‘Continue to pose an unreasonable risk’: Erik Menendez denied parole after nearly 36 years in prison for parents’ murders; misconduct behind bars cited

Erik Menendez appears before the parole board via teleconference (Picture credit: AP) California parole commissioners have denied Erik Menendez’s request for release, saying his misconduct behind bars showed he remains a risk to public safety.The 54-year-old, who, along with his brother Lyle, murdered their parents Jose and Kitty Menendez, in 1989, faced his first parole […]

Extreme heatwave warning in US: Temperature could reach triple digits; which states are at risk, advisory and safety tips | World News

A dangerous heatwave is set to scorch the US Southwest this week, affecting over 80 million people, with triple-digit temperatures expected to persist through the weekend. Cities such as Phoenix may reach 112°F (44.4°C), Las Vegas 110°F (43.3°C), and Death Valley a blistering 120°F (48.8°C). The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued extreme heat warnings […]

‘Puts lives at risk’: Man dies attempting to flee ICE raid in California; dozens honour Montoya with march

A man fleeing an immigration raid at a Home Depot in Southern California was struck by a vehicle and killed on a freeway on Thursday as federal agents closed in, authorities said.The victim has been identified as Roberto Carlos Montoya Valdés, 52, of Guatemala, by the National Day Laborer Organizing Network.Montoya fled a Home Depot […]

Hurricane warning: Will Storm Erin trigger state of emergency in US? areas at risk and what residents need to know | World News

Tropical Storm Erin is intensifying in the Atlantic and is projected to become the first hurricane of the 2025 season by Friday, August 15. Meteorologists warn that Erin could escalate into a Category 3 major hurricane by the weekend, posing potential risks to the US East Coast and Bermuda. While the storm is not currently […]

Earthquake risk in Canada! Yukon fault shows signs of awakening after 12,000 years, threatening thousands

A groundbreaking geological study has revealed a previously underestimated natural threat lurking beneath Canada’s remote northern frontier. The Tintina fault, stretching over 1,000 kilometers across the Yukon and northwest Canada, long thought to be dormant, is now confirmed as an active seismic hazard. Scientists from the University of Victoria, the Geological Survey of Canada, and […]

UAE warns: Don’t transfer money to strangers or risk 10-year jail | World News

Transferring money to strangers, no matter the intent, may carry criminal penalties under UAE law/Representative Image TL;DR: Transferring or depositing funds into unknown or unverified accounts especially at ATMs for strangers is a criminal offence under UAE law. Convictions for money laundering under Federal Law No. 20/2018 can lead to 1–10 years in prison and […]

US politics: Minnesota senator Nicole Mitchell to resign after burglary conviction; Democrats risk losing one-seat majority

Minnesota state Senator Nicole Mitchell will be stepping down from her post by early August after being convicted on felony burglary charges, her lawyer confirmed on Monday. The Democratic lawmaker, who was found guilty last week of first-degree burglary and possessing burglary tools, will remain in office until 4 August to complete her legislative duties […]

US faces first megafire risk of 2025: Oregon wildfire burns over 95,000 acres; more than 900 firefighters work on containment

Wildfire spread (Image from last week posted by Oregon State Fire Marshal on Facebook) US’ biggest wildfire of the year has consumed over 95,740 acres, according to central Oregon fire authorities on Sunday, with ground teams achieving partial containment of the blaze, which still has potential to expand into a megafire.Officials, quoted by NBC News, […]

14 million lives at risk: USAID cuts trigger global health alarm; Lancet study warns | World News

A study in The Lancet reveals that steep cuts to USAID funding could lead to over 14 million additional deaths globally by 2030, reversing decades of progress in combating diseases like HIV/AIDS and malaria. Steep cuts in funding for the US Agency for International Development (USAID) threaten to cause more than 14 million additional deaths […]

US moves faster to revoke citizenship: Immigrants at risk- What to know

The Donald Trump administration has formalized its efforts to speed up the revocation of US citizenship for some Americans, putting naturalized citizens, immigrants who became Americans through the legal naturalization process, in the crosshairs.A justice department memo, issued on June 11, directs government attorneys to prioritize civil proceedings that strip citizenship from individuals who allegedly […]