Armourer for the film Rust sentenced to 18 months in fatal on-set shooting
A New Mexico state judge cited Hannah Gutierrez-Reed’s apparent lack of remorse in her decision to impose the sentence. The weapons supervisor for the film Rust has been sentenced in the United States to 18 months in prison for her role in the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armourer on Read More
Tesla to lay off more than 10 percent of staff worldwide amid falling sales
CEO Elon Musk says in memo that job cuts will leave firm ‘lean, innovative and hungry for the next growth phase cycle’. Electric carmaker Tesla plans to lay off more than 10 percent of its global workforce, according to a memo sent to employees by CEO Elon Musk. Musk told staff in an email on Read More
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 782
As the war enters its 782nd day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Fighting At least two people were killed after a Russian guided aerial bomb hit an education centre in the village of Lukiantsi in the northeastern Kharkiv region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a new plea Read More
Chaitra Navratri 2024: Know Durga Ashtami shubh muhurat, vidhi for kanya puja and more
Chaitra Durga Ashtami, or Maha Ashtami, is a day that carries great significance for those who worship Maa Durga. This important day takes place on the eighth day of the Navratri festival. This year, Chaitra Durga Ashtami 2024 will be celebrated on April 16, 2024 (Tuesday).
Western Uttar Pradesh’s Kairana Lok Sabha constituency to witness fierce political fight
BJP’s Pradeep Kumar secured an impressive victory with a mandate of 566,961 votes. SP’s Tabassum Begum was defeated by the margin of 92,160 votes as she managed to get 474,801 votes.
State district judge recommends overturning Melissa Lucio’s death sentence
In a rare joint statement, the district attorney and the defense agreed that prosecutors withheld evidence that could point to a Rio Grande Valley woman’s innocence in the death of her toddler.
Speaker Johnson says it’s U.S.’s ‘biblical admonition’ to help Israel
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., declared that it was the U.S.’s “biblical admonition” to help and support Israel during a Monday night speech. The House GOP leader was addressing an emergency meeting of Christians United For Israel, convened after Iran’s weekend missile attack on the Middle East American ally. “I’m going to state something that you Read More
Biden hosts Czech leader at White House to promote Ukraine aid amid holdup in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden urged the U.S. House to immediately take up Senate-passed supplemental funding for Ukraine and Israel on Monday as he hosted Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala in the Oval Office. The visit came as Biden aimed to highlight the efforts other nations are making to support Ukraine. It followed the Read More
Paris Hilton backs California bill to bring more transparency to youth treatment facilities
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Paris Hilton joined California state lawmakers Monday to push for legislation aimed at cracking down on the industry that cares for troubled teens by requiring more transparency from youth treatment facilities. The bill supported by the Hilton Hotel heiress and media personality aims to pry open information on how short-term residential Read More
Johnson unveils plan to fund Israel, Ukraine in closed-door House GOP meeting
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., unveiled a plan for moving foreign aid through the House of Representatives during a closed-door meeting with Republican lawmakers on Monday. The Republican leader had been under pressure to act on Israel and Ukraine funding as the situation in both conflicts grows more dire, while also navigating fraught divisions in the Read More