Politics

Giuliani said he and Trump were selling pardons for $2 million apiece, ex-aide claims

Court documents reveal that a former aide to Rudolph Giuliani, former attorney for Donald Trump, has made a shocking claim. According to Noelle Dunphy, a New York-based public relations professional who is currently suing Giuliani for various misconduct, Giuliani informed her that both he and President Trump were involved in offering presidential pardons for $2 million each, the Independent reported. Dunphy’s complaint against Giuliani includes … Continue reading Giuliani said he and Trump were selling pardons for $2 million apiece, ex-aide claims

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U.S. News

1 dead after fire erupts at Marathon Galveston Bay refinery

Officials have confirmed that a fire at the Marathon Galveston Bay refinery in Texas City resulted in one fatality, while two contract workers were taken to the hospital with injuries, according to Marathon. The fire broke out in a unit around 9:30 on Monday morning and was brought under control within a few hours, as reported by city officials. Fortunately, there was no need for … Continue reading 1 dead after fire erupts at Marathon Galveston Bay refinery

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U.S. News

Supreme Court sides with Alabama inmate who seeks to die by nitrogen gas

The Supreme Court made a ruling on Monday in favor of a death row inmate from Alabama whose scheduled execution by lethal injection was halted by the state. The inmate is seeking to be executed by nitrogen gas instead. Alabama had requested the intervention of the high court, arguing that a lower court had disregarded Supreme Court precedent, which requires an inmate to demonstrate that … Continue reading Supreme Court sides with Alabama inmate who seeks to die by nitrogen gas

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U.S. News

1,500 grams of cocaine fall out of woman’s fake pregnancy belly during South Carolina traffic stop

Authorities in South Carolina have arrested two individuals who allegedly attempted to traffic illegal drugs using a false pregnancy belly. According to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department, Anthony Miller and Cemeka Mitchem were engaged by deputies during a traffic stop last month. Mitchem, who appeared visibly pregnant, caught the attention of the deputies, as reported by NBC News. The sheriff’s office reported that Miller, the … Continue reading 1,500 grams of cocaine fall out of woman’s fake pregnancy belly during South Carolina traffic stop

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U.S. News

Man’s hand chopped off in sword attack on California street

On Saturday night, a homeless suspect wielding a sword chopped off the hand of a man in California. Authorities in Riverside, located 55 miles east of Los Angeles, were alerted to the horrifying incident when multiple residents called emergency services at around 10:30 p.m. They reported finding a severed hand on the sidewalk in a downtown neighborhood, the New York Post reported. Shortly thereafter, a … Continue reading Man’s hand chopped off in sword attack on California street

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U.S. News

At least 3 people killed and 2 officers wounded in New Mexico shooting

Authorities in the Four Corners region of New Mexico reported a tragic shooting incident on Monday, resulting in the deaths of four individuals, including the suspect, and injuries to two police officers. According to the Farmington police, three civilians were fatally shot, and the suspect was confronted and killed at the scene. The suspect, an 18-year-old individual, was armed with multiple weapons, as confirmed by … Continue reading At least 3 people killed and 2 officers wounded in New Mexico shooting

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World News

NATO mulls future security guarantees for Ukraine but wary of starting wider war

On Monday, the head of the NATO alliance revealed that leaders are engaged in discussions concerning the security of Ukraine and measures to prevent any future aggression from Russia once the conflict is resolved. However, there is a cautious approach to avoid escalating the situation and drawing NATO into a broader conflict, as stated by the NATO Secretary-General, the Associated Press reports. Ukrainian President Volodymyr … Continue reading NATO mulls future security guarantees for Ukraine but wary of starting wider war

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World News

Nigerian chef cooks nonstop for 100 hours, sets new global record

On Monday, a Nigerian chef achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new global record for the longest nonstop cooking session. Hilda Baci dedicated a staggering 100 hours to cooking, surpassing the previous record. Her culinary journey began on Thursday of the previous week, with the goal of surpassing the Guinness World Record of 87 hours and 45 minutes set in 2019 by Indian chef … Continue reading Nigerian chef cooks nonstop for 100 hours, sets new global record

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World News

Fire at New Zealand hostel kills at least 6 people

During the night, a devastating fire engulfed a hostel in the capital city of New Zealand, resulting in the tragic loss of at least six lives and compelling numerous individuals to hastily evacuate the four-story building in their sleepwear. The fire chief, expressing his profound distress, described the incident as his “worst nightmare.” As of now, fifty-two individuals from the Loafers Lodge hostel in Wellington … Continue reading Fire at New Zealand hostel kills at least 6 people

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World News

Chinese Warships Circle Japan Ahead of G-7

A naval surface action group from the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is currently engaged in a circumnavigation of Japan in preparation for the upcoming G-7 summit in Hiroshima later this month. The surface action group consists of several vessels, including the cruiser CNS Lhasa, destroyer CNS Guiyang, frigate CNS Zaozhuang, and fleet oiler CNS Taihu, USNI News reported. At midnight on Thursday, the group … Continue reading Chinese Warships Circle Japan Ahead of G-7

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World News

Virgin Islands subpoenas Musk in Epstein case

According to a court filing on Monday, the CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, has been issued a subpoena by the U.S. Virgin Islands in relation to their lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase. The lawsuit pertains to allegations of sex trafficking involving the late longtime customer of the bank, Jeffrey Epstein, CNBC reported. The Virgin Islands has been unsuccessful in serving Musk with the subpoena, which was … Continue reading Virgin Islands subpoenas Musk in Epstein case

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World News

China sentences 78-year-old US citizen to life in prison on spying charges

On Monday, China handed down a life sentence to a 78-year-old American citizen, John Shing-Wan Leung, on charges of espionage, potentially worsening the already strained relations between Beijing and Washington in recent years. The specific details regarding the accusations against John Shing-Wan Leung, who is also a permanent resident of Hong Kong, have not been made public. On April 15, 2021, Leung was apprehended by … Continue reading China sentences 78-year-old US citizen to life in prison on spying charges

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Politics

Biden calls white supremacy greatest terrorism threat

During his commencement address to Howard University’s graduating class on Saturday, President Joe Biden unequivocally condemned white supremacy as the “most perilous terrorist threat” to the nation. Biden emphasized, “White supremacy… is the singularly most hazardous terrorist threat within our own borders.,” Politico reported. He further clarified that his statement was not influenced by the fact that he was speaking at a historically Black university … Continue reading Biden calls white supremacy greatest terrorism threat

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U.S. News

FBI raids 2 Russian businessmen’s condo in Florida’s Trump Towers

According to a report, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) carried out a raid on a high-end condominium in Trump Towers of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, owned by two Russian businessmen. As per the Miami Herald, a team of FBI special agents and local police conducted the operation in the third building of the luxury complex. The specific target of the search was Unit 4102, … Continue reading FBI raids 2 Russian businessmen’s condo in Florida’s Trump Towers

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U.S. News

Vatican investigates possible miracle in Connecticut church

The investigation findings regarding the reported potential miracle at St. Thomas Church in Thomaston have been forwarded to the Vatican. On March 5, Reverend Joseph Crowley, the pastor of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, which includes St. Thomas Church, brought attention to an unusual occurrence during Holy Communion. A lay person distributing hosts discovered that the wafers in the ciborium had multiplied, the Hartford Courant reported. … Continue reading Vatican investigates possible miracle in Connecticut church

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World News

Ukrainian city rocked by huge explosion

The city of Khmelnytskyi in Ukraine was struck by a massive explosion when 21 drones, allegedly sent by Russia, targeted an army silo, resulting in a colossal fireball and causing injuries to numerous individuals. It seems that Vladimir Putin is directing his focus towards ammunition storage facilities in western Ukraine as Kyiv’s counter-offensive draws near, the Daily Mail reported. The Khmelnytskyi Oblast State Administration reported … Continue reading Ukrainian city rocked by huge explosion

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Politics

Erdogan says he could still win, would accept presidential election runoff

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has maintained a firm grip on his country for two decades, found himself in a closely contested election on Monday. As the final votes were being tallied, it became apparent that a make-or-break runoff against his primary challenger could potentially determine the outcome, the Associated Press reported. The final results, whether they are announced in the coming days or … Continue reading Erdogan says he could still win, would accept presidential election runoff

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Archaeology

Archaeological investigation finds musket balls at Fort Necessity battlefield

Archaeologists at Jumonville Glen in Fayette County have made significant discoveries, unearthing numerous artifacts. The ongoing archaeological investigation at the Fort Necessity battlefield has yielded musket balls, shedding light on the historic battle that marked the beginning of the French and Indian War. These findings hold the potential to provide further insights into the events that unfolded during the battle, contributing to a better understanding … Continue reading Archaeological investigation finds musket balls at Fort Necessity battlefield

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Space

Vast says it will launch its first space station in 2025 on a Falcon 9

On Wednesday, Vast, a private space station company, revealed its plans to launch a commercial space station named “Haven-1” as early as August 2025. This ambitious project involves deploying the space station in low-Earth orbit, followed by the arrival of four commercial astronauts aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft, ArsTechnica reported. Once aboard the Haven-1 space station, the crew will embark on a 30-day mission before … Continue reading Vast says it will launch its first space station in 2025 on a Falcon 9

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Space

Alien rock causes cosmic disturbance in New Jersey home

A New Jersey home’s residents were left startled when a potential meteorite crashed through their roof, rebounded off the hardwood floor, and left a dent in the ceiling before settling down. Fortunately, nobody was harmed during this bizarre incident that occurred on Monday afternoon at a residence on Old Washington Crossing Pennington Road in Hopewell Township. The object, estimated to be 4″ by 6″ in … Continue reading Alien rock causes cosmic disturbance in New Jersey home

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Technology

How Europe is leading the world in building guardrails around AI

Governments worldwide are in a race to establish regulations for artificial intelligence (AI), and the European Union (EU) is at a critical juncture with its draft legislation. On Thursday, a committee of the European Parliament voted to enhance the leading legislative proposal as it progresses towards approval, the Associated Press reported. This is part of the EU’s ongoing endeavor to establish guidelines and safeguards for … Continue reading How Europe is leading the world in building guardrails around AI

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Technology

Mass event will let hackers test limits of AI technology

Soon after ChatGPT was released, hackers wasted no time attempting to “jailbreak” the AI chatbot, trying to bypass its safeguards in order to make it generate inappropriate or offensive content. To address this challenge, OpenAI, along with major AI providers like Google and Microsoft, are collaborating with the Biden administration to invite thousands of hackers to test the limits of their AI technology. The objective … Continue reading Mass event will let hackers test limits of AI technology

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Business

Robinhood announces plans to launch 24-hour trading

Robinhood (HOOD) announced on Wednesday that starting from next Monday, May 16, users will have the ability to trade stocks and ETFs 24 hours a day, five days a week. The expanded trading hours, from 8:00 a.m. ET on Monday to 8:00 p.m. ET on Friday, were unveiled alongside the company’s first-quarter results, Yahoo Finance reported. Over 40 stocks and ETFs, including popular names like … Continue reading Robinhood announces plans to launch 24-hour trading

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Business

Prices to be higher for longer, Bank of England warns

The Bank of England issued a warning that elevated food costs will result in a prolonged period of higher prices, as it raised interest rates for the twelfth consecutive time. The interest rates were increased from 4.25% to 4.5%, reaching the highest level in nearly 15 years, in an effort to combat inflation, the BBC reported. Bank Governor Andrew Bailey, speaking to the BBC, highlighted … Continue reading Prices to be higher for longer, Bank of England warns

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Business

US prices stay high, showing inflation pressures persist

Consumer prices in the United States continued to rise in April, with indications that inflationary pressures remain elevated, suggesting a slow and uneven path towards a decline in inflation. According to the government’s report on Wednesday, prices increased by 0.4% from March to April, a significant jump compared to the 0.1% increase from February to March, the Associated Press reports. On a year-over-year basis, prices … Continue reading US prices stay high, showing inflation pressures persist

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