Florida man convicted of killing family over webcam model breakup

CHULUOTA, Fla.  — A Florida man has been found guilty of murdering his parents and brother because prosecutors say he was angry they cut off his relationship with a model he met on an adult website. The Orlando Sentinel reports a jury found Grant Amato guilty Wednesday of three counts of first-degree murder in the … Continue reading "Florida man convicted of killing family over webcam model breakup"

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Scientists develop way to turn wastewater into affordable, renewable energy

Researchers have developed a cheap technology that could become a major source of renewable energy in the future. Stanford University scientists have tested a prototype of a battery that could tap into the mix of salty seawater and freshwater — known as “blue energy” — at wastewater treatments plants. Globally, according to the scholars, the … Continue reading "Scientists develop way to turn wastewater into affordable, renewable energy"

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Obese people enjoy the taste of food more, study finds

Obese people eat more food because it simply tastes better, a new study has found. Researchers at the University of Iowa gave chocolate to a group of obese and non-obese women and found that as the obese group kept eating the food continued to taste almost as good to them as the first bite. The … Continue reading "Obese people enjoy the taste of food more, study finds"

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This $553 dress looks like a big onion bag

Twitter is tearing up in disgust. This pricey $553 dress has social media fashion critics making a stink over the transparent red mesh netting that resembles an onion sack. Currently on sale for $331.50, the Lacetex Slip Dress by designer Elissa Poppy leaves little to the imagination. A woman modeling the 100% latex creation for … Continue reading "This $553 dress looks like a big onion bag"

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Man allegedly stabbed his elderly mom to death, stuffed body in trash can

An Illinois man with mental health issues and a history of erratic behavior was arrested Sunday after stabbing his mother with a sword and stuffing her body into a trash can, police said. David Krystyniak, 47, was being held on a first-degree murder charge in the death of his 74-year-old mother, Judith Krystyniak, Park Ridge … Continue reading "Man allegedly stabbed his elderly mom to death, stuffed body in trash can"

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Pilot missing, multiple injured after Navy jet crashes in Death Valley

LOS ANGELES — Crews are searching for the pilot of a U.S. Navy fighter jet that crashed in Death Valley National Park, injuring seven people who were at a scenic overlook where aviation enthusiasts routinely watch military aircraft speeding low through a chasm dubbed Star Wars Canyon, officials said. The crash sent dark smoke billowing … Continue reading "Pilot missing, multiple injured after Navy jet crashes in Death Valley"

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