Kenyan police have discovered thirty-nine bodies in shallow graves on land owned by Pastor Paul Makenzi, who was arrested on April 14th for allegedly telling his followers to fast to death. When police raided Makenzi's property in Malindi, they found fifteen emaciated people, including four in critical condition. Local residents have expressed shock and outrage, and the Kenyan government has yet to comment on the situation. Investigations are ongoing to determine the fate of Makenzi and his followers.
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Jeff Shell, CEO of NBCUniversal since 2013, has left the company "effective immediately" following an investigation into "inappropriate conduct". Shell admitted to having an "inappropriate relationship with a woman in the company" and expressed regret for his actions. Comcast CEO Brian L. Roberts and President Mike Cavanagh said they were "disappointed" to share the news with employees.
Key takeaways: The Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition’s Spring Kickoff event drew a large crowd of social conservatives and potential presidential candidates. The attendees discussed…
On Saturday night, a fire broke out at Disneyland during the "Fantasmic!" show when a large animatronic dragon became engulfed in flames. Anaheim Fire and Rescue personnel assisted the Disneyland Fire Department in extinguishing the fire, and about 1,000 people were evacuated from the area. No guests or visitors were injured in the incident, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Bed Bath & Beyond Files for Bankruptcy Protection, Citing Struggles to Compete with Online Retailers
Bed Bath & Beyond Files for Bankruptcy Protection, Citing Struggles to Compete with Online Retailers
Bed Bath & Beyond has filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. District Court in New Jersey, with assets and liabilities estimated to be between $1 billion and $10 billion. The company plans to remain open and continue serving customers while conducting a limited marketing process to solicit interest in one or more sales of its assets. This filing follows years of declining sales and losses, as the company has been unable to compete with online and discount retailers.
Key takeaways: A Florida couple delivering groceries for Instacart had a frightening experience when they drove to the wrong address. The couple said that as…
Former President Donald Trump, Mike Pence, and Tim Scott were among the potential Republican presidential candidates who spoke at the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition's annual spring fundraiser, where Trump highlighted his actions as president to restrict abortion rights. The event marks the unofficial start of the 2024 Iowa caucus campaign and gives the presidential prospects the chance to make their pitch to influential evangelicals in the state.
The United States has successfully evacuated all personnel and their dependents from the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan, in response to the security situation and risk posed to personnel. The evacuation was ordered by President Joe Biden and the Sudanese military agreed to guarantee evacuation requests from the U.S., Britain, France and China. The State Department is advising U.S. citizens in Sudan to consider departing the country, and is providing limited emergency services to U.S. citizens, but not routine services.