Greece closed the ancient Acropolis during the hottest part of the day on Friday to protect tourists as southern Europe suffered in a fierce heatwave, while more than 100 million Americans also faced a prolonged spell of sweltering weather. More than 100 million Americans also facing prolonged spell of high …
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Man, 59, charged with long-unsolved killings of 3 women in Long Island, N.Y.
The Gilgo Beach killings have drawn immense public attention. The mystery attracted national headlines for many years and the unsolved deaths were the subject of the 2020 Netflix film, Lost Girls. So-called Gilgo Beach murders attracted immense public attention, subject of 2020 Netflix film Lost Girls An architect from Long …
Read More »After Earth’s hottest week on record, extreme weather surprises everyone — even climate scientists
This past week was the Earth’s hottest on record, as extreme weather from wildfires to floods ravaged various corners of the world. Here’s a closer look at what’s happening. We're in 'uncharted territory' with heat and extreme weather events models can’t always predict The heat has been unprecedented, as extreme …
Read More »Lisa Marie Presley died of complications from prior weight-loss surgery, says coroner
Lisa Marie Presley died from complications from bariatric surgery she had several years ago, authorities said Thursday. The January 12 death at age 54 of the singer, songwriter and heir of Elvis Presley was ruled as being from natural causes due to effects of a small bowel obstruction. Presley underwent …
Read More »As violence surges in Rohingya camps, victims have no path to justice
A new report by the aid group Human Rights Watch (HRW) details murders, kidnappings, extortion, sexual assault, and forced marriage inside the sprawling camps. But the people living there have nowhere to turn for justice or protection. Kidnappings, extortions and killings on the rise in the Bangladeshi camps: Human Rights …
Read More »Hollywood actors union sets strike vote for Thursday as talks break down
The SAG-AFTRA actors union said its negotiators unanimously recommended a strike after labour talks with Hollywood studios failed to yield an agreement. If strike approved, actors would join film and television writers who walked off job in May The SAG-AFTRA actors union said its negotiators unanimously recommended a strike after …
Read More »BBC’s Huw Edwards named by his wife as presenter facing sexually explicit photo claims
One of Britain's leading news anchors, Huw Edwards, was named by his wife on Wednesday as being the BBC presenter facing allegations he paid a young person thousands of pounds for sexually explicit photos, the broadcaster reported. No indication a criminal offence was committed related to payments for explicit images, …
Read More »Manson Family member Leslie Van Houten freed: What to know
Leslie Van Houten's release was a stunning development after she had served more than a half-century for one of the infamous U.S. murders. She's not the first Charles Manson follower convicted of murder to be released, but she's the most well known. Van Houten, who turns 74 next month, is …
Read More »BBC is trying to keep names out of sex allegations involving a top host, but time may be running out
The BBC, one of the world’s most trusted news brands, has devoted wall-to-wall coverage this week to a top presenter accused in the sexual exploitation of a child. But it's messy. There are no names. The evidence is conflicting. And reputations hang in the balance as the broadcaster faces intense …
Read More »Helicopter carrying tourists crashes near Mount Everest, killing 6
Six people, including five Mexican nationals, died in a helicopter crash in Nepal on Tuesday, a government official said, the latest in a series of tragic air crashes in the Himalayan nation. Aircraft was returning to Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, after sightseeing trip to world's tallest peak Six people, including five …
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