Biden to campaign for Harris in battleground PA

President Joe Biden announced that he will campaign for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state for the upcoming presidential election. Biden, who recently decided to withdraw from the race against Donald Trump, stated in an interview with CBS that he plans to support Harris and participate in campaign efforts in Pennsylvania and other states. Harris leads Trump in recent polls in … Continue reading Biden to campaign for Harris in battleground PA

‘One of the most violent’ Jan. 6 rioters receives a 20-year prison sentence

David Dempsey, a supporter of Donald Trump who participated in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for assaulting police officers. Dempsey, who had expressed a desire to hang Democratic politicians and was one of the most violent rioters during the attack, used various objects as weapons against law enforcement. This is the second-longest sentence handed … Continue reading ‘One of the most violent’ Jan. 6 rioters receives a 20-year prison sentence

Gunman dies after shootout, hours-long standoff with cops near Ohio State campus

A gunman who barricaded himself in a building near Ohio State University and exchanged gunfire with police during an hours-long standoff was pronounced dead on Sunday. The incident began around 8 a.m. when the suspect allegedly broke into a building on the university’s south campus in Columbus, Ohio, and fired a gun. Police responded, witnessed the suspect reloading, and then saw him barricade himself inside. … Continue reading Gunman dies after shootout, hours-long standoff with cops near Ohio State campus

Murder suspect now accused of bank robbery a week before

Zachary Babitz, accused of shooting and killing 83-year-old Gordon Wilson during a carjacking in Santa Fe, now faces additional charges for allegedly robbing a Wells Fargo bank in Albuquerque a week earlier. Albuquerque police linked Babitz to the robbery through surveillance and GPS data from an ankle monitor he was wearing as part of his probation for a previous armed robbery. The monitor reportedly placed … Continue reading Murder suspect now accused of bank robbery a week before

Ferguson officer ‘fighting for his life’ and several arrested after protests

A Ferguson, Missouri, police officer, Travis Brown, is “fighting for his life” after being severely injured during protests on Friday night, marking the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown’s shooting. A 28-year-old suspect has been charged in the assault, and several other protesters are in custody. The protests were initially peaceful but turned violent when some demonstrators damaged the police station’s fence. Officer Brown was injured … Continue reading Ferguson officer ‘fighting for his life’ and several arrested after protests

House explosion in Maryland kills 2 and damages nearby homes

A house explosion in Bel Air, Maryland, early Sunday killed two people and displaced 12 families, likely due to a gas leak, according to fire officials. The blast, which was felt and heard by neighbors, damaged nearby homes and left one person dead at the scene, with a second body later found in the rubble. The explosion heavily damaged a neighboring house, injuring a woman … Continue reading House explosion in Maryland kills 2 and damages nearby homes

Man held for climbing Eiffel Tower on final Olympics day

A man was arrested on Sunday for climbing the Eiffel Tower just hours before the Olympics closing ceremony, according to Paris police. The man was spotted around 14:45 local time and quickly apprehended by officers. His motivation and nationality remain unclear. Social media videos show the shirtless man scaling the tower above the Olympic rings, which have adorned it during the summer games. The area … Continue reading Man held for climbing Eiffel Tower on final Olympics day

Residents of Serbia’s lithium-rich region vow to block EU-backed mining

Zlatko Kokanović, a 48-year-old Serbian farmer, is fiercely opposed to a proposed lithium mine in his farming valley, vowing to resist its opening at any cost. The Jadar valley in western Serbia, rich in lithium, has become a battleground, with the government seeing the mine as an economic boon, while critics fear it will cause irreversible environmental damage. The project, led by Rio Tinto, has … Continue reading Residents of Serbia’s lithium-rich region vow to block EU-backed mining

Zelensky says Russian forces started fire at Russian-controlled nuclear plant

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russian forces of starting a fire at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in southern Ukraine, sharing a video of smoke rising from the plant. While radiation levels remained normal, Zelensky condemned Russia for using the plant to “blackmail Ukraine and the world.” Ukrainian and Russian officials exchanged blame for the incident, with Russia accusing Ukraine of a drone strike … Continue reading Zelensky says Russian forces started fire at Russian-controlled nuclear plant

Japanese urged to avoid panic-buying as megaquake fears spread

Authorities in Japan urged residents not to hoard supplies as anxiety over a potential megaquake led to a surge in demand for disaster kits and essentials on Saturday. Following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in the south that injured 14 people, the weather agency issued its first advisory warning of an increased likelihood of a major quake. In Tokyo, supermarkets began rationing items like bottled water, … Continue reading Japanese urged to avoid panic-buying as megaquake fears spread

People flee wildfire near Athens as it spreads ‘like lightning’

A fast-moving wildfire near Athens forced residents to flee their homes on Sunday as hot, windy weather fueled the blaze, which burned trees, houses, and cars, sending smoke over the Greek capital. Over 400 firefighters, supported by aircraft, battled the fire that rapidly reached the village of Varnavas, 35 km north of Athens. Gale-force winds caused the flames to spread quickly, engulfing the area. As … Continue reading People flee wildfire near Athens as it spreads ‘like lightning’

New artifacts found in “holy grail” of shipwrecks that sank 3 centuries ago with billions of dollars in treasure

Colombia’s government announced the discovery of new artifacts from the legendary Spanish galleon San Jose, following the first robotic exploration of the shipwreck, which sank in 1708 near Cartagena. The San Jose, often called the “holy grail” of shipwrecks, is believed to hold treasures worth billions. The recent exploration, covering an area equivalent to 40 soccer fields, revealed new items including an anchor, jugs, and … Continue reading New artifacts found in “holy grail” of shipwrecks that sank 3 centuries ago with billions of dollars in treasure

Archaeologists make ‘groundbreaking’ discovery at Biblical site where Jesus is said to have performed miracles

Archaeologists may have uncovered evidence of a long-lost synagogue in the ancient Israeli city of Chorazin, where Jesus is said to have performed miracles. While excavating a third-century synagogue in Korazim National Park, they discovered the remains of an older temple beneath it, potentially dating back to the first century. The excavation revealed pottery, coins, and large boulders, suggesting the site could be the synagogue … Continue reading Archaeologists make ‘groundbreaking’ discovery at Biblical site where Jesus is said to have performed miracles

Ancient pyramid collapses in Mexico in ‘supernatural sign of impending doom’, warns tribe who built it

A Mexican pyramid used by the ancient Purépecha tribe for human sacrifices has partially collapsed after severe storms on July 30, leading descendants to fear it may be a “supernatural sign of impending doom” and a possible natural disaster. The Yácata pyramid, located at the Ihuatzio archaeological site in Michoacán, suffered significant damage due to heavy rainfall and prior drought conditions. The Mexican National Institute … Continue reading Ancient pyramid collapses in Mexico in ‘supernatural sign of impending doom’, warns tribe who built it

Chinese rocket stage breaks up into cloud of more than 700 pieces of space debris

A Chinese Long March 6A rocket’s upper stage has fragmented into over 700 pieces of space debris, raising concerns about orbital safety. The rocket, launched on August 6 carrying 18 satellites, experienced a breakup event confirmed by U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) on August 8. Initially, 50 pieces of debris were detected, but further analysis by LeoLabs suggests there are at least 700, potentially more than … Continue reading Chinese rocket stage breaks up into cloud of more than 700 pieces of space debris

Sun unleashes X-class solar flare, blasts 3rd coronal mass ejection toward Earth in a week

Three coronal mass ejections (CMEs) are currently heading toward Earth, potentially increasing the chances of seeing auroras across the northern U.S. and Europe this weekend. These CMEs, which are massive bursts of magnetic field and plasma from solar flares, could trigger geomagnetic storms that create the vibrant auroras. The CMEs, originating from solar flares on August 7 and 8, coincide with the peak of the … Continue reading Sun unleashes X-class solar flare, blasts 3rd coronal mass ejection toward Earth in a week

NASA shuts down NEOWISE asteroid hunter after almost 15 years in space

NASA’s asteroid-hunting mission NEOWISE has officially ended after nearly 15 years in orbit. Engineers sent a final command to shut down the spacecraft on August 8. Originally launched in 2009 as WISE (Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer) to scan the infrared sky, the mission was later extended and renamed NEOWISE to focus on tracking near-Earth objects. Over its extended mission, NEOWISE discovered over 3,000 near-Earth objects … Continue reading NASA shuts down NEOWISE asteroid hunter after almost 15 years in space

Google’s robot beats humans at table tennis

DeepMind, an AI division of Google’s parent company Alphabet, successfully trained a robotic arm to play table tennis, achieving a 13 out of 29 win rate against human opponents of varying skill levels. The robot was trained using a combination of computer simulations and real-world data, allowing it to master techniques like returning serves and hitting topspins. While the robot excelled against beginners and amateurs, … Continue reading Google’s robot beats humans at table tennis

Boston implements traffic flow changes recommended by artificial intelligence

Boston has implemented AI-driven traffic changes at four intersections, aiming to reduce congestion and emissions. The city partnered with Google’s Project Green Light, which uses AI to analyze traffic patterns and suggest signal timing adjustments. Since February, this collaboration has helped optimize hundreds of intersections. Recent changes in the Fenway-Kenmore, Mission Hill, and Jamaica Plain neighborhoods have already cut stop-and-go traffic by over 50% at … Continue reading Boston implements traffic flow changes recommended by artificial intelligence

OpenAI warns people might become emotionally reliant on its ChatGPT voice mode

OpenAI has raised concerns that its new ChatGPT voice mode, which sounds human-like, could lead some users to become emotionally reliant on the technology. The company highlighted the risks associated with its lifelike audio capabilities, including the potential for people to form connections with the AI, reducing their need for human interaction. While this could help lonely individuals, it might also negatively impact healthy relationships. … Continue reading OpenAI warns people might become emotionally reliant on its ChatGPT voice mode

Bitcoin plunged 28%. Institutional investors bought the dip

The crypto markets are stabilizing after a turbulent week that tested institutional investors’ reactions to significant market swings, common in the digital currency space. A sell-off in bitcoin and ether earlier in the week wiped out $367 billion in value, but new investors showed resilience, with spot ether ETFs seeing net inflows of $120 million, particularly when prices were low. While bitcoin ETFs initially saw … Continue reading Bitcoin plunged 28%. Institutional investors bought the dip

Retailers rollout Halloween earlier-than-ever

Retailers are starting the Halloween season earlier than ever, stocking shelves with spooky items alongside back-to-school supplies, a trend dubbed “Summerween.” This early push, popularized by the show “Gravity Falls” and celebrated on TikTok, comes amid growing consumer financial stress, with rising credit card debt and shrinking savings. Despite this, Halloween spending remains strong, as consumers continue to splurge on seasonal goods, CNN has reported. … Continue reading Retailers rollout Halloween earlier-than-ever

Stocks Make Comeback at End of Dizzying Week

A late-week rebound in stocks led to the biggest back-to-back market gains of 2024, nearly erasing the S&P 500’s earlier losses from a volatile week. This brief period of stability contrasts with the recent turmoil in global markets, driven by concerns over the Federal Reserve’s response to weak economic data and uncertainty surrounding Japan’s policy decisions. Despite the recovery, the S&P 500 ended its fourth … Continue reading Stocks Make Comeback at End of Dizzying Week

Judge OKs special counsel’s request for three-week delay in election-subversion case against Trump

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has approved a three-week delay in Donald Trump’s federal election case following a request from special counsel Jack Smith. This is the first time Smith has sought a delay in the case, where Trump is charged with conspiring to overturn the 2020 election. The delay comes after the Supreme Court ruled that Trump has “absolute immunity” from some allegations, leaving … Continue reading Judge OKs special counsel’s request for three-week delay in election-subversion case against Trump

Tim Walz ‘misspoke’ when he discussed using weapons ‘in war,’ campaign says

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz “misspoke” in a 2018 video where he discussed handling weapons “in war,” according to a statement from the Harris campaign on Friday. The clarification follows criticism from Republicans, including vice presidential candidate JD Vance, who questioned Walz’s military record. The Harris campaign emphasized that Walz did handle military weapons and strongly believes they should be restricted to trained military personnel, contrasting … Continue reading Tim Walz ‘misspoke’ when he discussed using weapons ‘in war,’ campaign says