Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Mark Robinson sues CNN for defamation, calls report 'high-tech lynching' October 16, 2024 at 01:40AM

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has filed a defamation lawsuit against CNN. He accuses the network of reckless reporting on his alleged inflammatory posts on a pornography website. Robinson claims his personal data was compromised and denies writing the posts. CNN declined to comment. Robinson aims to be North Carolina's first Black governor.

British influencer dies after falling from 192 meters high Castilla-La Mancha bridge October 16, 2024 at 12:12AM

A 26-year-old British influencer died after falling from the 192-metre Castilla-La Mancha Bridge in Spain while making social media content. Accompanied by a 24-year-old, the fatal incident occurred early Sunday. Local authorities, reviewing safety measures, emphasized the prohibition of climbing the bridge. The British Foreign Office is aiding the family.

Fuel tanker explosion in Nigeria kills over 90 October 15, 2024 at 11:46PM

More than 90 people lost their lives and at least 50 were injured when a petro tanker exploded in Majiya village, Nigeria. The tanker was traveling from Portharcourt to Nguru and overturned, causing a spill that ignited. Villagers collecting the fuel perished in the ensuing fire, according to the Jigawa police.