A debate in the Turkish parliament over restoring the parliamentary mandate of jailed opposition member Can Atalay erupted into a brawl on Friday, leaving at least two lawmakers injured. Atalay, a lawyer and rights activist sentenced to 18 years in prison in 2022, was elected to parliament in 2023 but was stripped of his mandate. During the debate, tensions escalated when Workers’ Party MP Ahmet … Continue reading Bloody brawl in Turkey’s parliament
Muhammad Yunus, the interim leader of Bangladesh, delivered his first major policy address, pledging continued support for the Rohingya refugees and a commitment to maintaining Bangladesh’s crucial garment trade. Yunus emphasized the need for international efforts to repatriate the Rohingya to Myanmar safely and highlighted the importance of protecting Bangladesh’s textile industry, which accounts for 85% of the country’s $55 billion in annual exports. He … Continue reading Bangladesh’s Yunus promises support to Rohingya in first policy speech
Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz campaigned in western Pennsylvania on Sunday, just before the Democratic National Convention. Pennsylvania, a key battleground state with 19 electoral votes, has seen significant attention from both campaigns. Harris and Walz focused on swing areas during their bus tour, while former President Trump held a rally in the state the previous day. Both campaigns are heavily … Continue reading Harris, Trump, hold dueling campaign events
George Santos is expected to plead guilty to federal fraud charges during a hearing on Monday in Long Island, according to sources. The former Republican congressman, who faces 23 felony charges related to defrauding donors, lying about his finances, and misusing unemployment benefits, could avoid a trial scheduled for next month. The specific charges to which he will plead guilty and the potential sentence are … Continue reading Santos Expected to Plead Guilty To Fraud Charges
Gianfranco Torres-Navarro, a reputed Peruvian gang leader accused of 23 murders, was arrested by U.S. immigration authorities in Endicott, New York. Torres-Navarro, leader of the gang “Los Killers,” had entered the U.S. illegally in May and was wanted in Peru for numerous violent crimes, including the extortion of construction companies and the killing of rivals. His girlfriend, Mishelle Sol Ivanna Ortíz Ubillús, who played a … Continue reading US arrests reputed Peruvian gang leader wanted for 23 killings in his home country
A suspected murder-suicide at a Taco Bell drive-thru in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, has left investigators puzzled, as the shooter and victim appeared to be strangers. On Wednesday evening, 53-year-old Jason Williams shot 25-year-old Megan Keleman following a brief altercation after she pulled in front of him in the drive-thru. Williams then shot himself. Keleman’s death was ruled a homicide, while Williams’ was ruled a suicide, … Continue reading Ohio man shoots 25-year-old woman outside Taco Bell in suspected murder-suicide, did not know victim
U.S. Air Force security guards exchanged gunfire with unidentified individuals who opened fire at the entrance of Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas early Saturday morning. The incident, which occurred around 4:30 a.m. CST, resulted in no injuries. Security personnel returned fire at a passing vehicle, but the motive and details of the attack remain unclear. The San Antonio Police Department is leading the investigation. … Continue reading Texas Military Base Takes on Armed Shooters at Entrance
A couple is suing Emory University Hospital Midtown in Atlanta after the hospital allegedly lost part of a patient’s skull following brain surgery. Fernando Cluster required emergency surgery in September 2022 to treat a brain hemorrhage, during which a portion of his skull was removed. When the hospital attempted to retrieve the bone flap for a follow-up surgery in November, they reportedly found multiple bone … Continue reading Couple sues Atlanta hospital for allegedly losing part of patient’s skull following brain surgery
A deputy in Paulding County, Georgia, was killed on Saturday evening while responding to a domestic dispute, marking the first line-of-duty death for the local sheriff’s office. Deputy Brandon Cunningham, 30, and another deputy were ambushed by gunfire upon arriving at the scene. Cunningham was fatally shot, and the female victim involved in the dispute was also shot and hospitalized in stable condition. The suspected … Continue reading Georgia deputy killed in ‘ambush’ while responding to domestic dispute
An Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon killed 10 people, including a woman and her two children, in one of the deadliest incidents along the Lebanon-Israel border during the current conflict. The strike targeted a building in Nabatieh, which Israel claimed was a Hezbollah weapons depot, a claim denied by the building’s owner. In response, Hezbollah launched rocket attacks on a kibbutz in northern Israel … Continue reading Israeli strike in Lebanon kills 10, health ministry says
At least 23 people were injured when two gondolas of a Ferris wheel caught fire at the Highfield Festival near Leipzig, Germany. The fire began in one gondola and spread to another, causing burn injuries to four people and one person to suffer injuries from a fall. Others, including first responders and police officers, were hospitalized for possible smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire … Continue reading At least 23 injured when fire breaks out on a Ferris wheel in Germany
The UK government plans to classify extreme misogyny as a form of extremism under its revised counter-extremism strategy. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has ordered a review to address the rising threats from harmful ideologies, including hatred of women. The review will focus on the increase in online and street extremism, including Islamist, far-right, and misogynistic ideologies. It will also explore the radicalization of young people … Continue reading Misogyny to be treated as extremism by UK govt
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s east coast triggered an eruption of the Shiveluch volcano, sending an ash column 5 miles into the air. The volcano is located 280 miles from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in the Kamchatka region. Despite the significant seismic activity, there are no reports of injuries or major damage, though buildings are being inspected, CNN has reported. No tsunami warnings were issued by Russian authorities, … Continue reading Volcano erupts in Russia after 7.0-mag quake, sending ash column 5 miles high
Ukraine and Russia were set to engage in indirect talks in Doha, mediated by Qatar, to negotiate an agreement halting strikes on energy and power infrastructure, effectively offering a partial cease-fire. However, these discussions were disrupted by Ukraine’s unexpected incursion into Russia’s Kursk region. The planned summit, which had not been previously reported, was postponed, with a video conference now scheduled for August 22, the … Continue reading Ukraine’s offensive derails secret efforts for partial cease-fire with Russia, officials say
Archaeologists excavating a cemetery in Suzdal, Russia, uncovered two medieval skeletons buried with battle axes and equestrian gear, suggesting they were high-status individuals. The site, known as the Gnezdilovo burial ground, has been under study since 2020. Among the discoveries, a burial of a 35- to 40-year-old man featured artifacts like a bronze lyre-shaped belt buckle and a metal battle ax popular in the 11th … Continue reading Battle axes unearthed in a cemetery in Russia may have belonged to 11th-century taxmen
Astronauts are preparing for lunar construction in anticipation of NASA’s Artemis missions, which aim to land astronauts on the moon by 2026 and eventually establish a permanent base. To support this goal, an experiment on the International Space Station is testing cement-mixing techniques using simulated lunar soil. NASA is exploring ways to construct habitats on the moon more economically by using local materials, potentially reducing … Continue reading Astronauts on ISS practice moon base cement-mixing tech in microgravity
On August 15, a SpaceX Falcon 9 launched two Maxar Intelligence imaging satellites, known as Maxar-2, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This launch, SpaceX’s 79th of 2024, is the second of three missions to deploy Maxar’s WorldView Legion constellation of six high-resolution imaging satellites. The Falcon 9’s first stage booster successfully returned to Cape Canaveral, and both satellites were confirmed to be deployed about … Continue reading SpaceX launches second pair of Maxar WorldView Legion imaging satellites
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, stranded on the International Space Station (ISS due to delays with the Boeing Starliner, have adapted to their extended stay. Initially planned for a short mission, the astronauts have now been aboard for over two months, with their return possibly delayed until February 2025. Due to limited sleeping quarters, Wilmore has been “roughing it” by sleeping in a … Continue reading Astronaut stuck on the ISS is roughing it in a sleeping bag over in the Japanese space module
Apple is reportedly developing a tabletop robotic device with an iPad-like display attached to a thin robotic arm, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The arm will allow the display to tilt, rotate 360 degrees, and respond to commands via Siri or Apple Intelligence. The device will offer functionalities like smart home control, home security monitoring, and video conferencing, Nasdaq has reported. Expected to launch by … Continue reading Apple Reportedly Working On Tabletop Robot
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon announced that prices for many groceries and items have fallen, but inflation remains stubborn in dry groceries and processed foods, such as soft drinks. Despite pressuring suppliers to lower prices, some are still pushing for cost increases, which Walmart is resisting. While Walmart’s overall inflation was flat, prices for dairy, eggs, sugar, and meat continued to rise, whereas items like pet … Continue reading Walmart says prices are coming down, except in one key area
This summer has seen a wave of job cuts across various industries, including tech, media, and automotive, with thousands of layoffs expected. Cisco announced plans to lay off 7% of its workforce as part of a restructuring effort, while Intel plans to cut 15,000 jobs to reduce costs by $10 billion by 2025. Paramount Global began slashing 15% of its U.S. workforce, primarily in marketing, … Continue reading Layoffs announced at multiple companies this summer
Stocks surged on Thursday as investor confidence grew following positive consumer and labor data that eased recession fears. The Dow Jones rose 554 points (1.39%) to 40,563.06, the S&P 500 gained 1.61% to 5,543.22, and the Nasdaq climbed 2.34% to 17,594.50. Strong retail sales and a drop in jobless claims boosted the market, which has rebounded from earlier August losses, CNBC has reported. The S&P … Continue reading Stocks close higher Thursday
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated that he does not recognize Nicolás Maduro as the winner of Venezuela’s recent presidential election and suggested that Maduro should consider calling for a new vote. Lula emphasized that Maduro, with six months left in his term, could create an electoral committee and allow international observers to monitor a new election. Brazil, along with Colombia and Mexico, … Continue reading Brazil’s Lula says Maduro could call for a new election in Venezuela
Businessman Eric Hovde won the Wisconsin Republican primary for the Senate, setting up a crucial race against Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin. Hovde, backed by former President Trump, easily defeated his primary opponents, while Baldwin ran unopposed. Baldwin’s seat is a key target in the fight for Senate control, and she has built a strong campaign, particularly in rural areas. Hovde, who previously ran for the … Continue reading Matchup set between Tammy Baldwin and Eric Hovde in key Wisconsin Senate race
In 2016, then-U.S. Representative Tim Walz did not correct a CSPAN host who incorrectly stated that he had served in Afghanistan, despite having never been deployed there. This incident, among others, has drawn criticism from some Republicans, including accusations of “stolen valor” from his opponent, Sen. J.D. Vance, since Walz was chosen as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate. Walz has strongly defended his military … Continue reading Tim Walz previously faced criticism over the way he characterized his military service
