Rescuers are continuing to dig through the waste in the hope of finding more survivors.

Landslide at Uganda rubbish dump kills 21

UPI News

The death toll from a landslide in a Ugandan landfill rose to 23 on Sunday, officials said as workers continue to dig through debris for bodies.

Death toll in Uganda landfill collapse rises to 23

Eight people including two children were killed when a landfill in the Ugandan capital Kampala collapsed on Saturday, the city authority said. "On a very sad note eight people have so far been found dead, six adults and two children," the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) said in a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter.

Two children among eight dead in Uganda landfill collapse

Reuters

KAMPALA (Reuters) -The death toll from a landslide at a vast garbage dump in Uganda's capital Kampala has risen to 21, police said on Sunday, as rescue workers continued to dig for survivors.

Death toll from landslide at Uganda garbage dump rises to 21

The US Sun

A DAD-OF-FIVE died after mistakenly pouring washing detergent on a bowl of cornflakes instead of milk, an inquest has heard. Tom McDonald was rushed to St Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) in Dublin on March 9, 2023, after his daughter realised he had accidentally poisoned himself. “It was so quick – he was perfectly well and […]

Dad-of-five with dementia died after accidentally pouring washing detergent on his cornflakes instead of milk

The Guardian

A rise in sexual violence means food prices have leapt in CAR as women and girls say they fear working in the fields

‘They turn our farms into rape centres’: Russian mercenaries accused of abuse in Central African Republic

Raleigh, NC

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Town Talks

Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina City Named The Most Boring Town in the State

Irvine, CA

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A check from an Irvine business was intercepted from the mail around May 3, according to the Irvine Police Department . This man is suspected of depositing the stolen check into an ATM account. The investigation is ongoing, but it would be helpful to the investigation to identify this suspect.

Man wanted for stealing a $20K check in Irvine and depositing it at an ATM

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

The president says his priority is to avoid a regional conflict involving Israel and Iran. Withholding arms is his best lever, says Mohamad Bazzi of the Hagop Kevorkian Center for Near Eastern Studies

The war in the Middle East is escalating fast – and Biden has squandered too many chances to stop it | Mohamad Bazzi

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has surprised many Nigerians by revealing he doesn’t own a house outside the country. Dangote stated he has homes only in Lagos and his hometown Kano and Lagos and rents an apartment when visiting the capital, Abuja. Despite Nigeria’s economic challenges, Forbes magazine...

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote shares why he doesn’t want to own a home abroad

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

New Mexico State

Albuquerque, NM

ABC News

A 20-year-old woman was found dead following a multiday search in the Grand Canyon, the National Park Service said.

Woman, 20, found dead in Grand Canyon following multiday search: NPS

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

Atwater, CA

The employee was rushed to the hospital and later died.

Bureau of Prisons employee dies after coming into contact with 'unknown substance'

Fox News

Dozens of Russia's Wagner mercenaries were killed in a brutal ambush over the weekend by Tuareg rebels in northern Mali following days of fighting near Algeria's border.

Dozens of Russia’s Wagner mercenaries massacred in Mali ambush

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

L.A. TACO has identified the police officer seen in a viral video sucker-punching a detained man named Alexander Mitchell in Watts over the weekend as Los Angeles Police Department Officer (LAPD) Joshua Sportiello.

LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

NEW YORK -- Unexpectedly high medical bills are common in the United States, but there are ways to get relief. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, one in five Americans are affected by outstanding medical debt, for a total cost of $88 billion. In a 2022 study, the bureau...

How to get relief from unexpectedly high medical bills

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Death toll in Uganda rubbish heap collapse reaches 24 as rescuers find more victims

KAMPALA, Uganda -- The death toll from a mountain of rubbish that collapsed in the Ugandan capital rose to 24 on Monday as rescuers with excavators...

Death toll in Uganda rubbish heap collapse reaches 24 as rescuers find more victims

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