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A fake post claiming a police officer named Carolyn Lynch is missing is now posted on Alaska Facebook groups like “Alaska sell personal items,” where scammers falsely claim she’s based in Anchorage.  It has been confirmed the post is a hoax with no truth behind it. This is part of a broader scam previously targeting Facebook groups in other states such as Durham, North Carolina; Citrus County, Florida; Birmingham, Alabama; Orange, Texas; and Girard, Ohio. Earlier versions of the message claimed Officer Lynch was missing from York County. Now scammers are using the same fabricated story and changing the only…

A suspected act of arson sparked a massive Cannes power outage disrupting film festival events on Saturday morning, stunning attendees. The fire damaged a high-voltage transformer around 10 a.m., causing 160,000 homes in Cannes and nearby areas to lose power. France’s electricity operator, RTE, said the flames, alongside line damage, triggered a large-scale disruption. They worked urgently to restore service and succeeded by 3:00 p.m. local time. Local police quickly launched an investigation and believed criminal activity caused damage to the fire and the power line.  A gendarmerie spokesperson confirmed authorities are treating the incident as a possible arson case…

Former U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed major investors in the $TRUMP meme coin to a black-tie dinner near Washington, D.C. Around 220 top buyers of the coin, tracked on a public leaderboard, received invitations to the exclusive event on Thursday. The dinner took place at a Trump-owned golf course, drawing criticism from Democrats and protesters who gathered outside with signs. Democratic Senator Chris Murphy condemned the gathering, calling it “fundamentally corrupt” and a means of buying access to Trump. Senator Elizabeth Warren labeled the gathering “an orgy of corruption,” accusing Trump of profiting personally from his presidency. The meme coin,…

A violent mob in Assam´s Golaghat district killed a Royal Bengal tiger with macheres after the animal allegedly attacked livestock. Authorities say around 1,000 villagers gathered and chased the tiger after it strayed into farmland and killed multiple domestic animals. Witnesses described chaotic scenes as villagers surrounded the animal and struck it repeatedly causing deep wounds that ultimately proved fatal. Forest officer Gunadeep Das confirmed the tiger died from sharp weapon injuries not gunshots and an autopsy is underway. The crowd allegedly dismembered the carcass removing sections of its skin, legs, and face before officials reached the scene. Das noted…

A private jet slammed into a San Diego neighborhood early Thursday, killing three passengers, including an Alaska talent agent and entrepreneur. The Cessna S550-Citation II departed Wichita around 2:36 a.m. CDT and never reached its destination at Montgomery Gibbs Executive Airport. Flames and twisted wreckage scorched the neighborhood after the plane hit multiple homes and several parked vehicles during the crash. Federal officials said six people were on board, though they may not have confirmed the exact number of fatalities as of Thursday night. Sound Talent Group confirmed that three of its team members, including co-founder David Michael Shapiro of…

An Anchorage measles case in minors has prompted city health officials to issue a public warning about possible exposure risks. On Wednesday, the Anchorage Health Department confirmed that an unvaccinated juvenile tested positive for measles, a highly contagious disease. The individual reportedly visited multiple public locations while potentially infectious, raising concerns about wider community transmission. Officials identified three places the minor visited while contagious: the YMCA on Lake Otis Parkway on May 12, Target on 100th Avenue on May 11, and the O’Malley Sports Center/Fly Trampoline Park on May 10. During those dates and times, people at these venues may…

On the final day of Alaska’s legislative session, Speaker Bryce Edgmon introduced a bill to ban sulfide mining in Bristol Bay. The proposal, House Bill 233, builds on the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2023 decision to block the controversial Pebble Mine project. The EPA used a rarely applied Clean Water Act provision to halt any permits for the mine near salmon-rich waters. Edgmon’s bill would outlaw all hard-rock mining within the Bristol Bay Fisheries Reserve, extending earlier protections. Established in 1972 to block oil and gas development, the reserve was championed by Jay Hammond, who later became governor. The same logic…

An Aid Convoy for Gaza collected over 90 lorry loads of essential supplies after Israel erased its blockade three days ago. On Wednesday night, UN teams transported aid from the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza’s warehouses under tight security precautions.  The shipments included flour, baby formula, and vital medical supplies, later distributed to bakeries and health centers. UN agencies confirm that insecurity along the approved Israeli route delayed deliveries, leaving trucks vulnerable to attacks and theft.  Despite Israeli claims of allowing 100 more lorries through aid organizations, the supplies remain far below Gaza’s massive needs. The World Food Programmed-backed bakeries…

Nike will raise prices on several shoes and clothing items beginning June 1, citing ongoing business and seasonal evaluations. Although the company avoided directly linking the hike to US tariffs, it acknowledged the broader economic uncertainty affecting operations. Shoes priced above $100 cost up to $10 more, while clothing and gear could rise between $2 and $10. Nike emphasized its commitment to regularly reviewing prices based on demand, costs, and market conditions worldwide. In March, Nike’s CFO Matt Friend told investors that tariffs were part of several external issues disrupting the retail climate. He added that the company monitors consumer…

An Alaska judge has extended a restraining order blocking the Alaska predator control program due to the state’s unlawful bear cull. Superior Court Judge Christina Rankin issued the order Monday saying the Department of Fish and Game bears despite legal prohibitions. The department resumed the cull on May 10 even though a March 14 court ruling declared the program unconstitutional. According to the department, officials killed eleven brown bears, and one would die just days after the court ruled against the program. Those killings follow the 2023-2024 culls that eliminated 175 brown bears, five black bears, and 19 wolves. Judge…

A gunman fatally shot Andriy Portnov in Madrid on Wednesday morning, just after he dropped off his children at school. Spanish police confirmed the assassination occurred around 9:15 AM local time in the affluent Pozuelo de Alarcón suburb. Witnesses saw Portnov walking back to his black Mercedes when a man opened fire, striking him in the back and head. Emergency responders declared Portnov dead at the scene, despite attempts to save him. The shooter reportedly escaped through a nearby park’s wooded area before police arrived. Authorities launched a massive search involving drones and a helicopter but have not yet made…

A powerful explosion struck a school bus in Khuzdar, southwest Pakistan, killing six people and injuring at least 38 others. The attack occurred on Wednesday morning as the Army Public School vehicle picked up children for classes. Officials said the blast killed four students, the driver, and his assistant, while nearly 46 students were inside the vehicle. Yasir Iqbal Dashti, a senior district administrator, confirmed the injuries and said authorities were airlifting critical cases to Quetta.  At a press conference, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti said the bomb was likely a vehicle-borne IED planted on the roadside. He urged calm,…