US & Canada
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Filipino fisherman finds potential $100m pearl under his bed
A fisherman from the Philippines has revealed he kept a massive pearl under his bed for ten years, which might be the largest natural pearl ever discovered. The pearl, measuring 30cm wide, 67cm long, and weighing 34kg, was found by a man from Puerto Princesa while he was fishing over a decade ago. If experts confirm that it formed inside…
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Ferrell’s documentary highlights trans journey ahead of election
Will Ferrell and Harper Steele emphasised the importance of releasing their new documentary before election day. Will & Harper, which aired on Netflix on Friday, September 27, explores the Anchorman actor’s journey as he learns about his close friend’s transition into a woman. The documentary captures a 17-day road trip across the United States taken by Ferrell and Steele. Steele,…
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Drake Hogestyn dies at 70 after battle with pancreatic cancer
Drake Hogestyn has died at the age of 70, his family has confirmed. He made his debut on NBC’s Days of Our Lives on 24 January 1986, portraying the enigmatic spy John Black for 38 years. Today, on 29 September, his family announced that Hogestyn passed away at 70, after battling pancreatic cancer with immense courage. In a heartfelt Instagram…
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Menendez brothers’ appeal decision due in 60 days
Erik Menendez’s daughter has shared a significant update on her Instagram regarding the notorious case. Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story premiered on Netflix earlier this month and has quickly become a hot topic on social media. The second season of the Netflix series delves into the Menendez Brothers’ case, following up on Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. In…
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Logan Paul and Nina Agdal welcome baby girl Esmé
Logan Paul has embraced fatherhood. The YouTuber and WWE star announced on Instagram that his fiancée, Nina Agdal, 32, has given birth. Back in April, the couple shared the news that they were expecting, with Paul, 29, hinting their baby would arrive in the autumn. Their newborn has now arrived. Paul shared several photos of their baby girl, revealing her…
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Boy’s dog waste business funds kitten adoption
A young boy from Rhode Island has turned his love for animals into a profitable venture, allowing him to adopt a kitten. Luca Aprin, a six-year-old from Warwick, used earnings from his dog waste collection business, “Poopa Scoopa Luca,” to bring home Pebble, a shelter cat. Luca understands the importance of his work, acknowledging that many people dislike cleaning up…
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Country music legend Kris Kristofferson dies at 88
Grammy-winning country music artist and actor Kris Kristofferson has passed away at the age of 88. Kristofferson’s family announced his death on Saturday in a statement on his official Facebook account. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully,” the statement read on Sunday. The family expressed their gratitude for…
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RFK Jr. and Olivia Nuzzi affair involved ‘incredible’ FaceTime sex
Despite claims it was a casual affair, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and New York Magazine scribe Olivia Nuzzi allegedly had “incredible” FaceTime sex. Sources claim Nuzzi was disgusted by RFK after he made a clumsy pass at her back in October. But — after they began talking over text — he “love bombed” her. Nuzzi quickly fell so madly in…
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JFK motorcade footage sells for US$137,500 at auction
A recently surfaced home video capturing former President John F. Kennedy’s motorcade en route to a Dallas hospital on November 22, 1963, after he was fatally shot, fetched US$137,500 at auction on Saturday. An anonymous buyer purchased the film at an auction in Boston, Massachusetts. The film was offered by RR Auction, according to reports. Bobby Livingston, the auction house’s…
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Hurricane Helene causes record Tennessee river flood scare
The Nolichucky River in East Tennessee nearly faced a catastrophic flood emergency as remnants of Hurricane Helene caused torrential rainfall, pushing the river several feet above record flood stage. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) reported concerns about a potential failure of the Nolichucky Dam in Greeneville. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued an urgent Flash Flood Emergency warning, highlighting life-threatening…
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Texas agents capture two Tren de Aragua gang members
Homeland Security agents in Texas captured two Venezuelan nationals, identified as members of the Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang, known for its violent activities across the United States. On Friday, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) San Antonio revealed that special agents had arrested the two individuals in San Antonio on September 19, during an operation targeting the notorious gang. The agency…
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SpaceX launches falcon rocket to rescue stranded astronauts
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, with two crew members to deliver the Dragon capsule to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission aims to bring back astronauts stranded by Boeing’s troubled Starliner capsule next year. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were launched on the Starliner in June. The capsule faced thruster problems and…
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Emergency landing on California highway leads to cocaine bust
A small plane made an emergency landing on a highway in southern California. The instructor pilot and his student passenger were then arrested for drug smuggling, according to police. The pilot, Gabriel Leon Breit, 21, contacted authorities at around 1.45am on Thursday, stating that the Piper Cherokee Pathfinder aircraft had engine trouble and would be landing on State Route 76…
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Florida, and the Carolinas obliterated by Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene struck the Southeastern United States as a Category 4 storm on Thursday, resulting in widespread devastation. The powerful hurricane caused the deaths of at least 40 people and left over 4.8 million homes without power across Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. When Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region, it brought intense winds of 225 kilometres per…
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Rogan warns Harris-Walz victory threatens free speech
Joe Rogan issued a stark warning regarding free speech if Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, succeed in the November election, stating that the Democratic ticket threatens the First Amendment. During a discussion with former Navy SEAL and ex-CIA contractor Shawn Ryan on his podcast ‘The Joe Rogan Experience,’ released Thursday, Rogan expressed concerns over increasing…
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Arkansas parents arrested for selling baby for US$1,000 and beer
A couple from Arkansas was detained after allegedly attempting to sell their two-month-old baby for US$1,000 and a six-pack of beer at a campground. Darien Urban, 21, and Shalene Ehlers, 20, face felony charges for endangering the welfare of a minor and trying to accept compensation for relinquishing a minor. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the…
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Pink denies deleting tweets after Diddy’s arrest
Pink has refuted claims that she deleted her tweets after Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ arrest. Diddy was arrested last week on charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation for prostitution. Denied bail twice, he remains in custody with no trial date set. Speculation arose that artists, including Usher and Pink, wiped their Twitter accounts to remove any posts that might…
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Trump predicted NYC Mayor Adams’ indictment within a year
Former President Trump claimed he had predicted that New York City Mayor Eric Adams would face an indictment within a year and stressed the need for an honest Justice Department. Trump addressed reporters inside Trump Tower in New York City on Thursday afternoon, answering questions on various topics including the Ukraine conflict, Iran, and Adams’ recent indictment. A Manhattan grand…
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Man sentenced to life for NYC antiques dealer’s murder
Alex Ray Scott, 28, was sentenced to 22 years-to-life in prison on Thursday for the murder of New York City antiques dealer Kenneth Savinski. This sentencing comes months after Scott received a separate sentence in Oklahoma for another killing involving decapitation. Scott, who began transitioning into a woman while in jail, was convicted of murdering 64-year-old Savinski in January 2020.…
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Bronx fruit vendor fatally attacked with baseball bat
The widow of a Bronx fruit vendor who was fatally attacked with a baseball bat earlier this month has called the incident an “injustice.” In an exclusive interview, Maciel Vasquez described her late husband, Leslie Sanchez, 56, as an honest and diligent man who kept to himself. Sanchez was attacked on East Fordham Road near the Grand Concourse in Morris…
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Jack Smith files brief on Trump’s 2020 election interference
Special counsel Jack Smith has submitted an extensive court brief justifying his latest superseding indictment against former President Donald Trump for allegedly attempting to undermine the 2020 election. The document was filed under seal with U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, a spokesperson from Smith’s office confirmed on Thursday. Peter Carr, the spokesperson, stated, “We have complied with the court’s order.”…
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Alan Eugene Miller executed with nitrogen gas in Alabama
Alan Eugene Miller, 59, was executed using nitrogen gas at a prison in southern Alabama on Thursday. Convicted of killing three men in 1999, Miller was pronounced dead at 6:38 p.m. local time. He exhibited shaking and trembling on the gurney for about two minutes, followed by gasping breaths for six minutes. Miller’s victims were Lee Holdbrooks, Christopher Scott Yancy,…
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Nasa and Boeing dispute involvement in Titan submersible development
Stockton Rush, the co-founder and CEO of OceanGate, claimed that NASA and aerospace manufacturers helped develop the carbon fibre hull of the Titan submersible. However, a NASA official stated the agency had minimal involvement. A Boeing official also noted that the aerospace manufacturer’s advice was disregarded. Justin Jackson, a NASA materials engineer, explained that the agency planned to assist in…
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Biden mistakenly calls Harris ‘boss’ during gun control event
President Biden mistakenly called Vice President Kamala Harris his “boss” on Thursday and incorrectly referred to Ohio Senator JD Vance as a “secretary” during an event where he signed executive orders for new gun control task forces. The 81-year-old president made these remarks while addressing a roomful of guests at the White House, stating he had attended all but three…
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Cardi B and Offset divorce amid accusations of infidelity
After Offset and Cardi B’s relationship hitting a rough patch, they are now officially divorced. Married since 2017, the duo has three children together. Recently, Cardi B, known for her hit “WAP”, announced their divorce before the birth of their youngest child. Initially, their split was described as ‘amicable’, with no infidelity involved. An insider revealed they had simply grown…
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Airline passenger feud erupts over missing Apple charger
A new feud among airline passengers has erupted, this time over an Apple charger. In a cost-of-living crisis, Apple chargers are a prized possession. A TikTok user named Ed posted multiple videos about his experience, sparking an online frenzy. A flight to Miami faced a delay, and passengers were allowed to stretch their legs but had to take their belongings.…
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Pennsylvania musician killed by illegal immigrant in crash
The family of a Pennsylvania musician who was allegedly killed by an illegal immigrant fleeing a crash is mourning the loss of the 23-year-old victim. Christian Sluka’s aunt, Marcia Goisse, expressed her heartbreak. “There was nobody like him. He provided solace during my struggles. I don’t know how we’ll go on without him,” she shared. Sluka was returning home on…
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Poll: Hochul’s unpopularity threatens Democrats in key NY districts
New Yorkers in pivotal congressional districts express dissatisfaction with Governor Kathy Hochul, potentially posing a challenge for Democrats in upcoming House races, according to new poll data. The surveys, carried out by McLaughlin & Associates for GOP candidates, indicate that over half of likely voters in key districts have an unfavourable opinion of the governor. In District 17 of the…
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UFO photo released after US jet downed it over Canada
A photo of a UFO shot down by a U.S. fighter jet over Canada last year was released on Wednesday. The unclear image resembles a photocopy of an email printout and shows an unidentified cylindrical object hovering in the air in February 2023. This occurred days before it was downed over Canada’s Yukon Territory, which borders Alaska. A news agency…
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Jordan criticises DOJ for publicising $150,000 Trump bounty letter
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan criticised the Justice Department for releasing a letter from Ryan Wesley Routh, who allegedly attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump. Jordan warned that making the letter public could inspire others to commit similar acts. Jordan, 60, sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, 71, expressing his concerns and pointing to the DOJ’s…
