A 22-year-old man has been charged in connection to a brutal stabbing attack after four people were killed and seven others were wounded in Rockford‚ Illinois‚ Wednesday afternoon. Police said that the man‚ who will not be named per Daily Wire policy‚ has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder‚ five counts of attempted first-degree murder‚ and two counts of home invasion with a dangerous weapon‚ CBS News reported. The man allegedly stabbed some of his victims and beat others with a baseball bat. Those who were killed ranged in age from 15 to 63. Winnebago County State’s Attorney J. Hanley alleged that the suspect began his rampage‚ which lasted for 20 minutes‚ by fatally stabbing his childhood friend and his friend’s mother before stabbing a USPS mail carrier and running him over with his pickup truck. The man allegedly killed a 15-year-old girl and seriously wounded another young woman by stabbing her in the face and hands before police arrested him. A good Samaritan also jumped in to protect the woman from the suspect and sustained stab wounds‚ but was “fine‚” according to Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana. Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara said the teenage girl “died saving her sister and friend‚ protecting them from further harm.” “We don’t have a clear motive in regard to what caused this individual to commit such heinous crimes‚” Rockford Police Chief Carla Redd said on Wednesday‚ according to CNN. Henley said that the man told detectives in an interview that he had smoked marijuana that was laced with an unknown drug‚ which made him go on the killing rampage. A woman who identified herself as the suspect’s mother told NBC News that she is stunned by the violence allegedly committed by her son. “He’s a loving person and he has never hurt anybody before‚” the woman said. “We don’t know what happened. He’s not an aggressive person. This is all shocking to us. … We never felt threatened with him.” Police said that no other attackers were involved in the rampage. The suspect is being held in Winnebago County jail and was scheduled to appear in court on Thursday afternoon. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Rockford is home to nearly 150‚000 people and is 80 miles northwest of Chicago. “It’s hard to grasp how this could happen and how emotional and raw the community is tonight‚” the mayor said. “As a dad‚ a son‚ a husband‚ the Mayor and a Rockford supporter‚ my heart is breaking for those who have lost their lives‚ their families and our community.”

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The return of American political comedian/commentator Jon Stewart to The Daily Show enriched many lives across the country‚ but even more so for a special NYC animal shelter. On an episode of his show‚ Stewart stole a bit of air time to eulogize “the best” dog‚ his three-legged Dipper‚ after he died at the age of 12. […] The post Thousands of Donations Pour into Animal Shelter Where Jon Stewart Adopted His Beloved Dog That Just Passed Away appeared first on Good News Network.

News Red vs. Blue Halo Parody Series Red vs. Blue to End after 21 Years with New Feature Release Who will … win? Can anyone win this? By Vanessa Armstrong | Published on March 28‚ 2024 icon-comment 0 Share New Share Twitter Facebook Pinterest RSS Feed After twenty-one years‚ the Rooster Teeth Halo parody Red vs. Blue is officially coming to an end. In a little over a month‚ the final installment‚ an eighty-seven-minute feature titled Red vs. Blue: Restoration‚ will become available for digital purchase and promises to give an ending to the series that started before YouTube was even a thing. Red vs. Blue takes place in the Halo universe and centers on two teams of soldiers—a Red team and a Blue team—who are in perpetual battle with each other. Their skirmishes under the questionable leadership of Church and Sarge are tinted with comedic‚ often absurd‚ moments. Here’s the nondescriptive synopsis for Restoration: When the universe’s greatest villain returns in a terrifying new form‚ old adversaries‚ the Reds and Blues of Blood Gulch‚ will have to set aside their differences to save the galaxy one last time. Warner Bros. Discovery officially shut Rooster Teeth down earlier this month‚ so this installment—four years since the last one in the series—will likely be the last project from the studio. Rooster Teeth co-founder Burnie Burns came back to pen the script for Red vs. Blue: Restoration‚ with Matt Hullum directing the feature. “I’m thrilled to return for Red vs. Blue: Restoration and to conclude this incredible twenty-one-year journey with our longtime fans‚” Burns said in a statement to Variety. “Red vs. Blue has been a cornerstone of Rooster Teeth’s legacy‚” added Hullum. “We’re immensely proud of what we’ve accomplished together.” Red vs. Blue: Restoration is being distributed by Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment and will be available for purchase on digital‚ with a price tag of $14.99‚ starting on May 7‚ 2024. It will be available to rent on digital for $4.99 starting May 21. Check out the teaser trailer below. [end-mark] The post Halo Parody Series <;i>;Red vs. Blue<;/i>; to End after 21 Years with New Feature Release appeared first on Reactor.

Excerpts Young Adult Read an Excerpt From Brittany N. Williams’ Saint-Seducing Gold The second book in Brittany N. Williams’ young adult historical fantasy trilogy. By Brittany N. Williams | Published on March 28‚ 2024 icon-comment 0 Share New Share Twitter Facebook Pinterest RSS Feed We’re thrilled to share an excerpt from young adult fantasy Saint-Seducing Gold‚ the second book in the Forge &; Fracture Saga by Brittany N. Williams—out from Amulet Books on April 23rd. There’s danger in the court of James I. Magical metal-worker Joan Sands must reforge the Pact between humanity and the Fae to stop the looming war. As violence erupts across London and the murderous spymaster Robert Cecil closes in‚ the Fae queen Titanea coerces Joan into joining the royal court while holding her godfather prisoner in the infamous Tower of London. Now Joan will have to survive deadly machinations both magical and mortal all while balancing the magnetic pull of her two loves—Rose and Nick—before the world as she knows it is destroyed forever. Rina Wood didn’t know what possessed her to tell the horrid story to her baby brother tonight. Sure‚ Luke had ripped the head from her favorite doll‚ but the look of abject terror that had come over his face when she’d said Old Rawhead was coming to eat him for being naughty didn’t fill her with the satisfaction she’d hoped for. The matron had let them keep only one thing from their old lives when she’d taken them into her care two months ago. Rina had chosen the doll their mum had made her from scraps of her old clothes. It was imperfectly shaped but made with so much love Rina swore she could feel her mum’s spirit when she held it close. But now it was ruined‚ head torn away and straw filling leaking out. She had every right to be furious… and yet… Rina could hear Luke’s sniffling and feel his little body shaking beside her in their bed. Her heart sank as he whimpered then fell into more muffled sobs. She sighed. Her brother was only five; he couldn’t help but play recklessly. He didn’t know any better. She rolled over‚ careful not to pull the covers off him in the chilly room‚ and gathered him up in her arms. “I’m sorry‚ Luke‚” she said‚ rubbing a hand along his back. “Nothing’s coming to get you. I was just mad about my doll.” He nuzzled against her‚ tears soaking the front of her nightshirt. “I’m sorry. I’ll learn to sew so I can fix it.” “We can fix it together.” She hugged him tighter‚ happy that they at least had each other even if their parents were gone. The door to their room swung open suddenly‚ and the matron rushed in before slamming it shut behind her. She leaned back against it as she peered into the darkness of the room‚ her eyes wide and face white as her shift. Rina sat up‚ keeping her hold on Luke. “Mistress Gregg‚ what—” Mistress Gregg shook her head back and forth as she lifted a trembling finger to her lips. Rina went silent‚ squeezing Luke and shushing him urgently. SCREEEE. Something scratched along the length of the door‚ and Rina saw the matron’s whole body tense. SCREEEE. SCREEEE. SCREEE. The sound grew louder and louder. The matron shook violently‚ hands clamped over her mouth as tears sprang into her eyes. SCREEEE. SCREEEE. SCREEE. Buy the Book Saint-Seducing Gold Brittany N. Williams Buy Book icon-close Saint-Seducing Gold Brittany N. Williams Buy this book from: AmazonBarnes and NobleiBooksIndieBoundTarget Rina ripped the blanket off her and Luke and dragged him out of the bed. SCREEEE. SCREEEE. SCREEE. She pulled him down beside her‚ crouching in the darkest corner she could find. SCREEEE. SCREEEE. SCREEE. The wooden door was starting to creak and groan under the loud scratches. Rina knew it wouldn’t hold much longer. They’d need to be quick. SCREEEEEEEEEEE. SCREEEEEEEEE. SCREEEEEEEE. She shifted her brother onto her back‚ felt his tiny arms lock around her neck as she raised herself into a crouch. BOOM! The door tore off its hinges and slammed into the hallway wall. The matron turned‚ a horrified moan escaping her as something dove forward and dragged her to the ground. Rina leapt up‚ racing for the dooway as the matron screamed. The wet sounds of chewing and rending meat echoed in the darkness‚ but Rina just focused on running. As she sprinted along the hallway‚ she noticed every door was open‚ every room silent. Dark splatters of some liquid covered the walls and floor. The matron always despaired that she’d never have quiet with so many children living under her roof. Rina didn’t care to find out what horror had granted the woman’s wish. She hurried down the stairs‚ her grip on Luke so tight she was sure she’d leave bruises. It didn’t matter‚ as long as she got them out. She spotted the front door as something with too many legs thudded along the floor above and behind them. Moving fast. The heavy locks that bolted them in safely every night now seemed to assure their death as the thing thumped along the stairs. They didn’t have time. “Don’t let go‚ Luke‚” Rina hissed. She grabbed the matron’s favorite quilt from her special embroidering chair and swung it over both their heads. Then she threw herself through the front window. The glass shattered around them‚ jagged shards scratching her arms and legs‚ cutting her feet as she stumbled out onto the street. She flinched as one large piece stabbed into her bare sole. She limped forward a few more steps before turning‚ just as something raised itself up in the broken window. Two piercing golden eyes‚ slitted like a cat’s‚ peered out at her from a long‚ humanlike face so deep a green it could’ve been black. Six long limbs stuck out from either side of its body‚ each ending in a hand bearing long claws. It tilted its head to the side and revealed a mouth full of two rows of razor-sharp teeth. Rina felt her heart drop. There was no escape now. Not with the thing so close. She prayed Luke would know enough to run while the beast devoured her. If he lived‚ she’d die happily. The creature tensed‚ its long body preparing to leap. “What’s going on here?” someone shouted as the light of several lanterns and torches flowed out from the other houses along the street. The creature hissed and skittered back into the darkness of the orphanage as someone pulled Rina toward them. She cried out as she put weight on her injured foot. A woman crouched down in front of Rina‚ her face alarmed but gentle and blessedly ordinary. “What happened‚ child?” “Something’s wrong‚” the same voice from before called. “Bring the light over here.” Several men holding lanterns and torches and one brandishing what looked to be a sturdy cooking pan ran past Rina and the woman and into the silent building. The woman ignored the commotion and focused on Rina‚ slowly pulled the blanket away. Rina heard Luke whimper as he was uncovered. She tightened her grip on him once more and felt him do the same. She was about to say something when one of the men returned‚ his face pale as the matron’s had been. “Kate‚ get the children inside‚” he said firmly‚ only a slight tremble shaking his voice. Kate frowned at him. “What’s happening?” “Get the children inside. Now.” Something in his tone made the woman‚ Kate’s‚ eyes widen before she nodded and guided Rina and Luke away. Rina whimpered again as she put weight on her foot and the woman looked back at the man helplessly. His gaze softened and he strode forward‚ lifting both Rina and Luke easily. Kate kept pace with him as he walked toward another house‚ several of its windows illuminated with warm light. “Simon‚” Kate whispered‚ “what’s going on?” Rina felt Simon’s grip on her tighten slightly‚ protectively‚ and felt a rush of relief flow through her. He shuddered. “Nothing of God‚ Kate. Nothing of God.” As she looked to the orphanage they left behind‚ she spotted a pair of golden eyes gazing out of the upper window. And Rina was sure she’d never felt so cold in her entire life. Excerpted from Saint-Seducing Gold‚ copyright © 2024 by Brittany N. Williams. The post Read an Excerpt From Brittany N. Williams’ <;i>;Saint-Seducing Gold<;/i>; appeared first on Reactor.