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☆ Brazilian au pair takes plea deal, cooperates in Virginia double-murder case against former boss
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Doha Madani | Doha Madani Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. Pronouns | She Her. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

A Brazilian au pair involved in a Virginia double-murder case took a plea deal on Tuesday, cooperating with prosecutors as they prepare to go to trial against the woman's former boss. Peres Magalhaes called 911 on the morning of Feb 24, 2023, and reported that a friend was hurt, police said previously. Her plea deal downgrades the murder charge to manslaughter and drops the firearm charge. Peres Magalhaes and Brendan Banfield said Ryan attacked the au pair, which led him to shoot Ryan in self-defense, according to NBC Washington. An attorney for Brendan Banfield did not immediately return a request for comment on the plea deal on Monday.

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☆ Virginia husband indicted in killing of his wife and another man nearly 1 year after au pair is charged
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Tim Stelloh | Tim Stelloh Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

A Virginia man was indicted in the killing last year of his wife and another man, officials said Monday, nearly a year after the couple’s au pair was charged in connection with the double homicide. Police escort Brendan Banfield in Virginia. The Banfields' au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhaes, was charged in October in Ryan's killing. Brendan Banfield then took the phone and told a dispatcher that an "unknown male" had entered his home and shot them, the official said, referring to Brendan Banfield only as the victim's husband. Brendan Banfield was called to testify at a court hearing this year but mostly invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination when prosecutors questioned him, NBC Washington reported.

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☆ Scientists studied 1,200 cats to determine why they scratch up furniture and how to stop it
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Ellyn Lapointe | Jessica Orwig | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Dr. Andrea Sanchez, a veterinarian at Banfield Pet Hospital, previously told Business Insider that cats scratch to communicate, stretch and condition their claws, and claim possessions. But if you really want your cat to stop scratching up your couch and chairs, it's worth knowing the exact reason they're doing it in the first place. How to stop cats from scratching up your furnitureStressed-out cats can wreak havoc on your furniture and other household items. Magui-rfajardo/Getty ImagesIf your cat won't stop scratching up your furniture, there are things you can do to curb the behavior, the researchers found. Observing your cat's scratching behavior can help you figure out what type of scratching post is best for them.

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NEW YORK (AP) — By airing the fourth Republican presidential primary debate scheduled for Wednesday — again, minus Donald Trump — the young NewsNation television network will almost certainly reach the largest audience in its history. A NETWORK STILL SEEKING AN AUDIENCEPolitical Cartoons View All 1277 ImagesThe debate is to air from 8 to 10 p.m. ET and will also be shown on the CW network, which like NewsNation is owned by the Nexstar Media Group. A HIGH-PROFILE DEBATE HEADLINERIn awarding the rights to televise Wednesday's debate, the Republican National Committee chose the debate moderators. Kelly's experience working debates during the 2016 Republican presidential nominating process shot her to fame through her feud with Trump.

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PANAMA CITY (AP) — Panama’s Supreme Court ruled unanimously Tuesday that a 20-year concession for a Canadian copper mine that has been the focus of widespread environmental protests was unconstitutional. In March, Panama’s legislature reached an agreement with First Quantum allowing Minera Panama to continue operating the huge copper mine for at least 20 more years. The dispute over the mine led to some of Panama's most widespread protests in recent years, including a blockade of the mine’s power plant. A court decision that declared the contract unconstitutional was the last opportunity for opponents to get it thrown out. The Canadian government said it respected Tuesday's ruling and was following the contract negotiation closely.

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Smith’s appearance with their two children, Jaden and Willow, and his son Trey Smith, was apparently a surprise for Pinkett Smith. “It is a sloppy public experiment in unconditional love,” he said, a description that prompted Pinkett Smith to double over in laughter. “Will and me are good,” Pinkett Smith told Laura Coates of CNN, who moderated Wednesday night’s discussion. Pinkett Smith told The Associated Press that she is feeling free since opening up about the separation. “It’s a weight off my shoulders, honestly,” Pinkett Smith said in an AP interview this week.

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☆ Will Smith responds to Jada Pinkett Smith’s ‘Worthy,’ while she says they are in a ‘beautiful’ place
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Will Smith has shared his thoughts on Jada Pinkett Smith’s new memoir. The pair have been the subject of multiple headlines since Pinkett Smith revealed last week that the pair have been separated since 2016. Pinkett Smith confirmed what her mother said. “During Pinkett Smith’s appearance on the “On Purpose with Jay Shetty,” which debuted Monday, Shetty read a letter he said was from Smith. “That’s why I can’t divorce that joker.”In making her original revelation that she and Smith had split, Pinkett Smith told NBC’s Hoda Kotb they are still leagally married.

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☆ A dog's (longer) life: How to cover health costs for aging pets
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-15 | by ( Chris Taylor | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

"But senior dogs are so lovely, and it's well worth the cost to go the extra mile for them." Whatever furry friend happens to be snoozing on your couch, caring for senior dogs can get pricey. ASK FOR HELPIf your senior dog needs a medical treatment you just cannot afford, do not give up hope. The same principles apply to your furry companion, which is why one solution is a "savings account specifically set aside for your pet's medical care," said Dr. Melvin. "I can't wait for my next senior dog, because they are so precious," she said.

☆ Chewy's push into pet telehealth runs into regulatory hurdles, skeptical veterinarians
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-24 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Longtime veterinarians told CNBC the service can have some benefit for minor situations, or for people who don't have easy access to vet care. Because when you research pet health, you'll find that there's a specific term called VCPR," Singh said. Banfield Pet Hospital is owned by Mars Veterinary Health, a subsidiary of pet food and candy conglomerate Mars. "If you notice, there has been little to no innovation in pet health over the last decade, and yet in the last three years, there's been more innovation in pet health than in the last decade or 20 years," Singh said. Michael Nagle | Getty ImagesChewy said the program was created to make vet care more affordable and accessible to everyone.

☆ Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend shares the moment he found out she had been killed
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Scott Stump | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Kenny Walker, the boyfriend of Breonna Taylor, has opened up in an emotional interview about the stunning moment he learned she had been killed by police. While executing a drug search warrant at Taylor’s apartment in Louisville, officers opened fire after Walker, believing an intruder was trying to break in, fired a gun toward the door. In August, four former Louisville police officers were federally charged with violating Taylor’s civil rights in the raid that led to her death. Former detective Joshua Jaynes, who obtained the search warrant, is accused of misleading investigators probing the shooting, NBC News reported in August. “The federal charges announced today allege that members of the Place-Based Investigations unit falsified the affidavit used to obtain the search warrant of Ms. Taylor’s home,” Garland said.

In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Monae said she uses both she/her and they/them pronouns. Jerrod CarmichaelJerrod Carmichael accepts Outstanding Writing for "Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel" at the 74th Primetime Emmys in Los Angeles, on Sept. 12, 2022. Charlee CorraCharlee Corra speaks at Human Rights Campaign dinner on March 12, 2022 in Los Angeles. Ellia GreenEllia Green, right, with his partner Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts and their daughter in Sydney, Australia, on Aug. 15, 2022. Blair came out publicly this year after serving as a consultant for Amazon Prime’s very queer TV reboot of the decades-old film.

☆ Hayden Panettiere opens up about 'heartbreaking' decision to relinquish custody of her daughter
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Chloe Melas | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Hayden Panettiere is sharing more about the custody arrangement of her only child. In a new episode of “Red Table Talk,” Panettiere opened up about the “very upsetting” experience of relinquishing custody of her 7-year-old daughter with former partner Wladmir Klitschko to him. Panettiere said the papers gave Klitschko full custody of their daughter. Panettiere added, “It was the hardest thing I could do,” she recalled. “But the best thing for my daughter was to make sure she was okay, take care of myself and make sure I could be a good mom to her.

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