Severe overcrowding and a lack of exits contributed to a stampede at a religious festival in northern India that killed at least 121 people, authorities have said. Five of those died on Wednesday morning, local official Manish Chaudhry said, and 28 people were still being treated in a hospital. Deadly stampedes are relatively common at […]
LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Authorities say massive overcrowding, insufficient exits, and other factors contributed to a deadly stampede at a religious festival in Northern India that killed at least 121 people. Five more people died on Wednesday morning, local official Manish Chaudhry said, and 28 were still being treated in hospital. The stampede happened on […]
Good morning, everyone. Planning your July 4 party menu? These red, white & bleu chicken burgers could be a hit. Now, on to the news. Donald Trump in 2016 (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) NEED TO KNOW Trump’s immunity ruling, explained The Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from prosecution for […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin promised Friday to “immediately” order a cease-fire in Ukraine and begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO. Such a deal appears a nonstarter for Kyiv, which wants to join the military alliance and has demanded that […]
Construction on Highway 50 will block drivers from using several major exits in Sacramento, according to the California Highway Patrol. “Crews will be performing work on the concrete slabs and median” this week, the CHP said on the Fix50 Highway Enhancement Project website. “Nearby residents can expect loud construction noises as work is underway.” The […]
The Washington Post’s executive editor Sally Buzbee is stepping down after three years leading the outlet during a bleak time for journalism, the Post announced Sunday evening. The newsroom is being restructured, with Matt Murray taking over until the 2024 presidential election and Robert Winnett taking the baton afterward. The move comes just over a […]
(FOX40.COM) — Retailers all over New York have employees placed at store exits to check receipts as a person leaves as proof of purchase for merchandise. But are shoppers legally required to stop? Most notably, Walmart has asset protection associates, formerly known as door greeters, at every entrance and exit of its stores. While some […]
‘Big Short’ Investor Michael Burry Bets Heavy On Gold, Renewable Energy Stocks, Exits Amazon, Alphabet Michael Burry, the legendary investor who famously predicted the 2008 financial crisis, has once again made headlines with his latest 13F filing for his hedge fund Scion Asset Management LLC. The first quarter of 2024 reveals a strategic recalibration towards […]
The United Kingdom has come out of a short and shallow recession, official figures showed Friday, giving Prime Minister Rishi Sunak a sorely needed boost ahead of an election expected later this year. Gross domestic product grew 0.6% in the first three months of the year, according to preliminary data from the Office for National […]
U.S. Rep. Jake LaTurner’s sudden announcement Thursday that he won’t seek reelection upended the race for Kansas’ 2nd Congressional District, with Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson and Kansas House Majority Leader Chris Croft both weighing a candidacy. “I appreciate what Jake’s done. I really am going to have to look into it. I think I’m […]
Donald Trump’s allies installed to run the Republican National Committee have faced a tumultuous first month in charge, buffeted by staffing problems and operational headaches as they attempt to bring the party apparatus under the control of the Trump campaign before the 2024 election. The internal strife at the RNC has prompted the Trump campaign […]
The city of Alexandria has announced that its longtime director of the Alexandria Utility System (AUS), Michael Marcotte, is leaving for another position. The city of Alexandria has announced that its longtime director of the Alexandria Utility System, Michael Marcotte, is leaving for another position. Mayor Jacques Roy has named Marcus Connella, who served as […]