San Andreas and San Jacinto faults reach extreme stress as California’s ‘earthquake gate’ hits a 1,000-year high point

'Needs to be invited to Israel': Ex-Dy FM Sharren Haskel seeks Medal of Honor for Capt Machchhar after Flydubai attack

Captain Smit Machchhar displayed remarkable bravery by thwarting an attack from his co-pilot during a flight. His courageous actions undoubtedly saved the lives of 180 passengers on board. Former Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel recommended that Machchhar receive Israel's Medal of Honour for his incredible efforts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also applauded the captain's composure during the crisis in a video call.

‘Shivaji Park, Shivaji Park’: Abhijeet Dipke takes auto-driver disguise to drum up CJP protest

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke took an unusual route to rally support for Friday’s Mumbai protest, posing as an autorickshaw driver at Bandra station and calling out “Shivaji Park, Shivaji Park” to commuters. The outfit’s ‘Jail Bharo Andolan’ sought Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation amid the SIR controversy.

Trump’s $500 Obamacare refund checks are going out: Who qualifies, which 30 states are included and how the payments work

Eligible individuals who bought 2026 coverage via HealthCare.gov but did not receive premium tax credits may get a $500 payment. More than 950,000 people are included in this program across 30 states, but criteria vary based on income levels. Payments are automatically sent, either by check or direct deposit, without requiring application.

'Our life as a family came to an unimaginable end': 111mph driver jailed for killing devoted mum

A driver caught speeding at a staggering 111mph "for thrills" in the seconds before he killed a "devoted, deeply-loved" mum-of-three has been jailed.

San Andreas and San Jacinto faults reach extreme stress as California’s ‘earthquake gate’ hits a 1,000-year high point

Recent research indicates elevated stress levels at Cajon Pass, affecting interactions between the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults. The stress is reportedly at its highest point in the last 1,000 years of observations. While this research does not predict a specific earthquake, it sheds light on how future ruptures may behave. Understanding the relationship between the fault segments could be vital for seismic hazard assessments.

US midterm elections 2026: How to still vote in California if you missed the registration deadline, thanks to conditional voter registration, explained simply now

US midterm elections 2026: Voters can register online or update their registration for the upcoming General Election. Those missing the registration deadline may still register on Election Day. Active registered voters will receive their ballots in the mail before the election date. Ballots can be returned via drop box, in person, or by mail, with specific deadlines. Voters are encouraged to track their ballot status for updates on receipt and counting.

'COVID vaccine has worst side effects ever': Dr Rogers' explosive claim rocks fiery Senate hearing

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Europe to release reserve oil and diesel after threats from Trump

The Group of Seven industrial nations said Friday that they plan to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products in the coming weeks.

Pakistan violence-linked fatalities surge 83 per cent in Q3 2026: Report

A report from the Centre for Research and Security Studies reveals a dramatic surge in violence-related deaths in Pakistan. Compared to previous quarters, fatalities soared by 83 percent in the third quarter of 2026, primarily affecting Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The bulk of these deaths were attributed to criminal elements, underlining a deepening crisis in internal security across the nation.