Rachel Morgan News Editor 
The Michelin Guide added 15 restaurants to its New York directory this week, placing them under consideration for stars or Bib Gourmand ratings. According to the guide, the second crop of additions for the year includes nine Manhattan spots and three each in Brooklyn and Queens. Manhattan Establishments Added to Michelin Directory The latest list … Read more
A 56-year-old British national was arrested on July 16 after allegedly stealing items worth more than $1,200 from six retail shops across Changi Airport Terminals 2 and 3, according to a police statement issued July 17. The man was apprehended in the transit area before he could board his departure flight. Police identify suspect via … Read more
On July 17, millions of Americans faced hazardous weather conditions as wildfire smoke blanketed the East Coast, catastrophic flooding hit Texas, and 68 large blazes burned across 15 states. According to the National Weather Service and the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), these simultaneous extremes forced residents in multiple regions to stay indoors due to … Read more
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is gathering party members in Auckland this weekend to launch the party’s election campaign as recent polling indicates a surge in voter support. According to an RNZ-Reid Research poll, the party reached 11.5%—its strongest showing in nearly a decade—positioning it to potentially remain in Parliament after a term in … Read more
The Swedish government has officially added the European hedgehog to the national Red Book for the first time, citing a population decline of almost half over the last 15 years. This move, which follows a broader update to Sweden’s protected species list, reflects a continent-wide trend of shrinking hedgehog numbers driven by habitat loss, road … Read more
Country star Jelly Roll and podcaster Bunnie Xo have finalized their divorce after nearly a decade of marriage. The couple reached a confidential settlement earlier this month in Tennessee, agreeing to divide shared assets—including homes, vehicles, and intellectual property—and prohibiting either party from speaking negatively about the other publicly. Settlement Terms and Asset Division The … Read more
President Donald Trump has formally endorsed Darline Graham to run for the U.S. Senate seat previously held by her late brother, Lindsey Graham. The president announced his support on social media Friday, declaring that she “has been a WINNER all of her life” and encouraging her to launch a campaign to serve a full term … Read more
Ontario Tourism, Culture and Gaming Minister Stan Cho has resigned from his cabinet post following public criticism over $16,000 in taxpayer-funded hotel expenses. Despite residing in Toronto, Cho utilized a provincial policy intended for special circumstances to bill for overnight stays near Queen’s Park. Cho has since repaid the funds in full and remains the … Read more
Suspended deputy EMPD boss Julius Mkhwanazi was arrested in Bedfordview on Friday night, marking the final apprehension in a series of five warrants issued regarding the 2023 theft of precious stones valued at R14.9 million. Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) officials tracked Mkhwanazi to his location, ending a pursuit that culminated shortly after 7pm. The … Read more
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is escalating pressure on state election officials, publicly claiming that hundreds of thousands of non-citizens are registered to vote in key battleground states. Despite these assertions, federal documents and state officials suggest the data remains unverified and speculative, as the administration faces significant legal pushback over its attempts to access … Read more