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Nolo strengthened into a major hurricane Saturday in the remote Pacific Ocean, far to the west of Hawaii’s main islands and population centers. The storm’s maximum sustained winds rapidly intensified to 115 mph (185 kph), the Miami-based National Hurricane Center reported, meaning it was a Category 3 hurricane. Nolo was located about 210 miles (335 kilometers) south-southwest of Maro Reef and moving westward at 17 mph (28 kph).A tropical storm warning was issued for the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument — a massive and remote federally protected area with islands, atolls, seamounts, shoals and coral reefs — from Maro Reef to…

Tennessee police commissioner Frank Strada is stepping down from his position after overseeing the failed execution of inmate Christa Pike. “I appreciate his willingness to put the interests of Tennesseans first during this difficult moment,” Governor Bill Lee said in a statement to The New York Times on Saturday, October 3, confirming Strada will leave his post later this month. “I have accepted his decision to step down and am grateful for his commitment to ensuring a smooth leadership transition.” Strada, who was appointed by the governor in 2023,  issued his own statement following his resignation. “[I believe] the department…

Billed as the toughest test of his professional career so far, Ben Whittaker meets Conor Wallace in a 12-round IBF light-heavyweight final eliminator at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham. A victory puts the undefeated Birmingham man firmly into the world title picture, moving him one step closer to a mandatory shot. To get there, he must navigate past the Australia-based Irishman. Wallace (17-1) is a rangy southpaw and pressure fighter who, on paper, represents a step up in class from the ‘The Surgeon’s previous opposition. However, he is yet to fight on a stage like this, and Whittaker has looked…

US authorities are searching for six people after a medical plane bound for Boston, Massachusetts, went missing early Saturday morning. The Federal Aviation Administration told the BBC that it lost contact with the Gulfstream G-100 plane and put out a search-and-rescue notice just after 1:00 local time (6:00 GMT). An air and water search is underway off the coast of Nantucket, a Massachusetts island, according to the US Coast Guard’s Northeast District.The plane departed from Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport at 23:40 local time, according to flight data from FlightAware, and was slated to land at Boston’s Logan International at…

Former U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb has read more Pennsylvania polling than almost anyone who isn’t paid to, probably because, for nearly a decade, that was a big part of his day job. Lamb won a hard-fought March 2018 special election by 627 votes in my home district that Donald Trump had carried by nearly 20 points, then won the redrawn 17th twice before coming up short in the 2022 Senate primary to John Fetterman. He still remains an active observer interviewing the Democrats running in 2026. We spoke a month out from the midterms, and he explained that Democrats have…

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Country singer Zach Bryan wore a “Free Palestine” T-shirt during his concert at Gillette Stadium near Boston on Friday night, weeks after stadium’s owner Robert Kraft was accused of pressuring Ed Sheeran to drop his opening act over pro-Palestinian remarks.Videos across social media showed Bryan, 30, wearing a black cutoff T-shirt with “Free Palestine” in white letters during his tour stop at the stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Kraft, who owns the New England Patriots, is a staunch supporter of Israel.Last month, rapper Macklemore said he was removed from Sheeran’s tour at Kraft’s behest after he spoke out in support of…

Sheikh SaaliqUpdated October 3, 2026 — 4:55pm,first published October 2, 2026 — 6:31pmSaveYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.AAAThe co-pilot who allegedly stabbed his captain in an apparent attempt to crash a flydubai flight had been banned from flying by Oman, according to US media reports.The Wall Street Journal, CNN and the Associated Press have reported that the co-pilot was removed from an Omani airline last year over concerns about his radical views, with the outlets citing sources familiar with the matter.Despite the ban, the co-pilot – an Omani national…

Here’s a look at what celebrities have been up to as of late!Johnny Knoxville attended a special screening of Tiny Fugitives at The Grove in Los Angeles, California.Rihanna enjoyed dinner at César in Paris, France wearing the Vans Premium Super LowPro Trainers in Tomato. The singer also stepped out in Paris, France wearing the Citizens of Humanity Ayla Baggy in Dynasty and wore the same pair while out in Barbados.Sofia Vergara appeared on America’s Got Talent wearing the PORTIA Floral Corset Top paired with the matching PORTIA Floral Pants by NADINE MERABI.Nicole Kidman attended a special screening of Practical Magic 2 wearing the AGOLDE Low…

In late 2024, FBI investigators had enough evidence to launch a sweeping bribery probe that could ensnare top lawmakers, including Sen. Susan Collins. The agency was examining interactions between Collins and a top donor: Martin Kao, CEO of defense contractor Navatek. According to Kao, in 2019, the head of the pro-Collins super PAC met with him and other Navatek execs and asked for a $500,000 donation. Government contractors are banned from making political contributions. For the company to offer donations to Collins in exchange for an official action, or for Collins to accept, would constitute criminal bribery. To skirt campaign…