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Newark, NJ – A sudden communications blackout at a key air traffic control facility on April 28th has sent a shockwave through air travel, with Newark Airport bearing the brunt of the disruption as a subsequent controller shortage amplifies existing operational challenges.
Minneapolis, MN – Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry suffered a left hamstring strain in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday and will miss at least the next week, casting a shadow over the team’s playoff aspirations despite their opening victory.
PAHALGAM, INDIA/ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN – India launched a series of missile strikes into Pakistan-controlled territory early Wednesday, sharply escalating tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors following a deadly attack on tourists. Pakistan has strongly condemned the strikes as an “act of war” and vowed a “befitting reply,” raising fears of a broader conflict.
ALCATRAZ – President Donald Trump has announced plans to reopen Alcatraz, the former maximum-security federal prison, sparking immediate controversy and raising questions about the feasibility and cost of the ambitious proposal.
Hamilton County, OH – A Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputy was killed Friday afternoon in what authorities describe as an intentional act. Rodney L. Hinton, 38, is accused of driving his vehicle into the deputy, who was directing traffic near a University of Cincinnati graduation event. The incident occurred approximately one day after Hinton’s 18-year-old son […]
OMAHA, Nebraska – Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, announced at the company’s annual shareholder meeting on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 that he will step down from his role by the end of the year. Greg Abel, the current vice-chairman of non-insurance operations, is set to succeed him, pending board approval. […]
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is set to host a super middleweight unification showdown this Saturday as the undisputed king Canelo Alvarez faces the undefeated IBF champion William Scull. For fight fans keen on dissecting the intricacies of high-stakes boxing, this matchup presents a compelling clash of styles and potential pathways to victory.
Madrid, Spain – A widespread power outage plunged much of Spain and Portugal into darkness on Monday, April 28th, at approximately 12:30 PM CEST. The blackout significantly affected an estimated 60 million people across the Iberian Peninsula, with minor impacts felt in Andorra and parts of southwestern France. Impact of the Blackout
Forget elaborate puzzles or complex equations. One deceptively simple drawing – a tilted bottle – has offered profound insights into how we grasp fundamental physical principles and even sparked debate about cognitive differences. This seemingly straightforward “Water Level Task” reveals surprising variations in our ability to visualize something as basic as the unwavering horizontal surface […]
VANCOUVER, BC – South Vancouver is reeling from tragedy after a vehicle plowed into a crowd at the vibrant Lapu-Lapu Day festival Saturday night, leaving eleven dead and dozens injured. Police have a suspect in custody and are investigating the motive behind the horrific incident that has shaken the city and its Filipino community.
NEERGABBY, AUSRTRALIA – Giuffre, the first of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims to publicly share her story and a prominent advocate for survivors of sexual abuse, has died by suicide. Her passing follows a recent car accident that reportedly resulted in kidney failure, marking a tragic end to a life defined by both immense suffering and a […]