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Chad Hickman, 39, the shooter, was found dead after a wide search in Missaukee County, police said. Photo credit: The Michigan State Police A teenage boy and four adults were killed on Friday (August 14, 2026) in shootings that prompted a wide search for the fleeing gunman, whose body was ultimately found in a wooded area alongside one of his victims, authorities said. A teenage girl survived and was in stable condition, police said.Chad Hickman, 39, was found dead after a wide search in Missaukee County, police said. Police released the ages and genders of the victims on Saturday (August…

People charging their electric vehicles at charging stations in Bengaluru, June 4, 2026. | Photo Credit: ALLEN EGENUSE J./The Hindu Never too soon to switch to an electric vehicleReplacing a functional fossil-fuel vehicle with an EV is almost always better for the climate even if the former car is new, an analysis of lifecycle emissions has found. While manufacturing a new EV creates a carbon debt, it is usually paid back as lower emissions (while driving) within three years. Over time, retiring a gas car early and switching to an EV can reduce total carbon emissions by roughly 44% across…

Avinash Pandey (38) and Rinkoo Singh Rahee (44). LUCKNOW: Two senior Uttar Pradesh officers used their Independence Day addresses to reflect on public service and accountability, with one invoking revolutionary Bhagat Singh to highlight delays in justice and another citing an episode from Gautama Buddha’s life to explain the police’s use of force for maintaining peace.Rinkoo Singh Rahee (44), sub-divisional magistrate (judicial), Orai, made a provocative reference to Bhagat Singh while contrasting his sacrifices with contemporary priorities.”If we look at it properly and compare it with today’s times, it seems to me that Bhagat Singh was the most foolish. He…

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed the deepening of ties with Russia in a message to President Vladimir Putin as Pyongyang marked the anniversary of independence from Japan’s colonial rule, KCNA state news agency said on Sunday. Kim was replying to a message of congratulations from Putin marking Saturday’s 81st anniversary of Tokyo’s surrender in World War Two. The Russian leader said the bond was forged as Soviet soldiers fought against Japan and that cooperation would continue “in all the sectors.” The North Korean leader expressed hope for the future of ties that had “carried forward the history of common struggle for…

JMM ministers and other members at the meeting in Bokaro Bokaro: JMM has begun preparations for a sustained campaign against the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, describing it as a “black law” that undermines Jharkhand’s interests.Ministers, MLAs and senior functionaries on Sunday alleged that the legislation could hurt the state’s mineral revenue, development projects and welfare schemes.Drinking water and sanitation and excise minister Yogendra Prasad on Sunday accused the Centre of pushing through the bill with “wrong intentions”. “Jharkhand accounts for 40% of the country’s mineral resources. The bill could stall our development and disrupt welfare…

In 1905, a 13-year-old boy exploring Tennessee’s Craighead Caverns squeezed through a narrow, muddy passage and stumbled upon something far larger than he could have imagined: a vast chamber containing an underground lake. His name was Ben Sands, and his discovery would eventually become known as the Lost Sea, today recognised as the largest underground lake in the United States. More than a century later, the cavern remains one of Tennessee’s most unusual natural attractions, with visitors travelling deep underground to see its enormous body of water. The Lost Sea is an American wonder about 140 feet below the surface.…

Sinn Féin has condemned the burning of images of First Minister Michelle O’Neill on a bonfire in Londonderry. North Belfast MP John Finucane said these bonfires were “anti-democratic and are, in their hate filled sectarianism, the very antithesis of Irish republicanism”. On Saturday, a bonfire, from which almost 500 pallets were removed during the week, was set on fire beside a road.Photos of O’Neill, as well as union jacks, Israeli flags, Parachute Regiment, Somme Remembrance and Northern Ireland flags were attached to the bonfire.Youths placed pallets near the bottom of the Lecky Road flyover and set fire to it just…

The disappointment was Rashford’s return coincided with what Maguire accepted was Manchester United’s “worst” pre-season performance, a week before their Premier League opener at Hull.Skipper Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty for the second game running, which would have made it 2-1 at half-time, although there were encouraging signs in his link-up play with Youri Tielemans as both completed the full 90 minutes for the first time.”We’re wanting to play much further up the pitch, be more aggressive and more on the front foot,” said Maguire.”This was the only game where I didn’t feel we did ourselves justice in that aspect.…

August 16 asks you to slow down where needed, protect your energy and remain open to change. While some signs may be ready for a fresh beginning, others need rest, support or a more practical approach to current challenges. Here’s what the day has in store for you.Horoscope TodayAries Horoscope TodayAries is being asked to find balance today. If you’ve been overworking, overthinking or giving too much to others, make some space for yourself. Avoid extreme reactions and look for a practical middle ground.Love Focus: Make space for your own needs instead of giving too much to others.Taurus Horoscope TodayTaurus…

Vitamin D plays an important role in maintaining strong bones, supporting muscle function and helping the body absorb calcium. While sunlight is a major source of this essential nutrient, diet can also contribute to your daily intake. However, naturally occurring vitamin D is found in relatively few foods. Certain fortified dairy and plant-based products, cereals and UV-exposed mushrooms can help increase vitamin D intake. Here’s a look at some important sources of vitamin D:-(Photos from Shutterstock) Source link