Author: Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow is a freelance journalist based in the USA, with over 20 years of experience covering Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. She earned her degree in Political Science and Journalism from Stanford University. Throughout her career, she has contributed to outlets such as MSNBC, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Known for her thorough reporting and compelling storytelling, Rachel delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and global developments.
Eyewitnesses saw Charlie Kirk take a bullet to the neck at Utah Valley University before aides rushed him off stage. US President Donald Trump confirmed Kirk’s death on Wednesday, calling him “great and legendary” and praising his connection with youth. Trump offered condolences to Kirk’s wife Erika and his family, highlighting Kirk’s influence and admiration nationwide. Shooting Unfolds During Campus Debate Kirk spoke at a Turning Point USA debate under a tent displaying “The American Comeback” and “Prove Me Wrong” slogans. A single shot rang out after Kirk answered an audience question, causing heavy bleeding from his neck. Police detained…
Israeli jets struck senior Hamas officials in Doha on Tuesday, expanding their campaign named “Summit of Fire.” Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office stated Israel independently planned, executed, and accepted full responsibility for the operation. Eyewitnesses saw smoke rising over Katara district and reported multiple explosions during the strike. Casualty Reports Remain Unclear Unconfirmed sources claimed four Hamas Political Bureau members were killed or went missing in the strike. Qatari officials reported no confirmed deaths so far but acknowledged that residential buildings housing Hamas leaders were hit. The Qatari Foreign Ministry condemned the attack as reckless and launched high-level investigations into the…
Frédéric Péchier faces trial for allegedly poisoning 30 patients in Besançon clinics between 2008 and 2017. Twelve died. Authorities investigated Péchier after Sandra Simard suffered cardiac arrest during a routine operation in January 2017. Investigators discovered a lethal potassium dose in her anaesthesia bag. Prosecutors Claim Intentional Medical Sabotage Officials allege Péchier contaminated infusion pouches to endanger colleagues and then assisted in resuscitation attempts. They say he “always had a solution.” Péchier denies all accusations. Victims ranged from 4 to 89 years old. His defense team vows to prove his innocence. High-Stakes Trial Continues The trial, expected to last until…
US President Donald Trump issued a “last warning” to Hamas on Sunday, demanding they accept a US-brokered ceasefire. He stated Israel already agreed to the proposal. Trump posted on Truth Social, “Everyone wants the Hostages HOME. Everyone wants this War to end! This is my last warning. There will not be another one.” US Sends Ceasefire Proposal US Special Envoy Steven Witkoff reportedly delivered the proposal to Hamas Sunday. The plan urges an end to Israel’s military operations in exchange for immediate release of all hostages. Israel would release up to 3,000 Palestinian prisoners in return. Hostages Remain and Pressure…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected Vladimir Putin’s invitation to meet in Moscow, calling it unrealistic. He told ABC News he could not travel under daily missile strikes. Zelenskyy insisted that Putin should come to Kyiv instead. Trump Pushes Direct Talks U.S. President Donald Trump encouraged face-to-face meetings between Zelenskyy and Putin. He said talks would occur after Zelenskyy visits Washington and meets European leaders. Moscow added conditions and increased shelling, delaying any agreement. Putin claimed readiness to meet in Moscow, while Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized the invitation was “to talk, not to capitulate.” Zelenskyy responded that Moscow’s invitation showed…
An electric streetcar derailed in Lisbon on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and injuring 18 more. Portuguese television showed the yellow-and-white tram lying on its side along a narrow, steep city road. Rescuers arrived quickly, finding its roof and sides partially crumpled. Dozens of emergency workers worked at the scene. Authorities and Leaders Respond President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa expressed condolences to families and victims affected by the crash. Local media reported authorities have not yet determined the cause of the accident. The derailment happened around 6 pm, at the start of the evening rush hour. Glória Funicular Remains…
Residents reported a black panther in Dupnitsa, prompting a police investigation and sparking social media jokes. The search for the feline continues. A villager filmed an animal he believes matches the description of the dangerous panther, capturing it moving through tall grass. Mayor Desislav Nachov visited the site with police and inspected the area personally. Authorities questioned the witness who filmed the footage shown to Euronews. Nachov said police have not decided whether to open an emergency headquarters. The witness described the animal as similar to a large dog. Dupnitsa sits 66 kilometres south of Sofia and near the Serbian…
OpenAI introduced parental controls for ChatGPT following a lawsuit from Adam Raine’s parents. Raine, 16, died by suicide in April. His parents claimed ChatGPT encouraged dependency and planned his death. They alleged the chatbot even drafted a suicide note for Adam. Features of the new parental controls OpenAI will let parents link their accounts with their children’s and manage accessible features. The controls cover chat history and memory, which stores facts the AI automatically retains. ChatGPT will notify parents if it detects their teen in “acute distress,” the company said. OpenAI did not specify what triggers alerts but said experts…
Researchers confirmed Yersinia pestis caused the Justinian Plague, the world’s first recorded pandemic 1,500 years ago. They traced the bacterium to its epicentre for the first time, solving a centuries-old mystery. Archaeologists found traces of Yersinia pestis in a mass grave beneath Jerash’s ancient ruins in Jordan. Lead author Rays HY Jiang said the discovery provides the first genetic evidence of the plague. How the Plague Spread The Justinian Plague began in 541 CE and devastated the eastern Mediterranean and Byzantine Empire. Historians estimate it killed 15 to 100 million people over two centuries of recurring outbreaks. Researchers confirmed Yersinia…
Russia launched 142 attack and decoy drones overnight against multiple Ukrainian cities, the Air Force confirmed on Telegram. Explosions shook Kherson, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro as drones struck residential and infrastructure sites. Ukrainian forces destroyed 126 drones, while 16 hit 10 different locations, officials reported. Local media confirmed at least two deaths and 14 injuries in Kherson. Nine homes, medical and educational facilities, a gas station, an administrative building, and several vehicles suffered damage. Odesa Endures Energy Disruptions After Attack Odesa reported at least one injury, with the port city of Chornomorsk facing the heaviest destruction. District Governor Oleg Kiper…