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California is bracing for its first tropical storm in 84 years with almost 1,000 flights cancelled and the ongoing actors’ strike called off due to the impending extreme weather. Storm Hilary was previously classed as a Category 4 hurricane but weakened as it approached the Mexican coast, from where it was due to head to

Southern California is bracing for its first tropical storm in 84 years, bringing potentially “historic” levels of rainfall. The extreme conditions set to batter the state will be the remnants of Hurricane Hilary, which was due to strike Mexico‘s Baja peninsula on Saturday. Forecasters have predicted “catastrophic and life-threatening flooding”, with those in impacted areas

Lolita, an orca held captive for more than half a century at the Miami Seaquarium, has died at the estimated age of 57 from suspected kidney disease. Also known as Tokitae or Toki, she was believed to have been the world’s second-oldest killer whale. Her death on Friday came as her caregivers were making preparations

Two men who allege Michael Jackson sexually abused them when they were boys should not have had their cases dismissed, judges at a US court have said. Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who claim Jackson abused them for years, will now be allowed to pursue lawsuits against companies owned by the late singer. It’s the

More than a year’s worth of rain, bringing with it “rare and dangerous flooding”, could fall on parts of parched Southern California and the southwest US this weekend, as Hurricane Hilary makes landfall. Up to six inches (15 cm) of rain is expected elsewhere is the region, as the category four hurricane arrives, driven by

Police in Georgia are investigating threats to members of the grand jury which voted to charge Donald Trump over alleged election interference. The names and addresses of members of the jury were posted on a fringe website that reportedly often features violent rhetoric. Two NBC News reporters who wrote about the grand jury incident also

The suspected main conspirator of the 9/11 terror attacks and his fellow defendants may never face the death penalty due to plea agreements being considered by the prosecution and defence lawyers. The prosecution of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four others held at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba has been repeatedly disrupted, especially due to legal reasons

Britney Spears and her husband, Sam Asghari, have reportedly separated after just over a year of marriage. “They’re separated and it’s best for Britney,” an NBC News source said in a text message to the broadcaster – Sky News’ US partner network. Asghari has filed for divorce, according to a second source, who said he

Donald Trump’s election interference trial could start a day before a key date in the Republican primaries, according to court documents. The prosecutor in Atlanta, Georgia, leading the election interference case against the former US president and 18 others has requested to start the high-profile trial on 4 March. Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis

The blaze that burned through the historic town of Lahaina on Maui last week has killed at least 106 people, Hawaii’s governor has said. The announcement came as officials working to identify those who have lost their lives named two of the victims – Robert Dyckman, 74, and Buddy Jantoc, 79. A further three victims

Detained US soldier Travis King has “expressed willingness” to seek refuge in North Korea after crossing the border last month, Pyongyang has claimed. North Korean state media said King decided to enter the country’s territory after “harbouring ill feeling against the US army”. King, 23, went into the North while on a civilian tour of

Vivek Ramaswamy joined the Republican race to become US president earlier this year – and although he is polling behind Donald Trump – he is starting to gain traction in the US. The 38-year-old business investor is the youngest major Republican candidate in history. His “anti-woke” agenda focuses on recapturing the American dream from a

“No quarter. Raise the black flag.” Enrique Tarrio is raging online about President Joe Biden’s election victory. It’s November 2020, a couple of months before the January 6 insurrection. But Tarrio isn’t just an angry Donald Trump supporter posting on the internet. He’s the leader of the right-wing Proud Boys group with perhaps thousands of

As prosecutors would have it, election interference in Georgia came with a soundtrack. It’s the one that goes: “Fellas, I need 11,000 more votes, give me a break,” and it’s at the heart of this case. They were Donald Trump’s words in a recorded phone call between Donald Trump and Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad

Hawaii’s governor has warned that dozens more could be dead on the island of Maui following devastating wildfires – which have already claimed the lives of 96 people. “We are prepared for many tragic stories,” Governor Josh Green told US media on Monday. “They will find 10 to 20 people per day, probably, until they

British rock star Mick Fleetwood, who has lived in Hawaii for decades, has said the situation in Lahaina is “catastrophic” following deadly wildfires that have killed at least 93 people. The Fleetwood Mac drummer told Sky News that the disaster has been “an incredible shock for everyone” – and described the scene as “complete devastation”.

A teenager who jumped in the ocean to flee the deadly wildfires in Hawaii has said his family probably would have died if they hadn’t stuck together. Noah Tomkinson, 19, was with his younger brother Milo, 13, and their mother in the historic town of Lahaina when the flames began to spread dangerously close. They

David sits on the grass outside Maui’s War Memorial Stadium, which usually hosts university American football games, but is now accommodating hundreds of people displaced from their homes. He is an army veteran but nothing compares to the trauma of witnessing wildfires ripping through his home. “I’ve done tours of Afghanistan and Kuwait but never

Former American Football star Tom Brady stunned Birmingham City fans by greeting them in a pub outside their stadium on Saturday. One fan present said his appearance had “made everyone’s day”. The NFL superstar, who recently became a minority owner at the Sky Bet Championship club, turned up at The Roost pub near St Andrew’s

It was the first time the people of Lahaina had been allowed to return since wildfires laid ruin to their town three days ago. A queue of cars, hours long, waited at the police checkpoint to show their documents. Once cleared, they travelled the winding highway, under a tunnel cutting through the lush west Maui

The US attorney general has appointed a special counsel to investigate the financial and business dealings of the son of President Joe Biden. Merrick Garland said he is promoting David Weiss, the US attorney in Delaware who has already been probing Hunter Biden, to the position. He will be responsible for the “ongoing investigation” of

At Maui High School, class is out and the hallways are instead thronging with people who have evacuated, escaping the worst wildfire to hit the US for years.  The gymnasium has become a shelter, with families huddled in corners under duvets, and camp beds set up where the sports court would usually be. Behind the

Joe Biden has declared Hawaii a disaster area, clearing the way for federal aid to help Maui residents and businesses recover from devastating wildfires. It comes after at least 36 people died due to wildfires driven by a dry summer and strong winds in the historic town of Lahaina. President Biden expressed deep condolences for

FBI agents have shot and killed a man suspected of threatening US President Joe Biden. The agents were carrying out a search warrant in Provo, just south of Salt Lake City, Utah, when the shooting occurred at 6:15am local time, federal officials said. The president was scheduled to arrive in Utah just hours after the

More complaints into Lizzo’s behaviour are being investigated by lawyers representing her accusers. Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez, along with a third dancer, Arianna Davis, have filed a lawsuit against the Grammy-winning musician and her production company, Big Grrrl Big Touring (BGBT), which also includes claims of religious harassment, disability discrimination, assault, and false imprisonment.

Seth Rogen says the film studios and streaming giants are unable to get on the same page because they “hate each other” as the Hollywood writers’ strike enters its 100th day with no hint of an agreement. Both actors and writers are on strike for the first time since 1960, bringing the film and TV

Police in Alabama have launched an investigation into a riverfront mass brawl – which has sparked viral videos on social media. Initial footage shows a group of white people attacking a black riverboat worker, before the fight erupts into a mass brawl. Several people then join the fight, with later footage showing around a dozen

The last former Minneapolis police officer has been sentenced to nearly five years for his role in the killing of George Floyd in 2020. Tou Thao, who held bystanders back as Derek Chauvin knelt on Mr Floyd’s neck for nine-and-a-half minutes, has been sentenced to four years and nine months for aiding and abetting manslaughter.

William Friedkin, who directed the classic movies The Exorcist and The French Connection, has died aged 87. His wife, producer and former studio head Sherry Lansing, said he died in LA earlier today, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Oscar-winning director was seen as one of the most influential filmmakers of his generation and was

Two firefighters and a pilot have reportedly been killed after a mid-air collision involving two helicopters tackling a fire in California. Emergency officials said the aircrafts were fighting a blaze in Riverside County, in the south of the US state. Cal Fire Southern Region Chief David Fulcher said fire crews had been attending a building

Jamie Foxx has issued an apology over a now-deleted social media post that was accused of being antisemitic – with fellow actor Jennifer Aniston distancing herself from it and saying she “did not ‘like’ it on purpose or by accident”. Foxx‘s original post on Instagram read: “They killed this dude named Jesus. What do you

Simone Biles made a return to sporting dominance on Saturday night, topping the podium on her gymnastics comeback. She competed in Chicago’s US classic, two years after taking a break following the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. The four-time gold medallist showed off her tumbling, spinning and flipping routines, famous for being so difficult that no

A social media post by Donald Trump written in all-capital letters saying ”if you go after me, I’m coming after you!” could be interpreted as intimidating, US prosecutors have said. Mr Trump posted the message on his Truth Social platform on Friday afternoon a day after he pleaded not guilty to charges relating to attempts to