Author: Justin M. Larson

Police have identified the suspect who they say opened fire outside of a church at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, killing two children and injuring 17 others, as 23-year-old Robin Westman.An 8-year-old and 10-year-old were shot and killed when the gunman fired through the windows of a church at the Annunciation Catholic School on Wednesday morning, police said.Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem also confirmed the identity of the suspect, calling Westman a “deranged monster.”Police and first responders work at the scene of a shooting near Annunciation Church and Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minneosta, on August 27, 2025.Eva Claire…

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Workers from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) company NIO inspect vehicles in the final quality control area on the automated production line at the companys manufacturing hub on January 17, 2025 in Hefei, China.Kevin Frayer | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesThe speed and scale of China’s electric vehicle revolution has caught the world by surprise, and analysts say this trend shows no sign of slowing down.Tesla CEO Elon Musk was among those who underestimated the potential of China’s EV manufacturers.In 2011, Musk dismissed BYD by laughing at their products during a Bloomberg interview. “Have you seen their car?” Musk said.…

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The world’s most valuable company, and first to be valued at $4trn (£2.9trn), beat market expectations in keenly anticipated financial results.Microchip maker Nvidia recorded revenues of $46.7bn (£34.6bn) in just three months up to July, latest financial data from the company showed, slightly better than Wall Street observers had expected. The company’s performance is seen as a bellwether for artificial intelligence (AI) demand, with investors paying close attention to see whether the hype is overblown or if significant investment will pay off.Originally a creator of gaming graphics hardware, Nvidia’s chips help power AI capability and the UK’s most powerful supercomputer.Nvidia’s…

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A painting stolen by the Nazis that was spotted in an Argentinian estate agent’s advert has vanished, a prosecutor says following a raid on the home.Portrait of a Lady by Giuseppe Ghislandi was featured hanging above a sofa inside a property near Buenos Aires, which was being sold by the daughter of a senior Nazi who fled Germany after World War Two.A police raid on the house this week however turned up no painting – but two weapons were seized, federal prosecutor Carlos Martínez told local media.Mr Martínez said they were treating it as an alleged cover-up of smuggling, Argentinian…

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Watch: Moment Javier Milei is hastily evacuated after objects were thrown at motorcadeArgentine President Javier Milei was moved to safety after protesters threw rocks and bottles at his convoy while campaigning for mid-term elections.Milei was standing in the back of a vehicle moving along the streets of Lomas de Zamora in Buenos Aires, when at least one rock hit the bonnet. Other items were seen being thrown over Milei’s head before he was driven away.Scuffles broke out between supporters and opponents of the president, with one of his supporters suffering from injured ribs, according to AFP news agency. Afterwards, Milei…

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Stretch marks, medically known as striae distensae, are a common skin condition where scars or long marks develop when your skin stretches. This can occur from rapid weight gain, muscle growth, pregnancy, breast augmentation, or medical conditions. Although stretch marks are physically harmless, some people prefer to have them removed or minimized for appearance reasons. One way to do that is through laser therapy. Your dermatologist (medical doctor specializing in skin conditions) may have several options for treating stretch marks with laser therapy. Talk to them about which type of laser they will use, as well as the potential side…

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The controversial immigration facility in the Florida Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz” will soon have no detainees in it, according to an email obtained by ABC News.The email was sent by Kevin Guthrie, the head of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, to the interfaith community.”We are probably going to be down to 0 individuals within a few days,” Guthrie wrote.The detention center was the subject of lawsuits, one of which halted new detainees from being transported to the facility.An aerial view shows “Alligator Alcatraz” ICE detention center at Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport in Ochopee, Florida, July 24, 2025.Marco…

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Adrienne MurrayBBC News in CopenhagenReutersPrime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the government could not change what had happened but could take responsbilityDenmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has issued a long-awaited apology to the Greenlandic women and their families affected by what she called “systematic discrimination” during a contraceptive campaign.During the 1960s and 70s thousands of Inuit women and girls as young as 12 were fitted with contraceptive devices, as part of a birth-control programme administered by Danish doctors.”We cannot change what has happened. But we can take responsibility,” Frederiksen said of the scandal.”On behalf of Denmark, I would like to say…

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Erik Menendez Branded ‘threat,’ Stepdaughter Talia Slams ‘Prison System’Erik Menendez’s bid for parole collapsed after a lengthy California hearing, sparking outrage from his stepdaughter Talia. She erupted online, questioning why he was still seen as a threat and warning that “hell is about to break loose,” vowing to expose prison secrets. Despite pleas from 18 family members, the parole board pointed to the savage 1989 murders and Erik’s prison violations as reasons to deny release. The Menendez brothers have long claimed abuse, but Erik’s own testimony conflicted with his defense. After more than 30 years behind bars, his fight for…

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President Donald Trump is once again vowing to protect Social Security if congressional Republicans seek another reconciliation bill.Asked earlier this week what he would prioritize should Republicans in Congress seek a reconciliation bill, a cost-cutting tactic that would bypass the usual Senate filibuster, Trump said he would focus efforts on cutting unnecessary things, and “save” others, such as Social Security.”One thing I said and I gave my word — we’re not going to hurt anybody on Medicaid, Medicare or Social Security,” Trump said Monday in the Oval Office. Congress is prohibited from touching Social Security’s benefit structure or revenue mechanisms…

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