Rideshare giant Uber and one of its drivers have been ordered by an arbitrator to pay $40 million in damages to the parents of a 23-year-old woman, Emily Normandin-Parker, who was struck and killed by traffic after the cab driver kicked her and her friend out of the cab on a California freeway. The ruling, … Read more
Houthi fighters on Sunday said they used drones and missiles to attack a military base in southern Saudi Arabia as renewed fighting with Yemen’s government forces forced growing numbers of civilians to flee. Houthis say hit Saudi base after renewed fighting with Yemeni govt forces The attack at the southern Sharurah base targeted “weapons depots … Read more
Relatives of those killed in the 9/11 attacks on Friday called out Saudi Arabia for alleged complicity in the carnage – and chided past US presidents in attendance at a remembrance ceremony for failing to call Riyadh to account.The Sept 11, 2001, attacks were carried out by mostly Saudi hijackers and orchestrated by mastermind Osama … Read more
Mortgage rates may fall over the next five years, but they could also go back to 7%. A main forecast expects the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate to be around 6.05% in 2027. Mortgage rates could reach 7% again by 2027 if inflation stays high. (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel) Rates could slowly fall after that. But … Read more
California is dealing with another dangerous heat wave, with triple-digit temperatures and unusually high humidity putting extra pressure on power systems across Southern California. Los Angeles and Orange counties have reported power outages as residents rely heavily on air conditioning to stay cool. LADWP has urged Los Angeles customers to conserve electricity through 8pm Thursday … Read more
Tennessee , Hiking a picturesque valley or climbing a craggy gorge are some of the most exhilarating experiences in nature. As a geologist, I have hiked and climbed some of the most intense terrains in the world, including in the Andes, Middle Eastern deserts, the Balkans and the Appalachians. Hiking canyons can be dangerous when … Read more
Two separate shootings took place along the J’Ouvert and West Indian American Day Carnival, Brooklyn route on Labor Dayaccording to police, as per PIX11. Two shootings and a stabbing incident were reported near the West Indian Day Parade route in Brooklyn on Labor Day. (Unsplash) Man shot near Nostrand Avenue Police got a 911 call … Read more
Hulk Hogan’s Florida mansion now listed for $6.9 million after another $1 million price cut. Hulk Hogan’s lavish Florida mansion has received yet another major price cut, with the late wrestler’s primary Clearwater Beach residence now listed for $6.9 million. The five-bedroom waterfront property was initially put on the market for $10.98 million earlier this … Read more
A private group of four islands covering 520 acres along the US-Canada border has been listed for $2.3 million. The sale includes a renovated home, machinery, two boats and a mainland dock slip. Located in Potagannissing Bay and the St Marys River near Drummond Island, the property includes Burnt Island, Wilson Island, Claw Island and … Read more
The rescue of two workers have revived hope for hundreds of others still said to be trapped Rescuers in Nepal pulled two workers alive from a tunnel at the Trishuli 3A hydropower project on Friday, nine days after devastating floods and landslides trapped hundreds of workers inside tunnels across several hydropower sites.The rescue brought a … Read more