Society

Westbrook man sentenced to seven years in prison for two bank robberies

Aaron West, 38, had pleaded guilty on June 28, 2019, to committing two robberies: one on January 31, 2018, and the other on March 18, 2019

Dec 12, 2019

By Jeevan Biswas

Mega Millions jackpot worth $340 million reckons Friday, the 13th winner now

Last time, on Sept. 24, a $227 million jackpot was won on a ticket sold in Texas

Dec 12, 2019

By Soorya Kiran NN

Doctor denies charges of damaging idols at a temple

Owner and former manager of Dodge County strip club charged with federal offenses

Michael C. Siegel, 52, and Scott D. Hoeft, 40, have been indicted under two counts related to prostitution and human trafficking

Dec 12, 2019

By Jeevan Biswas

New Mexico man gets 15 years for transporting minor with intent to have sexual activity

Jacob Gardea, a 24-year-old native of Albuquerque, New Mexico, who is in federal custody, will be registered as a sex offender following his release from prison

Dec 12, 2019

By Jeevan Biswas

CNB seizes drugs worth S$113,000; 2 Singaporean drug suspects arrested

The Central Narcotics Bureau said that two suspected Singaporean drug offenders were arrested on Wednesday

Dec 12, 2019

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Federal jury in Brooklyn finds social worker guilty of public benefits theft and healthcare fraud

Enock Mensah's misappropriation run lasted from August 2013 to October 2018. He unlawfully charged EIP and Medicaid for over 1,700 therapy sessions that were never conducted

Dec 12, 2019

By Jeevan Biswas

World's oldest painting discovered: It's a 44,000-year-old hunting scene depiction from Indonesia

The 4.5 m-wide cave painting found on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is the world's oldest painting that depicts a story.

Dec 12, 2019

By Shubhangi Shah

Admiral Kuznetsov, Russia's only aircraft carrier, catches fire

Admiral Kuznetsov is Russia's only aircraft carrier

Dec 12, 2019

By Jacob J

Siri, call 911: Apple voice assistant saves drowning 18-yr-old boy from Iowa

"I lost my phone and since I couldn't find it, I was like 'Hey Siri, call 911," says the boy who made a miraculous escape

Dec 12, 2019

By Shubhangi Shah

Who are Black Hebrew Israelites? Jersey shooters were from anti-semitic, anti-white hate group

Black Hebrew Israelites believe that African Americans are the true descendants of Biblical Jews.

Dec 12, 2019

By Shubhangi Shah

Malaysian man faces jail term for his involvement in $39.9 million SkillsFuture scam

The Malaysian national helped a member of the criminal syndicate, Vincent Peters, to encash cash cheques in return for money

Dec 12, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore crime

New Zealand orders 1,292 square feet of skin from US to treat White Island victims

As many as 29 people have been admitted to hospital with over 30 per cent burns on their bodies

Dec 12, 2019

By Parwinder Sandhu

Climate change icon Greta Thunberg chosen Time Person of the Year

Four others, including US President Donald Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi were shortlisted for the honor

Dec 12, 2019

By Parwinder Sandhu

Johnson or Corbyn? 8 questions answered as UK set to vote in historic election

UK parliament election results can be known as early as 2AM on Friday. The counting will start immediately after the polls close at 22:00 GMT.

Dec 12, 2019

By Jacob J

Number of jailed journalists highest in China; Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Eritrea and Vietnam top the list

China was followed by the last year's top-spot holder, Turkey with 47 incarcerations

Dec 11, 2019

By Shubhangi Shah

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Society

Westbrook man sentenced to seven years in prison for two bank robberies

Mega Millions jackpot worth $340 million reckons Friday, the 13th winner now

Owner and former manager of Dodge County strip club charged with federal offenses

New Mexico man gets 15 years for transporting minor with intent to have sexual activity

CNB seizes drugs worth S$113,000; 2 Singaporean drug suspects arrested

Federal jury in Brooklyn finds social worker guilty of public benefits theft and healthcare fraud

World's oldest painting discovered: It's a 44,000-year-old hunting scene depiction from Indonesia

Admiral Kuznetsov, Russia's only aircraft carrier, catches fire

Siri, call 911: Apple voice assistant saves drowning 18-yr-old boy from Iowa

Who are Black Hebrew Israelites? Jersey shooters were from anti-semitic, anti-white hate group

Malaysian man faces jail term for his involvement in $39.9 million SkillsFuture scam

New Zealand orders 1,292 square feet of skin from US to treat White Island victims

Climate change icon Greta Thunberg chosen Time Person of the Year

Johnson or Corbyn? 8 questions answered as UK set to vote in historic election

Number of jailed journalists highest in China; Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Eritrea and Vietnam top the list

Why Artemis II Won't Land on Moon? Just Prepares to See Dark Side Human Eyes Never Have

Why Artemis II Won't Land on Moon? Just Prepares to See Dark Side Human Eyes Never Have

Food Waste Drives Up To 10% Of Global Emissions, Hotels Produce Outsized Impact

Food Waste Drives Up To 10% Of Global Emissions, Hotels Produce Outsized Impact

Charlotte's Web Cuts $65M Debt, BAT Takes 40% Stake In Restructuring Deal

Charlotte's Web Cuts $65M Debt, BAT Takes 40% Stake In Restructuring Deal