Woman Found Dead Aboard Cruise Ship; Person Taken Into Custody By FBI Woman Found Dead Aboard Cruise Ship; Person Taken Into Custody By FBI Woman Found Dead Aboard Cruise Ship; Person Taken Into Custody By FBI
Woman Found Dead Aboard Cruise Ship; Person Taken Into Custody By FBI A woman’s death aboard a cruise ship departing from a US port has prompted an FBI investigation into a suspected homicide. The MSC Seascape returned to Galveston, Texas, on Monday, Nov. 9, and federal agents responded, according to a statement from the FBI in Houston. The bureau later announced that an individual had been taken into custody in connection with the alleged homicide. It withheld that person’s identity pending notification of the victim’s family, according to its update. ABC News identified the person in custody as Jason Watford, 48, of Tyler, Texas. The outlet reported that h…
Nvidia CEO's Affair With Suspected Chinese Spy Sparks Investigation Nvidia CEO's Affair With Suspected Chinese Spy Sparks Investigation Nvidia CEO's Affair With Suspected Chinese Spy Sparks Investigation
Nvidia CEO's Affair With Suspected Chinese Spy Sparks Investigation Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is facing an investigation into whether he was targeted by Chinese intelligence after admitting to an affair with a woman suspected of spying for Beijing. The AI chipmaker's board announced an independent investigation in a news release on Sunday, Nov. 8. The announcement followed reports that Huang had a relationship with a Chinese businesswoman identified by US intelligence officials as a suspected spy. Nvidia shares plunged more than 5% on Monday, Nov. 9, after falling as much as 8% earlier in the day, Reuters reported. The selloff threatened to erase mo…
Trump Questions If Midterms Were 'Honest,' Revives False Election Fraud Claims Trump Questions If Midterms Were 'Honest,' Revives False Election Fraud Claims Trump Questions If Midterms Were 'Honest,' Revives False Election Fraud Claims
Trump Questions If Midterms Were 'Honest,' Revives False Election Fraud Claims President Donald Trump has returned to spreading false election claims less than a week after saying he would accept Republicans' massive midterm defeats. Trump questioned the midterm election's legitimacy in a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday, Nov. 9. The president suggested that voting machines and unusually large batches of early votes contributed to Democrats' sweeping victories. The comments come after Trump seemed willing to accept the results, blaming Republican candidates for their losses and saying he looked forward to working with Democrats. "Does anybody really believ…
Russell Brand Learns Punishment After Rape, Sexual Assault Convictions Russell Brand Learns Punishment After Rape, Sexual Assault Convictions Russell Brand Learns Punishment After Rape, Sexual Assault Convictions
Russell Brand Learns Punishment After Rape, Sexual Assault Convictions Russell Brand’s sexual offenses trial has ended with a prison sentence for the once-prominent comedian and actor. Brand, 51, was sentenced to 10 years and six months at Southwark Crown Court in London on Monday, Nov. 9. Judge Joel Bennathan imposed the punishment following convictions for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others. The jury returned those verdicts on Thursday, Nov. 5, after a four-week trial, according to the Crown Prosecution Service. The offenses that led to the convictions occurred between 2004 and 2009. Jurors acquitted Brand, a one-time MTV host, of two oth…
Druski Makes 'SNL' History, But Critics Aren't Laughing Druski Makes 'SNL' History, But Critics Aren't Laughing Druski Makes 'SNL' History, But Critics Aren't Laughing
Druski Makes 'SNL' History, But Critics Aren't Laughing From Instagram livestreams to the "Saturday Night Live" stage, Druski has come a long way — but his history-making debut has critics divided. The 32-year-old comedian, whose real name is Drew Desbordes, became the show's first content creator to host when he took the stage Saturday, Nov. 7. Born in Columbia, MD, Druski brought his signature characters, celebrity connections, and plenty of surprises to the NBC sketch comedy show. Among them was Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone, who made an unexpected appearance during his opening monologue. The two recently worked together on "The Catch…
How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research
How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research Losing a paycheck could leave many workers facing a financial squeeze before they find a suitable replacement job, new Monster research suggests. Only 39 percent of employed adults surveyed said they could maintain their current standard of living for at least three months after losing their primary source of income. The findings come from the Monster Research Institute’s Q3 Monster Livelihood Index, which measures workers’ perceptions of their financial resilience and career options. The survey also found that fewer than half, 48 percent, felt confident they could find another job meeting…
Hackers Target Refrigerators: What To Know Now As Federal Agencies Sound Alarm Hackers Target Refrigerators: What To Know Now As Federal Agencies Sound Alarm Hackers Target Refrigerators: What To Know Now As Federal Agencies Sound Alarm
Hackers Target Refrigerators: What To Know Now As Federal Agencies Sound Alarm Hackers are targeting refrigeration systems, prompting a federal warning about threats that could extend far beyond computer screens. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, FBI, and three other federal departments issued a joint warning on Thursday, Nov. 5, urging organizations to secure industrial refrigeration and cold-chain monitoring systems. The warning concerns equipment that protects temperature-sensitive products in grocery stores, cold-storage facilities, and other critical infrastructure. Attackers worldwide are exploiting weaknesses in electronic temperature and c…
New IRS Tax Brackets Could Affect How Much Income You Keep: See Rundown New IRS Tax Brackets Could Affect How Much Income You Keep: See Rundown New IRS Tax Brackets Could Affect How Much Income You Keep: See Rundown
New IRS Tax Brackets Could Affect How Much Income You Keep: See Rundown The IRS updated key numbers that could change how much of your income goes toward federal taxes. The adjustments apply to tax year 2027, generally covering returns filed in 2028, according to IRS Revenue Procedure 2026-35. They include higher income thresholds for tax brackets, larger standard deductions, and increased limits for several family tax credits. The seven federal income tax rates remain unchanged. What shifts is how much taxable income falls within each bracket. The standard deduction rises to $33,200 for married couples filing jointly, up $1,000. Single taxpayers and married p…
UFC CEO Dana White Offered White House Press Secretary Job, Trump Wants Fighters As Staffers UFC CEO Dana White Offered White House Press Secretary Job, Trump Wants Fighters As Staffers UFC CEO Dana White Offered White House Press Secretary Job, Trump Wants Fighters As Staffers
UFC CEO Dana White Offered White House Press Secretary Job, Trump Wants Fighters As Staffers President Donald Trump is looking to the fight business for his next press secretary, with an unusual supporting cast in mind. Trump said in a Truth Social post Saturday afternoon, Nov. 7, that he had offered Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO Dana White the job and wanted several prominent fighters to join him as assistants. The post did not say White had accepted or provide a start date. “I am pleased to announce that the Great Dana White, a violent Fighter and Warrior, has been offered the job of Press Secretary of the United States," Trump wrote in the post. "I have requested tha…
Woman Found Dead On Recycling Facility Conveyor Belt: 'She Cared For Everybody,' Daughter Says Woman Found Dead On Recycling Facility Conveyor Belt: 'She Cared For Everybody,' Daughter Says Woman Found Dead On Recycling Facility Conveyor Belt: 'She Cared For Everybody,' Daughter Says
Woman Found Dead On Recycling Facility Conveyor Belt: 'She Cared For Everybody,' Daughter Says A woman found dead on a recycling facility’s conveyor belt is being remembered by her daughter for the care she showed others, as investigators work to determine what happened. Deputies responded to Kimble Recycling in Twinsburg Township, Ohio, around 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, after a body was discovered, according to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. The Summit County Medical Examiner identified the woman as Billie Jo Douglas, 55, of Akron. Twinsburg Township is about 20 miles north of Akron. Workers discovered Douglas while processing delivered recyclable materials at the facility, loca…
Pipe Fitter With Wicked Deep Accent Is Logan Airport's New Voice Pipe Fitter With Wicked Deep Accent Is Logan Airport's New Voice Pipe Fitter With Wicked Deep Accent Is Logan Airport's New Voice
Pipe Fitter With Wicked Deep Accent Is Logan Airport's New Voice A Massachusetts pipe fitter with a voice made for radio and an accent that's wicked Boston is about to become the sound of one of New England's busiest airports. Chris Donisi, of Burlington, has won Boston Logan International Airport's "Voice of Logan" contest, earning the chance to record announcements that will play throughout its terminals. Click here to listen to Donisi recite the audition. And if you've ever wondered what a classic Boston accent sounds like in a deep baritone, Donisi might be your guy. The HVAC pipe fitter, who grew up in East Arlington, has been told he has a voice m…
Trump Threat: Armed Suspect Apprehended Near White House Trump Threat: Armed Suspect Apprehended Near White House Trump Threat: Armed Suspect Apprehended Near White House
Trump Threat: Armed Suspect Apprehended Near White House A suspicious encounter near the White House ended with an armed man under arrest and an alleged threat against President Donald Trump, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Secret Service officers approached Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos, 31, on Thursday evening, Nov. 5, after noticing suspicious behavior inside a car parked on Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC, the DHS said. Chrinos allegedly told officers he heard voices directing him to travel to Washington and kill Trump. Officers discovered the vehicle had been reported stolen, and Chrinos acknowledged having weapons in…