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  • Female Fencer Disqualified for Refusing to Compete Against Trans Opponent

    Female Fencer Disqualified for Refusing to Compete Against Trans Opponent

    A female fencer was disqualified from a tournament for refusing to compete against a transgender opponent, as reported by the NY Post. Stephanie Turner has gained attention for her protest at the Cherry Blossom Open in Maryland, where she took a knee to express her opposition to facing transgender athlete Redmond Sullivan. 

    Turner is now using her platform to express the “unfair” situation she finds herself in, stating that this has been a concern of hers throughout her career. During their match at the University of Maryland in College Park on March 30, the 31-year-old knelt on the fencing strip. Turner mentioned that she typically avoids entering events where she might face a transgender opponent, but chose to participate this time as a form of protest.

    Turner Speaks Out

    “So what I was doing already was just avoiding tournaments where I knew there was a transgender fencer. But at this point, what else should I do? Should I just not sign up for any tournaments? I have no other options,” Turner told the Daily Mail. According to Turner,  “Redmond didn’t hear me, and he comes up to me, and he thinks that I may be hurt, or he doesn’t understand what’s happening. He asks, ‘Are you OK?’ And I said, ‘I’m sorry. I have much love and respect for you, but I will not fence you,’” she recalled, without using her would-be opponent’s preferred pronouns.

    Turner’s protest at the Cherry Blossom Open resulted in her receiving a black card, which is the highest penalty in the sport. This led to her automatic expulsion from the tournament. The black card was issued due to her refusal to compete against Sullivan, who is recognized as an eligible opponent under the International Fencing Federation (FIE) regulations, as stated by the organization. “In the case of Stephanie Turner, her disqualification…was merely the direct result of her decision to decline to fence an eligible opponent, which the FIE rules clearly prohibit,” USA Fencing said in a statement.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Man Who Didn’t Know Girlfriend Was Pregnant Discovers Infant in Trash Bag on Their Front Porch

    Man Who Didn’t Know Girlfriend Was Pregnant Discovers Infant in Trash Bag on Their Front Porch

    A Georgia woman has been charged after allegedly giving birth and leaving her newborn in a trash bag outside her home, per Too Fab. Alaynah Marie Rappuh, 22, was taken into custody on Tuesday, April 1, in Bibb County. She is facing charges including criminal attempt to commit felony murder, reckless abandonment of a child, and first-degree cruelty to children. The sheriff’s office reported that she is being held without bond.

    The day prior, deputies were called to the Piedmont Macon Emergency Room regarding a woman experiencing “excessive bleeding,” prompting an investigation into the situation. According to the sheriff, Rappuhn was taken to the hospital by her boyfriend, who noticed her condition at home. Allegedly, as she was leaving, Rappuhn left a trash bag on the back porch. When her boyfriend returned to “retrieve some belongings,” he heard a noise “coming from the bag.” The sheriff stated that he discovered an infant wrapped in towels inside the bag.

    Boyfriend Makes Shocking Discovery

    This came as a shock to the boyfriend, as Rappuhn allegedly never told him about her pregnancy or that she had given birth that very day, per the sheriff. She also reportedly did not disclose to anyone at the hospital that she had just given birth when she arrived for treatment. Authorities stated that Rappuhn allegedly gave birth at 4:30 a.m., wrapped the newborn in a towel, and placed him into a trash bag. 

    The child was taken to the hospital, with the sheriff noting that the baby—a boy—was in critical but stable condition. A man who identified himself as the father, Dimitrios Mason, told WGXA, that he “forgave her already” for what she did. “I’m so sorry that my baby had to go through this. I just love them both and it’s a hard thing for me,” he continued. “I just pray to God, God forgives her…and that my baby has the best life that he could ever have. He started in a trash bag, but I’ll make sure he ends up on top.”

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Transgender Woman Arrested for Using Women’s Restroom, Potentially Marking First Case Under Florida Law

    Transgender Woman Arrested for Using Women’s Restroom, Potentially Marking First Case Under Florida Law

    A transgender woman was arrested last month for attempting to use a women’s restroom at the Florida State Capitol building, according to the Tampa Bay Times. This incident may mark the first arrest under the state’s laws prohibiting transgender individuals from using restrooms and other facilities that align with their gender identity.

    Marcy Rheintgen, a 20-year-old resident of Illinois, was apprehended by Capitol police and charged with trespassing after she attempted to enter the women’s restroom at the State Capitol. In hopes of making a symbolic statement, the transgender college student had informed police and lawmakers in advance of her intentions. She provided them with a photograph of her identification and specified the restroom she planned to use.

    Rheintgen Speaks Out

    “I know that you know in your heart that this law is wrong and unjust,” Rheintgen said in the letter. On March 19, police approached her at the Capitol in an attempt to dissuade her from proceeding with her plans. However, Rheintgen went ahead and tried to use the restroom, resulting in her arrest.

    Initially, the officers informed Rheintgen that they would issue a notice to appear before a judge and allow her to go free. However, they later deemed her unsuitable for release after she became “sassy,” expressing interest that she might attempt to use the restroom again, as detailed in the arrest affidavit. Rheintgen spent the night in custody and was released the next day. 

    She mentioned that she did not expect to be arrested and now regrets the entire experience, according to the Times. “I got arrested, and I got sent to jail because of Gov. DeSantis’s policies – like that’s crazy, that’s crazy,” Rheintgen said. Florida has enacted a number of anti-LGBTQ+ “don’t say gay” laws, including one prohibiting transgender individuals from using restrooms, changing areas, and sleeping facilities that align with their gender identity in government and other public institutions.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Elderly Pennsylvania Woman Donates Jacket Containing Winning $2.5M Lottery Ticket She Left in the Pocket

    Elderly Pennsylvania Woman Donates Jacket Containing Winning $2.5M Lottery Ticket She Left in the Pocket

    An elderly woman in Pennsylvania misplaced her winning $2.5 million lottery ticket after leaving it in a jacket she donated to charity, according to the NY Post.

    Mildred Simoneriluto, 76, is urgently trying to recover her lost ticket as the expiration date is set for May 8th of this year. If she doesn’t find the physical ticket in time she will unfortunately lose out on her winnings. Simoneriluto purchased a Cash 5 lottery ticket at a grocery store in Murrysville in May 2024, and remembers her winning numbers vividly: 14, 22, 33, 35, and 38. She expressed feeling shocked when she learned she had won. However, she couldn’t find the actual ticket, which Pennsylvania Lottery officials say is necessary to claim her prize. 

    While attempting to retrace her steps, Simoneriluto remembered that she had placed the ticket in her jacket. But she had already donated it to Vietnam Veterans of America, a charity that distributes items globally. Simoneriluto mentioned that she specifically put the ticket in her jacket pocket to avoid forgetting it.

    She has has since returned to the grocery store where she bought the ticket several times, but employees informed her that there is nothing more they can do to assist her. Others are also keeping an eye out for the ticket in case it surfaces in their own jacket pockets. “What else can I do? Just cry out loud and hope something positive happens for me?” she expressed with frustration.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Toddler Expelled from Nursery School for Allegedly Being ‘Transphobic,’ Reports Say

    Toddler Expelled from Nursery School for Allegedly Being ‘Transphobic,’ Reports Say

    A British toddler was expelled from a nursery school after allegations of transphobic or homophobic behavior, according to local media cited by Fox News.

    The child, reportedly aged 3 or 4, was removed from an unnamed nursery “for being transphobic,” as stated in a report from the Telegraph on Monday. The UK’s Department for Education (DfE) did not reveal the name of the school or specific details regarding the incident. A spokesperson for the DfE commented to the newspaper that “all pupils and staff should feel safe and protected at school and should never face violence or abuse.”

    Statistics indicate that 94 students at state primary schools faced suspension or permanent expulsion due to transphobia and homophobia during the 2022-23 school year. This figure includes 10 students from year one and three from year two, where the maximum age is seven, according to the report.

    Renowned author J.K. Rowling, best known for her Harry Potter fantasy series, took to social media to express her disapproval regarding the suspension. “This is totalitarian insanity. If you think small children should be punished for being able to recognize (sic) sex, you are a dangerous zealot who should be nowhere near kids or in any position of authority over them,” she posted on X.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Mother Arrested for Allegedly Forcing Young Child to Wear Dog’s Shock Collar, Police Say

    Mother Arrested for Allegedly Forcing Young Child to Wear Dog’s Shock Collar, Police Say

    A New Jersey mother was arrested for allegedly using an electric shock collar intended for dogs on her young child, according to officials per the NY Post. 

    Kimberly Cruz-Feliciano, 30, from Cape May, NJ, was taken into custody on March 17 after her child arrived at school with noticeable marks on their neck, raising concerns among teachers, as stated by the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office in a news release. Investigators determined that these marks were caused by an electric collar, meant to shock dogs when they bark, that the mother had made the child wear, according to the release.

    Shock collars are designed to deliver electrical charges of up to 100 volts. During the investigation, Cape May officials discovered that Cruz-Feliciano further threatened her child with additional violence if the child reported the abuse, the release stated. “We take all allegations of child abuse with the utmost seriousness, and we will continue to ensure that those responsible for such heinous acts are held fully accountable under the law,” Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffery H. Sutherland said in a statement.

    Cruz-Feliciano faces two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, two counts of Aggravated Assault, one count of Witness Tampering with a threat of force, and one count of Hindering. Additionally, Sonia Feliciano, 59, the victim’s maternal grandmother, is also facing one count of Hindering and Tampering with Evidence.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Alaska Mother Charged for Allegedly Leaving Toddler in Freezing Car to Go to ‘Romantic Rendezvous’ at Hotel

    Alaska Mother Charged for Allegedly Leaving Toddler in Freezing Car to Go to ‘Romantic Rendezvous’ at Hotel

    A mother in Alaska has been charged after reportedly leaving her child alone in a vehicle while she had a “romantic rendezvous” at a hotel, as reported by PEOPLE. 

    According to a news release from the Alaska Department of Public Safety State Troopers division, 38-year-old Lillian Johnson was arrested on a first-degree charge of endangering the welfare of a child. On Tuesday, March 18, dispatchers received a call from a worried citizen. They reported hearing a child crying in a parked car. When troopers arrived, they discovered a 20-month-old child “abandoned in a car” outside a local hotel and bar in Healy, Alaska, as stated in the release.

    “The child was crying, the vehicle was off, with a window partly opened with outside temperatures at 6 degrees Fahrenheit,” state troopers said. EMS personnel were called to the scene, where they “removed the child from the vehicle” and provided treatment for “hypothermia.” The child was then taken by medics to “the EMS/Fire Department for additional treatment,” per the release. “The child was treated for early stages of hypothermia,” state troopers said.

    Authorities Launched Investigation into the Incident

    Officials reported that the child’s mother was not “immediately found” when the toddler was taken for further medical care. However, she “exited the hotel after EMS had already left with her child.” Alaska State Troopers launched an investigation into the incident and obtained hotel security footage from that evening. The footage reportedly shows that Johnson was inside the hotel for around 35 minutes, from approximately 8:18 p.m. to 8:53 p.m., “before returning to check on the child” and discovering that the 20-month-old was no longer there.

    Investigators said their investigation revealed that Johnson had “left her child in the car to have a romantic rendezvous with a guest at the hotel.” No further details have been provided. 

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Justin Bieber Admits to Having ‘Anger Issues’ and Says He Occasionally ‘Hates’ Himself in Cryptic Instagram Posts

    Justin Bieber Admits to Having ‘Anger Issues’ and Says He Occasionally ‘Hates’ Himself in Cryptic Instagram Posts

    Justin Bieber shared his struggles with having “anger issues” and his dislike of himself whenever he feels “inauthentic,” in an Instagram post on Saturday.

    The pop star uploaded a collection of mysterious messages to his social media, accompanied by images of himself and a video of him playing instruments with a band. “I got anger issues too, but I wanna grow and not react so much smh,” the 31-year-old wrote, adding a facepalm emoji to the caption. The caption was accompanied by three photos, one showing him with his face down in a hoodie, another of him as a child, and a third featuring cargo shipping containers along with a small image that seems to be of his son, Jack Blues.

    Later that Saturday, the “Sorry” singer shared a video of himself making music with a band. In the caption, he wrote, “I think I hate myself sometimes when I feel myself start to become inauthentic.” He added, “Then I remember we’re all being made to think we’re not enough but I still hate when I change myself to please people.”

    The posts follow increasing public concern for the singer’s mental and physical well-being, although many have commended him for being vulnerable. Earlier this month, Bieber acknowledged on Instagram that he has “always felt unworthy” despite the immense love and admiration from his fans. Just the week prior, he shared, “We have nothing to prove today just the gift of life today to accept and receive. Nothing is owed to us and we don’t owe anyone anything.” His rep previously shut down rumors that the singer was using any form of drugs, calling the accusations “harmful.”

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Gen Z On Track To Becoming the Wealthiest Generation by Around 2035, New Study Predicts

    Gen Z On Track To Becoming the Wealthiest Generation by Around 2035, New Study Predicts

    A recent study indicates that Generation Z is on track to becoming the wealthiest generation in history, according to PEOPLE.

    Defined as those born between 1997 and 2012, Gen Z is expected to accumulate around $36 trillion within the next five years and over $74 trillion by about 2040, as highlighted in a recent report from Bank of America researchers. The report attributes this wealth surge to Baby Boomers, who are anticipated to facilitate a “huge transfer of wealth” by passing down their assets to younger generations in the years ahead.

    This also suggests that Gen Z is likely to significantly influence global spending trends.

    “It’s likely they will be among the most disruptive generations to economies, markets and social systems,” the researchers predict. In the meantime, the authors of the study point out that Generation Z continues to encounter financial and economic hurdles. On average, they spend “twice as much” as they save, due to the high cost of living. 

    Societal Advantages & Disadvantages

    While a greater number of Gen Z individuals hold both two-year and four-year degrees compared to Millennials and Generation X at the same age, many find themselves underemployed due to a tough job market. Furthermore, nearly a third of Gen Z respondents expressed feeling “behind” where there parents were at the same age regarding financial goals, according to the bank’s 2024 Better Money Habits survey.

    While speaking to the New York Post, financial literacy expert Amanda Frances urged Generation Z to focus on becoming “investors” instead of just consumers. Highlighting that investing early can lead to “massive wealth later.” Frances also pointed out to the Post that Gen Z has a distinct advantage that older generations lack. “Their digital fluency gives them unprecedented access to wealth-building opportunities through fintech, e-commerce, content creation, and AI-driven businesses,” she explained.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Woman Sentenced for Stabbing, Burning, and Forcing Boy to Consume Feces in Distributing Abuse Case, ‘Do it All Again in a Heartbeat’

    Woman Sentenced for Stabbing, Burning, and Forcing Boy to Consume Feces in Distributing Abuse Case, ‘Do it All Again in a Heartbeat’

    A New Zealand woman faces prison time for allegedly torturing a young boy. Selica Romana Wright, 34, is accused of stabbing the teenager with a chef’s knife and a screwdriver, making him eat feces, pouring boiling water on him, and urging him to take his own life, as reported by the New Zealand Herald. 

    Wright appeared in front of Judge Kirsten Lummis at the Auckland District Court, presenting a letter of apology. However, prosecutors used her own words from intercepted prison letters to reveal that she showed no remorse for her actions. “Haha. Do it all again in a heartbeat,” she wrote. “No regrets for me, only that I didn’t do it properly. LOL.”

    The judge sentenced her to 10 and a half years in prison, with the requirement that she serve at least half of that time before becoming eligible for parole. The Glen Eden resident was arrested in October 2023. The teenager was able to escape to a neighbor’s house to seek help. Court documents indicate that the abuse occurred over a 10-month period. 

    Horrifying Details of Victims Abuse

    Wright would abuse the victim whenever she faced “problems with her private life”, or became angry. In one instance, she reportedly struck him with a metal vacuum cleaner pipe, hitting him with such force that the pipe got damaged. Additionally, she used a hammer on him at least five times. “[He] was struck about the head, body, legs, knees, feet, back, arms and his hands,” court documents state. 

    On two separate occasions, Wright attacked him with a sword and a spade. In the month leading up to her arrest, she told the boy he should hang himself, and when he refused, she threatened to hang him herself. On October 22, 2023, he managed to escape to a neighbor’s home to ask for help after Wright had left to run errands. Wright pleaded guilty last year to several charges. Medical professionals discovered seven fractures in various areas of the teen’s body, along with severe bruising, cuts, burns, and puncture wounds.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?