A helicopter carrying five people, including tourists and a pilot, crashed on Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. The incident happened late Wednesday afternoon near Barafu Camp, a spot on the mountain's southeastern base. Those on board included a Tanzanian tour guide, a doctor, a Zimbabwean pi
A recent decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has brought the Theranos scandal back into the spotlight. The court rejected Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani's request for a rehearing, upholding his conviction and 13-year prison sentence. This decision came after a thorough review of the evidence, inc
Dallas Police made some big decisions in 2025. They had to hire more officers, use new tech, and deal with important issues. Here’s what happened: Dallas Police needed to grow their team. The city wanted 4, 000 officers, but they were still short by over 600 in November. Still, they hired more than
In Maiduguri, the heart of Borno state, a violent act shook the city during evening prayers. A suspected suicide bomber struck the Al-Adum mosque, killing at least five people and injuring 35 others. This attack happened around 6 p. m. , as worshippers gathered for their evening prayers. The scene w
In 2022, a big hack hit LastPass, a company that stores passwords. Thieves got away with encrypted backups of people's password vaults. These vaults had important info like crypto keys and seed phrases. The hackers had a field day. They used weak master passwords to crack open the vaults and steal c
A helicopter mission meant to save lives ended in disaster on Mount Kilimanjaro. The incident, which occurred in the evening, took place on a well-trodden path often used by climbers. Authorities revealed that the helicopter was part of a medical rescue operation. Sadly, everyone on board, including
Imani Dia Smith, a familiar face from Broadway's "The Lion King, " is no longer with us. At just 25, her life was tragically cut short in a stabbing incident at a home in Edison, New Jersey. The details are grim. Authorities found her with fatal stab wounds after responding to an emergency call. She
A man accused of killing a National Guard member and injuring another in Washington, D. C. , is now facing federal charges. This shift means the death penalty could be on the table. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is an Afghan national. He was initially charged in local court but has now been mov
Bondi Beach, usually buzzing with festive cheer, wore a somber look this Christmas. The recent antisemitic attack that shook the area left a heavy shadow over the celebrations. The beach, known for its lively atmosphere, saw fewer people than usual, with many wearing Santa hats, trying to keep the s
In Minneapolis, a McDonald's restaurant has decided to lock its doors to keep out people who might cause trouble. This move is getting a lot of attention and shows how worried people are about crime in the area. The sign on the door says that starting December 5th, the dining room will be locked fr
