3.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits California In US Amid Ongoing Wildfires
California faced a 3.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday morning, adding to the state’s ongoing battle with wildfires. The tremor occurred near the San Francisco Bay Area at 7:02 am PT, with its epicenter located about five miles southwest of the Golden Gate Bridge. Following the initial quake, two aftershocks followed—first, a 2.2 magnitude quake, then […]
TikTok confirms it will shut down in the US on January 19 unless Supreme Court blocks or delays ban
TikTok has officially announced that it will shut down in the U.S. on January 19, 2025, unless the Supreme Court steps in to delay or block the ban. The popular social media platform, which boasts over 170 million monthly users in the U.S., faces a tough challenge following a new law signed by President Joe […]
West Ham United appoint Graham Potter as manager after Julen Lopetegui sacking
West Ham United has named Graham Potter as their new manager following the dismissal of Julen Lopetegui. The decision comes after a disappointing period for Lopetegui, with the team sitting 14th in the Premier League, just seven points above the relegation zone. Potter, who previously managed Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea, signed a two-and-a-half-year […]
Los Angeles wildfires: Five k!lled as wildfire sweeps through California (photos)
Los Angeles is currently battling a series of wildfires that have resulted in widespread destruction, loss of life, and forced evacuations. The fires, fueled by dry conditions and strong winds, have claimed at least five lives and displaced over 80,000 people. Seven major fires are currently burning in the region, each causing significant damage: The […]
OpenAI founder Sam Altman denies his sister’s allegation that he sexually abused her when she was a minor
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has denied serious allegations made by his sister, Ann Altman, in a lawsuit filed this week. The lawsuit, filed in Missouri, accuses Sam of sexually abusing Ann for nearly a decade, starting when she was just three years old. The alleged incidents reportedly took place at their family home […]
Legendary actor, Anthony Hopkins’ $6M California home burnt to the ground in LA fire (photos)
Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins has tragically lost his $6 million home in the destructive California wildfires currently ravaging Los Angeles. At 87, the star joins a growing list of celebrities whose homes have been affected as the fires continue to spread. Hopkins had purchased his beautiful four-bedroom, five-bathroom house in Pacific Palisades in 2021. Sadly, […]
Residents and celebrities flee as wildfire rages in Los Angeles
A wildfire broke out in Los Angeles, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate, including some famous faces. On January 7, 2025, the fire started in Pacific Palisades, then spread quickly to Altadena. California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency after visiting the area and meeting with firefighters. Newsom warned that the situation was […]
Hush-money: Court rejects Trump’s appeal to delay sentencing
A New York appeals court has rejected Donald Trump’s attempt to postpone his sentencing in the hush-money case. The former US president, who was convicted in May of 34 counts of falsifying business records, is scheduled for sentencing this Friday. The case involves payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels, with accusations that Trump […]
US Parliament passes bill to deport illegal immigrants charged with minor crimes
The United States Congress has passed a law aimed at deporting illegal immigrants who are charged with minor crimes. Known as the Laken Riley Act, the law empowers federal authorities to detain and deport such individuals in an effort to enhance public safety. The law was named after Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student from […]
UK Hospital declares critical incident over ‘exceptionally high’ flu cases
Hospitals in the UK are under immense strain due to a dramatic rise in flu cases and respiratory illnesses. Royal Liverpool Hospital has declared a critical incident, reporting an unprecedented number of flu patients and Emergency Department (A&E) wait times of up to 50 hours. The hospital described the situation as “extremely busy,” with staff […]