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Federal Reserve President Daly stated that the shortage of affordable housing in the U.S. is currently affecting more people than ever before. Daly pointed to research showing that the typical home is now valued at over three times the median family’s income, nearly double the value in 1960. The affordability gap has been increasing over…
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer for the film “Rust,” was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter by a New Mexico jury after about 2 ½ hours of deliberation. She was acquitted of tampering with evidence but faces up to 18 months in state prison. Gutierrez-Reed was taken into custody following the verdict. The trial focused on the…
Alec Baldwin Movie Set Armourer Found Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the weapons handler on the set of the movie “Rust” where actor Alec Baldwin fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. However, she was acquitted of tampering with evidence in the tragic 2021 incident in New Mexico. Gutierrez-Reed…
A snowmobile collision with a Black Hawk helicopter has sparked a federal lawsuit in Massachusetts, with Jeff Smith seeking $9.5 million in damages for injuries sustained in the crash. Smith, who lost the use of his left arm and has faced ongoing medical challenges since the 2019 incident, is holding the military responsible for the…
King Charles returned to his royal duties for the first time since his cancer diagnosis, holding face-to-face audiences with diplomatic guests at Buckingham Palace. This marked his first official engagements of the year, meeting with Algerian ambassador Nourredine Yazid and the ambassador for Mauritania, Samba Mamadou Ba. Meanwhile, Kate Middleton’s uncle, Gary Goldsmith, made waves…
Windfall tax on oil and gas companies extended for another year despite opposition from Scottish Conservatives In a move that has sparked controversy and concern among industry experts, the windfall tax on oil and gas firms has been extended by 12 months in Jeremy Hunt’s Budget. The tax, which imposes a 35% surcharge on profits…
Nondescript freezer containers, currently holding around 28 bodies, are situated in a back alley in St. John’s, between the Janeway children’s hospital and Memorial University’s school of medicine. A large green dumpster marks the perimeter of these freezer units, which go unnoticed by many in the bustling parking lot nearby. These containers serve as overflow…
President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday a significant move to cut credit card late fees, with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalizing a rule that will reduce the typical late fee from $32 to $8. This change is estimated to save American families a collective $10 billion annually. The new rule closes a loophole in…
Ireland coach Heinrich Malan revealed that his team celebrated their historic Test win against Afghanistan with a few drinks, but are now fully focused on the upcoming one-day series. The two sides will face off in the opening one-day contest in Sharjah on Thursday. Malan emphasized that while it was important to celebrate the Test…
A rare sighting of a gray whale off the coast of Nantucket has experts amazed. The species, extinct in the Atlantic Ocean for over 200 years, was spotted by scientists from the New England Aquarium. This incredible event took place as the whale was seen diving and resurfacing, possibly feeding. Gray whales, easily distinguished by…
