Burning Man festival overshadowed by alleged homicide investigation
Authorities are investigating a possible Burning Man homicide after an unidentified man was found dead in a pool of blood during the Nevada desert festival.
Crime
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Labour Day: Date, historical significance, how to celebrate
Labour Day in the United States is a public holiday that honours workers and their contributions, marked each year on the first Monday of September.
International
US appeals court declares Donald Trump tariffs illegal
A US appeals court has ruled that most tariffs imposed by Donald Trump are illegal, setting the stage for a possible Supreme Court battle over his trade policies.
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Who is Robin Westman? – Minneapolis school shooter wanted to be identified as a woman
The Minneapolis Catholic school shooting suspect, Robin M. Westman, born Robert Paul Westman, opened fire during morning Mass, killing two children and injuring 17 before taking their own life.
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Emmanuel Haro update: Parents of missing baby charged with murder
In a shocking baby Emmanuel Haro update, California authorities announced that the parents of the missing seven-month-old child have been arrested and charged with murder.
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Who is Nicolle Wallace? – Trump blasts US anchor in Truth Social rant
Former US President Donald Trump lashed out at MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace in a Sunday morning Truth Social rant.
Crime
Brooklyn mass shooting: Three killed at New York restaurant
Suspects involved in the mass shooting inside Taste of the City in Brooklyn are still at large as authorities piece together the events of the tragedy.
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US scientists warn of mega tsunami set for Pacific Coast within the next 50 years
Scientists warn that a mega tsunami, triggered by the Cascadia Subduction Zone, could devastate the US Pacific Coast within the next 50 years, threatening millions of lives and critical infrastructure.
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Donald Trump could end Russia-Ukraine war in Alaska: Here’s what’s at stake
Donald Trump made it clear he is in Alaska to save lives, ahead of a crucial meeting with Russian leader, Vladimir Putin.
Crime
Times Square shooting sparks fear amid rising violent incidents
A teenager has been arrested after three people were injured in a shooting at New York’s Times Square, with police linking the violence to a dispute outside a fast-food restaurant.
News
US tariffs come into effect: Ramaphosa holds crunch talks with Trump
President Cyril Ramaphosa and Donald Trump discussed trade ahead of new US tariffs that could hurt South African exports and retail businesses.
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Death toll increases as Legionnaire’s diseases spreads in the US
A second person has died and over 50 others have fallen ill in a growing outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Harlem, New York.
Health for Dummies
Flesh-eating bacteria sparks outbreak fears in Southern USA
A rare but deadly flesh-eating bacteria is spreading in the Southern United States, raising concerns about possible outbreaks in warm freshwater environments.
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Flash flooding NYC: Videos capture chaos as torrential rains drench the East Coast
Flash flooding in NYC caused major disruption on Thursday, with social media videos showing dramatic scenes of stranded trains, flooded roads and overwhelmed commuters.
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Earthquake rattles California as 4.3 magnitude quake hits San Bernardino County
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck San Bernardino County on Thursday morning, adding to a week of natural disruptions across California.
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Cyber attack cripples St Paul’s IT systems, state of emergency declared
A cyber attack on the city of St Paul forced the shutdown of all IT systems and triggered a state of emergency as investigators probe the digital breach.
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CTE grievance linked to Shane Tamura’s NFL mass shooting attempt
A deadly shooting in Manhattan that left five dead, including the gunman, was reportedly driven by the suspect’s belief that he suffered from CTE linked to past football injuries.
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Tsunami warning issued for California after powerful quake in Russia’s far east
A tsunami warning has been issued for California following a powerful earthquake in Russia’s Far East, prompting beach closures and safety advisories.
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Shane Tamura identified as Manhattan gunman in deadly office building shooting
Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old man from Las Vegas, travelled over 4,000 kilometres before carrying out a deadly mass shooting in Manhattan that left four dead, including an NYPD officer.
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Marcus Morris arrested in Florida on fraud charge
NBA veteran Marcus Morris has been arrested in Florida on a fraud-related charge, adding to a history of past legal troubles.
International
Tom Lehrer dies at 97: Satirical songwriter and mathematician remembered
Tom Lehrer, the satirical songwriter and Harvard mathematician known for witty songs like ‘The Elements’ and ‘We Will All Go Together When We Go’, has died at 97.
Crime
Bryan Kohberger sentenced to life for killing four Idaho students
Bryan Kohberger has been given four life sentences with no chance of parole for the murder of four University of Idaho students.
News
US Homeland Services dept describes deported Eswatini immigrants as ‘monsters’
The United States deported five immigrants from Eswatini, with the Department of Homeland Security using highly inflammatory language to describe them.
Lifestyle
Six ways to celebrate Fourth of July for Americans living in South Africa
For Americans living in South Africa, celebrating the Fourth of July can still be a meaningful experience, even while being away from home.
News
Trump calls for ‘peace’ after US nukes Iran nuclear sites
The United States struck three Iranian nuclear sites, with President Donald Trump warning of stronger action unless Iran complies.
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CenturyLink sparks outrage over silence about widespread internet outage
A major broadband outage on Thursday, 19 June 2025, disrupted internet for 45,000+ US users, with CenturyLink criticised for its lack of public response.
Technology
TikTok set to be granted third extension in the US
President Donald Trump is expected to extend TikTok’s deadline to sell its US operations by another 90 days, keeping the app available in the US for now.
News
Elon Musk and Trump due for talk amid escalating ‘twar’
Elon Musk and President Donald Trump are set to discuss their recent public disagreement over a legislative bill and other issues, following a series of critical exchanges on social media.
News
At least 8,000 more Afrikaners expected to migrate to the US this year
Thousands of Afrikaners are expected to migrate to the US this year under a refugee policy based on claims of racial persecution in South Africa.
News
Second batch of Afrikaner refugees reportedly land in the US
A US commentator claims a second group of Afrikaners have arrived in the United States as refugees.