US & Canada
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Texas couple jailed after pitbulls maul elderly veteran to death
A Texas couple will each spend almost a decade in prison after their pitbulls killed an elderly veteran. Ramon Najera, 81, died when two dogs escaped their yard and attacked him and his 74 year old wife, Juanita, in San Antonio. San Antonio first responders found Najera’s bloodied body being dragged by one of the pitbulls. Firefighters had to fend…
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Paramore’s Hayley Williams calls out Trump at iHeartRadio Fest
During Paramore’s set at the iHeartRadio Music Festival on Friday, lead singer Hayley Williams took a moment to criticise former President Donald Trump. Known for her outspoken political views, Williams urged the crowd to vote against Trump’s agenda. In an impassioned message, Williams asked the audience, “Do you want to live in a dictatorship? Well, show up and vote.” Wearing…
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Georgia mother indicted after son’s school shooting spree
An indictment has been issued against the mother of a Georgia teenager accused of killing four people at his high school. Marcee Gray, 43, faces charges related to an alleged domestic incident from last year. The charges, officially handed down on Monday in Ben Hill County, include exploiting an elderly person among other crimes. These charges are separate from the…
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Protests in New York after NYPD shooting of Derrell Mickles
Protests erupted in New York this week after the NYPD released body camera footage showing a police shooting involving a subway fare-evader armed with a knife. The incident on Sunday involved four people being shot after a man jumped a subway turnstile, evading the US$2.90 fare, in front of two transit patrol officers guarding a Brooklyn subway entry point. Authorities…
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Former NYC covid advisor Jay Varma partying during lockdowns
Secret recordings reveal that Dr Jay Varma, New York City’s former Covid-19 advisor, attended sex parties and underground dance events during the peak of the pandemic. These revelations have prompted city council members to call for an investigation into his actions. Conservative podcaster Steven Crowder released the edited footage, showing Varma admitting to participating in these gatherings, despite the city’s…
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Missing cat at Yellowstone Park found 1,450 km away, reunited
A grey cat named Rayne Beau, known for his adventures at the beach and lake, embarked on an unexpected solo journey, travelling hundreds of kilometres from Yellowstone National Park Wyoming to California, after it went missing. Rayne Beau became lost in Yellowstone National Park during a camping trip in June with his owners, Benny and Susanne Anguiano. The cat fled…
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Kamala Harris criticised for limited media appearances
Keisha Lance Bottoms, former Mayor of Atlanta, stated on Friday that Vice President Kamala Harris’s limited media appearances are due to her busy schedule. Harris is set to have the fewest interviews of any major party presidential nominee. Since President Biden’s re-election bid ended on July 21, Harris has participated in only six sit-down interviews, drawing criticism from both supporters…
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Man arrested for Vermont triple murder
Brian Crossman Jr. was arrested and accused of fatally shooting his father, Brian Crossman, 46, a local official, his stepmother Erica, 41, and her 13 year old son Colin Taft. The murder occurred at their residence in Vermont, near the New York state border, on Sunday morning. New York State Police apprehended the Granville, New York native on Friday, charging…
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Nike’s $35 logo now worth over $1 million
The intriguing tale behind Nike’s iconic ‘Swoosh’ logo has left many relieved by its ‘happy ending’. Nike, founded on 25 January 1964, is globally recognised, partly due to its famous logo. You might assume this emblem was crafted after countless sketches from top designers, but the reality is quite different. In an episode of The David Rubenstein Show, co-founder Phil…
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Springfield mayor invokes emergency powers over bomb threats
Mayor Rob Rue of Springfield, Ohio, announced on Thursday the invocation of temporary emergency powers to address public safety issues stemming from misinformation about Haitian immigrants, which has incited bomb threats and potential violence within the community. These emergency powers allow Mayor Rue to mobilise resources and tackle possible threats effectively. The proclamation highlights the need for efficient responses to…
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Kentucky cliff shooter found dead after 11-day manhunt
A gunman opened fire from a cliff’s ledge onto a dozen cars on Kentucky’s Interstate 75, injuring five people. This incident instilled fear in the surrounding communities and led one couple to join the manhunt for the shooter. Authorities spent eleven days searching the vast Daniel Boone National Forest for 32-year-old Joseph Couch. Before the shooting, Couch had texted a…
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Titan submersible suffered malfunction six days before fatal implosion
The submersible that imploded while descending to the Titanic wreckage last year, instantly killing all five on board, had malfunctioned just six days before its final dive, according to testimony from a former OceanGate scientific director on Thursday. Steven Ross, a marine scientist and crew member on the Titan’s 87th dive in 2023, reported that a malfunction during that dive…
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Boebert slams Johnson’s failed spending measure as damaging
Lauren Boebert vehemently criticised House Speaker Mike Johnson’s failed spending measure, asserting it would harm the country significantly. Boebert, representing Colorado, was one of 14 House Republicans who opposed the Johnson-supported six-month stopgap measure to prevent a government shutdown on Wednesday. “This continuing resolution is going to damage our country more than anything else,” Boebert expressed on Steve Bannon’s “War…
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Pornstar and shooter claims to have been Diddy’s sex slave
While Sean ‘Diddy‘ Combs is on suicide watch at a New York jail, a shocking video of a porn star claiming he was the rapper’s sex slave has resurfaced online. Combs, 54, was placed on suicide monitor at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, which is ‘standard for high-profile individuals’. He was arrested and indicted earlier this week in Manhattan for sex trafficking,…
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Journalist Olivia Nuzzi on leave, disclosing relationship with RFK
One of America’s most acclaimed magazine writers, Olivia Nuzzi of New York magazine, has been placed on leave while a “third-party review” is conducted after the publication said Nuzzi disclosed that she “had engaged in a personal relationship with a former subject relevant to the 2024 campaign while she was reporting on the campaign.” While the magazine did not identify…
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Justice Department probes Rankin County Sheriff over torture claims
The Justice Department has initiated a civil rights investigation into the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department in Mississippi after several deputies, including members of a self-styled “Goon Squad,” abused and tortured two Black men during a home raid last year. US Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that the investigation will determine whether the department engages in unconstitutional practices, such as excessive…
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Kentucky sheriff arrested for fatal courthouse shooting
A Kentucky sheriff was arrested on Thursday, linked to the fatal shooting of a district judge inside a courthouse, according to Kentucky State Police. District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds and declared dead at the scene. Preliminary investigations revealed that Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines shot Mullins after an argument in the judge’s chambers.…
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Kentucky judge shot dead in courthouse by sheriff
A judge was fatally shot in his chambers at a rural Kentucky courthouse on Thursday. Police stated that Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines has been charged with murder following the incident. Preliminary investigations suggest Sheriff Stines shot District Judge Kevin Mullins multiple times after an argument inside the courthouse. Judge Mullins, who had served for 15 years, died at…
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New evidence could lead to release of Lyle and Erik Menendez
Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of murdering their parents in Beverly Hills in 1989. The second installment of Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s Netflix anthology series, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, revisits the infamous true crime story. On Aug. 20, 1989, Jose and Kitty Menendez were found shot multiple times at close range in the family room…
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Trump endorses an allegedly “Black Nazi” Governor Mark Robinson
Donald Trump called allegedly self-professed “Black Nazi” Mark Robinson “better than MLK” when he endorsed him to be the next North Carolina governor. Trump appeared at Robinson’s rally in March and adoringly talked up the lieutenant governor as he stood beside him on stage. “This is Martin Luther King on steroids,” the former president said. “I told that to Mark.…
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Cornell professor joins anti-Israel protest, sparks controversy
Russell Rickford, a Cornell University history professor, has caused further controversy by participating in an anti-Israel campus march where protesters chanted “long live the intifada.” Rickford, who last year described Hamas’ October 7 attack as “exhilarating,” walked alongside demonstrators, drawing criticism from Jewish students. One student labelled his involvement as “insane,” while another accused him of “emboldening hate.” Photos and…
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Federal Reserve cuts interest rate in first move in four years
The Federal Reserve announced a significant interest rate cut of half a point on Wednesday, marking the first such move in four years. This decision aims to combat inflation and assist Americans facing higher living costs post-pandemic. Fed Chair Jerome Powell clarified that the move does not signal a new trend but aims to maintain economic stability, especially in the…
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Sean Combs denied bail over sex trafficking charges
Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain in custody without bail on charges such as sex trafficking by force, racketeering conspiracy, and transporting individuals for prostitution. Judge Andrew Carter made this decision on Wednesday evening, citing Combs as a danger to the community and a risk to obstruct justice and intimidate witnesses. Combs’ attorney, Marc Agnifilo, announced plans to appeal the ruling,…
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Body found in search for Kentucky shooting suspect
Kentucky State Police officials announced the discovery of a body on Wednesday, the 12th day of a search for a suspect linked to an interstate shooting that injured five people. The body was found near the scene of the incident. Trooper Scottie Pennington confirmed that investigators are trying to identify the body found close to exit 49 in Laurel County.…
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Huckabee Sanders criticises Harris’ family life at Trump rally
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders criticised Vice President Kamala Harris’ family life on Tuesday, stating the presidential candidate “doesn’t have anything keeping her humble.” During a rally supporting former President Donald Trump, Huckabee Sanders said her children serve as a “permanent reminder of what’s important” and keep her grounded. She addressed the crowd in Flint, Michigan, saying, “You can walk…
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Trump surprises young Liam at New York rally
A young boy named Liam, aged 8, received an unexpected surprise when former President Trump personally greeted him during a rally in New York on Wednesday. Liam, who suffers from a rare brain disorder, had recently received a letter from Trump just before his eighth birthday. His emotional reaction to the letter quickly went viral. Doctors had informed Liam’s family…
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Ex-CIA officer jailed 30 years for global sexual assaults
Brian Jeffrey Raymond, a former CIA officer, received a 30-year federal prison sentence on Wednesday for drugging and sexually assaulting over two dozen women worldwide. The 48-year-old La Mesa, California resident faced his sentencing after an emotional hearing where victims described being deceived by someone who seemed kind, educated and was working for a protective agency. U.S. Senior Judge Colleen…
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YouTubers live stream finding Kentucky I-75 shooter’s dead body
YouTubers during a live video have streamed the moment they found the believed to be dead body of Joseph Couch, the suspect in the high profile Kentucky I-75 shooting. Hatfield McCoy Museum Adventures, a YouTube channel presenting historical and educational content, were live streaming their search for Joseph Couch in Daniel Boone National Forest. Proclaiming to be ‘bounty hunters’, Fred…
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Music mogul Diddy faces serious criminal charges
The federal indictment against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs outlines serious and extensive allegations against him. It details that for decades, Sean Combs, also known as “Puff Daddy,” “P. Diddy,” “Diddy,” “PD,” and “Love,” has abused, threatened, and coerced women and others to satisfy his sexual desires, protect his image, and hide his conduct. The indictment claims he used the…
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Suspect in Trump assassination attempt had long criminal history
Ryan Routh, identified as a suspect in an alleged assassination attempt on former President Trump, once thrived as a successful roofer. However, according to a retired officer who had over 100 encounters with him, Routh’s life took a drastic turn, leading him to believe the IRS was sending police after him. Routh’s criminal history in Guilford County, North Carolina, dates…
