Devastating doorbell camera footage shows carnage as fires sweep Los Angeles
Doorbell camera footage reveals the devastating impact of raging fires in Los Angeles, particularly as flames approached the home of Kyle and Zibby Owens in the Pacific Palisades. Watching from Manhattan, they were shocked as a fireball grew near their infinity pool, threatening their property. The Owens expressed horror at the widespread destruction, knowing many residents are displaced and...
Pictured: Young father, 18, dies after car plows into sewage pit – as grieving girlfriend pays tribute to her ‘absolute world’
Taylor Lupton, an 18-year-old teenager, tragically died in a car crash at a sewage treatment facility in West Yorkshire. The accident occurred when the Volkswagen Golf he was in veered off the highway and fell into a drainage ditch early Sunday morning. Emergency services found him close to the car, partially submerged in an oxidation tank. Two passengers, a...
Satellite maps show homes burnt out in Los Angeles fire, authorities warn of another hellish week with dozens confirmed dead
A new interactive map reveals the devastation from recent Los Angeles fires, with a death toll rising to 24. Displaced residents, still under evacuation orders, can assess damage to their homes remotely. CalFire warns of life-threatening winds and low humidity, raising fire activity risks. An estimated 12,300 buildings have been affected, including the homes of various celebrities. The map...
Not everyone needs to be diagnosed with depression or anxiety, Prime Minister Tony Blair tells Brits: “Let’s stop medicalizing the ups and downs of life.”
Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair cautioned against the over-medicalization of life’s natural fluctuations, arguing it's problematic to label everyone facing normal challenges as having mental health issues. He highlighted the rising diagnoses of anxiety and depression, particularly among children, exacerbated by the pandemic, alongside increasing costs for supporting those affected. Speaking on the Jimmy's Jobs of the Future...
Inside Maura Higgins’ billionaire lifestyle, with a £1.5 million home, flash car and lavish gifts for her parents – she’s secured a new job in America
Since gaining fame on Love Island, Maura Higgins has become a leading figure in show business, securing high earnings through various TV appearances, including I'm a Celebrity and Dancing on Ice. The 34-year-old is set to host the American spin-off of Love Island, After Sun, after previously working on the show. Maura has built a lucrative brand through collaborations...
UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov takes flight after altercation with airline crew
Former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov was removed from a Las Vegas flight after refusing to change seats from an emergency exit row. Airline staff from Frontier Airlines claimed they were uncomfortable with him sitting there, despite Nurmagomedov insisting on his rights to stay. A video shows the confrontation, with the airline stating that it wasn't a language issue but...
Who started the Pacific Palisades fire? A haunting new theory suggests New Year’s Eve revelers may have been to blame
A recent analysis indicates that the devastating Palisades Fire in Los Angeles may have reignited from a previous brush fire sparked by New Year's Eve fireworks. The blaze, which erupted on January 7, has consumed 23,713 acres and is only 13% contained, while the earlier Lachman Fire was extinguished a week prior. Local residents report slower fire response times...
Dominic Lawson: I don’t know if classical music drives Job away, but Muzak definitely drives me away.
Residents of St John's Wood, a wealthy London area plagued by drug-related crime, expressed frustration over police advice to play classical music as a deterrent. One resident, who reported local crime, received an email suggesting they advocate for such music to discourage criminal behavior. Despite historical examples of music reducing crime rates, locals overwhelmingly prefer increased police presence. Critics...
Iran confirms that “man who provided materials used in drone attack that killed three US soldiers” detained in Italy has returned to Japan; “exchange agreement” reached with release of...
Mohammad Abedini, an Iranian wanted by the U.S. for supplying drone technology linked to a lethal attack on soldiers in Jordan, has returned to Iran after being detained in Italy. He was arrested on a U.S. warrant on December 16, 2024, but Italy's Justice Minister ordered his release, citing lack of charges recognized under Italian law. His return follows...
Doritos fans baffled as the brand plans to change the chips’ iconic shape for the first time in 70 years
Doritos is considering changing its iconic triangular chip shape to a square one, as hinted in an Instagram post featuring the phrase "The shape of what's to come." The rumor sparked mixed reactions from fans, some expressing shock and others pleading for the classic triangle to remain. A Doritos spokesperson stated they are exploring the square shape and will...
