By Jeanette Smith on January 2, 2018
Bowie
Breaking News, Entertainment
Movie director Duncan Jones is the son of music legend David Bowie. Bowie died in January 2016 and Jones has decided to launch an online book club in honor of his father. Jones tweeted, “My dad was a best of a reader. I’ve been feeling a building sense of duty to go on the same […]
By Jeanette Smith on January 1, 2018
shooting
Breaking News, U.S. News
A teenage boy in Long Branch, New Jersey allegedly shot and killed his parents, sister, and a family friend on New Year’s Eve 2017. Steven Kologi, age 44; Linda Kologi, age 42; Brittany Kologi, age 18; and Mary Schultz, age 70 were shot to death. The 16-year-old’s grandfather and brother were in the Long Branch […]
By Jeanette Smith on December 26, 2017
guns
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A passenger at Orlando International Airport tried to board a plane carrying a Ruger handgun and 10 rounds of ammunition, according to the Transportation Security Administration. The passenger, who was not identified, has a valid Florida concealed-weapons permit. However, he will be charged with carrying a concealed weapon in an area prohibited by law, according […]
By Jeanette Smith on December 24, 2017
Orchestre Symphonique De Montreal
Breaking News, Entertainment
Charles Dutoit left as music director of the Orchestre Symphonique De Montreal in 2002. However, the Executive Committee of the Orchestre Symphonique De Montreal decided, on Dec. 23, 2017, to investigate sexual harassment within the organization. The investigation is motivated by a complaint received the day before. A third party will be conducting the investigation […]
By Jeanette Smith on December 21, 2017
Bitcoin
Breaking News, World
Profiles of gorgeous women seeking to charm South Korean Bitcoin executives could really be Pyongyang hackers, according to experts. Due to the sanctions placed on North Korea over its nuclear missile program, the country has found itself financially strapped. Therefore, they have deployed well-trained hackers to gain Bitcoin. The first time the cyberwarfare capabilities of […]
By Jeanette Smith on December 20, 2017
Law
Breaking News, U.S. News
Cardinal Bernard Law passed away, on Dec. 20, 2017, after a long illness. He was 86 years old. As the Boston Archbishop, he was one of the most important leaders in the United States church. He was a confidante of Pope John Paul II and regularly visited the White House under George W. Bush. In early […]
By Jeanette Smith on December 19, 2017
gun
Breaking News, U.S. News
There was more gun violence in Chicago on Dec. 18-19, 2017. Two were killed and 6 others wounded. Demetrius Barber of the 14900 block of South Hoyne Avenue was shot at 9:15 a.m. CT, while on the 1600 block of South St. Louis Avenue. The 26-year-old man was inside a parked Chevrolet when a white […]
By Jeanette Smith on December 11, 2017
Breaking News, U.S. News
A three-vehicle crash killed three people and injured two others. According to Virginia State Police, the accident occurred om Sunday, around 3 a.m. ET, in Sussex County. Christy Allen was driving her Kia Soul eastbound on Route 460 when she crossed the center lane and struck a Honda Accord head on. Allen and Roquisha Shonta […]
By Jeanette Smith on December 9, 2017
earthquake
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On Dec. 9, 2017, at 23:59 UTC, a magnitude-4.6 earthquake was felt in northern San Bernardino and Lake Arrowhead, California. People reported feeling a strong jolt and rattling for approximately 15 seconds. Houses shook, windows rattled, and ceiling fans swung, however, no one has noted any damage. At 00:33 another quake struck with a 4.0M […]
By Jeanette Smith on December 5, 2017
earthquake
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A mild 2.4M earthquake shook Hawaii 4 km west, southwest of Volcano, on Dec. 5, 2017, at 9:40 a.m. ET. The epicenter of the quake was 1.4 km. No one has reported feeling it shake. There have been 91 other mild earthquakes in the area since Nov. 11. The magnitudes range from 1.1 to 3.2. […]