A hard seltzer-style beverage brand is offering a $1 million “Bigfoot Bounty” to anyone who can deliver compelling proof that the legendary cryptid is real.

Hard Mountain Dew made the announcement in a tongue-in-cheek press release, challenging Sasquatch hunters to submit “irrefutable” evidence. The catch: applicants must satisfy the contest’s demanding rules, including a photograph that captures Bigfoot in an unexpected “photobomb.”

According to the company, entries will be evaluated by Bryce Johnson, identified by the brand as a Bigfoot expert. Contestants are expected to assemble a substantial collection of forensic-style evidence tied to the mysterious creature.

The required materials include Bigfoot footprints, handprints and a sample of the creature’s hair.

Hunters must also provide both audio recordings and photographic proof to remain in the running for the million-dollar reward.

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The promotion is open only to people age 21 and older and ends Nov. 30, Hard Mountain Dew said. The brand claims the deadline was chosen to coincide with the height of Bigfoot sighting season, when outdoor conditions are expected to improve.

“As temperatures cool, more adventurists head outdoors, while increased wildlife activity and soft, moisture-rich ground create ideal conditions for spotting and preserving tracks of Bigfoot,” the company said.

Participants who cannot meet the contest’s strictest requirements but submit what the company considers credible Bigfoot evidence may still receive a smaller cash award equal to the cost of a pack of Hard Mountain Dew.

“Even if no one claims the full Bigfoot Bounty, the brand is proving it had the guts to put real money behind the myth,” Hard Mountain Dew said.

Cindy Crawford shared an emotional birthday tribute to her son Presley just two months before his death at the age of 27.

Presley’s death was announced on Sunday. He died at a rehabilitation facility after years of battling drug addiction, panic attacks and mental health challenges.

In July, Cindy, 60, posted two photographs of herself cuddling a young Presley. Alongside the images, she wrote: “Happy birthday I’m so proud of the man you’ve become, but I’ll always see you as my little boy! Love you.”

Cindy had often spoken publicly about supporting her son. In March, she called him a “warrior” as she, her daughter Kaia, 25, and husband Rande Gerber, 64, stood by Presley after he revealed that he had undergone Ibogaine treatment in Mexico.

Ibogaine is a naturally occurring psychoactive substance derived from an African shrub. It has been reported to help ease withdrawal symptoms and reset pathways in the brain.

After Presley shared details of the experience, members of his family posted messages of support. Cindy wrote: “You are a warrior! Walked thru the fire to find yourself! So proud!”

Kaia added: “That’s my brother. I am so damn proud.”

Presley’s father also praised his son, writing: “I’m so proud of you and your courage. Facing what’s hard takes real strength and watching you find your way back to yourself is everything. I love you so much.”

In his post, Presley described the period before receiving an Ibogaine “flood dose.” He wrote: “Pre Ibogaine Flood Dose – quiet moment before everything changed. i was absolutely terrified, and I knew I would be again if I ever had to face something like this (helps to not go into the situations you do that get ya there but that’s life sometimes)…

“My mantras were love yourself and lis gotta be the last time for this reason. letting go of control didn’t come easy, but I trusted there was something bigger than me guiding it. I knew why i was there. I faced what I had been running from, and somewhere in all of it, i started finding my way back to myself…. We shall see…. Praying it’s the last time I have to come back…

“Next time I’d like to choose. And absolutely can’t forget the incredible caring kind and on their sh*t team. Helps a lot haha. And I made some dope ass friends there #iboga #ibogaine #rewireyourbrain #loveyourself #mentalhealth.”

Presley’s death came weeks after his younger sister Kaia discussed the profound impact of his struggles on their family. Speaking to Vogue, she said: “When something like that happens in a family, it kind of levels everyone.”

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A spokesperson for Crawford told the Daily Mail: “The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time.”

The tragedy has cut short the life of a model who appeared destined to follow his famous mother into the fashion industry from a young age.

Presley began modeling at 15 and went on to appear in campaigns for major fashion brands including Dolce & Gabbana and Calvin Klein.

Presley was signed to IMG models and appeared in a 2018 Pepsi ad with his mother.

He also struggled with mental health at a young age and was arrested for driving under the influence in 2019.

Ibogaine, an extract from the iboga plant, is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in the United States.

Despite its ban, public figures including singer and songwriter Melissa Etheridge – who lost her 21-year-old son Beckett to a fentanyl overdose in 2020 – and former NBA star Lamar Odom have endorsed its benefits.

And a Stanford University study published in January 2024 reported that ibogaine significantly improved symptoms of anxiety and depression in 30 veterans.

According to the Washington Post, ibogaine became prohibited in America in 1967.

‘It heals the brain,’ neurologist Deborah Mash explained to the publication in March 2024, noting that the substance rewires the organ by promoting growth of ‘neural networks in damaged brains.’

A 75-page court filing describing alleged threats, photos of guns and violent text messages linked to convicted Texas killer Karmelo Anthony may initially look like a preview of the evidence prosecutors intended to present at trial.

However, a veteran Texas criminal defense attorney said one of the document’s biggest misconceptions is that jurors were ever certain to see any of the material.

News Media recently obtained the filing, which prosecutors submitted before Anthony’s murder trial under Texas Rule of Evidence 404(b).

The filing has gained renewed attention because Anthony’s request for a new trial centers on an alleged pretrial agreement concerning character evidence. Anthony claims confusion about the agreement influenced his decision not to testify, while prosecutors reject that argument.

The notice lists dozens of alleged prior acts prosecutors said they might seek to introduce, including claims that Anthony stalked his girlfriend hours before fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco high school track meet on April 2, 2025.

Prosecutors also pointed to text messages in which Anthony allegedly said he was “on the verge,” appeared in photos with firearms, issued violent threats and repeatedly discussed fighting.

The filing further alleges that Anthony discussed committing robberies, purchasing firearms and extended magazines, selling narcotics and threatening several people, including his then-girlfriend, in text messages sent over multiple years. Prosecutors cited screenshots they said showed only portions of longer conversations and emphasized that the alleged prior acts were separate from the charged offense.

For some readers, the filing may appear to outline the prosecution’s case in detail.

But that interpretation may be misleading.

Tiffany Burks, a partner at the Texas law firm Varghese Summersett and a former prosecutor, said that is not how Rule 404(b) operates.

Burks said a Rule 404(b) notice does not mean jurors will ultimately hear the evidence. Instead, it alerts the defense to evidence prosecutors may try to introduce, giving attorneys time to investigate the allegations and prepare a response before trial.

When prosecutors believe they may seek to present evidence of prior alleged misconduct, they must notify the defense before trial. That requirement gives defense attorneys a chance to examine the claims, develop a response and avoid being caught off guard in front of a jury.

“The law requires that you file a 404(b) notice so that you can give the other side notice of what it is you may want to put in trial because the parties have to be prepared,” Burks said. “Specifically, the defense has to be prepared to respond or rebut that information.”

In practice, the filing served as a placeholder that preserved prosecutors’ ability to ask the judge to admit the evidence if it became relevant during trial. The notice did not guarantee that the judge would allow jurors to hear the material, nor did it mean prosecutors planned to present every allegation listed.

That distinction also helps explain why Anthony’s filing ran 75 pages.

Rule 404(b) generally bars prosecutors from introducing prior acts merely to suggest that a defendant has bad character. Judges may nevertheless allow such evidence for other purposes when it meets the requirements of the rules of evidence.

“When I was a prosecutor, I would put everything but the kitchen sink in the notice,” Burks said. “If you don’t give the other side notice of it, then you’re not going to be able to utilize it later.”

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The filing reaches back to Anthony’s school years in Louisiana and includes allegations of repeated fights, school suspensions, threats, assaults and misconduct. It also cites text messages in which Anthony allegedly wrote, “When I get mad i see red,” “When I get mad i blackout” and “When I get mad i cant control myself.”

After reviewing the filing following the trial, Metcalf’s father, Jeff Metcalf, said he had “no idea” many of the allegations existed until he read the 75-page notice. Speaking with Fox News contributor Donna Rotunno, Metcalf said he was surprised by the scope of the filing.

Prosecutors also included photographs and videos they said showed Anthony with what appeared to be firearms, along with messages discussing shootings, robberies and narcotics.

The notice itself, however, is not evidence that those alleged acts occurred.

Instead, prosecutors identified them as evidence they said they might ask the court to admit at trial. The filing also cautions that some of the screenshots reflect only portions of larger text conversations.

Burks said prior alleged conduct can become especially important when a defendant argues self-defense because prosecutors often try to show the defendant – not the alleged victim – was actually the first aggressor. Rather than trying to prove someone has a violent character, prosecutors may argue prior conduct helps explain who started the confrontation, intent or another issue permitted under Rule 404(b).

“The prosecution can file a 404(b) notice to provide some information that can show that the defendant was, in fact, the first aggressor in the situation by showing information of previous aggressive acts,” Burks said. “They can also use it to rebut a defensive theory.”

Anthony argued he acted in self-defense when he fatally stabbed Metcalf during an altercation at a Frisco track meet. Prosecutors filed the 404(b) notice roughly a month before trial, preserving the ability to ask the judge to admit dozens of alleged prior acts if they later became relevant during trial.

The Collin County jury ultimately rejected Anthony’s self-defense claim. Instead, the jury convicted him of murder and sentenced him to 35 years in prison after hearing testimony from more than 20 witnesses and reviewing surveillance video from the track meet.

Whether jurors ultimately hear that evidence, Burks said, is a separate question.

A judge must first decide whether each item is admissible under the rules of evidence before it can be presented in court.

Burks said many people mistakenly assume a lengthy Rule 404(b) filing means every allegation inside it will eventually be placed before a jury.

“I think probably the biggest misconception people have about 404(b) is they think that because you’ve given the other side notice of it, that it’s automatically going to come in,” Burks said. “That is not what it means.”

Whether jurors ever hear prior-act evidence depends on what prosecutors ultimately seek to introduce and what the judge decides to admit.

News Media reached out to Anthony’s attorney and the prosecutors’ office for comment.

DEAR ABBY: You occasionally invite readers to write about their personal pet peeves. As a public school teacher, mine involves parents who are baffled by their children’s defiance, arguing and attention-seeking behavior, yet remain glued to their phones. My message to those parents is simple: Put the cellphone away and give your children your full attention!

I recently met with a mother whose children routinely pout, yell and fight back when asked to do something at home. They have no special needs, and their teachers do not see this behavior at school. During our conference, however, the mother spent the entire time texting. That kind of conduct is unacceptable.

The next time a parent does this during a meeting with me, I plan to ask whether he or she would prefer to pause the conference to handle whatever seems so urgent. Maybe a little embarrassment will help these parents understand how disrespectful it is to text or carry on a phone conversation while speaking with someone face-to-face. — A VENTING EDUCATOR

DEAR EDUCATOR: I agree that the mother’s behavior was profoundly disrespectful. By texting throughout the meeting, she made it clear that she did not consider the conference—or your observations—important. If you are seeking my approval to require parents to silence and put away their phones during meetings, you have it. State that expectation when they arrive. You can explain that adults are expected to follow the same phone rules in your classroom that students do.

DEAR ABBY: I have three adult children. My son “Charles,” his wife and their three elementary-school-age children rent the house next door from me for roughly $1,200 less per month than I could charge someone outside the family. My other two children live several hundred miles away. My younger son, “James,” is single and has no children. He believes I am treating him and his sister unfairly by not charging Charles the property’s full market rent, arguing that the discount reduces what they will eventually inherit. I greatly value having Charles and his family as my neighbors. James says I should make regular payments to him and his sister to offset what he believes I am giving Charles. What is your view? — LANDLORD DAD

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DEAR LANDLORD DAD: Your younger son is being presumptuous—and rather distasteful—by calculating his inheritance while you are still alive. The rental agreement is a private matter between you and Charles, and James is not entitled to know its terms. Tell him that every time he raises the issue, you will reduce his eventual inheritance by $1,200 and split that amount between Charles and his sister.

DEAR ABBY: My daughters are 19 and 21, and both have jobs. My husband and I want to take the family on vacation, but the girls are hoping for costly activities and experiences. Would it be unreasonable to ask them to help cover some of the expense? — HELPING OUT IN NEW YORK

DEAR HELPING: There is nothing wrong with being transparent about the price of the family vacation. If your daughters’ plans would stretch your budget beyond what you can comfortably afford, explain that they will need to contribute if they want to include all the extras they have in mind.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren. For almost 40 years, Jeanne Phillips wrote the advice column, which was launched in 1956 by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Readers can contact Dear Abby through DearAbby.com or by mail at P.O. Box 270135, Kansas City, MO 64127.

Lionel Richie appeared in high spirits on Saturday during his first public outing since leaving the hospital earlier this month, following a worrying incident onstage.

The 77-year-old R&B icon attended a dinner party at Mr Chow in Beverly Hills, where he offered fans reassurance by giving onlookers a double thumbs-up.

Richie was accompanied by his girlfriend, Lisa Parigi. He opted for a navy blue jacket and matching trousers, paired with white sneakers.

The appearance came nearly three weeks after the “Hello” singer checked into a hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, one day after appearing to struggle during the final song of his concert.

During his hospital stay, Richie underwent tests for “cardiac-related issues.”

Video obtained by the Daily Mail from his final song at The Muny in Forest Park showed Richie appearing short of breath at moments while performing one of his biggest hits, “All Night Long.”

Richie also appeared to struggle to remain standing and sat down on a piano bench early in the song, where he stayed for the remainder of the performance.

Although he continued singing, he gestured toward the bench, prompting stagehands to move it closer to the front of the stage.

The former Commodores frontman wore an all-black outfit with a red leather jacket bearing the words “All Night Long” on the back. He then sat on the edge of the bench and continued performing for the crowd.

Close-up footage appeared to show Richie becoming breathless at points, with his vocals dropping out beneath the heavy backing vocals.

As he remained seated, his guitarist and bass player took positions on either side of the bench.

Richie awkwardly extended the microphone toward both musicians, seemingly inviting them to take over the vocals. When neither appeared to sing, he did not immediately resume and instead shook his head as the audience could be heard supplying the lyrics.

The guitarist then appeared to sing part of the verse, but Richie had already pulled the microphone away, leaving his vocals inaudible.

Richie was left alone on the bench after the instrumentalists returned to their places onstage, though he received another brief pause during the saxophone solo near the end of the song.

As “All Night Long” drew to a close, Richie repeatedly pumped his fists in the air while finishing the performance.

After it had ended, he got up from the bench and walked away with his back to the audience, before turning around to shout goodnight and spreading his arms as clips of him from years earlier played on the massive video screen behind him. 

Richie had been hospitalized in St Louis shortly after that performance.

The singer checked himself into the facility to have some tests run, per TMZ, and he was treated in the intensive care unit.

Sources said that the singer went to the hospital out of an abundance of caution, and doctors were reportedly examining the possibility that Richie might be suffering from dehydration. 

The singer’s latest health scare came just two months after he stoked concerns among fans when he was forced to cut short a concert in St Paul, Minnesota, after falling ill on stage.

The septuagenarian hitmaker was performing at the Grand Casino Arena as the start of his joint Sing A Song All Night Long tour with Earth, Wind & Fire when he announced an unusual intermission after a performance of Three Times A Lady from his piano, according to Minnesota’s Bring Me The News.

Richie’s band reportedly also left the stage minutes later, but more than 40 minutes after he cut off the show, a band member returned to announce he wouldn’t be able to return because he was feeling ill.

‘Unfortunately, Lionel is not feeling well,’ said saxophonist Dino Soldo, according to the Minnesota Star Tribune. ‘He won’t be able to continue. Additional information will be available.’

On social media, fans who attended the show shared their concerns and revealed that the singer had signaled throughout the performance that he wasn’t feeling well. 

Videos of him performing showed the singer stopping to sit down multiple times during his second-to-last song, Dancing On The Ceiling, and he reportedly told the crowd he was feeling ‘dizzy’ while performing. 

Richie was able to sit at the piano bench for what turned out to be his last song of the evening.

A fan who attended the June concert told the publication Richie ‘said he has been in this business long enough, if you feel dizzy you sit down! And if you don’t feel right, you sit down!’ 

According to the Minnesota Star Tribune’s Jon Bream, Richie was even saltier with his advice, quoting the singer as saying, ‘When you’re feeling dizzy, sit your a** down.’

One video posted by journalist Patrick Kessler on X from the St Paul show in June showed a portion of his Dancing On The Ceiling performance in which he appeared unsteady as he walked across the stage, before he made an unexpected stop and sat down on the edge of a large stepped platform.

Despite apparently feeling unwell, Richie appeared to be singing throughout his seated portion of the song, rather than relying on a guide vocal. 

Richie was seated for less than ten seconds before he stood up and started making his way across the stage again.

However, less than 30 seconds later, he stopped to sit down again on the risers on the opposite side of the stage, even as he continued singing. 

According to the Star Tribune, Richie’s saxophonist Dino Soldo, who later confirmed that the rest of the show was canceled, took a seat with the singer during Dancing On The Ceiling. 

The publication reported audience members began to file out of the venue as soon as Richie’s band left the stage, about 15 minutes after he announced the surprise intermission.

Sources close to the star later told TMZ that paramedics met Richie backstage, and he was taken by ambulance to a hospital.

The first half of the concert featured a performance from Earth, Wind & Fire, while Richie took the stage for what would have been the second half of the evening. 

The two acts are now touring separately after wrapping up their performances in mid-August, but they’ll reunite for another mini tour with three shows on September 26 in San Francisco, California, September 30 in Chicago and October 2 in Columbus, Ohio.

Following the disastrous St Paul performance, a source told the Daily Mail that the singer’s loved ones fear that Richie, whose best-selling album is 1983’s Can’t Slow Down, may be more focused on entertaining audiences than focusing on his own health. 

‘Family, friends, and even his bandmates are definitely concerned about Lionel’s health, but nobody is about to tell him to slow down,’ the insider said. ‘They all want him better and to do what he loves to do.’

They emphasized his incredible work ethic, which has made him a reliably popular entertainer for decades, going back to his time in the 1970s and ’80s in The Commodores. 

‘The Lionel we see on tour and on American Idol is the same Lionel we have known for decades – he’s always moving, always working, and always looking ahead to the next show,’ the source continued. ‘And with that, depending on what doctors tell him, his mindset is already focused on getting back out on the road as quickly as possible because that’s simply who he is.’

‘Music isn’t just his job; it’s what keeps him going. He’s not someone who sits still, and retirement has never really been part of the conversation unless his health leaves him with no other choice,’ they added.

‘Right now, Lionel is actually more upset that fans didn’t get the full show they paid for than he is about himself and his health. That’s where his head is,’ the insider said. ‘He hates disappointing people and feels terrible that the concert couldn’t continue as planned.’

The source close to Richie suggested he wasn’t going to worry for the time being.

‘As far as he’s concerned, while he awaits results, this is just a temporary setback. He fully expects to be back doing what he loves, and he’s already hoping to make it to Chicago this weekend if everything checks out,’ they shared.