Chicago's downtown area witnessed a night of terror as multiple shootings left one teen dead and eight others injured. The incidents occurred after the city's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, adding a grim contrast to the festive atmosphere. The first round of gunfire erupted near State Street, just before 10 p. m. Police reported a large group gathered on the side...
The discovery of Celeste Rivas' body has left investigators with more questions than answers. The body was found in a shocking state, making it difficult to determine the cause of death. Sources close to the investigation reveal that the body was frozen, decapitated, and dismembered, with limbs cut into multiple pieces. All parts were partially frozen and had been th...
The witches from the land of Oz are making waves at the movies. Wicked: For Good is on track to pull in a whopping $151 million in North America and $228 million worldwide. This is a huge deal because it's the biggest opening ever for a Broadway musical adaptation. The movie has already made $68. 7 million in its first few days, with $30. 8 million coming from early ...
A young life was tragically cut short on a family cruise. Anna Kepner, an 18-year-old from Titusville, Florida, was found lifeless under a bed on the Carnival Horizon on November 8. She was wrapped in a blanket and covered by life vests. Early signs point to asphyxiation, possibly from a bar hold—a move where an arm is used to restrict someone's neck. Two bruises on ...
A night of celebration turned into a scene of panic and violence in downtown Chicago. After the Christmas tree lighting in Millennium Park, gunshots rang out near the Chicago Theater. Seven teenagers were hurt in the chaos, with injuries ranging from leg wounds to grazes on their stomachs and thighs. Some were rushed to nearby hospitals, but thankfully, none of the i...
The Bay Area is seeing a rise in threats against local leaders. In October, someone was charged with sending hate-filled emails to Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. The emails included violent language and racial slurs. They even threatened to harm police officers and other officials. This isn't an isolated incident. California Governor Gavin Newsom recently passed a law t...
Private companies are stepping up to fill the gap left by the U. S. government's reduced investment in climate science. This shift is creating a boom in the earth intelligence sector, with businesses like Climate X and GHGSat leading the charge. Climate X, a London-based data analytics firm, recently helped a real estate manager assess climate risks for hundreds of ...
The musical sequel "For Good" has taken the box office by storm. It earned an impressive $68. 6 million on its opening day, with early screenings giving it a strong start. This puts it on course for a massive $151. 5 million opening weekend, making it the second-biggest opening ever for Universal, just behind "Jurassic World. " Early screenings gave "For Good" a sig...
The tech world is buzzing with a new concern: depreciation. Investors are now fretting over how quickly expensive tech gear, like GPUs and chips, might lose value. This worry is shaking up the AI market, with big tech stocks taking a hit. Michael Burry and Jim Chanos, famous for their sharp market insights, have been vocal about this issue. Burry recently shared his...
China has escalated its conflict with Japan over Taiwan by bringing the issue to the United Nations. China's U. N. Ambassador, Fu Cong, accused Japan of threatening to interfere militarily in Taiwan's affairs. He warned that any such move would be seen as an act of aggression and vowed to defend China's sovereignty. The dispute began when Japanese Prime Minister San...