US federal election commission shuts down some services on its website after hacking attempt: Report

US President Donald Trump points as he arrives at Corpus Christi International Airport in Corpus Christi, Texas, US, October 27. (REUTERS)

The US Federal Election Commission, which tracks spendings of candidates in elections, said Tuesday that some of the services on its websites are down. The update came after Reuters reported that hackers allegedly tried to breach it. US President Donald Trump points as he arrives at Corpus Christi International Airport in Corpus Christi, Texas, US, … Read more

Hayward fire: Vehicle blaze shuts blocks Right and Center Lanes on Southbound I-880; watch scary videos from California

California Highway Patrol confirms electric semi-truck fire near Hayward slowing the traffic on Interstate 880. (Representational) (Unsplash)

A vehicle caught fire on southbound Interstate 880 in Hayward, California, on October 27. Fox News reported that the vehicle was a Tesla semi-truck. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) said the incident occurred shortly before 6 pm, which caused major traffic delays along one of the Bay Area’s busiest freeways. California Highway Patrol confirms electric … Read more

Who is Donald Johnson? All about his wife Josephine and daughter Amy as GoFundMe shuts down viral Texas fundraiser

Donald Johnson, 81, went viral after being seen hauling luggage to help pay for his wife's cancer treatment. (GiveSendGo)

A viral GoFundMe campaign for Texas couple Donald and Josephine Johnson has been shut down after GoFundMe said it found “factual misrepresentations” in the fundraiser. Donald Johnson, 81, went viral after being seen hauling luggage to help pay for his wife’s cancer treatment. (GiveSendGo) The campaign raised nearly $290,000 before it was removed. It was … Read more

Persistent Etna ash shuts Sicily’s busiest airport during peak holiday week

Persistent Etna ash shuts Sicily's busiest airport during peak holiday week

MILAN — Ash spewing from Sicily’s Mount Etna has forced the closure of the Italian island’s largest airport for the fifth consecutive day, stranding hundreds of summer holiday travelers during the busiest travel week of the year. Persistent Etna ash shuts Sicily’s busiest airport during peak holiday week Catania’s airport will remain closed until Saturday … Read more