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Treasure Hunter Tommy Thompson Freed After Decade Behind Bars, Still Won’t Reveal Missing Gold Location

Treasure Hunter Tommy Thompson Freed After Decade Behind Bars, Still Won’t Reveal Missing Gold Location

Deep-sea treasure hunter Tommy Thompson has been released from federal prison after nearly a decade behind bars for refusing to reveal the location of 500 missing gold coins from the SS Central America shipwreck. The 73-year-old Ohio scientist, who discovered the "Ship of Gold" in 1988, never disclosed what happened to the $2.5 million in collectible coins despite years of incarceration.

British Couple Dies in Australia Beach Drowning Tragedy

British Couple Dies in Australia Beach Drowning Tragedy

A married British couple in their 60s died after drowning at an unpatrolled Australian beach while visiting family, as the country grapples with 81 drowning deaths this summer. Bystanders including off-duty nurses attempted life-saving measures but could not revive the pair.

Man Who Mimicked Bondi Terror Attack Faces Jail After Drunken Antisemitic Rant

Man Who Mimicked Bondi Terror Attack Faces Jail After Drunken Antisemitic Rant

A Sydney man who mimicked the Bondi Beach terror attack while shouting antisemitic abuse faces likely imprisonment after his lawyer argued the incident was "drunken stupidity." Zayne McMillan, 22, was on parole for domestic violence offences when he terrorized families on the same bridge where 15 people were killed in December.

Alberta to Test 120 km/h Speed Limits on Divided Highways This Spring

Alberta to Test 120 km/h Speed Limits on Divided Highways This Spring

Alberta will pilot 120 km/h speed limits on select divided highways this spring after 68% of 59,000 survey respondents supported the increase. Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen says the trial will begin once winter snow clears, though critics point to British Columbia's decision to roll back similar increases due to rising collision rates.

Lakers Star Luka Doncic Splits From Fiancée Amid International Custody Battle

Lakers Star Luka Doncic Splits From Fiancée Amid International Custody Battle

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic confirmed he has split from fiancée Anamaria Goltes and is engaged in a custody battle over their two daughters. The separation follows a December incident at a Slovenian hospital and comes as Doncic leads the NBA in scoring during his first full season with Los Angeles.