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Actor Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled an accident, and the case is now closed, police in South Carolina announced Wednesday. “Based on the Medical Examiner’s determination and the findings of the investigation, Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental,” Greenville police said, noting the investigation has concluded. Panettiere, 36, the actor who starred in the shows “Heroes” and “Nashville,” was found unresponsive Aug. 16 in a South Carolina apartment complex where she was staying. Last month, the Greenville County Coroner’s Office ruled her death an accident caused by the toxic effects of multiple drugs: fentanyl, 4-ANPP, alprazolam, methocarbamol and quetiapine. The coroner said there were no signs of trauma that would have contributed to her death. Police also have said no signs of foul play were found during the initial response and investigation. Panettiere, who had publicly discussed her struggle with addiction, had been in rehab just weeks before, according to the coroner’s report. Celebrity News Oct 8 Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko gets legal status to protect their daughter's inheritance Celebrity News Sep 22 Hayden Panettiere's cause of death revealed In Memoriam Aug 17 Stars share emotional tributes after Hayden Panettiere's death: ‘Don't be gone. Please' Panettiere’s on-again, off-again boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, was at the apartment complex at the time of her death. He showed police a “bag of medication” he said she was taking at the time, according to the police report. After the coroner’s report was issued, Panettiere’s mother, Lesley Vogel, called her daughter a “fighter” who was “transparent with her addictions and her numerous rehab attempts show her resolve to live a healthy life.” Vogel also said at the time that she had “never heard Hayden speak of fentanyl.” The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration was also investigating, a source familiar with the probe previously told NBC News. The agency typically looks into the narcotics involved in a case, how they were obtained and whether any laws were broken in procuring the drugs. Panettiere entered Hollywood as a child actor and later carved her own path, starring in the films “Remember the Titans,” “Ice Princess” and “Bring It On: All or Nothing.” In her memoir, she detailed how her life began to spiral after she had a daughter with Ukrainian heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko in 2014. She began drinking heavily to cope with postpartum depression and Klitschko’s distance, she wrote in the book. She checked into rehab and gave Klitschko custody of their child in 2018. In the book, she also discussed grappling with pain and grief after her brother, Jansen Panettiere, died in 2023 from an undiagnosed heart condition.

Rallies are taking place across California State University campuses in the Bay Area and across the state as the threat of a future strike escalates for tens of thousands of faculty members. Some rallies started before Wednesday, and almost two dozen more schools are expected to hold rallies through mid-November. Wednesday coincides with the start of a strike authorization vote for union members within the CSU system. Last week, San Jose State University union members picketed to spotlight the need for better pay so faculty and staff can keep up with a cost of living they say is a “nightmare.” Cal State East Bay also held a rally last week. San Francisco State and Sonoma State will follow Wednesday as part of almost two dozen schools that will hold rallies during the strike authorization vote period. NBC Bay Area’s Ginger Conejero Saab reports.

A Bay Area nonprofit is expanding its efforts to combat food insecurity among military families with the opening of a new food pantry near Mountain View. The Cost of Courage Foundation celebrated the grand opening of its newest pantry Tuesday, providing another resource for active-duty service members, veterans and military families facing financial hardship. The pantry will offer groceries, personal care products and other essential items to help ease the financial burden on families who may be struggling to make ends meet. The all-volunteer nonprofit works to support those who serve and have served our country through food assistance, financial support and other programs. The new location is part of the foundation’s broader effort to address food insecurity in the military community. The organization also operates food distribution programs serving veterans and military families throughout the Bay Area and beyond.

A pedestrian died and a motorcyclist was injured in a collision over the weekend in San Jose, police said Tuesday. On Saturday just before 1:30 a.m., a collision occurred between a male pedestrian and a man driving a motorcycle in the area of South Bascom Avenue and Fruitdale avenues. According to police, the motorcycle was going southbound on South Bascom Avenue, north of the intersection with Fruitdale Avenue, when it struck a man crossing South Bascom in an unknown direction. Both the pedestrian and the motorcyclist were taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The motorcyclist was stabilized but the pedestrian died. Anyone with information on this investigation is urged to contact Detective Leslie at 4264@sanjoseca.gov or 408-277-4654.

A dinosaur that looks like a miniature T. rex is now one of the world’s most expensive fossils. The rare skeleton of a Nanotyrannus — recently confirmed to be a distant cousin of Tyrannosaurus rex, not just a young specimen — sold for $47.3 million to a mystery buyer at auction in New York City on Tuesday, according to Sotheby’s. The auction house had expected it to fetch anywhere from $6 to $9 million. The blockbuster price tag for “Jodi,” as the skeleton is nicknamed, makes it the second-priciest set of dinosaur bones ever sold. This summer, a T. rex fossil known as “Gus” sold for a record $50.1 million at Sotheby’s. The new owner of “Jodi” has, for now, chosen to remain anonymous after outbidding five other prospective buyers online and by phone during the roughly 12-minute live auction, Sotheby’s said. A Nanotyrannus was about half the length of an adult T. rex, and the two creatures coexisted during the Cretaceous period some 67 million years ago. Nanotyrannus had relatively longer forelimbs and larger hand claws, as well as more slender, blade-like teeth than its famous cousin. “Jodi” is one of only three such skeletons known to exist. Standing 9 feet 6 inches and stretching nearly 20 feet, it has been on display at the auction house’s upper Manhattan headquarters since earlier this month, and is considered almost 70% complete. The dinosaur is named after Jodi Pierson, the Montana rancher who discovered it on her land in 2019. Sotheby’s, in a statement, thanked the team of professional fossil hunters whose efforts to discover and excavate the specimen were the focus of the Discovery Channel documentary series “Dino Hunters” in 2020. “Their commitment to understanding and preserving this remarkable specimen has helped bring us to this moment, a testament to the fact that we can all make major contributions to science,” said Cassandra Hatton, Sotheby’s head of science and natural history. However, some scientists have opposed such private sales, saying “Jodi” and other significant fossils should be displayed in museums or other institutions so they can be studied by researchers and viewed by the public. Scientists for decades weren’t even sure whether Nanotyrannus represented a distinct type of dinosaur or merely a juvenile T. rex. But research published last year concluded that it was in fact a distinct genus of dinosaur.

Renowned labor leader, civil rights icon and feminist activist Dolores Huerta has died at 96, her family announced Wednesday. Her passing prompted leaders from across the country to pen touching tributes. Read their statements below. Dolores Huerta’s family “We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved mother, Dolores Huerta, has passed away today at the age of 96. As you can imagine, this is an incredibly difficult time for us, and we ask for privacy as we grieve this incredible loss to our family. We know that many of you around the world share in our mourning, and we will be following up on plans to recognize and celebrate her incredible life and legacy.” Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi “Today, we sadly mourn the loss of Dolores Huerta, a leader in the American labor movement and a champion for civil rights who lead with courage and determination. Dolores was a dear friend, and we all responded to her rallying cry, ‘Sí se puede,’ which inspired generations of Americans to believe in the power of collective action. I was honored to host Dolores’ birthday celebration at the United States Capitol when she turned 90, a compliment she returned to me at the California Democratic Party Convention in San Francisco earlier this year. May it be a comfort to her family and loved ones that so many mourn their loss and are praying for them at this sad time.” California Gov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom “Dolores represented the best of us. California — and the United States — would not be what we are today without her resolute spirit, her passion for justice and fairness, and her commitment to those overlooked and forgotten. Dolores started off as a teacher, working with the children of farmworkers, and although she moved away from the classroom, she never stopped teaching. As a leader in the National Farm Workers Association, and later the United Farm Workers, she fought for gender equity, workers’ rights, and civil rights, paving the way for generations to come, and teaching people what was possible with determination and heart. She never faltered in fighting for a fairer world, continually reminding us of our shared responsibility to build a world where everyone has the respect and dignity they deserve. Because of her — and her iconic declaration, ‘Sí, se puede ’ — nothing was impossible. Dolores changed the course of history against all odds. Through protests and marches, including the Delano grape boycott, she fundamentally reshaped California as we know it. She was more than an inspiration — though she never stopped inspiring us — she was a dear friend. Her legacy lies not just in the accomplishments she achieved, but in the people who follow in her footsteps, who take up the mantle and keep creating a better world.” U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla “Angela and I mourn the passing of Dolores Huerta, a giant in the ongoing fight for workers’ rights, women’s rights, and the protection of civil liberties. She leaves behind an enduring legacy as a civil rights and labor icon who fought tirelessly for better working conditions for migrant laborers and championed the rights of immigrants and women. From the Delano Grape Strike to her work for equal pay and reproductive freedom, Dolores fought until the end for a more just and equitable future. She showed us the power of organizing, the strength of solidarity, and what we can accomplish when we stand together. Now, it’s on all of us to carry on that torch: to keep organizing and to keep fighting.” Former Vice President Kamala Harris “Dolores Huerta was a pioneering labor leader and legendary civil rights activist. Amidst the struggle of the movement, her rallying cry, “Sí se puede,” was a call to stay in the fight. The work of Dolores Huerta and the United Farm Workers was a driving force for change across California and our country. Her brilliant organizing and fierce negotiating came to the…

Is it The Odyssey effect? Has this year’s blockbuster film by Christopher Nolan set in ancient Greece switched the spotlight to older forms of jewellery such as medallions? Certainly, there has been a lot of interest among high jewellery brands and independent designers in these age-old pieces, as well as increased visibility of them on the catwalk at fashion brands like Chloé. Zendaya, who plays the Greek goddess Athena in the film, caused a sensation at the London premiere, wearing a pair of...

Twilight, chapitre 2 : Tentation avec Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson et Taylor Lautner sera diffusé sur TF1 Séries Films le 28 octobre 2026 à 21h10.

Irish Travellers, d’Alexander Murphy, suit les O’Reilly, une famille menacée d’expulsion. Ce documentaire franco-irlandais sort au cinéma le 28 octobre 2026.