Malibu Sinkhole Engulfs Nicolas Cage Estate

A 30-by-30-foot sinkhole swallowed the driveway of Nicolas Cage’s Malibu beachfront home, exposing how fragile a costly coastal neighborhood has become.Story SnapshotDriveway collapse on Sea Level Drive created a massive sinkhole, no injuries reported.Officials...
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Judge Blocks NYC Rideshare Deactivation Law

A federal judge halted New York City’s new “just cause” rideshare law, saying Uber and Lyft likely have a valid constitutional challenge, leaving safety...
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Scammers Hijack Woman’s Bank Account

An 80-year-old woman could not buy food for three weeks after scammers hijacked her bank account, freezing her access to money.Story SnapshotScammers tricked an 80-year-old into revealing bank login details, locking her out.Account takeover is a common elder fraud tactic flagged by federal and financial agencies.Guidance says banks should be alerted fast and may reimburse unauthorized payments.Older adults report rising losses, with large-dollar harms climbing in recent years.What Happened To The VictimBritish tabloid reporting says an 80-year-old woman followed instructions from a scammer and logged into her bank, exposing her details. The criminal then took over the account. The...
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Head-of-State Immunity Challenged in U.S. Drug Case

Lawyers for Nicolás Maduro asked a U.S. judge to throw out drug charges by claiming head-of-state immunity, forcing a rare clash between criminal law and international rules.Story SnapshotDefense filings in New York argue heads of state are exempt from foreign criminal cases.Prosecutors are set to answer before scheduled arguments, putting the issue squarely before the court.Commentators say U.S. nonrecognition of Maduro undercuts personal immunity and narrows his options.The ruling could shape how U.S. courts handle foreign leaders accused of non-official crimes.What Maduro Asked the Court to DoDefense counsel filed papers in Manhattan federal court seeking dismissal of drug-trafficking charges...
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Ukraine’s Security Agencies Exchange Gunfire

Ukraine’s two top security agencies exchanged gunfire on a Kyiv street, and the president called it “absolutely disgraceful.”Story SnapshotUkraine’s Security Service and military intelligence...
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Swiss Rave Shooting Leaves One Dead, Five Wounded

A gunman opened fire on a crowded outdoor rave in Switzerland early Sunday, killing a 22-year-old woman and wounding five other young people, and police still have no idea who pulled the trigger.Quick TakeA 22-year-old woman died at the scene; five people ages 24 to 27 were hurt, some seriously.The shooting happened at "Aarau Rave VOL. 7" at the Schachen horse racing track around 2:30 a.m.Police say they have no clear motive or suspect and are asking attendees for photos and video.Shootings like this are rare in Switzerland, a country known for high gun ownership but low gun crime.Gunfire...
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NY Governor Hijab Moment Explodes Before 9/11

In American politics, a simple act of religious etiquette can be weaponized into a referendum on identity, feminism, and electoral motive; the same headscarf that reads as respect to one audience becomes, to another, a billboard for pandering.The Short VersionGov. Kathy Hochul covered her head while addressing congregants at New York’s Islamic Cultural Center; the gesture was instantly recast online as political theater.Conservative commentators framed the move as hypocrisy and vote-seeking, intensifying because of its proximity to the 9/11 anniversary and the clip’s virality on X.There is no documentary evidence tying the attire to a targeted voter-outreach strategy; supporters...
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Hundreds Trapped: Nepal Tunnel Rescue

Hundreds of workers remain cut off inside Nepal’s flood-blocked hydropower tunnels as rescuers fight water, mud, and time to reach them.Story SnapshotNepal deployed thousands...
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LA Mayor Orders Review of LAPD Tactics

Two graphic LAPD videos pushed Los Angeles’ mayor to order an outside review of police tactics and accountability.Story SnapshotMayor Karen Bass announced an executive order for an independent review after two deadly incidents on video.The review targets policies, training, tactics, supervision, and discipline tied to deaths or severe injuries.LAPD leaders point to de-escalation rules and faster video releases as signs of reform.The fight reflects a wider struggle over mental-health crisis response and public trust in policing.Mayor Orders Independent Evaluation After Graphic FootageLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said the new footage was “incredibly difficult to watch” and announced an executive...
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117 MPH Crash Leaves 2 Teens Dead

Prosecutors say a 50-year-old driver hit 117 mph before a Victorville crash that killed two teens, and they’ve charged him with murder.Story SnapshotOfficials charged Terry Lamar Easter with two counts of murder and other felonies.Investigators say a yellow Chevrolet Camaro and black Dodge Charger were speeding before impact.The San Bernardino County District Attorney says speed reached 117 mph, splitting the teens’ Acura in half.Authorities say Easter fled the scene; he later surrendered to law enforcement.What Authorities Say Happened In VictorvilleOn August 14, 2026, two high school seniors died after a violent three-car crash at Ridgecrest Road and Elmwood Drive...
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