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An apocalyptic 'wall of dust' is sweeping across Chicago, visible from space and resulting in severe visibility issues for its 2.6 million residents. Satellite images show the storm engulfing highways and buildings, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a rare dust storm warning. Emergency crews reported near-zero visibility and wind gusts up to 60 mph, urging residents to stay indoors and warning surrounding states of potential intense storms and tornadoes. Full Article

Emergency services responded to a stabbing incident on Nathan Way, Thamesmead, southeast London, early this morning, where five individuals were seriously injured. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that no arrests have been made as they investigate the assault, which occurred around 4:19 AM, with victims being treated and transported to hospitals while their conditions remain unknown. A cordon has been established in the area for ongoing inquiries, and the London Ambulance Service dispatched multiple resources to...

A viral video features a woman in San Francisco holding what appears to be a crystal clear phone, later identified as a non-functional acrylic piece called the 'methaphone'. This device was created to provide a tactile experience, reflecting concerns about technology addiction, as it symbolizes the disconnect caused by actual smartphones. While some TikTok users mock the product's concept, experts warn about the rising phone addiction among youth, linking it to mental health issues. Full...

A student at Osmaston CofE Primary School in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, brought a WWII hand grenade to a show-and-tell assembly, prompting the evacuation of the school and the involvement of army bomb disposal experts. Head teacher Jeanette Hart quickly removed the grenade from the boy, who had found it as a family heirloom, and placed it behind a tree while emergency services were called. Fortunately, experts later confirmed the grenade was safe, and the incident served...

A woman named Charlene Hobbs, 36, has been missing since July 23, 2024, with her case now treated as a murder investigation and a £20,000 reward offered for information leading to a conviction. Recent sightings include her walking with two men on a bridge in Adamsdown on July 29, and later seen at Asda in Coryton with a young boy and a woman with short burgundy hair on November 1. South Wales Police urge anyone...

British teenager Bella May Culley, 19, faces a potential life sentence for alleged drug trafficking in Georgia after being detained at Tbilisi airport with 14kg of cannabis. Her social media posts, including images of cash and references to a Bonnie and Clyde-like lifestyle, have drawn scrutiny, especially following her family's revelation about her relationship with a mystery man named ‘Russ.’ Currently held in custody, Bella may be transferred to a notoriously overcrowded prison, raising concerns...