A garbage collection strike by Teamsters union members against Republic Services is affecting multiple cities, including Bellevue, Washington. The strike, over wages, healthcare, and working conditions, has led to temporary service disruptions. Republic Services is providing free garbage disposal in some areas while claiming intimidation tactics by the...
The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 93-87 in the Las Vegas Summer League, improving their record to 2-1. Yang Hansen and Rayan Rupert led the Blazers, scoring 15 and 24 points respectively. Rupert's performance included 4-6 three-pointers and a +28 plus-minus. D.J. Carton also contributed...
Cuban Labour Minister Marta Elena Feitó Cabrera resigned after sparking outrage by claiming there are no beggars in Cuba, only people pretending to be beggars for "easy money." Her comments, made during a parliamentary session, ignored the widespread poverty and food shortages plaguing the island amidst a severe economic...
A volcanic eruption in southwest Iceland opened a half-mile-long fissure, prompting evacuations from the Blue Lagoon and Grindavik. Authorities reported the eruption, while dramatic, is currently not threatening infrastructure or air travel. The eruption is the latest in a series near Reykjavik since 2021, with experts predicting similar...
President Trump announced over $90 billion in AI and energy investments, solidifying the U.S.'s global leadership in artificial intelligence. The investments, including significant contributions from Google, Blackstone, and CoreWeave, were unveiled at the first-ever Energy and Innovation Summit. This initiative underscores the Trump administration's focus on innovation, job...
President Trump is facing criticism from several podcasters who supported his 2024 campaign. Figures like Joe Rogan, Andrew Schulz, and Theo Von, who previously championed Trump, now publicly oppose his administration's handling of the Epstein files and its involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict. They cite broken campaign promises...
Jalandhar Rural Police arrested 26-year-old Canadian NRI Amritpal Singh Dhillon for the hit-and-run death of 114-year-old marathoner Fauja Singh. Dhillon, driving a Fortuner, fled the scene after the accident on Monday. Police used CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts to identify the vehicle and track Dhillon, who confessed to the crime....
Thai police arrested Wilawan Emsawat for allegedly extorting millions from at least nine Buddhist monks after engaging in sexual relationships with them. The scandal, involving senior monks losing their status, has prompted a review of temple finances and regulations. Emsawat, who allegedly spent the extorted money on gambling,...
In Cambodia, African giant pouched rats are proving invaluable in detecting landmines. Trained by APOPO, these rats' keen sense of smell allows them to quickly locate TNT, a key component in most landmines. Rat handlers like Mott Sreymom express high confidence in their effectiveness, highlighting the rats' reliability and...
Bradley John Murdoch, the "Outback Killer," died at age 67 without revealing the location of British backpacker Peter Falconio's remains, leaving the 24-year-old cold case unsolved. Murdoch, convicted in 2005 of Falconio's murder and the attempted kidnapping of his girlfriend, Joanne Lees, consistently maintained his innocence. Police have...
