Shipping Insurance Rates Soar as Red Sea Crisis Bites
AFP — Attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi rebels have sent insurance premiums soaring, exacerbating costs already rising due to higher freight costs and the extension of alternative trade routes. Since November, the Houthis have carried out relentless attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea, a maritime hub through which […]
Ukraine withdraws troops from Avdiivka as ammunition shortage bites
As the war approaches its second anniversary, Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from the town of Avdiivka, a key battleground in the country’s east that could pave the way for a Russian advance. Kiev said the withdrawal was announced as Congress delayed U.S. military aid for months and as Ukraine faces a severe ammunition shortage and […]
Wendy’s worker punches drive-thru customer through car window — then steals car, hits victim with car, bites 2 cops: Police
Earlier this week, police said an employee at a Wendy’s in the St. Louis area physically attacked a drive-thru customer after an argument. KPLR TV reported –But that’s not half of the suspect’s charges. The employee allegedly punched a customer through the driver’s side window, stole the victim’s car, returned to the scene, hit the […]
Mirra Andreeva bites arm before making Australian Open comeback
The entire tennis world is paying attention to Russian prodigy Mila Andreeva. The 16-year-old just played in the main draw of the Australian Open for the first time and put on a great show, making it all the way to the fourth round and making a huge comeback. Even Andreeva was surprised by the 1-6, […]
Crypto-hating Gary Gensler bites the bullet by aiding the ‘Wild West’ of investing
So Gary did it. Last week, the head of the Securities and Exchange Commission, a well-known cryptocurrency hater who has criticized digital coins even calling the market filled with looters, drug dealers and scammers the “Wild West” of investing. , has taken a big step towards virtual currency. Mainstreaming virtual currencies as an asset class. […]
Shoplifter bites security officer and abandons his 11-year-old boy in Atlanta mall parking lot, police say
Cobb County Police said. that the man ran away After being caught shoplifting at an Atlanta mall and abandoning her 11-year-old son in late December. James Calvin Smith allegedly stole a bag and filled it with $852 worth of clothing and perfume purchased at Macy's at Cumberland Mall before being approached by loss prevention officers. […]
Woman bites and chews through seat of police cruiser after arrest in North Carolina
A woman arrested on suspicion of assault in North Carolina became so enraged that she bit the back seat of a police cruiser. The bizarre incident involving a 32-year-old woman occurred on Jan. 2 after she was arrested on suspicion of assault, according to the Boone Police Department. The photos of the seats are First […]
Health alert: Mushroom risotto bites sold in 10 states may actually contain hot dog
(NEXSTAR) – The government has issued a public health warning regarding potentially mislabeled frozen mushroom products being sold in nearly a dozen states that could be dangerous to people with allergies. Although the outside of the box says “Wild Fork Porcini Mushroom Risotto Bites,” consumers may actually find hot dogs inside the puff pastry, according […]