Sean 'Diddy' Combs' former assistant, Phillip Pines, alleges he was forced into sexual activity to prove loyalty at a party hosted by Combs. Pines recounts the incident and his fear of retaliation. Combs faces charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and other accusations while denying all claims.
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Rashida Jones, president of MSNBC, will step down after leading the network for four years. Rebecca Kutler, named interim president, joined the network in 2022. Jones cited reflection over the holidays for her decision and expressed pride in the team's accomplishments. She will remain for a few months to assist with the transition.
The Delta plane that landed at the snow-clad Pearson Airport in Canada with its face up suffered a gear failure at the last moment and the plane was descending at a very high speed, the preliminary investigation released Thursday said. The crash-landing on February 17 resulted in passengers getting hospitalized though there was no fatality.
Canada's November inflation dipped to 1.9%, thanks to lower mortgage interest costs and travel expenses. However, grocery prices remain 2.6% higher than last year, impacting consumers. While the Bank of Canada reached its inflation target, core measures remain elevated. Rent continues to climb, but Black Friday deals offered relief on some goods.
Californian wildfires have sparked a range of conspiracy theories, including allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs, the spreading of doctored footage of the iconic Hollywood sign on fire, misleading governmental zoning changes, and accusations of arson. Claims also link diversity policies with weakened fire services, though experts argue environmental and infrastructural issues are the primary causes.
A German court heard a couple's confession to killing two Ukrainian refugees to take a baby, motivated by their inability to have children. They planned the crime, drugged the victims, and killed them before taking the newborn. The couple is charged with double murder and child abduction.
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Recent years have seen notable US plane crashes, including a recent collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter over the Potomac River. Previous incidents include the 2009 Colgan Air crash in Buffalo, the 2001 American Airlines flight crash in New York, and other fatal crashes involving regional and small aircraft.
President Trump hinted that US support for Ukraine's war effort might be linked to securing access to Ukraine's rare earth materials. He voiced frustration over the aid imbalance between the US and Europe and highlighted the strategic importance of rare earth minerals. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for Kyiv's involvement in any negotiations.
Advancements in DNA testing led to the identification of skeletal remains found in Hawaii as Mary Sue Fink, a girl missing since 1959. Her remains were identified using forensic genetic genealogy technology at Othram Labs. This breakthrough is part of a broader initiative to solve juvenile cold cases, showcasing the potential of modern DNA sequencing in solving long-standing mysteries.