Florida plastic surgeon charged in wife’s death who went into cardiac arrest Florida plastic surgeon charged in wife’s death after she went into cardiac arrest on his operating table, and he allegedly waited 20 minutes to call 911, police said. According to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s office, 41-year-old Benjamin Brown was arrested for the death of his 33-year-old wife, Hillary Brown. In a press release, Police authorities said that they were called to Restore…
KEY POINTS One in five Americans under extreme weather alerts Around 70 million Americans, or one in five, are under heat alerts as temperatures are expected to soar. The Northeast and Midwest are bracing for extreme heat, with temperatures potentially reaching 105F (41C). In other parts of the country, a wildfire north of Los Angeles has forced hundreds from their homes. Meanwhile, Montana is experiencing a rare June snowstorm with heavy snow expected. Scientists attribute…
KEY POINTS White House slams claims Joe Biden froze at LA fundraiser after viral clip The White House has accused “right-wing critics” of spreading misleading videos to question President Joe Biden’s mental fitness. Recently, critics claimed Biden was confused and needed Barack Obama to guide him off stage at a fundraiser. The White House responded by sharing footage showing Biden pausing to appreciate the applause. Both Biden, 81 and his opponent Donald Trump, 78, are…
Americans believe US should focus more on domestic issues, but support leadership on world stage: poll A majority of Americans believe the U.S. should focus more on issues at home and withdraw from foreign affairs, despite an increasing number of Americans believing the U.S. should be more engaged and take the lead when it comes to international events. Just under two-thirds of Americans, 62%, believe the U.S. would be “better served by withdrawing from international…
John Fetterman at fault for car accident Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., was at fault for a car accident that injured him, his wife and another driver, authorities said in a police report. Fetterman and his wife Gisele were involved in the car crash early Sunday in Maryland in the area of westbound Interstate 70 at Interstate 68, between Pennsylvania and West Virginia. According to a preliminary investigation, police said a Chevrolet Traverse was traveling “at…
Coast Guard offers update on deadly Titan submersible implosion nearly one year later Nearly a year after five people died when the OceanGate Titan submersible imploded on its way down to view the Titanic, the U.S. Coast Guard has given an update on its investigation into the tragedy. The Coast Guard said Friday it is still “actively investigating” the factors that led to the deaths of U.K. billionaire Hamish Harding, OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, father-son…
California democrats ‘playing dirty tricks’ to keep Prop 47 reform off ballot, GOP leader says Prop 47, a voter-approved initiative passed in 2014, loosened the penalties for drug and theft crimes in California and has been blamed for California’s rampant theft problems. Californians for Safer Communities, a bipartisan group made up of law enforcement, elected officials and businesses, said it has collected more than 900,000 signatures in support of the proposed amendment to reform Prop…
Underdog candidate Andy Kim wins NJ Senate primary, setting up battle against Bob Menendez New Jersey Rep. Andy Kim defeated his Democratic rivals in the state’s Democratic primary Tuesday night and will face off against embattled Sen. Bob Menendez in November, who is running for re-election as an Independent. Rep. Kim defeated challengers Lawrence Hamm and Patricia Campos Medina to have the opportunity to unseat Menendez who has held the elected role since 2006, currently…
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Trump rages at verdicts as he’s found guilty 34 times in historic case Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in connection with a criminal hush-money scheme aimed at influencing the 2016 election. This verdict follows less than 12 hours of jury deliberation, marking the first criminal conviction of a former U.S. president. Trump, convicted by a jury of 12 New Yorkers, was found guilty of felony falsification…
US billionaire plans submersible trip to Titanic wreck US luxury real estate billionaire Larry Connor and deep-sea explorer Patrick Lahey are planning a submersible expedition to explore the Titanic wreck. Connor, an Ohio tycoon and adventurer, and Lahey, co-founder of Triton Submarines, aim to reach a depth of approximately 3,800 meters (12,467 feet) in the North Atlantic Ocean. The planned voyage will utilise the Triton 4000/2 Abyssal Explorer, a submersible certified for depths of up…
Hundreds of thousands without power after Texas storms Severe thunderstorms in Texas have left nearly 600,000 customers without electricity. The storms brought hurricane-force wind gusts up to 77 mph and golf ball-sized hail, compounding the impact of earlier severe weather that killed at least 24 people across five states, including Texas. The extreme weather, which included tornado warnings in Dallas and surrounding areas, caused significant damage such as flooding, downed trees, and power lines. Dallas…
Thousands of Americans without power due to severe weather Tornadoes and severe thunderstorms have left nearly 300,000 residents across seven states without power as of Monday night. Over the weekend, intense storms claimed at least 23 lives and caused widespread destruction across the central United States. The highest risk of severe weather has shifted eastward, spanning from Alabama to New York, with additional thunderstorms, damaging wind gusts, hail, and flash flooding anticipated. The National Weather…
Joining him on stage was Florida Republican Byron Donalds, an African American congressman who is speculated to be a potential running mate.
Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has announced her intention to vote for Donald Trump, her former opponent and former boss, in the upcoming 2024 US presidential election.
Blinken expressed his commitment to addressing what he called a “profoundly wrong-headed decision” during a congressional hearing.
The 948-foot (289-meter) ship remained at the site, covered in scrap metal from the bridge until a controlled demolition last week removed some debris.
“I went and I sought out professional help. I got into going to therapy, going to rehab. I had to ask God for his mercy and grace. I’m so sorry.” But lawyers for Cassie told CBS News that Diddy’s statement was “more about himself than the many people he has hurt”.
US Central Command described the operation as an ongoing, multinational effort to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza through a maritime corridor.
A barge collision in Galveston, Texas, has led to the closure of the lone road to a nearby island after the vessel struck a bridge, resulting in an oil spill.
Joe Biden and Donald Trump have agreed to two televised political debates this year, in June and September, ahead of the November 2024 presidential election.
Migrants in NYPD Times Square attack offered plea deals, incl. 1 just re-arrested Six of the migrants who police say were part of a mob that viciously attacked two NYPD police officers in Times Square in January were offered plea deals on Tuesday — while it has also been revealed that one of the accused cop beaters was nabbed last week for stealing. The Jan. 27 caught-on-camera attack on a police lieutenant and officer sparked…
The White House recently told Congress of its plans to send more than $1bn in weapons to Israel, despite growing pressure and international concern over Israel’s Rafah offensive.
