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A man in Texas has been arrested and charged with cruelty to non-livestock animals by adopting pets and then allegedly killing them.The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office was alerted on Oct. 3 about several dogs missing from local homes. One of the callers said a suspected dog thief lived in the area.As deputies canvased the Simms area, they went to the home where Stuart Duncan Hammonds and his girlfriend lived. They smelled what seemed to be decaying animals, KSLA reported.ABANDONED DOG LEFT TIED TO FENCE BEFORE HURRICANE MILTON NOW ‘SAFE AND SOUND’ WITH NEW NAMEDeputies found seven animal carcasses around the home and barn. They found skeletal remains, 12 of them identified as dogs. Some of those dog skeletons had head trauma, a sign that they’d perhaps been shot.The sheriff’s office said they believe Hammonds killed four of the dogs while he was enraged in a fight with his girlfriend, and they said a witness confirmed to them that he killed all 12 dogs.Hammonds was arrested and charged with 12 counts of cruelty to non-livestock animals, and his bond has been set at $100,000.In addition to allegedly stealing dogs from neighbors, Hammonds reportedly adopted some of the animals through social media.



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A lieutenant with a sheriff’s office in Florida was allegedly shot and killed by her estranged husband, who is also a former sergeant, in an incident the suspect sought to make appear like a suicide, deputies said.Orange County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Eloilda “Ellie” Shea, 39, was found dead from a gunshot wound to the head around 2 p.m. on Monday at a home on El Prado Avenue in response to what appeared at the time to be a suicide.”At the time, we responded to those inquiries with the information we had, which was that the call appeared to be a suicide,” the sheriff’s office said in a news release.But as deputies investigated, they learned that her estranged husband, 49-year-old Anthony Shea, a former sergeant with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, shot and killed his wife in her bedroom and “attempted to conceal his actions under the guise of a suicide,” according to the arrest report, Fox 35 reported.KANGAROO ON THE LOOSE IN FLORIDA AFTER BEAR ENTERS ENCLOSUREAnthony Shea was arrested on Friday for first-degree murder with a firearm, and he is being held in the Orange County Jail without bond.”We had a bad night last night, arguing about my affair,” Anthony Shea said, according to the report.He resigned from the sheriff’s office in August, while under investigation for allegations that would have resulted in his termination, the sheriff’s office said. He resigned due to being under an internal investigation for having an affair and having had intercourse on duty, WESH reported.Anthony Shea joined the department in October 2006.The sheriff’s office said Ellie Shae leaves behind two daughters. She joined the agency in 2011.”Ellie cared deeply about this agency and the work we do, and I considered her a rising star,” Sheriff John Mina said in a statement. “We have all struggled this week with feelings of shock, grief and guilt while we tried to make sense of Ellie’s death, which was meant to appear as a suicide. I want to thank our homicide detectives, who had the extraordinarily difficult job of investigating a colleague’s murder, for their diligence in ensuring justice for Ellie.”MAN IMPERSONATING AS OFFICER FORCES WAY INTO ORLANDO HOTEL ROOM, ROBS WOMAN AT GUNPOINT: POLICE”It’s devastating to know we will never again be on the receiving end of Ellie’s kindness or warm smile,” he added. “We pray for her two girls, the rest of her family, and all of those who love her.”



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While cannabis has historically been more popular with younger groups, a growing number of older adults are turning to the drug for a variety of reasons — but are the potential benefits worth the risk?A recent poll by the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging found that among people 50 years of age and older, around 21% said they have used a form of cannabis that contains the psychoactive compound THC at least once in the past year, and 12% use it on a monthly basis.Dr. Barbara Krantz, medical director of Older Adults Program, Withdrawal Management and Chronic Pain for Caron Treatment Centers in Florida, said her practice has seen a “significant uptick” in the use of cannabis by individuals over the age of 50. DAILY MARIJUANA SMOKERS FACE HIGHER RISK OF HEART ATTACK, STROKE, SAYS AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION STUDY”In our patient population at Caron, nearly all patients in our Older Adult Program have admitted to trying cannabis in some form,” she told Fox News Digital. “So, it is very common.”Among the older adults who use cannabis, their primary reasons were to improve sleep (68%), to reduce pain (63%), to alleviate mental health issues (53%), and to relax or feel good (81%), according to the Michigan poll.”Most of the seniors we see report using cannabis products to manage issues such as sleep, pain, anxiety or depression, or a medical issue they’ve been struggling with,” Krantz said.Today’s older adults are also the generation that grew up in the 60s and 70s, she noted, which means many of them may have earlier life experience with marijuana and may be more open to using it.While many older adults may assume they are familiar with the effects of marijuana, that false sense of comfort could be dangerous, Krantz warned.MARIJUANA USE LINKED TO INCREASED ASTHMA RISK IN YOUTH, STUDY SAYS: ‘WORRISOME’ HEALTH IMPLICATIONS”We’re finding that the marijuana or cannabis they remember is very different from what’s available today,” she said.”Today’s marijuana is more potent, and their bodies are less able to process it.”Krantz outlined the following 10 potential dangers associated with cannabis use for older adults.”Seniors should talk to their health care provider and their pharmacist before using any marijuana or cannabis product, because there are very real and specific dangers for older adults when using these substances,” Krantz said.Interactions with other medications can be particularly dangerous, warned Shari B. Kaplan, a licensed clinical social worker and plant medicine formulator at Cannectd Wellness in Boca Raton, Florida.AS SOLO AGING BECOMES MORE COMMON, HERE’S HOW TO THRIVE ON YOUR OWN”Cannabis needs to be taken with caution with certain medications,” she told Fox News Digital. “Blood thinners or blood pressure medications are two types of medications you’ll need to manage carefully, working closely with a medical cannabis physician.”Older patients could also face risks if they take too much cannabis for sleeping, Kaplan warned.”If an elderly patient takes a high dose of THC in the evening to sleep, they need to be mindful of their balance if they wake up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom,” she said.”Educating patients about taking their time when sitting up in bed and slowly standing with support is important for fall prevention.”Laws regarding cannabis use vary by state, according to Russel Morgan, a principal at Morgan Legal Group in New York City.In some states, such as California, Oregon and Colorado, recreational cannabis use is legal. “This means seniors do not need a prescription and can purchase cannabis if they want it from a dispensary,” Morgan told Fox News Digital. “They are only required to show ID as proof of age, similar to purchasing alcohol.”In the majority of other states, cannabis is allowed for medical purposes. “Seniors who suffer from ailments such as chronic pain, arthritis or other qualifying conditions can get a doctor’s recommendation or medical marijuana card,” Morgan said.In a handful of states, such as South Carolina and Nebraska, cannabis use is still illegal, the attorney noted. “It is important to note that on a federal level, cannabis is classified as a Schedule I substance and is considered illegal,” he added.Krantz pointed out that a medical marijuana card is not actually a prescription, because marijuana and cannabis products are not FDA-approved. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER”We do not actually know the best mode of delivery, device or dose that may provide a benefit medically for a specific condition, because what’s currently available at your dispensary hasn’t been through a clinical trial,” she said.Regardless of age, it’s important to talk to your health care provider about any cannabis use, experts agree, just as you would about any other supplement.Dr. Robin Fowler, M.D., founder of Botanical Sciences, a Georgia medical cannabis provider, recommends that seniors start with a low dose and gradually increase it, especially if they are new to cannabis. “Understanding the difference between a few of the primary cannabinoids — THC, CBD and others — is essential to ensuring they achieve the desired effects without discomfort,” he told Fox News Digital.For more Health articles, visit www.foxnews.com/health”Education is key — knowing the right strain, delivery method and dosage is vital for safe and effective use,” the expert continued.”It’s also essential for seniors to source their cannabis products from licensed, reputable dispensaries to ensure product quality and safety.”



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A man in Greece was given a suspended one-month prison sentence after his conviction for disturbing his neighbors by repeatedly sneaking onto their properties and smelling their shoes.Addressing the court in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki on Thursday, the 28-year-old man said he was unable to explain why he entered his neighbors’ homes to get a whiff of their shoes and said he was embarrassed by his behavior.He said he had no intention of breaking the law or harming anyone during the incidents, according to the Associated Press.FATHER CALLED UK POLICE TO CONFESS TO KILLING DAUGHTER, 10, IN ENGLAND AFTER HE FLED TO PAKISTANThe defendant’s neighbors also testified that he never displayed any sign of aggression when he visited during the night.The man was ordered by the judge to attend therapy sessions.FORMER MEXICAN PUBLIC SECURITY CHIEF GETS MORE THAN 38 YEARS, $2M FINE FOR TAKING CARTEL BRIBESShortly before dawn on Oct. 8, the man was arrested in the small town of Sindos after police were called to a home by a neighbor who found the man in his front yard sniffing his family’s shoes that had been left outside to air out.At least three similar incidents have happened in the past six months, even after neighbors asked the man’s family to make him stop entering their property to sniff their shoes.The Associated Press contributed to this report.



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Shirley MacLaine shared candid details about her love life in her upcoming memoir.The 90-year-old actress, who previously penned her best-selling 1983 autobiography “Out on a Limb,” will release her new book “The Wall of Life: Pictures and Stories from This Marvelous Lifetime” on Oct. 22.During an interview with People magazine ahead of the memoir’s publication, MacLaine, who had an open marriage with her husband of 28 years, Steve Parker, claimed that she had affairs with all of her leading men except two — Jack Nicholson and Jack Lemmon.Though MacLaine and Nicholson played love interests in James L. Brooks’ 1983 film “Terms of Endearment,” the Emmy Award winner explained why their real-life relationship remained platonic.SHIRLEY MACLAINE SAYS HOLLYWOOD IS ‘100% DIFFERENT’ TODAY: ‘THE GLAMOUR’S GONE OUT OF IT, I’M AFRAID'”He just made me laugh all the time. He was one of my favorite people,” she said. “I don’t think he would’ve been my type to have an affair with anyway. I would laugh too much.”In the movie, MacLaine starred as widow Aurora Greenway, who embarks on a romance with her next-door neighbor, promiscuous retired astronaut Garrett Breedlove (Nicholson).Nicholson won the best supporting actor Academy Award for his performance in the film while MacLaine finally took home her first best actress Oscar for her portrayal of Aurora after four previous nominations.During her acceptance speech, MacLaine noted that she had been looking forward to working with Nicholson, quipping “to have him in bed was such middle-aged joy.”LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSMacLaine co-starred with Lemmon in 1960’s “The Apartment” and 1963’s “Irma la Douce.” Though the two also played love interests in both romantic comedies, MacLaine confirmed that sparks never flew between them off-screen.”Lemmon was like a sister to me. He was a darling guy,” she said. Lemmon died at the age of 76 in 2001 after a battle with cancer.MacLaine told the outlet that she did embark on an affair with Robert Mitchum. The two co-starred in 1962’s “Two for the Seesaw” and 1964’s “What a Way to Go.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER”He was just extremely intelligent — hidden, but he was very, very intelligent,” she recalled. “He didn’t have much of a sense of humor.”Mitchum died at the age of 79 in 1997 due to complications from lung cancer and emphysema. MacLaine confirmed there was no May-December romance between herself and Nicolas Cage when they co-starred in 1994’s “Guarding Tess.” The now 60-year-old played a Secret Service agent Doug Chesnic, who was assigned to protect high-maintenance former First Lady Tess Carlisle.”Oh, I love Nicolas. I love Nicolas,” MacLaine said. “He listened to my advice about being a star. Yeah, I really liked him a lot, but he was not attracted to me.”MacLaine’s only marriage was to Parker, who died at the age of 79 in 2001. The actress and film producer shared daughter Sachi, 68.



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