At least 40 migrants have died after a boat they were traveling in caught fire off the northern coast of Haiti, a UN agency said Friday, with police saying the explosion was sparked by a voodoo ritual gone wrong. But "at least 40 migrants have died, and several others were injured," the IOM said.

40 Haitian migrants dead after voodoo ritual sets boat ablaze

At least six people are dead and seven missing after a fishing vessel carrying 27 onboard sank in the South Atlantic about 200 miles off the coast of the Falkland Islands.

Multiple crew members killed and missing after fishing boat sinks off Falkland islands

Twenty-five migrants have been killed in a shipwreck off the coast of Mauritania, according to the country's news agency, with dozens feared missing. The incident took place near the capital city of Nouakchott. The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said that more than 190 people were still missing and that a rescue operation was underway to recover people.

Twenty-five migrants dead in Mauritania shipwreck

Rare footage captured by a camera strapped to the back of an endangered shark shows the moment it was struck by a boat, prompting the animal to dash into deep waters.

Boat hits massive 23-foot shark in rare video footage

Pima County, AZ

Picture Rocks, AZ

Law & Crime

A father is under arrest after his 9-year-old son's decomposing remains were allegedly found on a couch inside a home filled with garbage, "soiled diapers," "one gallon bottles" of urine, and spiders.
The post ‘Should have called somebody’: 9-year-old boy found sitting upright and decomposing on couch in home filled with black widow spiders, deputies say first appeared on Law & Crime.

'Should have called somebody': 9-year-old boy found dead sitting upright on couch in home filled with black widow spiders, deputies say

Every day, fewer people truly live in love for other beings, especially the helpless ones. The result is numerous abandoned animals, many of which have previously experienced worse things, such as neglect and abuse. It is especially heartbreaking to see the youngest who need help the most because of how...

Man Was Walking Through The Woods When He Suddenly Heard Cries And Decided To Investigate

The Independent

A polar bear accidentally killed another polar bear as zoo visitors watched on in a tragic case of rough play.A necropsy has shown that the polar bear at a zoo in western Canada died by drowning after his throat was crushed by a fellow bear in rough play considered normal for the massive predators.The seven-year-old Baffin died at the Calgary Zoo on Friday after roughhousing in a pond with another male bear, the eight-year-old Siku, while visitors to the exhibit watched. Baffin submerged in the pond and didn’t resurface.The eight-year-old bear apparently bit down on the seven-year-old’s trachea and while...

Tragedy as polar bear kills fellow bear in front of shocked zoo visitors

Pennsylvania State

Butler, PA

Whiskey Riff

Last weekend, one of our nation's worst fears was realized in this divisive political climate as shots were fired at former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

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In the hours and days following the incident, the story unfolded, identifying 20-year-old Thomas Crooks as the shooter.

As the story developed, it was learned that multiple law enforcement officers had been briefed that Crooks was seen on the roof outside the rally's security zone. The New York Post reported that Crooks was even identified as a person of interest an hour before the shooting took place.

It's hard to fathom that...

Investigators Discover Chilling Online Message Shared By Donald Trump Shooter: “July 13th Will Be My Premiere”

Texas State

Heavy rains from Hurricane Beryl and Tropical Storm Alberto have driven approximately 200 crocodiles into urban areas in Tamaulipas, northern Mexico, near Texas. Authorities have captured and relocated the reptiles, with sightings primarily in Tampico, Ciudad Madero, and Altamira. Increased water levels cause crocodile migration. Karina Lizeth Saldivar, head of...

200 crocodiles crawl into cities in Northern Mexico near Texas after heavy rain

ABC News

At least 30 people are dead and more than 100 were left injured after multiple suicide bombings were carried out in Nigeria, sources said.

At least 30 dead, more than 100 injured after multiple suicide bombings in Nigeria

A surfer’s leg that was severed by a shark attack on Tuesday later washed up on an Australian beach, where a police officer retrieved it and put on ice.

Surfer’s leg washes up on shore after shark attack

TheDailyBeast

Two Italian men were arrested on Friday after they were accused of splitting up—and then raping—two American women, according to local media reports.Police told Corriere Del Mezzogiorno that the two men rode up to the women while on a scooter as the women tried to use a cigarette vending machine in Syracuse, a city in Sicily. As the men pretended to offer their help to the women, both of whom were in the country to study, they conspired to separate the two.Eventually, the two men succeeded, according to police. One woman was allegedly assaulted near a marina, while another was allegedly abducted to a home and raped there. Both women reported their attacks to police on Thursday, and the men were taken into custody on Friday.According to ANSA, the suspects were arrested on charges of aggravated sexual assault.The identities of those involved have not been released, though Rai claims the men are originally from Syracuse.The attack came months after a Canadian woman was raped in Palermo, Sicily’s largest city. U.S. State Department currently has a level two travel advisory for Italy, warning against potential terrorist attacks.  Read more at The Daily Beast.

Two U.S. Women Raped in Shocking Ordeal in Sicily: Reports

New Hampshire State

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Thomas Smith

Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

Springfield, IL

Sangamon County, IL

The Illinois deputy charged with fatally shooting Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman who had called 911 for help, in her home earlier this month, had worked at six different law enforcement agencies in four years and was charged with drunk driving twice.

What we know about the deputy charged with killing Sonya Massey in her home after she called 911 for help

Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Kate Middleton might have internal opinions on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, but she’s never spoken publicly about them -- and she recently ‘iced out’ a family member who made negative comments about Meghan.

Kate Middleton Left ‘Horrified’ and ‘Infuriated’ After Family Member Calls Out Meghan Markle

Booneville, MS

Prentiss County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Thrasher Community, Prentiss County, MS - In the early hours of Wednesday, June 26th, 2024, Deputy Cody Horn of the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department made a significant discovery during a routine traffic stop on County Road 1040.

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charge in Prentiss County

FBI Director Christopher Wray provides testimony on various security threats, including detailed information about the recovered drone used by the shooter in the attempted assassination of former President Trump.

FBI Director Christopher Wray Testifies About Drone Use in Shooting Incident

The US Sun

THE tragic spot where Jay Slater was found after falling to his death in a treacherous ravine in Tenerife has now been revealed. Jay, 19, was attempting the 11-hour walk back to his holiday accommodation along unforgiving rocky terrain when he plummeted. Police last Monday found Jay's body after 29...

Exact spot where Jay Slater plunged to his death is pinpointed for first time by sniffer dog search team in Tenerife

A 12-year-old Irish girl has died after falling from a seventh-floor balcony on the Spanish island of Mallorca. The child’s parents were sleeping when she went out on the terrace and fell to her death at around 6.30am this morning. The incident happened at Club Mac, an all-inclusive three-star resort in Alcudia, northeast Mallorca.The Civil Guard told The Independent the death is being investigated after a guest at the hotel alerted emergency services when he found the body. Paramedics attempted to save the girl but she was pronounced dead at the scene. A spokesperson for the Civil Guard said: “The...

Girl, 12, dies after falling from balcony in Mallorca

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15 people dead, more than 195 missing after boat carrying migrants capsizes off Mauritania

At least 15 people have died and more than 195 are missing after a boat carrying migrants capsized near Mauritania’s capital...

15 people dead, more than 195 missing after boat carrying migrants capsizes off Mauritania

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