Rudy Farias, a 25-year-old man from Houston, Texas, has been found alive after 8 years of searching. He had been missing since March 6, 2015, and was last seen walking his two dogs near his home. The Texas Center for the Missing announced Saturday that Farias had been located safe and was recovering in a hospital, and the family expressed their relief and gratitude for the news.
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Two people, a 7-year-old child and his mother, have tragically died after falling overboard from a passenger ferry in the Baltic Sea. The victims were identified as a Polish woman born in 1985 and a Polish boy born in 2016, and Swedish police have launched a preliminary inquiry into murder. The Swedish Maritime Administration is asking for potential witnesses to come forward with any information they may have.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is traveling to Beijing this week to improve U.S.-China relations, with the intention of deepening communication, avoiding miscommunication, and expanding collaboration. During her visit, Yellen will meet with Chinese officials, U.S. companies, and Chinese people, and will discuss macroeconomic and financial issues. This trip is seen as a continuation of the Biden administration's effort to thaw U.S.-China relations, and could potentially lead to improved communication and collaboration between the two countries.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign has come under fire for a video released last week that appears to be an attempt to appeal to the LGBTQ+ community. The video features clips of former President Donald Trump expressing his support for the LGBTQ+ community, as well as images of DeSantis, shirtless, muscular men, and thumping background music. Critics have argued that the video is an attempt to appeal to the LGBTQ+ community while simultaneously trying to limit their rights, sparking a debate over DeSantis' true intentions.
Mike Pence has denied any pressure from Donald Trump to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. In an interview with CBS News, Pence said he checked in with governors in states that were reviewing their election results, but there was no pressure involved. His remarks come as he continues to distance himself from Trump and his policies, and emphasize his own independent views.
Early Sunday morning, three businesses in Washington, D.C. were targeted by explosive devices and a Molotov cocktail-style object. The Metropolitan Police Department is now seeking the people responsible for the attacks and is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, though unspecified damage was reported at each location.
Lynn Kelly, 64, of Porter, Maine, successfully defended her dog from a bear attack on Friday afternoon by punching the bear in the nose. The bear bit her right hand, puncturing her wrist, but she was able to fight it off and it quickly fled. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is urging people to take precautions when in bear country and to carry bear spray. Kelly is currently recovering from her injuries and is expected to make a full recovery.
"Every Body" is a new documentary released in theaters Friday which follows three powerful voices in the intersex community. It features interviews with intersex activists from around the world, as well as medical experts, to provide an in-depth look at the intersex experience. The documentary is an important reminder that, while the LGBTQ+ community has made strides in recent years, there is still much work to be done to ensure that all voices are heard and respected.