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US state set to execute first woman in over 200 years – her horrific crime revealed

The US state of Tennessee may soon carry out its first execution of a woman in over 200 years after its Supreme Court gave the green light to carry out the sentence handed down to Christa Gail Pike. Pike – currently the sole female on Tennessee’s death row – was 18 years old when she lured 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer into a wooded area close to the University of Tennessee’s agricultural campus in Knoxville on January 12, 1995. According to Fox News, Pike and Slemmer were both involved in the Knoxville Job Corps, a career-training program. Pike allegedly convinced herself that Slemmer was interested in her boyfriend, 17-year-old Tadaryl Shipp, and in a fit of jealously became the ringleader of a shocking plan. Having contrived to get Slemmer into the aforementioned wooded area with the help of Shipp and a third accomplice, Shadolla Peterson, Pike slashed her fellow teenager’s throat with a box cutter, attacked her with a meat cleaver, carved a pentagram into her chest, and ultimat...

James Van Der Beek, star of Dawson’s Creek, dies aged 48 after cancer diagnosis

James Van Der Beek, best known for his starring role in ’90s teen drama Dawson’s Creek, has died at the age of 48. The star revealed in November 2024, while preparing to appear on US charity TV special The Real Full Monty, that he had been diagnosed with bowel cancer. A statement published on Van Der Beek’s Instagram page on Wednesday, February 11 reads: “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith and grace. “There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother and friend.” One year on from revealing his tragic diagnosis, Van Der Beek announced that he would be auctioning off memorabilia and various “treasures” he had assimilated from his time in TV and film in order to fund his cancer treatment. A GoFundMe page established to support the actor’s family said: “Throu...

My Husband Forbade Me from Going into the Garage – but I Found a Secret There He'd Been Hiding His Whole Life

My husband begged me never to step inside his garage. I trusted him enough not to ask why. But the day I opened that door, I discovered something that made me doubt 60 years of marriage and left me trembling with a truth I wasn't ready to face. My name is Rosemary. I'm 78, and I've been married to Henry for almost 60 years. We met in high school. Sat next to each other in chemistry class because our last names were alphabetically close. He made me laugh. We worked at the same factory after graduation. Got married at 20. Had four children. Seven grandchildren. One great-grandchild. I've been married to Henry for almost 60 years. Every Sunday, we had barbecues in the backyard. Every night before bed, he said, "I love you, Rosie." He still does. He knows how I take my tea. He notices when I'm quiet. He brushes crumbs off my sweater without making a fuss. People used to say we were inseparable. That we were lucky to have found each other so young. I agreed w...

James Van Der Beek Dies at 48 — A Look Back at His Final Appearance Weeks Before His Death

Actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his breakout role in "Dawson's Creek," has died at 48 after battling colorectal cancer. His family shared the news in an emotional Instagram statement, confirming he "passed peacefully," and saying he faced his final days "with courage, faith, and grace." They also asked for privacy as they mourn their "loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend." Van Der Beek is survived by his wife and their six children, Olivia, Joshua, Annabel, Emilia, Gwendolyn, and Jeremiah — a family he often called his greatest source of strength. Even as he dealt with illness, he remained focused on faith, resilience, and using his platform to raise awareness. His Cancer Diagnosis Earlier this year, Van Der Beek publicly revealed his colorectal cancer diagnosis in an exclusive interview, describing it as a life-altering moment that reshaped his priorities. In another interview, he spoke about early symptoms — persisten...

People are coming out as “Demisexual” – here’s what it means

It can difficult, if not impossible to keep up with the glossary of changing words relating to sex and sexuality. “Graysexual“, “Abrosexual“, and “Almondsexual” are just three examples of terms we’ve written about here at Newsner, terms that we didn’t have much of a clue about before we decided to dig deeper. Call it a sign of the times, perhaps, but it seems like there are new ways, new labels for one to define their experiences of attraction being created all the time. Now, let me stress that I don’t have anything specifically against this. I’m not some grumpy curmudgeon resisting change and vehemently complaining because things aren’t exactly the way they used to be. That said, it can all get a bit confusing. At the moment it seems like there are so many ways for people to identify, such a large spectrum of words with which to describe one’s sexuality and attraction, that it’s impossible to keep track. Which is why we’ve taken it upon ourselves to clarify matters wherever poss...

Coco Jones Stuns Super Bowl 2026 Audience With Stirring Performance of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing'

What unfolded on the field wasn't just a song, but a reminder of history, presence, and purpose, delivered with grace and undeniable power. Just before the biggest game of the year kicked into full gear, Coco Jones created a moment so powerful it felt like time slowed down. What started as a ceremonial performance quickly turned into one of the most talked-about highlights of Super Bowl 2026. A Pregame Moment That Felt Bigger than Football Introduced by a resounding voice-over, Jones owned the field and let the first notes of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" bloom softly into the stadium. The performance unfolded with intention, reverence, and a quiet confidence that demanded attention. Accompanied by an all-Black group of violinists and cellists, the music began with a brief instrumental that set a deeply emotional tone. As the camera slowly panned out, it landed on Jones, who stood poised, centered, and ready. Then she sang... Every Note Carried History, and the Internet F...