A man and children aged two and five were found dead in their indoor swimming pool in the backyard of their home in Hollywood, Florida.

• Hollywood police officers were called to the South Highland Drive home around 3:30 p.m. Thursday
• They CPRed the victims who were taken to Memorial Regional Hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
• The children were five and two years old. There is no widespread information about the adult found with them
• A family with five children is currently living in the house, one of whom has just gone to college, according to reports.
• There are no doubts about bad games, but the number of minors drowning in swimming pools in Florida has reached new heights

from Alistair Talbot for Dailymail.Com

Published: 19:11 GMT, 25 February 2022 | Updated: 19:19 GMT 25 February 2022

Two young children and a man were found unanswered after drowning in a backyard pool in the South Florida at home, police say.

Hollywood Police Department officials were called to the South Highland Drive home shortly around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dean Betineschi’s spokeswoman told DailyMail.com

They CPRed the victims, who were taken to Memorial Regional Hospital, where they were found dead.

The children were five and two years old. There is no widespread information about the adult found with them.

The relationship between the man and the children could not be confirmed by local authorities.

Police told DailyMail.com they are still investigating the tragedy. No further details were available, but there was no suspicion of abuse, police said.

An unidentified man and two children, aged five and two, were found unresponsive in the pool when police responded around 3:30 p.m. Thursday.

The tragedy took place on 733 South Highland Drive in Hollywood, Florida, after the children’s mother found the three victims drowned in the water

The footage shows many employees at the home inspecting the backyard pool.

The current occupants of the house are a family of five, one of whom has just gone to college, according to a neighbor who spoke to WSVN.

“It’s terrible and I’m shocked right now. We are cordial and congratulate them here and there, “said the neighbor before the auction.

“We are really holding on to this neighborhood until something like this happens, unfortunately.”

Hollywood is south of Fort Lauderdale and just 21 miles north of Miami in Broward County.

The victims were taken to Memorial Regional Hospital (pictured), where medics gave them CPR, but they were later pronounced dead.

New U.S. data from the Florida Department of Children and Families shows that child drownings reached a record high in Florida last year with 98 children under the age of 18 dying in 2021.

In 2019, there were 65 deaths in drowning in Florida, and in 2020 there were 69 deaths in drowning.

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A contestant in The Price is Right delighted social media users with her very awkward moment on stage.

IN viral clipthe contestant – who reportedly appeared on the game show last year – has just taken her turn to spin the Big Wheel and has to get out until the next contestant spins.

But the woman can’t find the way out, and while her competitor spins the wheel, she can be seen walking in the background, looking for the way out with a panicked expression.

A contestant (pictured in red) in The Price is Right delighted social media users with her very awkward moment on stage

The unidentified contestant has just taken her turn to spin the Big Wheel and has to get out – but she can’t figure out where to do it and wanders awkwardly around the stage.

TikTok user Christopher Ward (@ pilotboy1985) shared the video on February 23. Although he did not specify when it was broadcast, another commentator, who claims to be in the audience, said the recording was made last January.

“This girl represents all of us awkward people,” Ward wrote.

The video lasts only a few seconds, but it is painful. The woman, wearing a red T-shirt and blue jeans, turned 75 cents on the steering wheel and moved sideways for the next contestant.

She walks purposefully to the side of the stage, looking for a way out, but can’t find it. Realizing she can’t see him, she slows down and turns her head to look around.

She turns a few times, shuffles back and forth, and looks confused and a little panicked.

She turns a few times, shuffles back and forth, and looks confused and a little panicked. She’s even trying to get behind the set

The video lasts only a few seconds, but is painful as the woman spins in a circle

Finally – after only a few seconds, but it felt like forever – the woman seems to notice that the exit is to the front of the stage and leaves.

Christopher, who shot the video on his TV, can be heard laughing behind the camera – and the video also left about 2.4 million viewers in the stitches.

She even tries to escape behind a piece of decor that looks like a dollar sign, but has nowhere to go behind it.

She looks ahead, smiles, and the viewer can imagine the frantic thoughts in her head.

All the while, presenter Drew Carey doesn’t seem to notice or ignore her while talking to the current racer who spins the wheel.

Finally – after only a few seconds, but it felt like forever – the woman seems to notice that the exit is to the front of the stage and leaves.

Christopher, who shot the video on his TV, can be heard laughing behind the camera – and the video also left about 2.4 million viewers in stitches.

“It would haunt me every day for years and years if it was me,” one commentator wrote.

Some confusing jokes, saying that the woman “entered Roomba mode” and competed in “Wheel of That’s Unfortunate”

“New fear UNLOCKED: you can’t run away from a game show set,” said another.

“She was praying for her life to open some magical door,” speculated a third.

“She will not escape this even in death.” People will be like, “I hope she’s found her way to heaven,” said another.

A few confusing jokes, saying that the woman “entered Roomba mode” and competed in “Wheel of That’s Unfortunate”.

“Rumor has it that she’s still wandering behind the scenes,” one joked.

Others said it summarizes how they feel in other situations, such as “I’m trying to find a restroom in a restaurant,” “me when I’m trying to look busy at work,” and “I’m leaving.” [the doctor’s] office is trying to find the reception / exit. ‘

“What does my husband look like when I tell him to take something in front of his face,” said another.

Senate Democrats and progressive activists on Friday celebrated Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination, while Republicans promised a comprehensive but respectful review of the first black woman nominated for a Supreme Court seat.

“It is very important that any such candidate, including Judge Jackson, pass the most thorough and rigorous scrutiny,” Iowa Senator Charles E. Grassley, a senior Republican on the Judiciary Committee, said in a statement. “Our review will be as fair and respectful as it is complete and comprehensive.”

Democrats and their liberal allies portrayed Judge Jackson, a federal judge since 2013, as a flawless court candidate who would provide valuable experience as a former public defender and, in the words of Senator Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat and Majority Leader, by “ensuring that for the Supreme Court to reflect the nation as a whole.”

“To be the first to make history in our country, you must have an exceptional life story,” said Senator Richard J. Durbin, Democrat of Illinois, who, as chairman of the Judiciary Committee, will preside over confirmation hearings for candidates who expected at the end of March. “Judge Jackson’s accomplishments are well known to the Senate Judiciary Committee as we confirmed her to the D.C. less than a year ago with bipartisan support.”

All 50 Senate Democrats voted for Judge Jackson when she was confirmed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in June, and that same backing would have been enough to nominate her to the Supreme Court. The main question is whether it can win the support of the Republicans and how actively the party intends to fight this choice.

In a statement, Senator Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican and Minority Leader, noted that he opposed Judge Jackson last year and called her “the favorite choice of far-left dark money groups who have been attacking the legitimacy and structure of the court itself for years.”

But he and many other Republicans were uncharacteristically reserved in their criticism of Judge Jackson, which reflected the party’s stance. fear of appearing overly aggressive in an attack on the first black woman elected to the nation’s highest court.

“With that said, I look forward to the thorough consideration of Judge Jackson’s candidacy through the vigorous and rigorous Senate process that the American people deserve,” Mr. McConnell said.

Other Republicans focused on the timeline, with Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming, Republican No. 3 in the Senate, saying “it’s imperative that the Senate spend all the time it needs to carefully evaluate Judge Jackson’s track record and past decisions.”

The Republicans seemed intent on making it clear that they would treat Judge Jackson with respect and give a decent trial, even though most of them would likely oppose her elevation to the highest court. They said they were determined not to emulate the tactics of the Democrats, who they believe were unfair to Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh during his 2018 confirmation hearing when they filed allegations of past sexual harassment.

“No matter what,” said Senator John Cornyn, Republican of Texas and senior member of the Judiciary Committee, “Judge Jackson will be given the dignity and respect she deserves. The American people will see a very different process than the treatment of Judge Kavanaugh and other judicial candidates during the previous administration.”

Not mentioned was the Republican attitude towards Merrick B. Garland, President Barack Obama’s 2016 Supreme Court nominee, whose nomination they blocked for months, never holding a hearing and ultimately killing him.

This time around, some Republicans suggested they would not try to stall the nomination, such as by boycotting the hearings. Mr Grassley said he “had no intention of belittling the role of advice and consent, as Senate Democrats have done in recent confirmations. I intend to show up and do the work that the people of Iowa pay me to do.”

Democrats welcomed the nomination and promised swift confirmation.

“I know Justice Jackson will be a great Supreme Court Justice,” said Sen. Debbie Stabenow, Democrat of Michigan. “What an exciting time for our country.”

Brian Fallon, executive director of the advocacy group Call for Justice, said Judge Jackson was a “win-win” choice.

“Judge Jackson’s extremely broad experience at all levels of the judiciary, including in the country’s second largest court, will make her one of the most qualified candidates,” he said.

Zinell October, executive vice president of the American Constitutional Society, a leading progressive advocacy group, said the nomination resonated with her in particular.

“As an American, a lawyer, and a Black woman, I am especially proud of this nomination,” she said. “Seeing someone like me stand trial in the highest court of this country is long overdue.”

Hillary Clinton I said that President Trumpcomments on Vladimir Putin“Genius” must be invoked by Republicans, as it argues that some in GOP sympathize with Putin for his “anti-gay” and “anti-democratic” stance.

“I want to make sure in our own country that we call on those people who are helping and comforting Vladimir Putin for what a genius he is, what a clever move he is, which are unfortunately being broadcast by the Russian media, not just in Russia. but in Europe to demonstrate the division in our own country, “said Democratic 2016 nominee for MSNBC Morning Joe on Friday.

“Perhaps this terrible aggression by Putin will harden the backs of many Republicans in office who understand that you cannot continue to give Trump and his aides a blank check because they will take us to a very bad place,” she continued. .

Clinton then suggested that “too many Republicans” were “so naive in such a dangerous way.”

“They somehow believe that because Putin presents himself as a strong leader on behalf of certain values ​​that are, you know, anti-gay, which are anti, you know, freedom and democracy, which are so confusing that you kind of know , this quote is in line with the views of some members and elements of the Republican Party. ”

“They couldn’t go wrong anymore,” she continued. “I mean, he’s poisoning people in prisons.”

Hillary Clinton suggested that “too many Republicans” are “naive in such a dangerous way”

Clinton suggested that Trump’s Republicans view Putin favorably because he is “anti-gay” and “anti-democratic.”

Representative Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Scoffs at the idea that Republicans have a favorable view of Putin in an interview with DailyMail.com at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando.

“The reality is that no one is a Putin fan,” he said. “But the fact is that Joe Biden showed a weak lead, he was late for the match.”

“I do not want to say that he is leading from behind because he did not lead. he plays catching up with world events when the world passes him by. All of this could have been avoided, “Donalds continued.

“We can be critical of the president and his lack of leadership, while condemning Vladimir Putin and everything he stands for.”

“People in the campaign said that if you choose Donald Trump, we will have World War III. Well, about 400 days have passed and it seems that World War III is on our doorstep thanks to Joe Biden. The proof is in the pudding … no one needs politics to understand that.

R-Texas spokesman Dan Crenshaw worked with Clinton for Fox and Friends on her attack on Trump.

“This is a horrific statement to blame the last administration,” Crenshaw said.

“Talk about Trump, what about how he coped with NATO and Russian aggression. He told the Allies to increase defense spending and told the Allies, Germany, to stop relying on Russian oil and gas, that removes the leverage, don’t ask us to protect you when you rely on them for energy, “growled the Texas Republican.

“Germany has canceled the import terminal, and France is canceling contracts with companies in Texas, there is a long history of failure, this is not a trump card administration and shame on it, it knows we must be united with allies against Russia right now.

Crenshaw then claimed that Biden had “destroyed our oil and gas sector.”

The Clinton also called on the Biden administration to step up its game with Ukraine’s defense. She said she supported sending more US troops abroad to strengthen Ukraine’s defense and spoke of the importance of protecting NATO allies. Ukraine is not a member of NATO, but insists on joining the alliance.

Consequences of the shelling at night in a residential area in Kiev, Ukraine, February 25.

A woman with a backpack walks in front of a damaged apartment building on Košice Street, a suburb of the Ukrainian capital Kiev, where a military shell is alleged to have struck on February 25.

A woman walks around the wreckage of an unidentified plane that crashed into a house in a residential area after Russia launched a large-scale military operation against Ukraine, in Kiev, Ukraine, February 25

“I strongly believe in supporting military weapons, if necessary, and they are the Ukrainian army and all kinds of resistance, but I also support the introduction of more troops,” she said.

“I would hope that the administration and our European allies and others will move even faster to impose sanctions not only on Russia’s economy, but also on individual players in this economy, all the way to Putin,” Clinton said.

“I think the only pressure that Putin would respond to or that could have some impact on his thinking will be those he relies on to launder his money to keep funding going to his secret accounts. “

“We have to persecute those oligarchs who support Putin financially. “They have to pay a price, regardless of whether their yachts are confiscated or their homes,” she said.

Trump on Tuesday called Putin’s invasion plan “genius,” but said it would never happen under his administration.

Speaking to conservative podcast Buck Sexton, the former president said, “I came in yesterday and there was a TV screen and I said, ‘That’s brilliant,'” Trump recalls. “Putin declares a large part of Ukraine – from Ukraine – Putin declares it independent. Oh, that’s wonderful.

“I said, ‘How smart is that?'” The former US president continued. “And he will come in and be a peacemaker.” This is the strongest peaceful force … We can use this on our southern border. This is the strongest peacekeeping force I have ever seen. There were more army tanks than I saw. They will keep the peace well.

“No, but think about it.” Here is a man who is very understanding, “Trump continued. “I know him very well.” Very, very, very good. If I were in office, even unthinkable, this would never have happened.

Trump added: “But here’s a man who says, you know, ‘I’m going to declare much of Ukraine independent,’ he uses the word ‘independent,’ and ‘we’re going to go in and out.’ and we will help keep the peace. You have to say that it is quite understandable. And do you know what Biden’s response was? There was no answer. They didn’t have one for that. No, it’s very sad. Very sad.’

Trump also called President Biden “a man who has no idea what he’s doing.”

Earlier on Tuesday, Trump said Vladimir Putin would never have invaded Ukraine if he were still president, and said Russia had become “very, very rich” under President Biden.

“If treated properly, there was absolutely no reason for the current situation in Ukraine to happen at all,” Trump said in a statement Tuesday. “I know Vladimir Putin very well and he would never have done what he is doing now, during the Trump administration!”

On Thursday, Trump reiterated that Putin’s plan was “smart” as he mocked Biden’s sanctions.

“He took over the country in exchange for $ 2 in sanctions, I would say that’s pretty smart. He conquers a country – a huge, vast location, a great piece of land with many people – just goes straight. This would never happen and I know him very well.

Democrats jumped on the former president’s remarks.

White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki responded to Trump at a news briefing on Tuesday.

“As a matter of politics, we try not to take advice from anyone who praises President Putin and his military strategy, which I think is what happened there,” Psaki said.

The A-list was in effect to continue the celebrations for British Vogue editor Edward Ennful after marrying Alec Maxwelsin.

Naomi Campbell, Leonardo DiCaprio and Orlando Bloom were among the famous stars partying with the newlyweds at Chelsea this week.

In the evening, the 47-year-old Titanic actor fulfilled his status as a heartthrob, as he was said to have bought five bouquets of red roses for $ 500 and distributed them to guests at the restaurant, including his former family name Naomi. Leo was also spotted exhibiting a cozy exhibition with married Indian tycoon Natasha Punavala.

There is no party like A-list party! The A-list was in effect to continue the celebrations for British Vogue editor Edward Ennful after marrying Alec Maxwellin earlier this week

Cozy dinner: Leo was seen chatting with married Indian business mogul Natasha Punavala, who is believed to have met for the first time at a wedding earlier this week.

Supermodel Naomi was seen clutching one of the flowers as she stood outside with Emma Tin, who hosted Edward’s wedding at her Longlit mansion.

It is widely reported that Leonardo and Naomi, 51, had a relationship in 1995 before becoming good friends.

The mother of one child, Naomi, looked typically chic in a stylish black jacket and a trilby hat, complemented by a plaid bag and beaded bracelets.

How nice! During the evening, the 47-year-old actor from the Titanic is said to have bought five bouquets of red roses for $ 500 and distributed them to guests at the restaurant, including his former flame Naomi, according to rumors.

Going out: Edward and his new husband Alec were seen for the first time after their difficult wedding of celebrities in a night out with stars

At the restaurant, Leo was seen talking to married Indian business mogul Natasha, who is believed to have met for the first time at a wedding earlier this week.

Elsewhere, the 45-year-old Orlando was dressed for going out in a white T-shirt, which he wore with a mustard yellow hooded jacket.

Edward and his new husband Alec were seen for the first time after their difficult celebrity wedding on a starry night.

Modest: Elsewhere, the 45-year-old Orlando was dressed for going out in a white T-shirt, which he wore with a mustard yellow hooded jacket.

Beloved: The fashion mogul, who wore a white shirt with a black jacket, was seen with a gold wedding ribbon on his finger

Meet my new husband! Edward Ennful of British Vogue looks at the picture of the groom’s bliss in the first photo of him and his new husband Alec Maxwell after their lavish wedding in the English countryside

The fashion mogul, wearing a white shirt with a black jacket, was seen with a gold wedding ribbon on his finger.

The editor-in-chief married his longtime partner Alec on his 50th birthday on Monday at a lavish ceremony estimated to cost at least £ 600,000 – and that doesn’t include the place to buy with money provided by his blue-blooded BFF.

Edward and Alec exchanged vows in the picturesque conservatory at Longleat House in Wiltshire, the 16th-century home of Emma Tin, the Marquis of Bath, and her husband, the 8th Marquis.

One expert estimated that flowers for this part of the day alone would cost around £ 250,000.

Friends: Supermodel Naomi was seen clutching one of the flowers while standing outside with Emma Tin, who hosted Edward’s wedding at her Longlit mansion.

Rose for the lady! Naomi received one of Leo’s roses

Buff: Leonardo was wearing a white T-shirt and a navy hat

Durable: Leo had a little stubble on his face

Meet you! Leo was sitting next to Natasha

Going out: They are believed to have met at Edward’s wedding

Chat: They seemed to be enjoying each other’s company

D&G model Emma, ​​35, is believed to have given close friends Eninful and Maxwell to use the historic majestic home as a wedding gift.

But ordinary couples have to pay a minimum of £ 13,800 to rent a place in the greenhouse for their ceremony and reception tent.

Married! Edward’s golden wedding ring was on display

In another show of Eninful’s VIP status, it is believed that he was allowed to host the evening ball for about 300 guests in the house, while ordinary mortals who marry in Longlit can hold events only in gardens and territories.

A-listers, including Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Victoria Beckham, partyed all night, drank bottles of champagne and dined with food from London-based catering companies Cellar Society, whose customers typically have a budget of £ 20,000 to £ 100,000. Flowers were provided from the sought-after royal florist Simon Lisette.

The festivities continued on Wednesday with “Morning Afternoon” at The Bath Arms, a 17-bedroom pub on the Longlite mansion that was fully booked to allow about 80 guests to meet for lunch.

“I would say a wedding like this would certainly cost around £ 600,000, if not more,” Chris Eyre, managing director at AYRE Events, told FEMAIL.

Holly Moore, CEO and founder of Make Events, said the amount could be doubled: they also have the dream price. ‘

newlyweds! Edward and Alec were spotted packing up before they left

Guests were transported in a fleet of black BMWs to the 9,000-acre Longleat Estate, famous for its lions and safari park. Some of the invitation list was flown in by helicopter, including Victoria Beckham.

It was a short trip for friends such as Poppy Delevin, Marc Jacobs and Italian model Bianca Brandolini, who stayed at the nearby Babington House, part of the Soho House group, before the event.

Rooms at Babington House cost over £ 400 a night, and the most expensive accommodation, The Cabin, costs you £ 1,180, although it is only open to members.

Designer! Alec wore a Burberry jacket in his hand

Fortunately, there was no shortage of Soho House cardholders at the wedding, as Diane von Furstenberg and influential man Derek Blasberg also made room.

A local taxi driver said: “Obviously it was a lot of fun, I think they drank a lot of champagne. It’s unusual to be so busy in February – the place is full of black BMWs and Mercedes carriers transporting guests around.

In addition to champagne, guests were treated to Clase Azul tequila at each table, a FEMAIL source said.

It is said that Eninful is a big fan of tequila and wants a bottle at every table. Each Clase Azul ceramic decanter is hand-painted in Mexico by a team of craftsmen and is set to look visually stunning during the festivities.

The service is believed to have taken place after Longleat Safari Park closed at 5pm.

The greenhouse, which was built by Jeffrey Wyattville for the 2nd Marquis of Bath in the early 1800s, is decorated in a simple and elegant way. But such a fun luxury is not cheap, warned Jess Martin, a party decorating expert at Ginger Ray.

“The place was decorated with beautiful creamy flowers and an abundance of dark green greenery by none other than Simon Lisset, a high-profile florist for people like Buckingham Palace and Mary Berry,” she said.

The rest of the place consisted of clean lines and white decorations, achieving a summer “LA” look right in the middle of Bath’s majestic home. You can just imagine fashionable dresses and tuxedos that stand out against an all-white background, making it the perfect place to have a Vogue wedding.

“Overall, a simple but catchy display alone could cost just over £ 250,000, as it certainly doesn’t compromise on style and quality.”

Home time? Orlando was pictured getting into a cab

Maxim Chmerkovsky says he is “safe” and “not trying to leave Ukraine” … but warns of a “difficult situation” as he remains in Kiev after the Russian invasion

• The 42-year-old Dancing With the Stars professional updated his fans while staying in Kiev
• The Ukrainian-born singer said he was “safe” but warned of a “difficult situation”
• On Thursday, Russian forces shelled the city of nearly 3 million people
• Chmerkovski added that “the whole country is called to go to war”

from George Stark for Dailymail.com and Caitlin Becker for Dailymail.com

Published: 16:59 GMT, 25 February 2022 | Updated: 6:12 PM GMT on February 25, 2022

Ukrainian born Dancing with the stars pro Maxim Chmerkovsky continues to inform fans about his safety, as he remains in the capital of his country Kiev after Russiathe invasion.

The 42-year-old professional dancer released two videos on Friday telling fans he was “safe” but warned of the country’s increasingly aggressive and “terrible” situation.

He also explained in the second video that he was “not trying to leave Ukraine at the moment”, explaining: “I’m not moving to the border … I heard it’s not safe.”

At the beginning of the first video, he began: “I’m here again, I’m safe. We are not told to move and I just follow the instructions. That’s all I can say.

Update: Maxim Chmerkovsky says he is “safe” in Ukraine, but warns that “the situation is quite difficult” as he remains in Kiev after the Russian invasion

“But the reality is that I’m also talking to my friends who are here, the Ukrainians, and the situation is quite difficult.”

Chmerkovski added that the people in the country were “mobilizing” and said: “The whole country is being called to go to war. Men, women, boys … move on and get weapons and deploy to defend the country.

The update comes after a senior US defense official said on Friday that Russia has “about a third of its fighting power” in Ukraine, adding: “This does not mean that they will not engage anymore.”

“I am here again, I am safe. We are not told to move and I just follow the instructions. That’s all I can say, “he said at the beginning of the video.

The DWTS expert also warned that people in Ukraine were “very aggressively accused.”

He said: “If this is not resolved peacefully in some way or form in the next day or two, I think it will lead to many, many more aggressive actions and many more casualties.”

Speaking about the horrors of the situation, he added: “There are children who get sick, people take shelter and people who can’t just get up and run, right: small children, elderly people.”

“That’s the way it is in any conflict, I just pay attention to the fact that it’s happening.”

Necessary prayers: Maxim Chmerkovsky’s wife Peta Murgatroyd prays for prayers as the Ukrainian-born dancer stays in Kiev after a Russian invasion of the country at night; Peta and Maxim in the photo on February 13

Saying, “Please pray for my husband Max. I don’t usually ask these things from my social media network, but today is extremely difficult and the next few days will be even more difficult, “the 35-year-old Margatroyd wrote on Instagram on Thursday.

On Thursday, Kiev ordered civilians to bomb shelters and announced a curfew amid fears that Russia would strike the city after Ukrainian troops lost control of a key airport about 25 miles away.

In a video released yesterday, Maxim also directly criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin: “I think in 2022. [in a] civilized world, this is not the way we do things.

“It’s all one man’s ambition,” he continued.

“As much as it sounds, as comfortable as it sounds in Moscow, as comfortable as it is where you are in Russia, I just don’t think that’s the right thing to do and these are the right steps and these are the right actions.”

The star promised to try to keep his followers up to date with the situation abroad and asked people to respect his wife’s privacy at the moment.

“There is ALWAYS another way! WAR IS NEVER AN ANSWER! #standwithukraine, “he wrote in the caption of the video.

“S ** t’s going down”: Ukrainian-born Dancing With the Stars professional Maxim Chmerkovsky fears for his life and the lives of his friends in Kiev after a Russian invasion of the country at night

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What if they can’t help?

Fraudsters were caught, convicted, and sent to jail as long as there were cages strong enough to hold the defendants. Through outlaw walks and lawsuits, the public is left to contemplate the audacity of wrongdoing (as in the case of Elizabeth Holmes) or its destructive footprints (Bernie Madoff) and wonder: what could make someone commit a crime so audacious that it borders on the unbelievable?

One of the answers gives an ongoing and confusing case Vitaly Borker. 45-year-old native of Ukraine, Mr Borker was arrested last week in Brooklyn by federal postal inspectors on charges of mail and wire fraud. This is his third run-in with the law on the same charge – bullying and cheating customers your online glasses store.

As for compulsions, it seems strange. Mr. Borker apparently enjoys the grueling job of bullying and threatening eyeglass buyers so much that after more than five years in prison, two terms, he still doesn’t seem to be looking for a new career. U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York alleges that Mr. Borker didn’t even wait until he was a free man to start scamming clients again in June 2020. He was still halfway there.

Dominique Amorosa, his lawyer, said in an email that Mr. Borker intends to plead not guilty.

Both business and popular culture value ruthlessness, even when it seems over the top. Michael Jordan used to imagine that basketball rivals personally insulted him to spur his hyper-competitive fervor. Many leaders have a trick that can seem monomanic. Al Dunlap, the former chief executive of appliance company Sunbeam and the man who brought predatory joy to layoffs, is a key figure in a book called The Psychopath Test.

But these people have no problem staying on the right side of the law. For Mr. Borker, this seems like a struggle, though he has lately curbed the excesses of his early and most pernicious methods, suggesting he understands there is a line between legal and illegal behavior.

In 2010, he ran a website, DecorMyEyes, which regularly sent cheap, counterfeit versions of glasses made by companies like Dior and Chanel, and flew into a rage when they demanded refunds.

Then he became even more aggressive. Using the pseudonym Stanley Balds, he frequently threatened to maim or kill customers. On one occasion, he vowed to cut off a woman’s legs. In another, he sent an email with a photo of the client’s apartment building and a note saying “PS don’t forget I know where you live.” On one occasion, he sent out emails to colleagues of a client informing them that the client was gay and was a drug dealer.

At 6ft 5in, Mr. Borker would most likely tower over anyone he wanted to personally threaten. But no one ever said that he carried out his physical threats. However, many people were frightened by the fact that they flooded the message boards of consumer complaint sites such as getatisfaction.com.

In a remarkably candid interview the week before his first arrest in 2010, Mr. Borker described his wild approach to customer service as the forefront of online commerce. He argued that Google searches don’t distinguish between positive and negative reviews, so the more people who shout about DecorMyEyes online, the higher his company ranks in the search results.

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February 25, 2022 10:31 AM ET

On my blog, Google announced after his first arrest, that he changed his algorithm and that from now on “bad customer service is bad for business at Google.”

In the latter case, Mr. Borker’s tactics softened considerably. The complaint, filed by the government, describes an online merchant who could, in less legal terms, be called a liar and a jerk.

His website claimed that he was selling “brand new and original designer eyewear and sunglasses”. In fact, the complaint states, the glasses were either used or counterfeit. Mr. Borker also refused to return money when requested by clients. Someone identified as Victim 2 did receive a refund, but about $50 less than the full amount.

If Mr. Borker returns to prison, history suggests he is unlikely to reform. At the most basic level, he simply enjoys his work. He once explained to a reporter that he enjoys the chaos and hectic energy required to constantly pester dozens of customers.

“I like crazy,” he said. “It works for me.”

In a previous case, court-appointed mental health experts concluded that Mr. Borker exhibited symptoms of bipolar disorder, narcissism, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

In a letter before sentencing, he appeared to agree. “Something is wrong in my brain,” he wrote.

Kanye West has big plans for his newly bought house on the beach in Malibu for 57.3 million dollars, as the rapper completely gutted the interior of his residence on the beach.

New photos of the property show that the concrete residence bears little resemblance to what it once did when the 44-year-old West bought it in September 2021.

The coastal side of the house is completely open, but the entrance entrance remains intact with various warning signs placed on the doors.

Heavy renovations: Kanye West has big plans for his newly bought house on the beach in Malibu for 57.3 million dollars, as the rapper completely gutted the interior of his residence on the beach

Before: The house had massive windows overlooking the ocean and a concrete roof before renovations began

It is unclear what exactly Kanye plans to do with his home.

Prior to the renovation, the two-story residence had massive windows overlooking the ocean and a concrete roof.

Windows and concrete ceilings overlooking the Pacific Ocean have now been removed.

A large black sheet now hangs over the house, covering two floors of the residence.

Previously, the home was owned by Ashley Olson’s financier and ex, Richard Sachs, who bought the home at a much lower price of $ 1.9 million.

Transformation: The coastal side of the house is fully exposed, but the entrance entrance remains intact with various warning signs placed on the doors

Under construction: No workers were seen in the property, but a red ribbon and various orange cones can be seen around the property

No workers were seen in the property, but a red ribbon and various orange cones were seen around the property.

In addition, several no-go signs were affixed to the entrance roads.

Kanye’s new home was designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, ​​a Pritzker Prize winner, and was built by Marmol Radziner.

The 80-year-old self-taught architect Ando is well-known in the industry, behind the He Museum of Art in China and the Bourse de Commerce in Paris, and Kanye became a fan of the Osaka-born Japan after visiting the Art Island. which he designs. in Naoshima.

Exposed: The roof was removed, showing the concrete interior

Blocked: The entrance had a line of orange cones blocking the alley and several signs for a restricted area

Stay away! Signs showing only “authorized personnel” were allowed inside

Undoubtedly the partial home, the partial sculptural home was a must for Kanye, as it is one of the few homes designed by Ando in the United States.

The house was previously owned by financier and Ashley Olson’s financier, Richard Sachs, who bought the house at a much lower price of $ 1.9 million.

The 3,665-square-foot four-bedroom home is located on a 5,672-square-foot property right next to a public beach.

New homeowner: West bought the home last year for $ 57.3 million

Mysterious plans: It is unclear what West plans to do with his new space

The house is divided into three floors: the lower floor with three guest bedrooms, the middle floor, which is a shared space, and the upper floor, which contains the main apartment.

The property does not include a yard or open space, but there is a living area around the fireplace on the second floor in addition to a roof terrace with direct access to the beach from a staircase.

The residence was Kanye’s first property purchase amid his impending divorce from Kim Kardashian.

Kim recently asked a judge to call her a single and revealed that she suffered from “emotional stress” as a result of Kanye’s antics on social media.

In new documents received from TMZKim said: “I really want to get divorced.”

She told a judge she asked Kanye to keep their separation a secret, “but he didn’t.”

Big fan: Kanye’s new home was designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, ​​a Pritzker Prize winner, and was built by Marmol Radziner

Security: Signs were placed on many of the entrance roads leading to the property

Kanye posted a lot of misinformation about our personal issues and co-parenting on social media, which created emotional stress, “she said in new documents.

In fact, the drama between Kim and Kanye has been played out publicly on social media in recent days, where the rapper posted screenshots of text messages sent to him by his ex and went to war with her new boyfriend Pete Davidson.

He had previously said that Kim was letting their daughter North West on TikTok “against his will”, accused her of “kidnapping” their eight-year-old child, and claimed that she had accused him of “hitting her”.

Kanye also asked not to allow Kim to transfer assets from any trust – a request to which Kim responded due to their premarital marriage, which already keeps the trusts and their assets separate.

To continue running her business, Kim needs to gain access to her trust.

Kanye’s lawyers have also acknowledged the validity of the premarital marriage in the documents.

Kim also said Kanye’s lawyers have admitted they are struggling to contact him.

Split: The residence was the first purchase of a property for Kanye amid his impending divorce from Kim Kardashian