Congo executes 102 'urban bandits' with 70 more set to be killed, officials say

Steve Carell initially wavered as Michael Scott in The Office USNBC, despite competition from actors like Philip Seymour Hoffman and Paul Giamatti. Eventually, Carell's availability led to his casting, with James Gandolfini reportedly being paid not to replace him after his departure from the show. The Office's casting process involved considering various actors for the iconic role, but ultimately, Carell's portrayal became synonymous with the character of Michael Scott. Full Article

Jean Bruce Poole, a 100-year-old resident of MonteCedro retirement home in Altadena, was left behind during the evacuation of the facility due to the Eaton fire. Two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies found her after three hours, ensuring her safety. The incident has prompted calls for reforms and reviews of evacuation protocols to prevent such situations from happening again. Full Article

The United States approved the sale of over $7.4 billion in bombs, missiles, and related equipment to Israel, aiming to enhance their defense capabilities. The State Department signed off on the sale of $6.75 billion in bombs and $660 million in Hellfire missiles, to strengthen Israel's ability to deter regional threats and defend its borders. The transactions still require approval from Congress, but are expected to move forward to support Israel, America's closest ally in...

In September 2021, two men in Abingdon-on-Thames overdosed on isotonitazene-laced heroin, leading to their deaths, part of a spike in nitazene-related fatalities in the UK. By June 2023, a new outbreak in the West Midlands resulted in 21 deaths, with drug dealers adding xylazine to the mix. The National Crime Agency warns of the extreme potency of nitazenes and fentanyl, urging caution in the face of a global drug crisis. Full Article

The BSF South Bengal Frontier arrested seven Bangladeshis and three Indian agents at the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal's Nadia and Murshidabad, seizing 16 mobile phones, a motorcycle, cash, and foreign currencies. This operation struck a blow to the infiltration network, capturing two infiltrators while others escaped under the cover of darkness. The arrests and seizures were a significant achievement in combating illegal activities at the border. Full Article

A man in his 40s was stabbed in Scarborough on Friday afternoon, prompting a police response to Ellesmere Road and Scarborough Golf Club Road. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities are actively searching for a Brown male in his 40s, described as five feet five inches tall with a slim build. Full Article