U.S. News

Texas cheerleaders shot after one allegedly mistook suspect’s car for her own

A high school cheerleader from Texas, who was part of the All-Star team, is presently in critical condition following an altercation in a grocery store parking lot. According to reports, Payton Washington and her three fellow cheerleaders were shot at by a man during the confrontation, Fox News reported. On April 17, after midnight, the Stony Point High School cheerleaders were returning from a cheer … Continue reading Texas cheerleaders shot after one allegedly mistook suspect’s car for her own

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U.S. News

Kaylin Gillis’ parents left ‘devastated’ over daughter’s upstate NY shooting death

The parents of Kaylin Gillis, a 20-year-old who was shot and killed when her car mistakenly entered the wrong driveway in upstate New York, expressed their sorrow in poignant social media posts, the New York Post reported. Angelique and Andrew Gillis took to Facebook on Tuesday to pay tribute to their daughter, describing her as a “beautiful soul” who had “so much to live for … Continue reading Kaylin Gillis’ parents left ‘devastated’ over daughter’s upstate NY shooting death

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Technology

Musk says he’ll create ‘TruthGPT’ to counter AI ‘bias’

Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of Twitter, has once again expressed concerns over the potential dangers of artificial intelligence to humanity. He has also accused a popular chatbot of having a liberal bias and announced his plan to create an alternative called “TruthGPT.” Musk revealed this information during an interview with Fox News host Tucker Carlson, which was broadcast on Monday night. According to Musk, … Continue reading Musk says he’ll create ‘TruthGPT’ to counter AI ‘bias’

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Business

Record 69% of public holds negative views about economy

The latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey reveals that Americans have become increasingly pessimistic about the economy due to persistent inflation, higher interest rates, and recession concerns. This sentiment is at an all-time high, with a record-breaking 69% of the population holding negative views about the economy, both in the present and future. The survey, which included 1,000 individuals from across the country and had a … Continue reading Record 69% of public holds negative views about economy

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World News

Hospital fire in Beijing kills at least 21 people

On Tuesday, state media CCTV reported that a fire broke out in the inpatient department of Changfeng Hospital, located in China’s capital city, Beijing, resulting in the unfortunate deaths of at least 21 people. Amateur video footage showed individuals attempting to escape the blaze by hanging from the building’s facade, CNN reported. The fire started at approximately 1 p.m. local time (1 a.m. ET), and … Continue reading Hospital fire in Beijing kills at least 21 people

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Space

Merging galaxies shine with the light of a trillion suns

In a new image captured by the JWST, two galaxies collectively known as Arp 220, which are merging 250 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation Serpens, can be seen. This process of galaxy mergers unfolds over long cosmic timescales. According to astronomers, the two spiral galaxies of Arp 220, which have similar tails swirling in their outskirts, began merging around 700 million years … Continue reading Merging galaxies shine with the light of a trillion suns

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Business

Gensler defends SEC’s crypto crackdown in House hearing 

House Republicans criticized Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler on Tuesday over his agency’s strict approach to regulating cryptocurrency trading platforms. During a four-hour testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, Gensler maintained his position that crypto trading platforms and exchanges must adhere to US securities laws, CNBC reported. Republicans argued that the SEC’s disclosure rules were not designed for decentralized digital currency exchanges … Continue reading Gensler defends SEC’s crypto crackdown in House hearing 

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U.S. News

4 killed in Maine home; 3 wounded in linked highway shooting

On Tuesday, four individuals were fatally shot in a house in Maine, shortly before gunfire wounded three others on a busy highway, in a pair of crimes that have been linked together by the authorities. The shootings are part of a recent spate of mass killings that have occurred in various communities, including a Christian elementary school in Nashville, a bank in Louisville, and a … Continue reading 4 killed in Maine home; 3 wounded in linked highway shooting

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Politics

Poll: Most Americans Say U.S Headed on the Wrong Track

According to a Rasmussen Reports poll released on Monday, the majority of Americans believe that the United States is headed in the wrong direction. The survey, which was conducted from April 9-13, revealed that 61 percent of respondents believe the country is on the wrong track, while 35 percent feel it is heading in the right direction. The remaining five percent are unsure, Breitbart News … Continue reading Poll: Most Americans Say U.S Headed on the Wrong Track

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U.S. News

Multiple people trapped after parking garage collapses in NYC

Officials reported on Tuesday that a parking garage collapse in Lower Manhattan resulted in one fatality and several people being trapped. Shocking footage from the location on Ann Street displays numerous vehicles on the concave rooftop, with a woman heard shouting, “Get out!” Mayor Eric Adams addressed the press conference at the site, declaring that the building was currently unstable. As numerous SUVs plunged into … Continue reading Multiple people trapped after parking garage collapses in NYC

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Space

AP: Old NASA satellite falling to Earth, risk of danger ‘low’

A decommissioned NASA satellite named Rhessi is expected to crash to Earth this week, but experts say there is a low chance of it causing any harm. NASA and the Defense Department have been tracking the defunct science satellite, which will reenter the Earth’s atmosphere on Wednesday night, the Associated Press reported. Although most of the satellite’s 660-pound (300-kilogram) weight is expected to burn up … Continue reading AP: Old NASA satellite falling to Earth, risk of danger ‘low’

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U.S. News

Man charged in front-door shooting of Black teen Ralph Yarl

On Monday, an 84-year-old white man from Kansas City, Missouri, was charged with first-degree assault for shooting a Black teenager who mistakenly entered the man’s home to pick up his younger siblings. According to prosecuting attorney Zachary Thompson, there was a “racial component” to the incident on Thursday evening when Andrew Lester shot 16-year-old Ralph Yarl twice, the Associated Press reported. Yarl is currently recovering … Continue reading Man charged in front-door shooting of Black teen Ralph Yarl

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World News

T. rex skeleton sells for more than $5M at auction

At an auction in Switzerland on Tuesday, a T. rex skeleton made up of nearly 300 bones from three sites in the United States was sold for 4.8 million francs ($5.3 million), falling short of the expected price. The composite skeleton, which measures 11.6 meters long (38 feet) and 3.9 meters high (12.8 feet), was crafted in an open-mouth pose and was estimated to sell … Continue reading T. rex skeleton sells for more than $5M at auction

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World News

Iran warns will destroy Tel Aviv, Haifa at slightest action

During an Army Day speech on Tuesday, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi cautioned that Iran would annihilate Haifa and Tel Aviv if Israel made “even the slightest move” against it. The Iranian Tasnim media agency reported his warning. Raisi also stated that “extra-regional and American forces” must exit the region quickly, as it is in their and the region’s best interests. Raisi said that Iran’s army … Continue reading Iran warns will destroy Tel Aviv, Haifa at slightest action

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Business

Dollar under fire from rival countries and currencies

Although not yet, there are growing concerns about the US dollar’s supremacy in international trade and finance, Market Watch is reporting. The US dollar’s rapid unwinding of its impressive rally last year, coupled with efforts in Beijing and elsewhere to reduce reliance on the dollar, has rekindled discussions about the potential twilight of the greenback’s dominance. Discussions surrounding “de-dollarization” have intensified, and even Wall Street … Continue reading Dollar under fire from rival countries and currencies

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Space

Asteroid hits Earth, turns into ‘beautiful’ fireball over Europe

A newly discovered asteroid collided with Earth on Monday, resulting in a spectacular fireball that could be observed across Europe. According to a news release from the European Space Agency, at approximately 12:18 p.m. ET on Sunday, astronomer Krisztián Sárneczky spotted an asteroid at the Piszkéstető Observatory in Hungary, initially called Sar2667. Within minutes, a second observation was made and reported to the International Astronomical … Continue reading Asteroid hits Earth, turns into ‘beautiful’ fireball over Europe

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Space

Strange, glowing spiral in the sky over Alaska baffles locals

On Saturday, a photographer situated in the southeast of Fairbanks, Alaska, managed to capture an extraordinary sight in the night sky – a vivid, spiral-shaped object surrounded by the northern lights’ aurora. What made the sudden appearance even more peculiar was that it was in motion, the New York Post reported. As the object grew in size, the photographer, Todd Salat, recounted to the Anchorage … Continue reading Strange, glowing spiral in the sky over Alaska baffles locals

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Politics

Chuck Schumer Expected to Move to Replace Feinstein ‘Sometime This Week’

In light of the mounting demands for Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) to resign due to her prolonged recuperation from shingles, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) intends to temporarily replace her on the Judiciary Committee this week. As per the Hill’s report, Schumer stated that he hopes to carry out this task sometime during the current week. According to Schumer, he recently had a conversation … Continue reading Chuck Schumer Expected to Move to Replace Feinstein ‘Sometime This Week’

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World News

AP: Sudan’s generals battle for 3rd day; death toll soars to 185

Amidst the deafening sounds of explosions and gunfire outside, Sudanese citizens in Khartoum and other cities remained barricaded inside their homes on Monday, for the third consecutive day, as the army and a formidable rival group engaged in a power struggle across the country’s streets. According to U.N. envoy Volker Perthes, at least 185 people have lost their lives, and over 1,800 have suffered injuries … Continue reading AP: Sudan’s generals battle for 3rd day; death toll soars to 185

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U.S. News

AP: Secret Chinese police station in New York leads to arrests

On Monday, two individuals were apprehended for their involvement in setting up a covert police headquarters in New York City at the behest of the Chinese government. In addition, about thirty officers from China’s national police force were accused of utilizing social media platforms to intimidate critics residing within the United States, according to authorities, the Associated Press reported. These incidents are part of a … Continue reading AP: Secret Chinese police station in New York leads to arrests

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Archaeology

Archeologists in Italy unearth ancient dolphin statuette

Culture ministry officials announced on Saturday that excavations in southern Italy have revealed terracotta bullheads and a figurine of the Greek god Eros riding a dolphin, shedding new light on the religious practices of an ancient city. This is the first discovery of artifacts from a sanctuary in the ancient Greek city of Paestum, dating back to the 5th century B.C. Paestum, renowned for its … Continue reading Archeologists in Italy unearth ancient dolphin statuette

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Business

Treasury yields rise as investors weigh economic outlook

On Monday, U.S. Treasury yields saw a slight increase as investors evaluated the prospects for the American economy while earnings season continued. The 10-year Treasury yield rose 7 basis points to 3.595%, while the 2-year Treasury yield jumped over 9 basis points to 4.198%. It’s worth noting that yields and prices have an inverse relationship, and each basis point is equivalent to 0.01%, CNBC reported. … Continue reading Treasury yields rise as investors weigh economic outlook

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World News

Couple decapitate selves with home-made guillotine in ritualistic sacrifice

Police have reported that a couple in India, identified as Hemubhai Makwana (38) and his wife Hansaben (35), took their own lives by decapitation with a homemade guillotine. Their motive for doing so was reportedly to offer their heads as a sacrifice in a ritual ceremony in Vinchhiya, Gujarat, the Daily Mail reported. The ‘guillotine-like mechanism’ was used to sever their heads, which were then … Continue reading Couple decapitate selves with home-made guillotine in ritualistic sacrifice

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U.S. News

Large mob ransacks gas station in Compton, CA

Sheriff’s deputies in Compton are resuming their patrol duties on Monday after a tumultuous weekend that involved multiple street takeovers and a mob of looters causing significant damage to local stores. Early on Sunday morning, a large group was captured on video ransacking an Arco gas station near Alondra Boulevard and Central Avenue, stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise while the clerk on duty … Continue reading Large mob ransacks gas station in Compton, CA

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U.S. News

Black teen shot after ringing the wrong doorbell while picking up his siblings

According to officials in Kansas City, Missouri, an investigation is underway after a Black teenager was shot by a homeowner on Thursday. The 16-year-old had mistakenly rung the doorbell of the wrong home while trying to pick up his siblings at a residence in the 1100 block of Northeast 115th Street, instead of the 1100 block of Northeast 115th Terrace, and was shot twice in … Continue reading Black teen shot after ringing the wrong doorbell while picking up his siblings

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