31-year-old British singer falls from a hotel balcony, authorities investigating circumstances Liam Payne, a former member of the globally renowned boy band One Direction, has died at the age of 31 after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday, according to local officials. The Sistema de Atención Médica de Emergencia (SAME) confirmed Payne’s death following the incident in the Palermo district of the city. Emergency services responded to a 911 call reporting a disturbance at the hotel. The caller described an aggressive man, and authorities are investigating whether drugs or alcohol were factors in the incident. The agency has not released further details. Born in Wolverhampton, England, Payne gained fame as part of the pop group One Direction, featuring Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik. The band, formed in 2010 on the British television show The X Factor, became one of the best-selling musical acts of the decade, with hits like “What Makes You Beautiful” and “Story of My Life.” The group has been on hiatus since 2016, with Payne and other members pursuing solo careers. In 2016, Payne signed with Republic Records, marking the start of his music journey. Despite his musical achievements, Payne had faced personal struggles, including a stint in rehab following public comments about his One Direction years during an interview with Logan Paul in 2022. A Legacy of Music and Fatherhood Beyond his career, Payne was a devoted father to his son, Bear, whom he …
NYPD Sergeant Suspended After Shoplifting Charges in Long Island Valley Stream, NY – An NYPD sergeant earning over $200,000 annually was arrested for allegedly shoplifting cough medicine on Long Island, authorities said. Sgt. Rayna Madho, 41, a commander in the NYPD’s detective squad and a resident of Queens, was charged with two counts of petty …