A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Balıkesir province in western Turkey on the evening of August 10, according to an announcement from the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). The earthquake’s epicenter was located in the town of Sındırgı, with a focal depth of 7…
In a significant strategic pivot, Elon Musk’s AI company xAI has made its latest large language model, Grok 4, available to all users on the X platform, regardless of their subscription status. This expansion comes alongside a plan to introduce advertising into Grok’s responses, a move…
The horror film “Weapons,” directed by Zach Cregger, has dominated the domestic box office in its opening weekend, securing the number one spot with an impressive $42.5 million. The film’s strong debut surpassed Disney’s comedy sequel, “Freakier Friday,” which opened in second place with $29 million.…
Atlanta rapper Tevin Hood, known by his stage name T-Hood, has died after being shot at his residence in Gwinnett County. The 33-year-old was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Gwinnett County police are investigating the incident as a homicide. According to…
Japan’s population of nationals has continued its precipitous decline, falling by a record amount of over 908,000 people in 2024, according to recent government data. This marks the 16th consecutive year of population shrinkage and represents the largest annual drop since records began in 1968. The…
A brazen shooting at a nightclub in the western province of Guayas has left at least eight people dead and several others injured, underscoring the ongoing security crisis gripping Ecuador. The attack, which occurred in the rural town of Santa Lucía, involved heavily armed gunmen who…
The U.S. Navy has officially designated its new “Take Charge and Move Out” (TACAMO) mission aircraft as the E-130J Phoenix II. This strategic communications aircraft is designed to maintain a critical link between national leadership and the nuclear triad, even in the event of a national…
Southeastern Wisconsin is contending with widespread flash flooding after a slow-moving and chaotic storm system delivered record-breaking rainfall over the weekend, leading to a state of emergency, canceled events, and numerous water rescues. The severe weather prompted the early closure and subsequent cancellation of the Wisconsin…
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza City has killed a prominent Al Jazeera correspondent and several of his colleagues, according to statements from the broadcaster and Palestinian officials. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed the strike, claiming the main journalist killed was a leader of a…
On Aug. 10, President Trump said he will hold a press conference at the White House the following day to unveil a set of measures aimed at making the nation’s capital “safer and more beautiful than ever.” Posting on his Truth Social platform, Mr. Trump said…