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Trump Snuck Off Air Force One In Catering Truck Onto Secret Plane Amid Iran Threat: Report
President Donald Trump reportedly took extraordinary measures to conceal part of his trip home from Turkey amid concerns about a possible Iranian assassination attempt. Trump secretly left Ankara on a smaller military aircraft Wednesday, July 8, while journalists and some White House staff members were led to believe he was aboard Air Force One, according to an exclusive report by The Washington Post. The operation followed intelligence about a potential Iranian threat against the president, The Post reported. Trump had been seen boarding an older Air Force One aircraft at Ankara Int…
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Man Wanted In Penn State Senior's Fatal Robbery, Officer Shooting; Surrenders: US Marshals
The man wanted in the robbery tied to the fatal shooting of Penn State senior Billy Schmidt has surrendered to Philadelphia police after a public search that included a cash reward, the U.S. Marshals Service announced on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Khadfi Fleming surrendered at Philadelphia Police Headquarters at 6 p.m., the U.S. Marshals Service said. "The public and media played an important role in bringing Fleming to justice," the agency said in a statement posted on X. "USMS Philly thanks everyone who shared info, spread the word, and assisted law enforcement, ultimately helping bring about Flem…
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Flight Canceled After Child Refuses To Stay Buckled In Seat: Reports
A flight from British Columbia to Toronto was canceled after a young child refused to stay seated with their seat belt secured, according to reports. Porter Airlines Flight 444 was preparing to depart Victoria International Airport when the incident happened on Thursday, Aug. 6. The aircraft had left the terminal and was heading toward the runway when crew members saw the child standing in their seat. The plane returned to the terminal because it couldn't safely take off while the child wasn't secured, and passengers were eventually told to leave the aircraft. "Attempts by the ac…
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Brazen 27-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Kim Kardashian's Car At Her $60M LA Mansion
A brazen intruder turned an alleged break-in at Kim Kardashian's $60 million Los Angeles-area estate into something resembling a joy ride. A 27-year-old man was arrested at Kardashian's Hidden Hills property Sunday, Aug. 9, after security spotted him loading items into a vehicle shortly before 4 p.m., according to authorities and multiple reports. Kardashian, 45, and her children were not home. Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to the gated community after security personnel alerted authorities. The department's Malibu/Lost Hills station serves Hidde…
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This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds
Your next workout may not require a gym membership or even a pair of sneakers. Scientists say one everyday skill could help the brain stay healthier as people age, with growing evidence suggesting the benefits extend well beyond communication. Multiple reports highlighted new findings after researchers presented data showing adults who speak more than one language tend to have younger-looking brains and may be less likely to experience accelerated biological aging. Medical News Today summarized the research presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum. One of…
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‘Oops, Wrong Number’ Texts On Rise: What To Watch For
A message that appears to be a harmless mix-up can be the start of something much more costly. The warning centers on so-called "accidental" texts. The message may sound casual and believable, such as someone saying they are running late or trying to reach another person. The trap is the reply. Experian says wrong-number texts are often the first step in romance or employment scams. Scammers may also use AI messaging bots to target large numbers of people at once. Even a polite answer, such as telling the sender they have the wrong number, can show a scammer that the phone line is active…
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Deadly Summer Bacteria Threat Triggers Warnings In Multiple States
Health officials in multiple states are warning residents about a potentially deadly bacterial threat that becomes more common as waters warm. Seven deaths have now been reported this year from Vibrio vulnificus infections in Louisiana and Florida, according to official state health data. The bacterium can cause rapidly progressing, life-threatening infections and, in some cases, destroy tissue around an infected wound. Louisiana's Department of Health said Thursday, Aug. 6, that five people had died among nine reported cases in the state this year. Florida has recorded 14 case…
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NBA Legend Don Nelson Dies: Second-Winningest Coach In League History, Guided Knicks
One of basketball's most influential and unconventional figures has died. Don Nelson, the Hall of Fame coach who ranks second in NBA history in regular-season victories, died Sunday, Aug. 9, at age 86, the Golden State Warriors announced. " 'Nellie' was one of the most innovative and influential coaches in NBA history and an iconic figure in Warriors history," Golden State's statement read. Nelson compiled a 1,335-1,063 record during 31 seasons as an NBA head coach. Only Gregg Popovich has more regular-season victories. Nelson held the league record for nearly 12 years before Popovich surp…
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Midair Scare: Delta Passengers Use Emergency Slides After Flight Turns Back
A Delta passenger plane was forced to turn around shortly after takeoff before passengers made an emergency exit from the aircraft. Delta Flight 2204 bound for Florida returned safely to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Saturday, Aug. 8, after smoke was reported in the cockpit, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The Boeing 757-200 had been headed from Atlanta to Orlando, Florida, when the problem developed. The FAA said the aircraft returned to Atlanta at about 8 a.m. Passengers then evacuated using emergency slides onto a taxiway. The agency is inve…
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A Diet Darling May Be Working Against Healthy Aging
One of nutrition’s loudest messages may have the formula for a longer, healthier life flipped backward. A sweeping scientific review published in the Cell Press Blue Journal finds that eating less protein consistently extends lifespan and improves metabolic health in laboratory models, including yeast, fruit flies, and rodents. The human evidence is far thinner. No study has shown that protein restriction extends a person’s lifespan. Short-term human trials have, however, found improvements in blood sugar, insulin sensitivity, and body fat, according to the review. The findings raise…
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Cause Of Death Released For NBA Player Brandon Clarke, 29
Nearly three months after Brandon Clarke’s sudden death stunned the NBA, authorities have determined what killed him. The 29-year-old died from the effects of heroin and cocaine, the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner announced Friday, Aug. 7. His death was ruled accidental. Clarke, a forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, was found unresponsive in his bedroom at about 5 p.m. Monday, May 11, according to the medical examiner. Paramedics pronounced him dead at 5:15 p.m. A deputy medical examiner examined Clarke the following day at the department’s Forensic Science…
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Teen Dressed As Clown Accused Of Stabbing Man To Death: 'I Have A Gift For You'
A teen was accused of dressing up as a clown and randomly stabbing a man to death at a bus stop, authorities said. John Wesley Allen Jr., 78, of Jennings, Missouri, was killed while waiting for the bus shortly after 10 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3, Illinois State Police said in a news release. The killing happened at the bus stop near 76th and State streets in East St. Louis, Illinois. East St. Louis police responded to a report of a body in the road and found Allen, who had been stabbed in what state police called a "random attack." State police special agents quickly identif…
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