Christmas tragedy: one dead, dozens wounded in parade crash

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A If for any reason you believe you received this email in error or if you no longer wish to receive these emails, click here to unsubscribe. Well, Good Morning!   Let's take a look at what the day has in store for us.   So, let's dig in, shall we? Here's What You Need To Know... Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai seen alive and "well" after her disappearance Missing tennis star Peng Shuai reappeared in public Sunday at a youth tournament in Beijing, according to photos released by the organizer, as the ruling Communist Party tried to quell fears abroad while suppressing information in China about Peng after she accused a senior leader of sexual assault.   The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Sunday that organization leadership held a 30-minute call with Peng Shuai. Peng thanked the committee for its concern and explained she is "safe and well" in her home in Beijing and would like her privacy respected. IOC Athletes' Commission Chair Emma Terho said the committee was "relieved" to see Peng was fine and "appeared relaxed."    Peng adds to a growing number of Chinese businesspeople, activists and ordinary people who have disappeared in recent years after criticizing party figures or in crackdowns on corruption or pro-democracy and labor rights campaigns. Some reemerge weeks or months later without explanation, suggesting they are warned not to disclose they were detained or the reason.   Others are not so lucky. A Christmas parade ends in tragedy when 20 people are struck by an SUV, police say It was supposed to be a joyful Sunday evening in downtown Waukesha, which is a town not far from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A Christmas parade was winding its way through the area just after 4:30 p.m., and attendees could hear "Jingle Bells" being played by the marching band. That peace was short lived, however, when a red vehicle slammed through the crowd, killing one person and wounding dozens more, authorities say. An hour later, the police chief said that officials had apprehended their person of interest, though they cautioned residents to "avoid the downtown area for the time being."    A Facebook user actually posted a video to the platform that shows the SUV's chaotic drive down the street. A news station even reported that gunshots may have been fired.    "It just all happened so fast," one resident said after marching in the parade. "As we were walking back in between the buildings… We saw an SUV cross over, just put the pedal to the metal and just zooming full speed along the parade route. And then we heard a loud bang, and just deafening cries and screams from people who were stuck by the vehicle. And then we saw people running away or stopping crying, and there were people on the ground who looked like they'd been hit by the vehicle."    The parade, which happens each year, is known as the official mark of the holiday season, and this was the town's 125th anniversary, making the evening extra special.    The governor of the state said that he was "praying for Waukesha tonight and all the kids, families, and community members affected by this senseless act. I'm grateful for the first responders and folks who acted quickly to help, and we are in contact with local partners as we await more information."  She died from a snakebite. But the real killer was her husband When Uthra's mother found her lying motionless in their family home, they quickly rushed her to the hospital — but Uthra was already dead. A post-mortem on May 7, 2020, confirmed she'd been bitten hours earlier by a highly venomous Indian spectacled cobra. But there was so much wrong with that simple explanation.   In late 2019, Uthra's husband, Suraj Kumar, appeared to develop an obsession with snakes. He spent hours on the internet, watching YouTube videos, including episodes of "Snake Master," featuring renowned snake expert Vava Suresh. This is the same man who would testify against Kumar in court, stating that Uthra would have woken and alerted her family of the excruciating pain from the snake venom had she not been sedated by her husband.   On February 26, Kumar bought a deadly Russell's viper from a snake handler. The next day, he left the snake on the staircase of his house and asked Uthra to fetch his phone from the first floor bedroom, hoping that it would bite and kill her. However, Uthra saw the snake in time to avoid being bitten. He tried again, this time forcing the snake to bite Uthra while she was sedated, but she woke up and he was forced to take her to the hospital.   When she was released into the care of her parents from the hospital, Uthra couldn't walk. In this helpless state, her husband once again sedated her. This time, he forced a cobra to bite Uthra by stabbing its fangs into her arm repeatedly. It could've been the perfect crime — except for a few key factors. Here Are Today's Conversation Starters In Focus: Sports, Entertainment, & Culture This new video shows off Tiger Woods' golf swing following his car crash The golf star offered some encouraging feedback for himself when he posted his practice swing.    Actor Art LaFleur, known for his roles in The Sandlot and Field of Dreams, has died If you don't remember him from these iconic movies, then you'll definitely remember him from Home Improvement, Matlock, and Boy Meets World.    The new Ghostbusters movie earned $44 million in theaters, proving that killing ghosts is still lucrative business after all this time "This shows that this brand is really powerful even some 37 years after the original became a cultural phenomenon," said one analyst. In Focus: Science & Tech Scientists use light to control mice minds in vaguely terrifying experiment Outfitted with tiny backpacks and headsets, these mice boldly went where no mice have gone before… getting mind controlled by humans. It may seem like a needless (and somewhat terrifying) experiment, but the results really could help humans.   Don't Look Up is a dark comedy "based on real events that haven't happened yet" Don't Look Up has all the signs that it's going to be a well-written, very funny, deeply disturbing, and beautifully observed dark comedy. The writer and director behind it is the same individual who gave us Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Adam McKay.   Learn something new today! What is time dilation, and how does it work?  According to Einstein's theory of relativity, the same amount of time can pass at a different rate for different people, due to their different frames of reference. This effect, known as time dilation, becomes detectable only under certain conditions, although at a low level, we're always subject to it. Get INSTANT Access (Free of Charge!) Invest In Yourself & Invest In Your Future! Sometimes, information is the greatest resource you can get your hands on. 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It's how we cover the costs and overhead of running our newsletter, and ensures that we can keep it 100% free for our readers.  In Focus: Business & Markets Why Jeremy Siegel warns that the market is "one more bad inflation report" away from a correction "If the Fed suddenly gets tougher, I'm not sure that the market is going to be ready for a U-turn that [chair] Jerome Powell may take if we have one more bad inflation report," he said.   Should you ever use your Roth IRA as an emergency fund? Here are the ground rules There are times when it makes sense to tap these funds.    What are the highlights from TikTok's release of a holiday creative guide for businesses? "With the holidays right around the corner, it's time to start planning for the season," the guide reads. "But don't stress, we're here to help! We've put together a game plan so you can make sure our business finds success from awareness to conversion." In Focus: Politics & World Affairs This isn't just a Democrat issue — here's how vacancies in the government affects everyone While many positions are filled with officials serving in an acting capacity, experts say that permanent leadership across government is important to keep up morale and allow for long-term planning.   This New York representative says reforming the filibuster could be a necessity Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) told "Axios on HBO" that the "integrity of our democracy" is at stake without federal voting rights legislation, and the Senate must seriously consider filibuster reform if it can't get 60 votes to pass it next year.   Missionaries say just 2 of the 17 kidnapped by a Haitian gang have been freed  The missionaries were kidnapped by the 400 Mawozo gang on Oct. 16. There are five children in the group of 16 U.S. citizens and one Canadian, including an 8-month-old. Their Haitian driver also was abducted, according to a local human rights organization. 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Privacy Policy) The most common pain relief drug in the world also induces risky behavior   How did a large flash mob of thieves manage to ransack this US department store?    Gas prices are up, but red America may be paying more    At an airport, chaos ensues after a felon's gun goes off   A shooting at a Colorado Springs skatepark left one adult and one kid dead    Even though he was acquitted, Kyle Rittenhouse's legal troubles could be far from over    This woman sues Tim Hortons after suffering burns when a teenage drive-thru worker "throws hot coffee in her face during argument over order" Why are these US Navy sailors being forced to take out loans right now?  It's Time For Your Clickbait Break! Delivery person chased by axe-wielding man demanding pizza One For The History Books On this day, in 1718, the infamous pirate known as Blackbeard was killed; George Eliot was born in 1819; in 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas; at 20 years of age, Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champ in history, in 1986; Toy Story was released in 1995; in 2005, Angela Merkel, the first female chancellor of Germany, was sworn in. "The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves." — Victor Hugo     The Seven At 7 14422 Shoreside Way Suite 110-238 Winter Garden, FL 34787   © 2021 The Seven at 7. All Rights Reserved.   If for any reason you believe you received this email in error, you can safely ignore it, or click here to unsubscribe.