Day: September 5, 2023

Jets could have ‘historical defense’ in 2023, cornerback DJ Reed says

12:00 pm September 5, 2023

The New York Jets’ defense will boast Sauce Gardner, Quinnen Williams, Al Woods and John Franklin-Myers among others this season, and one member believes there is a chance they could etch their names into historic lore. Jets cornerback D.J. Reed set the bar pretty high for his team. The Jets begin their season on Monday […]

Men accusing Japanese boy band producer of sex abuse seek company apology, compensation

11:53 am September 5, 2023

A group of men who say they were sexually abused by a Japanese boy band producer have expressed hope the company will provide financial compensation and introduce measures to prevent a recurrence. They say producer Johnny Kitagawa sexually preyed on young dancers and singers for decades, having them stay at his luxury home, handing them […]

California driver survives 5 days trapped in pickup truck after plunging down 100-foot ravine

11:16 am September 5, 2023

An injured driver in Southern California was rescued Saturday after surviving five days trapped in their wrecked pickup truck that plunged 100 feet down a ravine, authorities said. Rescue teams responded just before 11 a.m. after a caller reported spotting the damaged vehicle at the bottom of a steep hill along a remote, winding road […]

Burning Man traffic jam tops 7 hours as Nevada festival’s road reopens following torrential rains: report

11:12 am September 5, 2023

Attendees trying to leave the muddy Burning Man festival are now having to deal with a traffic jam of more than 7 hours on Tuesday morning, reports say. A message posted on the X account Burning Man Traffic less than 24 hours after the Nevada festival’s organizers lifted a driving ban following heavy rainfall said, […]

Impeachment trial of Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton set to begin

11:06 am September 5, 2023

Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton is bracing for his impeachment trial set to begin Tuesday, historically brought by state senators of his own political party. The state Senate is taking up 16 articles of impeachment relating to allegations of bribery, dereliction of duty and disregard of official duty against Paxton, who will be just […]