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Planes narrowly avoid collision at Nashville airport
Two planes narrowly avoided a disaster on the tarmac at Nashville International Airport Thursday morning. Alaska Airlines Flight 369 burst its tyres to prevent a collision with Southwest Airlines Flight 2029 on the runway around 9:15 a.m., as reported by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Flightradar24 data showed the Alaska Airlines plane was moving at 120 mph when the pilot…
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US Border Patrol criticised for Uvalde school shooting response failures
US Border Patrol agents who responded to the Uvalde, Texas school shooting in May 2022 failed to establish command and lacked adequate training, according to a federal report released Thursday. The Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Professional Responsibility reviewed the actions of the 188 Border Patrol agents at Robb Elementary School, where a teenage gunman killed 19 students and…
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DOJ to charge Iranian hackers over Trump campaign breach
The Justice Department is set to file criminal charges concerning the Iranian regime’s hacking of former President Donald Trump’s campaign, multiple reports indicate. DOJ officials believe they have enough evidence to prosecute those who hacked into Trump campaign advisers’ email accounts and offered the stolen information to news outlets in July, according to reports on Thursday. The specifics of the…
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NYPD commissioner resigns amid federal probes into mayor’s office
Edward Caban, the New York Police Department Commissioner, announced his resignation on Thursday, marking the first major departure from Mayor Eric Adams’ administration amid four federal investigations into the mayor’s office and the NYPD. Mayor Adams has named a former FBI official as the interim commissioner. Caban resigned shortly after it emerged that investigators from the US Attorney’s Office for…
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Justice Department to charge over Iranian hack targeting Trump campaign
The Justice Department is set to press criminal charges over an alleged Iranian hack targeting the campaign of former President Trump, according to media reports. It remains unclear who will face charges. The charges stem from an investigation into a breach linked to an Iranian effort to sway the upcoming U.S. presidential election. These charges are part of broader efforts…
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Britney Spears’ child support payments to Kevin Federline end today
Britney Spears’ child support payments to her ex-husband Kevin Federline are reportedly nearing their end, sparking a ‘funny’ celebration among her fans. The singer married Federline in 2004, and the couple had two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James. In 2006, Spears filed for divorce, citing ‘irreconcilable differences’. Federline gained full custody of their children that year, with Spears’ conservatorship…
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Otters attack runner in Malaysian park, leaving her bloodied
A group of otters attacked a runner, leaving her with scratches and bloodied wounds before fleeing. On September 11, Mariasella Harun was running in Tanjung Aru Recreation Park in Sabah, Malaysia, when eight otters charged at her. Mariasella, dressed in dark pink running pants, an Adidas t-shirt, and a running belt, was in the park just after 6 am. A…
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Google starts deleting inactive Gmail accounts in 2023
Google has begun the process of deleting inactive Gmail accounts, alerting users who may be impacted. At the end of 2023, Google announced plans to remove Gmail accounts that haven’t been active for over two years. An account is deemed inactive if users haven’t logged into any of Google’s services such as Gmail or Google Photos. 🚨Heads up: Google is…
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Flappy Bird returns in 2025: New modes and multiplayer challenges
Make sure your phone has enough space because an incredibly addictive game is making a comeback. In today’s gaming world, new games are released constantly. From free-to-play to live service titles and AAA releases, there’s no shortage of options. Back in 2014, the scene was different. A decade ago, a simple yet captivating game took the world by storm and…
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Jordan Chiles loses Olympic bronze medal after appeal ruling
Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles has shared her emotional experience after controversially losing a medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 23-year-old, a two-time Olympic medallist, fought back tears as she described how officials decided to reassign her podium position to Romania’s Ana Bǎrbosu, feeling as though ‘everything has been stripped from her’. Initially, Chiles secured fifth place in the…
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Teen shot in face while taking homecoming photos in Colorado
A 17-year-old boy sustained serious facial injuries after being shot while searching for a location to take homecoming pictures in Colorado, stated the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a call about two trespassers on a property around 4 p.m. on Tuesday. The homeowner had also contacted her boyfriend to report the trespassers. Upon arrival, deputies found a teenager…
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Playboi Carti triggers fan after disappointing pre-order teaser
Playboi Carti sparked excitement online after dropping a link on September 12 teasing a major announcement. Fans went wild with theories, believing he could finally be dropping a new single or release date for an album. However, fans were disappointed to discover he was only announcing his decision to release box sets to accompany an unreleased album. Playboi Carti’s biggest…
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Chad McQueen, ‘The Karate Kid’ star dies at 63
Chad McQueen, son of the legendary actor Steve McQueen who played “Dutch” in “The Karate Kid” film series, died Wednesday in Palm Springs. He was 63. His wife Jeanie and his children Chase and Madison said in a statement to Variety, “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our father, Chad McQueen. His remarkable journey…
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Nevada wildfires force evacuations, destroy homes
Hannah Hoobyar and her family lost their home to a severe wildfire in Nevada, with experts warning it could worsen. As they fled their northern Nevada residence, they dodged large chunks of ash, taking only their loved ones, pets, and minimal belongings. Officials have cautioned that the Davis Fire in Nevada poses a “particularly dangerous situation,” while several wildfires across…
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Three fast-moving California wildfires scorch over 100,000 acres in a week
Three rapidly expanding wildfires in Southern California have ravaged over 100,000 acres within a week, endangering homes across several communities. The state has launched a comprehensive response to support frontline firefighters tackling the infernos. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Wednesday night for Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties due to the Bridge Fire and for Orange…
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Former CIA officer jailed for 10 years for spying for China
A former CIA officer who accepted gifts and money to spy for China received a 10-year prison sentence on Wednesday. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that 71-year-old Alexander Yuk Ching Ma from Honolulu was sentenced for conspiring to transmit national defence information to the People’s Republic of China (PRC). In August 2020, Ma was apprehended after confessing to…
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British man dies after using tampons to stop snoring
A British man tragically lost his life after inserting tampons in his nose in an attempt to stop snoring. Mark Gleeson, aged 26, visited a doctor regarding his severe snoring, which had started after a road accident caused sinus issues. His mother, Vera, mentioned that the family initially found his snoring amusing, but the doctor reportedly said there was little…
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New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol unveils vision for coffee giant
Starbucks’ new CEO, Brian Niccol, has unveiled his vision for the coffee giant just 48 hours into his tenure. Niccol officially joined on 9 September and shared his plans in a detailed letter on Starbucks’ website. Niccol highlighted some truths he has learned about the company. “Starbucks is a beloved brand with wonderful people. We are woven into the fabric…
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Navy commander dismissed for secretly installing satellite dish on warship
A Navy commander took doomscrolling to new heights by secretly installing a satellite dish on the warship she oversaw. This covert decision allowed her and her crew to access social media, but it ultimately derailed her military career. An investigation into the dismissal of Grisel Marrero, the command senior chief of USS Manchester, revealed her demotion’s cause. Navy Chief Grisel…
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Mariah Carey album purchase saved fan during 9/11 attacks
Mariah Carey indirectly saved a fan’s life during 9/11. On September 11, 2001, terrorists from Al-Qaeda hijacked two planes and crashed them into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York. Another plane hit the Pentagon, while a fourth crashed in a field in western Pennsylvania. The attacks resulted in the deaths of 2,977 people, excluding the…
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Congress’ electoral vote count in 2025 classified as National Special Security Event
The federal government has classified Congress’ certification of electoral votes for the 2024 presidential election as a “National Special Security Event,” the Secret Service revealed on Wednesday. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas approved this designation, which will significantly increase security for the January 6, 2025, vote count to avert another Capitol riot. Eric Ranaghan, head of the Secret Service’s Dignitary…
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Trump disappoints Republicans in Pittsburgh debate against Harris
PITTSBURGH — Republicans in Steel City began their debate night with optimism, but the mood shifted to disappointment and silence after former President Donald Trump faced off with Vice President Kamala Harris. Erin Koper noted that neither side excelled, but Harris exceeded her expectations, finding her comfort zone. Allegheny County GOP chair and county councilman Sam DeMarco felt Trump missed…
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Jon Bon Jovi hailed as hero for saving distressed woman in Nashville
Warning: This article discusses attempted suicide, which may be distressing to some readers. Jon Bon Jovi has been commended for rescuing a woman from a bridge ledge. The renowned singer was reportedly filming a music video on John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in Nashville, Tennessee, for his song ‘The People’s House’ when he noticed the distressed woman. Bon Jovi saved a…
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Teen kills mother one year after father’s death
A 17-year-old boy fatally stabbed his mother in Florida one year after killing his father in Oklahoma, police reported. Collin Griffith contacted 911 on Sunday night, claiming his mother, 39-year-old Catherine Griffith, was accidentally stabbed in the neck during a struggle after she allegedly lunged at him with a knife and fell on it, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s…
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Chappell Roan scolds paparazzi while walking VMA carpet
Chappell Roan reacted not so casually to photographers on the VMAs 2024 red carpet. When the 26-year-old looked away from the flashing cameras as she tried to stage her elaborate dress before taking photos, she swiftly turned around and yelled, “You shut the f – – k up!” to a photographer. Roan continued to scold the unseen paparazzi, pointing at herself with…
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Food Lion worker found dead in freezer
A worker at a Food Lion grocery store located on the 4500 block of Capital Boulevard in Raleigh was found dead in the store’s freezer late Monday night. Raleigh Police confirmed the incident on Tuesday after the employee was discovered unresponsive by colleagues who immediately alerted authorities. Initial investigations revealed that the man experienced a medical emergency while inside the…
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Sabrina Carpenter stuns VMAs with alien kiss performance
Sabrina Carpenter wowed the audience at the MTV Video Music Awards with her latest performances, leaving fans astonished. The artist graced the UBS Arena stage on the evening of September 11, both as a nominee and a performer. Nominated for several awards including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for ‘Espresso,’ Best Pop, Best Direction, Best Editing, and…
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Shannon Sharpe admits Instagram Live sex was not a hack
Shannon Sharpe claimed his Instagram was hacked after a sexually explicit video was streamed live, which he has now was not true. A woman could be heard moaning in the minute-and-a-half long video, which doesn’t show Sharpe or any faces. At one point, the ESPN on-air talent’s name appears to be uttered by the anonymous voice. The video started with…
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Delta and Endeavor jets collide on Atlanta tarmac
A Delta Airbus A350 and an Endeavor Bombardier CRJ900 jet collided on the tarmac at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Tuesday morning. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that Delta Air Lines Flight 295’s wingtip struck the tail of Endeavor Air Flight 5526 while taxiing for departure. The Delta Airbus A350 was bound for Tokyo, while the Endeavor Bombardier CRJ900…
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SpaceX to make history with first civilian spacewalk
SpaceX will soon achieve a milestone with the first spacewalk conducted by a private company. The inaugural spacewalk took place on March 18, 1965, when Soviet astronaut Aleksey Leonov floated in space for 12 minutes. Since then, spacewalks have become routine for astronauts, aiding in research and ISS maintenance. SPACEX POLARIS DAWN MISSION LAUNCHES INTO HISTORY BOOKS The mission will…