The accused accomplice and rumored lover of a Georgia beauty queen claimed Thursday that he’s innocent and “nobody wanted” her then-estranged husband dead in the alleged murder-for-hire plot in the Bahamas. Lindsay Shiver‘s ex-boyfriend Terrance “Adrien” Bethel was arrested alongside the mom of three and alleged hitman Faron “Faylo” Newbold in July 2023, when the trio was accused of attempting to kill former Auburn football captain Robert Shiver. The plot was foiled when local police unearthed texts that detailed the planned hit during an unrelated investigation of a break-in at the waterfront bar where Bethel worked. Lindsay Shiver allegedly sent a photo…

Travelers onboard cruise ships around the world are taking a new approach to souvenirs by bringing — and leaving — rubber ducks around boats. The trend has people purchasing rubber ducks and hiding them in spots around cruise ships. Over the last year alone, TikTok videos garnering thousands of views show users hiding and finding ducks like it’s a game.In one Facebook group, named “Cruising Ducks,” which has more than 284,000 members, the trend is described as a “cute and entertaining way to have a blast on cruises and to brighten others’ days.”HUGE RUBBER DUCK APPEARS IN MAINE HARBOR, AMUSES RESIDENTS: ‘IT’S WONDERFUL’Reports…

A bus carrying several wedding guests while speeding down a roadway plunged into a ravine in southeastern Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least seven people, according to rescuers and officials.The crash occurred near Quetta, the capital of the Balochistan Province. Authorities did not immediately know what caused the crash, though an investigation was underway.The Associated Press reported that Wasim Baig, a spokesperson for the health department, said the bodies of the victims and of 17 others who were injured in the crash were taken to an area hospital.28 CONFIRMED DEAD IN PAKISTAN AFTER BUS PLUNGES INTO ROCKY RAVINE Some of…

Kudahithi Sands is envisaged as a home away from home for the super rich. ADVERTISEMENTWith villas rising out of the reef above crystal blue waters, the Maldives are synonymous with luxury. Most of the 1.8 million tourists who visited the South Asian island state last year are on the deep-pocketed side. But the super-rich will soon have an even more exclusive option: a private island they can bid to stay on.The new concept is being piloted by Mohamed Ali Janah, group chairman of Hotels and Resorts Investment Maldives Group (HARIM Group) and a special advisor to UN Tourism.“I am building the…

As Hurricane Helene roared outside, the wind howling and branches snapping, John Savage went to his grandparents’ bedroom to make sure they were OK.“We heard one snap and I remember going back there and checking on them,” the 22-year-old said of his grandparents, Marcia, 74, and Jerry, 78, who were lying in bed. “They were both fine, the dog was fine.”But not long after, Savage and his father heard a “boom” — the sound of one of the biggest trees on the property in Beech Island, South Carolina, crashing on top of his grandparents’ bedroom and killing them.“All you could…

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram!Is popcorn good for you? The puffed up corn kernels are a crunchy, satisfying snack with surprising health benefits. However, what you top popcorn with matters.What is popcorn, what are the health benefits, and which type is healthiest? Dietitians discuss the nutritional value of popcorn, their top picks, and which popcorn to limit or avoid.What is popcorn?Popcorn is a whole-grain snack from the corn plant, also known as maize. Popcorn comes from a specific type of corn kernel that…

Cafestol is a natural compound found in unfiltered coffee that may benefit certain aspects of metabolic health. New research suggests that 6 milligrams of cafestol twice daily for 12 weeks might slightly reduce weight and body fat but not improve insulin sensitivity or glucose tolerance.Experts say more research is needed, but in moderation, consuming unfiltered coffee may offer health benefits.Cafestol is a natural diterpene compound found in coffee, particularly coffee brewed through unfiltered methods, such as boiled, Turkish, French press, and espresso coffee.It adds to coffee’s flavor and aroma and may possess certain health benefits. In recent years, a team…

Deutsche Bank is striking a cautious tone on Dover ‘s stock ahead of the industrial conglomerate’s upcoming earnings report. Jim Cramer is saying don’t fall for it. The firm’s wariness on Dover lands not long after the Federal Reserve began its rate-cutting cycle – generally seen as a positive development for economically sensitive corners of the market such as industrials. That’s because lower rates are typically good for businesses’ capital expenditure levels. And yet a recent pair of research reports on industrials – from Deutsche Bank and Barclays – paints a decidedly mixed view on Dover and the group overall, which includes…

Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesDenim-crazed consumers are turning to Levi Strauss & Co for new jeans, but the company’s overall business is being dragged down by its Dockers brand, which the company is now considering selling off, it announced Wednesday. Sales at Levi’s brand were up 5% during its fiscal third quarter — the biggest gain in two years — but overall revenue came in flat and lower than Wall Street had expected. Shares of Levi’s fell more than 8% in extended trading Wednesday.Here’s how the denim-maker performed compared with what Wall Street was anticipating, based on a survey of analysts by…

As rescuers continue to pluck the human survivors from the floodwaters left by Hurricane Helene, some are turning their attention to other survivors in need — pets and farm animals trapped in the storm-drenched south. Others showed horses in ravaged rural communities being pulled through chest-deep waters — including one video of Good Samaritans freeing a number of them from a flooded farm, which owners told Newsweek had been perilously left behind after workers were unable to reach them in the storm. And in Catawba, South Carolina, 11 horses were rescued in one operation during the thick of the flooding…

Like many sports greats before him, Chicago Blackhawks phenom Connor Bedard has joined Fanatics for an exclusive memorabilia and collectibles partnership.  Tom Brady, Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper and fellow hockey stars Alex Ovechkin and Auston Matthews have all joined Fanatics Authentic. Bedard, the 2023 No. 1 overall selection in the NHL Draft and 2024 Calder Trophy winner as the top rookie in the league, explained his excitement about joining Fanatics’ roster of great athletes with this deal.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXBUSINESS.COM “Getting to know their group and learn about all the work they put into creating really…

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Join Fox News for access to this content You have reached your maximum number of articles. Log in or create an account FREE of charge to continue reading. By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News’ Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive. Please enter a valid email address. Having trouble? Click here. China is marking the 75th year of Communist Party rule.No festivities have been announced for the anniversary, save for a flag-raising ceremony and an honor guard march. Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Chinese head of state Xi…

China’s rapidly expanding visa-free scheme aims to boost tourism. ADVERTISEMENTAfter Norway was added to China’s visa-free list earlier in September, five more European countries have made the cut.Citizens of Cyprus, Denmark, Greece, Portugal and Slovenia have now been granted visa waivers for the Asian nation, bringing the total number of European countries up to 18.Tourists from these countries will be able to enter China visa-free from 15 October.In July, tourists from Poland, Australia and New Zealand were also granted unrestricted entry to China until the end of 2025.Since the start of 2024, the scheme has been announced in stages, with…

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Oil myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.Oil prices rose again on Wednesday after Iran’s missile attack on Israel deepened fears that the Middle East was heading for a full-scale regional war that could disrupt energy supplies to the global market. Brent crude, the international benchmark, was up 2.6 per cent at $75.47 a barrel after earlier jumping as high as $76.14. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate was up 2.8 per cent at $71.80 a barrel.Traders and analysts warned of potential disruption to energy exports if the violence in the Middle…