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Dave Grohl reveals daughter born outside marriage
Dave Grohl from Foo Fighters has revealed he has a daughter from a relationship outside his marriage. He shared the news on Instagram today. Grohl’s statement read: “I’ve recently become the father of a new baby daughter, born outside of my marriage. I aim to be a loving and supportive parent to her. I love my wife and children and…
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HBO begins casting for new Harry Potter TV series
HBO has officially started the hunt for the next Harry, Ron, and Hermione as the Harry Potter series gears up. Scheduled to debut in 2026, the upcoming Harry Potter TV series will span a decade, with each season dedicated to one of J.K. Rowling’s seven books. The series was confirmed last year during the Warner Bros. Discovery presentation. Casey Bloys,…
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James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader dies aged 93, stars mourn
American actor James Earl Jones, best known for voicing the Star Wars villain Darth Vader, has died aged 93. He died early on Monday morning surrounded by his family, agent Barry McPherson said. Jones starred in dozens of films including Field of Dreams, Coming To America, Conan the Barbarian and The Lion King. He was best known for giving the…
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University gymnast Kara Welsh shot dead in boyfriend’s apartment
Kara Welsh, a student and champion gymnast from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, was on the floor in a fetal position when she was fatally shot on August 30. Authorities discovered the 21-year-old in a pool of blood in the apartment of her boyfriend, 23-year-old Chad Richards, just before midnight. The medical examiner revealed Welsh suffered eight gunshot wounds to the…
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Harvey Weinstein to undergo emergency heart surgery
Harvey Weinstein was taken from Rikers Island to Bellevue Hospital for emergency heart surgery after experiencing chest pains. Representatives Craig Rothfeld and Juda Engelmayer stated, “Mr. Weinstein was rushed to Bellevue Hospital last night due to several medical conditions. He had a procedure and surgery on his heart today but we cannot provide further details.” They added, “Mr. Weinstein suffers…
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Search for I-75 Kentucky gunman continues in dense woods
More than a day after suspected gunman Joseph Couch opened fire on Interstate 75, wounding five individuals, dozens of law enforcement officers are scouring the dense woods of rural Laurel County, Kentucky. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office has identified Joseph A. Couch, 32, as the suspect who allegedly fired into nine cars on both sides of the interstate on Saturday.…
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Man captures UFO on video in Montana leaving wife in tears
A man in a small Montana town captured a video of an Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) and shared the surprising footage on Reddit, which left his wife in tears. The video, recorded between 10:10 and 10:15 pm on Friday, shows a blinking object streaking across the clear night sky. The craft, described as spinning and adorned with rotating lights, flew…
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Oregon nurse found dead, neighbour arrested for murder
The search for a missing nurse in Oregon, Melissa Jubane, has ended tragically with the discovery of her body and the arrest of her neighbour for murder. Beaverton Police reported on Saturday that the remains of the 32-year-old were found after a three-day search, just weeks after her wedding to Bryan Llantero from Kalihi, Hawaii. Relatives shared that the couple…
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Chinese consul general rotation, not expulsion, clarifies US State Department
Following New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s remarks that the Chinese consul general in New York was removed after her former aide was charged with being an agent for China, the US State Department clarified there was no expulsion action. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller stated on Wednesday that the diplomat completed their regular rotation and left at the end of…
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Navy dismisses USS commander after viral rifle photo error
The Navy has relieved the commander of the USS John McCain destroyer, Cameron Yaste, of his duties. This decision comes four months after a viral photo showed Yaste using a rifle with a scope mounted backwards, sparking widespread criticism and trolling on social media. The US Navy’s official statement cited a “loss of confidence in his ability to command the…
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14-year-old charged for deadly Apalachee High School shooting
A 14-year-old suspect in the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, will be booked Wednesday night, according to Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Chris Hosey. Colt Gray faces murder charges for the deaths of two teachers and two students at the high school, authorities confirmed. The victims have been identified as 14-year-olds Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo,…
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Man arrested for 1993 murder after improved genetic genealogy
Authorities have arrested a man for the 1993 rape and murder of his 19-year-old neighbour in Indiana, after genetic genealogy linked him to the crime. Carmen Van Huss’ father discovered her body on the floor of her Indianapolis apartment on 24 March 1993, after she failed to show up for work. She was found naked with multiple puncture wounds on…
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Prince Harry not returning to UK, enjoying US life
Prince Harry reportedly has no plans to return to the United Kingdom, enjoying a vibrant social life with new friends in the United States. After stepping down as a senior working member of the Royal Family in 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex relocated to California. Sources close to Harry reveal he is happy in Montecito, California, and not…
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Family of missing lawyer Jack O’Sullivan harassed by trolls
The family of Jack O’Sullivan, a missing trainee lawyer, claim they have been harassed by individuals attempting to exploit their distress. Jack O’Sullivan disappeared six months ago while walking home from a night out, and his family has expressed frustration with the police search, leading them to hire a private investigator. Catherine O’Sullivan, Jack’s mother, said the family has received…
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The Crow reboot flops at box office with $4.6 million
The director of the original The Crow has harshly criticised the reboot that failed to perform well at the box office. Released last week, the 2024 reboot of the 1994 film has disappointed both fans and critics. The movie opened with a mere $4.6 million against a $50 million budget, according to Variety. Bill Skarsgård stars as The Crow in…
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TikTok influencer criticised for cleaning abandoned graves
A cleaning influencer known as ‘The Clean Girl’ has faced criticism after posting TikTok videos of herself cleaning graves. She enthusiastically scrubs neglected graves, believing ‘everyone deserves a beautiful resting place.’ However, her actions have stirred controversy, with some viewers arguing that touching graves without permission is disrespectful. In one of her popular videos, she comments, “Let’s clean a random…
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Texas raids on Latino campaigners trigger civil rights outcry
Raids on the homes of Latino campaign volunteers in Texas have sparked outrage among civil rights groups, who are now calling for federal intervention. Officers confiscated electronics and documents during the state investigation into alleged election fraud. No charges have been filed against the individuals whose homes were searched this month around San Antonio. Among them was an 87-year-old campaign…
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Former Nevada politician gets life for journalist’s murder
A former Nevada politician has received a life sentence after being convicted of murdering journalist Jeff German in September 2022. Robert Telles, the former Clark County public administrator, was found guilty on Wednesday and will be eligible for parole after serving at least 20 years. During the reading of the guilty verdict, Telles looked down and shook his head. Clark…
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Utah widow to face trial for husband’s fentanyl poisoning murder
Utah widow Kouri Richins, accused of fatally poisoning her husband with fentanyl and later penning a children’s book on grief, has been ordered to face trial for murder and other charges. Utah District Court Judge Richard Mrazik ruled on Tuesday that there is sufficient evidence for the trial. Richins is charged with several felonies connected to the death, including aggravated…
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Possible explosion at Delta facility kills two, injures one
A “possible explosion” at Delta Air Lines’ Atlanta Technical Operations Maintenance facility at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport resulted in the deaths of two workers and left one seriously injured. Delta TechOps and first responders confirmed the incident. The accident occurred on Tuesday morning at Delta’s wheel and brake shop. Responders discovered three Delta employees on the floor and worked to…
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Rice University student killed in shocking murder-suicide
New information has surfaced regarding the Rice University student fatally shot in an apparent murder-suicide that shocked the prestigious Houston institution on the first day of classes. Andrea Rodriguez Avila, 21, was a junior studying political science and pre-law, originally from Nottingham, Maryland. She had transferred to Rice in spring 2024 from the Community College of Baltimore County. Avila was…
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New York man kills four family members amid mental health crisis
Before allegedly using a pump-action shotgun to kill four family members, a New York auto mechanic exhibited clear signs of distress and made threats that were widely discussed in his neighbourhood, yet no one informed the police. The tragic quadruple homicide in Syosset, Long Island, might have been prevented if someone had contacted authorities about the mental health issues of…
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Ex-gang leader denied bail before Tupac Shakur murder trial
A judge in Las Vegas refused to release an ailing former Los Angeles gang leader ahead of his murder trial in the 1996 killing of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur. On Tuesday, Clark District Court Judge Carli Kierny expressed suspicions of a cover-up regarding the source of funds for the bond of Duane “Keffe D” Davis. Davis’ attorney had promised additional…
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Nashville police capture wanted fugitive after year-long hunt
Police in Nashville, Tennessee, have released a gripping video showing an officer tackling a fugitive wanted for murder, who had evaded capture for over a year. The incident relates to a crime that took place in August 2021. Tyrone Walker, 30, was sought by the Metro Nashville Police Department for the murder of Cecil Holmes Jr., 39. In April 2023,…
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Latino group demands probe after Texas voter fraud raids
A Latino voting rights group requested a federal investigation after volunteers reported Texas authorities raided their homes, seizing phones and computers. The raids are linked to an investigation by the state’s Republican attorney general into alleged voter fraud. No charges have been filed against any individuals targeted in last week’s searches in the San Antonio area. Attorney General Ken Paxton…
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US soldier Travis King to plead guilty to desertion charges
Travis King, a U.S. Army private who entered North Korea from South Korea last year, plans to plead guilty to several criminal charges, including desertion, according to his lawyer. King faces 14 charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. His attorney, Frank Rosenblatt, confirmed that King will plead guilty to five charges while the remaining charges will be dismissed.…
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Jury deliberates in trial of Robert Telles, accused of murder
Jury deliberations have started in the trial of Robert Telles, a Democratic politician from Las Vegas, accused of murdering investigative journalist Jeff German in 2022. German had been writing critical articles about Telles. During cross-examination on Thursday, prosecutor Pamela Weckerly confronted Telles with a surprise text message from his wife that had disappeared from his phone. Telles, 47, insisted he…
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Former Nevada politician claims conspiracy in journalist’s murder
Late last week, former Nevada politician Robert Telles, accused of killing Las Vegas investigative reporter Jeff German, claimed he was framed in a vast conspiracy. Telles alleged that Compass Realty, his office co-workers, Las Vegas police, the DNA lab, and prosecutors conspired to hire an assassin to kill German on September 2, 2022, and then plant evidence to implicate him.…
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Woman dies on first day of Burning Man Festival
Authorities are looking into the death of a 39-year-old woman during the first day of the Burning Man Festival in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. Emergency services at Burning Man discovered Kendra Frazer unresponsive around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. Pershing County Sheriff Jerry Allen confirmed deputies arrived and verified her death. The sheriff stated on Monday that the cause and manner…
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Woman paralysed in protest dies after life support removal
A woman paralysed during a peaceful protest against the deaths of two Black men shot by police has passed away after choosing to be taken off life support. Known only as ‘Deg’, she was shot in the neck while demonstrating at Normandale Park in Portland, Oregon, on 19 February 2022. The injury left her paralysed from the neck down. Once…
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4-year-old stabbed in New Jersey, searching for relative
The search continued on Sunday for a relative suspected of stabbing a 4-year-old girl multiple times in her New Jersey home. The child’s father said she is fighting for her life and the attack left him “dumbfounded.” The girl is in stable condition at Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center, receiving treatment for puncture wounds to her lung and liver and…
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Body found in Grand Canyon after flash flood
The body of a 33-year-old woman, swept away in flash flooding at the Grand Canyon, has been found, reported the National Park Service. Chenoa Nickerson, from Gilbert, Arizona, had gone missing on Thursday afternoon after heavy rain caused a flash flood that carried her into Havasu Creek, about half a mile from its confluence with the Colorado River. Her body…
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Newport forum on wind turbines turns chaotic amid turbine collapse
A forum in Newport, Rhode Island, discussing offshore wind turbines turned contentious last week when a man intervened after concerns were raised about a recent turbine collapse that left debris in the ocean. A video shared by the Newport Police Department on Facebook shows a woman presenting a fibreglass shard, which she claimed washed ashore from the damaged turbine. During…
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Fan arrested after performing with Macklemore at festival
A fan experienced a whirlwind of events when she performed with rapper Macklemore at a festival, only to be taken away by police due to an outstanding arrest warrant. One moment, she was living her dream on stage in front of thousands; the next, she was being led away by authorities. During the Lovestream festival in Slovakia on Sunday, August…
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Adult film star Sophia Leone dies from accidental overdose
Police in New Mexico have determined the cause of death for 26-year-old Sophia Leone, who was discovered lifeless in her Albuquerque home. Originally from Miami, Florida, Leone was found unresponsive in her apartment on 1 March. Leone, an adult film star, gained recognition in the industry after her debut in 2014, appearing in numerous scenes since then. The news of…
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Chinese dissident charged with spying for China in New York
Federal prosecutors in New York apprehended a Chinese dissident residing in the U.S., accusing him of clandestinely working for China’s intelligence agency and spying on pro-democracy activist groups. Yuanjun Tang, 67, faces charges of acting and conspiring to act as an unregistered agent of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and providing materially false statements to the FBI, according to…
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Fluoride in US water linked to lower IQ in children
A U.S. government report has concluded that fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit is linked with lower IQ in children. This marks the first time a federal agency has identified this link with moderate confidence, highlighting potential neurological risks from high fluoride levels. The report, based on previously published research, does not solely evaluate the effects of…
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