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‘Cheers’ Star Kirstie Alley Dies at 71 After Battle With CancerReporting — Dec 6, 2022Actress Kirstie Alley has died at the age of 71. Alley’s children, True Parker and Lillie Parker, announced the news of her passing on her official Instagram page. “To all our friends, far and wide around the world … We…

‘You Will Be Missed’: Actress Kirstie Alley’s Ex-Husband Honors Her After Her DeathReporting — Dec 7, 2022Actress Kirstie Alley’s ex-husband, Parker Stevenson, paid tribute to her after she succumbed to cancer. On Dec. 6, Stevenson posted a throwback photo of the couple on his Instagram page and wrote a heartfelt message to…

Mark Sanchez agrees to plead guilty in Indianapolis stabbing case — Sep 3, 2026Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty in the Indianapolis downtown alley stabbing/assault case, with a sentencing hearing targeted for November after a plea agreement is finalized with prosecutors. The charges include a felony battery count and several misdemeanors stemming from the Oct. 4, 2025 confrontation with a 69-year-old truck driver, involving entering the truck without permission, a physical altercation, pepper spray, and a later stabbing; the plea would likely end the scheduled jury trial.

Derek Foss Plea deal or not, that whole situation sounded chaotic from the start. Glad it's getting resolved without dragging out.

Maine Shooting Survivor’s Quick Thinking Most Likely Saved His LifeReporting — Oct 26, 2023A man who survived a mass shooting on Wednesday evening at a Maine bowling alley likely avoided by sprinting down a lane and climbing into the pin-setting equipment. Police have been looking for a man they have…

JOHN ENSOR: Is The FDA Sacrificing Safety For Abortion Agenda? — Oct 29, 2025How often have you heard the argument that abortion should remain legal because, otherwise, women would resort to dangerous back-alley abortions? This is the so-called clothes-hanger argument, a reference to the crude…

Anne Heche Seen on Video Almost Hitting a Pedestrian Before Crashing Into HomeReporting — Aug 9, 2022Actress Anne Heche almost hit a pedestrian before crashing into a home, according to video that was released. Video released by TMZ shows Heche racing down an alley where she almost hits a pedestrian. The pedestrian can…

Man Honors Late Father with Custom Bowling Ball Incorporating Ashes, Scores Perfect Game: 'He Was There'Reporting — Apr 24, 2021Bowling was a family affair for the Hinkle family. Growing up, John and Joe Hinkle remember late nights at bowling alleys with their parents. Their father was the one who introduced them to the sport, and though he was…

London man fined £400 for 14-year-old assaultWorld — Jul 21, 2026Abdul Barkeeh Salihi, a 24-year-old Afghan national, groped a 14-year-old during a Harry Potter Diagon Alley sight-seeing visit at Leadenhall Market in London, following another incident that day where he slapped a 42-year-old woman; he was fined £400, with a £160 victim surcharge, and will be on the sex offenders register for five years. The case was described by police as deeply distressing and no jail time was imposed.

Enablence Closes C$25 Million Chip-Capacity Investment — 22hEnablence Technologies raised C$25 million in a private placement of 3,226,000 shares at C$7.75 to Collingwood Investments to fund expansion of capacity at its Silicon Valley and Vietnam fabrication sites and to bolster working capital amid growing datacom and AI demand, with investor rights and final TSX Venture Exchange approval being noted. The deal strengthens the company’s balance sheet and positions it to scale production, pending regulatory clearance.

Elena Vasquez This funding at 7.75 a share should let Enablence scale production fast enough to catch the AI orders.

Charlie Kirk Statue Vandalized in Phoenix — Sep 10, 2026On the first anniversary of Charlie Kirk's assassination at Utah Valley University, Turning Point USA unveiled a statue in Phoenix, while reports also surfaced of a 6-foot-5 statue planned for Times Square in New York; TPUSA and Kirk's family marked the occasion with memorials and reflections on his legacy as the organization continues its work. The tributes come as TPUSA publicly remembers him and Erika Kirk carries forward the leadership, underscoring the enduring influence of the activist and founder.

UNC Seeks First Clemson Win in 25 Years — 6dNorth Carolina sits at 2-0 heading into ACC play with a strong defensive start and optimism about challenging Clemson in Death Valley, a program they’ve not beaten at Clemson since 2001. Meanwhile, Clemson faces injuries and scrutiny as off-field issues at UNC loom and a potential spread in confidence favors UNC in a pivotal matchup.

Charlie Kirk Anniversary Fuels Political Polarization — Sep 8, 2026The gunshot killing of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025 ignited widespread misinformation and conspiracy theories that amplified political polarization, while authorities pursued charges against Tyler James Robinson and witnesses like Hunter Kozak faced online harassment from investigators and fans. As the case unfolds and marks a year, observers note that the tragedy exposed how quickly narratives can diverge from facts, though there is consensus on the need to curb violence and restore civil discourse.

Reader Tyler Robinson needs to face the firing squad. No excuses. Convict and put this animal down.

Glacier collapse floods Nepal valleys killing 1,357 and spurring aidEnvironment — Sep 8, 2026A glacier-induced flash flood on August 26, 2026 triggered devastating floods in the Nepal–China border area, killing thousands, leaving many missing, and displacing tens of thousands. Relief efforts span faith groups, governments, and corporations, including a U.S. church appeal, Vietnam’s Buddhist Sangha fundraising drive, Sony’s donation, and Chinese military medical and psychological support for rescuers and affected communities.

Charlie Kirk’s UVU Memorial Draws Protests — Sep 5, 2026Left-wing groups at Utah Valley University plan to protest and disrupt the September 10 memorial for Charlie Kirk, aiming to make attendance uncomfortable as campus operations are closed for healing. The memorial, organized by Turning Point USA, features speakers and is defended as a remembrance of Kirk, who was fatally shot on campus last year, with heightened security and ticketing in place.

A Principal's Quick Actions Saved the Lives of 900 Students Before Flooding Swept Away Their SchoolGood News — Sep 7, 2026Principal Rajendra Dawadi evacuated 900 students from Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School minutes before flash floods destroyed the building in Nepal's Trishuli Valley.

Kelly Ana Morey's new Māori novel debuts atop Unity Books chart — Sep 3, 2026Across markets from New Zealand to the United States, weekly bestseller lists feature a mix of fiction, non-fiction, and regional titles, with notable entries such as Jill Lepore’s The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State and Patrick Radden Keefe’s London Falling highlighted alongside Asher Emanuel’s The Valley in New Zealand. The coverage also shows strong demand for ebooks from libraries and a thriving children’s picture-book market, reflecting broad access and diverse reader interests across formats and audiences.

Marcus Bell Great to see a Māori novel topping the Unity chart, hope it gets a wide readership beyond NZ too.

Engineers use WhatsApp to guide rescuers through buried Nepal tunnels — Sep 4, 2026An expert WhatsApp group of over 500 engineers is coordinating Nepal’s rescue operations in the Trishuli Valley, rapidly sharing hydropower plant blueprints, tunnel diagrams, and real-time layouts to guide rescuers through buried tunnels after the August 26 flood. The disaster left more than 1,200 dead and about 4,000 missing, with 2.2 million tonnes of debris reconfiguring the terrain and complicating search efforts at six hydropower facilities.

Elena Vasquez engineers organizing over a chat app while official channels lag behind says a lot about where real coordination happens in a crisis.

They’re resilient, low-effort and beautiful: how to plant a rubble gardenGood News — Sep 8, 2026Gardeners are turning builders' waste into rubble gardens that support drought-resistant plants and boost biodiversity at sites like the Horniman Museum and Yeo Valley Organic.

Alterra Plans $350 Million Resort Investments — Sep 9, 2026Alterra Mountain Company will invest over $350 million for the 2026-27 season across its resorts, funding terrain expansions, snowmaking upgrades, avalanche-safety installations, guest amenities, and employee housing. Key projects include Deer Valley’s Expanded Excellence with the Hail Peak Express adding 200 acres and seven new runs, Tremblant’s Timber Summit expanding terrain in 2027-28 and introducing a new learning area this season, plus remote avalanche control systems at Palisades Tahoe and at Mammoth/June, along with broader snowmaking improvements across several properties.

Nicole Hardy Putting money into snowmaking upgrades across resorts will hopefully lead to more consistent skiing all season long.

Brazil Court Orders Sigma Mine Suspension, Company DisputesBusiness — Sep 6, 2026A Brazilian court suspended Sigma Mineração's environmental licenses and halted mining at the Grota do Cirilo project amid quilombola community concerns and a requirement for impact studies and consultations, prompting Sigma Lithium to dispute the ruling and pursue legal defense while continuing operations. The company maintains expansion targets and argues due process concerns, highlighting tensions between indigenous rights and mining in the Lithium Valley region as it faces regulatory and community scrutiny.

California Man Charged Over Mosque Death ThreatWorld — Sep 4, 2026Louis White, a 60-year-old Warner Springs man, was charged in federal court with mailing threatening communications to the Islamic Center of Temecula Valley, detailing a planned mass killing of Muslims, and investigators found ghost gun-style firearms and other weapons at his home; he allegedly confessed and is awaiting transfer to federal custody after state charges were filed. The case comes amid heightened attention to threats against Muslim communities following a deadly incident at a San Diego-area Islamic center.

NFL season kicks off Wednesday, raising fresh scheduling questions — Sep 4, 2026As the NFL season kicks off, analysts highlight potential waiver-wire paths to league-wide success, discuss opening-week challenges, and engage in on-air season previews, while critics argue the league’s ongoing anti-racism messaging remains performative without meaningful accountability. The conversation also spotlights under-the-radar high school football storylines in California and Colorado, including Mater Dei’s looming test against Valor Christian and Santa Ana Valley’s bid for a 3-0 start.

Maya Lindstrom Mater Dei vs Valor Christian on opening week is basically a bowl game, ridiculous talent on both sides.

Nepal Trishuli Debris Flow Toll Rises — Aug 27, 2026Nepalese rescue teams have recovered about 350 workers and locals from a hydropower tunnel amid catastrophic floods, while roughly 100 more remain trapped and are being hunted for under difficult weather and muddy conditions. The operation, aided by helicopters and ground teams, continues to span multiple hydropower sites in the Trishuli valley with leaders signaling ongoing urgency.

Danny Booko and Nia Sanchez leave The Valley after rocky season three — Sep 2, 2026Danny Booko and Nia Sanchez announced they will not return to The Valley after three seasons, saying they want to protect their peace and family and thanking Bravo for the experience. The departure follows a contentious Season 3 centered on concerns about Danny’s drinking and treatment of Nia, with Danny issuing a public apology for his behavior.

Chris Dalton Honestly this feels like the right call, protecting your family should come before reality TV drama every time.