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Facebook Tweet Email Link The British government has agreed to pay almost $4 million to thousands of victims of a blaze started by its soldiers while in training in Kenya, according to documents seen by CNN. The settlement follows a long legal battle by local community members in the East African country. The campaigners have said the effects of the 2021 fire in an expansive wildlife conservancy in central Kenya have caused them lifelong health issues, damaged their property and polluted their environment. Some of them also told CNN that they lost family members due to ailments arising from the…
ADAMS, Nebraska (AP) — A World War II veteran from Nebraska believed to be America’s last surviving “ace” pilot because he shot down five enemy planes has died at age 103.Donald McPherson served as a Navy fighter pilot aboard the aircraft carrier USS Essex in the Pacific theater, where he engaged Japanese forces during the final years of the war. He earned the Congressional Gold Medal and three Distinguished Flying Crosses for his serviceHowever, his daughter Beth Delabar said his loved ones always felt McPherson preferred a legacy reflecting his dedication to faith, family and community instead of his wartime…
Brent Hinds, the former singer-guitarist for the Grammy-winning heavy metal band Mastodon, has died in a motorcycle accident in Atlanta, the band and authorities said. He was 51. Hinds was killed while riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle late Wednesday night when the driver of a BMW SUV failed to yield while making a turn, according to Atlanta police. Hinds was described as “unresponsive” at the scene. An autopsy concluded Hinds, whose legal first name is William, died of “multiple blunt force injuries.”“We are heartbroken, shocked and still trying to process the loss of this creative force with whom we’ve shared so…
Swan Hellenic has introduced a new group program, offering travel advisors additional commissions of 2% to 4%, a reduced conductor threshold, and no initial deposits required to secure the space.The program, which applies to groups of eight or more and is available for 2025 and 2007 cruises, includes all meals, the majority of beverages, gratuities, Wi-Fi, and excursions. “Many sailings also include group return transfers and pre-cruise hotel rooms,” Swan Hellenic said. “In addition, flexible amenity points deliver extras ranging from onboard credit and private events to premium gifts.”The program can also be customized to include amenities such as in…
StrictlyVC is back at TechCrunch Disrupt in October, bringing together the insiders who shape the venture capital landscape. This time there will be a sharper focus on the market’s biggest challenge: liquidity. In an era of extended exit timelines, slowed distributions, and increasingly selective LPs, the conversations behind closed doors matter more than ever. Working with Cendana Capital, which has backed 80+ funds in its 15-year history, we are launching a new off-the-record LP Track that offers an unfiltered look at where capital is flowing, how LP priorities are shifting, and what GPs need to know to survive and thrive…
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Police responded Thursday to a report of an active shooter on the campus of Villanova University, sparking panic among students days before the start of classes.Students shared a text from the Villanova alert system that told them to lock and barricade doors and move to secure locations. A second alert from Villanova officials warned people to stay away from the law school. In a post on X, Radnor Township told nearby residents and students to shelter in place. No other information was given.Videos posted on social media showed a crowd being rushed inside a building on…
Facebook Tweet Email Link An attack on a Colombian National Police helicopter Thursday killed at least eight people and injured several others, according to President Gustavo Petro. It’s still unclear who is behind the attack in the Antioquia department. In his most recent comments Thursday, Petro attributed it to the 36th Front of the Estado Mayor Central (EMC), dissidents of the former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), a leftist guerrilla group. However, earlier, he suggested the powerful criminal syndicate Gulf Clan might be involved, noting the attack came after the seizure of 1.5 tons of cocaine in the Urabá…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi adopted a daughter, the first child for the married couple, this summer, they announced Thursday. “We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy,” the couple wrote in a social media statement. No further details were released.Brown, 21, and Bongiovi, 23, were married in a private ceremony in May 2024. Representatives for Brown and Bongiovi did not immediately respond to The Associated Press’ request for comment. Brown gained recognition for her starring role as Eleven in the Duffer brothers’ sci-fi series…
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has released the first installment of its limited documentary series “Jamaica Is,” showcasing the island’s captivating South Coast.The first of a six-part installment spotlights unique resorts across the island, with new monthly episodes airing on the JTB’s YouTube channel. Upcoming episodes include Negril (September 15) and Ocho Rios (October 15). More than showcasing scenery, the series is about the connection, culture and true essence of the South Coast. In part 1 of the series, viewers will begin their journey in St. Elizabeth, with the mantra “Be a traveler, not a tourist.” The documentary highlights the…
There’s a generally accepted script in Silicon Valley: Identify a startup idea. Sell a chunk of your company to raise venture capital. Make sales. Raise more venture capital, and make more sales. Repeat until the company goes public, or gets acquired, hopefully for billions either way. But what if you didn’t get on a fundraising treadmill after taking a first round? What if you structured your company to sprint to profitability through slower, sustainable growth, rather than the reverse — unprofitable growth — as so many VC-backed companies do? That’s the question that Pukar Hamal, founder and CEO of SecurityPal…