US & Canada
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Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler Surprises with Ever-Changing Style, Emo-Inspired Look.
Jimmy Butler, the charismatic and ever-changing Miami Heat player, has once again made waves with his unconventional style. Just a day after debuting an emo-inspired look at the Heat’s media day, complete with long, straightened hair, piercings, and black-painted fingernails, Butler surprised everyone by showing up to practice with his hair braided and wearing a headband. The Miami Heat took…
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Former Goldman Sachs Analyst Indicted for Insider Trading, Allegedly Shared Confidential Information
A former Goldman Sachs analyst, Anthony Viggiano, has been indicted by federal authorities for insider trading. It is alleged that Viggiano shared confidential information with his childhood friends, leading to illicit gains. Interestingly, Viggiano won a $1,000 prize at an ethics competition while in college. The competition, called the Ethics Invitational, focused on applying decision-making frameworks to aid investment professionals…
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FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s Last-Minute Met Gala Cancellation Infuriates Anna Wintour
Sam Bankman-Fried’s last-minute cancellation to attend the Met Gala has reportedly angered Anna Wintour, according to a new book by Michael Lewis. The FTX founder, who is currently facing an indictment for fraud, was offered an invite to the prestigious fashion event during a Zoom meeting with Wintour. However, Bankman-Fried appeared distracted during the conversation, playing video games and only…
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Wells Fargo Faces Outrage as Employee’s Funeral is Snubbed by Executives
The tragic suicide of a Wells Fargo employee has left his family outraged at the bank’s lack of representation at the funeral. Greg Beckett, a 46-year-old resident of Bridgeport, NJ, died by jumping from the 14th floor of the Wells Fargo office building in Wilmington, Del. His family and colleagues were left searching for answers as he left no note…
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DirecTV Raises Concerns Over Warner Bros Discovery’s CNN Max Streaming Plan
DirecTV, a satellite TV provider, has reportedly warned Warner Bros Discovery that their plan to stream CNN Max, a news service, may violate their existing contract. Warner Bros Discovery recently launched CNN Max in the United States to attract a younger audience and improve ratings. However, DirecTV has raised concerns that many of the shows airing on CNN’s traditional cable…
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Parent Company of Facebook, Meta, to Lay Off Employees in Reality Labs Division.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is reportedly planning to lay off employees in its Reality Labs division focused on creating custom silicon for its metaverse-oriented projects. According to sources familiar with the matter, employees were informed about the layoffs through a post on Meta’s internal discussion forum, Workplace. The post mentioned that employees would be notified about their status…
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Campbell Brown to Step Down as Head of News Partnerships at Meta, Marking Shift Away from News Content
Campbell Brown, a veteran TV news anchor and head of news partnerships at Meta, will be stepping down from her position in the coming weeks. This move signals Meta’s shift away from promoting news content on its social media platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram. Instead, the company will be focusing its resources on its Reels short-video feature to compete…
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Construction Begins on New Mansion in Palm Beach on Jeffrey Epstein’s Former Estate
Construction is underway on a new mansion in Palm Beach, Florida, where Jeffrey Epstein’s former estate once stood. The 10,000-square-foot property was purchased by venture capitalist David Skok for $25.8 million in 2021. Exclusive photos reveal that the foundation and framing of the mansion are already in place. Epstein, who committed suicide in 2019 while facing sex abuse charges, bought…
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Tragic Death of Beloved Pet Emu Richard Sparks Outrage Over Police Response
An emu named Richard, who was later discovered to be female, met a tragic end when she escaped from her Phoenix home in Arizona. The 6-foot emu was described as “awesome” and “fun” by her owners, who were shocked to find out that she had been killed by law enforcement officers. Eyewitnesses reported that Richard was calm and non-threatening as…
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US Senators Investigate TikTok’s Hiring of Executives Amid Security Concerns
US Senators Investigate TikTok’s Hiring of Executives Two US senators, Richard Blumenthal and Marsha Blackburn, have launched an investigation into the hiring of high-level executives by the short video sharing app TikTok. The senators have expressed concerns over the independence of TikTok’s operations and the security of its US users’ information. With over 150 million American users, TikTok has faced…
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Russian Soldiers in Ukraine Face Harsh Punishments in Storm-Z Punishment Squads, Report Reveals
Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine face harsh punishments if caught drinking or being insubordinate. A new report reveals that these soldiers are forced into “Storm-Z” punishment squads and sent to the most dangerous parts of the front lines, where they are likely to face death. At least five of these penal battalions, consisting of ex-convicts and noncompliant troops, were deployed…
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Police Rescue 9-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Kidnapped in Upstate NY Park
A quiet suburban town in upstate New York was thrown into chaos when police arrived on the scene to rescue a 9-year-old girl who had allegedly been kidnapped while riding her bike in a local park. The incident left the residents stunned as SWAT trucks and cop cars flooded the peaceful neighborhood. Witnesses described officers with guns drawn and tactical…
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Stoneman Willie, Pennsylvania’s iconic mummy, to receive long-awaited proper burial
After 128 years on display at a funeral home in Pennsylvania, “Stoneman Willie,” an alcoholic pickpocket accidentally mummified by a mortician, will finally receive a proper burial. The unidentified man, who died in 1895, was the subject of an embalming experiment by undertaker Theodore Auman, which ended up preserving the body extremely well. Known as a local icon in the…
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High-ranking Defense Department official charged with running dogfighting ring and executing animals
A shocking case has come to light involving a senior Defense Department official who is accused of running a dogfighting ring and using jumper cables to execute animals that lost in the fights. The official, Frederick Douglass Moorefield Jr., is charged with promoting and furthering an animal fighting venture. The investigation began in 2018 when the bodies of two dogs…
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Manhattan judge clarifies statute of limitations in Trump’s $250m fraud case
Donald Trump’s $250 million civil fraud case took an interesting turn as the Manhattan judge clarified his comments regarding the statute of limitations. Trump had previously claimed that 80% of the case had been thrown out due to the statute of limitations, which he saw as a victory. However, Justice Arthur Engoron clarified that while claims relating to alleged conduct…
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South Carolina Beach Bars Settle Wrongful-Death Lawsuit Over Drunk Driving Incident
Two beach bars in South Carolina have reached a settlement in a wrongful-death lawsuit filed against them. The lawsuit alleged that the bars, The Crab Shack and The Drop In Bar & Deli, served Jamie Lee Komoroski, the accused drunk driver who killed Samantha Miller on her wedding night. According to court documents, the bars and Progressive Northern Insurance Co.…
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Woman Trapped Under Self-Driving Car After Hit-and-Run Collision in San Francisco
A woman in San Francisco was involved in a chaotic collision with two cars, one of which was a self-driving vehicle. The incident occurred late in the evening and resulted in the woman being trapped underneath the autonomous vehicle. The car that initially struck her fled the scene, leaving officials to piece together what happened. Rescuers were unable to gather…
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13-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Raped at Perth Children’s Hospital Sparks Urgent Investigation
A 13-year-old girl has reportedly been raped by another patient while receiving treatment at Perth Children’s Hospital in Australia. The incident has sparked calls for an urgent and transparent investigation into the matter. Western Australia Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson has described the alleged rape as “devastating and preventable.” The girl, referred to as Florence to protect her identity, was being…
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New York State Attorney General scrutinizes Trump’s real estate empire in $250m civil fraud case
Donald Trump’s real estate empire is facing scrutiny in a $250 million civil fraud case brought by the New York State Attorney General, Letitia James. A judge in the case, Arthur F. Engoron, has ruled that Trump exaggerated the value of his properties to secure favorable loan and insurance terms. If the ruling stands, Trump could potentially lose control of…
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Manhattan Judge Issues Gag Order Against Trump Over Social Media Attack
A Manhattan judge has reprimanded former President Donald Trump and issued a gag order after he posted a social media message targeting a law clerk and making false claims. The judge threatened sanctions against Trump for the post, which included a picture of the clerk standing with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and referred to her as “Schumer’s girlfriend.” The…
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Canada Elects Greg Fergus as First Black Speaker of House of Commons
Canada has chosen Liberal MP Greg Fergus as the new Speaker of the House of Commons, making him the first black man to hold this position. The appointment comes after the previous Speaker resigned due to controversy surrounding the invitation of a Ukrainian man with Nazi ties to parliament. Fergus was selected through a secret ballot by the 338-member House…
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Seattle Seahawks’ Star Safety Jamal Adams Injured in Confrontation with Neurologist
Jamal Adams, the star safety for the Seattle Seahawks, made a highly anticipated return to the field after a lengthy absence. However, his comeback was short-lived as he suffered a knee to the head, forcing him out of the game. The frustration of the situation got the better of Adams, and he directed his anger towards the independent neurologist on…
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Islanders’ Training Camp Heats Up as Competition for Roster Spots Intensifies
The Islanders training camp is in full swing, and the competition for roster spots is heating up. In their recent preseason game against the Devils, the Islanders rolled out a majority-veteran lineup, giving fans a glimpse of what the opening-night lineup might look like. However, with two exhibition matches and two weeks of practices still to go, there are some…
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New York Giants Suffer Decisive Defeat Against Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night
In a highly anticipated return to the field, the New York Giants faced off against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night. After two weeks of rest, the Giants were hoping to make a strong comeback. However, it quickly became apparent that they were no match for the dominant Seahawks. Right from the start, the Giants struggled to find their footing.…
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Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar Unharmed After Being Carjacked at Gunpoint in D.C.
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) experienced a frightening incident on Monday when he was carjacked at gunpoint outside his apartment building in Washington, DC. Fortunately, the 68-year-old lawmaker was unharmed during the incident, which occurred in the Navy Yard neighborhood at around 9:32 p.m. The Metropolitan Police Department in DC confirmed that three armed assailants approached Cuellar as he was parking…
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Texas Grandfather Shoots Grandson During Wedding, Faces Child Abuse Charges in Nebraska
A Texas grandfather found himself in legal trouble after accidentally shooting and injuring his own grandson during a wedding in Nebraska. Michael Gardner, a 62-year-old resident of Odessa, Texas, was about to officiate the wedding when he attempted to fire a gun in the air to get the attention of the guests. However, the gun, a Pietta 1860 snub nose…
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Republican Lawmaker Matt Gaetz Initiates Bid to Remove House Speaker McCarthy in GOP Battle
A Republican lawmaker in the United States, Matt Gaetz, has initiated a bid to remove House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy, intensifying the ongoing battle within the Republican party. Gaetz, a Trump loyalist from Florida, introduced a resolution from the House floor on Monday, setting the stage for a snap vote expected to happen in the coming days. Gaetz stated…
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New Research Reveals Harmful Effects of Shouting at Children, Calls for Recognition of Verbal Abuse
New research from the US and London has highlighted the harmful effects of shouting at children. The study, conducted by researchers from Wingate University in North Carolina and University College London (UCL), was commissioned by the UK charity Words Matter and published in the journal Child Abuse & Neglect. The study calls for childhood verbal abuse (CVA) to be recognized…
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Bettor Misses Out on $100,000 Lottery Win After Cashing Out Early
A college football bettor had a weekend that couldn’t have gone worse. They cashed out a nearly $100,000 winning lottery ticket before it even had a chance to play out. This bettor placed a $10 15-leg parlay on FanDuel Sportsbook, with odds of 9,651:1. It seemed like a pipe dream, but the potential payout was an incredible $96,015.10. The parlay…
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Yankees Face Offseason of Reflection and Potential Changes as Disappointment Lingers
Yankee Stadium stood silent on Monday as the team prepared for an offseason of reflection and potential changes. Owner Hal Steinbrenner’s recent comments about taking a “deep dive” into the team’s operations, coupled with Aaron Judge’s candid assessment of the organization, have raised eyebrows and sparked anticipation for a meeting in Tampa to address the team’s shortcomings. The disappointment of…