A Girl Refused to Drink Smoothie Allegedly Spiked by Oregon Dad: How Her Texts Led to His Arrest

Stock Image of Police Tape.Photo:Getty Getty Investigators allege that 57-year-oldMichael Meydenhad laced a batch of smoothies with Benzodiazepines and insisted his young daughter and her three friends drink them before going to bed, according to the affidavit. Two of Meyden’s daughter’s friends drank the smoothies during the Aug. 25 sleepover and soon allegedly fell into a “thick, deep sleep,” one of the girls told police the next day, according to the affidavit.

A Grandmother Is Now a Published Author, Thanks to a Heartwarming Gift

Photo:Barbara Rieco Barbara Rieco One woman’s dream of becoming an author came true this holiday season.In a TikTok post from Dec. 14, Chad Cooper,whose username is @moosbehavin, hands his grandmother Barbara Rieco a gift bag. “It’s not a living, moving thing, is it?” Rieco asks hesitantly.“I keep trying to convince them to get a dog, but they don’t want any more living, breathing things in the house, I think, at this point in their life,” Cooper tells PEOPLE.

A Guide to All the Notable Names at Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral

01of 43King Charles III & Prince WilliamBBC AmericaThenewly minted kingandheir to the throne02of 43The Queen’s ChildrenKing Charles III, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward.MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via GettyKing Charles III,Princess Anne,Prince AndrewandPrince Edward03of 43Camilla, Queen ConsortBBC AmericaWifeof King Charles III04of 43Prince William, Prince Harry & Peter PhillipsMarco BERTORELLO / AFP/ GettyGrandsonsof the Queen05of 43Kate Middleton, Prince George & Princess CharlotteBBC AmericaFamily of William, Prince of Wales06of 43Meghan, Duchess of SussexSamir Hussein/WireImageWife ofPrince Harry07of 43Meghan & Sophie, Countess of WessexHannah McKay - WPA Pool/GettyWives ofPrince HarryandPrince Edward08of 43Tom Parker BowlesPeter Byrne/PA Wire via ZUMA PressRight, son ofQueen Consort Camilla09of 43Sarah, Duchess of YorkSarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, attending the Queen’s funeral.

A Guide to All the Super Bowl Parties and Celebrity Events in New Orleans

Diplo at the Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace Big Game After Party 2024.Photo:Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty The countdown toSuper Bowl LIXis on! The parties and events leading up to the big game on Feb. 9 are just as star-studded as the football game itself — and this year, the host city of New Orleans is poised to bring the celebratory scene. The top AFC and NFC Championship teams will go head-to-head at Caesars Superdome, marking the eighth time the venue will host a Super Bowl and the eleventh time the city will host overall.

A Guide to Chris Evans' Tattoos and Their Meanings

Chris Evansis well-known for his shirtless movie scenes, which is why you may be surprised to learn he has multiple tattoos. Though the actor — and husband toWarrior NunactressAlba Baptista— has shown off some of his ink over the years, including in the 2011 filmPunctureand on his Instagram Story from October 2020 whenhe backflipped into a pool, he usually keeps his tattoos out of sight. “I really like tattoos, but the problem is, when you wear a short-sleeve shirt in a movie, that’s an extra hour in the makeup chair.