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San Francisco school opens well-preserved 1950 time capsule during renovations
A time capsule buried at the International School of San Francisco in 1950 has been uncovered during renovations and opened by students and staff. Its contents offer a glimpse of everyday life in the Bay Area three-quarters of a century ago, while prompting pupils to consider what people today might leave for future generations. The…
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Wyoming lawyer charged over fatal collision that killed designer Helga Tesar
An 83-year-old Wyoming attorney, Sanford ‘Sandy’ Ress, has been charged with homicide by vehicle and related traffic offences after striking and killing Helga Hermine Tesar, a 73-year-old local fashion designer, with his car on 12 December 2025 in Jackson, Wyoming. Tesar was crossing the street at an intersection when she was hit and subsequently died…
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Utah nurse admits attempted murder of girlfriend’s three-year-old daughter
Tyrel Belone, a 29-year-old male nurse from Sandy, Utah, has pleaded guilty to attempted aggravated murder of his girlfriend’s three-year-old daughter following a violent attack in June 2025. The case raises serious child safeguarding concerns, as Belone had sent multiple death threats to the child’s mother before the assault, and the mother reportedly delayed seeking…
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Jet Announce First-Ever South American Tour for 2027
Jet have announced their first South American tour, with three shows in April 2027 across Colombia, Chile and Brazil. The dates mark the Australian band’s first performances in Colombia and Brazil, and their first show in Chile’s capital, Santiago. The tour begins at Bogotá’s Royal Center on 10 April, continues at Santiago’s La Cúpula on…
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Man dies after blast on residential street in Rotherham
A man has died after an explosion was reported on Clifton Mount, a residential street in Rotherham, on 29 September. Emergency services attended, and police and fire investigators are working to establish what caused it. Fire crews said three engines attended and made the scene safe. Cadent Gas said the incident was not related to…
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US launches America.gov chatbot to connect people with federal services
The US government has launched America.gov, an AI chatbot intended to help people find information and services from federal agencies. The administration wants it to become a single online entry point for federal services, with plans to add actions such as applying for a passport or enrolling in Medicare next year. The chatbot currently draws…
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Gorgeous couple arrested for scaling the Empire State Building wear VERY eye-catching outfits at latest court appearance
Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus appeared in a Manhattan court facing charges over their climb of the Empire State Building on 1 July. Prosecutors said they had met the couple’s lawyers twice to discuss a possible plea deal, though it is not known whether one will be accepted; the case is ongoing. The Russian pair…
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Mamdani unveils new strategy to protect Jews against soaring crime after Netanyahu branded him ‘the antisemitic mayor of New York’
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced the city’s first municipal strategy to combat antisemitism, describing it as a plan to improve prevention, education, security and support for Jewish residents. The announcement comes amid rising reported anti-Jewish hate crime figures and a public dispute with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who recently called Mamdani “the…
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BrewDog’s new owner pledges £50m as it seeks to restore trust
Tilray, which bought BrewDog out of administration in March, is asking customers to give the struggling brewer another chance as it invests more than £50m in the business. Chief executive Irwin Simon says the company plans to improve beer quality, raise standards for staff and rebuild the brand’s reputation after years of losses and controversy…