Bernadette B. Tixon

A new Aid to the Church in Need report says 413 million Christians live where religious freedom is seriously violated, with persecution and displacement worsening across several countries.

Oct 29, 2026

A Michigan Red Baron worker filmed reacting to a fake Apple Pay prank has received widespread support, with a GoFundMe campaign raising nearly $300,000 from strangers.

Oct 29, 2026

Krew Zaugg, 22, received a retained-jurisdiction prison treatment programme after pleading guilty to an amended felony charge involving the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl.

Oct 29, 2026

Photographs of Vladimir Putin meeting Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo prompted height-related memes online, overshadowing talks in Moscow on diplomacy, energy and Russia–Africa relations.

Oct 28, 2026

A Walmart customer has filed a proposed class action alleging Great Value frozen shrimp bags contained up to 11% less seafood than stated, citing ice glazing in the declared weight.

Oct 28, 2026

Ohio pastor Israel Ford has discussed possibly marrying a third wife, while ruling out additional husbands for his current wives and facing questions over Ohio's bigamy law.

Oct 28, 2026

Heather Varner Hunter, a former Alabama special-needs teacher, faces a felony child-abuse charge over allegations that she poured hot sauce on a pupil's tongue.

Oct 28, 2026

The European Commission's proposed Climate Resilience Law would standardise climate-risk planning, while lawmakers debate its obligations and how to finance an estimated €70 billion in annual adaptation investment.

Oct 28, 2026

Uganda's defence chief has vowed to execute a man accused of killing 38 people, but the allegations lack publicly presented evidence and the suspect's identity remains disputed.

Oct 27, 2026

Georgia House candidate Andre Lamar Stafford denies allegations that he exposed himself to a girl near a Smyrna bus stop and says he will remain in the race despite the charges.

Oct 27, 2026

Beatrice Keul told congressional investigators that Donald Trump raped her during a 1993 pageant event in Manhattan, according to a Democratic staff report. Trump denies wrongdoing.

Oct 27, 2026

SSI recipients will receive their November benefit on 30 October because 1 November falls on a Sunday, creating two October payments and no separate SSI deposit in November.

Oct 27, 2026

Philippine police are awaiting a warrant to forensically examine four boxes of devices linked to Thomas Markle Sr over suspected child sexual abuse material, which remains unconfirmed.

Oct 27, 2026

Nicki Minaj endorsed Donald Trump and Republican candidates at a Michigan rally, while her unresolved US citizenship status means her own eligibility to vote remains unverified.

Oct 26, 2026

LifeWorks Church founder Israel Ford and co-pastor Lydia Ford have publicly announced a polygynous marriage involving Minister Shakayla, citing biblical interpretation despite Ohio's laws against bigamy.

Oct 26, 2026

Leslie Pickett says an AI-powered scammer posing as Jon Bon Jovi took more than $10,000 from her after months of personalised messages, videos and false promises.

Oct 26, 2026

Pennsylvania lawmakers have yet to approve a proposed two-year window allowing eligible survivors of childhood sexual abuse to pursue civil claims that expired under the statute of limitations.

Oct 26, 2026

Donald Trump celebrated US oil and gas profits at a Georgia campaign rally as petrol prices reached about $4.29 a gallon, significantly increasing costs for motorists.

Oct 25, 2026

Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Israelis of a 'second Holocaust' if they elect a leader unable to confront Iran, accompanying the message with an AI-generated image of a nuclear explosion over Tel Aviv.

Oct 25, 2026

Elon Musk has reportedly invested about $1 billion in Skydance, four years after Larry Ellison committed the same sum to his Twitter takeover. The investment's terms remain undisclosed.

Oct 22, 2026

A 1930s Pentagon floor globe linked to Dwight Eisenhower was damaged during an attempted move to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's office. The artefact is being repaired.

Oct 22, 2026

Ron Duguay, the former New York Rangers forward known for his NHL career and celebrity lifestyle, has died of cancer aged 69, his family and Sarah Palin said.

Oct 22, 2026

Shamonda, a livestock virus, has infected a person for the first time. The severely immunocompromised patient died in France, while investigators assess transmission and wider risks.

Oct 22, 2026

A pink-tinged dolphin filmed near Muscat has gone viral, but its species remains unconfirmed. An Omani writer suggests it could be a Risso's dolphin.

Oct 21, 2026

Claims of a hairless animal taking livestock near Ciudad Juárez have revived the chupacabra legend, but officials say they have received no reports of unusual attacks.

Oct 21, 2026

New Mexico's attorney general is suing Jeffrey Epstein's former lawyer and accountant, seeking to restrict potential estate payments while alleging they enabled trafficking at Zorro Ranch.

Oct 21, 2026

Capital Group has outlined withdrawal rates of 4% to 5.5% for retirees, depending on whether they prioritise stable income or accept annual payments that fluctuate with investment performance.

Oct 21, 2026

Donald Trump cited violent unrest in France during a Kansas rally, warning that similar turmoil could reach the United States if Republicans lose control of Congress.

Oct 20, 2026

Mass General Brigham researchers say an AI tool can estimate cancer survival risk from a face photograph, but independent experts say it is not ready for clinical use.

Oct 20, 2026