18-Year-Old Dies After Fraternity Event

An 18-year-old Cal State Fullerton freshman died after being dropped at a hospital following a fraternity function, and police say alcohol likely played a role.Story SnapshotPolice say alcohol appears to have contributed to the...
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Border Patrol Comes to Media Crew’s Rescue

Eight Border Patrol agents rescued an MS NOW news crew after their SUV got stuck while filming in Texas’ Big Bend desert, highlighting how...
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Midnight Home Invasion Targets Newborn

A Sydney pastor says masked strangers cut his family's power, tried to force open his door, and threatened to kill his newborn son by name.Quick TakePastor Andrew Sedra of Echo Church says four activists targeted his family's home in Cobbitty, near Sydney, on a Thursday night.The family says the group cut the electricity, tried to break in, and shouted death threats.Sedra says the attackers knew every family member by name, including his newborn son.The family reported the incident to police and is now asking for help to relocate.Masked Strangers Show Up After Address LeakAndrew Sedra leads Echo Church in...
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Trump Blends Ireland Diplomacy With Doonbeg Visit

President Trump met Ireland’s top leaders in Dublin before flying west to his own Doonbeg resort for the Irish Open, blending diplomacy with business on a tight two-day schedule.Story SnapshotTrump held meetings in Dublin with Ireland’s president and prime minister before heading to Doonbeg.The stop included remarks to U.S. and Irish business leaders at the U.S. ambassador’s residence.Irish officials framed the visit as a chance to reaffirm strong economic and cultural ties.The trip mixed formal talks with a high-profile golf event at Trump’s own resort.What Happened in DublinPresident Trump landed in Dublin for a two-day visit that began with...
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Homicide Ruling Leads to First Arrest

Police say the state medical examiner ruled Tasia Fortune’s death a homicide, and officers have made the first arrest tied to the case.Story SnapshotJackson...
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Eiffel Tower Closed Over Female Staff Controversy

France shut its most famous monument after workers said women were told to “make themselves invisible” for a private visit.Story SnapshotStaff closed the Eiffel Tower after protesting treatment of female colleagues during a private visit.Union accounts say some women were moved off posts and blocked from certain areas.The tower’s operator said the visiting group requested limited interaction with women and apologized.City authorities and management plan reviews amid broader French debates over equality and neutrality.What Triggered The ClosureOn Monday in Paris, Eiffel Tower staff went on strike and shut the site to visitors. Workers said female colleagues were sidelined during...
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Trump Takes Center Stage at Historic Convention

President Trump headlined both nights of the first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas, underscoring the party’s all-in push to mobilize voters and keep control of Washington ahead of November’s elections.Story HighlightsTrump spoke on both nights at the first Republican midterm convention, held in Dallas.Republicans billed the event as a voter-mobilization show to protect their congressional majorities.Vice President JD Vance and party leaders joined a two-night program centered on Trump.The format recalled older midterm gatherings but leaned on modern media spectacle.What Happened In DallasRepublican leaders staged a first-of-its-kind midterm convention on September 9 and 10 at the American Airlines Center...
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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...
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Volcanic Activity Pushes to Level III

Indonesia raised Anak Krakatau’s alert to Level III after dozens of eruptions sent ash skyward and glowing lava from the crater.Story HighlightsOfficials reported repeated eruptions in July and August and kept a strict hazard zone in place.Geological leaders said magma was moving toward the surface, prompting an alert raise to Level III.Satellite and agency reports confirmed ash plumes and ongoing unrest at the volcano.Authorities told the public and tourists to stay several kilometers from the active crater.What Officials Reported About The EruptionsIndonesia’s Geological Agency and its observation posts recorded bursts at Anak Krakatau through June, July, and August 2026....
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Superyacht Arrives in Los Angeles With Its Name Covered

A nine-figure superyacht arrived in Marina del Rey with its name covered, and multiple outlets say it is J.K. Rowling’s Samsara.Story SnapshotReports identify the docked yacht as Samsara, owned by J.K. Rowling.The vessel’s nameplate was concealed soon after arrival in Marina del Rey.Coverage links the concealment to concerns about protests and privacy.The episode shows how wealth, secrecy, and public curiosity collide on the waterfront.What Arrived In Marina del Rey And Why It Drew A CrowdWitnesses saw a very large luxury yacht dock in Marina del Rey after the weekend. Reporters and onlookers noticed the nameplate was hidden, which only...
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