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Harry and Meghan in ‘near catastrophic’ car chase in NYC – spokesperson Prince Harry, his wife Meghan Markle and her mother were involved in a “near catastrophic car chase” involving paparazzi, a spokesperson has said. The incident happened after Harry and Meghan attended an awards ceremony in New York on Tuesday. Harry’s spokesperson said the “relentless pursuit” lasted for over two hours. “While being a public figure comes with a level of interest from the public, it should never come at the cost of anyone’s safety,” the spokesperson said. “Dissemination of these images, given the ways in which they were…

North Carolina lawmakers override veto, enact 12-week abortion ban North Carolina lawmakers have managed to override Governor Roy Cooper’s veto on a bill that imposes a ban on most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy. The measure, initially passed by the Republican-controlled legislature in early May, faced opposition from the Democratic governor but was overturned in consecutive votes. The new law, effective from July 1, reduces the abortion window from 20 weeks and includes exceptions for cases of rape, incest and medical emergencies.  The Care for Women, Children and Families Act, as it is officially known, received party-line approval in…

Democratic candidate and former TV anchor Donna Deegan just DEFEATED the DeSantis-endorsed Republican candidate Daniel Davis in the race for Jacksonville, Florida mayor. She is the second Democrat to win a mayor’s race there in. Donna Deegan defeats DeSantis Republican She is the second Democrat to win a mayor’s race there in three decades and her opponent had outraised her four-to-one.

Elon Musk documents subpoenaed in Jeffrey Epstein lawsuit Billionaire Elon Musk has been subpoenaed by the US Virgin Islands in a lawsuit against JP Morgan Chase, accusing the bank of facilitating Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking activities. The subpoena seeks any documents showing communication between Musk, JP Morgan Chase, and Epstein, who died in 2019.  Musk is not accused of any wrongdoing in the case. The Virgin Islands government alleges that trafficked women were sexually abused by Epstein and others on his private island, Little St. James. The territory has accused JP Morgan Chase of neglecting warning signs about the crimes. …

Dunham Report: FBI criticised for Russia-Trump investigation A highly anticipated report by special counsel John Durham has sharply criticised the FBI’s handling of the investigation into alleged ties between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign. The 306-page report concluded that the agency’s inquiry lacked “analytical rigour” and that there was no “actual evidence” of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia before launching the investigation. The report also highlighted instances of “confirmation bias” and noted disparities in the FBI’s treatment of the Trump and Clinton investigations. The FBI stated that it had already implemented corrective measures in response to the…

Gabriella Gonzalez had just returned from travelling out-of-state to get an abortion.

A jury found Lori Vallow Daybell guilty of killing her two children and conspiring to murder her husband’s ex-wife.

Trump will pardon a ‘large portion’ of Jan. 6 rioters – makes promise at CNN town hall event Former US President Donald Trump made a promise during a CNN town hall event at Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire. He stated that if elected, he would pardon a significant number of individuals convicted of federal offences related to the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. “I am inclined to pardon many of them,” Trump said. “I can’t say for every single one, because a couple of them, probably they got out of control.” He said he will grant…

A couple spotted a freshwater alligator in shallow oceanwater in Dauphin Island, Alabama.

Jury finds Trump sexually abused writer in NY department store In a landmark civil case, a jury has found former US President Donald Trump responsible for sexually abusing a magazine columnist during an incident at a New York department store in the 1990s. However, the jury did not hold him liable for the rape allegations made by E Jean Carroll, the columnist, in the dressing room of Bergdorf Goodman. This verdict marks the first time that Trump has been legally held accountable for a sexual assault. The jury, consisting of six men and three women, deliberated for less than three…

A jury found ex-President Donald Trump liable for defamation and awarded E Jean Carroll about $5million in damages.

Subway is seeking a total payout of $617,955.49 to cover its legal fees for the lawsuit.

Jurors heard closing arguments in a civil rape case against ex-President Donald Trump brought by columnist E Jean Carroll.

Car strikes people in Texas border town, killing 8 people A car has struck a group of people at a bus stop in Brownsville, Texas, killing eight people and injuring five others. The incident occurred near a shelter for the homeless and migrants, and it is not clear whether it was intentional. The driver has been arrested and charged, but he was uncooperative with the authorities and had to undergo drug and alcohol tests. Brownsville has seen a sharp increase in illegal migrant arrivals, and the Ozanam Center, an overnight shelter for up to 250 people, has been handling up…

Texas mall shooting – gunman possible links to Far-right Federal authorities are investigating whether the gunman who killed eight people, including children, at a Dallas shopping mall had far-right links. The attacker, identified as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia, was shot dead at the scene by a police officer. Investigators are reviewing his social media to examine his ideology, and one line of inquiry is whether he was motivated by right-wing extremist and white supremacy groups. During the attack, Garcia wore a clothing patch with the letters RWDS, which stands for “Right Wing Death Squad”. He used an AR-15-style rifle and wore…

Texas mass shooting – 8 dead including children in shopping mall A gunman has opened fire at a shopping mall in Allen, Texas, killing eight people, including children, and injuring at least seven others. Hundreds of people were evacuated from the mall as eyewitnesses described a man firing indiscriminately at passers-by. Police believe the gunman acted alone and was later shot dead by officers. Some witnesses described the gunman as dressed all in black and wearing combat gear, and footage taken after the gunman’s death appeared to show an AR-15 style rifle lying near his body. Texas Governor Greg Abbott…

Donald Trump mistook rape accuser E Jean Carroll for ex-wife, trial told Former US President Donald Trump mistook his ex-wife Marla Maples for journalist E Jean Carroll in a video shown during a deposition in Carroll’s civil rape lawsuit against him. Carroll has accused Trump of raping her in a New York City department store in the mid-1990s, which Trump has denied. Lawyers for Carroll have argued that Trump’s confusion over the photo undermines his claim that Carroll is “not my type”. Both sides have rested their case, with Trump’s team calling no witnesses. The nine-member jury was shown a…

The CEOs of Google and Microsoft were present.

New York subway passenger died after chokehold The New York City Medical Examiner has ruled that Jordan Neely, a subway passenger, was killed by a chokehold after a fight with another passenger that was caught on camera. The cause of death was due to “compression of neck [chokehold]”. The video of the incident shows Jordan Neely struggling as another man grabs him and holds him on the ground. Police have questioned and released the 24-year-old US Marine who restrained the passenger. A rally was held for Jordan Neely on the train platform near where he died. The incident happened on…

Bowie won three medals at the Olympics in Rio in 2016.

Texas shooting suspect detained after tip-off A man suspected of killing five of his neighbours in a shooting near Houston has been arrested. Francisco Oropesa, 38, was found hiding in a home in Cut and Shoot, Texas, and is accused of shooting his neighbours, all of whom were from Honduras, after an argument about his practice shooting with a semi-automatic rifle. The suspect was arrested just over an hour after a member of the public called in a tip to the FBI, and authorities have praised the bravery of the person who made the call. A reward of $80,000 had…

A video shows a bear dropping from a tree into the safety of a tarp held by firefighters.

Twitter is a very different place now.

Elizabeth Holmes delays start to prison sentence Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced founder of blood testing start-up Theranos, has delayed the start of her 11-year prison sentence after lodging another appeal. Holmes was convicted on four counts of fraud last year, but under the 9th US Circuit appeals court rules, her surrender has been automatically delayed until the court decides on her latest bid. It is unclear when that ruling will come.  Earlier this month, Holmes appealed to the court to remain free on bail while a challenge to the original conviction is considered, but this was rejected by US District…

Taliban kill IS leader behind Kabul airport bombing US officials have confirmed the mastermind behind the August 2021 bombing at Kabul airport has been killed by the Taliban. The deadly attack killed 170 civilians and 13 US soldiers as troops attempted to evacuate Afghanistan after 20 years in the country. The mastermind, believed to be an IS member, was killed weeks ago but his death has only recently been confirmed. The US officials did not reveal the name of the individual or provide details on how they had learned he was responsible for the bombing. The news of his death…