Proud Boy on house arrest in Jan. 6 case disappears ahead of sentencing
Authorities were searching Friday for a member of the Proud Boys extremist group who disappeared days before his sentencing in a U.S. Capitol riot case, where prosecutors are seeking more than a decade in prison
2023-08-18 23:46
Hunter Biden is a sensitive topic that advisers rarely broach with the president
Long among the most sensitive subjects inside the West Wing, Hunter Biden's legal saga now appears destined to play out
2023-08-18 23:27
Ukraine war troop deaths and wounded nearing 500,000, say US officials
The number of troops killed or wounded in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion is approaching 500,000, according to US officials, in a harrowing estimate not accounting for civilian deaths. Russia’s military casualties are approaching 300,000, including as many as 120,000 deaths, while may Ukraine have lost 70,000 troops, with between 100,000 and 120,000 injured, officials in Washington were reported as saying on Friday by the New York Times. More follows...
2023-08-18 23:27
Ex-wife charged in ambush-style killing of Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan
The ex-wife of a Microsoft executive who was gunned down in front of his young daughter has been charged with first-degree murder
2023-08-18 23:22
Federal judge denies Trump's attempt to delay a second trial with E. Jean Carroll
A federal judge in Manhattan on Friday denied Donald Trump's latest attempt to delay a defamation trial with writer E. Jean Carroll set for January.
2023-08-18 23:22
Chess chiefs ask why it's still mostly a man's game. Culture, but hormones and endurance too?
A top global chess official is calling for more research into whether factors like hormone levels and physical endurance might have an impact on players’ abilities at the game, which remains overwhelmingly a preserve of men
2023-08-18 23:19
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, a fierce Ron DeSantis critic, qualifies for GOP presidential debate
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez says he's qualified for next week’s Republican opening presidential debate
2023-08-18 22:55
Argentina's Milei meets IMF representatives after market turmoil
By Jorgelina do Rosario LONDON (Reuters) -Argentina presidential candidate Javier Milei met International Monetary Fund (IMF) representatives on Friday, just
2023-08-18 22:54
Philadelphia Police officials change department's account of a deadly police shooting after reviewing body-camera footage
A man shot and killed Monday by a Philadelphia Police Department officer was inside a vehicle during the shooting -- not outside, as officers originally said -- the police commissioner announced.
2023-08-18 22:48
Influencer Caleb Coffee hospitalised after falling off cliff in Hawaii
Influencer Caleb Coffee has been hospitalised after falling off a cliff during a hike in Hawaii, according to a GoFundMe page created by his sister. On Thursday 17 August, Coffee’s sister Peyton created the page, where she revealed that her brother is in the intensive care unit with a spinal fracture and broken femur, elbow and wrist. His sister also states that they don’t know the “extent” of his injuries yet, but that they also include “multiple gouges and burns throughout his entire body” According to the GoFundMe, Coffee was hiking with three friends when he “slipped and fell off a 60-80ft cliff onto lava rock”. He was reportedly airlifted to a nearby hospital, with Peyton telling fans that her brother “hasn’t been able to hold down food”. “The medics have informed us more injuries will most likely pop up over the next few weeks…” she added. As of Friday, the GoFundMe has raised $16,000 of its $100,000 goal. Coffee, who has more than 11 million followers on TikTok, updated his followers with a video posted to the platform on Thursday, where he wrote that it’s a “miracle” he’s alive. “Hey everybody, I just want to give a massive thank you to anyone that’s trying to help me or support me right now and I wanted to let you guys know a little update I just found out, that my neck and spine is not broken. Phew,” the TikToker said in the video, which he filmed from his hospital bed. More follows... Read More Schoolboy almost dies from swallowing magnets for TikTok challenge Woman shares honest review of New York City apartment TikTok mom slammed after making 5-year-old son run in 104 degree heat
2023-08-18 22:45
DonorsChoose sees banner donation year with help from Gates Foundation and millions of small gifts
DonorsChoose has seen a banner year for donations in 2023, setting records by collecting nearly $10 million during Teacher Appreciation Week in May
2023-08-18 22:29
Hurricane Hilary: Category 4 hurricane approaches California
Hilary is expected to become a tropical storm - the first in 80 years to make landfall in California.
2023-08-18 22:27
