Charges Dropped Against Deaf Black Man with Cerebral Palsy After Violent Arrest Sparks Outcry
In a decision announced Thursday, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office dropped all remaining charges against Tyron McAlpin, a Black man who is deaf and has cerebral palsy, following a controversial and violent arrest in...
Former One Direction Singer Liam Payne Dies at 31 in Buenos Aires
Liam Payne, former member of the globally successful boy band One Direction, tragically passed away at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 16, 2024....
Meta Faces Lawsuit from 34 States Over Youth Mental Health Crisis Linked to Social Media Platforms
A federal judge in California has ruled that Meta Platforms Inc. must face several claims in a lawsuit brought by 34 state attorneys general, accusing the company of contributing to a youth mental health...
Trump Ramps Up Anti-Immigration Rhetoric, Targets Political Opponents in Final Stretch of 2024 Campaign
As the 2024 presidential race heads into its final weeks, former President Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric on immigration and targeted his political opponents as “enemies from within.” Speaking at a rally in...
Lilly Ledbetter, Equal Pay Activist and Namesake of Landmark Law, Dies at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, a champion for equal pay who inspired the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, passed away Saturday night at the age of 86. According to a statement from her family, Ledbetter died peacefully,...
Two Workers Killed in Hydrogen Sulfide Leak at Houston-Area Refinery
Two workers lost their lives and nearly three dozen others were injured following a hydrogen sulfide gas leak at a Pemex-operated refinery in Deer Park, Texas, on Thursday. The leak, which occurred during maintenance...
Rafael Nadal Announces Retirement After Next Month’s Davis Cup Finals
Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, has announced his retirement from tennis following next month’s Davis Cup finals at the age of 38. The legendary Spanish player, known for his unparalleled success on...
Hurricane Milton: Catastrophic Category 5 Hits Florida
Hurricane Milton, a catastrophic Category 5 storm, is barreling toward Florida’s central west coast, expected to make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday. The National Hurricane Center has warned that Milton could become one...
Israeli Airstrikes Hit Beirut and Gaza, Killing Civilians Amid Escalating Conflict
Overnight Israeli airstrikes lit up the Beirut skyline, targeting Hezbollah positions as loud explosions echoed across southern suburbs. In Gaza, a deadly strike on a mosque and a school sheltering displaced civilians claimed at...
Limited Edition Alcazar Watches to Debut at Miss Asia Global
As part of its 25-year legacy in the fashion and media industry, Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd, led by Dr. Ajit Ravi, is set to unveil two limited-edition models of Alcazar Watches at the prestigious...