Despite previous outcry, the metal band Plague of Angels performed to a cheering crowd of 1,400 at York Minster, an 800-year-old cathedral, on Friday evening. The concert had been criticized by some congregation members as “shocking and deeply inappropriate,” with threats of protests labeling the event an “outright insult” to their faith. However, the anticipated protests did not materialize, allowing the concert to proceed as planned.
The American department store chain JCPenney is set to permanently close seven locations across the U.S. on May 25, following its bankruptcy filing in May 2020 and acquisition by Simon Property Group and Brookfield Asset Management. The closures, attributed to factors like expiring lease agreements and market changes, include stores in California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and West Virginia. This comes as JCPenney continues to operate over 650 stores nationwide, amidst a...
Read moreJeremy Koch, 42, fatally stabbed his wife Bailey, 41, and their two sons, Hudson, 18, and Asher, 16, before taking his own life in their Nebraska home hours before Hudson's graduation ceremony. The tragic incident occurred in Lexington, with authorities recovering a knife at the scene. Bailey's mother described Jeremy's long battle with mental illness, emphasizing that it was a "sick mind" responsible for the horrific act, while the local school community mourns the loss...
Read moreSummaryTracy Boateng, a 26-year-old senior prison officer at HMP Pentonville, avoided jail after engaging in a romantic relationship with inmate Vincent Ojo, 34, between February and April 2022. She was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment, suspended for 24 months, due to concerns about the impact on her three-month-old daughter. Judge Caroline English highlighted the seriousness of Boateng's misconduct but acknowledged her child's innocence as a significant factor in the decision to suspend the sentence. Full...
Read moreFresh & Ready Foods LLC has recalled 86 ready-to-eat food items, including sandwiches and snacks, due to a listeria outbreak that has hospitalized at least 10 people in the US. The FDA and CDC linked the outbreak to the company's facilities after discovering traces of listeria during a routine inspection. The recall includes various products sold under different brand names, distributed in multiple states, with symptoms of listeria potentially appearing within two weeks of consumption....
Read moreIsaiah Marsh, 21, and Mya Marsh, 23, were convicted of murdering 21-year-old Minister Enfrence following a dispute believed to be related to a cannabis deal. The attack occurred in Birmingham's Kings Norton area, where CCTV footage showed Mya handing Isaiah a knife during the confrontation, resulting in Minister being stabbed over 20 times. Both siblings denied murder and manslaughter but were found guilty; they will be sentenced later, as Minister's family mourns the loss and...
Read moreEmma Raducanu's Italian Open Journey EndsEmma Raducanu's impressive run at the Italian Open concluded in the last 16, where she faced world number three Coco Gauff, losing 6-1, 6-2. Despite reaching the fourth round for the first time in her career by winning three consecutive clay matches, Raducanu struggled against Gauff, who demonstrated her prowess on clay. After the match, Gauff praised Raducanu's competitiveness, while Raducanu expressed her commitment to improving and finding positives in...
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