US & Canada
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Richard Branson prefers youth over billions
If you were to ask anyone for money, a billionaire would likely be your first choice. Figures such as Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Bill Gates earn thousands of dollars a minute, so requesting $1,000 from these tech giants is trivial for them. Sir Richard Branson, with a net worth of around $2.7 billion this year, falls into the same…
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Texas deputy constable fatally shot, suspect in custody
A suspect is now in custody after a Texas deputy constable was fatally shot on his way to work, police confirmed. Deputy Maher Husseini of Harris County Constable Precinct 4 was identified as the victim on Tuesday afternoon. After a brief manhunt, authorities apprehended the suspect. The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office located the suspect’s vehicle and pursued it until it…
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New theory on Michael Rockefeller’s fate in New Guinea
Research into Michael Rockefeller’s disappearance suggests he might have faced a grim end in the Asmat region of southwestern New Guinea. Born in 1938, Michael was the son of Nelson A. Rockefeller, a former US Vice President, and his great-grandfather was John D. Rockefeller, co-founder of Standard Oil. After graduating from Harvard, Michael went to the Asmat region, now part…
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Jeff Bezos’ three key hiring questions for Amazon success
Job interviews can be a mixed bag. On paper, you might seem ideal, but nerves might make you fumble, tell bad jokes, or blank out on simple questions. Conversely, you might charm the interviewer, making them laugh and easily prove you’re the right fit for the role. Despite your performance, sometimes you just don’t hear back. Imagine the stress of…
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Chicago man charged for killing four on train
A man from Chicago faces murder charges for the fatal shootings of four sleeping passengers on a Chicago Transit Authority train, authorities reported. Rhanni S. Davis, 30, was charged on Tuesday with four counts of first-degree murder, according to the Forest Park Police Department. Davis is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday afternoon, stated Cook County State’s Attorney Kim…
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Emergency declared in Rancho Palos Verdes amid landslide crisis
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in Rancho Palos Verdes, Southern California, due to a landslide threatening homes. This has led the local utility provider to cut off electricity and gas to 245 residences because of broken pipes and power lines posing hazards. On Tuesday afternoon, Newsom issued the declaration for the Los Angeles city community after…
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Mountain lion attacks 5-year-old boy at Malibu Creek picnic
A family from Southern California experienced a frightening event during their Labor Day weekend picnic when a mountain lion attacked a 5-year-old boy and attempted to drag him into the woods. Relatives managed to save the child from the animal’s jaws, according to authorities. The incident occurred at 4:21 p.m. local time on Sunday in Malibu Creek State Park, approximately…
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Blake Lively describes discomfort with husbands’ Deadpool scenes
Dating an actor can seem unimaginable for many, especially considering the intimate scenes they often perform with others. For Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, this reality is a frequent part of their lives. As major movie stars, both have had numerous on-screen romances. Reynolds, known for his role in Deadpool, and Lively, starring in films like The Age of Adaline,…
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Boy, 11, admits to killing ex-mayor and daughter in Louisiana
A boy, 11, has confessed to police that he fatally shot the former interim mayor of a small Louisiana town and his adult daughter, authorities said. The child was taken into custody on Sunday afternoon after admitting to killing Joe Cornelius Sr., 82, and Keisha Miles, 31, in Minden, Louisiana, earlier that day. Police Chief Jared McIver provided this information…
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Former Cuomo aide charged with acting as Chinese agent
Former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul and ex-Governor Andrew Cuomo, Linda Sun, faces charges of acting as an agent for the Chinese government, as announced by US Attorney Breon Peace on Tuesday. Sun, previously a deputy chief of staff for Hochul and an aide to Cuomo, is charged with violating the Foreign Agents Registrations Act, visa fraud, alien…
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Ian McKellen keen to reprise Gandalf in Lord of the Rings prequel
Imagining anyone but Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings is challenging, and the actor himself shares that sentiment. McKellen, now 85, made history in Peter Jackson’s acclaimed trilogy and its spin-offs, portraying the beloved wizard Gandalf. From the original trilogy to the Hobbit prequels, his portrayal has become iconic. McKellen’s performance has made it difficult…
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Former Arizona doctor admits to assisting suicide in motel
An 85-year-old former doctor from Arizona, Stephen Miller, has admitted guilt to second-degree manslaughter after allegedly assisting a woman’s suicide in a New York motel room. Miller, hailing from Tucson, faced charges under New York legislation that penalises those who intentionally assist in another person’s suicide. The plea deal reached in state court mandates Miller to serve five years on…
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Judge denies Trump’s bid to transfer hush money case
A judge has refused former President Trump’s bid to transfer his New York hush money criminal case from state court to federal court, referencing a U.S. Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity. U.S. District Court Judge Alvin Hellerstein stated that the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity does not change his perspective that private payments to an adult film star…
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American Justice Department charges six Hamas leaders
On Tuesday, the Justice Department unsealed charges against several senior Hamas leaders for their alleged roles in kidnapping and murdering Americans during the group’s October 7 attack on Israel. The Southern District of New York unsealed the criminal complaint, naming six Hamas leaders and detailing their alleged terrorist activities for the group. The complaint lists seven charges against the Hamas…
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Jungle Cruise stars reuniting in new sports drama
Pairing a 6ft 5 wrestling champion with a petite, Oscar-winning British actress might seem unusual, but it works brilliantly. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Emily Blunt co-starred in the 2021 Disney hit, Jungle Cruise. Their on-screen chemistry was evident, and their off-screen stories were equally intriguing. The film, inspired by a Disneyland theme park ride featuring a river journey through…
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Four fatally shot on Chicago transit train, suspect in custody
Four individuals were fatally shot while appearing to sleep on a Chicago transit train on Monday morning, according to police. Forest Park Deputy Chief Chris Chin stated that all victims were passengers on the train en route to Forest Park. The victims might have been homeless, though their social status remains uncertain, and footage shows them asleep on the train.…
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Power cut to over 200 homes near Los Angeles amid ground shift
Power will be cut to more than 200 homes near Los Angeles by the end of Monday due to a long-standing ground shift threatening utility lines. Rancho Palos Verdes city council member Barbara Ferraro expressed uncertainty on Sunday. “This is unprecedented,” she said. “No one really knows what to do.” On Sunday, Southern California Edison cut electricity to 140 homes…
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West LA police warn of organised burglary ring targeting affluent homes
Police in West Los Angeles are advising residents to remain alert as detectives pursue a suspected organised burglary ring. This group employs Wi-Fi jammers and other advanced methods to steal high-value items from homes in affluent neighbourhoods. The Los Angeles Police Department issued a community alert to areas such as Bel Air, Holmby Hills, and Pacific Palisades. This follows a…
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Boy decapitated on world’s tallest waterslide
A witness has come forward after observing the tragic decapitation of a 10-year-old boy on the ‘world’s tallest waterslide’. In 2016, Caleb Schwab visited Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City with his family. The 10-year-old rode the 170-foot Verruckt water slide. Caleb, along with two others, ascended 264 steps to reach the top of the slide, which was claimed to be…
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Family mourns grandmother after overpass jumper lands on car
A family has spoken out after their grandmother died from injuries sustained when a man jumped off an overpass and landed on her car. On August 9, around 7:00pm, Margarita Novela Galindo and her husband, Florencio Galindo, were driving on the 210 Freeway in Sylmar, California. A man allegedly jumped off the overpass and crashed through their car. Reports of…
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Three missing after boat crash near Connecticut’s Harbor One Marina
The US Coast Guard searched the waters at the mouth of the Connecticut River late Monday for three men missing after a boating accident. An official confirmed the incident. A boat carrying nine people collided with a break wall at high speed near Harbor One Marina in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, according to Joey Kellems, lead command centre controller with the…
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Putintseva apologises after US Open ball girl incident
Kazakhstani tennis player Yulia Putintseva has addressed the controversy surrounding her behaviour towards a ball girl, which gained traction online. During the third round of the US Open finals against Italian player Jasmine Paolini at the Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York on Saturday, Putintseva’s interaction with a ball girl became the focal point of online discussions. A Twitter user…
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Ultra swimmer Dreyer makes another attempt to cross Lake Michigan
Jim Dreyer, an ultra swimmer, is making another attempt to cross Lake Michigan from Michigan to Wisconsin. This comes just weeks after a GPS malfunction forced him to stop after 60 miles (96 kilometers). Dreyer, 61, embarked on his journey from Grand Haven on Monday evening, aiming to reach Milwaukee. The swim spans at least 80 miles (128 kilometers) and…
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Stephen King condemns Florida for banning 23 of his books
Stephen King has responded to the banning of his books in schools due to a new Florida law. On 29 August, Penguin Random House, along with several other publishers and the Authors Guild, filed a lawsuit against Florida. The law in question allows parents to lodge complaints and have certain books removed from school libraries. Moms for Liberty, a far-right…
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Wells Fargo employee found dead at desk after four days
A Wells Fargo employee in Arizona began her final work shift on a Friday morning. Her body was discovered four days later at her desk, having died over the weekend, according to Tempe Police. Denise Prudhomme, 60, worked at a Wells Fargo office in Tempe. She entered the building at 7 a.m. on August 16. There were no further entries…
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Six injured in multiple East Cleveland shootings
Early Monday in East Cleveland, Ohio, six individuals sustained injuries in at least three separate shootings near a high school class reunion, according to local police. Gunfire began shortly after 1 a.m. close to where Shaw High School alumni were celebrating their annual reunion, as stated by city officials and witnesses. East Cleveland Acting Police Chief Kenneth D. Lundy reported…
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Orca kills SeaWorld trainer in front of horrified visitors
A video has captured the harrowing moment when a trainer at SeaWorld was seized by the orca Tilikum, and dragged to her death. The trainer, Dawn Brancheau, had dedicated 16 years to SeaWorld, including time spent with the bull orca Tilikum, who was later featured in the 2013 Netflix documentary “Blackfish.” Tilikum, a massive orca weighing around 12,500 lbs, was…
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Man opens fire at Brooklyn festival, injuring five
A man in Brooklyn has opened fire on a crowd during the West Indian American Day festival parade on Monday, shooting and injuring five people. Two of the victims are in critical condition. NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell stated in a news conference that the Brooklyn shooter targeted a group intentionally. He confirmed that four men and one woman…
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Zip line worker sacrifices life to save customer in San Diego
Joaquin Romero, a 34-year-old zip line worker at La Jolla Zip Zoom Zipline, is believed to have sacrificed his life to save a customer. Tributes continue to pour in for Romero, who worked at the zip line located on the La Jolla Indian Reservation in northeast San Diego, California. Romero and a customer found themselves dangling high in the air…
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49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall survives San Francisco shooting
San Francisco 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall, who was shot during a daylight attempted robbery in Union Square, San Francisco, was discharged from the hospital on Sunday. Both his mother and the 49ers described him as “extremely lucky” to be alive. The 49ers stated that Pearsall, aged 23, “sustained a bullet wound to his chest.” He was released from Zuckerberg San…
