A Detroit family is grieving after their loved one was killed in a car/moped crash over the weekend, with the tragedy compounded by allegations that someone stole jewelry from the victim as she lay dying.

Watch Ruta Ulcinaite's video report: Family says woman's jewelry stolen after fatal car crash in Detroit

Tabatha Dawson, 57, was struck by a vehicle in the area of Hubbell and Puritan late Saturday night after leaving a get-together on her moped.

"Are y'all crazy? Y'all see somebody on the ground and you're going to rob her?" said Dewayne Dawson, Tabatha's brother.

The incident marks another devastating loss for the family, who buried their matriarch just weeks ago in May.

"I actually buried my grandmother the same day as my graduation, and we're all just grieving, we're still not even over my grandma," said Angelique Price, Tabatha's niece.

A resident who lives near the crash site described hearing the impact and rushing to help.

"I heard a noise, a big noise, I came out and the young lady was laying right in the middle of the grass," said Lewis Coles. "I ran in the house and told my old lady to call 911, and when I came back out, she wasn't breathing."

The family believes that before police arrived at the scene, someone stole the jewelry Tabatha was wearing.

"We gotta have justice, I want this cleared," Dewayne said. "I want everything that they took, I want it back."

Family members held a candlelight vigil for Tabatha Sunday, who they remember as a kind and outgoing person.

Detroit Police confirmed their fatal squad unit is investigating both the crash and the reportedly stolen items.

"I just hope they bring my auntie justice because she didn't deserve all that," Price said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detroit Police or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.

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Four days after deadly floodwaters surged through Texas Hill Country, rescue teams are still combing the banks of the Guadalupe River, holding out hope that some missing victims may still be found alive.

This will be a rough week, Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr. said. Primary search continues and we remain hopeful. Every foot, every mile, every bend of the river, our work continues.

While the search continues, a clearer picture has emerged of how the flood turned catastrophic and how quickly it escalated in the early hours of July 4.

It began with days of warnings. On Wednesday, July 2, the Texas Division of Emergency Management alerted residents to an increased risk of flooding. A day later, officials urged Texans to stay weather aware. By Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service had issued a flood watch for the region.

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In the early hours of July 4, the warnings grew more urgent. At 3:06 a.m., the National Weather Service advised: Turn Around, Dont Drown.

Just after 4 a.m., the agency issued an urgent, all-caps bulletin, calling the looming flood a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION.

By then, it was too late. In just two hours, between 4 and 6 a.m., the Guadalupe River rose nearly 30 feet.

The region's geography made the disaster worse. With rolling hills, deep canyons and narrow creeks, there was little room for nearly 20 inches of rainfall in some areas to disperse.

Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice said the storms unpredictability was part of the challenge.

Everybody, including the NWS, was looking at, where is the rain going to hit? Rice said. We know its somewhere in here, but with rain ... sometimes you dont know until it falls."

The same landscape that makes Kerr County a picturesque destination for summer camps and holiday cookouts also makes it one of the most dangerous places in Texas, a state that already leads the nation in flash flood fatalities.

President Donald Trump signed his massive spending and tax policy package on Friday. It includes new tax policy aimed at achieving his campaign promise of no tax on tips.

What does it mean for tipped workers?

Tipped workers can now deduct up to $25,000 of tipped income from their taxes. The amount someone can deduct phases out after the individuals income exceeds $150,000 or $300,000 for a couple filing together.

The deduction only applies for federal income tax, so tipped workers will still owe payroll taxes like Social Security and Medicare taxes and state income taxes.

Who does it help the most?

The tax policy changes apply to just a sliver of the workforce.

There were about 4 million tipped workers in the U.S. in 2023, or about 2.5% of the workforce, according to the Yale Budget Lab.

Of those workers, 37% dont earn enough to face federal income tax.

That means the new policy may not have a major impact on lower-income tipped workers.

Among tipped workers, those who are earning relatively significant amounts of income, you know, maybe north of $40,000 or $50,000 will benefit significantly, said Daniel Bunn, the president and CEO of the Tax Foundation, a nonprofit organization that promotes tax policies that lead to greater economic growth and opportunity. But if you're earning less than that, you might have very little tax liability to utilize this benefit.

Who supports it?

Limiting taxes on tips has received bipartisan support among lawmakers, and many tipped workers are excited about the money they could save.

It definitely would be a couple (extra) hundred dollars in our paychecks, which goes far right now, Nichole Stoke, a hospitality worker in Las Vegas, told Scripps News Group Las Vegas.

But some industry groups say they oppose the change because it would tax people who work together differently.

The legislation around no tax on tips is problematic because it leaves out a huge portion of restaurant workers. notably everyone who works in the kitchen and is not customer facing, said Anne McBride, the vice president of impact at the James Beard Foundation, a nonprofit organization that works on behalf of chefs and the culinary industry.

The foundation sent a letter to members of Congress in opposition to the entire piece of legislation and highlighted the no tax on tips section.

Bunn says he thinks it complicates tax policy.

When I think of smart tax policy, I think of policies that create neutrality, simplicity, stability, and transparency, and this policy cuts against several of those principles, he said. I think, honestly, the complexities of figuring out who's eligible and who's not will probably mess with some of the elements of transparency and neutrality.

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When does it take effect?

The changes apply to the 2025 tax year and tipped income that has already been earned during it qualifies for the deduction.

The law is set to end after 2028 unless Congress renews it.

Where did President Trump get the idea for it?

President Trump has said he got the idea for no tax on tips from a waitress he met in Las Vegas.

During the Republican National Convention last year, he said, a waitress told him the government is after me all the time on tips.

He says he suggested not taxing tips, to which he says the waitress responded, what a great idea.

The suspect and the person of interest in connection with the shooting during this years Ford Fireworks event have been taken into custody, Detroit police said.

The shooting happened downtown near Larned and Randolph streets on June 24 right before the fireworks show stared.

Two people were injured, a 17-year-old boy and a 22-year-old woman, police said. One of them was shot in the hand and the other was shot in the legs, police said. Both victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Later that week, police identified Alphonso Cooper Jr. of Romulus as the suspected shooter and Markalowe Keith Steen Jr. of Brownstown Township as a person of interest. Police said Steen was with Cooper and helped him escape.

On Monday, police said both Cooper and Steen were taken into custody. Cooper was arrested after being found at a home in Washtenaw County Monday afternoon.

Steen was taken into custody last week but has been released. Its unclear at this time where he was located.

Detroit police said the suspect was taken into custody with help from the Fugitive Apprehension Services Team and the Violent Crime Reduction Initiative.

Our officers have worked countless hours on this investigation to ensure that we brought the individual responsible for the fireworks shooting into custody, Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison said in a statement. I am confident that Alphonso Cooper Jr. is the person who fired the shots at this years fireworks, injuring a 17-year-old boy and a 22-year-old woman. I want to thank the community for all the tips, along with my officers and all of our law enforcement partners who assisted in this process.

Police said there was a group of young people in the area, and Cooper and another male got into a fight over $200. Cooper allegedly pulled out a handgun and fired at least two shots, hitting an intended target, the 17-year-old boy, and the 22-year-old woman, who was not involved in the altercation.

Police said Cooper and Steen took off into a parking structure after the shooting.

"The fight was very brief. Cooper produced a firearm and fired two shots, subsequently striking the victim," Bettison previously said.

Police said video captured the incident, including when the gun went off, which helped them quickly get photos of Cooper and Steen out to the community.

Several search warrants were executed during the search for the two, police said.

A third person was detained after the shooting and quickly released. Police said that person was not involved.

Anyone with information about the shooting can contact the 3rd Precinct detective unit at 313-596-5340 or submit an anonymous tip at Crime Stoppers 1-800-SPEAK-UP or Detroitrewards.tv.

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy released new photos of the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park shortly after crews installed the first section of sod.

See the video of the park with the new sod below

New photos of Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park

Officials say there is still more sod being put down, and they also included new photos of the Delta Dental Play Garden.

"This space is coming to life with bold colors and fun features for kids of all ages," the post reads on Facebook.

Watch below: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy says new 22-acre park set to open this fall

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy says new 22-acre park set to open this fall

Earlier this year, officials hosted a community meeting to gather input for events and experiences at the park.

The park will feature a play garden, basketball courts and a water garden. Itll host movie nights in the summer and sledding in the winter.

It is so good to see Detroit come alive. It is so great to see the people and diversity and how the growth is impacting our city in such a beautiful way," Mozell Scovil, who lives along the Detroit Riverfront, said.

(We'll) put in place changes to make sure that something like this never happens again and we can preserve your trust as a community as we go forward and emerge from these challenging times," new CEO Ryan Sullivan said at the meeting.

(We'll) put in place changes to make sure that something like this never happens again and we can preserve your trust as a community as we go forward and emerge from these challenging times," Sullivan said at the meeting.

The park is one the final stages of the organization's efforts to revitalize Detroits riverfront and leaders say these community meetings seeking input will only continue until opening day.

Right now with the extension, this will bring almost the full bridge-to-bridge vision that this organization was founded on 20 years ago," Sullivan said.

July's full moon called the buck moon will rise on Thursday, July 10, this year.

According to The Old Farmer's Almanac, it will reach peak illumination at 4:37 p.m. ET.

The name has lots of origins, but it is related to the antlers of male deer being full-grown during this time of year. Bucks shed and regrow their antlers each year, according to the almanac.

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The moon has alternative names, however. Some refer to it as the Feather Moulting Moon and Salmon Moon. Then there are others that call it the Berry Moon, Thunder Moon or Month of the Corn Moon.

The moon will reach its new moon phase on July 24.

In todays Health Alert, with the summer heat, more people are turning to hydration multipliers. Do they really help, or are they just the latest trend?

So, what are hydration multipliers, and do they actually help?

Hydration multipliers have become quite popular. Theyre flavored powders or drops you mix into water. They contain electrolytes, and the idea is that they help your body stay hydrated by replacing minerals lost through sweat.

Now, electrolytes are super important. Your body is about 60% water, and these minerals are in almost every fluid and cell in your body. They not only help balance your fluids but also keep your muscles and nerves working properly, support your heart rhythm, and move nutrients into your cells.

So, can hydration multipliers help? Yes, in some situations, like if youre doing intense physical activity or spending lots of time in the heat. Thats when you're not just losing water, you're also sweating out important electrolytes, including sodium and chloride, plus smaller amounts of potassium, calcium, and magnesium.

But heres the thing: for most people, plain water and healthy foods usually do the trick. However, if youre not ready to eat yet, a hydration drink might help.

You really want to read the label. Some hydration multipliers have a lot of sugar or caffeine. Caffeine can actually dehydrate you. And too much sugar isnt good, especially if you have diabetes or are watching your weight.

Also, be careful if you have kidney disease, high blood pressure, or heart problems, as your body might not handle those extra electrolytes well. If you have a chronic condition or take daily medications, its always a good idea to check with your doctor first.

Now, as a general rule, if youre not sweating a lot or dealing with a stomach bug, you probably dont need a hydration multiplier. That said, for most people, theyre likely fine once in a while, especially on hot days or after a tough workout.

Once again, water is still your best bet. But I know that some people think its too boring - I hear that from my patients too. But you can always spritz up the flavor by adding lemon, lime, or fresh fruit. Other options include sparkling water or club soda with a splash of juice - just watch out for added sugar.

Scripps News Group and the Scripps Howard Fund are teaming up to help provide relief to those impacted by the Texas flooding tragedy.

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Costco is recalling nearly a dozen products and urging shoppers to immediately stop using some items purchased either through Costco Next or directly in stores.

The recall includes several electronics with potential safety hazards. Anker Power Bank and PowerCore models have been flagged due to issues with their lithium batteries.

The Danby 8-K U-shaped window air conditioner also made the "stop using immediately" list because of water collection problems that can lead to mold growth. These units were sold under various brands including Midea, Comfort Aire, Danby and Frigidaire.

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Other recalled items include car tires, dumbbells, Topo Chico mineral water, and Fresh and Ready Foods prepared sandwiches and salads.

Customers can find a complete list of affected products on Costco's website under the "Product Recalls" section.

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Questions remain about what warnings people in Texas received before catastrophic floods over the weekend.

Scripps News has confirmed the National Weather Service did issue a flash flood warning three hours before the swollen Guadalupe River gushed through Kerr County, Texas. That notice included a wireless emergency alert that would have lit up cellphones.

The problem is, that would not have been enough in a rural area with spotty cell service, or for those whose cellphones were turned off in the middle of the night when the disaster happened.

Kerr County did not have a flood detection system and outdoor emergency sirens common in other parts of the country.

We now know that for years local leaders talked about getting a system like that that didn't rely on cellphones for this area known as Flash Flood Alley.

Scripps News obtained a document that Kerr County sent to the federal government just last year. It says Kerr County had a plan as far back as 2018 to install sirens that could be activated to warn about floods and other disasters.

The document refers to this as a "county wide flood warning system" and describes it as including:

high water detection precipitation sensors automatic crossing barriers a web-based platform

It was projected to cost around a million dollars, with several thousand dollars for each siren.

But the county was unable to get federal funding for the project and did not decide to pay for the project with local tax dollars. The document shows both the flood warning system and siren project marked as "deferred."

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City and county leaders have not yet answered questions about why there was not more warning ahead of the flood.

"We don't want to speculate at this time, we know there's a lot of questions and speculation around it. There's going to be a full review of this so we can make sure we focus on future preparedness," said Dalton Rice, Kerrville city manager. "We just again want to focus on families at this time and so we're getting through that."

In the meantime, families in Texas are now demanding a better warning system. An online petition started by the community calls on the county to make funding an outdoor siren system a top priority.

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The suspect in an armed bank robbery with a hatchet and assault of an employee has been charged, police announced on Monday.

Blake Herring, 22, is charged with one count of bank robbery and one count of assault with intent to murder. Herring was arraigned and given a $2 million cash/surety bond.

See video of the arrest below

Web extra: Blake Herring arrest video

According to Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren, Herring was caught on surveillance video hours before the robbery, purchasing the hatchet and taking practice swings.

Officers were called to the PNC Bank around 12:35 p.m. on a report of an armed robbery. Originally, police had arrested a 55-year-old Detroit man, as they received a call three minutes before the robbery about an assault of apartment employees 1/4 mile from the bank. However, that was a separate case.

Barren said he did speak with the victim who was hit in the head during the robbery. He said she's in good spirits, but was in the hospital for several days. She's now home recovering.

See video of the suspect inside the Meijer below

Web extra: Suspect seen swinging hatchet in Meijer

According to police, surveillance video also showed Herring walking up to the building before the robbery, then turning around and sitting in the car for 30 minutes. Barren said he believes Herring was hesitating to enter the bank before eventually robbing it.

Herring was later taken into custody and police found around $2,000 inside the apartment where Herring was arrested and around $500 inside a car Herring was in.

New details of the Gaza ceasefire proposal emerged on Sunday as Israel sent a negotiating team to Qatar ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's White House visit for talks toward an agreement. Inside the territory, hospital officials said Israeli airstrikes killed at least 38 Palestinians.

There are 20 hostages that are alive, 30 dead. I am determined, we are determined, to bring them all back. And we will also be determined to ensure that Gaza will no longer pose a threat to Israel, Netanyahu said before departing, emphasizing the goal of eliminating Hamas' military and governing power.

A person familiar with the negotiations shared with The Associated Press a copy of the latest ceasefire proposal submitted by mediators to Hamas, and its veracity was confirmed by two other people familiar with the document. All three spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the sensitive talks with the media.

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The document outlines plans for a 60-day ceasefire during which Hamas would hand over 10 living and 18 dead hostages, Israeli forces would withdraw to a buffer zone along Gazas borders with Israel and Egypt, and significant amounts of aid would be brought in. The document says the aid would be distributed by United Nations agencies and the Palestinian Red Crescent. It does not specify what would happen to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, the American organization that has distributed food aid since May. Israel wants it to replace the U.N.-coordinated system.

A Trump guarantee

As in previous ceasefire agreements, Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli facilities would be released in exchange for the hostages, but the number is not yet agreed upon.

The proposal stops short of guaranteeing a permanent end to the war a condition demanded by Hamas -- but says negotiations for a permanent ceasefire would take place during the 60 days. During that time, President (Donald) Trump guarantees Israels adherence to halting military operations, the document says, adding that Trump will personally announce the ceasefire agreement.

The personal guarantee by Trump appeared to be an attempt to reassure Hamas that Israel would not unilaterally resume fighting as it did in March during a previous ceasefire, when talks to extend it appeared to stall.

Trump said last week that Israel had agreed on terms for a 60-day ceasefire, but it was unclear if the terms were those in the document reviewed by the AP. Hamas has requested some changes but has not specified them.

Separately, an Israeli official said the security Cabinet late Saturday approved sending aid into northern Gaza, where civilians suffer from acute food shortages. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the decision with the media, declined to give more details.

Northern Gaza has seen just a trickle of aid enter since Israel ended the latest ceasefire in March. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's closest distribution site is near the Netzarim corridor south of Gaza City that separates the territory's north and south.

Israel hits 130 targets across Gaza

Israeli strikes hit two houses in Gaza City, killing 20 Palestinians and wounding 25 others, according to Mohammed Abu Selmia, director of Shifa Hospital, which serves the area.

Israel's military said it struck several Hamas fighters in two locations in the area of Gaza City.

In southern Gaza, Israeli strikes killed 18 Palestinians in Muwasi on the Mediterranean coast, where thousands of displaced people live in tents, said officials at Nasser Hospital in nearby Khan Younis. It said two families were among the dead.

My brother, his wife, his four children, my cousins son and his daughter. ... Eight people are gone, said Saqer Abu Al-Kheir as people gathered on the sand for prayers and burials.

Israel's military had no immediate comment on those strikes but said it struck 130 targets across Gaza in the past 24 hours. It claimed it targeted Hamas command and control structures, storage facilities, weapons and launchers, and that they killed a number of militants in northern Gaza.

Rift over ending the war

Ahead of the indirect talks with Hamas in Qatar, Netanyahus office asserted that the militant group was seeking unacceptable changes to the ceasefire proposal. Hamas gave a positive response late Friday to the latest proposal.

The militant group has sought guarantees that the initial truce would lead to a total end to the war and withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza. Previous negotiations have stalled over Hamas demands of guarantees that further negotiations would lead to the wars end, while Netanyahu has insisted Israel would resume fighting to ensure the groups destruction.

The war began when Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing some 1,200 people and taking 251 others hostage. Most have been released in earlier ceasefires. Israel responded with an offensive that has killed over 57,000 Palestinians, more than half of them women and children, according to Gazas Health Ministry.

The ministry, which is under Gazas Hamas government, does not differentiate between civilians and combatants. The U.N. and other international organizations see its figures as the most reliable statistics on war casualties.

A 56-year-old woman has died after being struck by a vehicle at the Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo in Oceana County on Friday morning.

According to authorities, deputies received a call around 7:46 a.m. on July 4 reporting a personal injury accident at the farm. The victim was identified as Cindy Lewis, the business owner.

Lewis suffered multiple injuries in the accident and was transported to Trinity Health-Muskegon, according to a news release from the Oceana County Sheriff's Office.

She was later airlifted to Henry Ford Hospital-Detroit, where she succumbed to her injuries on July 6.

The driver of the vehicle, a 61-year-old New Era woman who was also an employee at the farm, did not appear to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to investigators.

Deputies say it appeared as if the driver of the vehicle didn't see Mrs. Lewis as she was entering the parking lot.

The incident and investigation will be turned over to the Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for review.

The family posted the following statement on its Facebook page:

"We are heartbroken to confirm the tragic passing of our beloved co-owner, Cindy Lewis, in an incident that occurred onsite while the farm was closed to the public. Cindy was not only a cherished leader of Lewis Farms, but also a devoted wife, mother, and friend to so many in our community. Her sudden loss is devastating beyond words.

To those who have reached out with kind words, stories, and cherished memories of Cindy, thank you. Your messages have brought comfort in this dark time and have helped keep Cindys memory alive in the most beautiful way. She touched countless lives, and the love being shown in her honor is a reflection of the incredible person she was. We are grateful for the outpouring of support from our community. Please join us in continuing to honor Cindys life by treating one another with the same kindness, grace, and dignity that she so effortlessly shared with the world.

The Lewis family, our staff, and everyone who knew and loved Cindy are experiencing profound grief. This is an incredibly painful time for multiple families, and we ask for space, compassion, and respect as they navigate this unimaginable loss together. Out of respect for the family and the integrity of the official investigation, we will not be commenting further at this time."

With heartfelt gratitude,

The Lewis Farms Team

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Australian woman Erin Patterson was found guilty Monday of murdering three of her estranged husband's relatives by deliberately serving them poisonous mushrooms for lunch.

The jury in the Supreme Court trial in Victoria state returned a verdict after six days of deliberations, following a nine-week trial that gripped Australia. Patterson faces life in prison and will be sentenced later, but a date for the hearing hasn't yet been scheduled.

Patterson, who sat in the dock between two prison officers, showed no emotion but blinked rapidly as the verdicts were read.

Three of Patterson's four lunch guests her parents-in-law, Don and Gail Patterson, and Gail's sister Heather Wilkinson died in the hospital after the 2023 meal at her home in Leongatha, at which she served individual beef Wellington pastries containing death cap mushrooms.

She was also found guilty of attempting to murder Ian Wilkinson, Heather's husband, who survived the meal.

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The jury concluded she poisoned her guests on purpose

It wasn't disputed that Patterson served the mushrooms or that the pastries killed her guests. The jury was required to decide whether she knew the lunch contained death caps, and if she intended for them to die.

The guilty verdicts, which were required to be unanimous, indicated that jurors rejected Patterson's defense that the presence of the poisonous fungi in the meal was a terrible accident, caused by the mistaken inclusion of foraged mushrooms that she didn't know were death caps. Prosecutors didn't offer a motive for the killings, but during the trial highlighted strained relations between Patterson and her estranged husband and frustration that she had felt about his parents in the past.

The case turned on the question of whether Patterson meticulously planned a triple murder or accidentally killed three people she loved, including her children's only surviving grandparents. Her lawyers said she had no reason to do so she had recently moved to a beautiful new home, was financially comfortable, had sole custody of her children and was due to begin studying for a degree in nursing and midwifery.

But prosecutors suggested Patterson had two faces the woman who publicly appeared to have a good relationship with her parents-in-law, while her private feelings about them were kept hidden. Her relationship with her estranged husband, Simon Patterson, who was invited to the fatal lunch but didn't go, deteriorated in the year before the deaths, the prosecution said.

Every moment of the fatal lunch was examined

The simplest facts of what happened that day and immediately afterward were hardly disputed. But Patterson's motivations for what she did and why were pored over in detail during the lengthy trial, at which more than 50 witnesses were called.

The individual beef Wellington pastries Patterson served her guests were one point of friction because the recipe she used contained directions for a single, family-sized portion. Prosecutors said that she reverted to individual servings, so she could lace the other diners' portions, but not her own, with the fatal fungi but Patterson said that she was unable to find the correct ingredients to make the recipe as directed.

Nearly every other detail of the fateful day was scrutinized at length, including why Patterson sent her children out to a film before her guests arrived, why she added additional dried mushrooms to the recipe from her pantry, why she didn't become ill when the other diners did, and why she disposed of a food dehydrator after the deaths and told investigators that she didn't own one.

Patterson acknowledged some lies during her evidence including that she'd never foraged mushrooms or owned a dehydrator. But she said that those claims were made in panic as she realized her meal had killed people.

She said she didn't become as ill as the other diners since she vomited after the meal because of an eating disorder. She denied that she told her guests she had cancer as a ruse to explain why she invited them to her home that day.

The case gripped Australia

The bizarre and tragic case has lingered in the minds of Australians and has provoked fervor among the public and media. During the trial, five separate podcasts analyzed each day of the proceedings and several news outlets ran live blogs giving moment-by-moment accounts of more than two months of evidence.

At least one television drama and a documentary about the case are slated for production. Prominent Australian crime writers were seen in court throughout the trial.

As it emerged half an hour before the verdict that the court was reconvening, about 40 members of the public queued outside the courthouse in the rural town of Morwell in the hope of watching the outcome in person. News outlets reported that family members of the victims were not among those present.

Before the verdict, newspapers published photos of black privacy screens erected at the entrance to Erin Patterson's home. Dozens of reporters from throughout Australia and from news outlets abroad crowded around friends of Patterson's as they left the courthouse Monday.

"I'm saddened, but it is what it is," said one friend, Ali Rose Prior, who wore sunglasses and fought back tears. Asked what she thought Patterson felt as the verdicts were read, Prior said, "I don't know."

Prior, who attended every day of the trial, confirmed Patterson had told her: "See you soon." Prior said she would visit her friend in prison.

The City of Detroit and Detroit Police Department are stepping up enforcement of teen curfews for what it's calling the city's "teen summer safety violence prevention program."

Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: Detroit to step up enforcement of teen curfews after rash of violence

Mayor Mike Duggan, Police Chief Todd Bettison, and others gathered Monday to announce the plan.

"We have had 20 shootings involving juveniles, either victims or shooters, in the last month. Twelve of those shootings, 12 out of 20, occurred in the six-hour slot between 10 pm and 4 am," Duggan said. "We are going to do a level of curfew enforcement this city has not seen before. And we are going to enforce the curfew on groups of juveniles who are out after hours."

"I would tell the parents, we need you to step up. We need you to ensure that you know where your kids are. Were writing curfew tickets for minors as young as 12, 13, 9 out at 3, 4 in the morning," Bettison says. "Were not doing it for a punitive reason. Were doing it for a preventative measure to save our young folks lives."

Watch their full press conference in the video below:

Web extra: Detroit police outline plan to address teen violence

It comes after many incidents involving teens throughout the summer so far in the city.

"What we've seen in the last 30 days is our problems have changed, and our strategies have to change," Duggan said.

The curfew for minors 15 and under is 10 p.m., and it's 11 p.m. for 16- and 17-year-olds in the city. Officers are being told to strictly enforce that curfew.

Duggan also said he will authorize overtime for Detroit police to crack down on illegal street and block parties, plus drifting and drag racing in the city. Originally, the enforcement would go until 3 a.m., but Duggan said they've seen the parties going later, so enforcement will go until 5 a.m.

"It's becoming clear to the chief and me that these folks have figured out the mobile field force is going home at 3 o'clock and have adjusted their strategies. From now on, we will be there until 5 a.m., and if we have intelligence, we will stay beyond 5 a.m.," Duggan said.

He's also asking the Detroit City Council to amend penalties for curfew/parental responsibility. According to Duggan, he wants the first offense fine to increase to $250 from $100, and the second offense up to $1,000. It's currently up to $500.

An autonomous vehicle shuttle program that launched last summer is coming back to the City of Detroit.

Mayor Mike Duggan announced the return of The Connect AV Shuttle, which will include autonomous service 4 weeks after it relaunches today. He was joined by the City of Detroits Office of Mobility Innovation, as well as partners Bedrock, Michigan Central, and Michigans Office of Future Mobility and Electrification.

The Michigan Department of Transportation is also now involved in the program. They provided a $1.67 million grant to make the relaunch and expansion possible.

"Detroit has always been at the forefront of mobility innovation, and The Connect AV shuttle is another step toward making our city more accessible, efficient, and environmentally friendly, said Mayor Duggan in a news release. With the transition to full autonomous operation, we are not just embracing the future of transportation; we are leading it. This pilot reflects our commitment to delivering mobility solutions that benefit our residents and visitors alike."

Public operations resume today, with shuttles running Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM for the first four months. Regular service hours of 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM will resume in November 2025. Trained safety operators will remain on board at all times to monitor operations and ensure rider safety.

The Connect AV shuttle ran from August 13, 2024, until it was paused on January 31 to undergo upgrades and full autonomous functionality.

Users can connect with the shuttles and get service through the Liftango app. It can be used to track shuttles in real-time, plan routes, and receive arrival estimates, enhancing overall accessibility.

The five-shuttle fleet will run on a loop connecting Michigan Central, Downtown Detroit, and the East Jefferson Riverfront. The fifth shuttle will join the fleet in the fall.

The updated 10.8-mile two-way route links Michigan Central in Corktown to Bedrock's 200 Walker Street, with several new stops included to meet community needs. Stops include Michigan Central, Rosa Parks Transit, Greening of Detroit, Rivertown Neighborhood, and HoneyBee Market, among others.

Full Stop List/Updated Map:

Michigan Central (Eastbound) Michigan & Rosa Parks Michigan & 8th (Eastbound) (New) Michigan & 3rd (Eastbound) (New) The Greening of Detroit (Eastbound) (New) Coleman A Young Municipal Center (Eastbound) Larnard @ Rivertown Market (Eastbound) (New) Atwater & Millikan State Park (Eastbound) Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design (Westbound) Rivertown Neighborhood (Westbound) (New) Jos Campau & Wight (Westbound) Atwater & Dequindre Cut (Westbound) East Jefferson @ Rivertown Market (Westbound) (New) Woodward, Campus Martius (Westbound) Grand Circus Park (Westbound) (New) Rosa Parks Transit (Westbound) (New) Michigan Third Street Park (Westbound) (New) Michigan & Trumbull (Westbound) (New) Bagley Mobility Hub (Westbound) HoneyBee Market (New)

You can get more information about the Connect pilot project and access the shuttle tracking platform at www.detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovation/connect-av-shuttle-service.

A member of the U.S. Coast Guard is being hailed as a hero for rescuing over 160 people during the catastrophic flash floods in Central Texas on the Fourth of July.

U.S. Coast Guard Heartland, which is headquartered in New Orleans and serves multiple states, said on Facebook that U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Scott Ruskan assisted in the evacuation of 169 people.

It was Ruskan's first mission as a member of the Coast Guard, and he led triage coordination for most of the operation.

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The Coast Guard said Ruskan also helped direct girls from Camp Mystic to rescue helicopters.

According to local weather officials, the heavy rains pushed the Guadalupe River to swell to 26 feet in just 45 minutes its second-highest height on record.

The devastating floods resulted in over 90 deaths, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Dozens of those deaths were children. The number is expected to rise as recovery efforts continue in the region.

On Monday, Camp Mystic said it lost 27 counselors and campers when a wall of water slammed into its cabins built along the river.

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The FBI says its exhaustive review of evidence in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation uncovered no incriminating client list, no evidence of blackmail involving prominent individuals and no grounds to charge any third parties.

A new memo details the findings of the multi-agency review, which included physical and digital searches of FBI databases, drives, offices and evidence lockers. The FBI says review uncovered more than 300 gigabytes of material including thousands of images and videos of child sexual abuse material much of which remains sealed under court orders to protect victims.

According to the memo, only a fraction of this material would have been aired publicly had Epstein gone to trial, and nothing in the evidence justified pursuing charges against individuals beyond Epstein himself.

"One of our highest priorities is combatting child exploitation and bringing justice to victims," the memo says. "Perpetuating unfounded theories about Epstein serves neither of those ends.

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The FBI confirmed that more than 1,000 victims were harmed by Epstein in some way, and much of the sealed evidence includes sensitive personal details that remain protected by privacy laws.

Federal officials also reiterated that Epstein died by suicide in August 2019 at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York. They said enhanced surveillance video from the special housing unit where Epstein was held shows no one entering his tier from the time his cell was locked around 10:40 p.m. until the following morning, when his body was discovered.

The footage, previously described by officials but never widely released, is now available on the Justice Departments website. According to investigators, the video aligns with past findings from the New York City Medical Examiner, the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Southern District of New York and the Justice Departments Office of the Inspector General all of which concluded Epstein died by suicide.

The new findings follow earlier efforts by the Trump administration to release materials related to Epstein. Attorney General Pam Bondi distributed binders labeled The Epstein Files: Phase I to online influencers in February. The move drew criticism, however, as much of the information was already public or heavily redacted.

President Donald Trump on Monday placed a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, citing persistent trade imbalances with the two crucial U.S. allies in Asia.

Trump provided notice of the tariffs to begin on Aug. 1 by posting letters on Truth Social that were addressed to the leaders of both countries. The letters warned both countries to not retaliate by increasing their own import taxes, or else the Trump administration would further increase tariffs.

If for any reason you decide to raise your Tariffs, then, whatever the number you choose to raise them by, will be added onto the 25% that we charge, Trump wrote in the letters to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.

The letters were not the final word from Trump on tariffs, so much as another episode in a global economic drama in which the U.S. president has placed himself at the center. His moves have raised fears that economic growth will slow to a muddle, if not make the U.S. and other nations more vulnerable to a recession. But Trump is confident that tariffs are necessary to bring back domestic manufacturing and fund the tax cuts he signed into law last Friday.

The S&P 500 stock index was down nearly 1% in Monday afternoon trading, while the interest charged on the 10-year U.S. Treasury noted had increased to nearly 4.39%, a figure that could translate into elevated rates for mortgages and auto loans.

Trump has declared an economic emergency to unilaterally impose the taxes, suggesting they are remedies for past trade deficits even though many U.S. consumers have come to value autos, electronics and other goods from Japan and South Korea. But it's unclear what he gains strategically against China another stated reason for the tariffs by challenging two crucial partners in Asia who could counter China's economic heft.

These tariffs may be modified, upward or downward, depending on our relationship with your Country, Trump wrote in both letters.

Because the new tariff rates go into effect in roughly three weeks, Trump is setting up a period of possibly tempestuous talks among the U.S. and its trade partners to reach new frameworks.

Trump initially sparked hysteria in the financial markets by announcing tariff rates on dozens of countries, including 24% on Japan and 25% on South Korea. In order to calm the markets, Trump unveiled a 90-day negotiating period during which goods from most countries were taxed at a baseline 10%.

The 90-day negotiating period technically ends before Wednesday, even as multiple administration officials and Trump himself suggested the three-week period before implementation is akin to overtime for additional talks.

Administration officials have said Trump is relying on tariff revenues to help offset the tax cuts he signed into law on July 4, a move that could shift a greater share of the federal tax burden onto the middle class and poor as importers would likely pass along much of the cost of the tariffs. Trump has warned major retailers such as Walmart to simply eat the higher costs, instead of increasing prices in ways that could intensify inflation.

Trump's team promised 90 deals in 90 days, but his negotiations so far have produced only two trade frameworks.

His trade framework with Vietnam was clearly designed to box out China from routing its America-bound goods through that country, by doubling the 20% tariff charged on Vietnamese imports on anything traded transnationally.

The quotas in the United Kingdom framework would spare that nation from the higher tariff rates being charged on steel, aluminum and autos, still British goods would generally face a 10% tariff.

The United States ran a $69.4 billion trade imbalance in goods with Japan in 2024 and a $66 billion imbalance with South Korea, according to the Census Bureau.

According to Trump's letters, autos would be tariffed separately at the standard 25% worldwide, while steel and aluminum imports would be taxed on 50%. The broader 25% rates on Japan and South Korea would apply to goods not already covered by the specific sectoral tariffs.