Samantha Vs Konda Surekha: Telangana Minister Apologizes Amid Backlash After facing severe backlash, Telangana Minister Konda Surekha recently withdrew her comments and issued an “unconditional” apology on social media. Surekha drew the ire of the industry after linking K.T. Rama Rao to the separation of Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya. Samantha criticised Surekha for … Read more
The Ogun Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says 52 people died in 87 road crashes between May and June in the state. FRSC Sector Commander, Anthony Uga, gave the figure on Monday while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota, Ogun. Mr Uga said other 264 persons also sustained … Read more
When Joelle Fraser-McGaghey had to evacuate her home during the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire, she only had a few minutes to pack before her family had to get out the door. Trying to pull outdoor furniture away from her house was not at the top of her list. “Honestly, I’m not thinking ‘Should I remove … Read more
German carmaker BMW is recalling 394,000 vehicles in the United States and 44,131 vehicles in Canada due to faulty airbag inflators that could potentially cause serious or fatal injuries. The recall was reported by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Wednesday, and updated on Transport Canada’s website on Thursday. An airbag inflator can explode, sending potentially deadly sharp … Read more
Boeing will plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge stemming from two crashes of 737 Max jetliners that killed 346 people, including several Canadians, after the U.S. government determined the company violated an agreement that had protected it from prosecution. The plea deal, which was revealed by the U.S. Justice Department on Sunday night and … Read more
Chinese citizens were in shock and seen running for safety after toxic rocket debris crashed into a populated area on Saturday. The incident occurred during a joint Sino-French mission to study Gamma-ray bursts, which encountered a setback as a rocket booster fell over a populated area. The Long March 2C rocket was carrying the Space … Read more
U.S. lawmakers pressed Boeing’s chief executive Tuesday about the company’s latest plan to fix its manufacturing problems, and relatives of people who died in two crashes of Boeing 737 Max jetliners were in the room to remind him of what was at stake. CEO David Calhoun appeared before the Senate investigations subcommittee, which is chaired by … Read more
Last year was the hottest in recorded human history, and this year Canada continues to be affected by heat waves and record-breaking temperatures. One big shift is the increase in nighttime temperatures, prompting health concerns across the country as certain nightly forecasts across Eastern Canada predict highs of 24 C, instead of the typical 14 … Read more
Colorado lawmakers have agreed on a compromise measure to combat distracted driving on roadways, solidifying a ban on the hand-held use of cellphones behind the wheel that is moving toward passage in the final hours of this year’s legislative session. Negotiators faced pressure from law enforcement officials to make sure the ban was enforceable — … Read more
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it has opened an investigation into Boeing after the beleaguered company reported that workers at a South Carolina plant falsified inspection records on certain 787 Dreamliner planes. Boeing said its engineers have determined that misconduct did not create “an immediate safety of flight issue.” In an email to … Read more
