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Black Teen Shot By White Homeowner After Entering Wrong House In Kansas City
A black teen shot by white homeowner after entering wrong house in Kansas City. According to the Kansas City Police Department, the 16-year-old boy was unarmed and had went to the house, mistaking 115th Terrace for 115th Street.
Elon Musk Lowers Expectations Before First SpaceX Flight
Elon Musk lowers expectations before first SpaceX flight of Starship, most powerful rocket ever built. SpaceX’s Starship successfully completed its first test orbit on April 16th, 2023. The test was a major milestone for the company as it represents a significant step toward the eventual goal of establishing a permanent human presence on Mars.
Coachella 2023 - BLACKPINK And Frank Ocean Impressive Headline
The headliners for the three-day festival in Coachella 2023 were Frank Ocean, Bad Bunny, and BLACKPINK. However, there were many more acts on the impressive, full lineup.
Fumio Kishida Vows To Boost Security After Smoke Bomb Incident At G7 Meeting
Fumio Kishida vows to boost security after smoke bomb incident at G7 meeting in Hiroshima. The incident has raised concerns about the security of diplomatic meetings and the ability of security forces to prevent attacks.
A Fireball Landed In The United States And There's A Reward To Find It
Last week, a fireball landed in the United States. On April 17, 2023, it was reported that a meteorite was discovered in Maine and identified by the Mineral and Gem Museum as a rare type of meteorite.
Meghan Markle Will Not Attend King Charles Coronation Next Month
The British are happy that Meghan Markle will not attend King Charles Coronation III next month. This week, Buckingham Palace said that Harry had decided to go to his father's coronation while Meghan and their children would stay in the U.S.
JUICE Will Soon Launch To Jupiter's Cold Ocean Worlds
JUICE will soon launch to Jupiter's cold ocean worlds. On April 13th, 2023, the European Space Agency (ESA) launched the Jupiter Icy Moon Explorer (JUICE) mission, an ambitious endeavor to study the largest planet in our solar system and its icy moons.
Tupperware Faces Uncertain Future Amidst Rising Competition
Tupperware faces uncertain future amidst increasing competition from other companies in the market. Tupperware is a household name that has been providing innovative and durable storage containers for over 75 years.
Jamie Foxx Hospitalized For “Medical Complication” In Atlanta
On Wednesday night, Jamie Foxx's family said that Jamie Foxx hospitalized for “medical complication” in Atlanta. His daughter Corinne Foxx wrote on Instagram on Wednesday night that her father had a "medical complication" and is "on his way to recovery."
Einstein's Theory Of General Relativity Is Confirmed By A Revolutionary New Dark Matter Map
Einstein's general Relativity Theory is confirmed by a revolutionary new dark matter map. A recent breakthrough in the field of astrophysics has resulted in a groundbreaking new dark matter map that is helping to validate Einstein's theory of general relativity.
Russians Concerned About Second Wave Of Mobilization Amidst Military Call-Up Changes
Russians concerned about second wave of mobilization as the government announced its plan to tighten regulations on military call-ups. President Putin has already signed a bill into law that would make it more difficult for young people to avoid military service, which has caused a stir among Russian citizens.
Body Language Expert Said Prince Louis Knew He Had To Behave On Royal Easter Walk
A body language expert said that Prince Louis's sweet gesture toward his mom Kate Middleton at the royal family's Easter Sunday service shows that Prince Louis knew he had to behave on royal easter walk.
"Hidden" Rings Of Uranus Revealed In Spectacular New Images
"Hidden" rings of Uranus revealed in spectacular new images from the James Webb telescope. In a groundbreaking discovery, the James Webb Space Telescope has revealed previously unseen rings around Uranus, providing new insights into the composition and history of our solar system.
Tennessee Lawmaker Justin Jones Vows To Keep Pushing For Gun Reform After Reinstatement
Justin Jones, a Democratic lawmaker from Tennessee, has been reinstated to his position after being expelled from the state House of Representatives last year. Justin Jones vows to keep pushing for gun reform. He was expelled for allegedly disrupting a House session.
'Super Mario Bros. Movie' Box Office Dominates With A Bang
"The Super Mario Bros. Movie," an animated adventure based on the classic video game, blew away the competition over the long Easter weekend when 'Super Mario Bros. Movie' box office opened with a jaw-dropping $204.6 million in the United States and $377 million around the world.
The Moon Is Moving Away From Earth, Which Changes Time In A Big Way
The Moon is moving away from Earth, which changes time in a big way. In recent news, a team of researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has revealed that the moon is slowly drifting away from Earth, which could potentially have an impact on the way time is measured.
Rescue Operation Underway As 400 Migrants Stranded On Boat In Mediterranean Sea
A rescue operation is underway as 400 migrants stranded on a boat in the Mediterranean Sea. The migrants, including women and children, are believed to be from African countries and were attempting to reach Europe when their boat suffered engine failure.
Kanye West School Faces $1 Million Lawsuit By Two Former Donda Teachers
Kanye West school faces $1 million lawsuit by two former teachers. They say they were wrongfully fired from his Donda Academy private school in Simi Valley, and the lawsuit has brought up a number of claims.
Israel Conducts Airstrike On Syrian Military Compound
Israel conducts airstrike on Syrian military compound in response to alleged attacks on Israeli military targets in the Golan Heights region. The airstrike was reportedly carried out by Israeli fighter jets, which targeted a Syrian military installation near the capital city of Damascus.
New Spacesuit Designed For NASA Moon Mission - Better Fit For Artemis III Moonwalkers
Back in the 1960s, Neil Armstrong and the other Apollo astronauts wore big, puffy white moon suits, these suits are now out of style. Men and women now need clothes that fit better and are more comfortable for haute couture on the moon. Nasa showed off the first prototype of a new spacesuit designed for NASA moon mission on Wednesday.
Beef Is The Best Netflix Show - Fans And Critics Are Praising The Series
Netflix hasn't made a great show like this in a long time. People are saying that a new Netflix show that is "deeply uncomfortable," Beef is the best Netflix show. It just came out this week.
Male UN Workers In Afghanistan Stand In Solidarity With Female Colleagues Amid Taliban Ban
Male UN workers in afghanistan stand in solidarity with female colleagues and boycott work in protest against the Taliban's actions.
Barbie New Trailer Makes The Fans Go Wild And Encapsulated
In the Barbie new trailer, Margot Robbie plays the title character and main character, and Ryan Gosling plays her plastic, awesome boyfriend Ken. This is just a taste of the world we are all about to enter.
Surprising Discovery Of A Double Quasar - Merging Galaxies Ignite Colliding Black Holes
Surprising discovery of a double quasar - merging galaxies ignite colliding black holes. Recently, astronomers used the Hubble Space Telescope and other observatories to identify a pair of gravitationally bound quasars embedded inside two merging galaxies that existed when the universe was just 3 billion years old.
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"We Shouldn't Underestimate This Storm," Pierluisi Says As Hurricane Fiona Hits Puerto Rico
"We shouldn't underestimate this storm," Pierluisi says as Hurricane Fiona hits Puerto Rico. At a briefing on Saturday, Gov. Pedro Pierluisi warned his country. Pierluisi of Puerto Rico said on Facebook Sunday afternoon that more than 1.5 million people will experience power outages as a Category 1 storm with sustained winds of 85 mph and heavy rains approaches the island.
Super Typhoon Nanmadol Forces Four Million People To Evacuate In Japan
This morning, September 18, typhoon Nanmadol made landfall, bringing with it gusts of 112 mph (180 km/h) and heavy rainfall that could exceed 20 inches in some places. Super typhoon Nanmadol forces four million people to evacuate in Japan. On the southernmost tip of the island of Kyushu, one of the four islands that make up the bulk of Japan, close to the city of Kagoshima, it first made landfall.
A Strong Earthquake Strikes Southeastern Taiwan, Injuring 146 People
TAIPEI, Taiwan - A strong earthquake strikes southeastern Taiwan on Sunday, September 18, as per the island's weather bureau. The quake caused train carriages to derail, caused a convenience store to collapse, and caused hundreds of people to become stranded on mountain roads. As per the weather bureau, the epicenter was located in Taitung county. This quake came after a 6.4 magnitude tremor that occurred on Saturday evening in the same region, however, it did not result in any fatalities.