CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (TCN) — Detectives arrested a missing 23-year-old woman’s boyfriend and her uncle after she was found dead in a wooded area last week.
Lesbia Mileth Ramirez Guerra’s boyfriend, Keycy Robinson Alexi Barrera Rosa, reported her missing to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office on April 2 and said she was last seen March 31 at their home in Waldorf. Investigators, however, reportedly “identified unusual and suspicious activity at Guerra’s residence the day after she was last seen,” which led them to suspect foul play was involved in her disappearance. Officials searched the home, but Guerra was not there.
On April 17, detectives from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division and Prince George’s County Police Department discovered a body buried in the woods near Cedarville State Forest. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner later positively identified the remains as Guerra’s.
After locating Guerra’s body, detectives obtained warrants to arrest Barrera Rosa for murder and her uncle, Rolvin Eduardo Bererra Bererra, “as an accessory for actions he took in Prince George’s County following her murder.”
Barrera Rosa, 24, is reportedly the father of her two children.
The sheriff’s office said Barrera Rosa is in custody out of state, but he will be extradited to Maryland.
Autopsy results are still pending.
Charles County Sheriff Troy Berry said, “While this was not the ending that we all hoped for, I am grateful to all those who worked so hard to find Ms. Guerra. On behalf of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, I offer our most sincere condolences to all of her family and friends.”
Detectives Investigating Suspicious Disappearance of Waldorf Woman – Charles County Sheriff’s Office
Body of Woman Believed to be Lesbia Ramirez Guerra Located: Arrest Warrants Obtained for Two Suspects – Charles County Sheriff’s Office
Unseeded Jelena Ostapenko produced a stunning performance to defeat world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-1 to win the clay court title in Stuttgart on Monday.
The Latvian capped off an impressive tournament, which saw her dump world number two Iga Swiatek out earlier in the tournament, with her first singles title of the year.
Ostapenko brought her best game to the court by brushing aside Sabalenka to win her first title on clay since her 2017 Roland Garros Grand Slam victory.
Surprisingly, Sabalenka struggled to cope with Ostapenko’s fierce baseline power and her serve all through the clash.
Ostapenko won the first set, and she quickly raced to a 5-1 lead in the second set, winning 16 of 18 points to break Sabalenka twice.
Ostapenko was delighted to win the competition, winning her first clay trophy since 2017.
She said, “Congrats, Aryna, on a great week. I think you hate me now because you wanted this car so badly.
“Every time I come here, I enjoy it so much, and thanks to everyone for making this week amazing for me. I am really happy today.
‟I felt very confident from the very first day. I had this strange but also good feeling that something special could happen here. I reckon I’ve earned it.”
Sabalenka has now suffered four defeats in the last five finals in Stuttgart.
She admitted that her performance was not good enough in the final.
Sabalenka said, I didn’t play my best tennis on the important points, and in the end, Jelena was simply brutally good. I’ve lost a lot of close finals. Learn the lesson and move on – that’s my plan. I’ll try to do better next year.”
Ostapenko will receive the prize money of $162,181 thanks to her triumph, while runner-up Sabalenka has been rewarded with a cheque of $99,878.
The 27-year-old has won eight WTA Tour-level singles and ten doubles titles, including a singles major at the 2017 French Open and a doubles major at the 2024 US Open.
She is the first Latvian to win a major in singles or doubles.
Tennis: Ostapenko Stuns World Number One To Win Stuttgart Open is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
SAN FRANCISCO — Willy Adames was all smiles catching up with old teammates before the Giants hosted his former team, the Milwaukee Brewers, on Monday.
It was the same joyous demeanor the shortstop has displayed so far with his new club, even if he hasn’t played up to the seven-year, $182 million contract he signed with San Francisco. The Giants have started hot but mostly done so in spite of their new franchise shortstop.
“Performing is not going to change the way I play the game,” Adames said from his locker in the Giants’ home clubhouse. “It’s a long season and there’s going to be dark moments as well as amazing moments. That’s why I don’t change. I can’t change the vibe, change the energy for the boys because I’m not doing great. Some of the guys are killing it. I’ve got to support them. And I’ve got to support the guys that aren’t doing great, like me.”
Adames spent the past four seasons in Milwaukee, receiving MVP votes twice and leading the Brewers to three postseason appearances, but hasn’t lived up to that play through 22 games with the Giants. He entered the series batting .202 with a .554 OPS, five extra-base hits, nine walks and 26 strikeouts in 99 trips to the plate.
Over his eight-year career, Adames owns a .766 OPS — more than 200 points higher than his mark so far in San Francisco.
“Look, he’s swinging the bat as good as he has right now. Got off to a little bit a slow start, but we have several guys who have,” manager Bob Melvin said. “I think you can put a little pressure on yourself from time to time when you come to a new place and you don’t get off to a good start. But I think the at-bats are getting better.”
San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames #2 talks with Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta #51 and field coordinator Néstor Corredor, right, during batting practice before their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, April 21, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
Adames’ beloved status in the Brewers’ clubhouse was evident by the number of men in navy-and-gold garb coming up to him behind the batting cage before Monday’s game. That was part of the appeal to Buster Posey, and Adames’ leadership has managed to shine through even while he searches for his swing.
“The enthusiasm with how he plays I think rubs off on everybody. Just an extremely likeable guy,” Melvin said, calling him “a key figure in our clubhouse — and we feel like we have a very close clubhouse.”
The Brewers moved on with Joey Ortiz, the infielder they acquired from Baltimore for Corbin Burnes, and started the season 12-10 — only two games off the Giants’ pace. Adames said he was “expecting at least a call” but didn’t hear from the Brewers before before agreeing to his deal with the Giants in early December.
It’s the second time Adames has had to make a first impression on a new team, but he refuted the notion that he was feeling any additional pressure. He won fans over quickly in Milwaukee, going on to post 3.6 bWAR and a career-best .886 OPS over 99 games after being traded by the Rays in May 2021.
Adames was batting .197 at the time of the trade, which he said is typical and explains his slow start with the Giants. Over the course of his career, Adames has consistently posted his worst numbers in March and April and had his most success after the All-Star break.
San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames #2 chats with Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta #51 during batting practice before their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, April 21, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
“When I click, I just click and it doesn’t go away,” he said. “It’s just how it is, unfortunately, for me. It takes time for me to get going. … As long as we continue to win games, I really don’t care about myself. Obviously I want to do great, but I’m going to continue to contribute in different ways until my bat comes alive.”
Adames laced an RBI single into right field in Saturday’s win over the Angels and drove in two more runs Sunday with a pair of line drives. It was the first time this season Adames had put together at-bats that produced runs in back-to-back games, raising his average over .200 with his second knock.
If he found his stroke, it couldn’t have come at a better time.
While Adames said it was “different” and “a little weird” facing his former teammates for the first time when it counts — “now, it’s like, real stuff,” as opposed to their meetings in spring training — the matchup he was most looking forward to is set for Friday.
The Brewers’ scheduled starter that night is Freddy Peralta, a teammate and close friend of Adames for his entire tenure in Milwaukee.
“We’ve talked about it since I’ve signed here,” Adames smiled. “We know it’s going to be fun. We’re going to battle. Whatever happens, we know we’re going to talk crap to each other after the game.”
San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames #2 shares a laugh with Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta #51 during batting practice before their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, April 21, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
Notable
— IF Casey Schmitt (oblique), who was placed on the 10-day IL before Sunday’s game, is looking at a lengthy absence. An MRI revealed a Grade 2 strain in his left oblique, and Melvin suggested he would miss “probably about a month.” When the Giants called up IF David Villar to take his spot on the roster, it was the first transaction the Giants had made all season.
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As a Senior Accountant, you will work with the account team in posting transactions, reviewing support documents in ensuring compliance to set procedures, perform account reconciliations, whilst ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
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Accounting Setup:
Assist the finance controller in designing and implementing accounting systems, processes, and controls for the hotel, including:
Chart of accounts and general ledger setup
Financial reporting structures and templates
Accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes
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Financial Reporting:
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Balance Sheet
Income statements
Cash flow statements
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Payroll processing and compliance
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External Audit:
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Assist in preparing annual budgets and forecasts, including:
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Capital budgets
Cash flow forecasts
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Budget vs. actual analysis
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Perform account reconciliations (bank, credit card, loans) within 3 days of month end.
Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or issues identified during reconciliation.
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Stay up-to-date with changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
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Accounting Setup:
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Financial Reporting:
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Nigerian singer, Spyro, has shown off the amazing interior of his newly acquired mansion.
The singer shared a video showing the masterpieces that adorned the interior of his apartment. He posted the video on his Instastories and indicated that he did the interior himself.
‘’Sometimes it feels like I am dreaming…Interior done by me for me. Now loud it and let the world know that my Jesus can actually take a man from abject poverty and make him super rich without demanding anything in return” he said
Klaus Schwab Steps Down From WEF Board Amid Globalist Retreat
Schwab championed radical wokeness, bug eating, mass vaccination campaigns, population control, and climate de-growth policies
(ZH) – On the same day Pope Francis—known for his inclusive beliefs—passed away, another globalist fell: Klaus Schwab, the architect of the World Economic Forum’s dystopian agenda, announced he was stepping down from the WEF board. It marks the end of an era for Schwab, who championed radical wokeness, bug eating, mass vaccination campaigns, population control, and climate de-growth policies through what often resembled digital communism—social credit scores, central bank digital currencies, and many more China-like policies. Meanwhile, cultural shifts across the Americas signal a rising movement toward traditional values, sending the WEF’s ideological woke grip on governments, non-government organizations, corporations, the church, and society into disarray.
“Following my recent announcement, and as I enter my 88th year, I have decided to step down from the position of Chair and as a member of the Board of Trustees, with immediate effect,” Schwab wrote in a statement.
Schwab stepped down as executive chairman one year ago (read: here), with former Norwegian Foreign Minister Borge Brende taking over daily operations. WEF said Vice Chairman Peter Brabeck-Letmathe was appointed board chairman in the interim and that a search committee for replacement had been appointed.
WEF stated:
“At a time when the world is undergoing rapid transformation, the need for inclusive dialogue to navigate complexity and shape the future has never been more critical. The Board of Trustees of the World Economic Forum underlines the importance of remaining steadfast in its mission and values as a facilitator of progress. Building on its trusted role, the Forum will continue to bring together leaders from all sectors and regions to exchange insights and foster collaboration.”
Might recognize some of the WEF’s board members…
Schwab’s resignation also comes three months after President Trump told globalist CEOs at the WEF’s 2025 Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, “America is back.” It also follows Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE initiative, which nuked USAID programs that funneled billions of taxpayer dollars into corrupt NGOs.
Trump tells Davos that DEI is abolished, and meritocracy is back in the US govt:
“My administration has taken action to abolish all discriminatory diversity, equity and inclusion nonsense.”
“America will once again become a merit-based country.”
Last month, Eric Weinstein made some very interesting comments at ARC 2025, indicating:
The post-World War II order has fallen. JD Vance has announced this – I personally think it’s very important that the US treat its friends in Europe very very well and it should be done in a fashion that lets people know that the US will be there for the long haul. I am sure that that is in the cards, but we have to realize that we are waking up from a very long period of time which I’ve called the “Great Nap”...
Did Trump’s MAGA derail Schwab’s ‘Great Reset’ plans?
Klaus Schwab now admits that we’re seeing a political revolution against his Great Reset plans.
Whether you want to believe it or not, he’s finished. He might still be standing, but he’s done.
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In this episode of “True Crime News,” Kaylee Whitehall and Kuston Johnson’s volatile relationship ended in death after Kaylee stabbed Kuston in what she said was an act of self-defense. Plus, Stacey Smart was a loving mother who vanished out of sight the same day Sherri Papini’s high-profile and ultimately fake kidnapping made headlines. Years later, Stacey’s family is still searching for answers.
Nigeria’s women’s handball teams won their matches on Monday at the IHF Women’s Trophy Zonal Phase championship, ongoing in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, as the under-18 women’s team fought hard to earn a 36-33 victory over Burkina Faso.
The under-20 team brushed aside Togo with a dominant 52-8 victory.
Nigeria’s U-18 girls overturned a three-goal halftime deficit to edge Burkina Faso 36–33 in a thrilling encounter, which saw the Burkinabé side dominate proceedings with fast breaks and well-coordinated wing play as well as forcing Nigeria to commit so many turnovers as they headed into the break with a 20–17 advantage.
But the second half was different, as Coach John Uzor’s side started playing more like the team that defeated Togo the previous day, with vital goals to outscore Burkina Faso, and also defended like their lives depended on it.
With precise finishes from the wings and dominant transitional play, Nigeria outscored their opponents 19–13 in the second half, sealing a hard-fought 36–33 victory that showcased resilience and tactical maturity.
They will play Ghana in their last match of group A on Tuesday at 1 pm
Later in the day, Nigeria’s U-20 women, in a goal-fest, ran riot over Togo with a 52–8 demolition that left spectators in awe.
Coach Shittu Agboola’s tutored team imposed themselves from the blast of the whistle, executing fast breaks with precision and applying high-pressure defence that left Togo with little room to breathe.
The wings operated with ruthless efficiency, while the backcourt players dictated tempo and dished out assists with flair.
By halftime, Nigeria had already opened up a commanding 24-6 lead, and they didn’t take their foot off the gas in the second half as they swiftly defeated Togo 52-8.
Nigeria’s under-18 women’s team will play the Benin Republic on Tuesday at 5 pm.
Nigeria Defeat Burkina Faso In Handball Championship is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday.
Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans.
The Trump administration ’s announcement marks an end to a period of leniency that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. No federal student loans have been referred for collection since March 2020, including those in default. Under President Joe Biden, the Education Department tried multiple times to give broad forgiveness of student loans, only to be stopped by courts.
“American taxpayers will no longer be forced to serve as collateral for irresponsible student loan policies,” Education Secretary Linda McMahon said.
Beginning May 5, the department will begin involuntary collection through the Treasury Department’s offset program, which withholds government payments — including tax refunds, federal salaries and other benefits — from people with past-due debts to the government. After a 30-day notice, the department also will begin garnishing wages for borrowers in default.
The decision to send debt to collections drew criticism from advocates, who said borrowers had experienced whiplash and confusion with the changing student loan policies between the Biden and Trump administrations.
“This is cruel, unnecessary and will further fan the flames of economic chaos for working families across this country,” said Mike Pierce, executive director of the Student Borrower Protection Center.
Already, many borrowers have been bracing for obligations coming due.
In 2020, President Donald Trump paused federal student loan payments and interest accrual as a temporary relief measure for student borrowers. The pause in payments was extended multiple times by the Biden administration through 2023, and a final grace period for loan repayments ended in October 2024. That meant tens of millions of Americans had to start making payments again.
Borrowers who don’t make payments for nine months go into default, which is reported on their credit scores and can go to collections.
Along with the borrowers already in default, around another 4 million are 91 to 180 days late on their loan payments. Less than 40% of all borrowers are current on their student loans, department officials said.
Layoffs at the Federal Student Aid office at the Education Department have made it harder for students to get their questions answered, even if they wanted to pay their loans, said Kristin McGuire, executive director for Young Invincibles, a group that focuses on economic security for younger adults. And questions are swirling about certain income-driven repayment programs after a February court ruling blocked some Biden-era payment plans, placing borrowers in the more lenient SAVE Plan in forbearance. The Education Department in February took down applications for income-driven repayment programs — which tie a monthly payment to a person’s income level — only to bring them back online a month later.
“Things are really difficult to understand right now. Things are changing every day,” McGuire said. “We can’t assume that people are in default because they don’t want to pay their loans. People are in default because they can’t pay their loans and because they don’t know how to pay their loans.”
For borrowers in default, one step to avoid wage garnishment is to get into loan rehabilitation, said Betsy Mayotte, president of The Institute for Student Loan Advisors.
Borrowers must ask their loan servicer to be placed into such a program. Typically, servicers ask for proof of income and expenses to calculate a payment amount. Once a borrower has paid on time for nine months in a row, they are taken out of default, Mayotte said. A loan rehabilitation can only be done once.
Biden oversaw the cancellation of student loans for more than 5 million borrowers. Despite the Supreme Court’s rejection of his signature proposal for broad relief, he waived more than $183.6 billion in student loans through expanded forgiveness programs.
In her statement Monday, McMahon said Biden had gone too far.
“Going forward, the Department of Education, in conjunction with the Department of Treasury, will shepherd the student loan program responsibly and according to the law, which means helping borrowers return to repayment — both for the sake of their own financial health and our nation’s economic outlook,” she said.
Associated Press writer Adriana Morga in New York contributed to this report.
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