Missing Missouri teen located hundreds of miles from home

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A Missouri teen who went missing in December was located hiding in the closet of a registered s*x offender in Colorado, 700 miles away from home.

The teen managed to help police locate her after she was able to send a message on Instagram. From the moment of her disappearance until her rescue, her social media accounts had been inactive.

She was reported missing by her father when the school called him on December 6 to inform him she missed classes that day.

When she was able to access her Instagram account four months after vanishing, investigators were able to track down the IP address where the account was logged into.

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When they arrived at the door of 44-year-old registered sex offender Maximilian Bondrescu, in Fort Collins, just outside Denver, on April 15, he denied ever meeting the girl. However, given his status on the sex offender registry, police returned with a warrant three days later. They searched his house and found the teen hiding inside a closet.

According to the Daily Mail, Bondrescu has been “charged with child abuse, harboring a minor, obstructing a peace officer, second-degree assault, and false imprisonment after allegedly locking the girl in a room for extended periods and using threats to keep her compliant.”

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Upon her rescue, the teen reported that she and Bondrescu started communicating in November 2024. They first used the app called Boo, but later switched to SnapChat.

They agreed for him to help her run away from home.

Bondrescu rented a car and picked her up from her Missouri home. He then drove her to Colorado, avoiding toll roads.

The missing Missouri teen was found in the 800 block of Warren Landing in Fort Collins, Colorado. KUSA

According to the police, the girl wore and mask and sunglasses on the rare occasions she was let outside. She also revealed that Bondrescu forced her to work for his snow plowing company FoCo Sno GO.

She didn’t have any access to her social media account because he smashed her phone the moment he took her to his house. However, he then gave her one of his old phones, unaware the Instagram app was still installed. It was then that the teen was able to send a message, hoping someone would see it.

Bondrescu is being held on $500,000 bond. His court date is scheduled for Monday, May 5, according to Larimer County Jail records.

Fort Collins Police Assistant Chief Kristy Volesky said, “The importance of the work done by the Fort Collins Police Cyber Crime Unit, and similar units across the nation play a vital role in helping to keep our children safe.”

“Had it not been for the diligent work of these detectives, the juvenile could have continued to be victimized. Our investigators will now work closely with the District Attorney’s Office to ensure justice for this child.”

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She used a rollator to show kindness to her neighbor

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Life, at its core, has always been all about kindness. A warm smile when we feel like our world has shattered into a million pieces, a helping hand when we feel like there is no way out, a word of comfort in a moment of doubt — these things, thought they may seem small, have the power to change someone’s world forever and leave a lasting impact.

At around 5 o’clock, I noticed my elderly neighbor who lives a couple of blocks away, Miss Inez. She was moving slowly using her rollator. On both sides of the handles, two big grocery bags were swaying. One of them contained canned foods and a loaf of bread, and in the other one there was something warm wrapped in a towel.

Elderly woman used a rollator to show kindness to her neighbor six blocks away.

I approached her and asked her if she needed help. Miss Inez looked at me and said, “Well, I am just bringing some warm food to the Mitchell boy. His mom’s unwell, and he’s been by himself the past three nights.”

I was stunned — this elderly woman could barely move or take care of herself, yet there she was, helping another person in need.

For someone her age, six blocks wasn’t a short distance, but she was determined to get to the boy’s house.

Elderly woman used a rollator to show kindness to her neighbor six blocks away.
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Of course, I accompanied her and helped her with the bags, and that’s when I noticed a note taped to the top of the container with the homemade soup, “You are important.”

When the boy opened the door, I could see he was visibly weak. He took the bags and thanked Miss Inez for her kind deed.

Soon, the word of the kindness of this sweet elderly neighbor spread around and everyone wanted to be part of the story that united the entire neighborhood.

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People helped the boy, and they also helped Miss Inez with her errands and everyday tasks.

I guess it’s true when they say that even the tiniest act of kindness can go a long way.

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Poll shows majority of Maine voters against re-electing Collins

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Susan Collins, serving as the senior United States senator from Maine as a member of the Republican party, has held her seat since 1997, and according to a recent poll, people from Maine believe she shouldn’t be running again in 2026.

The survey, which shows that 71 percent of potential voters do not believe she deserves yet another term, was published by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center Thursday.

Additionally, 21 percent of the survey responders said they would likely support Senator Collins’ attempt to run for the Senate.

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Collins has frequently opposed President Trump’s policies. She has voted against his nominees, including Kash Patel for FBI Director and Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, and has strongly criticized his tariff decisions.

While most Republicans oppose Collins’ push to return to Congress, they are not certain who should run for her seat.

A number of Trump supporters criticized Collins for not supporting the president’s political strategies and decisions fully. Instead, she sometimes sided with the Democrats which made it harder for Trump to push through his planned reforms. Among the rest, Collins voted against Trump’s tax overhaul and the changes to the Affordable Care Act during his first term in office.

Senator Susan Collins has held her seat since 1997, and according to a recent poll, people from Maine believe she shouldn't be running again.

Despite Maine’s overall Democratic lean in national politics, Senator Collins has managed to remain the state’s longest-serving member of Congress because of her influence over federal spending decisions, particularly those affecting her home state.  

Without Senator Collins on the ballot, Republicans may experience a hard time winning the seat.

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Donald Trump under fire for telling huge lie about ‘one of most disprovable data points’ during first 100 days interview

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President Donald Trump spoke about the progress the country has made under his leadership during an interview with an ABC marking his first 100 days in office.

He made some bald statements, some of which dubious.

Despite receiving criticism regarding many of his decisions, especially those related to immigration, the controversial tariffs, and overhauling the federal government, Trump claimed he made America “a respected country again.”

Sitting down with ABC news anchor and senior national correspondent Terry Moran, Trump claimed the country is doing great. “Prices are down, gasoline is down, energy is down. Tourism is going to be way up—wait until you see the numbers. Tourism is way up,” he said from the Oval Office.

Donald Trump under fire for telling huge lie about ‘one of most disprovable data points’ during first 100 days interview.
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Moran was quick to point out that federal data contradicted Trump’s claim about tourism, showing that tourism is actually down, not up. However, the president doubled down, stating once again that the tourism is doing great and that the real numbers would be out in the months to come.

The National Travel and Tourism Office, a federal agency within Trump’s administration, showed a significant decline in the number of foreign visitors to the US since he has taken office for a second term.

Their data shows a decline of 11.6% of international arrivals compared to the same period last year, with the number of Western visitors going down for 17.2% year-over-year.

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Dr. Heather Thompson, director of the Tourism Economics Research Center at Cornell University, explains: “What makes these numbers particularly concerning is that they represent a deviation from the recovery trajectory we were seeing. International tourism to the U.S. had been steadily rebuilding since the pandemic, but we’re now seeing a clear reversal of that trend in the first quarter of 2025.”

Not only Moran, but others also questioned why Trump would lie about something easily proven not true during the interview marking his first 100 days in office.

Among them was the founder of hedge fund Tolou Capital Management, Spencer Hakimian, wondered, “Why lie about the most easily disprovable data points?”

One person commented: “In a few weeks, the data will be too overwhelming to lie about.”

Another added: “He literally cannot deal with reality when the reality makes him look bad.”

A third suggested: “Believes his own rhetoric it seems!”

Moran challenged Trump on immigration, tariffs, and gang crime, and the exchange grew heated at times, with Trump telling Moran, “I’ve never even heard of you.”

Trump and Moran clashed over the widely discussed case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia who was deported to the world’s worst prison in El Salvador along with other 238 supposed criminals – American immigrants.

Garcia was deported due to an error made by Trump’s administration, but he still has not returned home, and as it seems, he won’t any time soon.

The president of El Salvador said of Garcia, after Trump’s administration claimed it is up to him to return the wrongly convicted man, “I hope you’re not suggesting that I smuggle a terrorist into the United States. How can I smuggle a terrorist into the United States? Of course I’m not going to do it. The question is preposterous.

“We just turned the murder capital of the world to the safest country the western hemisphere. And you want us to go back into the releasing criminals, so we can go back to the murder capital of the world, and that’s not going to happen.”

Later in the interview marking the first 100 days of Trump in office, Moran presented evidence suggesting that Garcia wasn’t a member of the MS-13 gang.

Trump, however, pointed to a photo of Garcia having the gang’s name, “MS-13,” tattooed on his knuckles. When Moran said it was photoshopped, Trump replied, “Wait a minute. Wait a minute. He had MS-13 on his knuckles.

“They’re giving you the big break of a lifetime, you know — you’re doing the interview. I picked you because, frankly, I never heard of you, but that’s OK. But you’re not being very nice.”

Throughout the interview, Moran and Trump also clashed over the tariffs, especially those imposed on China, the Ukrainian-Russian war, and over the leaked chat by the Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth among the rest.

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Colin Farrell on ‘tricky’ decision to put son in care facility

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While we believe in the illusion that celebrities have flawless lives, we sometimes forget that they are just humans, like the rest of us.

Being famous doesn’t mean not struggling and not facing issues. However, when these people who we adore so much open up about their hardships, they help raise awareness and break the stigma around difficult topics.

Recently, actor Colin Farrell spoke of the “tricky” decision to place his 21-year-old son in a care facility.

Recently, actor Colin Farrell spoke of the "tricky" decision to place his 21-year-old son in a care facility.
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The Oscar-nominated star opened up about his son’s diagnosis in the past and explained that James, whom he welcomed with ex-partner Kim Bordenave, has Angelman syndrome. It is a syndrome that affects the nervous system and causes developmental delays, among the rest.

While it doesn’t affect the life expectancy, people diagnosed with Angelman syndrome “will need support throughout their life,” NHS states.

Speaking to Candis Magazine, Farrell, 48, said of the decision to put James into a facility, “It’s tricky – some parents will say, ‘I want to take care of my child myself’, and I respect that.”

He added: “But my horror would be, what if I have a heart attack tomorrow, and, God forbid, James’ mother, Kim, has a car crash and she’s taken too – and then James is on his own?”

Recently, actor Colin Farrell spoke of the "tricky" decision to place his 21-year-old son in a care facility.
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The actor added that in case of such a scenario, his son would become “a ward of the state.”

“We want him to find somewhere where he can have a full and happy life, where he feels connected,” Farrell said.

Speaking of James in 2008, the actor described him as “nothing but a gift.”

“He’s, as far as I’m concerned, exactly the way he should be.”

In his son’s honor, the Penguin star launched the Colin Farrell Foundation last year. It’s goal is to support children with intellectual disabilities.

He told People at the time: “Once your child turns 21, they’re kind of on their own. All the safeguards that are put in place, special ed classes, that all goes away, so you’re left with a young adult who should be an integrated part of our modern society and more often than not is left behind.

“I want the world to be kind to James. I want the world to treat him with kindness and respect.”

Colin Farrell added that his son has worked so hard all his life.

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Expert reveals reason why sleeping without any clothes on in hot weather might be a bad idea

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With summer just around the corner, we’re starting to get used to the hot weather and looking for ways to stay cool during the upcoming heatwaves.

While this is easier during the day, when we can stay under the shade and spend some time under a tree in our garden, the nights can be a bit more challenging.

Now, if you thought sleeping without any clothes on when the weather is extremely hot in order to keep yourself cool, experts warn it isn’t the smartest idea.

Expert reveals reason why sleeping without any clothes on in hot weather might be a bad idea.
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Julius Patrick, the lead Sleep Physiologist at Bupa’s Cromwell Hospital in the UK, shared what you should do instead.

“It can be tempting to sleep with no clothes on to keep yourself cool, but this may worsen your sleep,” he said.

“When you sleep naked, sweat actually collects on the body and then remains there.”

Expert reveals reason why sleeping without any clothes on in hot weather might be a bad idea.
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He added that wearing light bedclothes is a way better option.

“If you’re wearing light, breathable clothes to sleep in, it soaks up any sweat you have, which can cool you down.

“However hot it is when you drift off, remember your body temperature will drop during the night.”

The expert also noted that you shouldn’t ditch the covers altogether but keep them at handy during the night.

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He then added: “A quick rinse before bed can help you cool down, and it doesn’t have to be a cold shower. Some people find a hot shower or bath can help as this drops the core body temperature, helping to promote faster and deeper sleep.”

Another expert, Suzy Reading, a psychologist specialising in well-being, also shared some valuable advice on how to keep cool during the night at summertime. She recommended opting for “loose fitting, airy, light garments in natural fibres such as cotton, silk, eucalyptus or bamboo.”

So, next time you plan on sleeping with no clothes on in hot weather have this in mind.

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The internet is weeping over this must-watch Netflix series

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What to watch next? This is the first thing we ask ourselves after finishing watching a great series, and in the age of endless streaming options, the answer is not an easy one, right?

Well, if you’re in pursuit of an awesome series that people have been binge-watching lately, look no further — just turn on Netflix and search for The Resident.

After getting canceled by Fox and finding it’s way into one of the most popular streaming platforms, this series has captured a fresh wave of attention.

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It follows a group of doctors working at Chastain Memorial Hospital — and no, this isn’t just another typical hospital drama.

In the first episode, Devon, a new intern, begins his residency with high hopes, but is soon faced with the harsh reality that not every saved life is a win. He performs CPR on a patient for nearly half an hour, and despite he gets the young woman’s heart beat again, she’s left brain damaged. It’s a gut-punch moment — the first in the series that challenges the main characters and the audience.

The series also follows the main characters’ personal lives, their relationships, and their ups and downs.

The Resident stars Matt Czuchry, who played Logan in Gilmore Girls, Manish Dayal, Bruce Greenwood, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Tasso Feldman and Emily VanCamp.

It first aired in 2018 and ended in 2023.

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Once it got on Netflix, it quickly reached the top 10, with people praising the plot and the cast, lauding it for breaking away from the typical feel-good medical drama formula.

“I haven’t put this show down since I picked it up on Netflix,” one fan wrote on Netflix Bangers. “I’m finally almost done with Season 3. Whewwwww.”

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“Soooo good! I’m on season 5 now and can’t stop watching!” another added, while a third described it as “outstanding.”

Who knows, maybe Netflix giving it a new life will lead to a spin-off.

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Urgent warning after girl is blinded from household product

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An Australian family experienced a nightmare after their 4-year-old girl was temporarily blinded in one eye by a common household product—a washing pod.

The parents are now issuing an urgent warning for others to be aware.

The little girl, Luca de Groot, was helping her mother, Jodi Lowe, with the laundry when she suddenly bit into a Persil washing pod while mom wasn’t looking.

The pod burst into her face, leaving her screaming. Before her mom could do anything, the girl tried taking the substance from her face by rubbing it, which only made things worse as it got to her eyes.

The girl was helping her mom with the laundry when she bit into the washing pod that burst into her face, leaving her temporarily blinded.
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Jodi rushed Luca into the shower and tried to wash her face as the warning label of the washing pod said to “immediately flush [eyes] with water… and seek medical advice.”

Unfortunately, things only got worse from there, and Jodi took her daughter to the hospital.

Doctors tried to flush her eyes out four times, but failed each time. It was then that they took her to the operating room for an emergency surgery.

The girl was helping her mom with the laundry when she bit into the washing pod that burst into her face, leaving her temporarily blinded.
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According to The Sun, Luca’s condition required a second operation, and then a third one, during which she received an amniotic membrane transplant to help promote healing.

Luca spent 16 days at the hospital, and the sight in one of her eyes is yet to be restored.

The girl was helping her mom with the laundry when she bit into the washing pod that burst into her face, leaving her temporarily blinded.
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Speaking to the Daily Mail, Jodi said of her girl, “Her sight in her left eye isn’t fully there yet but is coming back slowly. She has a slight vision impairment.

“It could’ve been a lot worse. It’s been pretty traumatic. It’s not easy seeing your daughter in so much pain with nothing you can do.”

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This mom is now urging other parents to be very careful with this common household item, saying that the current warnings on the Persil (sold as Omo in Australia) “are not good enough.”

“I know [Persil] say keep them away from the kids but on the packet it doesn’t say anything about going to a hospital. It just says ‘seek medical advice.

“It needs to be more. It’s not good enough how it is,” she told Daily Mail.

“I didn’t realise the extent of injuries they could cause. You wouldn’t think direct contact could cause pretty excessive burns, three surgeries and 16 days in hospital.

“There needs to be more awareness on their packaging.”

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A spokesman for Unilever, which owns the global laundry brand, said such accident is one too many, adding that their products “are not intended for use by children, and packaging is fitted with child safety closures and warnings on the front and back of pack.”

They added they contacted the mother and are considering reviewing the warnings and safety advice on their products distributed across Asutralia.

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