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Politics

Breaking Down Australia’s Upcoming Social Media Ban: What to Expect and How It Impacts You

Australia is set to make history as the first nation to restrict children from accessing certain popular social media platforms. This groundbreaking decision has sparked debate. Critics argue the measures are overly restrictive and express concerns about children finding ways to bypass the restrictions. Here’s a breakdown of how the new rules work and their implications for young Australians. Children under 16-years-old will be banned from several popular social media platforms soon. (Getty) The new regulations will prevent children under the age of 16 from opening accounts on platforms classified as “age-restricted.” These measures will carry legal weight following the passage of the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024 by the government in November last year. Moreover, parents will not have the authority to grant permission for their children under 16 to establish accounts on these affected platforms. Despite these changes, the government clarifies that the initiative is not a complete ban but rather a “delay” in allowing young users to create accounts. However, the government insists it is not a ban, rather a “delay” to having an account. “There is no perfect solution when it comes to keeping young Australians safe online,” Minister for Communications Anika Wells said in July. “But the social media minimum age laws will make a meaningful difference.” Communications Minister Anika Wells. (Getty) What sites are being banned for under 16s? You may be wondering what an age-restricted platform looks like. These are currently the platforms that will be hit by the ban: X (formerly Twitter) Reddit and Kick were both added to the ban last week, causing some controversy due to similar platforms being excluded from the list. According to the eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant, these platforms have been included in the ban because their “sole or significant purpose is to enable online social interaction between two or more users”. These platforms also allow users to post their own content and material, as well as allowing users to interact with all other users on the platform. For some platforms such as YouTube and Reddit, children under 16 will still be able to watch videos or view threads, as an account is not required to access them; however, they will not be allowed to create accounts, or to post comments or content on them. Children will still be able to access YouTube, but will not be able to create an account or post content onto the platform. (CFOTO/Future Publishing/Getty Images/File via CNN) What platforms can under-16s use? The government has clarified which platforms will still be fully accessible to children under 16-years-old. Popular streaming platforms Discord and Twitch have not been included in the social media ban despite both allowing users to connect with each other and content to be posted. Messaging platforms like Messenger and WhatsApp have also been excluded from the ban. Other well-known platforms to be excluded are: Google Classroom Steam and Steam Chat YouTube Kids The eSafety Commissioner has clarified the list is not final, and more alterations could be made before the ban begins. The eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant clarified which platforms would and wouldn’t fall under the restrictions last week. (Kate Geraghty) When does the social media ban start? The social media ban begins in exactly one month on December 10. What will happen to me if I have a current account on an age-restricted platform? As it stands, accounts of children on impacted platforms will have to be removed or deactivated. Under the legislation, platforms must take “reasonable steps” to enforce this. This will vary between platforms given each have different circumstances, so there is no concrete method platforms must follow to ensure accounts are deactivated. However, they must prove to the eSafety Commissioner the steps they have taken are reasonable. Speaking to media on Monday, Wells said platforms have been provided with guidance on how to deal with children’s existing accounts, and make it clear there is a right of appeal if an account is banned. “They must communicate with users ahead of 10 December, they must use kind, empathetic language with the people who will be affected by the laws, and they must advise what the appeals process is,” she said. “If you are unintentionally caught up with this, despite you are someone who uses Facebook because you like to sell caravans on Marketplace, the social media companies must advise what the process is.” The eSafety Commissioner recommended against adding self-declaration of age for existing account holders, due to the ability of people to lie or circumvent this restriction. Wells also refused to give a specific date on when im[pacted platforms would need to inform users their accounts are being deactivated. ”We aren’t prescribing that specifically because this will look different for every social media platform,” she claimed. “We said as part of the regulatory guidance they must do it ahead of 10 December.” “I won’t name them, but I and the eSafety Commissioner are meeting with these platforms as frequently as we need.” Children will lose their accounts on age-restricted platforms from next month. (Nine) How will the social media ban be enforced? It will be up to the platforms themselves to enforce the new measures, with legislation putting them under heavy pressure to do so. If they don’t, serious financial penalties could hit platforms who fail to adequately enforce the new laws. This can include fines of up to $49.5 million. Platforms have been recommended to assess “age-related signals” to identify accounts which could fall foul of the ban; this includes how long an account has been active, whether an account interacts with content targeted at children, and visual checks such as age analysis of a profile photo of an account holder. Interestingly, children who are found to be accessing an age-restricted platform after the ban comes into effect will not be met with any punishment, nor will their parents or carers. This is because the government insists the law is about protecting children from harmful content on the platforms, and they believe punishment would have a detrimental impact.

Nov 10, 2025

Entertainment

Jelly Roll Spotted Soaking Up Sydney Sun: A Relaxing Moment on Hotel Balcony

Casually dressed in black shorts, the artist was spotted scrolling through his phone while relaxing. Jelly Roll was scheduled to perform in Auckland on Friday night, leaving many fans already at the venue disappointed when they learned the concert was canceled. The performer was seen scrolling through his phone as he relaxed in black shorts. Jelly Roll was due to perform in Auckland on Friday night and some fans were already inside the venue when they were informed the show would not be going ahead. Many disappointed fans flocked to social media to express their outrage after the last-minute cancellation. ‘Can’t believe you cancelled Auckland while everyone was already on their way to the concert. Beyond disappointing!!!’ one person wrote. ‘Jelly where are you man… thought we had something special and then you go cancel the concert,’ another said. ‘Could have saved a lot of us thousands in flights and accommodation,’ a third wrote, adding a sad emoji. ‘I get it but one hour before, really!!’ another added. The multi-platinum Nashville artist addressed fans directly across his social channels, sharing that he had pushed himself to perform in Auckland but was unable to overcome the illness. ‘Dear Auckland, I’ve done everything I can, I just can’t shake it,’ he wrote. ‘It breaks my heart, I’ve probably missed three shows in the last decade. I pride myself on showing up no matter what. Just couldn’t do it this time. Please forgive me.’ Jelly Roll touched down at Sydney Airport last month ahead of his first headline Australian tour. The acclaimed performer looked notably slimmed down as he made his way through the terminal, having reportedly lost 90 kilograms. The Wild Ones hitmaker has since played shows in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Earlier this month, Jelly Roll made headlines when he claimed he was ‘treated like a criminal’ at Louis Vuitton in Sydney. Many people reacted to the news en masse, claiming the US-born rapper, 40, only has himself to blame for the way he was allegedly treated at the upscale fashion house. Wearing a baseball cap backwards and dressed in his trademark sweats, the musician—real name Jason DeFord—was photographed outside the shop in the CBD. Appearing angry after the experience, the heavily tattooed Tennessee-born artist began: ‘Hey man, the Louis Vuitton in Sydney, legitimately just treated us like we were finna (sic) come in and rob that place. ‘I have never been looked at more like a crim… Listen, the last time I was looked at like a criminal this bad… I was an actual criminal this bad.’

Nov 10, 2025

World

Travelers Endure Tough Times at Orlando Airport Amid Ongoing Delays and Cancellations

ORLANDO, Fla. – Billy Kubarewicz has endured an exhausting day, having arrived at the airport at the crack of dawn, 5 a.m. to be precise. “It’s been relentless. Just one delay after another,” he expressed with frustration. His journey back to New Jersey has been repeatedly postponed, mirroring the setbacks he faced on his flight to Orlando. “Thursday was a complete loss,” Kubarewicz recounted. “We were scheduled to land at 8 a.m., but didn’t touch down until 5 p.m.” As the clock neared 9 p.m., a line of at least two dozen aircraft awaited departure on the taxiway. Passengers on one flight were informed they were 20th in queue, facing an hour’s wait due to staffing shortages in the air traffic control tower. “It’s a dire situation,” Kubarewicz remarked. “I can’t fault those choosing not to come to work. Why would anyone if they’re not receiving their paycheck?” Orlando International Airport officials confirmed they’ve cut around 130 flights since Friday to align with the FAA’s plan, all due to the shutdown. “We have family whose flight was canceled for tomorrow, so they’re impacted as well,” said Nicoletta Roeble. “It’s just a really frustrating, kind of helpless situation.” But relief could be coming soon—reports say the Senate is closing in on a deal to end the shutdown. Passengers like Bill Wilson and Nicoletta Roeble hope it happens before the holidays. “That would relieve the anxiety that people have,” Wilson said. “Especially if you already have anxiety about travel and getting to your gate on time.” Orlando International said 41 flights are being canceled Sunday. Those flights are determined by the airlines. If you are traveling, contact your airline for more information.

Nov 10, 2025

Entertainment

Chicago Incident: Lamont Hill Arrested After Stolen Ambulance Pursuit and Police Shooting on West Side

A dramatic incident unfolded on Chicago’s West Side on Friday involving a stolen ambulance, multiple collisions, and gunfire from police, leading to the arrest of a suspect now charged with numerous felonies. Lamont Hill, a 59-year-old Chicago resident, faces 19 felony counts, including charges of aggravated battery against Chicago police officers, according to an announcement made by CPD officials on Sunday. The footage above is sourced from an earlier news report. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch The Chicago police mounted a large-scale operation in response to the ambulance theft and ensuing chase, which triggered a series of accidents. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) has launched an investigation into the police-involved shooting that occurred during one of the crashes as the pursuit unfolded. According to Cicero police, the ambulance was reported stolen from Loretto Hospital. Chopper 7 was over the scene as the ambulance crashed near Chicago and Cicero avenues on Chicago’s West Side. It rear-ended a civilian vehicle, ending a police pursuit that lasted roughly 30 minutes. Dozens of CPD squad cars responded to the area, and a large group of officers were seen quickly jumping into action after the suspect fled on foot from the ambulance driver seat to take him into custody. All of it started at Loretto Hospital before 4 p.m. Friday, where Cicero officials say three paramedics were bringing a patient in. At the same time, hospital security was escorting another man outside when they say that man, later identified as Hill, ran into the ambulance and drove away, all while one of those paramedics was still inside the ambulance. Officials say that paramedic ended up jumping out of the ambulance about two blocks away. The stolen ambulance hit two CPD squad cars at West Jackson Boulevard and South Central Avenue in the Austin neighborhood, prior to the crash and arrest at Chicago and Cicero avenues. COPA said it was investigating a police-involved shooting near 300 S. Central, and CPD officials later confirmed shots were fired by an officer towards the offender, but no one was struck by the gunfire. CPD officials confirmed at least three CPD squad cars and multiple civilian vehicles were struck by the ambulance during the chase. Three officers and four crash victims were taken to hospitals with minor injuries, and the suspect was also taken to a hospital after their arrest. Chicago police said Hill is facing the following charges:-Two (2) felony counts – Aggravated Battery/Peace Officer-Six (6) felony counts – Criminal Damage/Government Property/>$500-$10K-One (1) felony count – Vehicular Hijacking-One (1) felony count – Poss 2nd Division Veh/Stolen-One (1) felony count – Kidnapping – Force or Threat of Force-One (1) felony count – Attempt Disarm PC Off/Corr Inst Emp-Two (2) felony counts – IVC – Leave Scene of Accident – Injury/Death-Two (2) felony counts – Agg Reckless Drvg/Bodily Harm-One (1) felony count – IVC – Aggravated Fleeing/Bodily Injury-One (1) felony count – IVC – Agg Fleeing/Damage>$300 Prop-One (1) felony count – IVC – Agg Fleeing/2+ Con Devices Hill is scheduled to appear in court Monday. INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood

Nov 10, 2025

Politics

Democrats Secure Senate Victory to End 40-Day Government Shutdown: What It Means for the Future

Following a marathon two-and-a-half-hour meeting on Sunday night, Senate Democrats announced they have secured sufficient votes to end the protracted 40-day federal government shutdown. A coalition of moderate Democrats, spearheaded by Sens. Angus King of Maine, an independent aligned with the Democrats, alongside Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan, both from New Hampshire, brokered a deal with Republican members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, led by Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, and the Senate GOP leadership. Sen. Collins was at the forefront of crafting a minibus appropriations package. This package aims to fund military construction, veterans affairs, the Department of Agriculture, and the legislative branch. Additionally, it includes a continuing resolution to keep the government funded until January 30. Sen. Shaheen, who serves on the Appropriations Committee, collaborated closely with Collins in drafting these funding bills. Sens. King and Hassan were instrumental in persuading Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota to commit to a vote later this year on extending enhanced health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), set to expire at the year’s end. After the Democratic caucus meeting, Sen. King addressed reporters, expressing confidence that the Senate will pass the agreement. He emphasized that Democratic supporters of the legislation believe the shutdown has persisted for too long. Asked if he’s confident there would be enough votes to pass the bill, King told reporters: “That’s certainly what it looks like.” The Senate will go back into session at 8 p.m. Sunday and is expected to vote Sunday evening to end the shutdown. King said “the length of the shutdown” persuaded Democrats to support the deal, many elements of which had been on the negotiating table for weeks. He said it became increasingly clear that Republicans were not going to agree to a deal to reopen the government and extend enhanced health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act that are due to expire in January. King says there’s still a “chance” the subsidies will be renewed because Thune has promised as part of the deal to give Democrats a vote on the ACA subsidies in November. “Part of the deal is a vote on the ACA subsidies,” he said. He said that he and other members of the Democratic caucus want to end the shutdown in the next few days because “a lot of people are being hurt.” The bill still needs to pass the House, which hasn’t voted since Sept. 19. It then needs to go President Trump’s desk for a signature. Several Democrats emerged from the meeting, however, pledging to oppose the deal, including Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.). “A wink and a nod to deal with this health care crisis later – with no actual guarantees – is just not enough for me or the Wisconsin families I work for,” Baldwin said in a statement. Updated at 9:13 p.m.

Nov 10, 2025

Health

Persistent Throat Clearing: Uncover the Unexpected Causes, When to Seek Help, and Effective Solutions

We’ve all been there—the nagging urge to clear your throat, often accompanying a cough or cold, typically vanishing once you’re back to full health. However, for some individuals, this irritation lingers far beyond the usual recovery period. According to a 2022 study, approximately 60,000 people in the UK may suffer from chronic throat issues. These include persistent throat clearing, a sensation of a lump in the throat, or a hoarse voice, which can last for months or even years. This issue was highlighted by Dr. Ellie Cannon, a Mail on Sunday columnist and general practitioner, in her column last month. Dr. Cannon shared an anecdote about a friend who found a colleague’s incessant throat clearing to be quite bothersome. She then posed a question to her readers: Have you ever been caught in the cycle of repeatedly clearing your throat, and if so, did you uncover the underlying cause? The response was overwhelming, with numerous readers reaching out to share their own struggles with chronic throat clearing, often without any relief. One 78-year-old woman shared her experience, writing, “I frequently find myself apologizing for clearing my throat, and at night, I often have to sit up, sipping water and coughing.” ‘I am so fed up with it, especially if I am out or at the theatre,’ said another. One 69-year-old man said: ‘It drives me mad – and my wife too! On occasions, I panic because I don’t feel I will manage to settle and go to sleep. I don’t know what to do.’ Experts say there are many reasons why patients may experience chronic throat clearing – and that the symptom, if it persists for more than a few weeks, should always be discussed with a GP. But, intriguingly, some now believe there could be a simple issue repeatedly missed by doctors that would put thousands out of their misery. Professor Anthony Hobson, a gastrointestinal scientist at London’s Functional Gut Clinic, says a common but little-known food intolerance could be a major driver of throat irritation, particularly in older adults. ‘Chronic throat clearing can be due to things such as acid reflux or serious issues like cancer,’ he says. ‘But for the vast majority of patients, there will be a much more common explanation. And there are simple lifestyle changes that can get rid of this. But many GPs don’t know about them – meaning thousands of patients are potentially living without treatment or taking medication that is entirely unnecessary.’ While tens of thousands the UK are seen annually by specialists for persistent throat issues, many more will see their GP without being referred to a throat expert. In most cases, throat clearing, like a cough, will just be a long-lasting symptom from a viral respiratory infection, such as a cold. Known as post-nasal drip, it can occur when excess mucus from the nose drips down the throat, causing a tickling sensation, and can persist after an infection for more than eight weeks. But when the sensation continues for longer than this – or worsens – it can be a sign of an underlying problem. For some, especially older adults, this can be due to damage to the nerves or muscles in the food pipe – the oesophagus. Professor Alyn Morice, head of respiratory medicine at the University of Hull, says: ‘The problem can be triggered by viruses or infections – which increase the susceptibility of the nerves to damage – or simply by age, as the nerves become more sensitive. ‘One of the most common symptoms of this nerve irritation is throat clearing, as it can feel like a tickle in the throat.’ Diagnosed once other conditions are ruled out through a medical examination of the oesophagus, the issue can be dealt with through speech therapy and with certain medications, says Professor Morice. Drugs, including antibiotics and the anti-nausea medication metoclopramide, appear to help, though both must be discussed with a medical professional first. In other cases, throat clearing can also be caused by acid reflux, also known as heartburn – whereby the acidic contents of the stomach travel back up into the oesophagus. One in three people in the UK will experience acid reflux, but many wrongly presume they don’t have acid reflux if they don’t have heartburn, an uncomfortable feeling in the chest. But in some cases, throat clearing can be the only symptom of the condition as the acid causes irritation in the throat. This triggers the production of mucus, and throat clearing is simply a reflex response to clear this. Without treatment, acid reflux can lead to serious complications such as oesophageal sores and inflammation. It can also increase the risk of throat cancer. The first step when looking at throat issues is ruling out things like cancer, some forms of which can cause symptoms like throat clearing. Patients are then usually sent to a gastrointestinal specialist, who will insert a camera through the nose to look for signs of acid reflux. ‘More often than not, there’ll be a bit of redness there – and patients can be prescribed very strong medications for the condition,’ says Professor Hobson. Drugs known as proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs), which work by reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach, have also been relied upon for years by GPs to treat the condition. But recent research suggests there can be serious health risks from taking PPIs for too long, with long-term use linked to mental health problems, bone-thinning osteoporosis, cancer, Parkinson’s and dementia. Instead, lifestyle changes are now considered the most effective treatment for acid reflux. Being overweight or obese, smoking, eating a diet high in fatty or processed foods and drinking alcohol are all considered risk factors. Patients may also be given over-the-counter medications that neutralise stomach acid, and are safe to take long term. This was the case for 82-year-old Rocky Gooding. Having recovered from thyroid cancer just a few years before, Rocky grew panicked after finding herself clearing her throat for weeks on end. ‘I would get a lot of phlegm in my nose that would go down the back of my throat in the night, so when I woke up in the morning I would have to clear my throat endlessly,’ she says. ‘It was getting to the point where I was having trouble swallowing – if I took a vitamin or pill that was too big I would choke slightly. I began to get nervous that the cancer had come back.’ Eventually, Rocky mentioned her throat clearing to her GP during a routine check-up, and after further tests was diagnosed with acid reflux. Now the grandmother-of-two uses nasal rinses twice a day and takes heartburn relief medication Gaviscon before she sleeps – which she says has massively improved her throat clearing. ‘If you’re experiencing other symptoms – like heartburn, regurgitation or a cough – there’s a high chance acid reflux is behind persistent throat clearing,’ says Professor Hobson. ‘But most people with throat symptoms don’t have the rest of these – and doctors will put them on anti-acid medications for two months or longer, which won’t cure the issue.’ However, Professor Hobson argues that many people with chronic throat clearing are suffering from another underdiagnosed problem: an intolerance to common foods such as onions and garlic. A food intolerance is not the same thing as an allergy – a damaging immune reaction to certain compounds. Instead, an intolerance occurs when the digestive system has trouble breaking down certain foods. In this case, Professor Hobson claims an intolerance to a carbohydrate called fructan is likely to be to blame for chronic throat clearing. Fructan is also found in fruits such as watermelon and grapefruit, as well as legumes such as kidney beans. Studies estimate as much as four in ten of the population may have some sort of sensitivity to fructan, which can worsen with age, as digestion naturally slows. When the body can’t fully digest fructan, Professor Hobson says excess gas builds up in the stomach. ‘This gas pushes up stomach fluid into the throat,’ he says. ‘It’s similar to when people burp and a bit of fluid comes up. However, the difference is that, normally, we swallow that fluid, meaning it doesn’t affect the throat. ‘But at night the throat muscles relax, leaving that fluid to pool at the back of the throat for hours, causing irritation. ‘This is why many people report symptoms of throat clearing being worse in the morning. And why, unlike with acid reflux – where pure stomach acid is being pushed into the throat – it causes more mild symptoms, like feeling the need to clear your throat, rather than ulcers and burning.’ Luckily, he says, there are some easy fixes. First, patients who suspect their gut may be behind their throat problems should try to modify their diet – cutting out foods that are high in fructan. There is also a product, called Fodzyme, which can help digest foods high in fructan. A month’s supply can be purchased for around £65. ‘If you’re going out for dinner, and can’t control the amount of fructan in your meal, then you can take this alongside your food,’ says Professor Hobson. Medications such as Gaviscon – which creates a barrier to keep the contents of the stomach down – can also help when taken before bed. And, crucially, experts say it is important that patients consider when they eat big meals. ‘If you want to eat a heavy meal, eat it for breakfast or lunch, not last thing at night before you sleep,’ says Professor Hobson. ‘This reduces the risk of stomach fluid pooling in the back of the throat. ‘There is no easy cure for this problem but, with the right knowledge and planning, patients can reduce their symptoms.’ …But for Jan it was a sign of terminal cancer For fit and healthy Jan Kirby, 68, throat clearing was the first – and only – sign of the stage four liver cancer that later took her life. The doting mother and grandmother developed the symptom in the summer of 2024, says husband Rob. ‘She started clearing her throat all the time,’ he recalls. ‘It didn’t keep her up at night, but it was really obvious when we were doing things like sitting and watching telly.’ Rob urged Jan to visit her GP, but she refused – and the throat clearing went away. Then, in November of that year, Jan’s health declined. ‘She would complain of feeling queasy after a glass of wine and felt bloated after eating,’ says Rob. ‘So I took her in for further tests.’ On Christmas Day, they received the tragic news – Jan had advanced liver cancer that had spread to her spine and lungs. While the family will never know for sure, it’s likely that the throat clearing was caused by the cancer in Jan’s lungs. The doctors told the couple that nothing more could be done. ‘I said in that case, I’m taking her home – she didn’t want all those tubes and wires coming out of her nose and veins,’ says Rob. And he did. Just weeks later, Jan passed away. Now, Rob hopes that Jan’s story will encourage others to seek help when they develop similar symptoms. ‘Jan never complained about anything,’ he says. ‘You wouldn’t believe she was so ill in those last months. She had no other symptoms at all. ‘We’re all heartbroken and devastated but have to carry on. I just hope her story might help somebody else.’

Nov 10, 2025

Technology

Alert: Champaign Co. Residents Targeted by New Phone Scam – Stay Informed and Protected!

Residents of Champaign County, Illinois, are being urged to remain vigilant following reports of a phone scam where individuals impersonate members of the local sheriff’s office. The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office has issued this warning after multiple community members were targeted by these fraudulent calls. Sheriff Dustin Heuerman has reported that these scammers contact residents under the guise of an “urgent legal matter” that supposedly requires their immediate action. Posing as representatives from the Sheriff’s Office Civil Division, the callers may exert pressure on individuals to return calls or even demand money to settle the non-existent issue.

Nov 10, 2025

Technology

Tragedy at Sea: Hundreds of Rohingya Missing After Boat Capsizes Near Malaysia

A boat carrying members of the Rohingya community from Myanmar has sunk near the Thai-Malaysian border, with hundreds missing, seven dead and 13 rescued, the Malaysian maritime agency says. Rescuers were combing an area of 170 square nautical miles near Langkawi island on Saturday (local time) after a boat with 300 people on board left Myanmar’s Rakhine state three days earlier, regional maritime agency head Romli Mustafa said. Images from the agency showed one survivor covered with a sheet and another on a stretcher. Myanmar’s impoverished Rakhine state has suffered years of conflict, hunger and ethnic violence mostly targeting the Rohingya Muslim minority community. Malaysian state media Bernama cited Kedah province police chief Adzli Abu Shah as saying people initially boarded a large vessel from Myanmar but were instructed to transfer onto three smaller boats, each carrying about 100 people, to avoid detection as they neared Malaysia. Facing violence at home in Myanmar and increasingly difficult living conditions in Bangladesh, Rohingya from both countries regularly attempt perilous journeys by sea, including to Malaysia. More than 5,100 Rohingya have taken boats to leave Myanmar and Bangladesh between January and early November this year, with nearly 600 people reported dead or missing, according to data from the UN Refugee Agency.

Nov 10, 2025

Sports

Oscar Piastri Responds Fiercely After Controversial Brazilian Grand Prix Penalty Threatens Title Hopes

Oscar Piastri defiantly responded to a 10-second penalty that has severely jeopardized his championship aspirations at the Brazilian Grand Prix. The troubles for Piastri began early in the race when, on the sixth lap, he collided with Kimi Antonelli. This incident caused Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc to crash out, prompting Piastri to, in frustration, declare, “I can’t disappear,” as he and other F1 drivers criticized the Italian’s role in the mishap. During a restart, Piastri attempted an aggressive move by steering his McLaren inside at Turn 1. Unfortunately, he locked his brakes, resulting in a collision with Antonelli’s Mercedes. This mistake dashed Piastri’s podium ambitions, relegating him to a fifth-place finish, trailing behind Lando Norris, Antonelli, Max Verstappen, and George Russell. Expressing his frustration, Piastri voiced over the radio, “He left me with no space.” He added, “I can’t disappear, but the decision by the stewards stands.” It followed a sprint race crash that had already cost Piastri points earlier in the weekend. Afterwards, Piastri said Antonelli gave him ‘no space’ and that he ‘had a clear opportunity’. ‘I had a very clear opportunity. I went for it. The other two on the outside braked quite late,’ he said. ‘There was obviously a bit of a lock-up into the corner, but that was because I could see Kimi was not going to give me any space.’ Leclerc agreed and said Piastri did not deserve all the blame, adding that Antonelli ‘knew Oscar was on the inside’ and could have avoided contact. He described his retirement as ‘very frustrating’ after starting from third and missing a likely podium. ‘Oscar was optimistic, but Kimi knew that Oscar was on the inside, I think,’ Leclerc said. ‘And he kind of did the corner like Oscar was never there. And for me, the blame is not all on Oscar. ‘Yes, it was optimistic, but this could have been avoided. I’m frustrated. ‘At the end of the day I’m not angry with any of Oscar or Kimi, these things happen. ‘But yeah, I wouldn’t go as far as saying that it’s all of Oscar’s fault. I don’t think it is.’ The penalty widened the gap between Piastri and Norris to 24 points in the championship standings. With only three races remaining, Norris can now finish runner-up in each event and still secure the title even if Piastri wins every remaining race. Piastri must outscore Norris heavily in Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi to keep his hopes alive. Norris did not directly comment on the Piastri incident, but he did say that Kimi Antonelli would need to ‘thank Charles’ for keeping his teammate out of the race on team radio. ‘Oh my God! You have to thank Charles!’ Norris said while watching the replay after the race. Sky Sports F1 analyst Jamie Chadwick argued that Piastri did not deserve the penalty. ‘The person that hasn’t necessarily used all the room available to him is Kimi for me. And so I actually am on the sort of side of where I think Oscar has been hard done by here,’ she said. ‘He’s not, in my opinion, locked up because he’s out of control,’ she said. ‘He’s locked up because he’s seen Kimi turning in a bit on him and his natural reaction is to press the brake pedal a little bit harder, turn as much left as you can to get as close to the white line, causing that lockup. ‘But for me, even with the lock-up, he’s still as far to the white line as he can be and still hasn’t been given the room by Kimi.’ However, leading analyst Martin Brundle said the right decision had been made. ‘That’s the standard penalty,’ he said on the Sky Sports broadcast. ‘There were no mitigating circumstances, so I’m not surprised. He had to have a go, there’s no doubt about that, but the penalty is a fair cop.’

Nov 10, 2025

Politics

Results Announced for 2025 Santa Fe Mayoral Election

In Santa Fe, voters headed to the polls on Tuesday to elect a new mayor using a ranked-choice voting system, marking only the second occasion this method has been employed for the mayoral race. As residents navigated the ranked-choice voting system, they faced the challenge of selecting from a diverse slate of eight candidates. The candidates vying for the position included Santa Fe County Commissioner Justin Greene, City Council Member Michael Garcia, former City Council Members Ronald Trujillo and JoAnne Coppler, New Mexico Finance Authority CFO Oscar Salazar Rodriguez, businesswoman Letitia Montoya, journalist Tarin Nix, and academic Jeanne O’Dean. Key issues dominating the campaign were affordable housing, crime, public safety, and homelessness. According to the Santa Fe New Mexican, Greene led in fundraising efforts, amassing a total of $130,837, with Coppler following at $90,161. The ranked-choice voting system allows voters to rank candidates by preference. Initially, votes are allocated based on the first-choice preferences from the ballots. If no candidate secures over 50% of the votes, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their votes are redistributed according to the voters’ subsequent preferences. This process repeats until a candidate achieves the necessary majority to win. Polls in New Mexico close at 9 p.m. ET Tuesday. See results of the Santa Fe mayoral race in the tracker below

Nov 10, 2025

Health

Decade-Long Evasion Ends in Tragedy: Illegal Immigrant Faces Charges in Fatal DUI Hit-and-Run

A Mexican national, who had been living unlawfully in the United States for over ten years despite a federal deportation order, was apprehended in Orange County, California, on Friday. The arrest followed a tragic incident where the individual allegedly struck and killed a 71-year-old man in a DUI hit-and-run accident, federal law enforcement sources revealed. According to a report from The Orange County Register, deputies from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office responded to an emergency call about a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle. Upon arrival, they discovered Barry William Tutt, a 71-year-old resident of La Verne, in critical condition. Tutt was rushed to a local hospital by emergency medical teams, but he unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. Eyewitnesses described seeing a silver Ford sedan leaving the scene, and detectives later determined that the driver was Humberto Munoz Gatica, a 57-year-old resident of Laguna Niguel, as reported by The Register. Gatica was tracked down, arrested on charges of DUI and related offenses, and booked into the Orange County Jail. The investigation into the matter is ongoing. Federal law-enforcement sources told Fox News that Gatica was first arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in 2011 for being in the country illegally. He was released under the Obama administration with a notice to appear in court but never did, leading a federal immigration judge to order his deportation in absentia in 2012. Gatica has remained an ICE fugitive since that ruling, officials said, living in California, which designates itself a sanctuary state. Authorities said he was driving under the influence in Dana Point on Friday when he allegedly struck Tutt and fled. Jail records show Gatica faces charges of DUI causing death or bodily injury and hit-and-run causing death or bodily injury. Federal officials also told Fox News that Gatica was arrested in 2011 on a robbery charge in Orange County but later pleaded to grand theft as part of a plea deal.

Nov 10, 2025

Sports

Chicago Bears Triumph Over New York Giants 24-20 as Caleb Williams Shines in Playoff Push

CHICAGO — In a thrilling showdown, Caleb Williams propelled the Chicago Bears to a dramatic victory over the New York Giants, clinching a 24-20 win on Sunday. Williams delivered a key touchdown pass and executed a decisive scramble in the fourth quarter, outpacing Jaxson Dart and his team. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch With Williams at the helm, the Bears mounted an impressive comeback, rallying with the final 17 points of the game. This surge began after Younghoe Koo’s 19-yard field goal had put the Giants ahead 20-10 with just over ten minutes remaining. C.J. Gardner-Johnson was instrumental on defense for Chicago, recording two sacks, including a crucial one against Russell Wilson during a pivotal third down in the closing moments. The comeback was ignited by Williams connecting with Rome Odunze for a 2-yard touchdown pass, narrowing the margin to 20-17 with under four minutes left on the clock. Odunze, who was sidelined in last week’s high-scoring triumph over Cincinnati, made a substantial impact this game, finishing with six receptions for 86 yards. Following a stalled drive by New York (2-8) and a short 26-yard punt from Jamie Gillan, Williams seized the opportunity once more. He quickly linked up with Luther Burden III on a 27-yard pass, advancing the Bears to the Giants’ 19-yard line. Williams then showcased his athleticism with a 17-yard dash into the end zone, securing the lead at 24-20 with just 1:47 left in the game. Before the game, Bears coach Ben Johnson acknowledged the critical position his team finds itself in, aware of the stakes as the season progresses. With a current record of 6-3, the Bears are poised for a strong finish if they maintain their momentum. Coach Ben Johnson understands the position his Chicago Bears are in and what’s at stake the rest of the way. The Bears (5-3) have won five of six, including three of four since their bye, to jump into the playoff race in Johnson’s first season. The last thing they need is a letdown against the struggling New York Giants after winning one of the wildest games in recent memory last weekend at Cincinnati. “The message to our guys going out of the bye week was we had to find a way to win three out of the next four. And we’ve done that,” Johnson said. “Because of that, we’re sitting at a place about halfway through the season, we’re 5-3. The parity of the NFL each and every year, it goes down to the wire. There’s a lot at stake. We can go any number of which ways here in the second half of the season and I think it’s something our guys are going to get pretty excited about here.” The Bears trail NFC North leader Green Bay (5-2-1) by one game in the loss column and are tied with Detroit (5-3), which pounded Chicago in Week 2. The Giants (2-7) have dropped three straight and are last in the NFC East. They’re coming off a 34-24 loss to San Francisco that was worse than the score indicated and put more heat on coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen. Tougher turn The Bears’ wins are against teams that are a combined 12-31-1 – Dallas, Las Vegas, Washington, New Orleans and Cincinnati. All five have losing records, and the Raiders and Saints are last in their divisions. The schedule is about to get tougher. The Bears visit Minnesota in Week 11 and then play three straight against current division leaders. They have a home game against Pittsburgh, followed by trips to defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia and to Green Bay. Williams’ growth Quarterback Caleb Williams continues to show growth and room for improvement in his second season in the NFL and first under Johnson. The former No. 1 overall draft pick’s completion rate is down a full point at 61.5%, and even on completed passes, his ball placement is often not where the Bears would like. But he is taking fewer sacks with 14 so far after leading the league with a franchise-record 68 last season. He’s also coming off a milestone performance for a quarterback. Williams threw for 280 yards and three touchdowns while running for 53 yards last week, and he became the first quarterback in in nearly 82 years with multiple receptions in a game. He caught two passes for 22 yards and a TD. Ground gains After going off for 283 yards rushing against Cincinnati – the highest total in the NFL this season – the Bears could be in for another big game on the ground as they face one of the league’s worst run defenses for the second straight week. Rookie Kyle Monangai broke out against the Bengals, rushing for 176 yards on 26 attempts with veteran D’Andre Swift sidelined by a groin injury. Swift had been on a roll before being held to 45 yards in a loss at Baltimore in Week 8. The former Pro Bowler, who returned to practice on Wednesday, ran for a combined 232 yards and a touchdown in wins over Washington and New Orleans. The Giants, meanwhile, got run over by defending champion Philadelphia two weeks ago to the tune of 276 yards. They also could not stop San Francisco on the ground – the 49ers rushed 39 times for 159 yards – and have the second-worst run defense in the league. “It’s going to be a long day for us,” edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux said. “We’ve got to make sure that we stop the run. We’ve got to make sure that we win early downs.” Dart on contact Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart has taken his fair share of hits through his first six starts. He was sad to see Washington’s Jayden Daniels dislocate his left elbow trying to make a play late in a blowout loss to Seattle, but Dart does not plan on that injury changing his approach. “I’m going to play the game the way I want to play the game,” Dart said. Pass-rush help The Bears added some potential pass-rush help prior to the trade deadline, acquiring Joe Tryon-Shoyinka from Cleveland after losing defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo to a season-ending Achilles tendon injury. Tryon-Shoyinka didn’t play much in his lone season with Cleveland and never really lived up to expectations in four seasons with Tampa Bay after being drafted in the first round in 2021. He has 15 sacks, all with the Buccaneers.

Nov 10, 2025

Technology

Paranormal Experts Probe Mysterious Hauntings at Historic Carter County Building

CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The sensation of goosebumps or a sudden chill in the air often suggests an unseen presence. Employees at a building in Carter County have reported such experiences, prompting a team of paranormal investigators to take a closer look. Sara Diamond from News Channel 11 accompanied the investigation team from Indiana to uncover the mysteries that might lie within the building. One volunteer at the business, Katie Coppola, shared her own eerie encounters within the premises. “I’ve never felt threatened, but there’s definitely a sense that something else is there,” Coppola recounted. She recalled a particularly unsettling incident: “The first time I noticed something strange was while I was cleaning the bathroom. I heard a knock on the door. I was sure someone knocked, but when I opened the door, no one was there. I called out, went to check, and found the place empty. It was terrifying.” Extreme Paranormal Investigations explored the building to trace the origins of these mysterious sounds. They set up their specialized equipment and invited Diamond to participate in the investigation. “When I first walked into this location, I got an uneasy feeling when I entered a certain area,” Geoff Saul, Extreme Paranormal Investigations founder and lead investigator, said. “When I first came in everything seemed normal. When I entered a certain area of the building, I got this uneasy feeling. It’s hard to explain, but it’s kind of like a repressed feeling. A sad feeling. It felt heavy to me. The atmosphere felt heavy.” The group has different cameras, night vision, equipment that monitors electromagnetic field changes and speakers that pick up on voices inaudible to humans. The team planted different objects that light up when touched. The group asked those on the other side to light up and talk to us. Diamond asked the alleged voice named Kevin whether he had lived on the property’s poor farm decades ago. Kevin replied, “Asylum.” This particular building is built on what used to be a poor farm. “Asylum” used to be a term for a poor farm. A camera captured a girl walking through a door as a box, which was sitting still, was pushed by something and fell near her. “I do believe in people who kind of get stuck halfway that haven’t crossed over yet, Coppola said. “Maybe they don’t know it’s okay to cross over. I believe they do go to God eventually. They just need to be told sometimes to go.” Saul thinks there may be multiple spirits on the property. He said his team is pursuing answers to questions about death, life, and the in-between. “This is why we do it,” Saul said. “Of course, it’s the thrill of seeing that apparition or get touched, or whatever. But, answers. I want to know what is after death. ‘What happens to your body? What happens to your soul?’” Through Nov 13-16, Extreme Paranormal Investigations will be back in the region. The team invites those interested to join them as they seek out the paranormal in Carter County to raise money for TLC Community Center in Elizabethton. For $100, you get a meal and help EPI in their investigation. To purchase a ticket, call 423-673-2894.

Nov 10, 2025

Health

Revealed: The Critical Hospital Symptom That Increases Mortality Risk by 600%

Recent research reveals a worrisome link between breathlessness and increased mortality risk in hospitals, indicating that those who experience shortness of breath are six times more likely to succumb while hospitalized. Harvard Medical School researchers delved into data from almost 10,000 adult patients who faced breathing difficulties upon their hospital admission. A significant majority, about 77%, of these individuals were admitted through the emergency department. The study involved physicians asking patients to rate their level of breathlessness, known as dyspnoea, as well as their pain, on a 0 to 10 scale upon arrival and throughout their hospital stay. Researchers monitored the patients’ outcomes over a two-year period, focusing on death, readmission rates, duration of hospital stay, and the requirement for intensive care services. The findings highlighted a stark reality: patients who experienced episodes of breathlessness during hospitalization had a sixfold increase in the likelihood of dying while in the hospital. Meanwhile, patients who reported experiencing shortness of breath upon arrival had a three-fold risk of dying. Their analysis showed the higher patients rated their shortness of breath, the higher their risk of death. Patients with shortness of breath were also more likely to need care from a rapid response team and be transferred to intensive care. Even after discharge, breathlessness continued to predict poor outcomes. people who were breathless in hospital had a 50–70 per cent higher chance of dying within two years. Experts have called for patients to be asked about if they are experiencing shortness of breath when they are admitted to hospital, as the quick check—which takes just seconds—could potentially save lives. Study lead Professor Robert Banzett, from Harvard Medical School said: ‘Some patients experience it as feeling starved of air or suffocated. ‘In hospitals, nurses routinely ask patients to rate any pain they are experiencing, but this is not the case for dyspnoea. ‘In the past, our research has shown that most people are good at judging and reporting this symptom.’ In the journal ERJ Open Research, where the findings were published, the researchers wrote that hospitals should monitor if patients find themselves struggling with shortness of breath during their stay. This they explained could ‘improve symptom management’ and help ‘identify patients at a higher concern’ who need more urgent medical attention. Interestingly his study found that reported pain – which they also got staff to ask patients to rank – wasn’t linked increased death. ‘Pain is also a useful warning system, but it does not usually warn of an existential threat,’ said Professor Banzett. ‘If you hit your thumb with a hammer, you’ll probably rate your pain 11 on a scale of 0-10, but there is no threat to your life. ‘It is possible that specific kinds of pain, for instance in internal organs, may predict mortality, but this distinction is not made in clinical record of pain ratings.’ Professor Banzett added: ‘It is important to note that dyspnoea is not a death sentence. ‘Even in the highest risk groups, 94 per cent of patients survive hospitalization, and 70 per cent survived at least two years following hospitalisation. ‘But knowing which patients are at risk with a simple, fast, and inexpensive assessment should allow better individualised care. ‘We believe that routinely asking patients to rate their shortness of breath will lead to better management of this often-frightening symptom.’ Explaining, why shortness of breath may be a strong predicator of death, he said: ‘The sensation of dyspnoea is an alert that the body is not getting enough oxygen in and carbon dioxide out. ‘Failure of this system is an existential threat. ‘Sensors throughout the body, in the lungs, heart and other tissues, have evolved to report on the status at all times and provide early warning of impending failure accompanied by a strong emotional response.’ Reacting to the findings, Hilary Pinnock, chair of the European Respiratory Society’s Education Council, from the University of Edinburgh said: ‘It is interesting to read about the association of subject breathlessness with mortality and other adverse outcomes. ‘Breathlessness was assessed on a zero to 10 scale which took less than a minute to administer. ‘These noteworthy findings should trigger more research to understand the mechanisms underpinning this association and how the ‘powerful alarm’ can be harnessed to improve patient care. Dr Cláudia Almeida Vicente, chair of the European Respiratory Society’s general practice and primary care group and a GP in Portugal, also not involved in the research commented on the findings. ‘Feeling short of breath can be a very unpleasant symptom and it can be caused by a variety of problems including asthma, a chest infection, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and even heart failure,’ she said. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of lung diseases that cause breathlessness, wheezing and chest tightness – which are estimated to affect 1.7 million Britons. She continued: ‘This study highlights how a simple dyspnoea rating can serve as a strong, early warning sign of clinical decline. New-onset breathlessness during hospitalisation carried especially high risk, far exceeding that associated with pain. ‘For inpatient teams, any rise in dyspnoea should prompt rapid assessment and closer monitoring. ‘From a primary care perspective, the elevated two-year mortality in patients discharged with dyspnoea signals the need for tighter post-hospital follow-up. ‘These patients may benefit from early visits, medication review and proactive management of cardiopulmonary disease.’ Cardiopulmonary disease is a group of conditions that affect both the heart and lungs. ‘A quick dyspnoea score offers powerful prognostic value and should inform both inpatient decisions and outpatient planning,’ added Dr Vicente.

Nov 10, 2025

Technology

Iconic Rockefeller Christmas Tree Begins Journey from Upstate New York to Illuminate Manhattan

The majestic Christmas tree destined to illuminate Rockefeller Center this festive season is currently making its journey to New York City. This impressive 75-foot (23-meter) Norway spruce was cut down on Thursday morning in East Greenbush, a suburb near Albany, around 150 miles (240 kilometers) from Manhattan. Weighing in at 11 tons, the tree was carefully placed onto a 100-foot (31-meter) trailer as a crowd gathered to witness the event. It is scheduled to arrive at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on Saturday, where it will be positioned in front of the iconic Art Deco building, overlooking the renowned ice skating rink. The tree will be adorned with over 50,000 multicolored, energy-efficient LED lights and topped with a 900-pound (408-kilogram) Swarovski star. Its official lighting ceremony is set for December 3, hosted by country music star Reba McEntire, and will be broadcast live on television. The tree will remain on display until mid-January, after which it will be transformed into lumber for Habitat for Humanity’s affordable housing projects. Judy Russ and her family, who donated the tree, shared that it was originally planted by her husband’s great-grandparents back in the 1920s. “For this to now become the center of New York City Christmas is incredible,” Russ told the radio station 1010 WINS. The first Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was put up by workers in 1931 to raise spirits during the Great Depression. The comparatively modest, 20-foot-tall (6-meter-tall) balsam fir was outfitted with handmade garlands made by the workers’ families. The tradition stuck as the first annual tree-lighting ceremony was held in 1933.

Nov 7, 2025

Technology

University of Illinois Launches New Housing Lottery Aimed at Promoting Equity and Fairness

CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A significant adjustment is underway at the University of Illinois regarding the housing sign-up process for returning students. Officials believe this revamped system offers a fairer approach for all involved. Chris Axtman-Barker, the Associate Director of Communications and Marketing for University Housing, explained that this new procedure unfolds in multiple phases. The initial phase kicked off on October 20. The first step required students to inform the university of their intention to reside in University Housing for the 2026-2027 academic year. Given the high demand and limited capacity, there is a strict cap on the number of returning students who can be accommodated. Subsequently, those who expressed their intent to return were entered into a random lottery to decide the timing and possibility of room selection.

Nov 7, 2025

Technology

Discover the Future of NYC: Mamdani’s Vision Unfolds

For Dave Portnoy, the allure of New York City has significantly waned since Zohran Mamdani triumphed in the mayoral election. The charismatic founder and CEO of Barstool Sports, known to many as El Presidente, is now contemplating a dramatic shift away from the city he once called home. Portnoy expressed his discontent to the Daily Mail, commenting on the city’s current business climate. “There is zero value to being in New York for us right now,” he stated, indicating that Barstool Sports might soon pack its bags. “There are many cities that are far more pro-business than [New York City], which is clearly anti-business.” Though he no longer resides in New York, favoring residences in Miami, Montauk, and Nantucket, Portnoy is not directly affected by Mamdani’s proposed tax increase targeting high earners. However, it’s not the financial implications that concern him the most. The democratic socialist’s intention to hike corporate taxes is less troubling to Portnoy than the potential cultural shift he sees on the horizon. Portnoy is pondering the relocation of Barstool’s New York office along with its numerous employees due to his ideological differences with Mamdani. “The taxes are the least of it for me,” he elaborated. “He is a communist. I am a capitalist. I believe in the virtues of success and wealth, whereas he seems to view it as a sin. I value hard work and its rewards; he appears to want to hand out trophies to everyone.” Clearly, Portnoy’s objections go beyond mere fiscal policies, reflecting a deeper philosophical divide between him and the city’s new leadership. Portnoy’s list of grievances didn’t end there. For starters, Mamdani previously voiced support for defunding police. And while he has since apologized to local cops, Portnoy still views the mayor-elect as an enemy of New York’s Finest. ‘I respect the NYPD and first responders,’ Portnoy continued. ‘He hates the NYPD and wants to defund them.’ Portnoy did not specifically mention the pro-Palestinian mayor-elect’s views on the Middle East or his critiques of US foreign policy, but the staunch Israel supporter accused Mamdani of being ‘a terrorist sympathizer.’ ‘I hate terrorists,’ Portnoy said. ‘He hates America. I love America.’ The Daily Mail has reached out to Mamdani’s spokesman for a response to Portnoy’s accusation. The first Muslim ever elected mayor of New York has long been accused of sympathizing with terrorists – claims he’s dismissed as ‘racist, baseless attacks.’ As for Mamdani’s resume, which includes stints as a foreclosure prevention counselor, an assemblyman in Queens and one-time rapper, Portnoy is decidedly unimpressed. ‘He has never had a real job in his life,’ Portnoy told the Daily Mail. ‘I worked my ass off to get where I am. ‘To be honest I don’t respect anything about him.’ Asked for any potential counterargument Mamdani, 34, could offer to change his mind, the 48-year-old media mogul balked: ‘There isn’t much a communist could say that would make me want to do business in NYC or any other city in the world.’ Were the mayor-elect his only consideration, that would be Portnoy’s final word on the subject. But Barstool Sports’ New York offices staff hundreds of employees, all of whom would face a tough decision if Portnoy’s pirate ship raised anchor. ‘Barstool Sports isn’t just me,’ Portnoy wrote. ‘We have lots of people who work for us and I’m sure some voted for Mamdani. Lots of people have built their lives around working in NYC. ‘I’m not sure it’s fair or that I’m ready to move the company just based on my personal disdain for everything about this guy.’ Personal disdain aside, Portnoy sees Mamdani as bad for business, which could prove to be the deciding factor for Barstool Sports and other local employers. As financial expert, entrepreneur and the president of Exit Stage Left advisors Ted Jenkin told the Daily Mail, New York was already a difficult place for businesses before Mamdani’s imminent arrival at City Hall. ‘Class A real estate in New York is twice the price that it is in Dallas, let alone income taxes,’ Jenkin said. ‘The companies that also have a flexible hybrid schedule maybe ask themselves, if people don’t come in five days a week, what’s the point?’ Jenkin named tax-friendly states like Texas, Florida, Tennessee and Nevada as three potential landing spots for media companies like Barstool Sports. And while he acknowledged Mamdani’s plans to lighten the financial load for the city’s less fortunate, Jenkin predicts the mayor-elect’s tax hikes will ultimately exceed the numbers he proposed during the campaign. ‘I think the programs are going to be extremely costly,’ Jenkin said. ‘And if you look at states like California and also Massachusetts, where they’ve instituted millionaires’ taxes, this is the strategy of a socialist mayor, is to basically use wealth taxes and higher income taxes to pay for free programs.’ Just how much Mamdani’s tax plans will impact Barstool Sports staffers remains a mystery, and Portnoy isn’t pretending to have a crystal ball. He envisions bad things for New York City under Mamdani, but for the time being, Portnoy’s bigger concern is his company. Last week, he even said he was considering moving the offices a few miles away into New Jersey. ‘I’ve given that a lot of thought… going to Hoboken or Jersey City or something,’ Portnoy said last week on a YouTube livestream. ‘I don’t want to f***ing have an office (in Manhattan). But then we have all those people who, like, that f***s up their life because I hate the guy. L ‘ike, all the people in the New York office have to go to Jersey City or … Hoboken. So it’s a Catch-22.’ As for now, he told the Daily Mail: ‘I’ll keep my options open and see what happens.’

Nov 7, 2025

Technology

Unveiling the Faces Behind the Louisville UPS Plane Crash: Meet the Captain and First Officer

The tragic incident of the UPS plane crash in Kentucky has led to the unveiling of the identities of the doomed aircraft’s captain and crew. As search efforts persist to discover the remaining victims, the aviation community and families alike are left in mourning. UPS has confirmed the identities of the crew aboard the McDonnell Douglas MD-11, which included Captain Richard Wartenberg, First Officer Lee Truitt, and Relief Officer Dana Diamond. Sadly, they all perished instantly when UPS Flight 2976 crashed and ignited into a massive fireball. The aircraft slammed into industrial buildings near Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport, setting the area ablaze shortly after 5 p.m. on Tuesday. The devastating crash claimed the lives of nine additional individuals on the ground, tragically including a child. The search continues for others who remain unaccounted for in the aftermath of the catastrophe. Among those feared lost is Angela ‘Angie’ Anderson, a 45-year-old mother of two from Louisville. She was last known to be at Grade A Auto Parts & Scrap Metal Recycling, disposing of scrap metal at the time of the crash. Her whereabouts remain unknown, heightening fears that she may have been one of the victims caught in the inferno. Others remain missing, including mother-of-two Angela ‘Angie’ Anderson, 45, of Louisville, may have perished in the fire. She had been getting rid of scrap metal at Grade A Auto Parts & Scrap Metal Recycling at the time, and has not been seen or heard from since. Anderson’s boyfriend, Donald Henderson, 55, had meant to go with her to the shop, but was too tired after a long day of work, he told WDRB. ‘We’ve been meaning to do it, but [I’ve] been working every day,’ Henderson said. ‘I told her I’d take her and it was 4:30[pm]. I was like: “It’s too late by the time we get over there.”‘ Despite her boyfriend’s protests, the mother-of-two said she’d ‘take care of it’ and off she went. Now, days later, Henderson and 64-year-old William Moreland, the father of her two children, are desperately waiting for answers. The pair raced down on their bikes to the victims’ reunification center, hoping to find her. ‘As soon as I heard,’ Moreland told the outlet. ‘[We] come [sic] over here and see what’s going on,’ Henderson said. ‘I know we ain’t the only ones.’ Anderson’s friend, Angel O’Rafferty, who sent the Daily Mail a photo of Anderson, said there haven’t been any updates on the mother’s location or status. ‘Angela Anderson!!! I love you with all my heart. PLEASE GOD bring her to safety along with the others that have not been found from The Plane Wreck in Louisville, Kentucky,’ she wrote on Facebook. ‘She arrived at the site where the plane crashed at 5:11 pm the plane hit at 5:12pm and hasn’t been heard from since yesterday… please keep these people in your prayers.’ Grade A is currently missing three employees, including Jonny Louck. ‘John is a very special type of guy, he’d give you his shirt off his back. He’s always there for you when no one else is, unfortunately he is missing after the plane crash,’ Kyler Collins, who works at the shop and was not on shift at the time, told the Lexington Herald Leader. But as recovery efforts continued overnight, five victims were located. The flight, which was destined for Hawaii, had been cleared for takeoff and had cleared the airport’s fence. ‘Shortly after clearing that fence, it made impact with structures and the terrain off of the airport property,’ the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said. ‘A post-impact fire ensued, which covers approximately almost a half of a mile.’ Authorities have already determined that one of the plane’s three engines detached from its left wing as the wide-body jet was rolling down the runway. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, including looking into all maintenance prior to it arriving and taking off in Louisville. The plane was in San Antonio, Texas, for six weeks prior to arriving in Kentucky. UPS told NTSB that ‘no work has been done’ on the aircraft prior to takeoff, the government agency said at a press conference on Thursday afternoon. ‘Words can’t express the sorrow we feel over the heartbreaking Flight 2976 accident,’ UPS Executive Vice President Nando Cesarone said as he released the crew member’s names on Thursday. He added in a video statement that the company is focusing on ‘the needs of everyone affected.’ Fifteen people were injured in the devastating crash and were transported to local hospitals to be treated for injuries ranging from minor to severe burns, blast injuries, shrapnel injuries and smoke inhalation, WLWT reports. Of those, 13 were discharged from the hospital and two others remained in critical condition, according to WLKY. Matt Sweets had more than 95 percent of his body burned and was taken to the hospital in critical condition, his sister-in-law, Fawn Armstrong, revealed in a GoFundMe, which has raised more than $44,000. He was ‘he was caught in the fireball aftermath,’ Armstrong said. ‘He is currently in critical condition and faces a long road of recovery and rehabilitation. We are praying hard and holding on to every bit of hope God gives us. ‘Matt is the sole provider for Brooke and their children. With him in the hospital for the foreseeable future, the family’s everyday needs like bills, groceries, and basic living expenses will add up quickly. The last thing they need is to worry about finances while they are fighting for Matt’s life and strength.’ The Daily Mail has reached out to Armstrong and family for comment. The plane’s black box has been recovered by NTSB, and information is expected to be able to be extracted, despite the heat damage. It remains unclear what may have caused the engine to fall off the 34-year-old aircraft. The NTSB is still doing a ‘delayering search’ near the crash site and collecting debris from local business, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said. This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

Nov 7, 2025

Technology

Typhoon Kalmaegi Hits Vietnam Following Devastating Impact in the Philippines with 114 Casualties

Typhoon Kalmaegi has slammed into Vietnam, forcing authorities to cancel hundreds of flights and order people to stay indoors, two days after the storm started sweeping across the Philippines, killing at least 114 people. Kalmaegi — packing winds of up to 149 km/h, according to the national weather forecaster — blew roofs off houses and downed trees and telegraph poles. It whipped up waves as high as 10 metres as it hit the central region’s coast, the agency added. Officials closed six airports and the government said more than 260,000 people in Gia Lai province had been moved to safety. The government said it had placed more than 268,000 soldiers on standby for search and rescue operations. It warned of floods in low-lying areas and impacts on agriculture, including in the Central Highlands, the main coffee-growing region. As the storm approached, hotels and homes along Cua Dai beach near the ancient UNESCO-listed town of Hoi An were shuttered. Rice farmer Nguyen Van Rin, 42, said the last floods had drowned his livestock and poultry. “Kalmaegi will flood us for the fourth time and I am afraid it will be quite bad,” he said after guiding his boat across a road as vehicles moved slowly through the water. In the Philippines, the scale of the Kalmaegi’s destruction became clearer on Thursday as floodwaters receded in its hardest-hit province of Cebu, revealing flattened homes, overturned vehicles and streets choked with debris. There were 127 people still reported missing as of late on Thursday and attempts to distribute aid and find bodies were hampered by the scale of the damage left by Kalmaegi, the 20th storm to hit the Philippines this year. The typhoon’s devastation in Cebu comes just over a month after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the holiday island, killing dozens and displacing thousands. Some people in Cebu returned to find their homes destroyed on Thursday, while others started the arduous cleanup, scraping mud from their houses and streets. “Everything was destroyed. Only the flooring remained. Everything was washed out. We have no belongings,” said Liza Becus as she returned to what was left of the shack she had built in Talisay City in Cebu. She gathered metal and iron sheets to sell so she could buy rice to feed her seven children. “My children have nothing,” she said. “Their uniforms, bags, and all of our things are gone.”

Nov 7, 2025

Technology

Exposing the Double Standards: Socialist Mamdani’s Lavish Puerto Rico Getaway

It’s unfortunate that many young people today lack a deep understanding of the Soviet Union’s history. If they were more familiar with it, they might gain valuable insights into the realities of socialism and communism’s impact on a nation. Those of us who lived through the Cold War era recall vivid images from within the Soviet Union: long lines of weary individuals in drab, ill-fitted clothing, waiting for hours to receive their monthly potato ration and perhaps half a liter of vodka to ease their hardships. We also remember the stark contrast of the Party elites, who enjoyed access to private stores stocked with Western goods, luxurious Zil limousines, and dachas nestled in the woods outside Moscow. This system was grossly unbalanced, with these elites justifying their privileges in a way that might resonate with socialist ideologies. Even Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) might have found their reasoning, “We’re important,” familiar. Similarly, New York’s incoming mayor, Zohran Mamdani, who identifies as a “democratic socialist,” seems to be embracing a sense of importance. Mere days after his election victory, he’s off to attend a “conference” at a luxury hotel in Puerto Rico. Meanwhile, he’s been soliciting donations from supporters to fund his transition into the mayoral role. The extent of his financial requests remains to be seen, but keeping key figures in the city appears challenging as many are already considering leaving. “If Zohran Mamdani is truly serious about helping working families, he wouldn’t be jetting off to a luxury resort the moment he wins an election,” Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., first told Fox News Digital. Fox News Digital confirmed that Mamdani is expected to travel to the 2025 SOMOS Conference in Puerto Rico on Thursday. Mamdani is attending a cocktail reception on Thursday hosted by New York’s Democrat Attorney General Letitia James per a schedule of the visit obtained by Fox News Digital. He’s already been asking supporters for money, to fund the mayoral transition. How much more he will ask remains to be seen, but apparently asking some of the key people in the city to stay in the city is not going to go over well, because boy, howdy, the exodus has already begun.

Nov 7, 2025