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World War II-era bomb explodes at busy international airport, cratering taxiway

An American World War II-era bomb buried beneath a busy Japanese airport exploded Wednesday, cratering a busy taxiway and forcing the cancellation of dozens of flights, officials said. According to Land and Transport Ministry officials, there were no aircraft nearby and no injuries were reported when the bomb exploded at Miyazaki Airport in southwestern Japan. An aerial view taken from a helicopter shows a crater from an explosion after a likely […]

October 3, 2024 1

Orlando News

In music and dance, Sudanese performers transport refugee audiences back home

WorldSudanese Camirata troupe dancers, who lost some of their relatives during the conflict in Sudan, Hoda Othman, right, and Kamal perform Al Saysaed dance from East Sudan during a rehearsal, in Cairo, Egypt, Tuesday, Sept.10, 2024. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)In this image taken with a slow shutter speed, Sudanese Camirata troupe dancers perform a "Al Hamal Rakd" dance from West Sudan, during a show at the Russian culture center in Cairo, […]

October 3, 2024

Sports News

Orioles swept by Royals in wild-card series to extend playoff game losing streak to 10

The Baltimore Orioles are now tied for the fourth-longest streak of consecutive postseason game losses in MLB history. The Kansas Royals swept Baltimore in the AL Wild Card series with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday, marking Baltimore's 10th-straight playoff loss while also ending the team's season without a postseason win for the 10th straight season as well. Baltimore's postseason losing streak dates back to the 2014 ALCS when it lost in […]

October 3, 2024

Politics News

Trump blasts DOJ for ‘election interference,’ calls Jack Smith case a ‘scam’ after judge unseals key filing

Former President Trump blasted the Justice Department Wednesday for having "disobeyed their own rule in favor of complete and total election interference" after a key filing from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s election case against him was unsealed with just weeks before Americans cast their ballots. U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Judge Tanya Chutkan unsealed Smith’s 165-page filing Wednesday afternoon. The filing lays out his case and the alleged […]

October 3, 2024 1

US News

Seattle judge releases accused killer 27 hours after 65-year-old military veteran stabbed to death

A judge in Washington state released a teen one day after his arrest for allegedly stabbing a 65-year-old veteran to death at a home.On Friday, the Renton Police Department said 19-year-old K'Shawn Konscience Jimerson called 911 just after 2 p.m. and told the operator he had stabbed someone and would be standing "outside with the knife." Jimerson also claimed self-defense during the call, police said. "The 911 caller said that they […]

October 3, 2024

Sports News

Titans to stick with Will Levis as starting quarterback despite early struggles, coach says

Mason Rudolph helped lead the Tennessee Titans to their first win of the season, but head coach Brian Callahan confirmed Tuesday that Will Levis will remain the starting quarterback moving forward. The second-year quarterback was sidelined in Monday night’s win over the struggling Miami Dolphins after he went down earlier in the first quarter with an injury to his throwing arm. Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) exits the field after the New […]

October 3, 2024

Travel News

North Carolina travel guide for the history, museum buff; take a ride on a record-breaking roller coaster

North Carolina is a state full of exciting places to see and unique experiences to be had. There could be something for every person who is looking to visit North Carolina. There are plenty of museums full of history, as well as gorgeous parks and an amusement park featuring a record-breaking roller coaster.A TRAVEL GUIDE TO INDIANA FULL OF FAMILY FUN, HISTORIC LANDMARKS AND UNIQUE EXPERIENCESBelow are a few stops to consider […]

October 2, 2024

Orlando News

‘Stop WOKE’ Case Could Cost Florida

NewsFlorida could face paying nearly $750K in legal fees (KPRC/Click2Houston.com)TALLAHASSEE , Fla. – Florida could face paying nearly $750,000 in legal fees for businesses that successfully challenged part of a 2022 law that Gov. Ron DeSantis dubbed the “Stop WOKE Act.”Citing what they called a “resounding victory,” attorneys for the businesses filed a motion Friday seeking $749,642 in fees. Also, they sought $41,144 in additional costs related to the lengthy […]

October 2, 2024 1

Orlando News

New Image Youth Center in Orlando unveils plans for new building

Local NewsORLANDO, Fla. – The children at the New Image Youth Center are laying their eyes on the ideas for their new building for the first time.“It’s an amazing concept. I really do hope it comes to life,” said Sriaj Clark.Executive Director Shanta Martin-Stubbs said they’ve been operating out of two buildings off of Parramore Avenue since they had to leave their third building after it was sold in 2022.Now […]

October 2, 2024 1

Orlando News

‘Our final curtain:’ Garden Theatre in Winter Garden set to close after nearly 2 decades

Local NewsTheatre officials cite financial hardships for the closureGarden Theatre in Winter Garden (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.)WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – The Garden Theatre in Winter Garden announced on Wednesday that it will be closing up shop after nearly two decades in business.According to its website, the closure comes amid financial hardship for the theatre, […]

October 2, 2024