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CBS News
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- CBS News
5-year-old Ohio boy dies after being left in hot car, police say
Family urges better technology to help remind drivers of children in back seat of cars A 5-year-old boy in Mansfield, Ohio, died after being left in a hot vehicle on Thursday, police said. According to CBS affiliate WBNS, Mansfield Police Chief Jason Bammann said the boy was found unresponsive in the vehicle after being left inside during the extreme heat for "an extended length of time." Police were reportedly called to Marion Avenue around 3:15 p.m. for a report of an unresponsive child in a vehicle on Thursday. WBNS reported that first responders arrived at the scene and found the boy in his mother's arms. The child was taken to a local hospital, where he died. Temperatures in Mansfield reached a high of 91 degrees on Thursday. "Our hearts are heavy for the family of this young child. Any case involving a child carries a deep emotional impact, and this incident is no exception," said Chief Bammann, according to the TV station. Police are investigating and awaiting the results of the boy's autopsy before the case is presented to the Richland County Prosecutor's Office, WBNS reported. No official charges have been filed as of Friday evening. Preventing hot car deaths This is the first hot car death in Ohio in 2025, according to Kids and Car Safety. Advocates have been calling for better safety technology to help prevent hot car deaths. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 39 children died of heatstroke in vehicles in 2024, an increase of 35 percent from 2023. Officials said a child's body temperature rises three to five times faster than an adult's. Experts remind people to check their vehicles before locking the doors and walking away. "Over 50% of pediatric vehicular heatstroke deaths are a result of a parent or caregiver forgetting a child in a car," the NHTSA said. If you ever see a child alone in a vehicle, call 911.
The Independent
18 hours ago
- Business
- The Independent
Former Nasa scientist admits defrauding investors and using money to buy house
An 85-year-old former Nasa scientist has admitted defrauding investors and using some of the proceeds to buy a house. John Burford generated more than £1 million from 100 investors through his illegal practices, but only £760,000 was ever traded – much of which was lost. Substantial amounts of the money investors sent him was actually used to buy his own home, a court heard. Burford appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday wearing a brown jacket, grey trousers and brown boots. He admitted fraud by false representation and carrying on a regulated activity when not authorised between January 2020 and December 2023. He has a PhD in physics from the University of Toronto and worked for Nasa in its manned Mars exploration team based in Washington DC, before moving into finance, his biography on publisher Pan Macmillan's website says. Prosecutor Tom Godfrey told the court Burford set up a scheme which sent subscribers daily email alerts with investment opportunities. He traded £760,000 worth of the money generated, but 'lost significant sums', Mr Godfrey said. 'He used substantial amounts of the money received to buy his own home,' he added. The former scientist, who now lives in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, was the sole director of Financial Trading Strategies Ltd, but was not authorised to trade in the UK, the court heard. Carrying out unauthorised business is an offence punishable by a fine and/or up to two years' imprisonment. Burford, who has no previous convictions, will be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court at a later date.
Telegraph
18 hours ago
- Business
- Telegraph
Former Nasa scientist, 85, admits defrauding investors and using funds to buy house
An 85-year-old former Nasa scientist has admitted defrauding investors and using some of the proceeds to buy a house. John Burford generated more than £1 million from 100 investors through his illegal practices, but only £760,000 was ever traded, much of which was lost. Substantial amounts of the money investors sent him were used to buy his own home, a court heard. Burford appeared at Westminster magistrates' court on Friday. He admitted fraud by false representation and carrying on a regulated activity when not authorised between January 2020 and December 2023. He has a PhD in physics from the University of Toronto and worked for Nasa in its manned Mars exploration team based in Washington DC, before moving into finance, his biography on the publisher Pan Macmillan's website says. Tom Godfrey, prosecuting, told the court Burford set up a scheme that sent subscribers daily email alerts with investment opportunities. Mr Godfrey said he traded £760,000 of the money generated, but 'lost significant sums'. 'He used substantial amounts of the money received to buy his own home,' he added. The former scientist, who now lives in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, was the sole director of Financial Trading Strategies Ltd but was not authorised to trade in the UK, the court heard. Carrying out unauthorised business is an offence punishable by a fine and/or up to two years' imprisonment. Burford, who has no previous convictions, will be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court at a later date.
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
No. 1 OT in 2026 Recruiting Class Makes Major Announcement
No. 1 OT in 2026 Recruiting Class Makes Major Announcement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff have done a fantastic job on the recruiting trail since arriving in Austin. Advertisement The Longhorns landed multiple top-five recruiting classes over the last few years, including the No. 1 overall class in the nation for 2025. Texas appears to be on track for another top-five class this cycle. After receiving commitments from four-star defensive lineman Vodney Cleveland and five-star edge Richard Wesley over the weekend, Texas now owns the No. 10 overall class in the nation with 15 total commits. The Longhorns are in good standing with several other priority targets in the class as well, including five-star edge Trenton Henderson and five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo. On Monday, On3's Steve Wiltfong reported that Ojo is seemingly focused on two programs at this time: Texas and Ohio State. 'The development factor of both schools and opportunity to play early. Especially Texas. Kelvin (Banks) Just left and Trevor stepped in the role and he's going to leave," Ojo told Wiltfong. Advertisement In regards to NIL numbers, Ojo believes there isn't much difference between his top two schools. "It's pretty even," he said. Ojo is ranked the No. 1 offensive tackle in the nation for the 2026 recruiting class and No. 2 overall prospect in Texas, according to 247Sports. The Lake Ridge (Mansfield, TX) product has taken official visits to Texas, Ohio State, Michigan, Utah, Ole Miss, Florida, Colorado and Texas Tech thus far. Related: Five-star EDGE Trenton Henderson Reveals Top Three Schools This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
BBC News
19 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Ex-Nasa scientist, 85, defrauded investors and used money to buy house
A former Nasa scientist has admitted defrauding investors and using some of the proceeds to buy a Burford generated more than £1m from 100 investors through his illegal practices, but only £760,000 was ever traded - much of which was amounts of the money investors sent him was actually used to buy his own home, Westminster Magistrates' Court 85-year-old, who now lives in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, admitted fraud by false representation between January 2020 and December 2023 when he appeared in court on Friday. 'Lost significant sums' He also pleaded guilty to carrying on a regulated activity when not defendant has a PhD in physics from the University of Toronto and worked for Nasa in its manned Mars exploration team based in Washington DC, before moving into finance, his biography on publisher Pan Macmillan's website Tom Godfrey told the court Burford set up a scheme, in which subscribers were daily email alerts with investment traded £760,000 worth of the money generated, but "lost significant sums", Mr Godfrey said."He used substantial amounts of the money received to buy his own home," he former scientist was the sole director of Financial Trading Strategies Ltd, but was not authorised to trade in the UK, the court out unauthorised business is an offence punishable by a fine and can carry a sentence of up to two years' who has no previous convictions, will be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court at a later date.
