A Texas UPS worker died this week after becoming ill amid an extreme heatwave, the company said. Christopher Begley, 57, worked for the parcel delivery company for 28 years before he died Monday. He was assigned to UPS’ facility in McKinney, a Dallas suburb. “We are saddened by the loss […]
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Philadelphia boy, 12, found shot dead, wrapped in plastic in trash can
The body of a 12-year-old Philadelphia boy wrapped in plastic was found last week in a dumpster, police said Thursday. The victim, identified as Hezekiah Bernard, was discovered by a sanitation employee with the Philadelphia Housing Authority on Aug. 23 in the 5500 block of Cherry Street. “Mr. Bernard was […]
Read More‘They wanted a scapegoat’: Americans split on who’s accountable for auto thefts, criminals or car makers
Car thefts in Washington, D.C., and Chicago are soaring, leading the Windy City’s mayor to accuse two auto manufacturers of having insufficient anti-theft systems, but Americans who spoke to Fox News said criminals should also be prosecuted. “Definitely go after the criminals. I mean, the criminals are doing the crime,” […]
Read MoreUber launches electric bike service in Kenya, aiming for emissions-free platform by 2040
Ride-hailing firm Uber on Thursday launched an electric motorbike service in Kenya, its first in Africa, as the company seeks to make its global platform emissions free by 2040. The rollout in Kenya will be followed by a “potential announcement” this year for the rest of its markets in the […]
Read MoreUS denies blocking chip sales to Middle East
The Biden administration “has not blocked chip sales to the Middle East,” a U.S. Department of Commerce spokesperson said on Thursday, after disclosures that Washington had expanded export license requirements for Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices artificial-intelligence chips. Nvidia revealed the new rules in a regulatory filing earlier this week. […]
Read MoreAllegiant air raises concerns about Mexican government’s transparency on flight operations
Transparency from the Mexican government on flight operations in Mexico City is a concern, U.S. carrier Allegiant Air argued in a presentation made public Wednesday, appearing to confirm the U.S. government’s worries over a federal order moving cargo flights out of the capital’s main airport. U.S. regulators suspended review of […]
Read MoreCooper Kupp’s Week 1 status in doubt after ‘setback’ with hamstring injury
The Los Angeles Rams sorely missed their star receiver last year, going 5-12 despite winning the Super Bowl the previous season. All eyes were on the 2023 season once Cooper Kupp was done for the year. And this season may start without him. Rams head coach Sean McVay told reporters […]
Read MoreDirtiest items in your house, according to a home cleaner — and how to fix things this fall
A cleaning expert is sharing her best tips for keeping your home clean and tidy — and there might be a few surprises here. Libby Denney is a 28-year-old cleaning expert who’s been professionally cleaning homes for over 10 years. The North Yorkshire, England, resident revealed to SWNS some of […]
Read More2-time World Cup winner Julie Ertz retires from soccer, says representing US was ‘the greatest honor’
United States women’s national team (USWNT) and Angel City FC star Julie Ertz has decided to step away from professional soccer. “With immense emotion and processing, I’ve decided it is time to hang up the boots,” Ertz said in a social media post on Thursday. “I’ve been blessed to meet […]
Read MorePentagon to release declassified UFO photos, videos and reports on new website
The Pentagon announced the launch of a new website with the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) on Thursday, that will provide the public with declassified information about UFOs, or what the government calls unidentified anomalous phenomena — UAPs. Pentagon spokesman Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder said at a press briefing Thursday […]
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