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Los Angeles Times
2 days ago
- Los Angeles Times
Eaton fire's 18th victim has been identified; He was an actor and a teacher
Kevin Devine was last seen outside of his Boston Street apartment complex in Altadena on Jan. 7, hours after the deadly Eaton fire ignited. Weeks passed without word of his fate. The county medical examiner's office has confirmed that Devine, 54, died in that fire. His remains were discovered April 2 in the 900 block of Boston Street, one block east of Lake Avenue. He is the 18th person known to have died in the Eaton fire, and the only victim to perish east of Lake Avenue. Devine was identified in the Medical Examiner's website on April 22. An actor and substitute teacher, Devine spoke on the evening of Jan. 7 to his worried mother in Michigan, who called after seeing reports of fires in Los Angeles. 'I said, 'Kevin, you have to leave,' ' Margaret Devine told The Times in January. 'He said, 'I'm OK, Mom.' ' Devine's landlord saw him in his car outside the apartment complex around 9 p.m., roughly three hours after the fire broke out on a hillside above Eaton Canyon Wash. It was his last reported sighting. As emergency crews combed the charred streets of Altadena in the following days, Devine was nowhere to be found. There was no sign of his car. His family called hospitals and evacuation shelters. They began speaking of him in the past tense. On April 2, a special operations team from the medical examiner's office responded to a report of possible human remains found on the block where he was last seen. The office has since confirmed that they belonged to Devine, who died of burns and smoke inhalation. Thirty people are known to have died in the Palisades and Eaton fires, which together destroyed more than 16,000 homes in Los Angeles County in early January. All have been publicly identified but one, a person whose remains were found on Las Lomas Avenue in Pacific Palisades. Reporter Noah Goldberg contributed to this report.
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Republican Mulls Challenge Against Lindsey Graham: 'Lost His Way'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Andre Bauer, the former lieutenant governor of South Carolina, said he is seriously considering challenging Senator Lindsey Graham in the 2026 Republican Senate primary. Bauer told the Washington Examiner that Graham has "lost his way" as he accused him of abandoning President Donald Trump's "America First" agenda over the senator's push for the U.S. to go "all in" on backing Israel against Iran. Abby Zilch, a spokesperson for Graham's campaign, told Newsweek that the senator is "focused on helping Trump enact his America First agenda" and is proud to have his "complete and total endorsement." Newsweek reached out to Bauer via social media for comment. Why It Matters Graham has repeatedly fended off primary challengers during his four terms in the Senate, but Bauer's entry into the race could be the biggest test of his grip on Republican voters. Graham split with others in the MAGA movement over U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, and, in recent days, he made a rare break with Trump as he called for regime change in Iran. Bauer, who was South Carolina's lieutenant governor from 2003 to 2011, told the Examiner that Graham is out of step with voters for calling for regime change in Iran, and he believes Graham could turn MAGA voters away from Graham if he entered the race. Senator Lindsey Graham speaks at a Senate subcommittee meeting in Washington, D.C., on May 20, 2025. Senator Lindsey Graham speaks at a Senate subcommittee meeting in Washington, D.C., on May 20, 2025. Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty Images What To Know Bauer told the Examiner that he is carefully considering whether to run for office. "I am calling people that I trust, and overwhelmingly, I've never seen anything like it—people feel like it's time for a change," he said. "They feel like Lindsey does not represent South Carolina." Graham's approval numbers suggest he could be vulnerable as he runs for a fifth term, with a recent poll showing his rating is significantly lower than that of other Republicans. About 34 percent of South Carolinians approve of how he is handling his duties, while 40 percent disapprove, according to a Winthrop University poll conducted in May. However, Graham does have a sizable war chest and Trump's endorsement. Bauer told the Examiner that while he has not discussed his possible Senate run with Trump, he president has long urged him to get back into politics in private. "He's expressed confidence in me four or five times in a row that I've seen him," Bauer said. Graham is already facing a primary challenge from businessman Mark Lynch, who has pledged $5 million of his own money into the race. What People Are Saying Andre Bauer told the Washington Examiner: "He's lost his more foreign wars. It's not supporting an America First agenda." Abby Zilch, a spokesperson for Graham's campaign, told Newsweek: "Senator Graham is focused on helping Trump enact his America First agenda - cutting taxes, eliminating waste, funding border security, and standing with Israel against religious Nazis who want to wipe them off the map." Alex Latcham, the executive director of the Senate Leadership Fund and a former Trump campaign staffer, wrote on X (formerly Twitter) in response to Bauer's claim of having Trump's support: "This is bulls***. I oversaw President Trump's South Carolina campaign and Andre was a massive pain in the a**." What Happens Next Bauer said he will announce his decision on whether to launch a Senate bid "in the near future." The State newspaper reported earlier this week that an "Andre Bauer for U.S. Senate" fundraising page has already been set up through WinRed, the Republican Party's online campaign donation processing site, though he has not yet filed fundraising paperwork with the Federal Elections Commission.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anne Burrell's shocking death probed as possible drug overdose, autopsy results awaited
The culinary world has been shaken by the sudden and heartbreaking death of celebrity chef Anne Burrell, who was found lifeless in her Brooklyn apartment last week. Known for her fierce attitude and iconic spiked hair, the 55-year-old Food Network favourite was reportedly discovered unresponsive in her shower, surrounded by nearly 100 assorted pills, raising suspicions of a possible drug overdose. Anne Burrell's death According to a report obtained by The New York Times, Burrell's death is being treated as 'unconscious and unresponsive, surrounded by numerous pills,' although official confirmation on her cause of death remains on hold. The New York City Medical Examiner has completed an autopsy, but is yet to release findings, citing the need for toxicology results. Authorities were alerted by a concerned individual via a 911 call around 8 a.m., prompting police to enter the residence, where they reportedly found the chef unresponsive. The report also indicates a potential cardiac arrest, although it remains unclear whether it was the cause or a consequence of the suspected overdose. Who is Anne Burrell? Burrell rose to fame as the no-nonsense host of Worst Cooks in America, guiding kitchen disasters through culinary boot camps. Her television career began beside Mario Batali on Iron Chef America, and she quickly earned a name for her bold teaching style and magnetic screen presence. In January, she mysteriously exited her signature show, and when fans pressed her about the change on Instagram, she candidly responded that she honestly did not know why. Tributes have poured in from across the culinary world. Her family described her as a 'beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend,' adding that her light and warmth reached far beyond her personal circle. 'Her spirit and boundless love remain eternal,' they said in a statement. Chef Bobby Flay also paid a heartfelt tribute, crediting Anne for introducing him to Maine Coon cats, especially his own pet Nacho, calling it a lifelong gift. As her final season of Worst Cooks is queued for release, fans are left with a bittersweet farewell, grappling with the loss of a television icon whose legacy was anything but bland.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Patty Pansing Brooks announces 2026 bid to return to Nebraska Legislature
Former State Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks of Lincoln. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska News Service) LINCOLN — Former State Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks announced her 2026 candidacy Friday to return to the Nebraska Legislature, a day after the current officeholder said she would not seek reelection. State Sen. Jane Raybould of Lincoln announced her decision not to run again Thursday, leaving the central Lincoln seat open, as first reported by the Nebraska Examiner. Just 24 hours later, Pansing Brooks 'enthusiastically' threw her hat in the ring with Raybould's support, one of more than 70 current and former officials to endorse Pansing Brooks. 'People keep calling me saying, 'What should I do?'' Pansing Brooks told the Examiner. 'And I keep thinking, 'Well, what should I do to help this country right now?' The main thing that I know that I can do is run for office.' Pansing Brooks, 66, said she hopes to be an example for others to run for office and get involved in these 'very strident times.' During her first two terms in office, 2015 to 2023, Pansing Brooks said she worked to be a voice to bring people together, elevate conversations and help people see other sides to issues. If elected back to Legislative District 28, Pansing Brooks said she would continue uplifting juvenile justice reform, combatting human trafficking, defending workers' rights, protecting public education, supporting small businesses, expanding correctional programming for successful reentry and ensuring access to and equity in health care, 'right where I left off in 2022.' Among Pansing Brooks' previous successes: protecting survivors of human trafficking from prostitution charges, mandating new juvenile room confinement standards and reports and shielding survivors of sexual assault and sex trafficking before criminal charges are filed. 'There's still work to do,' she said. Pansing Brooks has a history of working with conservative colleagues, such as with former State Sen. Lou Ann Linehan on dyslexia. The pair toured schools and passed laws to increase interventions for students with dyslexia and require teachers to be educated about the disability. Pansing Brooks also worked closely with former State Sen. Tom Brewer, a member of the Oglala Lakota Tribe and the Legislature's first Native member, notably to help pressure the closing of four beer stores in the village of Whiteclay in Brewer's north-central Nebraska district. For decades, the stores helped fuel alcoholism for the neighboring Pine Ridge Reservation, home to the Oglala Lakota. The duo also worked to add 'Indigenous Peoples' Day' to state law alongside Columbus Day. Brewer is one of many former conservative colleagues of Pansing Brooks to have already endorsed her 2026 campaign. Pansing Brooks, if elected, would join a handful of lawmakers to return after being term-limited. She said she knows there will be 'horrible days,' as there were before and that it might be tough. However, Pansing Brooks said, 'There's goodness and kindness to share, important laws to make and ways to support our fabulous Nebraskans.' Since 2023, the one-house Legislature has been increasingly divided on partisan lines. Pansing Brooks would return as lawmakers have a heightened focus on the LGBTQ community that she advocated for during her time in office. She had proposed legislation attempting to outlaw discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation, which other senators picked up after her absence. 'I care about the rights of people to live and to be who they are, to not have prejudice against them, no matter what group they're in,' Pansing Brooks said. 'But I'm also going to be there to learn and listen and try to figure out if there's new steps where I'm needed or new issues where I'm needed, then that's what I'll do.' Another lawmaker who returned after being term-limited, former State Sen. Steve Lathrop of Omaha, declined to seek reelection in 2022, in part because of how much the institution had changed in the four years he was gone. Lathrop endorsed Pansing Brooks, with whom he served. Just one lawmaker has been term-limited twice since the voter-approved restrictions took full effect after 2006: former State Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha. Pansing Brooks said that, if elected, she would not return with any assumptions that she would be treated differently than other 'newbie' lawmakers. She said she knows she would need to make new friendships and gain trust, which she's ready to do, and that Nebraska could be a model for Congress on working together. In 2022, Pansing Brooks was the Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 1st Congressional District, falling short to U.S. Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb. Flood, a former colleague, repeatedly sought to tie Pansing Brooks to national Democratic policies and party leaders. Pansing Brooks in that 2022 congressional race won her legislative district by a slightly greater percentage of votes than Raybould did that year. It is Lincoln's most progressive legislative district. A bipartisan group of former senators endorsed Pansing Brooks, including State Sens. Kathy Campbell, Bob Krist, John McCollister, DiAnna Schimek, John Stinner, Tony Vargas and Lynne Walz. She is endorsed by current State Sens. Machaela Cavanaugh, John Cavanaugh, Danielle Conrad, Wendy DeBoer, George Dungan, John Fredrickson, Dunixi Guereca, Megan Hunt, Margo Juarez, Terrell McKinney, Dan Quick, Raybould, Victor Rountree and Ashlei Spivey. All but Hunt, a nonpartisan progressive, are Democrats in the officially nonpartisan Legislature. Other early endorsements include Bob Kerrey and Ben Nelson (former governors and former U.S. senators), former Nebraska Lt. Govs. Kim Robak and Maxine Moul and Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird. Pansing Brooks, who had been a Republican for much of her life until the 2000s, including a stint as Lancaster County GOP chair, said she's honored by conservative friends she made in the Legislature who have now endorsed her. 'It makes me realize that this is possible. We don't all have to be divided and in circular firing squads, just firing away at each other,' Pansing Brooks said. Pansing Brooks added that the Legislature is special and that she hopes lawmakers can continue to find common ground. 'We've done that in the past,' Pansing Brooks said. 'We can continue to do it.' SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
New York Post
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
YouTube star P2istheName's cause of death revealed after being found dead in mail room at 26
Popular YouTuber P2istheName's cause of death has been revealed nearly three months after he was found dead in a Los Angeles mail room at age 26. The video streamer, known for his video game walkthrough clips, died of natural causes on March 14, County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner said Tuesday. P2istheName — born Philip Enewally — died of 'sudden cardiac dysfunction due to solitary papillary muscle hypertrophy,' the official cause of death determination added. Advertisement 4 Popular YouTuber P2istheName's cause of death has been revealed nearly three months after he was found dead in a Los Angeles mail room at age 26. @p2isthename/Instagram According to the Medical Examiner, the condition is a 'subtype of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which is a risk factor for a sudden fatal cardiac event.' The content creator was found in the mail room of his apartment building shortly after he collapsed. Advertisement Paramedics were unable to revive him despite life-saving efforts. Enewally was pronounced dead at 3:11 p.m. local time, according to the release. It's unclear if drugs or alcohol played any role in P2istheName's death. A full report on the video streamer's death will be released at a later date, LA County Medical Examiner said. 4 The video streamer was known for his video game walkthrough clips. p2isthename/Instagram Advertisement Following the shocking news of his death, fellow YouTuber COLETHEMAN took to social media to pay his respects. 'I'm honestly at a loss for words,' the streamer, who boasts nearly 1 million subscribers, wrote on X. 'He was always so kind to me and gave me so much content creation advice. May he rest in peace. This breaks my heart.' P2istheName gained popularity early on in his content creation career, playing titles like Fortnite and the NBA 2K series. 4 The YouTuber died of natural causes on March 14, County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner said Tuesday. @p2isthename/Instagram Advertisement In most of his videos, he offers detailed play-by-play analyses of challenging game scenarios to help players better understand them. His final video was uploaded on Feb. 24, titled 'A regular night with my rich 'psychotic' friends.' The YouTuber had also recently launched his clothing line, DontMindUs. Start your day with all you need to know Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters As for his personal life, fans learned earlier this year that Enewally was leaving his native Los Angeles for Atlanta. In several videos shared before his untimely death, the streamer could be seen packing up and shipping out clothing orders with his CyberTruck. Enewally spent the last few months of his life worried about his dwindling viewership on YouTube. 4 The content creator was found in the mail room of his apartment building shortly after he collapsed. p2isthename/Instagram Advertisement He had opened up about feeling 'lost' and shared his struggles with the uncertainty surrounding the future of his content. Indeed, the viewership of his videos declined dramatically, with recent clips averaging only 20,000 to 60,000 views — a steep drop from his previous videos, which regularly attracted millions of views.
