Posts by Stephanie Irvin
Nidal Hasan Execution: Fort Hood Victim’s Daughter Says ‘He’s Already Dead to Me’ as Firing Squad Will Be Livestreamed
Nearly 17 years after the Fort Hood massacre, the daughter of one of Nidal Hasan’s victims has made clear that she does not want his execution to become the focus of the story. Keely Vanacker, whose father Michael Cahill was killed in the 2009 attack, said she is avoiding social media because she does not…
Read MoreRussia Plague Mystery: WHO Probes Reports of Second Person With Unexplained Pneumonia
The World Health Organization wants Russia to explain reports that a second employee of a Siberian anti-plague research institute has come down with pneumonia and nobody knows why. A lab worker at the same institute died days ago. Her death led to quarantines in Russia and put other countries on alert. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom…
Read MoreG-Dragon and Yang Hyun Suk Cleared as Police Close Copyright Infringement Case
BIGBANG member G-Dragon and YG Entertainment chief producer Yang Hyun Suk have been cleared of copyright infringement allegations following a police investigation that lasted more than a year. According to Korean media reports published on Wednesday, Oct. 7, Seoul Mapo Police Station decided on Apr. 7 not to forward the case to prosecutors, concluding that…
Read MoreBTS Keep Their Crown While CORTIS Makes Stunning Leap to No. 2 in September K-Brand Index
BTS continue to show the strength of their brand power, securing the No. 1 position in the September K-Brand Index boy group rankings. While the global superstars held on to the top spot, rookie group CORTIS jumped to second place, signaling growing attention for the new act. The Asia Brand Research Institute released the latest…
Read MoreRussia Plague Case: What Is Pneumonic Plague and How Does It Spread?
A 28-year-old worker at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Siberia died on Oct. 2 due to severe pneumonia, Russian media have reported. Authorities are examining whether her illness is connected to the work she did at the institute, although they have not officially confirmed that the plague caused her death. The reports still refer…
Read MoreParis riots: French capital in flames as hundreds of furious protesters arrested
Paris has become a focal point of a rapidly escalating protest movement in France, with clashes between demonstrators and police, fires, and mass arrests deepening concerns over a wave of unrest that began with complaints about the country’s education system. The demonstrations, led largely by high school students, have spread from the Paris region to…
Read MoreWho Is Frank Strada? Tennessee Prison Chief Resigns After Christa Pike’s Botched Execution, Says Protocols Were Followed
Tennessee’s corrections chief Frank Strada has resigned amid mounting scrutiny over the state’s handling of lethal injections. Strada, who became commissioner in January 2023, previously held a senior corrections position in Arizona, where execution procedures also faced criticism. Reports have highlighted questions about training and the composition of execution teams under his leadership. In Tennessee,…
Read MoreTWICE’s Jeongyeon Makes Her Acting Debut in ‘New Recruit: The Movie’
TWICE member Jeongyeon is stepping into a new chapter of her career as she prepares to make big-screen acting debut. KT Studio Genie announced on Thursday, Oct. 1, that the singer has officially joined the cast of the upcoming military comedy film New Recruit: The Movie: Ghosts Live in the Military Hospital. The project marks…
Read MoreTrump Asked Elon Musk’s Grok About Maduro Capture Before US Operation in Venezuela
US President Donald Trump reportedly turned to Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot for insight into how Venezuelans might respond to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro weeks before the US carried out the operation. Discussions reportedly took place during a secret meeting between Trump and Musk at the White House in December 2025, roughly one month…
Read MoreWhat Time Is The Traitors On Tonight? Celebrity Traitors 2026 Start Time, Channel and How to Watch
The Celebrity Traitors returns to BBC One tonight, Thursday, Oct. 1, at 8 p.m. BST, with Claudia Winkleman welcoming 21 famous faces to a Scottish Highlands castle for a second season of suspicion and betrayal. The extended opening episode runs for about 75 minutes and will also be available on BBC iPlayer. Viewers get their…
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