April inflation falls to 3.4 percent
Inflation slowed in April after months of faster-than-expected price increases, according to data released Wednesday by the Labor Department. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a closely watched inflation indicator, rose 0.3% in April and rose 3.4% over the past 12 months, in line with economists’ expectations. Both the monthly and annual inflation rates fell by […]
Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready falls off stage mid-solo
He jammed too hard. Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready fell on stage during the band’s sold-out show in Vancouver, Canada, last week. The 58-year-old and his bandmates kicked off their long-awaited Dark Matter tour earlier this month, but the May 4 show wasn’t without drama. Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready fell on stage during the […]
CEO of WPP falls victim to deepfake scam
WPP’s CEO became the victim of an elaborate deepfake scam in which his boss’ voice was cloned to solicit money and personal information from employees. Mark Read, CEO of WPP, a London-based communications and advertising company whose clients include Dell, Wendy’s, Victoria’s Secret and Coca-Cola, has a WhatsApp account that appears to be his own. […]
Ohio State graduation ceremony attendee falls to death from stands
Another person died after falling from the stadium stands during Ohio State University’s graduation ceremony on Sunday. According to the Columbus Dispatch, around 12:30 p.m., officers called for help over OSU’s police radio. [of Ohio Stadium]…I even fell off the stadium. ” Medics pronounced the person dead at 12:25 p.m. WSBN TV report. It is unclear […]
Person at Ohio State graduation ceremony falls to death from stands
Another person died after falling from the stadium stands during Ohio State University’s graduation ceremony on Sunday. According to the Columbus Dispatch, around 12:30 p.m., an officer called for help over the OSU police radio, saying, “Medics and several officers needed at Gate 30.” [of Ohio Stadium]…I even fell off the stadium. ” Medics pronounced […]
Woman falls from ‘elevated position’ in Greenwich Village near 5 Boro Bike Tour route
A woman was injured Sunday morning after falling from a “high perch” in Greenwich Village near the route of the Five Boroughs Bike Tour, New York City police said. The unidentified 33-year-old woman was found outside a four-story building at 73 W. 11th St. near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan after a 911 call was received […]
April jobs report falls short
Unemployment rate also increased 3.9% It exceeded economists’ expectations during the same period. The Labor Department’s report was released days after the Federal Reserve voted to hold off on cutting interest rates. “The slowdown in employment data is welcome news for the Federal Reserve, as rate hikes have an impact on the labor market, which […]
Joel Embiid’s series-win guarantee falls flat: ‘sucks to lose’
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid is no Joe Namath. For that matter, Mark Messier. After guaranteeing the 76ers would bounce back to win the first round series against the Knicks after losing Game 2, Embiid had to watch that vow backfire. His season ended with a 118-115 loss in Game 6 at Wells Fargo Center. Joel […]
Power pole falls as storm sweeps Las Vegas Valley
NV Energy crews and police responded to a downed power pole in Henderson on Friday afternoon. source
UCLA falls to anarchy after counterprotesters confront anti-Israeli encampment: ‘Horrific acts of violence’
Anarchy broke out overnight at the University of California, Los Angeles, after anti-Israel protests escalated into clashes between rival groups. Police wearing face shields and riot gear were eventually called to the scene to restore order. Photos and videos online showed scenes of chaos, with people throwing chairs, hitting each other with sticks and weapons, […]