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A Voepass ATR 72-500 plane crashed near São Paulo on August 9, 2024, killing all 62 people on board. The aircraft lost signal and plummeted from 17,000 feet before hitting residential homes in Vinhedo. Authorities are investigating the cause of the disaster. On August 9, 2024, a tragic plane...
The Paris Olympics organizers apologized after a performance resembling Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" during the opening ceremony sparked controversy among religious groups. The organizers clarified the intent was to celebrate diversity, but the portrayal was criticized for being...
Authorities in Illinois have released footage showing a white police officer fatally shooting Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 fearing an intruder. The video reveals the officer's aggressive response and has led to charges against the deputy. The incident raises urgent concerns about...
A 12-year-old girl in Tennessee faces murder charges after allegedly suffocating her cousin during a dispute. Captured on security footage, the incident involved tampering with evidence. Authorities seek to try her in adult court for a lengthier sentence. A tragic incident in Humboldt...
Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, face charges of wire fraud in Miami federal court. They are accused of defrauding sellers of high-end goods worth over $1 million. If convicted, they could each face up to 20 years in prison. Kingston is currently on probation for trafficking stolen...
Sanrio, the creators of Hello Kitty, revealed the character is not a cat but a little girl. This revelation, announced during her 50th anniversary, has left fans in disbelief and sparked widespread reactions on social media The revelation that Hello Kitty is not a cat but a little girl has left...
Ecuadorian police seized over six tonnes of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment destined for Germany. The discovery, worth $224 million, led to the arrest of five individuals. Ecuador's ports are increasingly used by transnational gangs to transport cocaine to Europe and the US, prompting...
Former CIA analyst Sue Mi Terry charged with espionage for South Korea, accused of receiving luxury gifts for advocating South Korean interests post-government service. The case highlights scrutiny of foreign influence in U.S. policy. Former CIA analyst Sue Mi Terry has been charged with...
Lisa Pisano, the first to receive a pig kidney and mechanical heart pump transplant, passed away three months post-surgery. Despite initial recovery, complications led to organ removal and her eventual death. Her case highlighted the potential of gene-edited pig organs as a future solution to...
Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder, is released from UK prison after agreeing to a US espionage law plea deal. His extradition saga ends with global support. Netizens celebrate his imminent return to Australia amid calls for further legal resolutions. Julian Assange, the controversial founder of...
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