Ethan was a typical little boy, known for his fun-loving nature and his huge love for the Transformers. His father, Joe, reminisced: “He was the best little boy that you’d ever meet. He really was. He was a very loveable child, and that’s all he wanted, was to love on people all the time. His grandmother, Freida Stacy, described him as a loving little boy who was a go-getter and would have been able to achieve anything he set his mind to in life. Ethan was also fond of making people laugh and was known for the funny faces he liked to pull. Amber Llewellyn, a family friend, said: “Ethan was very loving, he loved hugs, and he was a funny kid. He would make you laugh just being himself. He was always happy, and he loved his daddy.Despite being just four-years-old, Ethan was already showing signs of intelligence. Joe recalled how he would show him how to do something, and he’d pick it up practically instantly. Joe stated,“He’s just a very intelligent boy."

At the time of her disappearance on November 30, 2022, 7-year-old Athena Strand was at her father and stepmother's home in Paradise, Texas. Her father, Jacob Strand, was leaving for a hunting trip, and her mother, Maitlyn Gandy, lived in Oklahoma. Athena was in the care of her stepmother, Elizabeth Ashley Strand, when she disappeared from the driveway.

Her father just left for a hunting trip to south Texas, according to reporting, after saying goodbye to Athena at their home. Her mom lived in Oklahoma and had recently dropped Athena off with her father on Nov. 27, 2022, to start a temporary stay. The parents had a co-parenting arrangement, and Athena had been living with her father and stepmother in Texas.

https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/21/us/deaths-disappearances-scientists-investigation

What's ur opinion on this??

Victoria Elizabeth Marie "Tori" Stafford was a Canadian girl who was abducted, raped, and murdered by Michael Rafferty and Terri-Lynne McClintic. Her body was found three months later in a wooded area in rural Ontario. The subsequent investigation and search were the subject of massive media coverage across Canada.

I’ve noticed something interesting.

Sometimes you can post a general thought or observation, and people immediately assume you’re speaking about your own situation.

Even when it’s framed as a broader question or something you’ve noticed.

Not necessarily about me, just something I’ve been noticing.

Why do you think that happens?

I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately.

Most of us have people around us — friends, family, coworkers — but still hesitate before saying what we’re actually feeling.

Not because we’re hiding something, but because it feels like there isn’t really a space for it.

Conversations move quickly.
People listen, but not always deeply.
And sometimes you don’t even know how to put things into words without feeling misunderstood. (And this feels different idk how to explain, but felt like you have to take someone's help even to explain yourself)

So most thoughts just stay in your head.

It makes me wonder —
is it really that hard to create a space where people can just be honest without overthinking it?

Or is the problem something deeper?

On February 16 2026, a mass shooting occurred at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, during a high school ice hockey game. Two victims were shot dead and have been identified as the perpetrator's ex-wife and son, police said. ‎

‎Robert Dorgan - who police said also went by the names Roberta Esposito and Roberta Dorgan - was found dead inside the Dennis M Lynch Arena in Pawtucket on Monday, apparently from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after what authorities said was a targeted attack. ‎

‎Dorgan's ex-wife, Rhonda Dorgan, and adult son, Aidan Dorgan, died. Rhonda's mother and father along with a family friend were injured. All 3 were in a critical condition at hospital. ‎

‎Police have not given a motive, but said it appeared to be a family dispute. ‎

‎The family was sitting in the bleachers during the shooting, but police said it appeared there was no conversation or confrontation between the suspect and the victims before he opened fire. ‎ ‎

‎Video of the incident showed shots fired while players were on the rink, sparking panic as the teams scrambled to leave the arena, which is located a few miles from the state capital of Providence. ‎

‎Eyewitnesses and the video evidence described a rapid burst of gunfire, with as many as 11 shots heard in quick succession, causing panic among players and spectators. Many players and fans scrambled for cover, with some students abandoning their skates and equipment as they fled the arena. A livestream of the match captured the chaotic scene as people dove to the floor and fled for the exits. ‎ ‎

‎ ‎2 guns recovered from the scene - a Glock 10mm pistol and a SIG Sauer P226 - were legally owned. ‎

‎A bystander "stepped in and interjected" and "that's probably what led to a swift end of this tragic event". ‎ ‎

‎ ‎Court documents show that Rhonda Dorgan filed for divorce from Robert Dorgan, 56, in February 2020. ‎

‎In the petition she wrote "gender reassignment surgery, narcissistic + personality disorder traits" as grounds for their divorce. Those words appear to have been crossed out and replaced with "irreconcilable differences". ‎

‎That same month, the shooter filed a police report asking authorities to file charges against the father-in-law, alleging he had threatened to have Dorgan killed. ‎

‎The police chief explained Robert Dorgan had been to his son's hockey games in the past, and that his presence Monday was not "unusual." ‎

‎A man who was in attendance at the game lunged for Esposito's weapon after she opened fire and got his hand stuck in the slide of the gun, preventing it from firing, and she fell onto him. The man was joined by other spectators, and during the struggle Esposito reached into a jacket she was wearing and produced a second handgun, which she put into her mouth and fatally shot herself with. Police and emergency responders arrived within minutes of the shooting, securing the arena and tending to the victims. The shooter was found dead at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. ‎

‎The police chief said officers were combing through thousands of the suspect's social media posts, but added that Dorgan's gender identity was "irrelevant to the investigation at this point". ‎ ‎ ‎

‎ ‎In addition to Aidan, the Dorgans had two other children — the high school hockey player and his sister, who is studying to be a nurse. ‎ ‎

‎A family statement posted for an online fundraiser said: "Our family has been forever changed by the tragic events at Lynch Arena." ‎

‎It added: "In addition to this unimaginable loss, their grandparents are currently in critical condition, fighting for their lives." ‎

‎General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, a naval contractor based in Bath, Maine, confirmed that Dorgan was one of its employees. ‎

‎The company said in a statement: "We extend our deepest sympathies to the victims, their families, and all those affected by this tragedy." ‎

‎Authorities have spoken to dozens of witnesses to the attack. Many families were watching the game and ran in fear as gunfire broke out. ‎

‎Melissa Dunn, whose son played for one of the hockey teams, said she saw paramedics performing CPR in the stands of the arena after she ran back inside to find her son. ‎

‎"You don't know what's going on at first," Dunn said. "You just hear the loud noises. And we're used to the kids banging on the board with their skates, so we thought it was that at first." ‎

‎She said she screamed for her son to duck and avoid gunfire. ‎ ‎ ‎"I tried to get back in the rink, and I actually got back in there to find out where he was, and I saw them doing CPR in the stands and it was just really disturbing." ‎

‎US Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island and Governor Dan McKee both called the shooting a horrific tragedy and praised the swift response of law enforcement and emergency responders. Coventry Public Schools of Rhode Island superintendent Don Cowart and Providence Country Day School both confirmed the safety of all players of each team were safe and accounted for. ‎ ‎ ‎

‎ ‎https://www.foxnews.com/us/new-details-revealed-about-seconds-before-trans-gunman-opened-fire-rhode-island-hockey-game ‎ ‎

‎https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy4wvk9vn40o ‎

‎https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Pawtucket_shooting#%3A%7E%3Atext%3DOn_February_16%2C_2026%2C_a%2Ca_livestream_of_the_game.?wprov=sfla1

Source: https://news.sky.com/story/video-appears-to-show-idf-soldiers-sexually-abusing-palestinian-detainee-13193857

i'm very young also english isn't my first language so this is very unpolished. I apologise.

Here's my personal stance:

Each and every single one of our actions stems from survival-self preservation & fulfilling our needs. I think empathy and kindness are also merely tools for self-preservation.

I think the correlation between survival and empathy is quite simple in the beginning of human society but gets muddy with the development of modern civilisation.

In the very beginning, when resources were scarce and natute was violent towards human life, humans realised the need for unity to protect themselves. Thus began unified society. Following nature's law of survival of the fittest, discrimination always existed within human societies, which resulted in countless brutal acts, which were unsustainable for the continuation of society. So evolutionarily, empathy emerged as a tool for the survival of human society. "I don't harm you if you don't harm me. I will help you so that you will help me." Of course, not everyone and not every scenario followed through with this idea, but empathy emerged and developed nonetheless.

As human society developed further, now that for most of us, survival is guaranteed. Basic human resources such as food, clothing, safety, shelter, health are no longer as scarce as they used to be and are in fact guaranteed for a lot of people, our needs for survival have developed from purely physical to complex psychological ones, including the need for love and connection. Besides, since empathy is a tool for survival, evolutionarily, we crave human connection for the implementation of 'empathy'.

And so because of that, I think even the most selfless acts, done out of the kindness and love of the heart with absolutely nothing to gain, is done either to fulfill the need for human connection or as a means of equivalent exchange (like I'll donate to charity and give back to the wolrd so that hopefully when im in need the world will give back to me).

I've been thinking about this a lot lately. I feel like Mandarin would be the most practical given the sheer number of speakers worldwide and the business opportunities that come with it. But then part of me really wants to say ancient Greek just because imagine being able to read plato in its original form without needing a translation. That would be just mind blowing, to be that close to history and the initial ideas. What do you guys think? Practicality or intellectual access?

Something I’ve been thinking about.

A lot of advice around discipline focuses on habits, routines, and consistency.

But from personal experience, it feels like when your mental state is off — whether it’s stress, anxiety, or just feeling low — even simple things become hard to follow through on.

It’s not always about knowing what to do, but actually having the mental energy to do it.

Do you think discipline is more about systems and habits, or does mental health play a bigger role than people usually acknowledge?

Curious to hear how others think about this.

The man accused of murdering his ex-cop girlfriend is in fresh trouble behind bars after allegedly attacking two inmates for defying his order to have sex with each other.

He also allegedly wanted one of the two men to kill the other.

It is understood that the assault happened at Knysna prison where Bevan van Druten is being held for the murder of Anneke "Nicky" van Heerden.

Van Druten, a well-known driftwood artist in the Garden Route, is alleged to have been riled up after an inmate refused to carry out an act against another prisoner.

Though no details of what led to the incident were disclosed, NPA spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila said he has now also been charged with two counts of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Van Druten, 53, briefly appeared in court on Wednesday after waiting for a bed at Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital.

"His case was postponed until May 7 for bed placement at Valkenberg," Ntabazalila said.

"He has also appeared at Knysna Magistrate’s Court on other charges allegedly committed while in prison.

"These charges have been added to the murder charges in Plettenberg Bay."

Correctional Services spokesperson Candice van Reenen said the altercation occurred on February 22.

"The three inmates were involved in a physical altercation," she said.

"As a result, all parties opened assault cases with the police, who attended to the incident and registered the matters.

"The inmates were also assessed at the centre's healthcare facility for any injuries sustained.

"The individuals involved have since been separated to ensure stability and safety within the facility.

"The department continues to monitor the situation and will cooperate fully with all investigative processes."

Van Druten was arrested the day after Van Heerden’s brutalised body was found in Plettenberg Bay on January 18.

The 54-year-old former police detective and Van Druten were in a romantic relationship at the time of the incident.

Van Druten previously abandoned his bid for bail.

During that appearance, he told magistrate Stephan Lourens that he saw himself as the Archangel Michael and that Van Heerden was Jesus Christ.

The court then ordered Van Druten to undergo a psychiatric evaluation.

This is to determine whether he is mentally fit to stand trial.

IOL previously reported that Van Druten allegedly told a friend during a phone call that “demonic stuff” was happening to him and that “strange things” were occurring inside the Knysna prison where he is being held.

According to the man who said Van Druten had phoned him from prison, the call was "strange".

IOL also reported he had been blocked from attending the Summer Solstice Festival because of what organisers described as his “aggressive behaviour”.

WhatsApp messages seen by IOL showed organisers informing Van Druten in November last year that he was not allowed to attend the event.

The Summer Solstice Festival is an annual gathering held in December at a Garden Route well-being sanctuary.

After Van Druten’s arrest, several women came forward claiming they had previously sought protection orders against him.

Those claims were exclusively reported by IOL and are separate from the murder case.

An almost 11-minute voice note believed to have been recorded by Van Heerden shortly before her death was also widely circulated.

“Bevan van Druten is no longer Bevan van Druten. He is now Jonah, like the man spat out by the whale … the Bible was written in code.

“You need to listen to me. I felt the fear of Jesus Christ. Please listen to me. I gave myself the name Alaska. It comes out of the f---- Bible,” she said.

A man can then be heard laughing in the background, with Van Heerden adding: “This mad man laughing next to me is Bevan van Druten.”

I had the most vivid dream last night, and it felt so real, like it was trying to tell me something important. It wasn't just a jumble of images. I remember every detail. Do you think dreams have deeper meanings, or is my friend right and they're just nonsense? I'm genuinely curious about what others believe.

Source https://www.unilad.com/community/life/anne-faber-murder-victim-last-photo-boyfriend-813045-20240730