Powerful 7.1 and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes hit Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas

Caracas, Venezuela – Successive strong earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital, Caracas, and leaving residents shaken. The US Geological Survey said the first quake measured 7.1 and was centered west of the community of Moron, located along the country’s Caribbean coast, about 168 kilometers (104 miles) west of Caracas. The … Read more

The Barnaby Castle Carriage House in Providence hit the market

In the market With a loft and spooky back story, Barnaby Castle Carriage House will appeal to those who want something unique. 159 Sutton Street in Providence. Christopher Whirlow One of Providence’s most iconic properties is on the market for $2.5 million. Gerothmall Bowers “J.B.” Barnaby was a Providence magnate who founded the clothing store … Read more

Woman, 67, hit and killed by tractor trailor in New Bedford

Local news The Public Prosecution announced the death of Amy Asker, 67, at the scene. A woman was shot and killed along New Bedford Road Thursday morning, local prosecutors announced. At about 10:10 a.m. Thursday, police found Amy Asker, 67, lying in the road near 79 Mill Street in New Bedford, prosecutors said. The Bristol … Read more

Severe thunderstorms could hit Mass. Saturday evening, forecasters say

Local news Hail, damaging wind gusts, lightning and heavy rain are possible as storms move through southern New England. Strong thunderstorms could bring hail, damaging winds and heavy rain to parts of Massachusetts Saturday afternoon and evening, according to local meteorologists and the National Weather Service (NWS). Drying is expected to begin Saturday, but scattered … Read more

Houston bakery hit for third time as owner battles cancer

A popular Houston bakery was robbed for the third time, just one day after its owner received his first chemotherapy treatment for colon cancer. Three suspects forced their way in The bearded bakerlocated in the Houston Heights neighborhood, at approximately 2:30 a.m. Thursday, according to reports By KHOU11. Alan Horsig owns The Bearded Baker, a … Read more

Tariffs and Trade Tensions Hit Global Drinks Brands

After a year of tariffs reshaping global trade, beverage brands face a more fragmented, price-sensitive and unpredictable market. Unsplash+ A year after the latest wave of US tariffs reshaped global trade, the beverage industry is still absorbing the aftershocks. Scotch whiskey exports to the United States have It decreased by 15 percentEuropean wine imports were … Read more

Colombia’s civilians hit the hardest by armed conflicts, Red Cross says

The impact of armed conflict on civilians in Colombia over the past year was the worst in a decade as the security situation in the country deteriorated, the International Committee of the Red Cross said on Tuesday in its annual report. The humanitarian organization said that the number of displaced people due to the fighting … Read more

13 Alert Traffic: Multiple lanes closed after Houston Avenue Bridge hit again, marking 77 times since beginning of 2025: TranStar

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – Several eastbound lanes of I-10 were closed Monday afternoon after a truck crashed into the Houston Avenue Bridge, according to officials. Houston Transtar reported the crash at 3:39 p.m., adding that the right shoulder, right lane and center lanes on eastbound I-10 were closed. The accident caused a heavy truck to … Read more

Pedestrian dies after being hit by Frontier Airlines plane that was taking off at Denver airport

communications FILE – A Frontier Airlines jet taxis down the runway for takeoff from Denver International Airport on Nov. 25, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) By Associated Press May 9, 2026 | 10:39 am 2 minutes to read DENVER (AP) — A Frontier Airlines plane struck and killed a pedestrian on the runway … Read more

Jill Zarin Hit With Lawsuit by Former Friend Over 500k

17 Jill Zarin is facing legal trouble after a business venture with a former friend reportedly turned into a courtroom battle. RHONY’s Jill Zarin Hit With Lawsuit by Former Friend Over $500K Pickleball Business Dispute 8 According to court filings, Jill’s pickleball company, Pickle Pro Labs, is at the center of a dispute with investor … Read more