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gunman in Louisiana shot 10 people early Sunday in what authorities described as a domestic violence attack spanning two homes, leaving eight children dead and two others injured in a tragedy that has shaken a neighbourhood in Shreveport. According to AP News, the victims were between the ages of one and about 14, said Shreveport police spokesperson Chris Bordelon, who noted that some of the children were related to the suspect. Police said the suspect fled the scene in a stolen vehicle, promp

Nearly 24 years after the killing of Jam Master Jay, the case is on the verge of another significant shift. Jay Bryant moves toward a guilty plea. Court filings show Bryant is expected to change his plea from not guilty. This follows negotiations with federal prosecutors that have unfolded quietly in recent weeks. If entered, the plea would mark the first formal admission of involvement in the long-unsolved Queens studio shooting. The development arrives as the case continues to shift under comp

The iconic Burj Al Arab in Dubai is expected to temporarily shut its doors for an extensive 18-month refurbishment, marking the first major upgrade since the luxury hotel opened in 1999. A staff member confirmed on Wednesday that the sail-shaped hotel will close during the renovation period, although its owner, Jumeirah Group, had earlier stated that the upgrade would be carried out in phases without explicitly confirming a full shutdown. According to the company, the redesign project will be

At the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, attention has largely centered on the placement and compensation of its headline acts. Justin Bieber reportedly commanded one of the highest fees of the weekend at around $10 million. That figure alone made any talk of a withdrawal seem unlikely. However, festivals of this scale routinely prepare for last-minute contingencies. In this case, online conversation filled that uncertainty gap and turned quickly toward speculation about possible substi

Law enforcement officials responded to a reported shooting Tuesday at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Union, New Jersey, prompting a significant police presence at the popular fast-food location.  Emergency responders arrived at the scene on Route 22 after receiving reports of gunfire during the busy afternoon hours. Local authorities cordoned off the parking lot and parts of the surrounding shopping area as investigators collected evidence.  The incident took place at one of the township’s most a

The rapper Offset is in a stable condition in hospital after he was shot outside a Florida casino on Monday. The former member of the Atlanta hip-hop trio Migos, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was shot in a valet area outside the Seminole Hard Rock hotel and casino, Offset’s spokesperson confirmed to media. He is being treated at a hospital and “being closely monitored”, the spokesperson said in a statement. Offset was formerly married to the rapper Cardi B, with whom he has three

The highly anticipated Wireless Festival has been canceled following a decision by United Kingdom officials to ban Kanye West from entering the country. The rapper, who now goes by the name Ye, was slated to headliner the massive music event as part of his “Bully” world tour expansion. UK authorities reportedly issued the entry ban following a series of controversies surrounding the artist. This legal hurdle made it impossible for festival organizers to move forward with the event as planned, a