On Saturday morning, a twin-engine Cessna 421C crashed in a residential neighborhood near Portland International Airport in Oregon. The crash caused significant damage, resulting in a fire and large plume of smoke. Emergency teams responded swiftly. Currently, there is no confirmed information on injuries or fatalities. Aviation authorities will investigate the incident.
During the Moms for Liberty event in Washington, DC, former President Donald Trump humorously imitated Tesla CEO Elon Musk discussing rocket development, calling Musk a 'super genius' and mentioning his endorsement. Trump shared his appreciation for electric cars but noted issues with cost and range. Trump also hinted at another upcoming interview with the Tesla CEO after a recent one with Musk on X in mid-August. He also criticized Vice President Kamala Harris, referring to her as a 'defective person' and highlighting her limited media presence as a reflection of her qualifications.
A tragic accident in Mississippi saw a bus veering off Interstate 20 and overturning, resulting in seven deaths, including a 6-year-old boy and his 16-year-old sister from Guatemala. Thirty-seven passengers sustained injuries and were hospitalized. The bus was carrying mainly Central American passengers. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
Jason Billingsley, who pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of tech entrepreneur Pava LaPere in September 2023, received three life sentences. Two will be served concurrently. Billingsley also pleaded guilty to attempted murder in a prior incident. Critics have questioned his early release from prison for a 2013 rape, prompting legislative changes in Maryland.
A Marxist economist, emeritus professor of Stanford University, Donald J Harris was was made a senior economic advisor of the Jamaican government in the early 1990s. But now Donald J Harris stays in Washington DC, near to the White House with Carol Kirlew, Kamala Harris' step mother. Donald J Harris wanted to stay out of the political hullabaloo but this campaign, he is being dragged every time Kamala Harris' ethnicity, political leaning is on the radar.
Kamala Harris has been asked to remain calm and instead focus on talking about Donald Trump's presidency. Harris may bring up issues like Trump's response to Covid pandemic, failure to get Mexico to pay for the southern border wall etc. Her team is preparing herself for situation when Trump attacks her personally, but she has to sidestep that. Harris' team also plans to emphasize on Trump's advanced age and lack of details on policy proposals.
A screenshot claiming to show a message from Barron Trump, asserting he has earned the respect of those willing to sacrifice for the country, is not from an official account. Trump spokesperson and Melania Trump's office confirmed that Barron has no active social media presence and did not make such a statement. The post appears on an account named “Barron Trump New,” which is not affiliated with the Trump campaign.
Kamala Harris's presidential campaign is a mix of Obama alums and Biden holdovers which creates occasional confusion and clashes. Harris's team includes her own staff and key figures from Biden's and Obama's campaigns. Efforts to integrate Biden's group have led to role uncertainty, but the focus is on delivering results before the election.
Elon Musk criticized Brazil's President Lula and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes after Brazil reportedly froze Starlink's bank accounts over fines against X, formerly Twitter. The court has given Musk 24 hours to designate a legal representative for X in Brazil, risking a potential ban. Musk accuses Moraes of censoring conservative voices.
The protests against Sheikh Hasina's government have resulted in over 1,000 deaths, as reported by the interim administration led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. Health adviser Nurjahan Begum disclosed the extent of injuries among civilians and police, including significant vision losses. The interim government is committed to holding fair elections after implementing essential reforms.
French investigative judges have charged Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, a French citizen, with preliminary offenses related to criminal activities on his messaging app. Durov faces allegations of enabling child sexual abuse material and drug trafficking while obstructing investigations. Durov had co-founded Telegram with his brother after facing pressure from Russian authorities
The US supreme court has decided against lifting the block on President Biden's student loan repayment plan. The plan, paused due to legal challenges, would lower monthly payments and expedite loan forgiveness. Borrowers in the SAVE program are currently in interest-free forbearance, while the legal proceedings continue in lower courts to determine the plan's future.
The FBI disclosed that Thomas Crooks, 20, attempted to assassinate Donald Trump at a July rally in Pennsylvania after extensive research on both Trump and Biden. Nearly 1,000 interviews were conducted, but Crooks' motive remains unclear. Authorities highlighted his mixed ideologies and focus on opportunistic targets. An FBI official said that the suspected shooter exhibited a mix of ideologies and did not align strictly with either right-leaning or left-leaning views.
Twelve-year-old Danny Doherty set up an ice cream stand to raise funds for his brother’s hockey team but was ordered to close by the Norwood Board of Health for violating food regulations. The community rallied in support, resulting in Danny raising $20,000 for the Boston Bear Cubs, a team for players with disabilities. Nancy Thrasher, co-owner of Furlong’s Candies, explained that Danny was trying to do something good for his brother’s team, emphasizing that it wasn’t just any regular hockey team.
Donald Trump has added both Robert F Kennedy Jr and Tulsi Gabbard -- the two new endorsers of the former president -- to his transition team. "As President Trump’s broad coalition of supporters and endorsers expands across partisan lines, we are proud that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard have been added to the Trump/Vance Transition team," senior adviser, Brian Hughes, said.
GOP vice presidential candidate JD Vance Tuesday called out Kamala Harris and said if she wants to build a border wall, she has all the time. JD Vance's comment came as Republicans said Kamala Harris is doing a policy flip-flop on US southern border wall. Once she called this un-American and a medieval vanity project but now going by her commitment to reviving a bipartisan deal, she agreed to spending hundreds of millions on the border wall -- a pet project of Donald Trump.
Australian scientists Vincent Lyne has claimed in LinkedIn that he knows where the missing MH370 is, he's found the perfect hiding place from the plane that went missing in 2014 with 239 people on board -- never to be found. His theory is that the plane was deliberately crashed into a a depth of 20,000 ft on the Indian Ocean's Broken Ridge. Filled with fine sediments, it is the perfect hiding place for the MH-370, the scientist said concluding that the pilot of the plane Ahmad Shah deliberately crashed it.
Tulsi Gabbard, former Democratic leader, Monday officially endorsed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Detroit and said she is confident that Trump will take the country back from the brink of war. "We can't be prosperous unless we are at peace and we can't be free as long as we have a government that is retaliating against its political opponents and undermining our civil liberties weaponizing our very institutions against those they deem as threat. Kamala Harris has done this in the last three years. She won't hesitate to do this if she's elected," Tulsi said.
On the occasion of the third anniversary of the suicide bombing at the Hamid Karzai International Airport that killed 13 US service members as the US withdrew its troop from Afghanistan, an old video of Kamala Harris claiming that she was the last person in the room when Biden decided to pull US troops out of Afghanistan went viral. Amid the intense politicking ahead of the election, the GOP Monday asked where are Joe Biden and Kamala Harris while Donald Trump paid respects to the slain service members.
Dr Ramesh Babu Peramsetty, a physician of Indian origin, was fatally shot in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Founder and medical director of Crimson Care Network, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Known for his contributions during the Covid-19 pandemic, he is survived by his wife and four children. The network requested privacy for his family.
Reacting to the Middle East conflict, former President Donald Trump criticized President Joe Biden's administration, alleging Biden is disengaged. Trump highlighted the escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, questioning US diplomacy and blaming Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for mishandling the situation. The region faces severe tensions with military actions ongoing.
Republican VP candidate JD Vance defended his "childless cat lady" remark from a 2022 Fox News interview, asserting his comments were misinterpreted. He expressed regret for negative reactions but maintained they were meant as a joke to highlight economic and family issues. Vance reiterated his commitment to addressing high living costs and anti-family trends in the US.
An 18-year-old French man, paralyzed from a failed dive during the 'pool squatting' challenge in 2022, is suing the pool's owners for negligence. Claiming the property should have been secure, he seeks damages despite having entered illegally. This incident highlights the growing problem of unauthorized private pool usage in France.
RFK Jr's wife actor Cheryl Hines had to take the bullet for her husband's decision to endorse former president Donald Trump as the social media users trolled her for Kennedy Jr's decision calling her an 'enabler' and a 'horrible f***ing person'. Cheryl issued a statement Friday after her husband announced to suspend his campaign and support Donald Trump. Kennedy Jr acknowledged his wife's message and expressed his gratitude. He wrote that his wife was uncomfortable with the decision but accepted it.
Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, the husband of Kamala Harris, has now earned a new moniker as Kamala Harris officially accepted the Democratic presidential nomination in Chicago -- with Doug being the spring in Kamal Harris' every step. Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell called Doug Emhoff the progressive sex symbol who is secure about his masculinity to prioritize his wife's ambition.
Ronald Lee Syvrud was arrested by Arizona authorities after posting death threats against former President Donald Trump, who was attending a campaign event in the state. The 66-year-old was apprehended without resistance in Cochise County. This incident followed a recent assassination attempt on Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
A PIA passenger recounted his treacherous flight to Skardu, describing the journey as fraught with unexpected challenges due to the airline's troubled state. He faced issues such as a broken seat handle and overhead bin held together with duct tape, all while flying through dangerous mountain ranges. Despite his concerns, he was captivated by Skardu's stunning scenery.
Following an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the Secret Service put at least five agents on leave, including the head of the Pittsburgh field office. The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, managed to fire multiple shots, causing casualties and injuring Trump. The incident led to the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle soon after.
The Arkansas Supreme Court has blocked an attempt to put abortion rights on the November ballot due to procedural paperwork issues. This setback leaves Arkansas' strict abortion laws unchanged, allowing termination only in medical emergencies, rape, or incest. Despite meeting the signature requirement, the ruling relies on the legal technicality regarding paid canvassers.
Jermaine Jenas, a former footballer and presenter on BBC’s The One Show and Match of the Day, has been dismissed from the BBC due to workplace conduct complaints. Allegations involving digital communications were key in the decision. Jenas retired from football in 2016 and successfully transitioned to media. He was last on air earlier this summer and also co-founded the Aquinas Foundation. He earned between £190,000 and £194,999 for his roles at the BBC.
Donald Trump talked for a straight five minutes without taking a breath on Fox and Friends when he was asked to comment on Democrat VP candidate Tim Walz's statement accusing Donald Trump's connection with the controversial Project 2025. But the main takeaway from what he said was that he had no idea about Project 2025 which he said earlier as well.
A Buckingham Palace King's guard slipped and fell while on duty but quickly got back on his feet. Filmed by Anthony Smith, the guard's swift recovery amused many. The stoic guards endure rigorous training and earn a starting salary of around $33,000, with benefits like subsidized meals and healthcare.
A Las Vegas couple was arrested from an American Airlines plane after their resistance to deboard the plane when the flight crew asked them to do so as the man was profusely bleeding from his head. The bleeding was because of a hair transplant surgery and the man said he did not have a fresh bandage to cover his head. All passengers had to be deplaned and the flight was delayed as the couple said it they could not fly, no one else would either.
Kamala Harris' running partner Tim Walz is a father of two and on several earlier occasions, Tim was open about the fertility treatment his wife underwent to conceive. But now Tim Walz's wife Gwen clarified that it was not in vitro fertilization but a different procedure called intrauterine insemination. Tim Walz, however, mentioned IVF whenever he spoke of their struggles to become parents.
"I never thought I’d be speaking at a Democratic convention. But, after seeing firsthand who Donald Trump really is, and the threat he poses to our country, I feel very strongly about speaking out," Stephanie Grisham who was Trump's press aide during the 2016 campaign and then became an official of Trump administration said.
Tim Walz married Gwen on June 4, 1994 -- the fifth anniversary of the uprising in China's Tiananmen Square. Gwen at that time said Tim Walz wanted a date that he would always remember. Tim Walz spent a year in the Far East in 1989 when he taught English and American history and culture in Foshan, Guangdong province, as part of the WorldTeach program learning Mandarin. Tim also went to China for his honeymoon.
Conservative former judge J Michael Luttig Monday endorsed Kamala Harris and said former president Donald Trump is a threat to democracy. He said his political differences with Kamala Harris' party does not matter as far as this election is concerned because Donald Trump is "singularly unfit". In a statement, accessed by the CNN, Luttig, a veteran of two Republican administrations, wrote that there is only one candidate this election who can claim the mantle of defender and protector of America's democracy.
Senator John Fetterman known for his pro-Israel stance keeps his distance from the Democratic National Convention saving the party from any conflict on the Israel-Hamas issue but in an interview with the Free Press, the Democratic leader said his absence from the DNC has nothing to with his stand on Israel. Meanwhile, his communications director whose job is to represent him said she does not agree with her boss on the issue of Israel-Gaza.
Tens of thousands of protesters were expected to gather outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to oppose the Biden-Harris administration’s support for Israel. Organized by left-wing and Arab- and Muslim-American groups, the protests coincided with key convention events. Despite Biden's endorsement of Harris, organizers anticipated significant turnout, citing ongoing dissatisfaction with US policy toward Israel.
Former US Representative George Santos was expected to plead guilty to multiple fraud counts in his federal case. The plea was set for a Monday hearing on Long Island, following a joint request by both parties involved. Scheduled jury selection on September 9 might be impacted.
Tulsi Gabbard who left the Democratic Party after her 2020 presidential run will help former president Donald Trump to prepare for the debate against Kamala Harris, the New York Times reported citing sources. Practice sessions are being held at Trump's private club and home, Mar-a-Lago. And the reason Trump believes Tulsi is the best person for this purpose is because of her memorable performance against Kamala in a 2019 Democratic presidential primary debate.
A Russian court sentenced US-Russian dual national Ksenia Khavana to 12 years for treason over a $52 donation to a Ukrainian charity. Khavana, a former ballet dancer, pleaded guilty after being detained in Yekaterinburg. US officials condemned the conviction, with plans to appeal underway. This case heightens concerns for US nationals in Russia.
Elon Musk found a buyer for his last residential property, a historic mansion in Hillsborough, California, listed for nearly $32 million. Initially priced at $37.5 million, the estate features a 16,000-square-foot mansion with seven bedrooms, nine and a half bathrooms, and significant technological upgrades. The buyer and final sale price remain undisclosed as the transaction is pending.
US President Biden endorsed the call for new elections in Venezuela after President Maduro's contested victory. The State Department highlighted transparency concerns. Brazilian President Lula suggested a coalition government, but opposition leader Maria Corina Machado opposed further elections. Venezuela has not released the full voting tallies, prompting international discussions on a political solution.A spectacular drone show lit up Belfast's night sky, forming the outline of the historic RMS Titanic. Around 950 drones created the glow...
