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Asheville Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves One Man Dead on Nancy Street
World
— Aug 27, 2026
An officer-involved shooting at 45 Nancy Street in Asheville left one man dead after police responded to repeated reports of a breaking and entering in the early hours of Aug. 27; officers said the suspect, armed with a knife, refused commands to drop the weapon and was shot after entry. The Asheville Police Department reported no officers were injured, and the incident is under investigation by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
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Dolly Parton Has No Plans to Retire — Wants to ‘Drop Dead’ on Stage
Reporting
— Jul 17, 2023
Singer Dolly Parton doesn’t plan on stopping her career of more than 50 years. In an interview with “Greatest Hits Radio,” Parton, 77, said she’s “not one to sit around doing nothing” and admitted she feels…
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Poetic Justice? South Carolina Man Drops Dead While Burying Girlfriend He Strangled
Reporting
— May 13, 2022
Editor’s Note: Our readers responded strongly to this story when it originally ran; we’re reposting it here in case you missed it. When a neighbor in Trenton, South Carolina, found 60-year-old Joseph McKinnon…
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Plane Lands with Co-Pilot Missing, Authorities Perplexed as Body Is Found 30 Miles Away
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— Jul 31, 2022
Editor’s Note: Our readers responded strongly to this story when it originally ran; we’re reposting it here in case you missed it. A North Carolina man was found dead July 29 after he dropped more than 3,000 feet from a…
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Microsoft Director Warned The Public Would See AI Training As ‘Astonishing Theft,’ Unsealed Filing Shows
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Brandon Johnson’s Second Term Dreams May Already Be Dead In The Water, Poll Reveals
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— Feb 24, 2025
Democratic Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s favorability rating dropped to an all-time low this month, according to a new poll. The blue city mayor’s favorability rating fell to just 6.6% with a 79.9% unfavorable rating…
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De Blasio Asks Trump: ‘Are You Telling New York City to Drop Dead?’
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— Apr 19, 2020
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) accused President Donald Trump of failing to provide enough federal assistance to the city amid the coronavirus outbreak. De Blasio did not beat around the bush and asked Trump…
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Woman Makes Fatal Mistake After Dropping AirPods at Golf Cart Facility, Declared Dead the Next Day
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— Mar 16, 2024
The American flag outside an electric golf cart manufacturer’s facility in Evans, Georgia, flew at half-staff this week in memory of a worker there who died after getting caught in the plant’s machinery. Around 9:40…
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Video: Deadly Cloud Covers Dock After Chemical Weapon Ingredient Explodes – Dozens Killed, Hundreds Injured
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— Jul 3, 2022
A crane in Jordan’s port of Aqaba dropped a container carrying 25 tons of toxic chlorine gas Monday, killing and wounding hundreds of people. The leak that ensued killed 13 and injured 251, Jordanian government…
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Alabama Firefighters Pour 36,000 Gallons of Water Into Single Burning Car, Highlighting Deadly Problem on American Roadways
Opinion
— Dec 30, 2023
A car accident on Christmas Day caused a fire that required four tankers, over 10 rescue organizations and 36,000 of gallons of water to put out. The catch? Not a single drop of gasoline was involved. According to…
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Trump Unveils Packed UNGA Schedule in New York Featuring Speeches, Bilateral Meetings, and Diplomatic Events
The post detailing President Trump’s dense UNGA itinerary drew mostly supportive reactions praising his workload and energy, with limited criticism; engagement was dominated by pro-Trump amplification rather than debate.
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Hims & Hers Faces Investor Class Action, Lead Deadline
Business
— Sep 12, 2026
Multiple lawsuits and regulatory actions have targeted Hims & Hers Health, with the FTC alleging deceptive privacy and billing practices and improper sharing of health data with third parties, contributing to a notable stock drop after the July 29, 2026 announcement. Separately, investors are urged to participate in lead-plaintiff processes for securities-class actions, as several institutions increased holdings or sold, and deadlines for filing lead plaintiff applications remain November 2, 2026.
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US Judge Weighing Fight Over Trump Ex-Adviser Flynn to Respond on Case
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— Jun 1, 2020
The U.S. judge weighing whether to drop a criminal case against President Donald Trump’s former adviser Michael Flynn faces a Monday deadline to respond to the Justice Department’s bombshell request to drop a charge to…
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Dakshina Kannada tree crushes school bus; child dead
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— Jul 22, 2026
A large roadside tree fell onto a moving Kalladka Shree Rama School bus in Bantwal, Dakshina Kannada, killing one child and injuring two others as students were being dropped home after school; Bantwal Rural Police have launched an investigation, and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara said the government would provide compensation and oversee relief efforts for the families. The incident prompted condolences from state officials and renewed attention to weather-related school safety in the district.
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Southwest Drops Plans to Punish Unvaccinated Workers After Employees Rise Up
Reporting
— Oct 19, 2021
Southwest Airlines has ended its plan to place unvaccinated employees who have applied for a religious or medical exemption to its COVID-19 vaccine mandate on unpaid leave after its Dec. 8 deadline. Southwest’s senior…
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Fee dispute stalls Manchester United Louis Page talks
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— Sep 1, 2026
Manchester United’s pursuit of Louis Page from Leicester City has stalled over a fee, with deadline-day talks collapsing and no agreement reached, leaving the potential transfer to resume in January or next summer as United push to reach a price Leicester reportedly won’t drop below. Leicesters’ strong contract protection and reports that Page prefers United, plus the suggestion of a future loan-back arrangement, keep the transfer in play despite the current impasse and ongoing media speculation.
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Sunny Hostin Reveals Kids Were Bullied
Sunny Hostin revealed to viewers of "The View" that her children faced racism while attending "predominantly White" private schools. Hostin, a co-host of the show , brought up the topic Monday while talking with 1619 Project founder and The New York Times Magazine reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones. Hannah-Jones recently admitted she regretted some of her decision to send her daughter to predominantly B
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Futu Investors Face RMB1.85B Penalty; Deadline Looms
Finance
— Aug 23, 2026
Several lawsuits and class-action notices accuse Futu Holdings of undisclosed regulatory issues and illegal activities in China, tied to CSRC penalties totaling about RMB1.85 billion after May disclosures, with stock dropping sharply. Investors may join as lead plaintiffs by August 25, 2026, as courts review the cases and firms urge affected shareholders to come forward.
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Capricor investor lawsuit deadline nears amid claims of hidden FDA changes
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— Aug 31, 2026
Multiple firms have filed or announced securities class actions against Capricor Therapeutics over allegations that the company changed its statistical analysis plan for its Duchenne drug Deramiocel without FDA agreement, contributing to a 64% stock drop after July 27 briefing documents were released; lead plaintiff deadlines are set for September 28, 2026. The lawsuits allege false and misleading statements and highlight ongoing regulatory scrutiny as the FDA extended review timelines, with firms urging affected investors to seek appointment as lead plaintiffs.
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Photronics investors urged ahead of September 4 deadline
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— Aug 23, 2026
Multiple investor-rights law firms are signaling securities class actions against firms including Photronics, Capricor Therapeutics, BlackRock TCP Capital, and Insulet, with deadlines in 2026 for lead plaintiff status and ongoing litigation alleges misstatements or fraudulent omissions. Investors are urged to review claims and consider joining the suits before deadlines, as lawsuits allege issues ranging from misleading data on drug trials to failed disclosures and stock drops.
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Cardinals Second-Half Slump Triggers Crucial Stretch
Sports
— Jul 22, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals are slumping after the All-Star break, eyeing a potential sell-off at the trade deadline as they drop in the standings and battle bullpen issues, including numerous blown saves. Meanwhile, the Arizona Cardinals opened training camp amid questions about a lack of elite talent and roster deficiencies, particularly at tight end, shaping cautious outlooks for the season ahead.
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