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Athletes at Christie Clinic IL Race Weekend to Kick Off with Revamped Starting Sound


CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — As the countdown to the annual Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend begins, organizers have introduced a new way for participants to start the race. This year, the familiar sounds that typically signal the start—like air horns or gunshots—will be replaced by a different cue.

Traditionally, races across the state have begun with the sharp blasts of an air horn or the crack of a starter pistol. However, the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend is pioneering a change in Illinois by moving away from these conventional sounds.

Don’t Miss Vince Vaughn’s Hilarious Horror-Comedy ‘Freaky’ on Peacock Before It’s Gone!

For fans of Vince Vaughn, Hulu currently offers a double dose of the actor in the film Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice. This action-comedy features a quirky time-travel element that allows Vaughn to portray two versions of the character Nick simultaneously. Essentially, they are the same person, with one version having the added perspective gained from six months of guilt over a tragic incident involving a friend. While Vaughn isn’t typically known for his ability to transform dramatically into different characters, he does take on a more challenging dual role in another film, Freaky, a horror-comedy that flew somewhat under the radar upon its 2020 release.

Freaky was born from an imaginative concept that combined elements of a horror slasher with a body-switching comedy, initially cheekily titled Freaky Friday the 13th. Although the name had to be altered due to copyright issues, the novel premise remained intact. The film’s cowriter and director, Christopher Landon, was no stranger to blending slashers with other genres, having previously worked on the Happy Death Day series. Here, Vaughn isn’t the only one navigating dual roles; Kathryn Newton also takes on a challenging part, showcasing her prowess as a scream queen. While Vaughn is busy with other projects and occasionally stirs the pot with his opinions on talk shows, he truly shines in Freaky, a film where everyone puts in more than the bare minimum.

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Why Consider Watching Freaky Tonight?

If the catchy concept of Freaky Friday the 13th doesn’t pique your interest, it might be worth questioning if you’re in the mood for any movie at all. However, it’s understandable that slasher films aren’t everyone’s preference, even those with a humorous twist. Freaky distinguishes itself with not only comedic elements but also a surprising depth of character sensitivity, brought to life by committed performances from the cast.

The film kicks off in classic slasher fashion with a serial killer known as the Butcher, played by Vaughn, targeting teenagers. But when he attempts to kill Millie, a bullied teen portrayed by Newton, using an ancient dagger, a twist of fate ensues. The two characters end up swapping bodies, leading to an entertaining scenario where Newton embodies the menacing Butcher, while Vaughn portrays the teenaged Millie. Both actors deliver standout performances in their unconventional roles, adding a unique flair to the film.

It’s not that surprising that Newton can affect a grim, dead-eyed deadpan and go about the stylish business of stalking and killing more teens. But Vaughn, faced with a premise not unlike what fellow political gadfly Rob Schneider got up to in The Hot Chick, plays Millie with both comic teen-girl inflection and a real sensitivity. He deftly plays the slapstick of a smaller teenage girl inhabiting a much taller body, but he’s just as good in scenes where Millie connects with her crush in the least enviable physical circumstances she could have imagined. It’s disarmingly sweet stuff.

To be clear, this is still an R-rated slasher movie. It’s not necessarily that scary, per se, but while Landon’s nominally slasher-centric Happy Death Day movies were solidly PG-13 affairs (honestly, a horror-forward 11-year-old shouldn’t have much trouble with either of them), this one has some gnarly gore that horror fans will enjoy and others may flinch at. But Landon loves his characters too much to make a truly nasty slasher; this is more of a peppy haunted house with some surprisingly endearing characters inside. It’s especially neat in the context of Vaughn’s career, given how many comedies he’s made where he barely seems to get up the energy to do his motormouthed shtick. He avoids that shtick here, too, but mainly out of fealty to both his endearing teen-girl protagonist and grim-looking slasher villain. Newton has more horror experience, but it’s Vaughn who can be briefly crowed a scream king based on his work here.

Freaky is from Universal Pictures, so its exile from the parent company’s streaming service Peacock probably won’t be long. But if you’re hungry for more Vaughn after Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (or just want to watch a much better movie of his), hurry up and press play on Freaky before it leaves Peacock at midnight on Tuesday, March 31.

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Jesse Hassenger (@rockmarooned) is a writer living in Brooklyn podcasting at www.sportsalcohol.com. He’s a regular contributor to The A.V. Club, Polygon, and The Guardian, among others.

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Iran Criticizes US Peace Plans as Trump Warns of Strong Action on Oil Island

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In Brief

  • Iran said it had received US peace proposals via intermediaries.
  • Trump has threatened to attack Iran’s energy and desalination plants, along with Kharg Island.

In a stark warning, President Donald Trump has declared that the United States is prepared to destroy Iran’s energy facilities and oil wells if Iran refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This announcement follows Iran’s dismissal of US peace initiatives as “unrealistic” and its recent missile attacks targeting Israel.

On the ground, the Israeli military reported intercepting two drones launched from Yemen, just days after the Iran-backed Houthis launched missiles at Israel. In a related escalation, Hezbollah, based in Lebanon, has also fired rockets into Israeli territory.

The response from Israeli forces was swift, launching missile strikes aimed at military targets within Tehran and Hezbollah-associated infrastructure in Beirut. These actions left ominous plumes of black smoke hovering over Lebanon’s capital.

Adding to the regional tensions, Türkiye’s defense ministry revealed that a ballistic missile from Iran breached Turkish airspace before being intercepted by NATO defenses stationed in the eastern Mediterranean. This marks the fourth incident of its kind since the conflict began.

US troops arrive in region

In a show of strength and preparedness, thousands of troops from the US Army’s 82nd Airborne Division have started arriving in the Middle East. According to two US officials speaking to Reuters, this move is part of a broader strategy to bolster President Trump’s military options, potentially extending to operations within Iranian borders.

Tehran remained defiant in the month-old war, which began with US-Israeli attacks on Iran on 28 February and has spread across the region, killing thousands, disrupting energy supplies and hitting the global economy.

The majority of those reported killed were in Iran and Lebanon, and many were civilians.

Iran confirmed on Monday the death of Revolutionary Guards Navy commander Alireza Tangsiri, the latest of its leaders killed including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has been replaced by his son Mojtaba Khamenei.

The Iranians have effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway which normally carries about a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies.

Iran said on Monday it had received US peace proposals via intermediaries, following talks on Sunday between the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye.

But Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the proposals were “unrealistic, illogical and excessive”.

“Our position is clear. We are under military aggression. Therefore, all our efforts and strength are focused on defending ourselves,” he told ⁠a press conference.

Soon after Baghaei’s remarks, Trump said in a social media post that the US was in talks with a “more reasonable regime” to ‌end the war in Iran, but he also issued a new warning over the Strait of Hormuz.

“Great progress has been made but, if for any reason a deal is not shortly reached, which it probably will be, and if the Hormuz Strait is not immediately ‘Open for Business,’ we will conclude our lovely ‘stay’ in Iran by blowing up and completely obliterating all of their Electric Generating Plants, Oil Wells and Kharg Island,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday.

Trump also threatened to attack the desalination plants that supply clean water in Iran. He said last week he would pause attacks on Iran’s energy plants for 10 days, which would be until 6 April.

A Pakistani security official, whose country is trying to mediate in the war, said that at this stage it appeared unlikely there would be direct ⁠US-Iran talks this week.

Baghaei also said Iran’s parliament was reviewing a possible exit from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, which ⁠recognises the right to develop, research, produce and use nuclear energy as long as nuclear weapons are not pursued.

Trump has cited preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons as one of the reasons for attacking Iran on 28 February.

Iran denies it is seeking a nuclear arsenal.

On Sunday, Trump said the US and Iran had been meeting “directly and indirectly”. But he has also been sending more US troops to the region ‌and Iran has remained defiant, maintaining its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.


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Chaos Erupts in Los Angeles: Mob Vandalizes City Bus During Latest Street Takeover

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A startling video has surfaced, capturing a scene of disorder in Los Angeles as a group of over 100 youths commandeered an intersection, creating chaos with minimal police intervention.

The unruly crowd took over the junction at Alondra Boulevard and Figueroa Street, where drivers performed high-speed donuts as spectators stood perilously close. In a particularly alarming moment, a black sedan swerved into the gathered crowd, prompting bystanders to scatter frantically. Despite the danger, one individual who was struck by the vehicle managed to walk away from the incident.

This chaotic event unfolded on March 22.

Adding to the turmoil, a Metro Rapid bus with a driver and passengers on board became ensnared by the throng, unable to continue its route.

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Witnesses reported seeing three individuals atop the Los Angeles Metro Rapid bus during the street takeover on March 22, 2026. (OnScene.TV)

Passengers could only stare out the windows as about a dozen hooligans jumped atop the bus while others sprayed it with graffiti, including on the bus’ windshield.

Fireworks were also set off during the chaos. One blast from the middle of the intersection sent onlookers running.

The LAPD Street Racing Task Force was unavailable to respond to the incident, and instead, two patrol cars were dispatched.

Sgt. Chris Carson of the LAPD Harbor Division spoke to the Los Angeles Daily News about the wild takeover.

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A black sedan with a man hanging out of the front passenger window does donuts at a street takeover in Los Angeles on March 22, 2026.  (OnScene.TV)

“A lot of times, we get there and they’ve moved on,” he told the outlet. “The local residents don’t like it. We don’t like it. They take over a place and create a hazard. They block traffic. But we don’t have the people to go and grab everyone. They’ll run from us.”

Nobody was arrested, though two cars were impounded.

The LAPD did not return a Monday request for comment.

Street takeovers have become part of everyday life in major cities across the country, including Los Angeles.

Last summer, 50 vehicles wreaked havoc outside the Crypto.com Arena, home of the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers and the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings, doing donuts and burnouts while onlookers set off fireworks and shot paintball guns at vehicles, according to KTLA

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A silver sedan does donuts in a Los Angeles intersection while bystanders look on and film on their phones on March 22, 2026.  (OnScene.TV)

Two people also reportedly broke into a storefront and looted merchandise during the event.

Stemming from another street takeover in Carson, California, part of Los Angeles County, authorities arrested 64 spectators and towed 25 vehicles, according to My News LA. Two vehicles were impounded for 30 days and eight traffic citations were issued. 

Around the same time, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman called for increased fines for repeat offenders who participate in street takeovers.

Mecca Faces $600,000 Penalty for Delayed Financial Report Submission

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Australian cosmetics giant Mecca has been handed an almost $600,000 fine for failing to lodge audited financial reports on time.

Mecca Brands Pty Ltd, along with its affiliates Mecca Brands NZ Pty Ltd and parent company RTH Pty Ltd, have incurred fines totaling $198,000 each, following allegations of delayed report submissions by the corporate regulator.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) highlighted that Mecca failed to submit their audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 28, 2024, by the stipulated deadline of April 25, 2025.

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Mecca has been handed an almost $600,000 fine for failing to lodge audited financial reports. (Eamon Gallagher)

“Three significant proprietary firms linked to the Mecca group have settled $594,000 in fines due to the alleged late submission of audited financial documents,” stated ASIC in an official release.

ASIC further explained that its inquiries into Mecca commenced in July 2025, prompting the companies to submit the necessary financial reports shortly thereafter.

The regulatory body clarified that settling an infringement notice does not equate to an admission of guilt or liability, nor does it imply a legal conviction for the alleged offense.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Mecca said it acknowledged the infringement notice handed down by ASIC.

“We have never disputed that some of our filings were submitted later than required and we take our reporting obligations seriously,” the spokesperson said.

“We have worked constructively with ASIC and our auditors to address these delays and have strengthened our internal processes to ensure timely lodgement going forward.

“This matter is now resolved.

“As a private company, we remain committed to meeting our regulatory obligations with the same discipline we apply across all areas of our business.”

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Mecca has 110 locations around Australia and opened its flagship store on Melbourne’s Bourke Street last year. (Eamon Gallagher)

Large proprietary companies like Mecca are legally obliged to lodge financial reports to ensure creditors and other stakeholders can remain informed about business operations.

A total of 12 large proprietary companies received fines for allegedly failing to lodge their FY24 audited financial reports on time, ASIC said.

“ASIC reminds the directors of large proprietary companies and other entities with financial reporting obligations that they need to proactively review their reporting obligations and ensure financial reports are lodged in a timely manner,” ASIC Commissioner Kate O’Rourke said.

“We also remind auditors of these entities to notify ASIC if they are aware or suspect that a company is not complying with its lodgement obligations.”

Mecca was founded in Melbourne in 1997 by Jo Horgan.

Its parent company, RTCH, is run by Horgan and her husband Peter Wetenhall.

Mecca has 110 locations around Australia and New Zealand and opened its flagship store on Melbourne’s Bourke Street last year.

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Las Vegas to Host the Super Bowl Again in 2029!


LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Just half a decade after hosting its inaugural Super Bowl, Las Vegas is gearing up to welcome the iconic event back in 2029, as revealed by the NFL on Monday.

The NFL took to Instagram to disclose that Super Bowl LXIII will unfold at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 11, 2029. The announcement coincided with a press release issued during the NFL Annual Meeting in Phoenix.

The previous Super Bowl held in Las Vegas was in February 2024, a thrilling matchup where the Kansas City Chiefs triumphed over the San Francisco 49ers in overtime, clinching a 25-22 victory.

Expressing enthusiasm, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell remarked, “We’re thrilled to bring the Super Bowl back to Las Vegas, offering our fans another unforgettable experience in one of America’s premier spots for sports and entertainment.”

Goodell further noted, “Super Bowl LVIII showcased the city’s capacity for hosting large-scale global events, and we eagerly anticipate collaborating with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, the Raiders, and the local community to elevate the upcoming experience.”

“Hosting the Super Bowl is our Super Bowl,” said Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.

On Location, the official hospitality partner of the NFL, launched its Priority Access deposit program for Super Bowl LXIII hospitality packages on Monday, offering fans the first opportunity to guarantee seats to the game. (To learn more or place a deposit, visit OnLocationExp.com/SuperBowlLXIII.)

Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, which aired on CBS, made history as it became the most-watched telecast in history. Super Bowl LVIII had a total audience delivery of 123.4 million average viewers across all platforms which included the CBS Television Network, Paramount+, Nickelodeon, Univision, CBS Sports, and NFL digital properties, including NFL+, according to CBS.

The viewership for the 2024 Super Bowl was up 7% compared to the Super Bowl in 2023, which was the previous record with 115.1 million.

Super Bowl LVIII also set a record for wagering in Nevada. Figures showed that $185.6 million was wagered in the state’s 182 sportsbooks for Super Bowl LVIII, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported.

Eight-time Grammy Award-winning artist Usher headlined the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show. Usher performed many of his hits, including “Caught Up,” “U Don’t Have to Call,” Superstar,” and “Love in the Club,” before Alicia Keys joined for her song “If I Ain’t Got You,” which morphed into “My Boo.” The Las Vegas crowd also got a surprise performance  of “Turn Down for What” by Lil Jon, and Ludacris appeared to perform “Yeah!”

The Monday after Super Bowl LVIII, TSA at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas screened 103,978 passengers and their carry-on luggage through the airport’s five security checkpoints in two terminals.

Allegiant Stadium is home to the Las Vegas Raiders, who last appeared in the Super Bowl as the Oakland Raiders in 2003.

Open Heaven 31 March 2026 – Word Of Power (1)

Open Heaven 31 March 2026 Tuesday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Word Of Power (1)

Open Heaven 31 March 2026 TOPIC – Word Of Power (1)

MEMORISE: When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick: – Matthew 8:16 (KJV)

READ: Mark 5:2-15 (KJV)

2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,

3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:

4 Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him.

5 And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones.

6 But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,

7 And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.

8 For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.

9 And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.

10 And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country.

11 Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine feeding.

12 And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them.

13 And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.

14 And they that fed the swine fled, and told it in the city, and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that was done.

15 And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Samuel 28-31

Open Heaven 31 March 2026 MESSAGE

Hebrews 4:12 tells us that the word of God is living, active, and sharper than any two-edged sword. In today’s Bible reading, Jesus spoke a word to a man who was possessed by a legion of demons, and immediately, the demons left him. In Acts 16:16-18, Paul did likewise. When a girl who was possessed with a spirit of divination kept following him, he commanded the demon to come out of her in the name of Jesus, and it obeyed. Your words can also carry power when they are backed up by the word of the Almighty God.

If you are a true disciple of Jesus Christ, demons will recognize who you are and be afraid of you because they know that you have the power to cast them out. In Acts 19:13-17, the seven sons of Sceva saw a demon-possessed man, and they commanded the demon to leave him in the name of Jesus whom Paul preached. The demon knew that they had no relationship with Jesus, so it disobeyed and attacked them. The devil knows that Jesus is the Light and that He has also made His children light. This is why he will obey you if you are a true disciple of Jesus Christ.

A young man once attended a meeting and returned home loaded with demons. His case was so bad that he couldn’t stand or sit; he could only lie on the floor. When he was brought to the church, I said, “I command you to kneel because I want to pray for you.” With a fiery look, he responded, “I can’t go on my knees.” I repeated my command, and he asked, “In whose name?” I replied, In the name of Jesus.” He obeyed immediately, and I prayed for him. Then, I said, “Stand up,” and he asked again, “In whose name?” I replied, “In the name of Jesus.” He then stood up immediately. Thereafter, I told him, “Go now. You are free in the name of Jesus.” He left, and that was the end of his problem.

Beloved, if you are a child of God, your words will be backed by the power in His word. When you tell a problem to leave in the name of Jesus, it has no choice but to obey you. Be conscious of the power in God’s word, exercise your authority in it by speaking it boldly in the face of challenges and oppositions, and you will always emerge victorious.

Open Heaven 31 March 2026 KEY POINT

God’s word is powerful in the mouths of His children.

Open Heaven 31 March 2026 HYMN 3 – Ancient Words

1 Holy words long preserved
For our walk in this world
They resound with God’s own heart
Oh, let the ancient words impart

Chorus:
Ancient words, ever true
Changing me and changing you
We have come with open hearts
Oh, let the ancient words impart

2 Words of life, words of hope
Give us strength, help us cope
In this world, where e’er we roam
Ancient words will guide us home

3 Holy words of our faith
Handed down to this age
Came to us through sacrifice
Oh, heed the faithful words of Christ

4 Holy words long preserved
For our walk in this world
They resound with God’s own heart
Oh, let the ancient words impart

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REMINDER!!! JESUS IS COMING SOON

ARE YOU BORN AGAIN? IF NO, WHY NOT ACCEPT JESUS NOW!

Accept Jesus Christ today and secure a life of eternal rest and Glory by saying this short prayer below:






Lord Jesus, I believe you died for my sins, Forgive me of all my iniquities. I accept you as my Lord and Saviour from today and forever.



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.

Britney Spears Stuns Fans with Unusual Dance Video After Recent DUI Arrest

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On Monday, Britney Spears appeared to be in high spirits as she returned to Instagram to showcase her dance moves.

The 44-year-old pop icon posted several videos, capturing her energetic and unconventional dance routines. Her exuberant performances featured a variety of quirky moves that might not have been part of her stage repertoire during her touring days.

Spears’ vibrant display came just a day after she shared the joyful news of reuniting with her two grown sons, Sean, 20, and Jayden, 19, whom she co-parents with her ex-husband, Kevin Federline, now 48.

Her enthusiastic dancing session followed a recent DUI incident that seemed to spark a renewed closeness with her mother, Lynne Spears, and her children.

In one of the clips, the singer danced energetically to Billie Eilish’s hit track “Bad Guy,” showcasing her signature flair.

She showcased her trim midriff with a bright red crop top, which rode up so that her black bra underneath was completely exposed at times. 

Britney Spears, 44, was feeling herself on Monday when she got back into the dancing spirit on Instagram. She posted multiple wild-eyed videos with bizarre moves

Britney Spears, 44, was feeling herself on Monday when she got back into the dancing spirit on Instagram. She posted multiple wild-eyed videos with bizarre moves

Spears was dancing with abandon just a day after she revealed that she had reunited with two adult sons , Sean, 20, and Jayden, 19, whom she shares with ex-husband Kevin Federline , 48

Spears was dancing with abandon just a day after she revealed that she had reunited with two adult sons , Sean, 20, and Jayden, 19, whom she shares with ex-husband Kevin Federline , 48 

Spears also wore a black miniskirt showcasing her svelte legs, along with a pair of black cuff boots that came up to her calves.

She added an edgy touch with a beige leather duster and fingerless black gloves with colorful wristbands.

Spears left in some comic relief as she whipped off the jacket and tried to dramatically toss it out of frame, only to smack her camera stand and almost send it toppling down.

Her moves put a heavy focus on her dexterous arms, and it sometimes looked almost as if she were voguing.

The hitmaker also crouched down and leered at the camera at one point.

It wasn’t just the dancing moves that looked odd, as Spears also edited the clips in a disjointed manner, including one section in which she repeated footage of a twirl three times in a row.

The video was filmed in a room of Spears’s mansion that looked oddly cluttered with a rack of clothing hanging in the background and some flowers strewn on the floor.

She appeared to trample on the flowers throughout the clip, as the floor was cluttered with bits of torns petals at times, and it was clear that she had filmed several different takes of the video, as at one point her duster suddenly appeared on the ground to her side, despite her having tossed it forward earlier in the video. 

In one video, Spears flaunted her moves to Billy Eilish's Bad Guy. She showcased her trim midriff with a bright red crop top, which rode up so that her black bra underneath was completely exposed at times

In one video, Spears flaunted her moves to Billy Eilish’s Bad Guy. She showcased her trim midriff with a bright red crop top, which rode up so that her black bra underneath was completely exposed at times

Spears also wore a black miniskirt showcasing her svelte legs, along with a pair of black cuff boots that came up to her calves. She added an edgy touch with a beige leather duster and fingerless black gloves with colorful wristbands

Spears also wore a black miniskirt showcasing her svelte legs, along with a pair of black cuff boots that came up to her calves. She added an edgy touch with a beige leather duster and fingerless black gloves with colorful wristbands

She danced with abandon and focused on hyperactive moves with her arms, almost as if she were voguing

She danced with abandon and focused on hyperactive moves with her arms, almost as if she were voguing

In another clip she wore a white knit crop top over a silvery cut-out minidress and hot pink underwear

In another clip she wore a white knit crop top over a silvery cut-out minidress and hot pink underwear

She again favored odd moves with her hands and arms, including several that looked as if she was inspired by sign language

She again favored odd moves with her hands and arms, including several that looked as if she was inspired by sign language

Spears suggested that the video had been filmed over a month ago in her caption, in which she seemed to suggest that she was playing a character in her dance videos. 

‘Feeling a character 🤔🤔😒😒😒😂😂🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️ PS… Don’t ever take method acting too seriously 🤧😁- I did this a month and half ago !!!’ she wrote.

In another dance video from Monday, Spears wore a white knit crop top that hung below her shoulders. 

It covered a skimpy silver minidress with a sizable cutout over her midriff, and Spears had on hot pink underwear underneath the sheer item.

She soundtracked the clip to the slightly sinister hummed tones of Enya’s Boadicea (1987), but Spears moved at lightning-quick speed in contrast to the dreamy music.

She again favored odd moves with her hands and arms, including several that looked as if she was inspired by sign language. 

The singer’s dance videos followed her unexpected reunion with both of her sons for a sailing trip over the weekend.

On Sunday, Spears shared multiple social media posts featuring Sean and Jayden, who appeared alongside their mom on a boat in videos uploaded to Instagram, where her account is currently set to private to block non-followers from seeing her content.

Over the weekend the 44-year-old pop star shared multiple social media posts featuring Sean (pictured), 20, and Jayden, 19, whom she shares with ex-husband Kevin Federline, 48

Over the weekend the 44-year-old pop star shared multiple social media posts featuring Sean (pictured), 20, and Jayden, 19, whom she shares with ex-husband Kevin Federline, 48

The trip marked a rare reunion with Sean (pictured), who doesn't appear to have spent time with her since last year

The trip marked a rare reunion with Sean (pictured), who doesn’t appear to have spent time with her since last year

Spears was visited by Jayden earlier this month in the wake of her dramatic DUI arrest, and previously saw him around Christmas time, but the trip marked a rare reunion with Sean, who doesn’t appear to have spent time with her since last year.

The Slave 4 U hitmaker wore white shorts and a cropped pink top with ruffle accents in the new content with her kids.

Meanwhile, the brothers were dressed in white T-shirts, shorts and sneakers. 

Spears has been sober since her DUI arrest on March 3 in the Westlake Village neighborhood of California, near her mansion.

And the Womanizer singer has been regularly attending Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings in the Los Angeles area.

‘Britney has been very open and honest in her AA meetings, she has said she loves pouring her heart out as she knows that is the best way to heal and feel better,’ a source told The Daily Mail.

‘The only thing she has indulged in is fancy coffee drinks. She is being super careful because she wants to be there for her kids.’

The Louisiana native has been catching up on quality time with her sons lately.

By contrast, Spears was visited by Jayden (pictured) earlier this month in the wake of her dramatic DUI arrest, and previously saw him around Christmas time, but the trip marked a rare reunion with Sean, who doesn't appear to have spent time with her since last year

By contrast, Spears was visited by Jayden (pictured) earlier this month in the wake of her dramatic DUI arrest, and previously saw him around Christmas time, but the trip marked a rare reunion with Sean, who doesn’t appear to have spent time with her since last year 

She flashed a big smile while wearing a pair of oversize black sunglasses

She flashed a big smile while wearing a pair of oversize black sunglasses

Though the boys have lived in Hawaii, they have been by their mother’s side in recent weeks.

‘She is very happy that they are close again. It is healing her heart. She loves her sons,’ the insider added.

Alcoholics Anonymous is an international, peer-led mutual aid organization dedicated to abstinence-based recovery from alcoholism through a Twelve Step program. 

This is not the first time Spears has been in AA. 

According to her 2023 memoir, The Woman In Me, she was mandated to attend meetings four times a week during her 13-year conservatorship.

She described the legal arrangement, which was controlled by her father, Jamie Spears, as a restrictive environment.

A representative for Spears said in early March that the singer needs ‘help and support’ after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

The Toxic singer was taken into custody by the California Highway Patrol around 9:30 p.m. on March 3 in Ventura County, with reports saying she was handcuffed on suspicion of DUI and booked around 3:00 a.m. before being released around 6:00 a.m.

Shortly after the news of her arrest broke, a rep told Daily Mail: ‘This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable.

‘…[Britney’s] boys are going to be spending time with her. Her loved ones are going to come up with an overdue needed plan to set her up for success for wellbeing.’

Ventura County sheriff records show Britney is scheduled to appear in court on May 4.

Dramatic Arrests in San Francisco Unfold in a Familiar Pattern

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On Monday, March 30, San Francisco’s district attorney revealed that Sheryl Davis, a former leader in human rights, has been booked into the county jail.

This case echoes a familiar narrative: Public officials or individuals misuse taxpayer-funded programs, often under the guise of aiding marginalized communities, and subsequently deflect responsibility by alleging discrimination.

Davis, who previously served as the executive director of the city’s Human Rights Commission, is now facing 17 felony charges. These include allegations of embezzling public funds, conflicts of interest in government contracts exceeding $8.5 million, perjury, and receiving gifts from prohibited sources.

Her long-term partner, James Spingola, who formerly led a nonprofit organization in San Francisco, has also been charged for allegedly assisting in the scheme.

The details provided by officials paint a picture that could easily be mistaken for a plotline from a political comedy.

Davis allegedly steered millions from the city’s troubled Dream Keeper Initiative (DKI), a roughly $120 million program launched by former Mayor London Breed in 2021, to Collective Impact, the group Davis’ live-in boyfriend ran.

Meanwhile, the funds allegedly helped bankroll her VIP lifestyle: first-class flights, concert tickets, luxury events, PR firms to promote her personal brand.

A city audit exposed $4.6 million in ineligible or questionable spending under her watch.

The DKI was born amid the emotional aftermath of George Floyd’s death. Marketed as a bold response to “systemic inequities,” it directed money away from police and toward black-specific programs.

During Davis’ tenure at the Human Rights Commission, this high-minded equity experiment devolved into a scandal-ridden mess that has since triggered funding freezes, canceled grants, and reforms under new city leadership. 

Here’s where things have turned predictable. Davis’s attorney, Tony Brass, offered a shopworn defense: She supposedly lacked proper guidance, financial supervision, and adequate support from the city.

It is downright ludicrous to suggest that a seasoned professional specifically hired to head a major commission somehow lacked the basic resources or wherewithal to avoid allegedly funneling millions of taxpayers’ dollars to her longtime beau while apparently treating herself to a VIP lifestyle on the public dime.

Audits indicate that Davis knowingly violated purchasing rules, overrode staff concerns, and split invoices to dodge oversight thresholds.

What also strains credulity is the predictable rhetorical pivot that follows these accountability moments.
Instead of squarely addressing the mountain of evidence, undisclosed relationships, dodgy invoices, and personal enrichment, defenders quickly pivot to questioning the investigators’ motives, often hinting at unfair targeting of a prominent civil rights figure or an assault on equity programs themselves.

It’s a well-worn script:

In Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson faced a 2025 Department of Justice civil rights investigation into hiring practices after he publicly boasted about stacking senior roles with black appointees to ensure “our people get a chance.” He dismissed it as a politically motivated “attack on diversity.”

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz labeled criticism of massive fraud scandals, over $1 billion in misused social services funds, many involving the Somali community, as “vile, racist lies and slander,” with testimony in hearings revealing how fears of racism accusations reportedly slowed aggressive investigation.

Rep. Ilhan Omar has warned that connecting such fraud cases to the Somali-American community risks recycling “racist tropes.”

Across these examples, racial identity –– or the progressive branding of the spending –– magically transforms into a shield against ordinary rules of procurement, disclosure, and basic fiduciary responsibility.

It’s as if standard audits and conflict-of-interest laws suddenly become suspect the moment they touch equity initiatives.

This tactic doesn’t just insult public intelligence; it risks insulating real misconduct in programs ostensibly designed to help vulnerable communities, breeding cynicism and ultimately shortchanging the very people the funds were meant to serve.

Effective governance requires something we should actually find refreshingly simple: separating genuine policy disagreements from clear evidence of grift, perjury, favoritism, or self-dealing.

Outcomes in cases like Davis’ –– arrests, ethics findings, and ongoing probes –– should turn on facts, documents, bank records, and due process, not convenient rhetoric that equates basic accountability with prejudice.

Public trust in government, particularly when it involves hundreds of millions of taxpayers’ money for social spending, hinges on applying neutral rules consistently, no matter the official’s background or how nobly the initiative may have originated.

Anything less is just performative disbelief in the very standards we claim to uphold.

Richie Greenberg is a political commentator based in San Francisco.

Additional Human Remains Discovered at Mokena Site Linked to Terhan F. Gordon Investigation

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In Mokena, Illinois, a significant discovery has unfolded as authorities continue to uncover human remains in a field where the bones of a missing individual were found just last week, according to the Will County Sheriff’s Office.

On Monday, law enforcement officials reported finding more remains during an exhaustive search of the site located at the intersection of Townline Road and Oakwood Drive in Mokena.

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Residents can expect to see ongoing police presence in the vicinity for several hours and potentially into Monday night as investigations continue.

Initially, bones were discovered in this field last Tuesday afternoon, marking the start of this grim investigation.

The sheriff’s office noted that land surveyors stumbled upon what they believed to be a human skull, prompting deputies to uncover additional scattered bones throughout the area.

On Friday night, the Will County Coroner’s Office confirmed that the remains are that of 36-year-old Terhan F. Gordon, a Joliet man whose family reported him missing in July 2025.

He was last seen in the 1500-block of Route 53 and North Broadway Street in late June.

Gordon’s cause and manner of death were not immediately known.

“The Joliet Police Department extends our deepest condolences to Mr. Gordon’s loved ones during this difficult time. Our detectives remain committed to working in coordination with the Will County Sheriff’s Office and the Will County Coroner’s Office as the investigation continues into the circumstances surrounding the discovery of Mr. Gordon,” said Joliet Police Chief Bill Evans.

Will County sheriff’s police are investigating. Authorities did not immediately provide further information about the remains recovered on Monday.

Anyone with information related to the case is asked to call 815-727-8575 or submit information anonymously through Crimestoppers of Will County.

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