Wednesday, 27th, 2024 | 1:26AM Updated
Federal investigators are delving into allegations that New York City Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign may have engaged in unlawful financial practices with international implications. Authorities are examining whether there was a collaborative effort with Turkish officials to funnel illegal donations into the campaign's coffers.
In the aftermath of a harrowing mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, that left 18 individuals dead and 13 injured, authorities have heightened their search efforts for the prime suspect, Robert Card, a US Army reservist. The Androscoggin River has become a focal point of the search, drawing divers, helicopters, and foot patrols, according to Maine Safety Commissioner Mike Sauschuk.
Rex Heuermann, the 59-year-old man suspected of being the notorious Gilgo Beach Serial Killer, has a history of terrorizing his Massapequa Park neighbors with eerie behavior, according to residents of the Long Island community. Known to be a menacing figure, he reportedly unnerved children, made inappropriate advances towards local women, and even bragged about the infamous killings he is now charged with.
The relentless hunt for a missing tourist submersible, the Titan, owned by U.S.-based OceanGate Expeditions, resulted in the uncovering of a "debris field" on the ocean floor in the vicinity of the Titanic wreck, as announced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
An intense explosion rocked a building in Paris' notable Left Bank on Wednesday, injuring at least 16 people, igniting a fire, and prompting the evacuation of nearby structures. The authorities are yet to determine the cause of this incident that has rattled the city.
The search operation for the missing submersible heading towards the Titanic wreck site has taken a promising turn as Canadian aircraft assisting in the mission reported intermittent 'banging' noises from the area of the last known contact. The US Coast Guard, in its early Wednesday update, confirmed these findings, which are detailed in internal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) emails acquired by Rolling Stone.
The occupants of the missing submersible, lost on its journey to visit the legendary Titanic wreck, include two billionaires, a renowned explorer, and a diver with extensive knowledge of the Titanic, among others. Authorities reported losing contact with the vessel - comparable in size to a minivan - on Sunday, roughly one hour and forty-five minutes into its deep-sea descent.
The last known communication of British tycoon, Sir Richard Branson, who was aboard the ill-fated Titanic submersible, has been disclosed. The billionaire's message, sent just before the submarine went missing, has been described as chilling.
In a significant development, Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, has entered into a tentative agreement with the U.S. Attorney in Delaware. The arrangement stipulates Hunter's admission of guilt to two misdemeanor tax infractions and a felony gun possession charge, according to a Justice Department document1.
The international community is gripped by the ongoing search for the lost Titanic submersible, Nemo. After its inexplicable disappearance in the North Atlantic Ocean, teams of experts are working tirelessly to locate and retrieve it.
Fears of assassination led Russian President Vladimir Putin to hurriedly deliver a speech at this year's Victory Day parade, according to sources. In his first public appearance since an alleged assassination attempt at the Kremlin last week, Putin attended the Moscow parade on Tuesday to mark the end of Russia's involvement in World War II.
In a high-profile civil trial, a jury found former President Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll, a former Elle advice columnist. The case took place in a Manhattan federal court and centered on allegations of rape and defamation brought by Carroll against Trump under New York's Adult Survivors Act, which provides a one-year window for sexual abuse survivors to file claims that would otherwise be barred by the statute of limitations.
The FBI has arrested two individuals accused of operating an unauthorized police station for the Chinese government in lower Manhattan. The suspects, "Harry" Lu Jianwang, 61, from the Bronx, and Chen Jinping, 59, from Manhattan, are charged with conspiring to act as agents for the Chinese government. They were arrested on Monday morning at their New York City residences.
"Creed III" and "Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania" star Jonathan Majors was arrested in New York on Saturday on strangulation, assault, and harassment charges. Authorities claim he was involved in a domestic dispute with a 30-year-old woman. However, Majors' attorney argues that the actor is "entirely innocent" and has evidence to prove it.
Tim Yergeau, a former Connecticut Planned Parenthood executive, died by suicide on Tuesday, just days after police bungled a raid intended to arrest him on child pornography charges. The raid mistakenly targeted his New Haven neighbor's apartment.
A "Golden Bridge of Silk Road" structure has been erected in Beijing's Olympic Park.