LUCKNOW, India: At least 36 people were killed and several others injured when a poorly maintained and overcrowded bus veered off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in northern India this week. Deepak Rawat, a senior state government official, said the accident occurred in Almora district in the mountainous state of Uttarakhand. The bus had 60 passengers, and more than 20 were injured. Authorities sai

At least 36 dead after bus falls into a gorge in northern India

At least 36 dead in northern India after bus plunges into deep gorge

Bus falls into gorge in northern India killing at least 36 people

ORLANDO, Florida: Following his termination, a former Disney employee is accused of hacking Walt Disney World's menu servers to alter prices, add profanities, and falsely label certain items as allergen-free.  According to a federal criminal complaint, these changes could have had dangerous implications for individuals with severe food allergies. Disney detected the tampering before the affected menus reached re

Ex-Disney worker allegedly hacked computer menus to add profanities

Ex-Disney worker accused of adding profanities after hacking computers

Ex-Disney worker accused of hacking company computers, altering menus

STUART, Florida: After being attacked and being bitten by a shark 11 years back, a Florida man is recovering after being bitten in another shark attack at the same beach this week. Cole Taschman, 28, was surfing with two friends at Bathtub Beach in Stuart on the state's east coast last Friday afternoon when the attack occurred, Treasure Coast Newspapers reported. "As I was paddling against the current, my

Florida surfer suffers shark attacks at same beach 11 years apart

11 years after being attacked by shark, Florida surfer bitten again

Florida surfer bitten by shark again after first attack 11 years back

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Intazar Hussain Panjutha, a missing Supreme Court lawyer and the focal person of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan, was found safe after a police encounter with his alleged kidnappers in Hassan Abdal on Saturday night.The dramatic rescue occurred after the kidnappers, who were taking the lawyer to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from Punjab, fired at police at a picket after their car was int

Kidnapped, Bound, Beaten: Imran's lawyer tells story after dramatic rescue

Police ambush foils kidnappers, recovers PTI lawyer in stunning rescue

PTI lawyer rescued as predicted by attorney general in court a day earlier

CINCINNATI. Ohio: A heavily traveled route between Cincinnati and northern Kentucky was closed after a massive fire was reported underneath a bridge spanning the Ohio River. The fire damaged part of the steel structure, but no injuries were reported.  According to the Cincinnati Fire Department, the fire erupted overnight near a playground under the bridge, shutting down Interstate 471. Video showe

Massive fire closes Ohio River bridge near Cincinnati

Massive fire reported on bridge spanning Ohio River, disrupting travel

Fire damages bridge in Cincinnati, closing route to northern Kentucky

DUBLIN, Ireland - A 73-year-old woman has been sentenced to two years for falsely claiming her deceased father-in-law's pension for over 28 years, totaling more than &euro;271,000.Margaret Bergin, of Fairfield House in Mountrath, County Laois, pleaded guilty to 15 sample charges related to the offense.The grandmother was sentenced to five and a half years in prison by Portlaoise Circuit Court, with the 

Shoes in bed, cemetery clue unveil case of 28-year pension heist

'Sacrificial Lamb' or Mastermind? Granny's 271K euro pension fraud sparks questions

Decades of Deceit: Grandmother jailed for 28-year pension fraud scheme

BARRIO DE LA TORRE, Spain: After monstrous flash floods in Spain claimed at least 214 lives, with 155 deaths confirmed in the eastern Valencia region alone, crews searched for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings this week as residents salvaged what they could from their ruined homes.More horrors emerged from the debris and ubiquitous layers of mud left by the walls of water that produced Spain's deadlie

Spain searches for bodies after flooding claims hundreds of lives

Search for survivors on after Spain's deadliest flood in living memory

As flash floods devastate Spain, crews search for survivors everywhere

BATHURST, Central West, NSW, Australia - Two men appeared in a Central West court on Sunday after a series of arrests in Bathurst over the weekend, involving charges of alleged kidnapping and aggravated break-and-enter.The incident began early 

Court Appearance for Suspects in Bathurst Kidnapping, Burglary

Alleged Kidnapping and Break-In Lead to Arrests in Bathurst

Two Men Charged in Bathurst Following Weekend Crime Spree

BOSTON, Massachusetts: Prosecutors want a Massachusetts Air National Guard member who pleaded guilty to leaking highly classified military documents about the Ukraine war to serve nearly 17 years in prison. In a sentencing memorandum filed this week, prosecutors said Jack Teixeira "perpetrated one of the most significant and consequential violations of the Espionage Act in American history." Teixeira's at

Prosecutors seek 17-year prison term for Pentagon secrets leaker

Prosecutors want Pentagon secrets leaker to face 17 years in prison

Pentagon secrets leaker could face 17 years in prison

BOSTON, Massachusetts: Firefighters in parts of eastern Massachusetts worked to extinguish several brush fires that woke up residents this week. The National Weather Service said on the social platform X that smoke was trapped near the ground during the morning due to a "surface inversion," which traps cooler air below warmer air. By later in the day, the smoke had largely dispersed. The state Department 

Brush fires create smoky conditions in parts of eastern Massachusetts

Eastern Massachusetts residents awake to brush fires in the region

Several brush fires keep firefighters busy in eastern Massachusetts

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Colorado's chief election official said authorities are investigating an incident in which at least 12 mail ballots were reportedly intercepted before reaching their intended voters. According to the Colorado Secretary of State's office, intercepted ballots for the upcoming November 5 election were filled out and sent to the county clerk in Mesa County, located in the western part of the state.

Colorado investigates alleged attempt to intercept mail ballots

Colorado launches probe into alleged attempt to intercept mail ballots

Alleged attempt to intercept mail ballots in Colorado being probed

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ireland's approach to national security has come under scrutiny following allegations that a member of the Oireachtas was recruited as a Russian intelligence asset.  Professor Ben Tonra, an international relations expert at University College Dublin, has called for a more serious response, citing Ireland's lack of infrastructure and strategy in intelligence and defense as a critical vulnerabilit

Ireland's response to Russian spying allegations criticized

Ireland's absence of a national security clearance system criticized

Ireland's intelligence and security framework under scrutiny

CANTON, New York: A fire swept through a rescue organization's kennels in northern New York this week, killing more than 40 dogs. Fire officials said the fire at the No Dogs Left Behind building at the Maple Ridge Kennels in Canton was reported an hour after midnight by a person who saw the flames while passing by the property. The Canton Fire Department said in a Facebook post that the flames overran the struct

More than 40 dogs killed in fire at rescue group's kennels in New York

Fire sweeps through rescue group's kennel in New York, killing 40 dogs

Fire at rescue group's kennels in New York kills more than 40 dogs

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The owner and manager of a cargo ship involved in a deadly bridge collapse near Baltimore have agreed to pay US$102 million for cleanup expenses, settling a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Justice Department.  This agreement addresses only the immediate cleanup costs, leaving the estimated $2 billion reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge unresolved. The state of Maryland has filed a separa

Ship owner in Baltimore bridge collapse to pay $102 million

Baltimore bridge mishap ship's owner will pay $102 million for cleanup

Owner of ship in Baltimore bridge collision to pay $102 million

DUBLIN, Ireland - A daycare worker has been charged with a "sickening" attack on a toddler who sustained facial injuries after being "slammed" face down into Lego bricks in a creche. The accused, who is in his twenties, appeared before Judge Michael Ramsey at Dublin District Court on Monday, and bail was set at &euro;1,100.Last week, he was accused of assaulting the 19-month-old boy and causing him pain

Frustration turns violent: Daycare worker charged in 'shocking' attack on toddler

Daycare worker charged in disturbing creche assault case in Dublin

Slammed into Lego: Daycare worker admits to 'sickening' creche incident

LOS ANGELES, California: Prosecutors said this week that a man from California is facing new federal charges after being arrested in a courthouse bomb attack that injured five people in September. Nathaniel McGuire, 20, has been charged with using a weapon of mass destruction, maliciously damaging a building with an explosive, and possessing unregistered destructive devices, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Los Ang

California man charged in courthouse bomb explosion

Man faces new charges in Californian courthouse bomb explosion

Californian faces federal charges for bomb explosion in courthouse

DUBLIN, Ireland - Gardai at Kevin Street have arrested two men and recovered a shotgun following reports of gunfire in the Vincent Street South area of Dublin 8 on Saturday.The incident unfolded at approximately 11:30 am Saturday morning when gardai responded to reports of a firearm being discharged. In response, multiple armed units, including members of the Armed Support Unit (ASU) and local detectives, were s

Two Arrests, Shotgun Recovered After Gunfire in Dublin 8

Gardai Respond to Firearm Incident in Dublin, Suspects in Custody

Shotgun seized in Dublin operation, 2 men arrested

CO WESTMEATH, Ireland - A personal trainer who was convicted of a "predatory" sexual attack on a woman seeking treatment for chronic back problems secretly videotaped 35 other women topless as he massaged them at his gym, according to reports released on Friday.Shane Flynn, 35, who owns and operates NGS Gym & Rehabilitation Clinic, now known as Recode, in Mullingar, County Westmeath, and has a sizable social me

Fitness Fraud: Trainer's covert recordings of women at gym exposed in court

Predatory Fitness: Gym owner secretly filmed 35 women in shocking breach of trust

Trust to Trauma: Personal trainer convicted for secretly recording topless women clients

DETROIT, Michigan: A man accused of embezzling more than US$40 million from the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy unexpectedly postponed his guilty plea during a court hearing. William Smith, who managed the nonprofit's finances for several years, had been set to admit guilt to wire fraud and money laundering charges. As part of the plea agreement, a prosecutor detailed that Smith could face over 15 years in prison

Guilty plea suddenly called off in major Detroit nonprofit theft

Major Detroit nonprofit theft case trial delayed indefinitely

Embezzler calls off guilty plea in major Detroit nonprofit theft case

CO MAYO, Ireland - One of two men arrested following Wednesday night's fatal assault has been released without charge, and a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.The man, aged in his 20s, was taken into custody along with a man in his late 20s, after the death of a man in his 50s at a residential area in Ballina, County Mayo on Wednesday.Police were called to a home in Ballina jus

County Mayo fatal assault case: suspect released

Investigators appeal for information on Ballina, Co Mayo death

Man in 20s no longer detained over death of man in Co Mayo

SACRAMENTO, California: State officials announced a new partnership to boost sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and cut air travel emissions.  The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has teamed up with Airlines for America - representing airlines such as Delta, JetBlue, and United - with a goal to increase SAF availability in the state to 200 million gallons by 2035, meeting about 40 percent of in-stat

California announces sustainable fuel deal to curb aircraft emissions

California to curb emissions with sustainable jet fuel production deal

California to boost sustainable jet fuel production, reduce emissions

DUBLIN, Ireland: Cutting Ireland's motorway speed limit to 110 km/h could significantly reduce carbon emissions, according to Green Party MEP Ciaran Cuffe. Cuffe suggests that reducing car and truck speeds by 10 km/h would lower emissions from Ireland's largest carbon-emitting sector: transport. Transport accounted for 40 percent of the country's energy-related emissions in 2018 and continues to rise.The 

Speed limit reduction could lead to drop in emission in Ireland: MEP

Drop in emissions possible in Ireland if speed limit is reduced: MEP

MEP says reducing speed limit could help reduce emissions in Ireland

SACRAMENTO, California: California is planning to overhaul its Low Carbon Fuel Standard, a key climate program that aims to reduce emissions from transportation fuels.  The proposal has sparked heated debate, primarily because it could raise gasoline prices in a state where residents already pay the most at the pump. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will vote on the proposed changes on November 8

California's plan to overhaul a key climate program ignites debate

California's fuel price could rise if state overhauls key climate program

Californian plan to revamp key climate program could raise fuel prices

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - The government has recruited three law firms to fight Iran's case against Pakistan at the Court of Arbitration in Paris for not completing its section of the gas pipeline and failing to meet the 750mmcfd gas intake requirement under the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline.According to top officials in the Law Division and Attorney General's Office, Pakistan hired the services of well-known internat

High stakes arbitration: Iran sues Pakistan for million dollar-a-day penalty in France

Pipeline Stalemate: Pakistan gears up for legal showdown with Iran in Paris

Battle over gas pipeline: Pakistan taps global legal experts to counter Iran's claims

MOSCOW, Russia: Russia's central bank has raised its key interest rate to a record 21 percent to curb inflation, which is driven by heavy government spending, especially on military needs.  The increase, announced on October 25, reflects concerns that demand is outpacing Russia's capacity to produce goods and services, pushing up prices and wages.  According to the central bank's statement, inflation is r

Russia's central bank raises interest rate to 21% to fight inflation

Military needs force Russian central bank to hike interest rate to 21%

To fight inflation, Russia's central bank raises interest rate to 21%

DUBLIN, Ireland: International tourists in Ireland are now spending more money despite shorter visits, according to recent data from the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC).  From July to September, the duration of overnight stays dropped by seven percent compared to last year. However, spending climbed ten percent, with international visitors contributing 2.14 billion euros to the economy. The nu

International tourists spend less time in Ireland, but more money

International tourists on short holidays in Ireland spend more money

International tourists in Ireland spend more, even on shorter visits

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ryanair has announced plans to reduce flights to and from UK airports by 10 percent next year, following the UK government's decision to raise the Air Passenger Duty (APD) in the latest Budget. CEO Michael O'Leary criticized the move, calling it "idiotic" and claiming it will make air travel more expensive and harm the UK's tourism and economic growth. According to O'Leary, the planned reduction

Ryanair to cut UK flights by 10%, CEO criticizes budget air tax rise

Ryanair plans 10% cut in UK flights after budget raises air tax

AS UK raises air tax, Ryanair plans to cut UK flights by 10%

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Colm McLoughlin, the Irishman who transformed Dubai Duty Free into a global airport retail powerhouse, has died at 81. McLoughlin, who led Dubai Duty Free from its inception in 1983 until his retirement earlier this year, helped grow the operation into a $2 billion business with over 6,000 employees. According to a statement by Dubai Duty Free, he passed away on Wednesday following a brief illness

Colm McLoughlin, Irishman who transformed Dubai Duty Free, dies at 81

Irishman who transformed Dubai Duty Free into retail powerhouse dies

Irishman who made Dubai Duty Free a global powerhouse dies at 81

WASHINGTON, D.C.: According to the Labor Department, U.S. job openings dropped in September to 7.4 million, the lowest level since January 2021.  The decline from 7.9 million in August indicates some cooling in the labor market, with the largest reductions in vacancies among healthcare companies and government agencies. Layoffs also rose in September, while the number of Americans who quit their jobs fell

US job openings fell in September to 3 year-low

US jobs fell to 7.4 million in September, lowest since January 2021

Decline in US job market shows cooling in labor market

VADODARA, India: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez inaugurated India's first private military aircraft manufacturing plant on October 28 in Vadodara, Gujarat, advancing New Delhi's goal of bolstering domestic defense production.  The Tata Aircraft Complex, developed in partnership with Airbus Spain, will produce the C-295 military transport aircraft, which is intended t

India, Spain launch India's first private military aircraft plant

Tata, Airbus Spain launch military aircraft factory in Indian state

Tata sets up first Indian military aircraft factory with Airbus Spain

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: Spirit Airlines has temporarily suspended flights to Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince after gunfire struck a U.N. helicopter near the country's main airport.  The airline, which operates a daily flight from Fort Lauderdale to Port-au-Prince, announced the suspension would last through October 27, citing safety concerns for passengers and staff. This decision follows an incident when 

US airline suspends flights to Haiti after gunfire hits UN helicopter

Spirit Airlines suspends flights to Haiti after gunfire hits helicopter

After gunfire hits UN helicopter, US airline suspends flights to Haiti

ATLANTA, Georgia: Delta Air Lines has filed a lawsuit against cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, blaming the company for a tech outage in July that canceled thousands of flights.The airline is seeking compensation and punitive damages, alleging the outage stemmed from a faulty update CrowdStrike sent to millions of Microsoft computers. This update disrupted Delta's operations and led to over $500 million in losses.

Delta sues CrowdStrike over tech outage that canceled flights

Delta sues CrowdStrike, blaming it for losses from canceled flights

CrowdStrike sued by Delta for tech outage that canceled flights

DALLAS, Texas: Southwest Airlines has settled a months-long proxy battle with hedge fund Elliott Investment Management by agreeing to overhaul its board of directors.The settlement, announced last week, will see Chairman Gary Kelly and six other current board members step down on November 1 to be replaced by five Elliott-backed candidates and a former Chevron executive.Elliott, led by billionaire financie

Southwest settles proxy fight with hedge fund as Q3 profit shrinks

Southwest board agrees to step down, hedge fund appointees to step in

Southwest settles proxy fight with hedge fund, board to step down

SEATTLE, Washington: Boeing workers continue to strike after rejecting the company's latest contract offer, six weeks into a labor dispute that has halted production of some of the aerospace giant's most profitable aircraft. Union members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) in Seattle voted 64 percent against the proposal, which included a 35 percent pay raise over four yea

No end to Boeing strike as workers reject latest contract proposal

Boeing workers reject latest contract proposal; strike continues

Boeing strike continues as workers reject latest contract proposal

DALLAS, Texas: The U.S. government has fined American Airlines $50 million for mishandling wheelchairs and failing to provide proper assistance to passengers with disabilities over a five-year period.  According to the Transportation Department, these incidents occurred between 2019 and 2023, and in some cases, wheelchair users were injured, although the department did not specify how many. American Airli

American Airlines fined $50 million for mishandling wheelchair users

Mishandling of wheelchair users: American Airlines fined $50 million

$50 million fine to American Airlines for mishandling wheelchair users

HOUSTON, Texas: A helicopter crashed into a radio tower in Houston and burst into flames, killing four of its passengers, officials said. Mayor John Whitmire said at a news conference that the helicopter took off from Ellington Field, about 15 miles away, and went down just before 8 p.m. on October 20 in a neighborhood east of downtown after. He did not know where the helicopter was headed.  No one on the

Helicopter crashes into radio tower in Houston, killing 4

4 aboard helicopter killed as it crashes into Houston radio tower

4 killed as helicopter crashes into Houston radio tower

CRYSTAL CITY, Virginia: Boeing has made a revised contract offer to the union representing striking machinists, aiming to end a walkout that has stalled airplane production for over a month.  The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) announced that it will hold a ratification vote on October 23 to decide on the new proposal. The updated offer includes a 35 percent pay increas

Boeing makes new offer to union in the hope of ending strike

Boeing makes revised offer, hopes union will accept and end strike

In hope of ending 2-month old strike, Boeing makes new offer to union

BLAGNAC, France: Airbus, the European aerospace giant, announced on October 16 that it plans to lay off 2,500 employees to turn around its struggling defense and space division.  The layoffs come amid ongoing challenges in the sector, including supply chain disruptions, rapidly evolving warfare technologies, and rising costs. The company also indicated that additional organizational changes would be imple

Airbus to lay off 2,500 to turn around space and defense division

Airbus to fire 2,500 workers to streamline space, defense division

To revamp space and defense division, Airbus to sack 2,500 workers

DUBLIN, Ireland: The Irish High Court has ruled that EasyGroup Ltd and EasyGroup IP Ireland Ltd, companies linked to the EasyJet brand, cannot sue Easy Forex Trading Limited and its parent company, Blue Capital Markets Ltd, in Ireland over the use of the word "Easy" in their business name. EasyGroup had claimed that Easy Forex's use of "Easy" in its name infringed on its intellectual property rights and sought a

EasyJet firms can't sue Cyprus firm in Ireland using 'easy' in title

EasyJet loses case against Cyprus firm in Ireland court on use of name

Ireland court throws out EasyJet suit against Cyprus firm on name use

CRYSTAL CITY, Virginia: Boeing is preparing to issue layoff notices to thousands of employees amid deepening turmoil.  According to union and industry sources, the first notices are expected in the coming weeks. This follows Boeing's recent announcement to cut 17,000 jobs and take US$5 billion in charges, marking another tumultuous chapter for the company in 2024. Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie 

Boeing is in turmoil as it prepares to fire thousands of workers

Boeing to fire thousands of workers as strike shows no signs of ending

Boeing prepares layoff notices for many workers as turmoil deepens

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ryanair has announced plans to shift more flights to Belfast International Airport if the current passenger cap at Dublin Airport remains in place.  The airline's Chief Marketing Officer, Dara Brady, described Belfast as the "closest viable alternative" if Dublin's 32 million annual passenger limit is not lifted. Brady indicated that Ryanair would also explore options at other Irish airpo

Ryanair to move more flights to Belfast if Dublin passenger cap stays

Ryanair to shift more flights to Belfast to beat Dublin passenger cap

To bypass Dublin passenger cap, Ryanair to shift flights to Belfast

DUBLIN, Ireland: Nearly 18 million passengers passed through Dublin and Cork Airports in the first half of 2024, reflecting strong growth in both airports.  Dublin Airport saw a five percent increase in passenger traffic from January to June, while Cork Airport experienced an 11 percent rise, making it the fastest-growing airport in the country. The DAA group, which operates both airports, reported revenu

Dublin, Cork airports saw 18 million passengers in first half of 2024

Two airports in Ireland had 18 million footfalls in first half of 2024

In first half of 2024, Dublin, Cork airports saw 18 million passengers

CANBERRA, Australia: A helicopter crash that claimed the life of a pilot on the roof of an Australian hotel in Cairns two months ago was caused by the pilot being under the influence of alcohol, as well as his lack of qualifications to fly at night, according to an official investigation. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) released its final report, concluding that Blake Wilson, a 23-year-old New Zeal

Helicopter pilot who crashed onto Australian hotel roof was drunk

Helicopter pilot was drunk when he crashed into Australian hotel

Pilot who crashed helicopter into Australian hotel was inebriated

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Etihad Airways, the UAE's national airline, has announced strong traffic figures for September 2024, marking a successful end to the summer holiday season. The airline welcomed 1.6 million passengers during the month, achieving an impressive average passenger load factor of 88 percent. Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, highlighted the company's upward trajectory. "Our pas

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