As no names of the victims of the Learjet plane crash have been revealed, social media speculations were intense. Alexandra Dudgeon was named as the female pilot of the doomed plane for a few hours after the crash with no official confirmation. Dudgeon apparently issued a statement asserting that she was not on the plane. Then social media speculations ...

A letter written by Titanic passenger George Graham on April 10, 1912, shortly before the ship left Southampton, revealed his hope of meeting a business colleague in Berlin the following year. Graham died when the Titanic sank five days later. The letter survived and was eventually sold for $16,100 at an auction in New York, setting a world record.

Chakaia Booker recently unveiled her stunning 17-foot sculpture named 'Transit' at Lock 3 park in Akron, Ohio. Crafted from recycled Goodyear Eagle F1 racing tyres, the piece pays homage to the city's rubber industry legacy. Composed of two elegantly curved forms supported by stainless steel, this installation, initiated in 2023, emphasizes the importance ...

A California accountant has been sentenced to 63 months in prison for defrauding investors of more than $8.2 million through fake real estate projects. Ethan Joseph Sanchez promised to use their money to build backyard homes but instead lost it through risky day trading. A federal judge also ordered him to forfeit over $8.2 million and pay restitution to ...

On Monday, a powerful storm wreaked havoc on La Palma, Spain, causing widespread electricity disruptions. The local government reported rainfall intensities hitting 30 litres per square metre per hour. In urgent response, officials issued a top-tier rainfall alert starting at midnight. The PLATECA emergency plan was activated to ensure the management of ...

An Indiana father who lost his $350,000-a-year job after 26 years and moved to Virginia for work has lost his appeal in a custody dispute. The Indiana Court of Appeals upheld a decision granting his ex-wife sole legal custody and primary physical custody of their son. It also ordered him to pay $4,000 towards her legal fees, citing the income difference ...

The US midterm elections are set for November 3, affecting Congress and local offices. Voters will select members of the House and Senate, impacting legislative control. Republican majorities currently hold both chambers, with Democrats needing net gains to gain control. Key issues influencing voter decisions include inflation, immigration, and ...

A Kentucky landowner faced a setback as the state's Court of Appeals upheld a dismissal of his compensation claim related to floodplain regulations. Since he did not apply for necessary variances or receive final decisions on development, the court's affirmation of the lower court's ruling complicates his plans. However, the ruling leaves room for potential ...

Iliana Iotova has triumphed in Bulgaria's presidential runoff, unseating the pro-western contender, Andrey Gyurov. Her campaign prioritized improving livelihoods, fostering peace, and confronting future challenges. This historic win makes Iotova the first female president elected directly by the Bulgarian populace. With security concerns heightened by ...

Co-founder of Veggie Nuggets, Emily Herra, collaborated with a team to revitalize an abandoned plot into a vibrant community garden. Despite facing setbacks, such as a contractor's destruction of their work, the group demonstrated resilience and rebuilt their garden. Their dedication earned them the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, which aids future ...

A woman who moved from China to Kentucky on a fiance visa and signed a prenuptial agreement just 11 days after arriving in the US has lost her legal challenge following her divorce. Despite her husband's assets exceeding $1 million compared with her $39,000, the Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld the agreement, rejecting her claims of pressure and language ...

Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, celebrated a remarkable achievement with the Born This Way Foundation as they announced that more than 100,000 individuals have successfully earned the Be There Certificate worldwide. This milestone, part of the Generation Be There campaign, emphasizes the foundation's commitment to promoting mental health ...

Hollie Tang, a talented student from Wilson High School, has innovatively developed a system named Tonguage, designed to empower individuals with disabilities. This groundbreaking technology enables users to navigate devices through tongue movements and eye blinks. Winning the top scholarship at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in ...

In an extraordinary showcase of technology and pet companionship, Blub, the goldfish belonging to Dutch engineer Thomas de Wolf, successfully maneuvered a motion-sensing vehicle for 12.28 meters on a Milan television show aired on January 23, 2025. By translating Blub's natural movements into steering commands, De Wolf envisions applications of this ...

Serena Williams established two secondary schools in rural Kenya to provide local children with education. The Matooni Serena Williams Secondary School opened in 2009, followed by the Wee Serena Williams Secondary School in 2010. Both schools are now integrated into Kenya's national education system and managed by community boards. HP's involvement brought ...

A Tennessee woman returned from abroad in 2021 to discover that her late brother's house had been sold using a fake identity and forged documents. After she sued the company involved in the sale, a lower court dismissed her case. On Thursday, an appeals court revived her fraud claim but upheld the dismissal of her negligence claim.