The Guardian

Pregnant woman among those killed in ‘horrifying’ incident as charities call on government to establish safe routes

Six children among 12 dead in Channel as crowded boat ‘ripped open’

The Independent

 At least 12 migrants have died after their boat sank trying to cross the English Channel.The French coastguard confirmed the deaths after up to 65 people were rescued off the coast of Cap Gris-Nez on Tuesday.Prosecutor Guirec Le Bras said six minors and a pregnant woman were among the dead, BBC News reported.Ten females and two males were killed in the incident, the local prosecutor’s office said.Home Secretary Yvette Cooper branded the incident “horrifying and deeply tragic” as she said “vital” efforts to dismantle “dangerous and criminal smuggler gangs” and to boost border security “must proceed apace”.French interior minister...

At least 12 migrants dead after boat sinks crossing Channel

PARIS (AP) — The mayor of a French coastal town being used in a rescue operation says 13 migrants are dead after their boat ripped apart Tuesday during an attempted crossing of the English Channel. Dozens of people plunged into the treacherous waters. “Unfortunately, the bottom of the boat...

At least 13 are dead after a boat with dozens of migrants sinks in waters off northern France

Washington, DC

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NewsNinja

A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

BroBible

A pair of Aussies boating off of Sunshine Coast, Australia were absolutely stunned when “by far the biggest shark” they’d ever seen swam up next to the boat, a great white shark estimated at over 16 feet long. They took several videos as the VW Bus-sized shark swam up to their boat and started biting […]
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Aussie Fishermen Stunned When Massive Great White Shark Bites Their Boat

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been more than four decades since former child star William “Billie” Thomas Jr. died in Los Angeles of a heart attack at only 49 on October 10, 1980. Best known as "Buckwheat," the character he portrayed in the original Hal Roach-ignited Our Gang/Little Rascals classic film shorts from 1934 to 1944, Thomas faced similar challenges and misfortunes of several of his co-stars and other former child actors. This is his story.

Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas - 'Little Rascals'/'Our Gang' Child Star: 44 Years After His Tragic Death

The captain of a boat that rescued 15 people after after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily has described the incident as "a big disaster". One person on board the vessel is confirmed to have died, while another six remain missing. Karsten Borner said his own boat...

Captain of Bayesian rescue boat describes 'disaster'

 Two more crew members from the Bayesian are under investigation for manslaughter after seven people were killed when the superyacht sank in a storm off Sicily last week.A judicial source said on Wednesday that Italian prosecutors are probing two more crew members in connection with the vessel’s sinking, along with its captain, after the British-flagged Bayesian capsized on 19 August while anchored off northern Sicily.British technology tycoon Mike Lynch, his 19-year-old daughter Hannah Lynch, and five other people died when his 56-metre-long (184-foot) yacht went down within minutes of being hit by the pre-dawn tornado near the Sicilian capital...

Two more crew members under investigation over sinking of superyacht Bayesian

Georgia State

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DeanLand

Three earthquakes were recorded in Georgia during August, the strongest a 2.4 magnitude which occured far outside of the area where Georgia earthquakes most often occur. The quakes were recorded and reported by the US Geological Survey, which maintains seismograph stations throughout the US.

Rare SE Georgia Earthquake Recorded in August, State's Farthest South in 10 Years

The Standard

British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah are among those missing

Rescuers try to smash sunken superyacht hull in search for missing passengers

The US Sun

THIS is the sinister story behind a deserted cruiseliner that was intentionally run aground by its desperate captain, it is alleged. Disaster struck when the MS World Discoverer hit an uncharted reef in the Solomon Islands and unwittingly established itself as a tourist attraction. It’s now a half-sunken ocean liner visibly tipped to one side where […]

Eerie tale of abandoned cruise ship left to rot for 24 years after captain ‘deliberately’ rammed boat into tourist beach

Whiskey Riff

So close, but so far...

Mako sharks are apex predators who terrorize their ocean prey with their speed and power. Found up and down both coasts of the United States, and down into the Caribbean, over near Hawaii, and pretty much everywhere in between, these predators can reach lengths of 12 feet, and weigh up to 1,000 pounds. They use their razor sharp teeth to eat tuna, swordfish and squid, and with a top speed of over 45 miles per hour, they are the fastest of any shark species.

Their insane speeds also allow them to make some incredible leaps, coming fully out of the water. Sounds like a sport fisherman’s dream, right? Well... until they take your catch.

For a group of anglers off the coast of the California, the tax man came in August. The group was hooked into a bluefin tuna near San Diego, reeled it to the boat, gaffed it, and out of nowhere, a big ol' mako shark came to snag a bite.

"Here’s a much cleaner version of the Tug O War between Capt. Dan, Tanner and a very large Mako Shark that wanted some sushi."

At least they got a show...

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Mako Shark Snags Tuna Seconds Before Fishermen Can Get It In The Boat

THE £14million Bayesian superyacht rapidly sank over 160ft to the bottom of the sea after it was caught up in a tornado on Monday morning. Terrified passengers made up of mostly Brits were left screaming in fear as they were forced to cram into a lifeboat as the vessel capsized when the mast collapsed. Sicily […]

How £14m yacht Bayesian sank as screaming Brit passengers crammed into lifeboat after mast collapsed & vessel capsized

It's been forty-five years since former child star Darla Hood, best known for the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals film shorts, died tragically of a heart attack at only 47 years old in Canoga Park, CA. This is her story.

A Look Back at Child Star Darla Hood ('Our Gang'/'Little Rascals'): 45 Years After Her Tragic Death

Los Angeles County, CA

It's been four years since the charismatic and rugged actor Robert Conrad died at 84. Best known for feature films like Palm Springs Weekend, and the trio of hit TV shows, Hawaiian Eye, Wild Wild West, and Black Sheep Squadron (a.k.a., Baa Baa Black Sheep), Robert Conrad was one tough cookie. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Tough Guy' Actor Robert Conrad ('Wild, Wild West): 4 Years After His Tragic Death

Florida State

Deltona, FL

Akeena

Aldi, the popular discount grocery chain, is facing significant pushback from shoppers as it moves forward with plans to convert several Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket locations into Aldi stores. The move follows Aldi’s acquisition of Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of these iconic southern grocery chains, earlier this year.

Aldi Faces Backlash as It Converts Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket Locations in Florida

California State

Nature is such a wild, awe-inspiring, sometimes frightening place, but there’s something about the ocean that makes this seem even crazier to me. At least on land, we are in our element, in water… we don’t really stand a chance against something that lives there. We are not all Michael Phelps.

California Spearfisherman Dives Off Boat To Swim With Shark, Panics When He Thinks It Might Be A Great White

Salem, OH

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Kentucky State

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora, Colo. -- A Facebook post Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman made about meeting with business owners at Colfax and Iola quickly turned into an attack on Coffman over a perceived lack of action against Venezuelan gangs in the city.

Aurora mayor under fire: Do more to stop Venezuelan gangs, say residents

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12 migrants dead after boat rips apart in English Channel crossing

PARIS (AP) — The mayor of a French coastal town being used in a rescue operation says 12 migrants are dead after their boat ripped apart...

12 migrants dead after boat rips apart in English Channel crossing

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