The US has refused visas to the Palestinian delegation attending the UN General Assembly, prompting calls to move a crucial two-state solution conference from New York to Geneva. This action, impacting President Mahmoud Abbas and 80 officials, follows a similar denial to Yasser Arafat in 1988 and is unprecedented...
A World War II bomb, weighing 500 pounds, was discovered during construction in Bratislava, Slovakia. This prompted the evacuation of several city blocks, including areas near a major bridge. Public transportation and traffic were halted while experts prepared to defuse the bomb, discovered Monday evening near an oil refinery...
Authorities have identified the fourth victim in the decades-old Bear Brook murders as Rea Rasmussen, daughter of suspected serial killer Terry Peder Rasmussen, also known as the "Chameleon Killer." Rasmussen, who died in prison in 2010, was linked to the case through DNA and genealogical research by the DNA...
A Florida radio station, WHEL, rebranded as "Trump Country" 93.7 FM, leveraging President Trump's popularity. Despite Trump's mixed approval ratings, the station claims a tripling of its ratings since March. Its branding, including billboards and a Trump impersonator, is described as comedic. The station's general manager, Jim...
Israel issued an evacuation order for Gaza City residents, warning of imminent military operations with significant force. Prime Minister Netanyahu's government approved a plan to seize the city as part of efforts to eliminate Hamas. While many are heeding the warning and moving to the designated humanitarian zone,...
The NFL's 2025 season kicked off with thrilling Week 1 matchups. Derrick Henry, despite a late fumble, showcased his dominance for the Baltimore Ravens, running for 169 yards and two touchdowns before their loss to the Buffalo Bills. Conversely, the Miami Dolphins suffered a devastating 33-8 defeat against the Indianapolis...
OpenAI, facing California's scrutiny over its nonprofit-to-for-profit conversion and potential investor losses of $19 billion, is reportedly considering relocation. The Attorney General is investigating possible charitable trust law violations, while various groups oppose the change. Despite CEO Sam Altman's strong Bay Area ties and logistical hurdles, a move...
Charlie Sheen's new memoir, "The Book of Sheen," and accompanying Netflix documentary detail his tumultuous life, including drug abuse, HIV diagnosis, and numerous relationships. The book recounts a near-fatal overdose, rehab stints, and his controversial past behavior on and off the set of "Two and a Half Men." ...
The DEA announced the arrest of 617 individuals and seizure of significant drugs, including fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine, during a week-long operation targeting the Sinaloa cartel. The operation, spanning 23 domestic and seven foreign regions, also resulted in the confiscation of firearms and assets worth nearly $13 million. ...
The New Orleans Archdiocese has agreed to a $230 million settlement with survivors of clergy sexual abuse, significantly increasing its initial offer of $179.2 million. The settlement, reached after years of negotiations and a bankruptcy filing, requires approval from two-thirds of the over 500 survivors by late October. ...
