Category: USA
Inmate accused of murdering pedophile ex-rock star Ian Watkins boasted about being famous after attack: prosecutors
When asked who caused Watkins’ injuries, Gedel allegedly answered: “God.” https://nypost.com/2026/05/08/world-news/lostprophets-singer-ian-watkins-accused-killer-boasted-about-fame-after-prison-stabbing/
The death toll from an explosion at a fireworks plant in China rises to 37
BEIJING (AP) — The death toll from an explosion at a fireworks plant this week in central China has risen to 37, state media reported…
Third Brit ‘struck down by rat virus’ on island after getting off cruise ship early as number of confirmed cases rises
A THIRD British national has suspected hantavirus after getting off the MV Hondius cruise ship early. The patient is currently on the remote island area of…
Chicago street performer Andrew David robbed in broad daylight while singing by teen in viral video
“I just hope that all this attention and, like, social media, like, can just make it a learning experience for him.” https://nypost.com/2026/05/08/us-news/chicago-street-performer-robbed-in-broad-daylight-by-teenage-thief-in-viral-video/
Free Long Island soccer academy ‘removing all socioeconomic barriers’ to develop next generation
Soc’ it to ’em! https://nypost.com/2026/05/08/sports/free-long-island-soccer-academy-removing-all-socioeconomic-barriers/
Lakers fall to Thunder in Game 2, trailing 0-2 in playoff series
The Lakers, one again, were so close. But they kept getting in their own way in their 125-107 Game 2 loss to the Thunder at Paycom…
Kentucky mom allegedly gave 22-month-old son a tattoo because he ‘wanted’ one
Several witnesses informed cops that the mom described the tattoo on her toddler as a “party dot tattoo” and strangely claimed that “he [the child]…
Canyon fire explodes to 2,000 acres as it burns out of control in Kern County
A rapidly spreading wildfire in Kern County ballooned from 100 acres to 2,000 acres within hours Thursday as crews battled difficult terrain near Ridgecrest, according…
Knicks, 76ers both facing injury concerns ahead of Game 3 with Joel Embiid a major question mark
The Knicks and the 76ers have major health questions as the Eastern Conference semifinal series shifts to Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday night. https://nypost.com/2026/05/08/sports/knicks-76ers-both-facing-injury-questions-ahead-of-game-3/
Brendan Beck’s long-awaited big league debut with Yankees felt like a ‘dream’
Brendan Beck could have stopped playing long before Thursday arrived. https://nypost.com/2026/05/08/sports/brendan-becks-big-league-debut-with-yankees-felt-like-a-dream/