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Mom who lost 3 kids in Louisiana shooting still has a bullet lodged in her face, cousin says

Mom who lost 3 kids in Louisiana shooting still has a bullet lodged in her face, cousin says

A Louisiana woman recovering in the hospital after the weekend rampage that killed eight children and rocked Shreveport was a dedicated mother to her two young sons and daughter, who were fatally shot by their father, her cousin said Tuesday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The cousin said Christina Snow was one of the two women shot Sunday morning by Shamar Elkins, 31. “All she worked for was her kids and all she talked about was her kids,” Jamarckus Snow told NBC News on Tuesday. “It’s devastating.” Christina Snow and Elkins’ wife, Shaneiqua Pugh, were both injured in the shooting that unfolded across several locations. Seven of Elkins’ children, as well as a cousin, were killed. Their mothers identified them as Jayla Elkins, 3; Shayla Elkins, 5; Kayla Pugh, 6; Layla Pugh, 7; Markaydon Pugh, 10; Sariahh Snow, 11; Khedarrion Snow, 6; and Braylon Snow, 5. Elkins died after he carjacked a person at gunpoint, according to police. It’s unclear if he died by suicide …

People keep trespassing near cave filled with bats infected by Ebola’s cousin

People keep trespassing near cave filled with bats infected by Ebola’s cousin

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. You do not want to contract Marburg virus disease (MVD). Formerly known as Marburg hemorrhagic fever, it belongs to the same family as Ebola and displays many of the same fatal symptoms including massive internal bleeding and organ failure.  Luckily, epidemiologists have long worked to identify and monitor locations designated as known Marburg virus reservoirs.These include places like Python Cave inside Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park. But according to a startling report published in the journal Current Biology this week, visitors to the scenic ecological reserve have routinely ignored clear warnings to stay far away from the caverns. After almost 9,000 hours of recorded activity, authors tallied over 200 human incursions into Python Cave, including international tourists and school children. While no reported cases were tied to these instances, the study’s authors warn that future contact could put visitors (and untold others) at risk of contracting the nightmarish virus. Cases of Marburg virus disease are thankfully rare, but they …

Lady Sarah Chatto steps into the spotlight once again to support favourite cousin King Charles

Lady Sarah Chatto steps into the spotlight once again to support favourite cousin King Charles

Lady Sarah Chatto joined her fellow royal family members on Tuesday to honour what would have been the late monarch’s 100th birthday. The artist, who is the daughter of Princess Margaret and David Armstrong-Jones, stepped out alongside the King and Queen and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh to view the final design for the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II at the British Museum in London.  © Getty ImagesSarah made a low-key appearance at the British Museum Echoing the beautifully sunny spring morning, Lady Sarah, 61,  chose a vibrant colour palette of pink and orange for her chosen outfit, wearing a striking orange cardigan over a hot pink shirt, over which she wore a stylish navy blue coat. Lady Sarah, who is the president of the Royal Ballet School, was all smiles as she departed the British Museum, the visit being just one event to mark the late Queen’s centenary year. © Getty ImagesKing Charles speaks with British artist Tracey Emin, next to British broadcaster Claudia Winkleman Stars and royals gather As well as her …

Prince William’s cousin Amelia Windsor reveals glimpse inside sister Marina’s private hen weekend

Prince William’s cousin Amelia Windsor reveals glimpse inside sister Marina’s private hen weekend

Lady Amelia Windsor took to Instagram on Saturday to reveal a small glimpse inside the private hen do of her sister, Lady Marina Windsor. The Duke Of Kent‘s granddaughter, 30, posted a photo on her Instagram Story showing her sister, Lady Marina, 33, wearing a white crop top and floaty skirt, as well as ballet pumps and a cream fluffy cardigan.  © InstagramAmelia shared a glimpse inside her sister’s hen do She had her hands in the air and was wearing a pink cowgirl hat, as were her friends, as she walked with a small suitcase outside what seemed to be a train station. The bride-to-be was all smiles as she kicked off her hen weekend with the ladies closest to her. Amelia tagged Marina and added a bride emoji. Lady Marina’s engagement © InstagramThe couple got engaged last summer The hen do came after Lady Marina got engaged to Nico Macauley, a 32-year-old account executive with the American IT security firm Zscaler, in June 2025. The royal, who is the eldest daughter of the …

19 Kids and Counting’s Amy Duggar King reacts to cousin Joseph’s arrest

19 Kids and Counting’s Amy Duggar King reacts to cousin Joseph’s arrest

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more 19 Kids and Counting alum Amy Duggar King has expressed her “utter shock” about her cousin Joseph Duggar’s arrest on a molestation charge, after he was accused of sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl in Florida. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday that Joseph, 31, had been arrested after a police detective in Tonitown, Arkansas, contacted them about a report of sexual abuse. The victim reported that, during a vacation to Panama City Beach in 2020, when she was nine, Joseph “repeatedly” requested that she sit on his lap and next to him on a couch, according to police. Amy – the niece of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, who were raising 19 kids in the TLC television show — is speaking out …

Dad and son ‘had 25 beers then killed cousin, 4, in horror 60pmh crash | UK | News

Dad and son ‘had 25 beers then killed cousin, 4, in horror 60pmh crash | UK | News

Peter was thrown from the car (Image: Facebook) A father and son were “in a fury” in a road chase before a crash in which a four-year-old boy died, a jury has heard. Owen Maughan, 27, and his father Patrick Maughan, 54, appeared at Maidstone Crown Court on Monday, accused of the murder of Peter Maughan, four, on June 1 last year. Prosecutor Richard Jory KC told Maidstone Crown Court that the pair had spent the day drinking in Rochester, Kent, before Owen Maughan began driving them home in a Ford Ranger pick-up truck. Owen Maughan had about 12 bottles of beer, and Patrick had about 13 pints, the jury heard, after they had been drinking in the Jolly Knight pub and City Wall wine bar. During the journey on the A2 motorway, they saw Owen’s cousin Hayley travelling in a second pick-up truck with her partner Lovell Mahon, who was driving, and their children Peter, four, and his then one-year-old sister Annarica Maughan. Mr Jory said: “For reasons that weren’t and aren’t clear, Owen …

Late Queen’s cousin Flora Vesterberg shines in ‘non-traditional’ maternity dress

Late Queen’s cousin Flora Vesterberg shines in ‘non-traditional’ maternity dress

Flora Vesterberg, the first cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II, announced her pregnancy on 19 January in a heartwarming social media post, where she shared a picture of herself standing beside her husband of five years, Timothy Vesterberg. The 31-year-old is known for her traditional, classically elegant style, often going for more understated and modern looks. With this picture, we got our first glimpse at her maternity style, and it seems that she’s matching the very high bar set by the other British royals, namely the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex. As identified by royal style blogger @royalfashionpolice on Instagram, the relative of King Charles opted for her ‘Clarisia’ dress from Erdem, one of the Duchess of Edinburgh’s go-to brands. The piece was a navy blue midi dress, with a white floral design, a belted waist and a flared skirt. She looked stunning, with a pair of pearl earrings matching the pattern on her dress, as she gently rested her hand on her baby bump. Her choice of dress aligns with a cultural …

Maria Shriver calls cousin Caroline Kennedy ‘a rock’ amid Tatiana Schlossberg’s death at 35

Maria Shriver calls cousin Caroline Kennedy ‘a rock’ amid Tatiana Schlossberg’s death at 35

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ex-wife, journalist Maria Shriver, has shared an emotional tribute honoring Tatiana Schlossberg after her death at age 35. Schlossberg — the daughter of Shriver’s cousin Caroline Kennedy — died Tuesday, weeks after she announced her terminal cancer diagnosis. “I return to this space today to pay tribute to my sweet, beloved Tatiana, who left this earth today,” Shriver, 70, wrote on Instagram, sharing several pictures of her late cousin. “I return to this space to pay tribute and honor her loving and supportive family, who came together and did everything they possibly could do to help her. I return to this space heartbroken because Tatiana loved life. She loved her life, and she fought like hell to try to save it.” “I …

Maria Shriver ‘blown away’ by cousin Tatiana Schlossberg announcing terminal cancer diagnosis

Maria Shriver ‘blown away’ by cousin Tatiana Schlossberg announcing terminal cancer diagnosis

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Maria Shriver has shared her support for her cousin Tatiana Schlossberg, who announced her terminal cancer diagnosis in a devastating essay over the weekend. The journalist and former First Lady of California shared on her social media platforms: “If you can only read one thing today, please make/take the time for this extraordinary piece of writing by my cousin Caroline’s extraordinary daughter Tatiana.” Shriver, 70, said she was “blown away” by Schlossberg, 35, who is the granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy and the daughter of Shriver’s first cousin Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg. “This piece is about what she has been going through for the last year and a half. It’s an ode to all the doctors and nurses who toil on …