Phoebe D. Copas, a 48-year-old woman from Kentucky, has been charged with murder after shooting her Uber driver out of fear that he was kidnapping her and driving to Mexico. She allegedly took a handgun from her purse and shot the driver, Daniel Piedra Garcia, in the head, causing the vehicle to crash into a concrete barrier. Garcia was taken off life support this week and Copas remains in jail while the investigation continues.
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The search for the missing Titan submersible, a five-person submersible used by OceanGate to view the wreckage of the Titanic, ended on Thursday with the Coast Guard announcing that debris from the vessel had been found, leading to the belief that the pilot and passengers are now dead. The investigation into the cause of the tragedy is ongoing, with a focus on safety protocols and procedures, and is a reminder of the dangers of deep-sea exploration.
The U.S. Coast Guard has found a debris field in the search area for the missing Titan submersible, operated by OceanGate, which was carrying five people including its CEO when it went missing on Sunday. The news has been met with a mixture of hope and despair, with the families of those aboard the craft waiting for news. The co-founder and former CEO of OceanGate has urged people to remain hopeful about the chances of a successful rescue, and the U.S. Coast Guard is continuing its search and rescue operations.
Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) was indicted in May and released on a $500,000 bond secured by his father Gercino dos Santos Jr. and aunt Elma Preven. The two co-signers were identified on Thursday, and are both residents of New York. If Santos fails to appear in court or is found guilty of the charges, they could be on the hook for the bond. Santos is expected to appear in court in the coming weeks.
Egyptian authorities have announced the discovery of ancient workshops and tombs at a Pharaonic necropolis near Cairo, dating back to the 30th Pharaonic Dynasty and the Ptolemaic period. The tombs belonged to a head of scribes and priest of Horus and Maat from the fifth dynasty, and the workshops were used to mummify humans and sacred animals. This significant find provides further insight into the ancient Egyptian culture and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and protecting archaeological sites.
Jacklyn Zeman, the beloved screen actor who portrayed Barbara “Bobbie” Spencer across more than 800 episodes of ABC’s “General Hospital,” has passed away at the age of 70 after a short battle with cancer. Her death was announced by “General Hospital” executive producer Frank Valentini, who praised her positive energy and professional attitude. Zeman was remembered fondly by her co-stars and fans alike, and her career spanned over five decades.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned that if the White House is forced to cite the 14th Amendment to raise the debt ceiling, it could lead to a "constitutional crisis". This week marks a defining challenge for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as he attempts to strike a deal with President Biden to avert an unprecedented debt default. Yellen urged Congress to act quickly and responsibly to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a potential global economic crisis.
Jeremy Renner, best known for his roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was nearly killed in a New Year's Day snowplow accident that left him with 30-plus broken bones. In an exclusive interview, Renner discussed the incident, saying it was his mistake and he is now in a wheelchair recovering from the accident. Despite the trauma, Renner is determined to move forward and continue his work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, shifting the narrative of being victimized.