Cyclone Fina, a powerful category three storm, has left its mark on Darwin, the capital of Australia's Northern Territory. With wind gusts reaching up to 205 kilometers per hour, the cyclone brought strong winds and heavy rain to the city. Residents were reminded of the devastating Cyclone Tracy, which struck Darwin on Christmas Day in 1974, causing widespread destru...
Beverly Hills is known for its glamour and luxury, but beneath the shiny surface, there are plenty of dark and intriguing tales. A new book is set to uncover some of these stories, featuring famous names like Cher and Lindsay Lohan. This isn't the first time someone has dug into the city's crime history. A similar book came out recently, and it was a hit. It talked a...
A former Air Force intelligence officer, Summer Heather Worden, has admitted to lying to authorities. She had previously accused her ex-spouse, NASA astronaut Anne McClain, of committing a crime while in space. Worden claimed McClain had guessed her bank password and accessed her account illegally from the International Space Station in 2019. This would have been a f...
The world lost two bright stars when Alice and Ellen Kessler, the famous twin dancers and singers, passed away at the age of 89. Their deaths were confirmed by Munich police, who reported it as a joint suicide. The twins, who had been living in the upscale Munich suburb of Grünwald, left behind a legacy that spanned over six decades. Born and raised in Germany, the ...
The Kessler twins, Alice and Ellen, were more than just famous dancers and singers. They were a team, a duo that lit up stages worldwide. Born in Germany, they started dancing young and joined the Leipzig Opera's children's ballet. Life took a turn when they were 16, fleeing to West Germany. Their big break came in Paris at the Lido cabaret theater, launching their i...
Bill Ackman, a well-known hedge fund manager, is about to share his new ideas for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. He plans to talk about this during an online event. Ackman thinks his plan will help the government get the most out of these companies. He also believes it will keep mortgage rates stable and make it easier to see how much the Treasury's investment is worth....
True crime documentaries have a way of pulling viewers in, offering a glimpse into the darkest corners of human behavior. One such story involves a widower named John Corbett, who hired an American nanny, Molly Martens, in 2008. Their relationship quickly turned romantic, leading to marriage. However, in 2015, things took a horrifying turn when Corbett was murdered b...
The U. S. National Archives has just dropped a bunch of documents about Amelia Earhart, the famous pilot who vanished in 1937. This happened after President Trump said all government files on her should be made public. Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, took off from Papua New Guinea on July 2, 1937, heading for Howland Island. They were trying to fly around th...
John Beam, a beloved figure in Oakland, was more than just a football coach. He was a mentor, a friend, and a guiding light for countless young people. His sudden death after a targeted shooting on the Laney College campus has left a void in the community. The incident has raised questions about campus safety and the broader issue of gun violence. The suspect, Cedri...
In a twist that's got everyone talking, a close friend of Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), is accused of sharing secret mortgage pricing info from Fannie Mae with a rival company. Lauren Smith, who leads marketing at Fannie Mae, is said to have passed on this sensitive data on Pulte's orders. This has sparked a big ethics debate with...