Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has been dismissed by the Constitutional Court for appointing a former lawyer with a criminal record to his cabinet. The court ruled that Srettha violated ethical rules, leading to his removal less than a year into his term. He is the third Thai PM in 16 years to be removed by the same court. An interim leader will take over … Continue reading Thai court dismisses PM for violating constitution
Vice President Kamala Harris plans to propose the first federal ban on “corporate price-gouging” in the food and grocery industries, as part of her broader economic platform. The ban aims to address excessive pricing unrelated to business costs, which Harris argues is evident in rising grocery bills. The proposal, part of her presidential campaign, will be unveiled at a rally in North Carolina, where she … Continue reading Harris to propose federal ban on ‘corporate price-gouging’ in food and groceries
A grieving Ohio family is seeking answers after 21-year-old U.S. Army Specialist Jacob Ashton was found dead at Fort Drum, New York, on August 5. Ashton, who had always dreamed of serving in the military, was stationed at the base following a deployment to Iraq. His family describes him as a kind and helpful person who was looking forward to returning home to become a … Continue reading US soldier found dead at military base, roommate charged with murder
One person is dead, and three others are hospitalized following a shooting at a condo in east Colorado Springs. Police responded to the Sandcreek Commons Condos after reports of gunshots around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, finding three victims with gunshot wounds. A fourth victim was later found at a nearby convenience store. Authorities believe all four individuals were connected and that the shooting was not random, … Continue reading 4 shot, 1 dead in shooting in East Colorado Springs
A Chicago school district official, Vera Liddell, 68, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for stealing $1.5 million worth of chicken wings during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the director of food services for Harvey School District 152, Liddell placed unauthorized orders for over 11,000 cases of chicken wings meant for student take-home meals from July 2020 to February 2022. The fraud was uncovered … Continue reading Chicago-area school worker gets 9-year sentence for stealing $1.5M worth of chicken wings
A 37-year-old female backpacker from Battle Creek, Michigan, died of unknown medical complications while hiking at Isle Royale National Park on Monday. She was hiking near LeSage Lake when she suddenly became unable to walk, lost consciousness, and stopped breathing. Despite CPR efforts, she could not be resuscitated. Due to the park’s remote location, a ranger and EMTs stayed with her and her partner until … Continue reading Backpacker dies of unknown medical complications at Isle Royale National Park
An Iowa man, David Carpenter, 48, has been charged with attempted murder and child endangerment after allegedly shooting his father, William Carpenter, in the face during an argument over his “stinky feet.” The incident occurred at their Burlington home, where two children were present. David reportedly admitted to retrieving a firearm during the argument and accidentally firing it at his father. William Carpenter sustained non-life-threatening … Continue reading Son shot father in the face over argument about his ‘stinky feet’: cops
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukrainian forces have taken full control of the Russian town of Sudzha in the Kursk region, marking the largest town reportedly seized by Ukraine so far. The town, with a prewar population of around 5,000, is strategically important due to its role in Russian natural gas flows to Europe. Zelenskyy mentioned that a Ukrainian military command office is being … Continue reading Zelensky says Kyiv troops have full control of Russian town of Sudzha
A worker at a remote radar station on Brevoort Island, Nunavut, was killed by two polar bears in the Canadian Arctic, according to the facility’s operator, Nasittuq Corp. The incident occurred on Thursday, but the victim’s name has not been released. Nasittuq expressed condolences and is providing support to the victim’s family and affected employees. Polar bear attacks are extremely rare, and an investigation is … Continue reading 2 polar bears kill worker at remote radar station in Canada in rare attack
A Russian court sentenced Ksenia Karelina, a 33-year-old Russian-American woman, to 12 years in prison for treason after she donated just over $50 to a US-based charity supporting Ukraine. Karelina, who pleaded guilty, was arrested in Yekaterinburg while visiting her grandparents. The trial was held behind closed doors, and investigators claimed her donation was intended to purchase equipment and ammunition for the Ukrainian army. Her … Continue reading Russian court gives 12-year treason sentence to Russian-American over $50 charity donation
The Wall Street Journal reported that a small Ukrainian sabotage team blew up the Nord Stream gas pipeline in an operation initially approved by President Zelenskiy but later called off. Despite the cancellation, the mission proceeded, allegedly led by a Ukrainian general. Ukrainian officials have denied involvement, and the incident remains under investigation by German authorities. The explosion, which damaged the pipeline in September 2022, … Continue reading Ukrainian team blew up Nord Stream pipeline, claims report
North Korea is finally reopening to foreign tourists in December, allowing visitors to the northern city of Samjiyon after nearly five years of pandemic-induced isolation. Tour operators in China are buzzing with excitement, though some remain skeptical—”I’ll believe it when I see it,” says one expert, echoing what we’re all thinking. While the rest of the country might still be off-limits, Samjiyon, at the base … Continue reading North Korea to reopen for tourism after five years
Kim Dotcom, founder of the defunct filesharing site Megaupload, is set to be extradited to the US after New Zealand’s justice minister, Paul Goldsmith, signed the order. Dotcom, who has been fighting extradition since 2012, faces charges including copyright infringement, money laundering, and racketeering. The New Zealand courts have upheld his extradition multiple times, with the most recent decision allowing Dotcom time to consider his … Continue reading Kim Dotcom to be extradited from New Zealand to US
Archaeologists in northwestern England have uncovered a beautifully preserved Roman mosaic in Wroxeter, once the fourth-largest city in Roman Britain. The mosaic, featuring vibrant colors and images of fish and dolphins, was likely part of a wealthy individual’s dining room designed to impress guests. This is the first mosaic found at Wroxeter since 1859. The mosaic’s preservation is attributed to being buried under building debris, … Continue reading Mosaic buried for thousands of years uncovered by archaeologists
Russia launched its 89th cargo mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on August 14, sending the uncrewed Progress MS-28 spacecraft into orbit atop a Soyuz rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The craft, carrying nearly three tons of supplies, is set to dock with the ISS on August 17. This mission follows the departure of the Progress MS-26 vehicle, which recently burned up … Continue reading Russia launches 89th Progress cargo spacecraft to ISS
Cryptocurrency speculator Chun Wang has purchased a SpaceX multi-day flight, marking the first crewed space mission in polar orbit, set to launch later this year. Named “Fram2” after a historic polar expedition ship, the mission will use SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule. Wang, who paid for the mission, has invited three Arctic specialists to join him: Norwegian filmmaker Jannicke Mikkelsen, Australian explorer Eric … Continue reading Crypto magnate buys SpaceX mission for private polar spaceflight expedition
Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have detected a component of water in the form of rust on the metal-rich asteroid Psyche. This discovery offers new insights into the asteroid’s composition and formation. Psyche, a large and unusually shiny asteroid in the main belt between Mars and Jupiter, was once thought to be entirely metallic and potentially the core of a planetesimal. However, … Continue reading James Webb telescope detects signs of rust on priceless, metal-rich asteroid Psyche
Residents of Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward have noticed a new security presence patrolling the streets—a robot named “Spunky.” Spunky, a K-5 robot created by Knightscope, patrols the sidewalks in front of Station 464 & 496 Apartments on Boulevard NE, a busy area that has seen a rise in crime. Weighing over 400 pounds and standing 5’6″, Spunky uses five sensors to navigate, record its surroundings, … Continue reading Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward gets security Robot
Around four months after a hacking group claimed to have stolen sensitive personal data from a major data broker, a member of the group has reportedly released most of it for free on an online marketplace. The breach, which includes Social Security numbers and other sensitive information, poses significant risks for identity theft and fraud, according to Teresa Murray, a consumer watchdog director. The group, … Continue reading Hackers may have stolen Social Security numbers of every American
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed optimism on Wednesday that the Senate could pass a bipartisan crypto regulation bill before the year’s end, offering renewed hope to the long-stalled industry. Speaking at a virtual fundraiser, “Crypto4Harris,” Schumer emphasized the possibility of passing legislation despite current political divisions. The event, supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign, featured notable figures like billionaire Mark Cuban and senators … Continue reading Schumer says a crypto bill can pass Senate this year
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is expected to take a more cautious approach to raising interest rates to avoid rapid yen appreciation following recent global market turmoil, according to Fitch Solutions’ BMI. The BOJ is now predicted to hike rates by only 25 basis points to 0.50% this year, down from a previously expected 50 bps increase. This cautious stance follows the unwinding of the … Continue reading Bank of Japan will take longer to hike rates given the yen’s rapid strengthening
Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff expressed surprise at the high cost of groceries, despite his expertise in inflation. During an appearance on “Mornings with Maria,” Rogoff noted that while inflation is declining, prices continue to rise, which he finds difficult to accept. He emphasized that prices likely won’t decrease, even as inflation eases. Rogoff also commented on the Federal Reserve’s approach, predicting internal disagreements about the … Continue reading Harvard economist says food prices are leaving him in ‘state of shock’
Former President Donald Trump announced a plan to combat inflation by cutting energy prices in half, securing borders, bringing supply chains back to the U.S., and reducing regulatory burdens. Speaking in Asheville, North Carolina, Trump criticized the Biden-Harris administration’s energy policies, which he claims have fueled inflation. He vowed to reverse these policies, halt electric vehicle mandates, and impose tariffs of 10-20% on imports from … Continue reading Trump Promises to ‘End the Era of Inflation, Mayhem, and Misery’
Republican Royce White has won the Minnesota primary election, defeating Joe Fraser with 38% of the vote. \White, a former NBA player and Minneapolis native, will now face incumbent Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar in the November election. White, who aims to attract younger and minority voters to the GOP, secured the party’s nomination despite Fraser’s initial frontrunner status and support from several establishment Republicans, CBS … Continue reading Royce White wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate to face off against Sen. Amy Klobuchar
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar secured a decisive victory in the Democratic primary for Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, defeating Don Samuels by 13 percentage points in a rematch of their close 2022 race. Omar, in her third term, received 56.2% of the vote compared to Samuels’ 42.9%, according to unofficial results. This district, known for its strong Democratic leaning, is expected to easily re-elect Omar in … Continue reading Rep. Ilhan Omar defeats Don Samuels in Democratic primary for Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District
