Design flaws caused a Tesla Model 3 to suddenly accelerate out of control before it crashed into a utility pole and burst into flames, killing a woman and severely injuring her husband, a lawsuit filed in federal court alleges. Another defect with the door handle design thwarted bystanders who were trying to rescue the driver, Jeff Dennis, and his wife, Wendy, from the car, according to the lawsuit filed Friday in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. Wendy Dennis died in the Jan. 7, 2023, crash in Tacoma, Washington. Jeff Dennis suffered severe leg burns and other...
‘Father Ted’ Writer Graham Linehan Cleared Of Harassing Transgender Activist
The co-creator of British TV sitcoms “Father Ted” and the “IT Crowd” was cleared Tuesday of harassing a transgender activist on social media, but he was found guilty of damaging their mobile phone during an encounter last year. Prosecutors alleged that Gary Linehan, an Irish comedy writer known for his outspoken criticism of trans activism, wrote “repeated, abusive, unreasonable” social media posts about Sophia Brooks. He denied the charge. District Judge Briony Clarke said Tuesday that while Linehan’s social media posts were “deeply unpleasant, insulting and even unnecessary,” they did not amount to harassment. She also questioned if Brooks was as...
Closing Statements Begin In ICC Trial Of Alleged Central African Republic Militia Commander
Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court on Tuesday began presenting closing arguments against an alleged commander of a rebel group from Central African Republic facing multiple counts of crimes against humanity and war crimes. Mahamat Said Abdel Kani is accused of overseeing torture, persecution and enforced disappearances at detention centers in the capital, Bangui, in 2013, where fighting raged between his predominantly Muslim Seleka rebels, who had seized power from then-President Francois Bozize, and a mainly Christian militia called the anti-Balaka. “Women, children, the elderly and disabled people fell victim to the horrific acts of abuse and violence committed by the Seleka amongst many...
Court Order Prevents LA Coroner From Releasing Details Of Teen’s Body Found In Singer D4vd’s Tesla
Los Angeles police have blocked the county coroner’s office from releasing details about the death of a teen girl whose body was found in the trunk of a car registered to the singer d4vd, the medical examiner’s office said Monday. Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found dead on Sept. 8 in an impounded Tesla in Los Angeles just after her 15th birthday. Several news outlets reported the car belonged to d4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, 20. The medical examiner’s office said in a statement that it has received a “court order, initiated by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD),...
Torn Roofs And Smashed Windows Among Damage To Over 100 Homes In A Tornado Near Houston
A tornado that raced through residential areas north of Houston damaged more than 100 homes, tearing off roofs, moving garages off their foundations and smashing windows, authorities in Texas said. No injuries were reported in the storm Monday that uprooted trees, downed power lines and created paths of debris throughout some neighborhoods. Heavy fog made it difficult to assess all the damage Tuesday morning, but calmer weather conditions were expected to prevail in the area. Heavy rain and severe thunderstorms were expected farther south during the day, considered one of the busiest travel days of the Thanksgiving holiday period. Rain and snow was in the forecast...
Lately, I have grown deeply concerned about the kind of information being shared across the country, especially on social media. Too many fake stories are being created and circulated, most of them focused on insecurity, and a lot of these false reports are deliberately designed to tarnish the image of this current government.
Some individuals and groups intentionally twist events, edit videos, or completely invent stories just to create fear, confusion, and unrest. Their aim is to make Nigerians lose trust in the government and to paint the country as if it is in constant chaos. Sadly, many people unknowingly help them by forwarding these messages without checking if they are true. This is why I am appealing to everyone to be more careful. Before sharing any news, voice note, or video, please take a moment to verify it. Confirm from credible sources, follow official updates, and avoid spreading anything that has not...
Re: “State Police Can No Longer Be Delayed” – South-West Governors Tell Tinubu.
LAGOS APC: THE CALL IS TIMELY – AND ONLY THE ENEMIES OF PEACE WILL OPPOSE IT. The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) wholeheartedly welcomes and supports the timely, forthright and pragmatic call by South-West Governors urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to accelerate the establishment of State Police across the federation. For years, our region has been at the forefront of advocating for a modern, community-rooted security architecture capable of responding swiftly and intelligently to evolving threats. The South-West Governors have once again demonstrated leadership, unity of purpose, and a clear understanding of the security realities confronting...
Welcome back, Sir, NSA Nuhu Ribadu. Thank you for a job well done. You’ve returned with renewed hope and renewed strength for Nigeria.
Your mission in Washington was a success: securing partnerships, technology, and the critical tools denied to us for years. Nigeria is entering a new phase. Now it’s time to bring the fight home, flush out the bandits, dismantle the terror networks, and restore lasting peace to every community. A new chapter of strength, clarity, and decisive action begins. 🇳🇬🦅
‘My 46-Year Gambling Addiction Began At Seven’
“It was a seaside holiday at Largs in Scotland, the one-armed bandit fruit machine was broken and the coins poured out.” Former gambling addict John Wade can trace the origins of his addiction back more than four decades to being drawn in to playing a fruit machine on holiday. John says most children would keep the cash and “head to the nearest sweet shop”, but he felt compelled to put all the money back into the slot machine next to it and “promptly lost the lot”. The 54-year-old, from Thurmaston in Leicestershire, says his “progressive addiction” saw him gambling for...