President Biden released a statement late Sunday night on the passing of celebrity-news” target=”_blank”>actress Nichelle Nichols.< which ran from 1966-1969. She also starred in the six “Star Trek” films from 1979-1991. “In Nichelle Nichols, our nation has lost a trailblazer of stage and screen who redefined what is possible for …
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Kentucky residents brace for more rain as death toll from floods rises to 28
us-regions said on Sunday afternoon that 28 people have now died and dozens more are still unaccounted for following several days of severe thunderstorms, flooding, and mudslides. The National Weather Service warned that a flood watch remains in effect for parts of Kentucky through Monday morning, with thunderstorms containing 1 …
Read More »Pat Carroll, actress who voiced Ursula in Disney's 'The Little Mermaid,' dead at 95
celebrity-news” target=”_blank”>Pat Carroll< at her home on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, while recovering from pneumonia, according to Variety. Carroll found a niche as a genres on the late-night circuit beginning in the 1940s, and voiced several cartoon characters through the years before earning an Emmy for her work on “Sid Caesar’s …
Read More »Ukrainian agriculture tycoon killed by Russian shelling, Zelenskyy says
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Read More »Indiana police officer shot and killed during traffic stop in 'senseless act of violence'
A 24-year-old crime was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Madison County, Indiana, around 2 a.m. on Sunday, according to law enforcement. Noah Shahnavaz, a U.S. Army veteran who had been a member of the Elwood Police Department for 11 months, was taken to an Indianapolis-area hospital where …
Read More »Virginia county reports presence of opioid more deadly than fentanyl
crime say they have recovered a synthetic opioid even more powerful and deadly than fentanyl, according to a local report. Protonitazene is a new synthetic opioid that is around three times more powerful than fentanyl – which is already 50 times mental-health and 100 times stronger than morphine. The DEA …
Read More »'Star Trek' actress Nichelle Nichols dead at 89
“Star Trek” actress celebrity-news” target=”_blank”>Nichelle Nichols<, which ran from 1966-1969. She also starred in each of the six “Star Trek” films from 1979 through 1991. "Star Trek" star Nichelle Nichols died at the age of 89 on July 31, 2022. The actress was known for her role as Lieutenant Nyota …
Read More »Marine veteran, a double amputee, stresses service to country 'in a different way'
One veteran is still fighting for America — and for himself. Brandon Rumbaugh appeared on “Fox & Friends Weekend” on Sunday morning to share his story of staying fit military — and after becoming a double amputee. What’s clear is that his toughness and strength are continuing to keep him …
Read More »China home sales drop in July, exposing fragile market
The housing market in China has recorded a sharp drop-off in home sales throughout July as underlying economic troubles make themselves more apparent. Sales dropped 39.7% in July from the same period last year, marking a roughly $77.6 billion — or 523.14 billion yuan — decline. Just from June to …
Read More »US Navy developing water-based drones to combat China 'pacing challenge' but wary of 'unproven technology'
The U.S. has started working on new types of weapons to help keep pace with China’s military development and continue to deter a potential invasion of Taiwan. U.S. military officials have repeatedly stressed that they consider China the main “pacing challenge” for development and engagement — meaning Beijing is a …
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