Day: September 29, 2024

European officials dismiss claim world leaders ‘are laughing’ at Trump, praise his ‘strong message’

3:30 pm September 29, 2024

UNITED NATIONS, N.Y. — Foreign ministers from European nations with close U.S. ties reacted to Vice President Kamala Harris’ claim world leaders are “laughing” at former President Trump, dismissing the claim. During September’s presidential debate, Harris said, “World leaders are laughing at Donald Trump. I have talked with military leaders, some of whom worked with […]

California teen, 17, previously tried as a minor for double murder charged in another killing after release

3:22 pm September 29, 2024

A 17-year-old California gang member charged as a juvenile for a double murder carried out five years ago is now charged in connection with another murder. Shanice Dyer, a member of the East Coast Crips, was convicted of murdering Alfredo Carrera and his friend, José Flores Velázquez in Los Angeles because they were standing in […]

Comet visible from Earth for first time in 80,000 years: ‘Most anticipated comet of the year’

2:47 pm September 29, 2024

A comet not seen for more than 80,000 years will be visible from Earth, potentially during two separate time periods over the next month. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, also known as Comet A3, is believed to have an orbit around the sun of more than 80,000 years, according to earth.com. The comet was first visible starting on […]

Coffee milk, a Rhode Island favorite, hits the national scene: ‘Sweet taste to it’

2:30 pm September 29, 2024

Largely unknown outside of New England, “coffee milk” has made a splash this fall thanks to Dunkin’s limited-time product, the “Dunkalatte.” A typical latte combines a milk base with espresso. The Dunkalette, for its part, combines coffee milk and espresso. The addition of coffee milk to the drink meant that Dunkin’ had to not only […]

Virginia man found guilty of 1992 cold case rape as part of initiative to test rape kits

2:30 pm September 29, 2024

A 56-year-old Virginia man was found guilty this week of rape and armed burglary in a 32-year-old cold case, officials said. DNA evidence from the victim’s sexual assault kit was matched to Vernon Lorenzo Gay, 56, after it was retested two years ago. The retesting was part of a grant-funded Virginia Sexual Assault Kit Initiative […]