A burglary ring that allegedly stole more than $4 million worth of jewelry mostly from the homes of South Asians in over two dozen communities has been broken up, the Massachusetts State Police said. Four people, including two brothers, were indicted April 18 after a nine-month investigation on 95 counts of unarmed burglary and breaking and entering a dwelling house in the daytime with intent to commit a felony. Police on Friday said the Providence-based theft crew broke into homes in 25 Massachusetts communities between July 21, 2018 and March 30. Police say the gang targeted South Asian homes because…
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Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, will move its operations to the city-state’s second, sprawling airfield in its southern desert reaches “within the next 10 years” in a project worth nearly $35 billion, its ruler said Sunday. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s announcement marks the latest chapter in the rebound of its long-haul carrier Emirates after the coronavirus pandemic grounded international travel. Plans have been on the books for years to move the operations of the airport known as DXB to Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central which had also been delayed by the…
A 14-year-old Florida boy told police he accidentally shot and killed his 11-year-old brother after finding a gun in an alley near their home, authorities said. St. Petersburg police responded to the family’s home shortly after noon on Friday and found Amir Williams suffering from a gunshot wound, according to a police news release. The boy died at the scene. Students had the day off from school on Friday, and Amir was home with his older brother and 13-year-old sister, police said. The children’s mother wasn’t home. Amir’s brother told investigators he found the gun and that no one else…
Nicole Kidman said “it is a privilege to make films” after being honoured with an American Film Institute Life Achievement Award. Kidman, 56, is the first Australian actor to be given the highest honour bestowed by the organisation. The Moulin Rouge actress was presented with the prestigious award by Meryl Streep in Hollywood. Other stars in attendance included her husband, singer Keith Urban, and Big Little Lies co-star Reese Witherspoon. Accepting the award in a floor-length shimmering gold Balenciaga gown, Kidman thanked all the directors she has worked with. “It is a privilege to make films. And glorious to have…
A coat hanger or “very tiny screwdriver” could be used to unlock the Mar-a-Lago storage room where former President Donald Trump stored highly classified documents for more than a year, according to a witness in Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation. The account was relayed to FBI agents by an unidentified aide to Trump in January 2023, according to newly released exhibits, and further undercuts claims by Trump that the highly-classified materials he’s accused of taking with him after leaving office were secured at all times. The transcript of the interview was released as part of an ongoing effort by Trump…
The government Sunday postponed the scheduled schools reopening to Monday, May 6, 2024. Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu said they have received data that some schools have been adversely affected by the ongoing floods. He said sending students and staff to the affected schools would be putting their lives at risk, hence the decision to postpone the reopening. “The devastating effects of the rains in some of the schools are so severe that it will be imprudent to risk the lives of learners and staff before water-tight measures are put in place to ensure adequate safety of all affected school…
Osajai Location Chief in Teso North Sub County Wycliffe Epiin has claimed that his life is in danger over his refusal to write a succession letter to one person in the contested land, sold to Mr James Olubayi. Addressing mourners during the burial of Mzee Stephen Okiradu at his ancestral land in Laukotoit village in Malaba North Ward today Mr Epiin said the son of one of the three deceased brothers allegedly sent him 30 telephone requesting him to issue him a succession letter. ” I can’t issue one succession to the one person. I will seek the indulgence of…
Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, has topped the UK charts with the biggest first-week sales in seven years. The 31-track double album shifted 270,000 UK chart units in seven days, eclipsing her previous personal best of 204,000 for her 2022 album, Midnights. The last time an album sold more in its first week was in 2017, when Ed Sheeran’s Divide sold 670,000 copies. Swift now matches Madonna as the female artist with the most UK number ones. Both stars have achieved 12 chart-topping albums in their career. Only four acts can claim more – The Beatles (16),…
Ellen DeGeneres has made her return to the spotlight two years after the cancellation of her talk show. She opened the first night of Ellen’s Last Stand… Up Tour, her new comedy show which is also set to appear on Netflix. The 66-year-old started her Hollywood show by saying “I didn’t care what other people thought of me, and I realised… I said that at the height of my popularity”. DeGeneres has had a difficult few years after employees on the Ellen DeGeneres show accused executive producers of ‘toxic workplace’ claims. ‘No mean people in show business’ Three producers were…
The Kenya Meteorological Services on Thursday, April 25 issued a heavy rainfall advisory to run through the weekend. Met. Department Director Dr. David Gikungu said high-intensity of rainfall which may be accompanied by floods will be experienced in Rift Valley, Nairobi, Lake Victoria Basin, and off the Coast among other areas in 46 counties. He said the rains which have so far led to loss of lives and property would intensify for two days and subside on Sunday. “Heavy rainfall of more than 40mm in 24hrs pounding several parts of the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, Highlands West and…
Public prosecutors in Madrid called for a preliminary inquiry to be dismissed into Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s wife, hours after he said he was suspending his duties to assess whether he would remain in office. In an appeal to the Madrid court, prosecutors said there was no evidence in the complaint against Begoña Gómez. The court began the case into claims by a right-wing anti-corruption group. But the group has since acknowledged the allegations could be false. The Spanish Prime Minister announced he was cancelling his agenda on Wednesday evening, in a dramatic online statement that said he needed “stop…
If you advertise online, it’s important to understand the underlying technology that allows you to deliver engaging content to your target audience. While there are many such technologies, supply-side platforms (SSPs) are quickly becoming one of the most impactful. But what is an SSP in the first place? Below, we’ll pull back the curtain on these platforms, including their role in digital marketing and how you can use them effectively. What Exactly Are SSPs? SSPs are tech solutions specifically designed to automate and optimize the sale of ad inventory on websites, mobile apps, streaming channels, and other digital platforms. They…
In today’s fast-paced work environment, the mental well-being of employees has become a significant concern for organizations across the globe. The increasing recognition of mental health’s impact on productivity, employee satisfaction, and overall company performance has increased demand for EAP mental health providers. These providers offer various services to support employees through multiple challenges, ensuring a healthier, more engaged, and more productive workforce. Choosing the right mental health services provider for an organization requires careful consideration of several key factors to ensure that the needs of both the employees and the organization are effectively met. This article examines the crucial…
TikTok says it will challenge in court an “unconstitutional” law that could result in it being sold or banned in the United States. President Biden has signed into law a bill which gives the social media platform’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, nine months to divest the app or it will be blocked in the US. The law has been introduced because of concerns TikTok might share user data with the Chinese government – claims it has always denied. “We are confident and we will keep fighting for your rights in the courts,” said TikTok boss Shou Zi Chew. “The facts, and…
Megan Thee Stallion has been accused of fat-shaming her former cameraman – and having s@x next to him in a car – in a new lawsuit. The US rapper is alleged to have made an “intolerable” work environment by ex-employee Emilio Garcia. In a claim filed in Los Angeles, Mr Garcia also claims a change to his contract left him with unpaid wages. Megan’s lawyers told BBC Newsbeat the claim was “an attempt to embarrass her”. “This is an employment claim for money with no s@xual harassment claim filed and with salacious accusations,” they said, adding that they will deal…