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Metro
2 hours ago
- Metro
Toddler dies in hot car after ‘dad left him to get haircut and drink at bar'
A father has been busted after allegedly leaving his 18-month-old son in a hot vehicle for several hours as he got a haircut and drank at a bar. Scott Allen Gardner, 33, is accused of leaving his son, Sebastian, in his truck on the afternoon of June 6 and going drinking inside Hanky Panky's Lounge in Ormond Beach, Florida. Sebastian 'was left helpless in a hot truck for more than 3 hours', according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office in a Facebook post. Temperatures reached 92 degrees Fahrenheit that day and medical examiners estimated that Sebastian's body temperature was 111 degrees Fahrenheit. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video An officer with the Ormond Beach Police Department tried to revive Sebastian at the scene, but he succumbed. The same officer arrested Gardner at his mother's home in Ormond Beach on Thursday. Body camera footage showed sheriff's deputies and police officers walking onto a property in an residential area surrounded by vegetation. The deputies took Gardner, wearing a blue T-shirt and shorts, into custody without incident and escorted him off the backyard. 'Honey, I love you,' Gardner's mother, Jody Thereault, could be heard saying as deputies led him away. Gardner replied, 'Love you guys!' A man who was not in the frame could be heard saying: 'Say goodbye, because you're not going to come back here again.' Gardner was handcuffed with his arms around his back in front of the vehicle, and put in the backseat. The father 'gave multiple false accounts' of what happened, police said. Gardner, of South Daytona, has been charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child as well as child neglect causing great bodily harm, and was given a $100,000 bond. A GoFundMe page for Sebastian's family set up by Melissa Camacho on behalf of Thereault states that 'we mourne the sudden and unexpected passing of little Sebastian'. It asks for prayers for Gardner and his mother. More Trending 'No parent should ever have to experience the pain of losing a child,' states the page. 'I hope they can find some comfort in the love and support surrounding them. Sebastian's spirit and bright light will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.' The GoFundMe page had raised more than $2,800 as of Friday afternoon. Sebastian died two days before a Louisiana father allegedly left his 21-month-old daughter strapped to a carseat in a vehicle for nine hours when the temperature reached 105 degrees Fahrenheit, killing her. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Inside New York's 'Pigeon Fest' where impersonators battle for title MORE: Mum attacked police believing they were impostors who'd come to kill her MORE: Teen who murdered 12-year-old schoolgirl Ava White named for first time
New York Post
13 hours ago
- New York Post
Florida dad left toddler son to die in hot car for 3 hours as he got haircut, went drinking at bar: police
A Florida dad is accused of leaving his helpless toddler to die inside his hot car for hours while he got a haircut and stopped to grab a drink at a bar in blazing temperatures. Scott Allen Gardner, 33, allegedly locked his 18-month-old son, Sebastian, inside his sweltering truck when he freshened up his 'do and stopped at Hanky Panky's Lounge in Ormond Beach, Florida, on June 6, police said. The unaccompanied tot was left inside the blistering heat of the vehicle for over three hours as temperatures outside reached 92 degrees, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post. 5 Scott Allen Gardner is escorted by Florida police officers during his arrest on June 19, 2025. Volusia Sheriff's Office Medical examiners estimate the baby's body temperature reached a deadly 111 degrees as he sat in the truck. Law enforcement agents performed life-saving measures on Sebastian, but the baby ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office alleges Gardner is responsible for little Sebastian's death as he enjoyed a day in the Ormond-by-the-Sea neighborhood, eight miles north of Daytona Beach. The heartless father allegedly gave multiple false accounts to police of the events leading up to his son's death, the sheriff's office said. Gardner was arrested on Thursday after police tracked him down to his mother's home in Ormond Beach. 5 Gardner was booked into Volusia County Jail and charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child and child neglect causing great bodily harm. Volusia Sheriff's Office 5 Hanky Panky's Lounge where Gardner went drinking, leaving his son outside in his truck. Fox35 Gardner was booked into Volusia County Jail and charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child and child neglect causing great bodily harm. He was handed a $100,000 bond. Bodycam footage from the sheriff's office captured the moment the deadbeat dad was detained inside an enclosed porch on the property. 'The same OBPD officer who tried to revive Sebastian placed Gardner in handcuffs today as he was taken into custody at his mother's home in Ormond Beach,' the sheriff's office said. 5 Bodycam footage from the sheriff's office captured the moment the deadbeat dad was detained inside an enclosed porch on the property. Volusia Sheriff's Office 5 Gardner is searched before being placed in the back of a cop car during his arrest. Volusia Sheriff's Office As Gardner was led away from the home, two unidentified people called out to the suspected killer, saying they loved him. 'I love you guys,' Gardner replied before one of the officers told him, 'Say goodbye, because you're not going to come back here again.'
CNBC
2 days ago
- Automotive
- CNBC
Senate GOP tax bill gives break on car loan interest — but not all vehicles qualify
A multitrillion-dollar tax package issued Monday by the Senate Finance Committee would offer a tax break for drivers on auto loan interest, but it doesn't seem to be available for used cars, tax experts said. The Senate GOP tax plan is part of a broader domestic policy bill that Republicans are trying to get to President Trump's desk by the Fourth of July, and aims to partially fund tax cuts by slashing spending on health programs like Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. The House passed its version — the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" — in May. One of the legislation's many provisions would let taxpayers deduct up to $10,000 of auto loan interest from their taxable income in any given year. The average driver paid $1,332 of annual loan interest charges on new cars bought in 2024, according to AAA. The tax break — which President Trump proposed when campaigning for president last year — would be available from 2025 through 2028. Qualifying vehicles must be U.S.-assembled cars, minivans, vans, sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, or motorcycles for personal use. The Senate legislation excludes all-terrain vehicles, trailers and campers, which the House bill had included. The deduction would only be available for loans secured after after December 31, 2024, according to the Senate legislation. It must also be the first loan on the vehicle. Unlike a tax plan passed by the House in May, Senate Republicans appear to limit the tax deduction to new — and not used — passenger cars, tax experts said. The Senate limits the tax break to vehicles for which "the original use ... commences with the taxpayer," according to the legislative text. That phrasing is "pretty clear" in its meaning that only loans on new cars are eligible for the tax deduction, said Matt Gardner, senior fellow at the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. "They don't say the word 'new cars' but I don't see another way of interpreting that language," Gardner said. That would limit the usefulness of the tax break for low- and middle-income taxpayers, who more often buy used cars, Gardner said. A survey of low- and middle-earning households published in 2023 by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, showed 61% had bought a used vehicle, while 39% bought a new one. Average household income was $115,000 for new-vehicle buyers in 2023, compared to $96,000 for a used-car buyer, according to Cox Automotive. Cox estimates more than 20 million households will buy a used car in 2025. In March, it forecast about 16 million new-vehicle sales this year, though said tariffs levied by the Trump administration cloud the sales outlook. Higher earners tend to get more value from tax deductions than low and middle earners, Gardner said. Deductions reduce the amount of taxable income that households pay, and high earners generally pay a higher federal tax rate than lower-earning households. "The more you earn, the higher the tax rate you pay, meaning the more benefit you get from this thing," Gardner said. More from Personal Finance:How child tax credit would change under GOP spending billsHow Senate GOP 'no tax on tips' proposal worksWho would qualify for $1,000 baby bonus in 'Trump accounts' However, the auto loan interest deduction starts to lose value when a taxpayer's annual income exceeds $100,000. The threshold is $200,000 in the case of a joint tax return filed by married couples. The deduction's value falls by $200 for each $1,000 of income over those thresholds. Meanwhile, the Trump administration put 25% tariffs on imported cars and car parts. Those tariffs are expected to push up car prices, and in turn erode the deduction's value for households, Gardner said. "Tariffs will completely eat up the value of this deduction for a lot of people," he said. William McBride, chief economist at the Tax Foundation, said he thinks the "biggest change" from the House version of the legislation is "to prevent loans against used cars."
Mint
4 days ago
- Health
- Mint
Meet Randy Gardner: The teen who stayed awake for 11 days reveals the toll it took on his body
In 1964, 17-year-old Randy Gardner set out to challenge the limits of human endurance by staying awake for 11 days. What began as a science fair project quickly spiralled into a widely publicised experiment on human endurance and the dangers of sleep deprivation. For the experiment, Gardner fought off sleep, and his two friends, Bruce McAllister and Joe Marciano Jr, monitored him around the clock, administering a set of cognitive and physical tests every six hours. By day three, the effects of extreme wakefulness had started to show: trouble focusing, memory lapses, and mood swings. 'About the fourth or fifth day, I was like — are you kidding me, this is hard,' Gardner recalled in a Guinness World Records video posted on YouTube. But media attention meant there was no turning back. The experiment drew the attention of sleep researcher Dr William Dement from Stanford University, who observed the final three days. Often referred to as the father of sleep science, Dement drove Gardner around with the radio blaring and even played pinball with him to keep him alert. Shockingly, Gardner managed to win. "Physically, I didn't have any problems," Gardner told NPR in a 2017 interview, according to an HT report. He told the news outlet that his mental health took a toll. By the end of the 264 hours- that's 11 days and 25 minutes- Gardner was experiencing paranoia and hallucinations, a clear sign of how severely sleep deprivation can affect the brain. After the experiment, he reportedly slept for nearly 15 hours as researchers studied his physiological recovery. Although Gardner eventually returned to a normal sleep pattern, he later revealed suffering from chronic insomnia for years, a condition he linked to the experiment. While Randy Gardner's record was surpassed within the same year, his 11-day sleepless stretch remains one of the most extensively studied cases of sleep deprivation. The experiment later became foundational in understanding 'microsleeps'—brief, involuntary lapses into sleep that last just a few seconds, as defined by Guinness World Records. Since then, sleep science has evolved significantly, with mounting evidence on the long-term cognitive and physiological harm caused by extreme sleep loss. The final Guinness World Record for intentional sleep deprivation was awarded in 1986 to Robert McDonald, who stayed awake for nearly 19 days. A decade later, in 1996, the organisation officially stopped accepting entries in the category, citing the risks as too dangerous to endorse.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Tread Lightly!' Jets Star Considers Taunting Steelers Fans
'Tread Lightly!' Jets Star Considers Taunting Steelers Fans originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The best corners are invisible on Sundays, doing their work out of the broadcast angle's frame, shadow-realming top receivers and leaving their fingerprints on their opponents' plans. Advertisement And yet, defensive backs are showmen. They boast after wildly inaccurate passes, lead their teammates to the end zone after turnovers, and crave the spotlight as much as their spiritual counterparts on the other side of the line of scrimmage. New York Jets corner Sauce Gardner is no different. As one of the top corners in the sport and an electric young talent, Gardner's quick start earned him that attention. And with a knack for getting just physical enough to impact the receiver without generating a penalty, he has no shortage of critics waiting for his next mistake. He welcomes that challenge, and he isn't afraid to put himself in the crosshairs of a fanbase. The New York faithful might remember Gardner parading with a Cheesehead after defeating the Green Bay Packers. Gardner already has his eyes on Week 1. Advertisement The Jets star is considering taunting Pittsburgh Steelers fans with a terrible towel gesture to open the season. "I don't know. Pittsburgh, you get a little in the trenches in there," Gardner said. "I might have to tread lightly, but we play (in New York). We on home court. I don't know, I've got to think about it." Pittsburgh dismantled New York in quarterback Russell Wilson's debut, 37-15. Now, Wilson is in East Rutherford, playing for the New York Giants. Even so, Week 1 will be full of storylines. The Steelers signed former Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers in June, providing what should be an upgrade over Wilson and Justin Fields a season ago. Of course, Fields will get his shot at revenge, too, having signed a two-year deal with the Jets early in free agency. Advertisement Gardner may be emboldened by a new-look offense, but Pittsburgh will be favored, even on the road. Playing at MetLife Stadium takes some of the punch away from any terrible towel-based taut, but the threat will put him on Steelers fans' radar. He'll have criticism waiting for him if he doesn't make good on his playful confidence. Related: How Much Are the Steelers Paying Aaron Rodgers? Related: Soul-Bound: Rodgers Looked Inward for Steelers Signing This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
