Palisades Fire likely started near the remnants of a blaze believed to have been sparked by NYE fireworks: report
The Palisades fire, which wreaked havoc in Los Angeles and killed at least eight people, may have reignited from scorch marks left by an earlier inferno, believed to have been caused by fireworks set off on New Year's Eve. announced the report. Debris from the New Year's Eve fire was likely reignited by strong winds, […]
Viral Steve Harvey Death Hoax Sparked by Bogus AI Story
family feud Presenter Steve Harvey on Wednesday became the victim of a fake death declaration automatically generated by artificial intelligence (AI) and spread virally across the waking world. Reports that the comedy veteran had passed away late Tuesday prompted many social media posters to mourn the 67-year-old's death and offer condolences to his family and […]
Slain UnitedHealthcare executive is remembered amid the fury sparked by his death – Star Tribune
Thompson graduated as valedictorian from South Hamilton High School in 1993 and then attended the University of Iowa, where he met his wife, Paulette. He worked at accounting firm PwC in Minneapolis, then at UnitedHealth in 2004 as director of corporate development, quickly climbing the corporate ladder. Thompson hosts an annual golf fundraiser for the […]
NYC high school fire sparked by lithium-ion battery renews fears around dangerous devices
Lithium-ion batteries used in a student project caused a fire at Staten Island Technical High School, injuring a firefighter. Concerns are growing over schools' safety efforts over dangerous devices. The fire broke out on the third floor of the elite school around 7pm on December 6, and required 12 units and 60 firefighters to put […]
Women’s golf tour owner reveals harrowing experience with trans golfer that sparked push for new LPGA ban
The LPGA's new rules banning post-pubescent biological males from participating in women's professional golf competitions were widely praised by women's sports activists after they were passed this week. But there was also an outcry from transgender golfer Haley Davidson, who spoke out against the ban on her Instagram Story Thursday, claiming the LPGA did not […]
‘Galvanizing moment’ sparked Eagles after early-season woes
The Eagles are in the opposite direction of the 2023 season. They finished 11-6 last year, going 1-6 after a 10-1 start before going 32-9 in Tampa and missing the playoffs. This season, the Eagles went 2-2 with a blowout loss to the Buccaneers and narrow wins over the Packers and Saints. But since then, […]
Conspiracy theories may have sparked tragic twist in Hannah Kobayashi’s case
The mysterious disappearance of Hawaiian photographer Hannah Kobayashi has been marred by outrageous conspiracy theories, including that she was brainwashed by a cult and blackmailed by African hackers. may have literally caused her death, her aunt said. Police say Ryan Kobayashi, 53, jumped from a Los Angeles International Airport parking lot Sunday morning while searching […]
Chuck Schumer Just Sparked A Massive Free Speech Debate After Sliding Antisemitism Act Into Defense Bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is reportedly moving to add the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), sparking a debate over free speech concerns. The Anti-Semitism Awareness Act is intended to provide additional protections for Jewish students as violence against the community becomes increasingly common, but critics of the bill say […]
Amityville Horror house may still be haunted 50 years after murders that sparked haunting craze
The 'Amityville Horror' house may still be 'haunted' 50 years after the real-life massacre that inspired the book and movie, say neighbors and paranormal experts close to the case. claim. Years after the infamous murder of a family of six in 1974, a Long Island home still has a demonic presence “sleeping inside, waiting to […]
NYC’s Airbnb crackdown has sparked an underground market for home shares
A year-long crackdown on Airbnb in New York City has led to an explosion in the underground market for apartment rentals. And a handful of nifty startups are attracting big-name investors in hopes of snapping up properties that comply with the city's new rules. last fall, The New York City Council imposed Local Law No. […]
