Moscow – Viktor Bout, the notorious arms dealer known as the “Merchant of Death,” is reportedly back in the arms trade, supplying weapons to Houthi rebels engaged in conflicts across the Middle East. This troubling development follows Bout’s release two years ago as part of a high-profile prisoner exchange for WNBA star Brittney Griner. According to…
Louisiana – In a shocking turn of events, TikTok influencer Terryon Ishmael Thomas, known as Mr. Prada, has been charged with the murder of 69-year-old therapist William “Nicky” Abraham. The beloved figure was discovered wrapped in a tarp along a desolate highway near Fluker, Louisiana, on Sunday. Authorities say Thomas, 20, allegedly lured Abraham to his…
Ohio woke up to shocking news today: Winnie Dortch, a beloved WOIO-TV reporter who had just celebrated securing her dream job, was found shot on a sidewalk in Lakewood. Police were alerted to the scene shortly before 8 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 7, by a 911 caller reporting an argument between a man and a woman. As officers rushed to the location, multiple callers reported hearing gunshots. Upon arrival, officers found a man deceased and Dortch with at least one gunshot wound. She was transported to a hospital with serious injuries. WOIO-TV expressed its heartbreak and wished Dortch a swift and full recovery, identifying the shooting as an “apparent domestic incident.” The suspected shooter, who reportedly shot himself after injuring Dortch, has not yet been publicly identified. Authorities have collected a firearm from the scene and are actively investigating the incident.
Cissy Houston, the celebrated Grammy-winning singer and matriarch of the Houston family, has passed away at the age of 90. She died on Monday at her home in New Jersey, surrounded by family members while under hospice care due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease, as confirmed by her daughter-in-law, Pat Houston. Born on September 30,…
TEMPE, ARIZ. – A Tempe police officer is recovering after being shot during an officer-involved shooting on October 1st around 9:00 p.m. The incident occurred while officers were attempting to arrest a suspect linked to an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon near College and Curry. During the traffic stop, the suspect opened fire, striking…
In a significant move that marks the first large-scale strike by dockworkers in nearly 50 years, members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) have halted operations across East Coast and Gulf Coast ports starting early Tuesday morning. This strike, which began at 12:01 a.m. ET, impacts about half of the nation’s ocean shipping, blocking vital…
DIRECTV acquires DISH TV and Sling TV in a debt exchange, promising more flexible, affordable video services and strengthening EchoStar’s 5G network. In a move poised to reshape the U.S. video and wireless industries, DIRECTV and EchoStar (NASDAQ: SATS) announced today that they have entered a definitive agreement for DIRECTV to acquire EchoStar’s video distribution…
The basketball world mourns the loss of one of its most iconic figures, as Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has passed away at the age of 58 after a battle with brain cancer. The news was confirmed by Shams Charania, leaving the sports community in a state of shock and sadness. Mutombo’s career spanned…
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Julia Michaels has sold a substantial portion of her music catalog to Jonas Group Publishing (JGP) and Jonas Catalog Holdings in a new deal backed by Corrum Capital Management. The acquisition includes a vast collection of publishing copyrights and recordings, solidifying Michaels’ impact across multiple music genres. In a statement, JGP President Leslie…
Phoenix, AZ – Authorities are searching for the driver responsible for a fatal hit-and-run collision that left one man dead and several others injured on Thursday evening. Detectives with the Phoenix Police Department are actively investigating the incident, which involved five vehicles. The crash occurred around 5:23 PM on September 26, 2024. When patrol officers…