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After Selling Over 3,000 Copies of His Debut, Darren Ogden Celebrates His Birthday with the Release of His Second Book in Six Months
NEW ORLEANS, LA — June 24, 2026 — Entrepreneur, media executive, and author Darren Ogden Sr. is celebrating more than another year of life—he's celebrating another major milestone in his entrepreneurial journey. On his birthday, June 24, 2026, the Nolazine CEO officially released his second book, 40 Ways To Build Leverage, Business Relationships & Gain Income, just six months after launching his debut bestseller, Speak Like a Media Mogul. Ogden entered 2026 with a clear missi
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Alabama Lash Technician Killed After Reported $15 Deposit Dispute, Authorities Say
#NOLAZINE - A tragic case out of Alabama has sparked widespread outrage after authorities said a dispute over a $15 lash appointment deposit allegedly escalated into the death of a 23-year-old lash technician. According to reports, Chyna Hickman, a 23-year-old Alabama entrepreneur who worked as a lash technician, became involved in a disagreement over a $15 deposit for a beauty appointment. Investigators say the dispute ultimately turned deadly, leaving Hickman dead and shock
Jul 21
New Jersey Father Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison After Punch That Killed 70-Year-Old Man Sparks Debate
#NOLAZINE - A New Jersey father has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the death of a 70-year-old man following a confrontation that has sparked a nationwide conversation about self-defense, racial harassment, and personal responsibility. According to prosecutors, Anthony Collins was involved in a confrontation with Robert May, 70, in Seaside Heights in September 2023. Authorities said Collins punched May during the altercation, c
Jul 21
Driver Crashes Into Wall After Mistaking Wile E. Coyote Mural for Real Tunnel in Mexico
#NOLAZINE - A driver in Monterrey, Mexico, found out the hard way that some things are not always what they appear to be — especially when a cartoon-inspired illusion is involved. The woman reportedly crashed her vehicle into a wall after mistaking a detailed mural of a tunnel entrance for an actual road. The artwork featured Wile E. Coyote painting a fake tunnel on a wall, a direct reference to the classic Looney Tunes gag where the character attempts to trick the Road Runne
Jul 21
Why a $100,000 Salary Today Feels Like $50,000 Did in 2000
#NOLAZINE - A six-figure salary has long been viewed as a major financial milestone, but new inflation comparisons show that earning $100,000 a year today may provide about the same purchasing power as a $50,000 salary did in 2000. Over the past 25 years, the cost of everyday life has increased significantly. Housing, groceries, healthcare, education, transportation, and other essential expenses have all become much more expensive, changing what it means to be financially com
Jul 21
Woman Reportedly Creates 25 Fake Social Media Accounts to Test Husband’s Loyalty, Sparking Relationship Debate
#NOLAZINE - A woman’s reported attempt to test her husband’s loyalty has sparked a heated conversation online about trust, insecurity, and whether some relationships are already broken before the final betrayal happens. According to the story circulating online, the woman allegedly created 25 different fake social media accounts using different photos, names, and personalities to see how her husband would respond. Each account was reportedly designed to appear like a differen
Jul 21
Georgia Homeowner Cleared After Shooting Armed Teens Who Allegedly Tried to Rob His Family at 4 A.M.
#NOLAZINE - A Georgia homeowner is walking free after authorities determined he was legally defending himself, his family, and his property during a late-night armed robbery attempt that unfolded outside his home. According to officials, the incident happened around 4 a.m. when three masked individuals allegedly approached the homeowner’s front yard with the intent to rob people on the property. The suspects were identified as 16-year-old Isaiah Reid, 15-year-old Jaime Hernan
Jul 21
After Selling Over 3,000 Copies of His Debut, Darren Ogden Celebrates His Birthday with the Release of His Second Book in Six Months
NEW ORLEANS, LA — June 24, 2026 — Entrepreneur, media executive, and author Darren Ogden Sr. is celebrating more than another year of life—he's celebrating another major milestone in his entrepreneurial journey. On his birthday, June 24, 2026, the Nolazine CEO officially released his second book, 40 Ways To Build Leverage, Business Relationships & Gain Income, just six months after launching his debut bestseller, Speak Like a Media Mogul. Ogden entered 2026 with a clear missi
Jun 24
Officer Who Was Fired In Infamous “Feces Sandwich” Scandal Is Now A Texas Police Officer
Matthew Luckhurst, the former San Antonio police officer tied to the notorious 2016 “feces sandwich” scandal, has been appointed police chief of Benavides, Texas. Luckhurst was previously fired following multiple misconduct investigations, but after joining the small South Texas department in 2023, he rose through the ranks and officially became chief on June 1, 2026. The appointment has reignited debate over accountability and second chances in law enforcement.
Jun 20
In 2017, A Fake Doctor Was Arrested For Injecting Cement And Super Glue During Plastic Surgeries
Oneal Ron Morris, infamously known as the “Toxic Tush Doctor,” was sentenced to 10 years in prison in March 2017 for running an illegal cosmetic surgery operation in Florida. Morris injected patients — and herself — with a hazardous mixture of cement, Fix-a-Flat tire sealant, mineral oil, silicone, and bathroom caulk, then sealed the wounds with super glue. The dangerous DIY cocktail caused severe infections, extreme disfigurement, and the death of patient Shatarka Nuby, who
Jun 20
A Painful Foot Rash After a Beach Vacation Turned Out To Be A Parasite Moving Beneath Skin
A 34-year-old woman sought emergency medical care after developing a painful rash on her foot that rapidly worsened over the course of a week. The condition began as a small lesion but progressed to involve her big toe and second toe, causing redness, blistering, and a distinctive linear pattern across the skin. Initial treatments, including antibiotics, antiviral medication, topical therapy, and corticosteroids, failed to stop the progression of the rash. During further eval
Jun 20
Every Time You Drink A Coca-Cola, You Lose 12 Minutes of Your Life, According to a Study
The claim comes from research that attempted to estimate how different foods and beverages may affect long-term health. Using nutritional and epidemiological data, researchers developed a model suggesting that certain highly processed foods and sugary drinks were associated with reductions in healthy life expectancy, while some nutrient-rich foods were associated with gains. Importantly, the study did not show that drinking a single Coca-Cola literally removes 12 minutes from
Jun 17
A Man Faked Having Down Syndrome So He Could Hire Three Women To Bathe Him
In 2018, authorities in Arizona arrested a 31-year-old man after allegations surfaced that he had been pretending to have Down syndrome in order to receive personal care from female caregivers. Investigators claimed the man portrayed himself as severely disabled and relied on caregivers for assistance with daily activities, including bathing and other forms of personal care. The case quickly gained national attention due to the unusual nature of the allegations. After an inve
Jun 17
She Forgave The Man Who K*lled Her Mother, Hired Him To Work In The Same House It Happened, And He Killed Her Too
Martha McKay bought the lakeside mansion where her mother was m*rdered and turned it into a bed and breakfast. She named it Snowden House, after her grandparents who originally built it. The man who k*lled her mother, Travis Lewis, was 16 years old when he did it. He pleaded guilty and went to prison. Martha wrote him letters. She visited him. She advocated for his parole while her own family begged her to stop. She was Buddhist. She believed in redemption. When Lewis got out
Jun 17
MySpace Was Once Bigger Than Facebook. Then It Completely Collapsed
Myspace was once the king of social media. In the mid-2000s, it dominated online culture, attracting millions of users who used the platform to connect with friends, customize personal profiles, discover new music, and build online communities. For many people, Myspace was their first experience with social networking. At its peak, the platform seemed unstoppable. Musicians used Myspace pages to reach fans directly, users spent hours customizing profiles with colors, backgrou
Jun 11
19-Year-Old Black Teen Real Estate Mogul From Louisiana Already Making Six Figures
Shakira Scott, a 19-year-old Black entrepreneur from Plaquemine, Louisiana, is already earning six figures in real estate while attending college. Scott earned her real estate license at just 18 years old during her freshman year at Louisiana State University, where she studies marketing. Inspired by her mother, a real estate broker, she decided to enter the industry with the goal of building generational wealth. While success did not come immediately, Scott remained determin
Jun 11
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