India Oxenberg Miranda Derrick Deserves Sympathy ... I Was Brainwashed Too
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Former NXIVM sex cult member India Oxenberg says folks need to cut TikTok star Miranda Derrick some slack ... 'cause she may well be in a cult and not even realize she's been brainwashed.
India, who broke free from NXIVM after 7 years under the cult's spell, tells TMZ ... she's known about Miranda's alleged cult, 7M Films, for years and thinks it's likely Miranda doesn't fully understand the influence the group is exerting over her life.
Miranda denies 7M is a cult, and says she's not some mindless zombie under founder Robert Shinn's control -- pushing back against a narrative seen in the new "Dancing for the Devil" Netflix doc -- but India says groups like 7M and NXIVM have perfected the art of controlling communication with those on the outside.
Boeing Air Canada Jet Flames Shoot Out During Takeoff ... Forces Emergency Landing
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1:22 PM PT -- Air Canada released a statement on this incident, acknowledging they did have an engine issue on this plane -- while noting the engine itself wasn't on fire, despite how it looked.
Update on flight AC872 from June 5: pic.twitter.com/lkruMaM7KH
— Air Canada (@AirCanada) June 7, 2024 @AirCanada
They write, "Our pilots are highly skilled professionals well trained to safely manage such incidents and in this case the situation was quickly stabilized as per our standard procedures and the aircraft landed normally." They say the passengers were able to deplane safely.
A Boeing jet nearly caught fire in mid-air ... with new footage showing the massive craft shooting flames from its wing in the middle of takeoff.
Wisconsin High School Dad Blocks Superintendent from Daughter ... On Graduation Stage
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A Wisconsin dad is under fire for rushing the stage at his daughter's high school graduation to shove a school official from the handshake lineup ... and some think race is involved.
This went down at Baraboo High School last week, when they were holding their ceremony for the outgoing seniors -- and video captured this awkward moment ... when a girl was walking across the stage and preparing to shake hands with school district bigwigs.
The superintendent, who's Black, is at the end of the line and he's ready to put 'er there -- but the girl's father pops up out of nowhere from the crowd, whisking him away fast.
Deadly Shooting CA Gunman Opens Fire At Passing Cars ... Father of Four Killed
A gunman unloaded a full clip of bullets at passing cars on a busy California street -- and he ended up killing a dad ... something that was caught on video.
The horrifying incident played out in Riverside County Monday -- where law enforcement alleges 39-year-old Julio Rodarte opened fire at vehicles that were cruising down a road ... randomly shooting into traffic as he walked down the sidewalk in broad daylight.
Surveillance video shows the shooter opening fire with what looks to be a semiautomatic ... pointing at cars from close range and repeatedly pulling the trigger. At one point, you see him unload an entire magazine, tossing it to the ground before loading another clip.
Tragic Death Woman Struck & Killed by Train ... While Trying to Take Selfie
A woman suffered a tragic accident in Mexico that ended with her losing her life -- this while trying to capture a photo while a train passed ... which ended up hitting and killing her.
As documented in new harrowing footage that's making the rounds ... a 29-year-old woman in Hidalgo, Mexico recently approached a railway track to take a selfie as the CPKC's Final Spike Steam Tour train plowed ahead at full speed.
While the train blasted its horn near the gathering fans -- who came together to witness the train on its famous journey from Canada to Mexico City, a major attraction for locals -- the woman didn't move far enough out of the way ... and she was struck straight in the head.
Famous Chinese Waterfall This Attraction's All Wet!!! Vid Exposes Pipes Feeding Falls
Yuntai Waterfall, a major tourist attraction in China's Yuntai Mountain Park, might see a decline in visitors ... as a new video making the rounds suggests it's, at least partially, bogus!
The waterfall, which boasts an impressive rating from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and its actual water source, are suddenly under a microscope after drone footage on social media showed a pipe supplying water going over the 1,000-foot falls.
The source of Asia's highest #waterfall is a water pipe?😅 In Xiuwu County, Henan Province, the Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area boasts the "highest waterfall in Asia," the Yuntai Mountain Waterfall, with a staggering drop of 314 meters.
— Shanghai Daily (@shanghaidaily) June 4, 2024 @shanghaidaily
A man discovered with a #drone on Tuesday that… pic.twitter.com/m4EJ7rjQz7
Check it out ... you can see water, clear as day, gushing out of pipes located in between rocks -- and it's obviously feeding what most believed was a natural attraction.
NHL Bringing Stanley Cup Final To Deaf Community ... Special Alternate Telecast
A new, one-of-a-kind broadcast will be available during this year's Stanley Cup Final ... the NHL just revealed it's going to offer a telecast of the championship series entirely in American Sign Language.
The league announced the unique broadcast of the Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers contests will begin when the puck drops on Game 1 on Saturday.
NHL in ASL will feature live Deaf broadcasters providing real-time coverage of play-by-play and color commentary in ASL for the 2024 #StanleyCup Final. The broadcast is available on @ESPNPlus & @Sportsnet+.
— NHL (@NHL) June 5, 2024 @NHL
📺: @EdmontonOilers vs. @FlaPanthers Game 1 on Saturday, June 8 at 8p ET pic.twitter.com/CeJBixCiH2
It will feature Jason Altmann -- a third-generation Deaf -- and Noah Blankenship ... who works in the Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services in Denver.
Kim Kardashian My Voice Is 'Distinct & Annoying' ... Yes, I'm Aware of It
Kim Kardashian has her fair share of critics ... but she may be her harshest one, giving an honest review of her speaking voice in a sit-down with Chloë Sevigny.
The reality TV icon joined the actress for Variety's "Actors on Actors" series ... which already sparked backlash for including Kim, a relative acting newcomer. Yet, KK seemingly addressed the criticism head-on, poking fun at her infamous vocal fry by describing it as "distinct and annoying."
The remark came about after Kim admitted she was interested in giving accents a try in future acting projects ... as she's set to appear in an untitled legal drama from "American Horror Story" boss Ryan Murphy.
NASA'S BOEING STARLINER HISTORIC ASTRONAUT MISSION LIFTS OFF!!! ... After Failed Attempts
The third time was the charm for Boeing's long-delayed Starliner crewed mission ... which finally blasted off into orbit for its first piloted test flight to the International Space Station.
The United Launch Alliance's Atlas V powered up into the skies Wednesday from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station -- with veteran U.S. astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and copilot Sunita "Suni" Williams on board ... streaming live on NASA's website.
Butch and Suni's cosmic commute will see them spend just over 24 hours traveling to the space station. After docking Thursday, they'll settle into their new home for the next 8 days ... joining the 7 astronauts and cosmonauts already on board the orbiting lab.
Actor Jonathan Tucker On Video Charging Into L.A. Home ... To Help in Home Invasion
Jonathan Tucker didn't even have time to put shoes on when a man walked right into his neighbor's house ... with startling new video showing him jumping into action barefoot.
The actor -- best known for the TV shows "Westworld" and "Kingdom" -- appeared on doorbell camera footage from his neighbors' house Sunday night when he rushed to their aid after a man allegedly pushed his way into the Hancock Park home.
Check out the clip obtained by KCAL News ... Jonathan has a bag slung over his shoulder and walks quickly into the house while screams can be heard from inside. Video from the street later shows JT running out with one of the kids in his arms.
BOLD BIRD LANDS ON REPORTER'S HEAD Ahead of WH Live Shot!!!
One White House reporter got an unexpected news flash of her own when a bird decided her head was the perfect perch just before she went live ... and it's all on video!
Peep the clip -- NewsNation's Kellie Meyer was all set to start reporting outside the White House when a daring bird decided her head was prime real estate for a quick pit stop, fluttering up and clearly ready for its close-up.
At first glance, it might seem like your run-of-the-mill pigeon, but upon closer inspection, it might actually be a white-winged or mourning dove. Whatever it is, Kellie's split-second reaction is pure gold.
ELON MUSK TRIBE'S STARLINK HOOKUP RESULTS IN PORN ADDICTION!!!
Nine months after Elon Musk hooked up a remote Amazon tribe to the internet, there's been some major issues -- mainly a porn addiction ravaging the community's young men.
The Marubo tribe's elders have come forward to admit that while the Tesla founder's Starlink service was initially a huge celebration for them, it's all turned into a mess ... 'cause some of the previously chaste tribe's men are now displaying "aggressive sexual behavior."
One tribesman, Alfredo Marubo, spoke to The New York Times about it ... saying some men are even sharing explicit videos in group chats, and he's concerned they're gonna want to mimic the graphic content they're seeing on screen.
FDA Advisers Discussing MDMA as Treatment for PTSD But Ultimately Vote It Down
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4:22 PM PT -- And just like that, the FDA advisers who were mulling over using ecstasy to treat people with PTSD just suggested it ain't happening ... voting against it.
In a 10-1 vote -- with the one person voting for MDMA's use -- the recommendation fell flat ... although the FDA has the final decision. They often run with the committee's vote.
A pharmaceutical version of MDMA, also known as midomafetamine, could become a new treatment for PTSD ... as advisers for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are considering whether to recommend it for approval.
The panel gathered Tuesday to discuss a treatment developed by Lykos Therapeutics ... which has conducted 2 controlled trials to test how MDMA might help those suffering from PTSD, in addition to therapy.
Of course, MDMA is more widely known as the party drug molly, or ecstasy.
Giant Venomous Flying Spiders Invading New York Any Day Now ... Not Friendly Neighborhood Type!!!
Peter Parker's got company ... an invasive species of spider is preparing to invade New York, and these arachnids can fly through the air like Spider-Man! 😬
Folks in New York and New Jersey are bracing for the imminent arrival of the Joro spider, a giant venomous species of 8-legged critters known for their ability to parachute around town. They've been spreading up the eastern seaboard, heading directly for the Northeast.
Get a load of this ... female Joro spiders have leg spans reaching up to 4 inches, and are known to use their silk webs to make balloon shapes that allow them to be carried through the air.
Rep. JOHN ROSE SON STEALS SHOW AT HOUSE SPEECH ... Silly Faces, Tongue Out!!!
Tennessee Congressman John Rose's son was ready for his close-up ... as you can see from this mega viral clip of him upstaging his dad on Capitol Hill.
Check out the clip -- 6-year-old Guy was bored outta his mind on Monday sitting behind dad as he spoke out against last week's hush money conviction of Donald Trump ... and resorts to making silly faces in full frame of the C-SPAN camera.
The little dude mischievously begins sticking out his tongue and dramatically rolling his eyes -- all made even more hilarious given the super serious nature of his dad's talk.
Music Producer The-Dream Sued by Protégé for Sexual Battery, Abuse, Trafficking
The-Dream is facing a number of troubling allegations -- including sexual battery, abuse and trafficking -- in a new lawsuit from a woman who claims she was his former protégé.
The artist -- who is best known for writing music for Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Mariah Carey, not to mention his own music -- is being sued by Chanaaz Mangroe, who claims the producer lured her into a relationship with false promises of launching her singing career but ended up subjecting her to "violent sexual acts and vicious psychological torture."
Per the docs, obtained by TMZ, Mangroe -- who says she was raised in the Netherlands -- was thrilled when The-Dream offered to sponsor the extension of her work visa in 2014 ... allowing her to further grow her career in the U.S.