WWII-era U.S. bomb explodes at Japanese airport, leaving crater in runway – National

WWII-era U.S. bomb explodes at Japanese airport, leaving crater in runway – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Flights at a regional Japanese airport were grounded on Wednesday after an unexploded American bombshell, believed to be from the Second World War, detonated near the runway. The bomb exploded at Miyazaki Airport on Wednesday morning and left a crater, seven metres wide and one metre deep, … Read more

Doctor Mark Chavez expected to plead guilty in Friends star Matthew Perry’s death

Doctor Mark Chavez expected to plead guilty in Friends star Matthew Perry’s death

One of two California doctors who were among the five people charged in the overdose death of Friends star Matthew Perry is expected to plead guilty to a charge of illegally distributing the drug ketamine. Mark Chavez has signed an agreement with prosecutors to plead guilty to a single felony count of conspiracy to distribute … Read more

A Brief History Of Israel And Palestine

A Brief History Of Israel And Palestine

Jerusalem: Israel and Hamas have been waging war since gunmen from the Palestinian militant group in the Gaza Strip stormed into southern Israel on Oct. 7, killing 1,200 people and capturing 253 hostages, by Israeli tallies. Israel responded with a military offensive in Gaza in which more than 41,500 Palestinians have been killed, according to … Read more

Starling Bank fined £29m for ‘shockingly lax’ financial crime controls | Banking

Starling Bank fined £29m for ‘shockingly lax’ financial crime controls | Banking

Starling Bank has been fined £29m by the City watchdog for “shockingly lax” financial crime controls which “left the financial system wide open to criminals and those subject to sanctions”. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said the challenger bank had grown quickly but “measures to tackle financial crime did not keep pace with its growth”. … Read more

The CNBC FA 100 ranking recognizes top financial advisors for 2024

The CNBC FA 100 ranking recognizes top financial advisors for 2024

Alvaro Gonzalez | Moment | Getty Images Whether it’s stock market volatility, the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts or proposed tax law changes, we’re dedicated to breaking down the news to help investors make smart money decisions. But CNBC’s personal finance team also recognizes the value of financial planning, regardless of your life stage, income … Read more

Suspected Hells Angels associate charged after young men allegedly coward punched at Newcastle venue

Suspected Hells Angels associate charged after young men allegedly coward punched at Newcastle venue

A 47-year-old man, believed to be an associate of the outlaw motorcycle gang Hells Angels, has been charged after allegedly coward punching two young men in Newcastle on September 14. He allegedly approached two men, aged 19 and 20, at licensed premises on Morgan St at Merewether about 11pm, and punched them both in the … Read more

Red-hot refinance demand retreats after tiny bump higher in mortgage rates

Red-hot refinance demand retreats after tiny bump higher in mortgage rates

Skynesher | E+ | Getty Images Mortgage rates moved ever so slightly higher last week, but it was enough to take a little heat out of what had been a briefly red-hot refinance market. That caused total mortgage application volume to fall 1.3% for the week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. … Read more