Melbourne Cup (Horse race)
Tony and Calvin McEvoy are seeking to make history by training a home-bred horse, Half Yours, in this year's $10 million Melbourne Cup. The father-and-son duo, who have a long-standing partnership, will team up with jockey Jamie Melham in a bid to win the Caulfield-Melbourne Cup double. Half
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A Mississippi homeowner, Jessica Bond Ferguson, shot and killed an escaped monkey on Sunday, October 28, after suspecting it posed a threat to her children. Ferguson, who has five children, had received warnings that the escaped Rhesus monkeys were potentially diseased, and in a split second, she made the decision
Juvenile offenders
Michigan defense lawyer Amir Makled is disputing allegations by FBI Director Kash Patel that a 20-year-old client and four other young suspects were planning a terrorist attack ahead of Halloween. The FBI announced the arrests on Friday, but few details have been released about the case. Lawyer Makled claims that
Epstein, Jeffrey
Prince Andrew's role in the ongoing scandal surrounding late financier Jeffrey Epstein has led to significant repercussions for the Royal Family. Andrew has been associated with the Royal Navy since 1979 and received honorary ranks, including vice-admiral, in 2015. However, due to his connections with Epstein, Andrew handed
Astronomy
As the western horizon of Bengaluru took on a breathtaking show on Saturday evening, many residents of the city were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the hazy green comet, C/2025 A6 (Lemon). With many sharing photos of the celestial phenomenon on social media, the excitement was palpable.
Cable News Network
At least 23 people have lost their lives in a devastating fire that ravaged a general store in Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora state in northern Mexico. The blaze, which occurred at a Waldo's store outlet, has left a trail of grief and sorrow, with 11 people injured
Campaign debates
President Donald Trump, portrayed by James Austin Johnson, crashed a parody of the New York City mayoral debates, where candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa jokingly discussed issues like housing and taxes. Trump's character mocked the candidates, particularly Mamdani, and even joked about his own recent
Boats
The US military carried out its 15th known strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel since the Trump administration initiated the operations in early September, killing three people on board. The strike, which targeted a boat in the Caribbean Sea, was announced by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who identified the
Marathons
The highly anticipated TCS New York City Marathon returns on Sunday, November 2, with a record-breaking number of participants expected to converge on the city. This iconic event is not just a test of human endurance but a celebration of the city's resilience, unity, and community spirit. With
Explosions
Kiev, Ukraine, has been bombarded by Russian drone attacks, leaving thousands without power and at least two civilians dead. The attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure continue, with analysts saying that Moscow's strategy has grown more effective in hitting specific targets. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces have launched a
Dengue fever
The dengue outbreak in Sindh province, particularly in Hyderabad and Karachi, continues to pose a significant threat to public health. The provincial health department has confirmed three more deaths from the mosquito-borne viral infection, bringing the total number of fatalities to six for the current year. According to the department&
Epstein, Jeffrey
Charles and the Queen publicly shared their "thoughts and utmost sympathies" with "the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse" as part of the announcement. Yet, Andrew's previous statements did not mention abuse survivors, despite publicly announcing his support for them
