Fortune teller’s prediction comes true, allegedly by his own hand

Welcome back. Today’s lineup includes a fortune teller who may have tempted fate a bit too literally, and a family argument that went far beyond words. None of it is funny exactly, but it does make you pause, sigh, and wonder how we got here. Let’s take a look. — Doug Marlowe

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Fortune teller’s prediction comes true, allegedly by his own hand

A fortune teller in Thailand is accused of warning a teenager she would soon lose something valuable, then reportedly helping the prophecy along by stealing her phone. The incident happened outside a temple, which adds a certain poetic touch to the whole affair. Police say the teen refused to pay to “ward off” bad luck, and shortly after, her phone vanished. The phone was later traced back to the fortune teller. It’s a reminder that when someone predicts doom for a small fee, you might want to keep one hand on your wallet.

Florida police say an 84 year old man shot his adult son after becoming angry that he hadn’t visited his mother, who was in hospice care. The father had been caring for his wife and their disabled daughter, and tensions were already running high. What followed was a confrontation that ended with gunfire and an attempted murder charge. No one wins in a story like this, and the damage lasts far longer than the argument. It’s a grim example of how stress and resentment can turn ordinary family pain into something irreversible.

That’s enough head-shaking for one sitting. If one of these stuck with you — or you’re still trying to make sense of it all, hit reply and say hello. We’ll be back with more tomorrow, for better or worse. — Doug