DC Crime & Public Safety Update
D.C. Mayor Bowser and other city leaders discuss public safety in the District. The update comes as the city’s homicide rate continues to climb and violent crime has risen by 38 percent over the same time last year.
Day: August 17, 2023
College Football Playoffs Committee in Houston
The College Football Playoff (CFP), in conjunction with the College Football Playoff Foundation (CFPF) and the 2024 Houston Host Committee, reveals key updates regarding the event schedule for the highly anticipated 2024 CFP National Championship.
Geoff Boycott pays tribute to his friend Michael Parkinson
Geoff Boycott pays tribute to his friend Michael Parkinson.
Parky’s most unforgettable TV moments
After the death of Michael Parkinson, Elton John declared that the British television legend was famous for “getting the best out of his guests”. Elton wasn’t wrong.
Calgary prepares for NWT evacuees
The City of Calgary is preparing to accept evacuees who have been told to leave Yellowknife as a wildfire approaches. Calgary says it has enough space for at least 5,000 evacuees, but the city will accommodate more if needed. (Aug. 17, 2023)
Gunman unleashed barrage of fire on police in Fargo ambush
North Dakota authorities released body camera video of a July shooting that killed the gunman and a Fargo police officer and wounded two more officers and a civilian. Investigators found guns, 1,800 rounds of ammunition and explosives in Mohamad Baraka…
Thousands flee as ‘unprecedented’ fires hit Canada’s Northwest Territories
Officials say 20,000 residents of Yellowknife are leaving via land and air, but the northern city is not in ‘immediate danger’.
Wales accommodation offers the ‘deepest sleep’ 1,375ft underground
How far would you for a good night’s sleep?
Maui fires – live: Emergency chief quits over decision not to sound Hawaii sirens as wildfire spread
Investigations into the cause of the Maui wildfire blazes are underway
South Dakota state senator resigns and agrees to repay $500,000 in pandemic aid
A South Dakota state lawmaker is resigning after agreeing to repay $500,000 in federal COVID-19 relief funding her day care business received in violation of the state constitution.