Tens of thousands protested in Manila against a multi-billion dollar corruption scandal involving flood control projects. Clashes erupted between protesters and police, resulting in arrests and injuries on both sides. The protests, fueled by public anger over alleged ghost projects and the lavish lifestyles of contractors, were partly...
An ancient Egyptian pharaoh's 3,000-year-old bracelet was stolen from Cairo's Egyptian Museum and melted down for gold. The theft, discovered on September 9th, involved lax security procedures within a museum restoration lab. Four suspects, including a museum restoration specialist, have been arrested and confessed. The bracelet, belonging...
The New York Giants' offense exploded for 506 total yards against the Dallas Cowboys, with quarterback Daniel Jones throwing for 450 yards and three touchdowns. Despite this impressive performance, the Giants lost 40-37 in overtime due to a series of errors, including an interception labeled the “Dark Side of...
A wedding reception at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire, turned tragic Saturday night when a gunman opened fire, killing 59-year-old Robert Steven DeCesare and wounding two others. Police arrested 23-year-old Hunter Nadeau, charging him with second-degree murder. Authorities initially reported two shooters but later confirmed...
The Taliban government firmly rejected former U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion of retaking Bagram Air Base. Trump hinted at a potential U.S. military return, citing the Taliban's economic struggles. However, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid reiterated Afghanistan's sovereignty and the importance of upholding the Doha Agreement, which prohibits U.S....
iFixit's teardown of Apple's iPhone Air reveals a surprisingly repairable device, scoring a 7/10. Its thin design incorporates a unique camera plateau housing part of the logic board for better protection. A 3D-printed titanium alloy USB-C port and easily replaceable battery (same as the MagSafe battery pack) contribute...
Umar Hayat, 22, has been charged in Pakistan with the murder of 17-year-old TikTok star Sana Yousaf. Hayat, who had repeatedly pursued Yousaf unsuccessfully, confessed to the June killing but pleaded not guilty in court. Authorities allege he broke into Yousaf's home, shot her, and stole her phone....
The UN General Assembly will hold a special summit on the Gaza war, furthering a French-Saudi initiative to revive the two-state solution. Several countries, including France and the UK, will join over 145 UN members recognizing a Palestinian state. This follows a UN report alleging Israeli genocide in Gaza,...
Thousands protested in Manila against a massive corruption scandal involving lawmakers, officials, and businesspeople who allegedly received kickbacks from flood-control projects. The scandal, involving over $9.5 billion in projects, sparked outrage after a wealthy couple revealed luxury cars purchased with alleged kickback money. The US and Australian embassies...
WNBA star Caitlin Clark was fined $200 for Instagram comments praising her Indiana Fever teammates' bench performance during a playoff game. The comments, seemingly directed at the referees, were made while Clark is sidelined with a groin injury. Clark and teammate Sophie Cunningham jokingly reacted to the fine...
