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What Happened to Brielle Biermann’s Friend Ethan McCallister?

Brielle Biermann’s friend Ethan was murdered in 2021. Now, there’s new information about the man who killed Ethan.

In a moving post filled with sorrow and disbelief, Brielle Biermann opened up to her followers about the tragic loss she and her circle were grappling with, following Ethan McCallister’s death in a hit-and-run incident on April 3, 2021. The news has left fans and followers heartbroken, the question “What happened to Brielle’s friend Ethan?” has been echoing across social media platforms and news outlets, even three years after his death.

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What happened to Brielle Biermann’s friend Ethan McCallister?

Ethan’s life was tragically cut short at the age of 28 following a devastating hit-and-run accident that occurred in the early hours of the morning on Piedmont Avenue and Lindbergh Drive in Atlanta. Ethan was out walking at approximately 3 a.m. local time when he was struck by a vehicle, sending shockwaves through his circle of friends and family.

According to reports from WSB-TV, authorities believed the suspect was driving a dark-colored SUV at the time of the incident. The impact of Ethan’s death has been profoundly felt by many, including Brielle, who took to Instagram to express her deep sorrow over the loss of her beloved friend.

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“Ethan…. I can’t believe I’m even writing this. I’m sick sick sick to my stomach,” Brielle’s Instagram post read. “You are my happiness my joy my light in this very dark world.. the life of the party and the sweetest soul I’ve been blessed to know. You are my best friend. My heart. My everything. There will never be another you. Ever ever ever.”

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Through heartfelt posts, Brielle and her mother, Kim Zolciak-Biermann, have shared their grief, paying tribute to Ethan’s vibrant spirit, his unwavering kindness, and the indelible mark he left on their lives. Ethan was described by his loved ones as the “life of the party” with a “huge beautiful smile,” per People.

The conviction of Jessie Morris, the man who killed Ethan.

Jessie Morris, the individual responsible for Ethan’s death in a horrific hit-and-run crash, was sentenced to 15 years, with the first five to be served in confinement and the remaining 10 on probation. This sentencing followed Morris’s arrest by the Atlanta Police Department on August 11, 2021, upon his arrival at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport from the Dominican Republic.

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Morris, 31, initially pleaded not guilty to three charges, which included homicide by vehicle in the first degree, hit and run resulting in serious injury or death, and providing a false statement, per Meaww. However, court filings later revealed that he negotiated a guilty plea for the first and third charges, with the second charge being merged. A disturbing video clip released by the police, captured by an Uber driver’s dashcam, showed a dark car speeding away from the scene.

This footage captured the incident’s immediate aftermath, including another pedestrian’s narrow escape from the out-of-control vehicle. The driver, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed shock and fear to local reporters, emphasizing the call to action with a prompt 911 call, per The Sun. In the wake of Ethan’s passing, a celebration of life was held in his memory, and a GoFundMe campaign raised over $72,000 for his family.

Source: https://www.distractify.com/p/what-happened-to-brielle-biermann-friend-ethan

The Survivor Puzzle Controversy Surrounding Carson, Explained

Carson Garrett was a ‘Survivor 44’ fan favorite and Sia Award winner. Now there’s controversy around his puzzle business.

“You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” The popular Dark Knight quote surprisingly describes a Survivor fan favorite: Carson Garrett. He was once synonymous with nerdy charm, surprising social awareness, and a knack for puzzles. As part of Survivor 44’s infamous Tika 3, he was instrumental in the season’s outcome. And yet, fans are now villainizing him on social media.

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One of the most recognizable aspects of Carson’s persona was his dedication to practicing puzzles at home before going on Survivor. In his casting video and in the background footage, he claimed to have 3-D printed the puzzles. Since his time on the show, however, he started his own puzzle-making business, which has caused some unethical business practices to come out of the woodwork (or should we say 3-D-printed work). So we dive into the controversy.

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Etsy ‘Survivor’ puzzle makers brought up the controversy with Carson, claiming that he intentionally stole their business tactics.

We want to start by saying there are two sides to every story. Unfortunately, we haven’t heard from Carson about what really happened, so we’ll share what has been said by multiple Etsy puzzle sellers. The alleged short story of it all is that the puzzles he used to prep were mostly made by Etsy puzzle sellers and not just his 3-D printer. In addition to that, he apparently met up with several of these sellers after filming to talk about a partnership deal, but instead created his own store and then blocked them.

While rumors of this have been circulating ever since Carson launched his store, a thread by Outplay Puzzles went viral on April 3, 2024. “If you still don’t know the full story of Carson and I, I’m going to share it one more time. I just can’t get past the hurt he put my business and myself hope is that one day we can talk about this with him since he blocks anyone who mentions it,” they wrote.

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“I reached out to Carson to discuss a paid partnership. I wanted to give him something in return for the sales he had driven and create a mutually beneficial relationship with someone I saw as both a hero and a friend.

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“We met for coffee, I gave him free products to promote in his content, and we discussed payment. Over the course of an hour he asked tons of questions about how I run and promote my business, how to promote my puzzles, etc. I answered honestly because I thought he was a friend.

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“A month later he launched Puzzlenaut, selling two of my most popular puzzles (a question he made sure to ask at lunch). I went to message and congratulate him on this venture, and ask about how this affected our partnership only to find myself blocked … During his launch he used almost every marketing tactic I mentioned in that meeting, full campaigns I designed for my store that he’s now taken for free.”

They also shared receipts that Carson had bought their puzzles instead of 3-D printing them. In addition, they added that Carson had every right to create his own puzzle store and that’s not where their issue is. “My issue has never been one of competition or copyright but rather the unethical practices and the deceptive way in which he got the literal handbook on how to run a business like mine,” they added in a reply.

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Now, Carson is selling his own puzzles upwards of $80 per puzzle, four times the price of some of the wooden Etsy puzzles. One Redditor who bought one of these noticed that the return address was a 3-D print farm in Georgia, suggesting that not only did he unethically compete with other puzzle makers, but that he is also allegedly dishonest about how his puzzles are made.

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Carson has yet to respond to the allegations, but his good friend Carolyn Wiger has.

As various people weigh in on the controversy, from fans to fellow players to fellow entrepreneurs, Carson has yet to weigh in on his side of the story. From the way it looks now, Carson met with fellow puzzle makers under the guise of working with them intentionally setting out to compete with them. Former Survivor player Kelley Wentworth seems to have sided with Outplay Puzzles in light of the controversy.

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However, his on-screen ally and off-screen bestie Carolyn Wiger came to his defense. “I’m sorry but you have no idea how hard Carson works,” she tweeted back. “Are you kidding me? You go online demonizing him! It’s none of your business how he runs his business! He’s not copying your puzzles!! These are all puzzles inspired by a show that we love!”

As fans continue to side with Outplay Puzzles, Carolyn added, “There’s no argument here! Outplay you offered Carson some small a– cut to promote puzzles. Immediately I told him. Whaaat?! No start your own business! Several people told him that!! So he isn’t allowed to because outplay does?!! Come on.”

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While Carolyn makes a fair point, neither she nor Carson has agreed to talk with the Etsy puzzle makers privately, according to their public exchanges. While we all hoped Carson was really as wholesome as he appeared on television, there’s no way of truly knowing until we hear his side of the story.

New episodes of Survivor air every Wednesday at 8 p.m. EST on CBS.

Source: https://www.distractify.com/p/carson-survivor-puzzle-controversy

A ‘Sons Of Anarchy’ Fan Favorite Will Be In Kurt Sutter’s Upcoming Netflix Show

Between Kevin Costner, Jon Hamm and maybe Matthew McConaughey, it seems like everyone is trying to get into Westerns these days. Just think of it as Beyonce’s never-ending sphere of influence. The next wave of Western-inspired programming includes Kurt Sutter’s upcoming Netflix series The Abandons, which is rounding out its impressive cast.

Ryan Hurst and his giant beard has joined the cast of The Abandons. He’s best known for playing Opie in Sons of Anarchy, created by Sutter (aww SAMCRO reunion), but he also had a stint on The Walking Dead as Beta, the scary-looking dude who wore walker skin on his face. It’s hard to forget about him.

The Abandons tells the story of a collection of families who live on the outskirts of society in 1800s Oregon. According to Netflix, “These lost souls band together to fight corrupt forces and do anything they can to save their land. The Western series will explore the jagged line between survival and law, the consequences of violence, and the corrosive power of secrets as this makeshift family battles to keep what’s theirs.”

The cast also includes Gillian Anderson, Lena Hadley, Michael Greyeyes, Toby Hemingway, Dana Silvers, Nick Robinson, Lucas Till, and Patton Oswalt.

(Via Variety)

Source: https://uproxx.com/tv/kurt-sutter-the-abandons-cast/

Ava Max’s ‘My Oh My’ Video Shows Her Dancing All Over The Place, Including Atop A Table In A Bar

Last week, Major League Baseball used former Uproxx cover star Ava Max’s “My Oh My” to soundtrack an Instagram Reel hyping up Opening Day. The Reel simultaneously built anticipation for “My Oh My,” which Max finally released today (April 4) alongside a dance-heavy video directed by Hunter Moreno.

“So proud to announce ‘My Oh My’ is out now,” Max wrote on Instagram. “I have been working on this record for the last 6 months and I couldn’t be more excited for it to finally be yours. The third era begins now.”

“I’m like, my oh my,” Max sings in the upbeat dance-pop song. “Baby, this my kind of night / Flashing lights up on my body Feels like ’90s paparazzi / I’m like, my oh my / Baby, this my kind of night / Strangers dancing all around me / Feels like straight out of a movie.”

Right on cue, several dancers appear all around Max for a 10-second group choreography. Then, Max casually applies more lip gloss while seemingly unbothered by relentless paparazzi, blinding camera flashes, and starstruck fans. Later, she’s dancing even more freely on a table in a dimly lit bar — clearly very aware of how her presence affects people and disinterested in dimming her star for anyone.

Diamonds & Dancefloors, Max’s sophomore studio album, was released in January 2023. She also contributed “Choose Your Fighter” to the Grammy-winning Barbie: The Album.

Last November, Max posted on X (formerly Twitter) that she was “cookin’ in the studio,” also noting, “I promise new music is being made and some is already done [shushing emoji] new chapter awaits.”

Watch the “My Oh My” video above.

Ava Max is a Warner Music artist and Barbie: The Album is a Warner Music release. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Source: https://uproxx.com/pop/ava-max-my-oh-my-video/

Common baby girl names in 2023.

Common baby girl names in 2023.

This Map Reveals The True Value Of $100 In Each State

As the cost of living in large cities continues to rise, more and more people are realizing that the value of a dollar in the United States is a very relative concept. For decades, cost of living indices have sought to address and benchmark the inconsistencies in what money will buy, but they are often so specific as to prevent a holistic picture or the ability to “browse” the data based on geographic location.

The Tax Foundation addressed many of these shortcomings using the most recent (2015) Bureau of Economic Analysis data to provide a familiar map of the United States overlaid with the relative value of what $100 is “worth” in each state. Granted, going state-by-state still introduces a fair amount of “smoothing” into the process — $100 will go farther in Los Angeles than in Fresno, for instance — but it does provide insight into where the value lies.

The map may not subvert one’s intuitive assumptions, but it nonetheless quantities and presents the cost of living by geography in a brilliantly simple way. For instance, if you’re looking for a beach lifestyle but don’t want to pay California prices, try Florida, which is about as close to “average” — in terms of purchasing power, anyway — as any state in the Union. If you happen to find yourself in a “Brewster’s Millions”-type situation, head to Hawaii, D.C., or New York. You’ll burn through your money in no time.

If you’re quite fond of your cash and would prefer to keep it, get to Mississippi, which boasts a 16.1% premium on your cash from the national average.

The Tax Foundation notes that if you’re using this map for a practical purpose, bear in mind that incomes also tend to rise in similar fashion, so one could safely assume that wages in these states are roughly inverse to the purchasing power $100 represents.

This article originally appeared on 08.17.17

Source: https://www.upworthy.com/value-of-100-dollars-in-each-state-rp2

A 6-year-old asks Neil DeGrasse Tyson an adorable question. He gives her an awesome answer.

I recently spent some time with Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson. He’s known not only for breaking down stereotypes about what kinds of people go into science, but he has actively stood up and spoken against those who would close its doors, especially to young women.

So when Neil was asked this question by a little girl during a public speech, he gave one of the best answers I’ve ever heard. It may drive some parents crazy, but it also might just help change the world.

This article originally appeared on 01.14.15

Source: https://www.upworthy.com/kids-climate-change-rp2

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‘I thought it was all you can eat’: Customers eat out at revolving sushi restaurant. They didn’t know they had to look at the prices

It can be hard to suss out the etiquette of all-you-can-eat restaurants. If you decide to leave leftovers, you’re at risk of being charged extra. But if you stay too long, you’re accused of eating too much and get kicked out—like the TikToker who ate six plates of food at a hibachi buffet. And sometimes, the restaurant you thought was all you can eat wasn’t all you can eat at all, and you and your friends accidentally spent $200 on sushi. It happens to the best of us.

In a now-viral video that has amassed 7.3 million views, TikToker Amber (@leon.aa) and the rest of the table can be seen reeling at the bill presented to their table. Nervously laughing, one person in the video repeated: “Guys, I thought it was like $70,” while the rest of the shellshocked table continued to giggle.

The TikTok is accompanied by on-screen text reading, “POV: You keep grabbing plates at a revolving sushi restaurant without checking the price of each plate and finally get the bill.”

In the comments section, Amber went on to add that they were charged $200 for food at the revolving sushi restaurant—something other commenters described as “insane.”

“[I] just didn’t expect it to be that much especially cause the quality wasn’t that great,” she wrote in one comment. Still, she maintained that the meal “wasn’t bad,” as she and her friends “kept trying a bunch of new things.”

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it was in fact not $70 #fyp #kura #sushi #revolvingsushibar
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“I’m used to paying 125 for four people for AMAZING quality sushi,” she added. But what really sparked debate in the comments was whether paying $200 for sushi was actually reasonable. “200 for 4 peoples is a good price,” one commenter maintained. “$50 each is honestly so fair for sushi,” another added.

Amber responded, “Nah, not for mid sushi. I spend $50 for two people including appetizers and drinks, and the quality is amazing.”

A sushi restaurant server also gave their take on the situation, remarking that Amber’s situation was actually quite common. “I’m the head server of a Kura sushi and people routinely try to argue with me over their bill for this exact reason,” they revealed.

Amber didn’t immediately respond to the Daily Dot’s request for comment via TikTok comment.

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Source: https://www.dailydot.com/news/revolving-sushi-charged-per-plate/

When Will Conan Gray’s New Album ‘Found Heaven’ Be On Apple Music?

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Uproxx cover star Conan Gray has been hard at work on his next album Found Heaven, and now, it is almost about to be released so fans can finally hear it. Through pulling from ’80s dance-pop influences, Gray has released a handful of singles throughout the past year, including “Lonely Dancers,” “Alley Rose,” “Winner,” and “Never Ending Story” — which has elevated the excitement for the record in full.

If you’re planning to listen to it on Apple Music, here’s what to know about when you’ll be able to.

When Will Conan Gray’s New Album Found Heaven Be On Apple Music?

Conan Gray’s Found Heaven will be available to stream on Apple Music starting at midnight ET or 9 p.m. PT. Those listening in any other time zone will have to convert from there to know when you can listen. And if you use Spotify, it will be out on that streaming platform, too.

“Everything in my life was opening up and blossoming and it was just unbelievable happiness,” Gray recently told Nylon about the album’s inspiration. “And then, of course, I went and got my heart absolutely destroyed and then spent the next six months writing the album, the most depressed I’ve ever been in my entire life.”

Found Heaven is out 4/5 via Republic Records. Find more information here.

Source: https://uproxx.com/pop/when-will-conan-gray-found-heaven-be-on-apple-music/

Mom Says Kid’s Behavior Improved After Watching ’90s Cartoons

“A lot of ’90s childhood shows have lower stimulation than today’s shows and movies,” one mom said.

By Jamie Lee

Apr. 4 2024, Published 1:58 p.m. ET

Every generation says they had the best shows, but maybe we millennials really do have a point when we say it.

The magic of those cartoons we grew up with — think The Magic School Bus and Clifford, to name a few — is something that apparently can’t be replicated … at least according to what this mom found.

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This mom says that her kid’s behavior improved when she replaced his current shows with the ones she grew up with from her own childhood in the ’90s.

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Do ’90s cartoons improve kids’ behavior?

The Instagram account @mamasandmesses features two Northern Virginia moms named Lauren and Sara who post about all kinds of parenthood-related content.

In one post from March 2024, Lauren said that she noticed when she started introducing her toddler son to the shows from her childhood, he not only seemed to require less TV overall, but he also slept better.

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“I noticed he enjoyed them, but didn’t *need* them. We’d watch an episode or two and when it was time to turn it off he didn’t fight me or get upset, he just went back to playing!” Lauren wrote in her caption.

She went on: “Possibly the biggest thing I noticed was a change in his sleep! He was sleeping longer and better!”

Lauren believes that this is likely because “a lot of ’90s childhood shows have lower stimulation than today’s shows and movies.”

“I also love the messages and creative exploration a lot of ’90s shows teach children,” she added. “Don’t get me wrong, we still watch some Bluey, Ms Rachel, and Disney movies, but this little change has shown us positive outcomes in his sleep and behavior.”

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Overall, people seemed to agree with this mom’s point.

“I miss when people wanted to make stuff to help kids and not just make addicted subscribers,” one commenter wrote under Laura’s post.

“My 3-year-old son’s absolute FAVORITE show is the original Blue’s Clues with Steve! Super calm and relaxing but still interactive,” wrote another.

“We noticed this when our son watched old-school Sesame Street instead of Cocomelon. He’d watch the screen for a few minutes and then grab some toys to play with, when it was over, no meltdown or tears when we turned it off,” another parent commented.

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“Thinking back now, shows like Oswald, Caillou, Little Bear, Little Bill, Franklin, Bear in the Big Blue House, Clifford, Dragon Tales, and Blue’s Clues weren’t overly stimulating and were actually quite calming, especially for being morning shows. Those were legit my favorite shows, and it took me thinking about it just now to realize why they were my favorites,” said another.

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What do you think — does Lauren have a point? Other parents seem to agree.

And is this a big win for millennials, who have long claimed that they grew up with the best media? (We really did, though!)

Source: https://www.distractify.com/p/watching-90s-cartoons-improved-kids-behaviors

Avocado farmer explains secret why you can't grow Hass avocado trees from Hass seeds

Have you ever seen anyone put an avocado pit in water to grow an avocado tree? I’ve seen lots of people try, but only a few succeed. My mom has a tiny avocado tree growing in her living room that she managed to grow from the pit of a Hass avocado she ate. It’s small but thriving, and I’ve often wondered if it will ever grow actual avocados.

As it turns out, it could—but they won’t be Hass avocados.

Wait, huh?

In a wow-that’s-an-interesting-factoid-I-never-knew-before video, an avocado tree grower explains in this YouTube video why a Hass avocado seed doesn’t grow into a Hass avocado tree. Avocados, apparently, are not “true to seed” plants, meaning if you plant the seed, you’ll end up with a different variety of the fruit the seed came from. Apples are the same—if you plant a Fuji apple seed, you will not get a Fuji apple tree. In fact, chances are really, really high that you’ll get an avocado or an apple that tastes terrible if you try to grow it from a seed of an existing fruit.

The guy from Sleepy Lizard Avocado Farm explains how it all works using an analogy with candy flavors. This is the genetics lesson we all needed in school when we were trying to figure out Punnett squares, and he explains it all so clearly.

Incredible how nature works, and so amazing what human beings have been able to figure out over millennia of agricultural advancements.

So how do you get a Hass avocado tree if you can’t plant a Hass avocado seed to grow it? As he explains in the video, you can plant the pit and start to grow the tree, but if you want Hass avocados you have to graft a branch of a Hass avocado tree onto the stem of the tree you’re growing.

Or, you can just buy a baby Hass avocado tree that’s already been grafted, which is probably a heck of a lot easier than figuring out how to graft one yourself.

So go ahead and sprout that seed in water and grow yourself a pretty avocado plant if you’d like. Just don’t expect any yummy avocados from it, since your chances are about 1 in 10,000 that it’ll happen.

Thanks for the fascinating lesson, avocado guy!

This article originally appeared on 07.06.21

Source: https://www.upworthy.com/growing-hass-avocados-secrets-rp6