Alamos on foot, with his car locked in his driveway. He did not bring his phone, wallet or keys on his walk.

Melissa Casias, 53, also worked at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. She went missing on June 26, 2025.

Steven Garcia, 48, went missing from Albuquerque on Aug. 28, 2025. He worked at the Kansas City National Security Campus, located in Albuquerque, which develops most of the nonnuclear components that go into building nuclear weapons. He reportedly left on foot carrying only a handgun.

Steven Garcia walking away from his Albuquerque home carrying a handgun

Steven Garcia, 48, who worked at the Kansas City National Security Campus, was reported missing after leaving his Albuquerque home on foot carrying only a handgun on Aug. 28, 2025. (New Mexico Department of Public Safety)

He reportedly had a top secret security clearance.

“So Garcia, Chavez and Casias, in my opinion, ought to be lumped in and that should be the focus, and any others that went missing, because that would fit more of a pattern than just killing somebody because of what they know,” said Swcker.

“Exact same pattern,” he continued. “They disappeared with all their personal belongings [left] behind. Some of them took their handguns with them, which means they’re either in fear or they’re going to go use it on themselves.”

Swecker also had a warning for scientists working in top-secret fields.

Anthony Chavez standing outdoors wearing a blue jacket

Anthony Chavez, 79, was reported missing after he was last seen leaving his home on foot in Los Alamos, N.M., on May 8, 2025. Chavez, a retired Los Alamos National Laboratory employee, left behind his car, phone, wallet and keys. His whereabouts remain unknown. (New Mexico Department of Public Safety)

“What people really need to be aware of — anybody involved in technology and anything that China or Russia or our competitors want to get their hands — ought to understand that there is a daily collection effort by China, Russia, Iran, to some extent, North Korea, but mainly China and Russia to steal technology because they’re not good at [research and development],” he said. “And their whole programs depend on stealing the technology and reverse engineering it.”

“So, scientists, people involved in the defense contracting companies, research and development at universities, you know, all types of technologies in the U.S., even if it’s not military use, ought to be aware that this type of stuff goes on day in and day out.”

Last week, the White House directed the FBI to coordinate an investigation into the cases. The investigation is ongoing.

Breaking: Chaos at White House as Erika Kirk Flees Amid Gunfire Incident

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In a harrowing scene at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Erika Kirk tearfully exclaimed, “I just want to go home,” as she was swiftly escorted to safety following a shooting incident.

The widow of Charlie Kirk was among the initial group to be evacuated from the Washington Hilton on Saturday night. This occurred shortly after President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were safely removed from the premises.

Erika Kirk, head of Turning Point USA, was visibly distraught, surrounded by what appeared to be two Secret Service agents as she was led away.

Derek Myers, a sponsor for Turning Point Action, took to social media platform X to reassure the public, stating, “Erika is okay but very upset. She was crying.”

This incident comes just seven months after the tragic assassination of her husband, Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot at Utah Valley University.

The events bear haunting echoes of the fateful day in September last year, although no fatalities were reported out of DC. 

But President Trump confirmed that a Secret Service agent wearing a protective vest was shot.

Cole Tomas Allen, 31, an educator from the Los Angeles area, has now been identified as the suspect in Saturday’s shooting and faces firearms and assault charges. 

Erika Kirk sobbed as she was evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

Erika Kirk sobbed as she was evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

The widow was heard wailing 'I just want to go home' as she was escorted out

The widow was heard wailing ‘I just want to go home’ as she was escorted out

Trump is escorted out as a shooter opens fire during the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington

Trump is escorted out as a shooter opens fire during the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington

Kirk was among the first to be evacuated, not long after President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump

Kirk was among the first to be evacuated, not long after President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump 

 Cole Tomas Allen, 31, an educator from the Los Angeles area, was identified as the alleged shooter

Police revealed the suspect had a number of weapons on him, including a shotgun, handgun and multiple knives. 

It is believed Cole may have been a guest at the Hilton hotel where the event was taking place. 

Trump shared an image shortly afterwards, showing the suspect shirtless and lying face down on the ground, describing him as a ‘sick person – a very sick person’ during a press conference.

‘He’s a lone wolf, a whack job. These are crazy people. Sick, sick people,’ he said at a White House briefing shortly after.

Dramatic video shows the suspect sprinting past a security checkpoint and attempting to reach the doors to the ballroom. 

Wolf Blitzer, who was inside the venue and just feet away from the shooter, told CNN the suspect was armed with a ‘major weapon’ and fired around six shots.

‘Apparently they got the gunman, he had a major weapon there, it was so worrisome. The noise was so loud. I was a few feet away from the gunman who was shooting randomly, half a dozen shots they were so loud,’ Blitzer said.

Guests take cover behind a table after Trump and the First Lady were evacuated

Guests take cover behind a table after Trump and the First Lady were evacuated

Secret Service agent points his weapon in the Washington Hilton ballroom

Secret Service agent points his weapon in the Washington Hilton ballroom

President Trump confirmed that the suspect had been apprehended by Secret Service

President Trump confirmed that the suspect had been apprehended by Secret Service

Video showed the suspect as a blur making a run for it as he breached a security checkpoint and tried to reach the doors to the ballroom

Video showed the suspect as a blur making a run for it as he breached a security checkpoint and tried to reach the doors to the ballroom 

Security officials evacuate US Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr and his wife, Cheryl Hines, as a shooter opens fire

Security officials evacuate US Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr and his wife, Cheryl Hines, as a shooter opens fire

DC’s biggest night of the year was thrown into chaos after gunfire erupted in the Washington Hilton lobby at about 8.15pm, where Trump was attending for the first time since 2015 and was set to be honored and speak. 

Asked whether he believed he was the target, the President said: ‘I guess.’

As guests ducked under tables by the hundreds, Secret Service agents and other authorities swarmed the banquet hall, with one person heard shouting, ‘Out of the way, sir.’

Cabinet members were lifted in the air over a barricade and dragged to safety. 

In a statement to the Daily Mail, a White House spokesperson said: ‘The US Secret Service, in coordination with the Metropolitan Police Department, is investigating a shooting incident near the main magnetometer screening area at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.’

‘One individual is in custody. The condition of those involved is not yet known, and law enforcement is actively assessing the situation,’ the statement added.

The President took to social media to share an update immediately after he was made safe. 

‘Quite an evening in DC Secret Service and Law Enforcement did a fantastic job. They acted quickly and bravely,’ the President wrote on Truth Social.

FBI Director Kash Patel was in attendance as the Daily Mail's guest and sprang into action

FBI Director Kash Patel was in attendance as the Daily Mail’s guest and sprang into action

‘The shooter has been apprehended, and I have recommended that we “LET THE SHOW GO ON” but, will entirely be guided by Law Enforcement. They will make a decision shortly,’ he added.

‘Regardless of that decision, the evening will be much different than planned, and we’ll just, plain, have to do it again.’

However, the event ended up being canceled and Trump decamped to the White House where he delivered a press conference.

Shocking Assault: Man Arrested for Brutal Baseball Bat Attack on Ex-Wife in Her Sleep

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Inset: Frederick Harroff (Columbiana Prosecutor”s Office). Background: The area near where Harroff tried to kill his ex-wife with a baseball bat in Columbiana, Ohio (Google Maps).

An Ohio man is facing several decades in prison for a violent assault on his former wife, which initially involved a baseball bat last summer.

In late March, Frederick L. Harroff, aged 66, admitted guilt to charges including attempted murder, aggravated arson, felonious assault, kidnapping, and strangulation stemming from the severe attack in June 2025.

On Friday, Judge Scott Washam of the Columbiana County Common Pleas Court sentenced Harroff to at least 39 years in prison, with the possibility of extending the term to 44 and a half years if deemed necessary by prison authorities.

During the proceedings, the victim recounted how her ex-husband employed more than just a baseball bat in his attempt to end her life, as reported by The Review, a daily publication from East Liverpool, Ohio.

The woman testified that Harroff wrapped a rope around her neck, attempted to strangle her with his hands, tried to bind her, and ultimately set her house ablaze, all while threatening her with imminent death.

“An entire hour, I fought for my life,” she said.

Ultimately, the woman’s story was moving – prompting the judge to issue a sentence far in excess of what the state recommended. Prosecutors had asked for a sentence of 20 to 25 1/2 years.

“His conduct was truly vicious and horrific,” Washam said.

On June 2, 2025, just after 10 p.m., the attack began when the woman was lying in bed. Earlier, Harroff took several pills, left, came back, issued a threat, and started beating her with a wooden baseball bat.

“I have nothing to live for, you’re not going to live either,” the woman recalled the since-condemned man telling her as the violence began. “I’m going to burn this place down and we’re both going to die.”

Covered in blood and bruises, however, the woman was able to escape out the back door and make it to a neighbor’s house.

Inside, police found a crimson-soaked bed with a bloody rope strewn about. Meanwhile, the defendant fled the scene of the crime. He was arrested – covered in blood and burn marks – hiding in the woods some 100 yards away from his trailer on Columbiana-Lisbon Road.

“He is an evil, cruel, malicious monster,” the woman testified during the sentencing hearing. “He has shown no remorse.”

The defendant offered contrition during an allocution.

“I never wanted to see her hurt,” Harroff said. “I take responsibility for everything that happened that night. I don’t remember all that happened. I was not in my right mind.”

In assessing the lengthy sentence, the court took note of the defendant’s military service, decades of steady employment, mental health and suicide attempts, and prior lack of a criminal record.

“Unfortunately that changed dramatically on June 2, 2025,” Washam said.

The victim also testified that her light changed that night. Her family also testified during the sentencing hearing.

“He did not win,” the woman’s niece said, striking a positive note. “He did not break her and he did not break us.”

Pauline Hanson Leads Demonstration Advocating for Halt on Mass Immigration

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A rally in Canberra has urged the cessation of widespread immigration into Australia.

Several hundred people assembled on the parliamentary grounds, adorned with the national flag, to hear One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, who received an enthusiastic reception akin to that of a rockstar.

Hanson addressed the crowd, questioning the absence of more political figures: “Politicians, you might get a few of us down here, but then again, where are the rest of the bastards, why aren’t they here?”

Hundreds gathered on Parliament's lawn draped in the flag with One Nation leader Pauline Hanson leading the rally.
Hundreds gathered on Parliament’s lawn draped in the flag with One Nation leader Pauline Hanson leading the rally. (Nine)

In the vicinity, Opposition Leader Angus Taylor commented on ABC’s Insiders, expressing concerns that the current migration levels have exceeded even Labor’s own targets.

Taylor emphasized that while the Coalition would prioritize migrants from liberal democracies, they would remain inclusive of others.

“Many good people come from bad countries, but there is a higher risk that some bad people will come from those bad countries,” he said.

Nationals leader Matt Canavan also addressed the protest on the lawn of parliament, saying: “You don’t share our values? You’re getting deported. You’re going back overseas.”

A protest in Canberra has called for an end of mass immigration to the country.Hundreds gathered on Parliament's lawn draped in the flag with One Nation leader Pauline Hanson leading the rally.
One Nation leader Senator Pauline Hanson speaks at the ‘Australia Marches Rally To End Mass Immigration’, at the front of Parliament House in Canberra (Alex Ellinghausen)

Organisers say there will be more of these rallies across the country in the coming months.

In the meantime, it is a smaller group of Australian citizens causing headaches for the government.

Minister Chris Bowen said the government was providing “absolutely zero assistance to them”.

“That is not something this government will be doing,” he said.

The group, made up of women and children, are Australian citizens and will  likely face domestic charges upon arrival back home.

Health Minister Mark Butler told Sky News: “If they manage to get to Australian borders and have committed any sort of crime, they’ll be met with the full force of the law at those borders.”

Star-Studded 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner: A Glimpse at the Red Carpet’s Biggest Names


The 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, a prestigious annual event, took place at the Washington Hilton in the heart of Washington, DC on April 25. This year’s gathering was emceed by renowned mentalist Oz Pearlman. The event is a tribute to the First Amendment and a celebration of the crucial role journalists play in society. Anticipate spotting some of the most prominent figures from the nation’s capital at this illustrious affair.

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Headliner Oz Pearlman Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for OP

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Lisa and Mehmet Oz AFP via Getty Images

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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson Addresses Viral Sideline Exchange with Father: ‘Nothing Serious

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ATLANTA — It turned into a family moment.

In the closing quarter of the Knicks’ decisive 114-98 victory over the Hawks on Saturday night at State Farm Arena, a lively exchange unfolded on the sidelines between Knicks player Jalen Brunson and his father, assistant coach Rick Brunson, despite the game being nearly concluded.

The duo engaged in a spirited discussion, gesturing energetically before Jalen eventually moved on.


Jalen Brunson got into a brief yelling match with his dad, Rick, who is a Knicks' assistant coach, during their 114-98 Game 4 win over the Hawks on April 25, 2026 in Atlanta.
Jalen Brunson got into a brief yelling match with his dad, Rick, who is a Knicks’ assistant coach, during their 114-98 Game 4 win over the Hawks on April 25, 2026 in Atlanta. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post

When questioned about the nature of their interaction, Jalen Brunson dismissed any notion of disagreement, stating, “there’s no debate there.”

So, what exactly was the exchange about?

“That was two competitors,” he said.

Brunson struggled with his shot, as he has for most of this series.

He finished with 19 points on 7-for-18 shooting from the field and 3-for-7 shooting from 3-point range and also committed six turnovers.

He also exited and went back to the locker room during the third quarter after Dyson Daniels fell on his ankle while fighting for a loose ball.

He returned later in the quarter.

And soon after, he was barking at his father.

Exploring the Impact of Matlock’s Season 3 Time Jump Following Significant Schedule Adjustment

Matlock fans should brace themselves for more than just a shift in the show’s airtime—there’s also a leap forward in the storyline.

According to the show’s creator, Jennie Snyder Urman, the third season will kick off with a significant time lapse. In an interview with Deadline, Urman revealed, “We won’t be picking up immediately after the events of the second season finale. We’re looking at a jump of about six months to a year.”

Urman reiterated this point during a conversation with TVLine, hinting at changes for Matty (Kathy Bates) and Olympia (Skye P. Marshall), who will find themselves navigating a new workplace environment.

She elaborated, “We’re talking about a modest time leap—somewhere between six to nine months—not a massive jump like five years where everything is unrecognizable. It’s a fresh start, but not an instant continuation from last season.”

Yellowstone's Marshals Tops Tracker as CBS' Most-Watched Show

CBS’s fall 2026 schedule is undergoing a notable transformation following some unexpected programming decisions. The network disclosed its upcoming lineup on Wednesday, April 15, marking some significant adjustments. Among these, the premieres of Ghosts, Matlock, and NCIS: Sydney have been rescheduled for the 2027 midseason, shaking up viewer expectations.

Before the season 2 finale, it was confirmed that Matlock is returning for a third season — but will go through a schedule change after a “complete reset” for the show.

“I asked for it with the network. We had a talk,” Urman told TV Insider. “I just feel like we had so much stuff to think about because we really landed the plane on this, and we really thought that was important because we didn’t want to keep dragging out the same story, and the characters have to get to someplace real emotionally.”

Urman confirmed that season 2 would wrap up the Wellbrexa story line, which meant a complete “reset” for the series.

“When we took this two-hour finale and really paid a lot of things off, what came with that was I’m going to need time after that to really build the architecture so that we have it for the next seasons,” she teased. “I’m excited about it, but I am also grateful because we needed a little bit of time.”

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Urman addressed possible disappointment from viewers, adding, “Sad for audiences, but actually really good for me and the writers because I want us to plot this new mystery and make sure it’s airtight.”

She continued: “We had a lot of pieces going in, so we really had to create this new piece of it. I feel lucky that the network’s giving us time to get it right because I don’t want the quality to drop.”

CBS previously announced its schedule on April 15 with viewers noticing some substantial changes. Ghosts, Matlock and NCIS: Sydney received a shakeup by having their premieres moved to 2027 for midseason. They will join the new show Einstein, which is finally premiering in 2027 as well.

Matlock’s time slot will be given to Elsbeth to allow Cupertino to premiere on the same night. NCIS: Sydney, meanwhile, is moving to midseason as NCIS: Origins — which received a shorter episode order — takes over to pair off with NCIS: New York.