South American gang members have been caught after a series of home break‑ins in Los Angeles that used delivery packages as disguises. Seven suspects, four of them from Colombia, were arrested for targeting houses by posing as workers from services like Amazon, DoorDash and UberEats. Police no
A 21‑year‑old Brazilian social media personality was killed last month in a shooting outside her home, according to local police. Two men on a motorcycle opened fire; one was shot by authorities the same day, while the other, who is 17, remains at large. Investigators are probing whether this att
A fresh crime drama on Netflix has sparked a split between critics and everyday viewers. The series, called Nemesis, centers on LAPD officer Isaiah Stiles, who is determined to bring down businessman Coltrane Wilder. Stiles believes Wilder hides a violent past, while Wilder presents himself as
The city’s mayor has asked the council to quickly re‑enact a law that keeps teenagers out of town after dark. She said the current pause on this rule is making crime higher and people feel less safe in Washington. The new bill would undo a sunset clause that let the curfew end earlier this yea
In late December, a new face stepped into Norwich’s mayoral office. Swarnjit Singh, the city’s first Sikh leader, promised to focus on jobs and community growth. His background as a real‑estate entrepreneur and long‑time city council member made his election feel like a milestone for diversity in Co
In Chiba, near Tokyo, two American visitors caused a stir at Ichikawa City Zoo by jumping into the enclosure of Punch, a young Japanese macaque who gained fame after being abandoned by his mother. The pair, one in a bright blue suit and the other filming from behind a barrier, entered the area with
A short film called “Stronger Than You Think” has caught the eye of Sox Entertainment, which will now handle its distribution. The documentary follows 26‑year‑old swimmer Ali Truwit, who stunned the world at the Paris Paralympics in 2024. Less than a year after losing her lower‑left leg to a shark a
Abu Dhabi is building a huge entertainment dome on Yas Island that will cost $1. 7 billion. The structure will be a mix of concert hall, cinema and digital art space. It follows the same idea that first appeared in Las Vegas but will be the second of its kind. The dome will let visitors feel
A recent survey asked people in 13 European nations whether money matters or the planet comes first. The results showed that about six out of ten adults say growth is a must for a healthy society. Most of those supporters see growth as only moderate, not extreme. A smaller group – less than
The tragedy at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday shook a community that had once seemed safe. Two young men, aged 17 and 18, entered the mosque‑school complex during a busy time and killed three adults. Their attack was both an assault on a place of worship and a school shooting, marking the
