The complete manifesto of the shooter who killed three students and three adults at the Covenant School in Nashville in 2023 has been published by the Tennessee Star after more than a year of authorities apparently attempting to keep the document from the public.The manifesto is 90 pages and gives important insight into why Audrey Elizabeth Hale, who went by Aiden, decided to attack the school she had previously attended. Hale was killed by responding Nashville Metro police officers. Hale's manifesto was acquired by police in the shooter's car.On the first page, Hale wrote in large font: "Why does my brain not work right? Cause I was born wrong!!! Nothing on Earth can save me. Never-ending pain. Religion won't save."The notebook also served as Hale's diary, which shows that the shooter was clearly mentally unwell. She wrote on January 17, 2023: "Everything makes me sad. I am sad about everything. I want to say goodbye. P.S. It was too sudden. I am unstable."'I hope I have a high death count.'Hale wrote about her hatred toward her father. Under "Dad problems," Hale said she hated "his old cranky-man existence. All cranky good-for-nothing mentally ill men SHOULD DIE. they're all useless pieces of s**t. waste of life, waste of time."Hale wrote lengthy paragraphs about how her "penis exists" in her "head.""I swear to god I'm a male. ... I was damned to be born this way."Leading up to the day of the shooting, Hale described her deep pain over not being a male and her hatred for God: "If God won’t give me a boy body in heaven then Jesus is a f****t." On the day of the shooting, March 27, the tone switched to elation, as that day would be the day she would finally unleash her built-up rage. Hale called it "Death Day" and drew a gun. She showed no sign of remorse for her plan to target young schoolchildren."Today is the day. The day has finally come! I can't believe it's here. ... I'm a little bit nervous, but excited too. ... Can't believe I'm doing this, but I'm ready. ... I hope my victims aren't. ... I hope I have a high death count."Michael Patrick Leahy, the editor in chief of the Tennessee Star, explained that his outlet is sharing the full manifesto because it serves the public interest to know the state of mind of the killer."We legally obtained writings by Audrey Elizabeth Hale, MNPD investigation documents, and MNPD crime scene photos from a source familiar with the MNPD investigation in June 2024. These documents and photos have helped us inform the public about the underlying reasons for this heinous attack and have helped drive the public discussion of what should be done to prevent such acts of violence in the future. We have documented a massive failure of the mental health system as a root cause of Hale’s reprehensible actions,” Leahy said.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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Almost everything about the iPhone 16 leaked repeatedly in the past few months, with one big exception. We hardly got any iPhone 16 price leaks, which is actually good news. The lack of rumors warning of imminent price hikes suggests that Apple will keep the iPhone 15 price structure in place for another year. There is one wrinkle in all of this. Apple might change the iPhone 16 Pro's starting price without technically increasing it. There might not be a $999 128GB iPhone 16 Pro available this year. Instead, the cheapest iPhone 16 Pro may be the 256GB model, which would remain at $1,099. Apple did the same thing with the iPhone 15 Pro Max last year, and the handset is one of the most popular models in the iPhone 15 lineup. With only a few days to go until Apple unveils the iPhone 16, T-Mobile accidentally published a placeholder deal for the new handsets. It suggests that the carrier will continue to offer qualifying buyers a free iPhone 16 Pro once preorders start. This would be in line with T-Mobile's "iPhone 15 Pro on us" offer from last September that let you save up to $1,000 on a new iPhone. Continue reading... The post T-Mobile’s free iPhone 16 Pro deal may have leaked early appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $3.75 smart plugs, $50 off Sonos Ace, $70 Oral-B electric toothbrush, $170 ASUS laptop, more Labor Day weekend deals: $32 Magic Bullet bundle, $5 iPhone chargers, $199 iPad, $180 off Ninja cookware, more Best deals: Tech, laptops, TVs, and more sales Today’s deals: $189 Apple Watch SE, $1,000 off Sony OLED TV, $350 Dyson V8 Plus, $30 JBL earbuds, more

tvOS 18 is just around the corner with several new features. With the iPhone 16 event taking place on September 9, Apple will likely launch the new software updates in the following week. After a packed tvOS 17 release in 2023, tvOS 18 feels like another big update. However, two of the features I was most looking forward to will likely not be released with this software update's version .0. With beta 8 available for a week and the Release Candidate version expected for next week, Apple hasn't added these two features to tvOS 18: 21:9 support: If you use your Apple TV connected to a projector, it will support movies and shows in a 21:9 format, bringing a more cinematic-like experience New Screen Savers: Apple teased it will offer two different screen saver sections for Portraits and TVs and Movies. The latter isn't available yet. So far, Apple has only added the new Portrait screen saver. However, I don't think my photos are good enough to appear as screen savers while I'm listening to music, or I just keep the Apple TV turned on without using it. This is why I'm really looking forward to having Foundation, Snoopy, and other Apple TV+ screen savers available. While it seems the 21:9 support might be released at a later date, I still have faith that the new screen savers could appear in the final version of tvOS 18. With watchOS 10, Apple added a Snoopy Watch Face. It was first available in beta, but by the final release, the company still had more options to offer with that Watch Face. That said, Apple might be planning to add everything all at once instead of offering a half-baked experience. Interestingly, Cupertino already announced that some tvOS 18 features will already be delayed, including: Robot vacuum cleaners are now compatible with the Home app, so they can participate in automations and scenes, and can be activated by a user’s voice using Siri. AirPlay adds Spatial Audio so users can get an immersive audio experience, including support for Dolby Atmos, when using AirPlay to stream audio from iPhone and iPad to HomePod and compatible third-party audio equipment. We'll only know for sure once the tvOS 18 Release Candidate version is available and Apple releases a full PDF with all the features that are included in these software updates. Are you excited about 21:9 support and new screen savers? You can learn more about tvOS 18 below. Don't Miss: tvOS 18: Release date, features, download, Apple TV compatibility, more The post tvOS 18 will likely launch without its best features appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Exclusive deal: Get GEEKOM’s ultra-fast GT13 Pro Mini PC for only $549 Today’s deals: $35 in Amazon credits, $179 Sonos soundbar, $60 Keurig coffee maker, $99 Bose speaker, more Labor Day weekend deals: $32 Magic Bullet bundle, $5 iPhone chargers, $199 iPad, $180 off Ninja cookware, more Labor Day deals: Deep Apple discounts, $35 in Amazon credit, $279 Nintendo Switch OLED, more

A new archaeological study has come to some incredible conclusions on the dramatic Roman siege of Masada, the legendary stronghold which served as the stage for the last stand of Jewish rebels against the Roman Empire almost 2,000 years ago. The prevailing narrative suggested a protracted siege lasting up to two years, with glorious battles and heroic sorties. But the latest findings claim that the efficient Romans completed this siege within weeks, which aligns with the broader view that, while the siege was a significant military operation, it wasn’t the drawn-out epic previously imagined. When you consider the Roman constructions that went on to achieve victory – a huge ramp and a wall that circumnavigated the whole base of Mount Masada, it would seem an impossible task to complete in just a couple of weeks. However, the researcher’s meticulous surveys and high-tech analysis have brought about this conclusion. Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesAsiaHistoryImportant EventsRead Later 

A man suspected of killing four people aboard a Chicago-area transit train shot them at close range while they were asleep, officials said Tuesday.

U.S. job openings dropped to a 3-1/2-year low in July, suggesting the labor market was losing steam, but probably not enough for the Federal Reserve to consider a big interest rate cut this month.

Vice President Kamala Harris' surge in the polls after replacing President Joe Biden as the Democrat presidential nominee has some party members hopeful of winning both Georgia and North Carolina for the first time in nearly 50 years, Bloomberg News reported.

Salma Hayek made sure to note that her gorgeous appearance is timeless as she celebrated her 58th birthday with a slideshow of her bikini pictures. The legendary actress showed off her gorgeous curves and toned abs, which she has maintained over the years thanks to good genes and a healthy lifestyle. Hayek did not hold back in any of the 18 uploaded photos, which were likely taken at different vacation spots. “Birthday bikini dump, happy 58th birthday to me! P.s none of these are throwbacks,” she bragged. Fans react to Salma Hayek’s unbelievable bikini body   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Salma Hayek Pinault (@salmahayek) It is not every day one sees a 58-year-old woman with the body of a gym-loving lady in her twenties. Hayek’s comments were soon ridden with compliments, birthday wishes and questions about how she achieved her unbelievable looks. “Happy birthday u look stunning 58 and thriving,” someone wrote. RELATED: Salma Hayek Stuns Fans With Throwback Bombshell Bikini Photos From The ‘90s London, UK. Salma Hayek at the EE BAFTA British Academy Film Awards Red Carpet Arrivals at The Royal Albert Hall in London. 13th March 2022. Ref:LMK12-130322-002. Jade Adams/Landmark Media.WWW.LMKMEDIA.COM. Mexican actor Juan Manuel Bernal wished her good health and love, but not without praising her for aging better like good wine. “Wait What?? 58??? I want to look like you when I get there. Happy birthday Sexy Momma,” another impressed fan gushed. Hayek’s guide to looking hot at 58 Hayek’s growth in the industry has been steady for all to witness, from her 1996 act as the seductive character Santanico Pandemonium in From Dusk Till Dawn, to recently playing Maxandra Mendoza in Magic Mike’s Last Dance.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Salma Hayek Pinault (@salmahayek) The mother of one does not exercise or keep to any strict diet. However, she swears by daily meditation, which she claims eliminates any problems in her joints, mind, or face after each session. Hayek, who claims to have never tried Botox, also employs frequency machines alongside her mindfulness techniques. Click for next Article The post Salma Hayek Flaunts Sizzling Bikini Body As She Turns 58 appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A