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The University of Oklahoma in Norman was rocked by a reported shooting incident on campus. Students were urged to take shelter while authorities conducted a sweep of the area. The situation led to multiple police and SWAT vehicles being deployed in the vicinity. Thankfully, an "all clear" message was later issued, with authorities revealing that they found no threat to the campus. School Shootings in America Continue to Rise, Gun Control Measures Remain Controversial The incident at the University of Oklahoma is just the latest in a long line of shootings in the United States. Sadly, school and college shootings…

Discord, the popular chat and voice communication app, has announced the launch of its own in-app soundboard that will allow users to play various sounds in voice channels. The feature was previously available as an experiment to a limited number of communities, but will now be available to all users in the coming weeks. However, the soundboard will only be available on the desktop app, while mobile users will be able to hear the sounds but cannot use the board themselves. Nitro subscribers will enjoy extra benefits with their soundboards, including the ability to use their uploaded sounds across different…

SpaceX has successfully launched a commercial communications satellite into orbit with a NASA Earth science instrument aboard. The Intelsat 40e satellite was carried by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This was the fourth flight for the Falcon 9's first stage, which landed successfully on the company's drone ship, A Shortfall Of Gravitas, in the Atlantic Ocean. Intelsat 40e will settle in a geostationary orbit (GEO) at 91 degrees West, and perform its main communications role while allowing NASA’s Tropospheric Emissions Monitoring of Pollution (TEMPO) to take hourly snapshots of air pollution over North…

In his first interview since his life-threatening snowplow accident, Hollywood actor Jeremy Renner shares his story of terror, survival, and triumph with ABC News anchor Diane Sawyer. Renner suffered over 30 broken bones and blunt chest trauma during the January incident, and wrote goodbye notes to his family while in critical condition. However, the actor reveals that he "chose to survive" and was refueled with love and titanium. The exclusive interview also features harrowing recollections from Renner's family members and behind-the-scenes snapshots of his ongoing journey to recovery. Recollections from Renner's family members Renner's family members, including his nephew who…

The music industry is mourning the loss of one of its greats, Christine McVie, who passed away at the age of 79 in November 2022. Recently, the cause of her death was revealed in court documents filed to settle her estate. According to the singer’s death certificate and will, McVie was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer that had spread throughout her body. She also suffered an “ischaemic stroke,” which is the most common type of stroke caused by a blood clot that blocks or narrows an artery leading to the brain. Health Struggles Leading Up to Her Death…

Charlie Javice, the young founder of Frank, a startup that helped students simplify their loan applications, was arrested in the US on fraud and conspiracy charges. JPMorgan Chase acquired Frank for $175 million and claimed that Charlie had fabricated the number of users on her platform. The bank filed a lawsuit against her in 2022, leading to her arrest. Javice now faces three charges of fraud and one of conspiracy, carrying a 20-30 year prison term. She was granted bail at $2 million. The Securities and Exchange Commission also filed related civil charges. Fraud and Conspiracy Charges Against Charlie Javice…

The Delhi Police have denied permission for processions by Vishwa Hindu Parishad and another group in Jahangirpuri area on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. The decision comes in the wake of clashes between two communities in the same area last year. However, the police and paramilitary forces conducted a march in the area to promote communal harmony. The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an advisory to all states and Union Territories to ensure peaceful celebrations. Meanwhile, the West Bengal High Court has directed the state government to requisition central forces for maintaining law and order during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations.…

Former Vice President Mike Pence will testify before a federal grand jury investigating Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election, according to CNN. Pence had been subpoenaed by special counsel Jack Smith in connection to the Capitol riot probe earlier this year. Trump's legal team challenged the subpoena, but a federal judge ruled that Pence must comply. While Pence can decline to answer questions about his oversight of Congress' joint session, he will testify as required by law. Trump publicly and privately pressured Pence to help overturn the election, and his supporters chanted to "hang Mike Pence" during the…

As supercell thunderstorms continue to sweep across the Midwest, residents of Minnesota and Wisconsin are bracing for the worst. On Tuesday evening, a severe thunderstorm watch was issued for southeastern Minnesota and southwestern Wisconsin as the storms moved northeastward from Iowa. The storms are expected to bring very large hail and isolated damaging winds, prompting the National Weather Service to issue warnings for those in the affected areas. Threat of Large Hail According to the Storm Prediction Center, the main threat posed by the storms is the potential for very large hail. Hail up to the size of tennis balls,…

Los Angeles Lakers' guard Austin Reaves has made a strong impression in his debut season, earning more opportunities on the court and respect off the court. The 24-year-old player signed a sponsorship deal with Chinese brand Rigorer in 2022, and it has been reported that his first signature shoe, AR1, will be released later this year. The shoe is set to launch on the official e-commerce site of Rigorer in the Summer of 2023. This partnership marks the first time that Rigorer has signed with a basketball player, and the initial colorway of the sneaker comes in purple and gold,…