The Daily Populous

Sunday August 31st, 2025 morning edition

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His daughter said she thought he was going to kill her during the vehicle chase, according to a court filing.

In a statement, Burns said he takes full responsibility for his actions and is receiving treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.

"I deeply regret what occurred and am prepared to be held accountable for my actions.".

The case was prosecuted by the office of Republican Attorney General Gentner Drummond, who announced that Burns had pleaded guilty.

The affidavit said Burns then got in his truck and chased the van with the grandmother and girl inside.

Investigators watched a video of the chase where Burns' daughter can be heard saying, “He is literally about to kill us.”.

That same year, then-Rep. Ryan Martinez, R-Edmond, resigned after pleading guilty to a felony offense of a non-driving DUI. »

Company behind Jack Daniel's says Canadian boycott is 'significant' as sales drop 62%

Authored by cbc.ca

During a conference call with investors Thursday, officials with Brown-Forman — the parent company of brands such as Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve — noted other pressures, but said the boycott is causing a "significant impact.".

"This had a significant impact on our first quarter of fiscal 2026, which will impact our full fiscal year results.".

It's unclear how much the 62 per cent drop in sales translates to in dollars, but the company's total sales were down three per cent for the quarter. »

Polish CEO Piotr Szczerek blasted online for stealing a kid’s signed cap at US Open

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A shocking moment at the US Open has put Polish businessman Piotr Szczerek in the global limelight and not for the right reasons.

After Polish tennis player Kamil Majchrzak defeated ninth seed Karen Khachanov, he walked over to the crowd to give a signed cap to a young fan.

But before the boy could reach out, Szczerek, CEO of paving company Drogbruk, grabbed the cap and tucked it away in his partner’s bag. »

A golden success: Dog's terminal cancer diagnosis dropped after UC Davis clinical trial

Authored by cbsnews.com

Lola, the golden retriever, was given a terminal cancer diagnosis with just a couple of months to live.

Dr. Rebhun has been working through multiple rounds of clinical trials for several years to understand canine cancer better and help find reliable treatments.

The studies impact not only animals, but are also in collaboration with the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center for human health, too. »

Trump 'no longer has plans' to visit India for Quad Summit: NYT report

Authored by newindianexpress.com

US President Donald Trump has “no longer plans” to visit India for the Quad Summit later this year, The New York Times reported Saturday, outlining how relations between Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have deteriorated in recent month.

The Quad Summit, scheduled for November in New Delhi, will see leaders from India, Australia, Japan, and the US come together to discuss key geopolitical issues.

The Trump administration hosted the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in January this year, a day after Trump took the oath of office as President for a second term in the White House. »