Florida fraudster, 44, uses ‘botox’ excuse to explain age after fraudulently applying for hurricane aid

A 44-year-old Florida woman allegedly used her mother’s identity to apply for hurricane aid, telling city employees that she looked younger because of botox. According to the Bradenton Police Department, Veronica Torres was charged with a third-degree felony count of filing a false public assistance claim after she applied for and received almost $8,000. Police … Read more

Fitness: More fodder for debate on cardio vs. strength training

Which workout offers the best bang for the buck for anyone wanting to reduce cardiovascular risk factors and loss of muscle associated with aging? The debate on which is best centres around the belief aerobic exercise is superior at improving cardiovascular health and fitness, while strength training excels at improving body composition and muscular strength, … Read more

Montreal weather: A fairly pleasant day for mid-November

Mainly sunny skies with increasing cloudiness in the afternoon. Environment Canada is forecasting mainly sunny skies with increasing cloudiness in the afternoon and a high of 8.Photo by Dario Ayala /The Gazette Mainly sunny skies with increasing cloudiness in the afternoon. Environment Canada is forecasting a high of 8 with the UV index at 2, … Read more

Angry farmers force Starmer to ‘flee like a rat’

All the farmers lined up in a huge conga line on Llandudo promenade (Picture: AFP via Getty Images) Furious farmers have today descended on the coastal town of Llandudno in their tractors to express their anger at the inheritance tax rises announced in the Budget. But a defiant Sir Keir Starmer pledged he would support … Read more

Warning about ‘danger to public safety’ at iconic Christmas market

Visitors to the Frankfurt Christmas market will be banned from one particular activity this year (Picture: Shutterstock / Volker Vornehm) Millions of people planning to visit the famous Christmas market in Frankfurt have been warned of risks to public health and safety. Children’s health is threatened by weed consumption at Christmas markets, while knife crime … Read more

New Los Angeles DA asks ‘what’s the point’ in watching Menendez brothers series upon taking over their case

New Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman has a message for fans of Erik and Lyle Menendez: don’t rush to judgment as their Dec. 11 resentencing hearing approaches. Hochman, 60, told The Daily Beast he thinks many fans of the Menendez brothers’ true-crime series don’t fully understand the case. The Menendez brothers, now 53 and 56, … Read more

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