Family rescued by Coast Guard after boat captain struck by lightning off Florida’s coast
The captain of a family boat was struck by lightning on Saturday, leaving the entire family stranded off the coast of Florida and requiring rescue, the U.S. Coast Guard said. Seven people were rescued from the 24-foot boat after a lightning strike knocked out power. The U.S. Coast Guard wrote in a social media post […]
Scuba boat Captain Jerry Boylan sentenced to four years in prison
A federal judge in Los Angeles on Thursday sentenced the captain of a scuba diving boat to four years in prison and three years of supervised release for criminal negligence after a fire on board killed 34 people. The September 2, 2019, fire was the deadliest maritime disaster in recent U.S. history, sparking changes in […]
Spears taken by Captain Cook at Botany Bay returned to traditional owners after more than 250 years | Indigenous Australians
Four spears stolen by Captain James Cook and his crew from Camay, now known as Sydney’s Botany Bay, have been returned to their traditional owners after more than 250 years. In 1770, during the first contact between the local Gweegal people and the crew of the Endeavor, 40 Kamay spears are recorded as having been […]
Norwegian Cruise captain refused to let eight passengers who were late reboard ship | Africa
Eight cruise passengers stranded in Sao Tome and Principe had to hurry to rejoin their cruise ship. The passengers, including a pregnant woman and a paraplegic traveler, disembarked from Norwegian Dawn to join a local tour before arriving in time for a scheduled departure from Sao Tome Island in the Gulf of Guinea, about 250 […]
Presidents Cup captain confirms there will be no members of LIV Golf on his team
The Presidents Cup is scheduled to be held at Royal Montreal Golf Club later this fall as the United States looks to maintain its advantage over international teams. As with last year’s Ryder Cup, no members of LIV Golf will be participating in the American tournament. Mike Weir, International Team Captain, 2003 Masters Champion, announced […]
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ And ‘Captain Marvel’ Star Dead At 49
Kenneth Mitchell, the actor who starred in Star Trek: Discovery and Captain Marvel, died on Saturday at the age of 49, PEOPLE reports. Mitchell’s family announced his death in a memorial posted to social media on Sunday. people report. Mitchell was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) five years ago. He shared his own experience […]
Former Aston Villa captain Chris Nicholl dies aged 77 after dementia battle | Aston Villa
League Cup-winning former Aston Villa captain Chris Nicholl has died at the age of 77, his former club Walsall have announced. Nicol, who played and managed Southampton before taking over as Saddlers manager, suffers from dementia, caused by brain damage caused by repeatedly heading the ball during his long career. That’s what I was thinking. […]
Former CBS CEO Les Moonves to Pay $11,000 Fine After Alleged Influence of LAPD Captain in Sex Assault Probe
Former CBS president and CEO Les Moonves was charged with trying to influence a former Los Angeles police officer who was believed to have leaked inside information about a sexual assault investigation against him. Agreed to pay a $1,250 fine. According to legal documents, Moonves tried to dissuade former Los Angeles Police Department Lt. Corey […]
Former CBS CEO Les Moonves Agrees To Pay $11K Fine For Allegedly Trying To Influence Former LAPD Captain
Former CBS chief Leslie Moonves agreed on February 5 to pay an $11,250 fine for allegedly trying to sway the former Los Angeles Police Department chief, NBC News reported. Newly released legal documents show Moonves tried to influence former Los Angeles Police Department Detective Corey Palka in a criminal investigation. according to Go to NBC […]
Former US soccer star rips women’s captain for saying ‘most’ American fans ‘aren’t smart’
Lindsey Horan, captain of the U.S. women’s soccer team, caused a stir when she made controversial comments about her fan base in a recent article in The Athletic. Ironically, Horan said in the article that the USWNT is “one of the most talked about teams” and that “everything we do and say is always under […]