Gene Hackman’s daughter reveals what she thinks killed her father

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Monica Pop
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Gene Hackman’s daughter, Leslie, opened up about her dad’s passing and revealed what could be the reason that led to the tragedy that shook the world.

Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 64, were found dead in their Santa Fe home on Wednesday, although the exact time of their passing is not known. One of their dogs was also found dead alongside the couple.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, Heckman’s daughter revealed that despite being close to her father, it’s been “a few months” since she had last seen or heard her father.

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According to her, “Everything was normal and everything was good” and “despite his age, he was in very good physical condition.” Leslie also told the publication that “He liked to do Pilates and yoga, and he was continuing to do that several times a week. So he was in good health.”

Leslie and her sister Elizabeth assume that their dad and their stepmother died by inhaling toxic fumes due to a carbon monoxide leak.

Gene Hackman and daughter Elizabeth Hackman attend the screening of “Superman” on December, 10, 1978 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. (Getty Images)

“The house is fairly modern, built in 2000,” Elizabeth shared with TMZ, “but we don’t know if there were any issues with gas leaks or if there were any recent service calls to the property.”

Authorities answered to a call by a concerned neighbor who was performing a welfare check on the property.

Deputies arrived at the scene along with members of the fire department who helped ensure there were no lingering toxic fumes that could endanger anyone else.

Gene Hackman and Daughter Elizabeth Hackman during Gene Hackman Sighting on Rodeo Drive – March 24, 1979 at Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, California, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

Elizabeth said that following her father’s retirement, he and wife Betsy led a quiet life. She also revealed that Hackman’s favorite movie was The French Connection, a role that cemented his place on the list of Hollywood icons.

It was back in 2004 that Hackman revealed he would no longer be making films, sharing with Larry King that he had no productions lined up for the future.

Gene Hackman was a two-times Oscar winner who could play any role.

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Melania Trump prepared to ‘fiercely’ defend son Barron

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While his parents headed to the White House with his father holding office for the second time, Barron Trump, the youngest son of the business mogul, opted to continue his studies in New York.

Barron is currently attending Stern Business School at New York University, but unlike most of his classmates who are staying on campus, he’s residing at Trump Tower.

“Living in a dorm in a college town isn’t in the stars for him at this point,” a source told People. “Barron already has his own political ideas. It all needs to be monitored in light of the situation.”

The source added that she will do everything in her power to support her son’s well-being.

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“Whether or not others think he is capable of being on his own, Melania feels it’s better to be around him as much as possible,” that source said. “I see that continuing.”

“Melania worries about the hate in the country and how it falls on her son, who is innocent of any of this,” the source added. “She is and has been a good sounding board for him. They talk about life as it is and how they are in the spotlight. She tries to normalize his life. If that is even possible.”

“She wants to encourage him to make friends”

“Any child in the world spotlight like this would be lucky to have a parent so willing to give her time to help keep his life running smoothly,” a Palm Beach source told the outlet.

Speaking of his son’s choice of university, President Trump said, “It’s a very high-quality place. He liked it. He liked the school. We liked NYU. I’ve known NYU for a long time, but it’s one of the highest-rated schools.

“I went to Wharton, and that was certainly one that we were considering. We didn’t do that,” Trump continued. “We went for Stern. He’s a very high-aptitude child, but he’s no longer a child. He’s just passed into something beyond childhood, he’s doing great.”

While Melania now resides in 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, it was reported that she would be splitting her time between Washington DC, Florida, and New York.

In fact, it is expected that she spends time with her son, whom she’s very close to.

A source close to the family spoke to People, describing the First Lady as “very protective” of her only child.

“Melania’s friends are her family members. She is a doting mother to Barron and very protective of him. This is nothing new,” the source said, adding that Barron always has been a “first priority.”

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“She has carte blanche – she can be as active in the East Wing or as inactive as she cares to be,” Kate Bennett, author of Free, Melania, told CNN.

Bennett added that unlike other first ladies, Melania didn’t use the period of the last four years to build hew own platform and brand.

“The missed opportunity of this period between her tenure in the White House has been the lack of a continuing platform or policy agenda that most first ladies build on.”

However, no matter how much she tried to protect him and keep him out of the spotlight, being the son of the president of the country make people interested in Barron’s private life.

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Oscar winner Gene Hackman and wife found dead in Santa Fe home

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Gene Hackman, a two-time Oscar winner, and wife Betsy Arakawa both found dead in their $3.8million Santa Fe home.

The couple, who had been married since 1991, were found on Wednesday morning along with their dog, but according to the police, the exact time of their passing remains unknown. The office of Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said no foul play is suspected at this point.

The cause of death is unknown.

“All I can say is that we’re in the middle of a preliminary death investigation, waiting on approval of a search warrant,” the sheriff told the Santa Fe New Mexican. According to the publication, the statement was released before the authorities had positively identified the couple. “I want to assure the community and neighborhood that there’s no immediate danger to anyone.”

Gene Hackman at the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards, January 19, 2003. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.

Over the course of his brilliant Hollywood career, Gene Hackman starred in over 70 movies. He won multiple awards, including the coveted Oscar for Best Actor in The French Connection as well as Best Supporting Actor for his role as Little Bill Daggett in Clint Eastwood’s Unforgiven.

Indeed, he was considered to be one of the finest actors of his generation, playing both villains and heroes, in comedies, dramas, and action films. He could literally play every role there was.

Gene Hackman stepped out from the limelight some 20 years ago, retiring from the world of film.

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Back in 2009, he told Empire, “The straw that broke the camel’s back was actually a stress test that I took in New York.

“The doctor advised me that my heart wasn’t in the kind of shape that I should be putting it under any stress.”

Instead, he turned to fishing, painting, and writing.

Back in March 2024, a photo of the actor and his wife was posted online. It was a rare occasion of the two being spotted out since his retiring.

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As tributes came pouring in, Star Trek actor George Takei posted on X that “we have lost one of the true giants of the screen”.

“Gene Hackman could play anyone, and you could feel a whole life behind it,” he wrote. “He could be everyone and no one, a towering presence or an everyday Joe. That’s how powerful an actor he was. He will be missed, but his work will live on forever.”

At the time of their passing, Gene Hackman and his wife were 95 and 63 respectively.

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Man ate a slug after a dare, resulting in a tragic outcome

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A silly dare among a group of friends turned into a tragedy that left a young man paralyzed and then claimed his life.

When 19-year-old Sam Ballard gulped a slug after being dared by his friends, he never assumed his life would change for the worse.

Shortly after the stunt, Ballard complained of leg pain, which doctors believed to be a multiple sclerosis, a disease his father suffered from. However, it was later determined that the young man contracted rat lungworm, a parasitic infection found in rodents that can also infect snails and slugs through the larvae in their feces.

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It didn’t take long before the promising rugby player lost the ability to walk.

Speaking of the day Ballard made the tragic choice to eat that slug, one of his friends, Jimmy Galvin, recalled, “We were sitting, having a bit of a red wine appreciation night, trying to act as grown-ups and a slug came crawling across. The conversation came, ‘should I eat it?’ [and] off Sam went.”

Sadly, the infection affected Ballard’s brain. He contracted meningitis and was left in coma for 420 days. When he finally woke up, doctors determined he had brain damage.

Over the years following the incident, he did regain some use of his limbs but still needed to be fed.

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The disease hadn’t affected his mental abilities, however.

“He’s in there, 100%,” Galvin told The Sunday Project. “I apologized to Sam about everything that happened that night in the backyard. And he just started bawling his eyes out. I know he’s there.”

Sadly, Sam Ballard passed away eight years after gulping the snail and contracting the awful disease.

His obituary read: “Sam was a true battler and hero to his younger brother Joshua and sister Melanie. He had an army of friends and family who have loved and cared for him for which he was truly grateful.

“His last days were the happiest and he was surrounded by a room full of love.”

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Could This New Virus ‘Threaten All of Mankind’? Experts Are Concerned

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Bryan Seal
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I was stunned to read that scientists who once predicted COVID are now warning about a fresh pathogen—and, according to them, this new virus threatens all of mankind. Traces of what’s being called the “Camp Hill virus” were detected in shrews in Alabama, raising eyebrows because it’s closely related to Nipah and Hendra—viruses with mortality rates around 70% in people.

The Strange Discovery in Alabama

Researchers stumbled upon the Camp Hill virus while examining the frozen organs of shrews collected back in 2021. Spotting a henipavirus (the family that includes Nipah) in North America is unusual enough, but the real worry is that we may have similar viruses lurking undetected. Nipah, for instance, can lead to severe respiratory problems, seizures, and inflammation of the brain, with a death rate that’s downright alarming. So, experts can’t help but take notice.

Are Humans at Risk?

It’s important not to panic yet. According to lead researcher Rhys Parry, there’s no confirmed human infection from the Camp Hill virus so far, and the chances remain unclear. Still, that caution hasn’t stopped others from voicing concern. Dr. David Dyjack of the National Environment Health Association pointed out that if the virus were to jump to humans—and cause kidney damage akin to what’s been observed in animals—this new virus threatens all of mankind at a potentially massive scale.

Time for Caution

We’re all understandably on edge since living through the chaos of COVID. Whether it’s HMPV or another newcomer, public health professionals have learned that staying ahead of emerging pathogens is crucial. While the Camp Hill virus may never reach pandemic status, the potential link to high-mortality cousins is enough for many to call for extra vigilance. After all, as Dyjack himself puts it, if a virus with a 70% fatality rate found an efficient way to spread among humans, that could mean very big trouble. Let’s hope that doesn’t happen—but in the meantime, let’s not ignore early warning signs of a new virus threatens all of mankind scenario.

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Are eggs with blood spots safe for consumption?

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Monica Pop
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If eggs are an essential part of your diet, it’s likely that you’ve come across an egg with blood spots in it.

The question that raises is whether these eggs are safe to eat, and according to many, they are.

Of course, they need to be properly cooked.

The blood spots are totally harmless, but if you still have doubts about using them in your cooking, you can simply use a knife or another object to remove the spots before using the egg.

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The egg whites can also sometimes come with small brown meat spots that are in fact tiny tissue fragments picked up as the egg moves through the oviduct.

These spots, just like the blood spots, pose no danger.

However, if an egg appears to be pinkish or greenish in color, it may indicate the presence of harmful bacteria. These eggs should not be consumed.

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Store bought eggs, as opposed those bought directly from farmers, are less likely to have blood spots because the grading process usually finds these spots and removes these eggs from the lineup. Farmers on the other hand, don’t have this technology.

Many people will opt not to consume an egg containing blood spots because they believe the blood is a result of egg fertilization. But this isn’t the case. The spots actually happen due to the rupturing of tiny blood vessels in the hen’s ovaries or oviduct.

It’s good to know that store bought eggs are best kept in the fridge, while those from the farmer’s market can be kept at room temperature.

Avoid consuming eggs with cracked shells.

While cooking, always wash your hands before handling eggs. Make sure the eggs are cooked well as having them raw raise the chances of contracting salmonella. In case a recipe asks for raw eggs to be used, make sure you pasteurize them before adding them. This way, you reduce the chances of salmonella and other bacteria.

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Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Gossip Girl’ and ‘Buffy’ actress, found dead at 39

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Michelle Trachtenberg, the actress best known for her roles in Gossip Girls and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, who rose to fame as a child star in the 1990s and 2000s, was found dead at 39, as per CBS News.

According to the publication, the New York Police Department responded to a 911 call at 8:01 a.m. local time Wednesday morning. First responders found her unresponsive in her Manhattan home. No foul play is suspected.

“Criminality is not suspected. The Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death,” the statement by the NYPD said, adding that an investigation is ongoing.

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A family representative confirmed the news of Trachtenberg’s passing and asked for privacy during this time of grief.

As reported by ABC News, the actress had recently underwent a liver transplant and may have experienced complications from the procedure. An autopsy will determine the exact cause of dead.

Michelle Trachtenberg was a child star who started her acting her career at the age of nine years old. She first appeared on the Nickelodeon television series The Adventures of Pete & Pete.

She received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for her role in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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Other films she starred in include EuroTrip, Ice Princess, Killing Kennedy, and Sister Cities.

Fans and colleagues are paying their tributes on the social media, describing Trachtenberg’s sudden loss as heart-breaking and devastating.

“I loved her very much. She struggled the last few years. I wish I could have helped,” US comedian Rosie O’Donnell, who starred alongside Trachtenberg in her Harriet the Spy debut posted.

“So sad to hear of the passing of Michelle Trachtenberg. Sending prayers,” Ed Westwick wrote.

In a recent post on the social media, Trachtenberg posted a throwback photo of her and co-star Sarah Michelle Gellar. She captioned it, “Slay all day! Always loved this twinning photo of us! #buffy #dawn #sister #womancrushwednesday.”

Her final post on Instagram was another throwback picture of her attending the Killing Kennedy premiere at the Saban Theatre on November 4, 2013 in Beverly Hills. 

Prior to her sudden passing, Michelle Trachtenberg appeared nostalgic and was very active on the social media.

May she rest in peace.

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Senator’s sharp reply after Elon Musk demands to know what she ‘got done last week’

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Tech billionaire Elon Musk seems to be having “his plate full” running the Department of Government Efficiency.

When he was appointed the head of DOGE, the Tesla and Space X owner announced cutting some $2 trillion off government spending. His latest move towards this goal includes a request to stuffers to send a five-point email explaining what they’d accomplished in the past week.

Federal staff were given until February 24 to respond to the quest. In his post on X, Musk added: “Failure to respond will be taken as a resignation.”

However, the Department of Justice advised the recipients of the email not to respond “due to the confidential and sensitive nature of the Department’s work”, a source said.

Several other agencies did the same, including The Department of Defense. FBI Director Kash Patel gave his employees similar directive.

Democratic senator Tina Smith called out Elon Musk for this request to roughly 2.4million people employed by the federal government.

Taking to X, a social media site owned by Musk, Senator Smith posted a screenshot of Musk’s email and wrote: “This is the ultimate d**k boss move from Musk – except he isn’t even the boss, he’s just a d**k.”

In a separate post she added: “I bet a lot of people have had an experience like this with a bad boss – there’s an email in your inbox on Saturday night saying, ‘Prove to me your worthiness by Monday or else.’ I’m on the side of the workers, not the billionaire a**hole bosses.”

Musk was quick to respond to Smith’s post, writing, “What did you get done last week?”

Smith replied: “@ElonMusk I hate to break it to you but you aren’t my boss. I answer to the people of Minnesota.

“But since you bring it up, I spent last week fighting to stop tax breaks for billionaires like you, paid for by defunding health care for moms and babies.”

According to Musk, a number of employees have responded to his email even before the deadline.

Senator Patty Murray joined Smith in calling Musk out. “Spending isn’t a ‘conspiracy’ just because Musk doesn’t know how to read //usaspending.gov,” Murray wrote on X. “A program isn’t waste just because it doesn’t help the richest man in the world. It isn’t fraud because he doesn’t like it. A law is not illegal just because he disagrees with it.”

Musk defended his act, calling it “a very basic pulse check.”

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