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Damage to remote Alaska villages hammered by flooding last weekend is so extreme that many of the more than 2,000 people displaced won’t be able to return to their homes for at least 18 months, Gov. Mike Dunleavy said in a request to the White House for a major disaster declaration. In one of the hardest hit villages, Kipnuk, an initial assessment showed that 121 homes — or 90% of the total — have been destroyed, Dunleavy wrote. In Kwigillingok, where three dozen homes floated away, slightly more than one-third of the residences are uninhabitable. The remnants of Typhoon Halong…
Paris, France — A shocking robbery took place at the world-renowned Louvre Museum on Sunday, leaving authorities stunned and prompting the museum to close for “exceptional reasons.” In a brazen, seven-minute operation, thieves made off with “priceless jewels” from one of the museum’s most secure halls while tourists were still inside. What Happened at The Louvre? The theft unfolded early on Sunday morning, shortly after the museum opened its doors. According to French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, the thieves used a basket lift to access the Louvre’s upper levels. Once inside, they forced a window open, smashed display cases, and…
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, two of President Trump’s key negotiators in brokering the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, “felt a little bit betrayed” by Israeli airstrikes on Qatar during peace talks last month, they said in an exclusive “60 Minutes” interview. Witkoff learned about the strike, which Israel said targeted senior Hamas leadership in Doha, the morning after it happened. At the time, Mr. Trump wrote on social media, “This was a decision made by Prime Minister Netanyahu, it was not a decision made by me.” “I think both Jared and I felt, I just feel we felt a little bit betrayed,”…
Due to the ongoing government shutdown, Pennsylvania SNAP recipients will not receive benefits that were slated to be paid in November. In a post on the state’s official website, the Department of Human Services notes that as of Oct. 16, SNAP benefits will not be paid until the federal government shutdown ends and funds are released to the state. SNAP recipients will be properly notified when payments can resume and when future payments can be expected. If recipients need immediate food assistance, they are urged to call 211 or visit the Feeding Pennsylvania website or the PA Navigate website. The…
Multiple crews responded to a large fire at an auto repair shop in Southampton Township, New Jersey, early Sunday morning. According to Burlington County officials, the fire broke out shortly before 2 a.m. at the R&J Diesel Auto Repair on the 200 block of Red Lion Road. When crews arrived on scene, they were met with heavy smoke and flames shooting from the building. The fire also spread to multiple parked tractor-trailer cabs on site. Fire personnel from surrounding towns were called in to assist with the firefight. The fire has since been placed under control. Fortunately, no injuries to…
The great fall weather continues into the second half of our weekend, before showers and even a couple of stronger storms arrive Sunday night. High pressure moves offshore on Sunday, allowing a strong cold front to approach from the west. The day will start dry and mild under increasing clouds, with highs reaching the mid-upper 70s and dew points climbing into the 60s. It will feel noticeably more humid and breezier this afternoon, with gusts near 30 mph possible. Showers are expected to hold off until late Sunday night as the front moves closer. The cold front will sweep through…
Winston-Salem, N.C. — The Winston-Salem Police Department is actively investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred early Sunday morning, leaving two men injured. The incident took place at approximately 3:34 a.m. on North Liberty Street, near the 600 block. What Happened? According to a press release from the Winston-Salem Police Department, officers responded to two separate hospitals after two 20-year-old men arrived at the facilities seeking treatment. Both victims had sustained injuries from the shooting, which took place in a parking area. Police determined that an unidentified driver, traveling by the area, opened fire on the victims before fleeing the scene.…
Klaus Doldinger, the celebrated German saxophonist and film composer, passed away on October 16, 2025, at the age of 89. Doldinger was widely recognized for his contribution to jazz music and for composing memorable film scores, particularly for his longtime collaborator, German filmmaker Wolfgang Petersen. His legacy as one of Germany’s most influential jazz musicians and composers has left an indelible mark on the music industry. Early Life and Musical Beginnings Born on May 12, 1936, in Berlin, Germany, Doldinger showed an early interest in music, entering a Düsseldorf conservatory in 1947. Initially studying piano, he soon shifted his focus…
Paris was left reeling on Sunday morning after a gang of thieves pulled off a daring heist at The Louvre, stealing several priceless items of jewelry in a quick and expertly executed robbery. The incident has shocked both the city and the world, with comparisons drawn to the popular Netflix drama Lupin, which tells the story of a notorious French thief, Arsène Lupin. What Happened at The Louvre? At approximately 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2025, a group of masked thieves entered the Louvre’s opulent Galerie d’Apollon, a grand hall that houses some of France’s most historical and invaluable…
Ford is recalling a total of nearly 750,000 vehicles over camera display, steering and seatbelt issues, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Camera display More than 290,000 vehicles in the U.S. are under recall by the U.S. automaker for a rearview camera display issue, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. According to the recall notice, dated Oct. 10, the 360-degree camera system in affected Ford vehicles may not display rearview images properly in certain lighting conditions, hampering the driver’s ability to see behind them, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. The recall includes certain 2020-2022 F-250…