Taiwanese voters rejected a bid to recall 24 opposition Nationalist Party (KMT) lawmakers in a Saturday election, thwarting the ruling Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) attempt to gain legislative control. Preliminary results showed all recall efforts failed. The DPP, while winning last year's presidential election, lacks a legislative majority....
A wildfire near Athens, Greece, forced evacuations in Kryoneri as houses burned. High temperatures, dry conditions, and strong winds fueled the blaze, prompting requests for EU firefighting assistance. 145 firefighters, 44 engines, and numerous aircraft are battling the fire, with several residents treated for respiratory issues. Simultaneously,...
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge will be placed on the injured list due to a right elbow flexor strain. An MRI revealed no damage to his UCL. Manager Aaron Boone anticipates Judge will be sidelined for 10 days to two weeks, focusing on no throwing. Upon his return,...
The 'Handala' aid ship, part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, has sailed closer to the Gaza coast than last month's 'Madleen' flotilla, which was intercepted by Israeli forces. The flotilla aims to deliver humanitarian aid, challenging the long-standing Israeli blockade of Gaza amidst the ongoing conflict. The ship...
Joseph Czuba, a 73-year-old landlord sentenced to 53 years for the hate-crime murder of Wadee Alfayoumi and attempted murder of his mother, Hanan Shaheen, has died in custody. Czuba, motivated by anti-Muslim sentiment fueled by the Israel-Hamas conflict, attacked the family in October 2023. The attack, which involved...
A BBC investigation reveals that dopamine agonist drugs, prescribed for Parkinson's and restless legs syndrome, are causing serious side effects, including compulsive sexual behavior and exploitation. A daughter discovered her father's obsessive porn use and sexual coercion of his wife, linked to his medication. The BBC has received...
Three-year-old Ke’Torrius "K.J." Starkes Jr. died after being left in a hot car for several hours by a contracted worker of Alabama's Department of Human Resources. The incident occurred in Birmingham, Alabama, on Tuesday, with temperatures reaching the high 90s. The worker, who picked K.J. up from daycare...
At least 25 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes and gunfire overnight, many while waiting for aid near the Zikim crossing. Shifa Hospital in Gaza reported the deaths. The IDF did not comment. The incident follows a day where 89 deaths were reported by the Hamas health ministry....
Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus has signed a three-year, $36 million contract extension, adding to his existing deal for a total of four years and $39.675 million. The 2020 sixth-round draft pick became a defensive starter in 2023, making 27 starts in 34 games over the past two seasons....
Columbia University agreed to pay $221 million and significantly alter its policies to resolve a dispute with the Trump administration over research funding. The deal, described as a capitulation to bullying tactics, involves a fine, settling discrimination claims, informing DHS about international student issues, dismantling DEI initiatives, and allowing...
