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apalachee high schoolMaths teachers Christina Irimie and Richard Aspinwall were among the four people killedA shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, left four people dead and nine others injured.Officials identified the deceased as students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, and teachers Christina Irimi and Richard Aspinwall. The 14-year-old suspect, Colt Gray, was arrested and will be charged as an adult.Here’s what we know so far about the victims of the attack.Mason SchermerhornSchermerhorn was one of two 14-year-old children killed. Friends of his mother told The New York Times that he had recently started working at Apalachee.He is described…
AlamyRebecca Cheptegei finished 44th in the Paris Olympic Marathon last yearOlympian Rebecca Cheptegei died days after her ex-boyfriend doused her with petrol and set her on fire.The 33-year-old Ugandan marathon runner, who competed in the recent Paris Olympics, suffered extensive burns following Sunday’s attack.Authorities in northwestern Kenya, where Cheptegei lives and trains, said she was targeted after returning home from church.A report filed by local administrators said the athlete and her ex-partner had been fighting over a piece of land. Police said the investigation is ongoing.There are concerns over rising cases of violence against female athletes in Kenya. Cheptegei is…
Car company Volvo has announced it is abandoning its goal of producing only fully electric cars by 2030 and said it expects to sell some hybrids by then as well.The automaker blamed changing market conditions for its decision to abandon a target announced three years ago.Against this backdrop, the industry faces slowing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in some major markets, as well as uncertainty arising from trade tariffs on Chinese-made EVs.Volvo, which has historically touted its environmental credentials, joins other major automakers General Motors and Ford in abandoning EV ambitions.Volvo currently expects that by 2030 at least 90% of…
De Minaur’s training session earlier in the day lasted just 15 minutes, with doubts about his fitness even before the game began.The 25-year-old Australian, making his fourth Grand Slam quarter-final appearance, took the first set with ease and broke serve early in the second, but was sluggish.As Draper gained the advantage, De Minaur was clutching his hip as he threatened to reoccur the injury that forced him to withdraw from the Wimbledon quarter-finals against Djokovic.Physiotherapists were on the pitch at the ensuing change of play, but it was to treat Draper rather than De Minaur, who had his upper thigh…
‘I saw a kid with a gun’ – How the Georgia school shooting happenedThe FBI says a boy accused of killing four people at a Georgia high school was interviewed by police last year over anonymous online threats.Colt Gray, 14, denied to police in May 2023 that he was behind an online post that contained images of guns and warned of school shootings.Investigators say a suspect opened fire Wednesday at Apalachee High School in Winder, killing two teachers and two students. Nine other people were injured, including eight students and a teacher.He was arrested on campus and will be charged…
A 14-year-old boy will be charged with murder after a shooting at a Georgia high school left four people dead and nine injured.An attack Wednesday at Apalachee High School in Winder, Barrow County, left two students and two teachers dead, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said.Colt Gray, a student at the school, was arrested by two officers on campus, an official said. He will be tried as an adult.Local Sheriff Judd Smith described the attack as “pure evil”.Police first received reports of a shooting at the school at around 10:20 local time (14:20 GMT), in which about 1,900 students were…
British Broadcasting CorporationDuring the Pacific Islands Forum, Nuku’alofa, the capital of Tonga, was bustling with activityNuku’alofa, Tonga’s sleepy capital, was abuzz with activity last week as leaders from across the Pacific arrived for the annual Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders’ meeting.Every so often, a police escort would speed through the streets, sirens blaring. Small flags were hung on the hoods of the cars, identifying the foreign delegations. China and Taiwan are clearly visible, as is the Union Jack and the United Nations.They all participate only as conversation partners or observers. But they make a lot of noise. Their security details…
If you’re trying to lose weight, you might think that if a moderate calorie deficit is good for weight loss, then a larger calorie deficit is better. But research actually shows that’s not the case. In fact, eating too little can actually harm your weight loss efforts, especially in the long run. It’s counterintuitive, but read on to learn why you need to make sure you’re getting enough calories and nutrients to promote healthy weight loss, and how to spot the signs that you’re not eating enough. Link between undereating and weight gain Taking in fewer calories than your body…
ReutersYesterday’s tragedy does not stop today’s hopeAs usual, Tuesday’s deaths in the English Channel did not stop smuggling gangs from launching more fragile, crowded boats from the French coastline.Early on Wednesday morning, a BBC team saw an inflatable boat packed with people heading north, close to the coast. An hour later, a similar boat – likely the same one – was seen heading towards a French beach favored by smugglers near the town of Wimereux to pick up more paying customers.French police rushed to intercept the group before they boarded the plane, but it was too late. There were more…
Take a look at the top nutrition trends for 2024 and learn why sustainable, function-focused eating is making waves. From eco-friendly superfoods to personalized wellness plans, we’re analyzing what’s driving this trend. 1. Sustainable nutrition Sustainable nutrition focuses on eating habits that support personal health and environmental well-being. According to the World Economic Forum, 65% of people desire to make the right choices and live healthier, more sustainable lives. In the UK, the Food Standards Agency says around 73% of people think it is important to buy food that has a lower impact on the environment. These statistics reflect the…