6 people killed after tourist submarine sinks off Egyptian coast in Red Sea
Officials say that six people are dead after a tourist submarine sank off of the coast of Egypt. Currently, it’s unclear what caused the submarine to sink, but the sea craft reportedly had mechanical issues prior to the tragedy.
The incident comes more than a year after the OceanGate Titan submersible tragedy and as deep-sea tourism is more available than ever.
The Russian Embassy in Egypt reports all passengers on board the submarine were Russians, and some on board were children.
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Six people are dead and nine others are hurt after a tourist submarine sank off of the coast of the Egyptian Red Sea tourist destination of Hurghada on Thursday, March 27, according to officials.
First responders said they were able to rescue 29 of the people on board the sea craft.
What do we know about the incident?
The Russian Embassy in Egypt reports that all tourists on the vessel were Russian, and 45 passengers in total were aboard the submarine at the time of the incident, including children.
Investigators said it’s still unclear what caused the submarine to sink, but the Times of India reports that the vessel experienced mechanical issues prior to sinking.
What is the bigger picture?
The incident comes more than a year after the OceanGate Titan submersible imploded during a deep-sea excursion to view the Titanic wreckage at the bottom of the ocean. The implosion raised safety concerns over deep-sea exploration and a lack of regulations in the industry.
Despite the concerns, deep-sea tourism is more widely available than ever, with costly tourist experiences ranging from $1,500 all the way up to $300,000 for a night in a high-end submarine hotel.
Safety remains an issue
The adventures, however, also come with risks, as there are no clear international regulations on submersibles, and maintenance lies mostly in the hands of operators.
In OceanGate’s case, the submersible avoided rigorous inspections by independent experts to become certified or “classed,” arguing it would hurt innovation.
For this reason, some past marine copilots are pushing for mandatory third-party inspections. They also urge anyone looking to book a submarine or submersible tour to check if it is approved by a reputable classification society.
Marine experts also note that rescue operations can be tough and delicate for first responders depending on the depth of the submarine.
What do we know about the company involved?
While details on the latest submarine tragedy remain murky, Sinbad Submarines, which operates the tours, says on its website that it has two submarines that are capable of a maximum depth of a little more than 80 feet.
Meet the underwater habitat redefining ocean exploration
DEEP, an ocean technology company, is developing Sentinel, an underwater habitat designed for long-term human occupancy. The project aims to launch by 2027 and allow scientists and researchers to live and work underwater.
Sentinel will feature laboratories, communal areas, private bedrooms, and bathrooms, and can support a crew of six to 50 people. It will be positioned in the Epipelagic Zone for marine research.
DEEP is ensuring safety with a transfer shuttle called Vanguard and full certification before deployment. This is backed by a $100 million investment in training from the DEEP Institute for future deep-sea explorers.
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Imagine trading skyscrapers for seascapes, where your daily commute involves diving 600 feet below the surface. DEEP, an ocean technology company, is working to make that a reality with Sentinel, an ambitious underwater habitat designed for long-term human occupancy.
DEEP plans to launch Sentinel by 2027, with construction and testing currently underway at its campus in the United Kingdom. The project aims to establish a sustainable human presence underwater. It will allow scientists and researchers to live, work and explore the ocean like never before.
A new era for oceanfront living
Sentinel is designed for extended underwater stays and features laboratories, communal areas, private bedrooms, and bathrooms. The modular structure supports a crew of six but can expand to accommodate up to 50 people.
The habitat will be positioned in the Epipelagic Zone, where sunlight penetrates, allowing researchers to study marine life, climate change and oceanic ecosystems in their natural environment.
Testing and relocation capabilities
Before launching into the open ocean, Sentinel will undergo rigorous testing.
“It will go in the water at DEEP’s campus first, where we will use the opportunity to test, train and optimize our operating systems before it goes out to the ocean,” DEEP CEO Kristen Tertoole says.
The underwater habitat is relocatable, meaning it can be deployed at different sites as research needs evolve. It also boasts a service life of up to 20 years, making it a long-term solution for deep-sea exploration.
Safety measures and certification
DEEP has also developed Vanguard, a transfer shuttle allowing researchers and divers to safely enter and exit the Sentinel habitat. The shuttle ensures decompression and minimizes risks associated with deep-sea operations.
According to The Guardian, some people have raised safety concerns, particularly following the 2023 Titan submersible implosion, which resulted in the deaths of five passengers on a tourist expedition to the Titanic wreck.
However, DEEP has emphasized that Sentinel is different. The company works with a classification and safety agency, ensuring its design meets strict industry standards. Unlike the Titan submersible, which operates outside traditional regulatory frameworks, Sentinel will be fully certified before deployment.
Training the next generation of deep-sea explorers
DEEP’s commitment to safety extends beyond certification. The company has established the DEEP Institute, which will provide specialized training for Sentinel users.
According to DEEP’s research diving and training lead, it will take a year to 18 months to train an inexperienced diver to operate the Sentinel system effectively.
$100 million investment fuels DEEP’s vision
The ambitious project is reportedly backed by a $100 million investment, though the investor’s identity remains undisclosed, according to The Guardian.
As DEEP continues development, Sentinel could mark a transformative step in deep-sea exploration, offering a new frontier for scientific discovery beneath the ocean’s surface.
A two-week Coast Guard hearing into the Titan submersible implosion is nearing conclusion in South Carolina. The hearing has highlighted concerns over safety negligence and corporate greed with OceanGate.
Witnesses at the hearing provided critical testimony, with several pointing to OceanGate’s decision to prioritize profits over safety.
A former operations technician expressed alarm over the company’s choice to sever its partnership with the University of Washington and reduce the thickness of the submersible’s hull, which raised significant safety concerns.
Additionally, it was revealed that OceanGate allegedly sought to bypass U.S. regulations by lobbying members of Congress.
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Coast Guard officials also described the large-scale search-and-rescue operation that followed the implosion, mobilizing more than 70,000 pounds of equipment and experts. However, it was noted that OceanGate had no emergency backup plan in place.
The tragedy, which resulted in the deaths of five individuals during a deep-sea expedition to the Titanic wreckage, has prompted the victims’ families to pursue legal action against OceanGate, the company responsible for the submersible. One family is seeking over $50 million in damages, alleging gross negligence on the part of the company.
‘All good’: Final text messages from doomed Titan submersible revealed
Tuesday, Sept. 17, is day two of the Coast Guard’s hearing into the Titan submersible implosion that killed all five people on board. Monday, Sept. 16, we learned one of the last messages sent from the doomed vessel, indicated there were no concerns.
That text message sent from the Titan to its support ship, the Polar Prince, was shown during a recreation of the submersible’s trip to the Titanic wreckage at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean in June 2023.
It came at 10:15 a.m. on June 18, 2023, not long before the watercraft imploded, leaving all five people on board dead, including Stockton Rush — the co-founder of OceanGate, the company that owned the Titan.
The final text message was received at 10:47 a.m., with the Titan crew reporting they “dropped two wts (weights).”
Former OceanGate Engineering Director Tony Nissen, the lead engineer for the vessel, testified at Monday’s hearing saying he felt pressured by Rush to get it ready for the trip.
Nissen said he stopped the submersible from going to the Titanic in 2019, telling Rush it was “not working like we thought it would.” Nissen was fired that year.
OceanGate’s co-founder, former operations director, and former scientific director are also supposed to testify in the hearing, which is expected to last about two weeks.
Suspect in Trump apparent assassination attempt went undetected for 12 hours
New details emerge on the suspect in the second apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, including how long he went undetected near the former president’s golf club. And Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been arrested on federal charges. We have the latest on what’s ahead for the hip hop mogul. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.
Suspect in apparent assassination attempt went undetected for 12 hours
Authorities said the suspect in this past weekend’s apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump went undetected near Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida for 12 hours before being noticed by a Secret Service agent. The suspect was caught pointing a rifle through the bushes.
The agent fired at the suspect, 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh, who fled the scene only to be taken into custody a short time later. A local sheriff’s office released body camera video showing his arrest.
Routh was charged Monday, Sept. 16, with possession of a firearm as a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. He did not enter a plea during an appearance in a federal courtroom.
In a Monday afternoon press conference, Secret Service Acting Director Ron Rowe, Jr. said Routh did not fire any shots at the agent and never had Trump in his line of sight.
Rowe and the FBI agent in charge, Jeffrey Veltri, said so far, there is no evidence showing the suspect knew Trump would be golfing that day. Veltri went into detail about the suspect’s criminal past.
“In 2002, as the United States attorney mentioned, the subject was charged and convicted in North Carolina for possession of a weapon of mass destruction,” Veltri said. “Law enforcement checks also revealed that from 1997 to 2010, the subject had numerous felony charges for stolen goods. I can also share with you that he was the subject of a previously closed 2019 tip to the FBI where it was alleged he was a felon in possession of a firearm.”
Veltri said the FBI passed along that information to authorities in Hawaii, where Routh lived. Rowe told reporters Trump’s plans to play golf on Sunday were “off-the-record” – meaning it was not part of the former president’s official schedule.
As new questions emerge about the Secret Service’s effectiveness following the second assassination attempt in just over two months, Rowe defended his agents, saying they were “rising for this moment.”
“Yesterday afternoon, this country was reminded of the heightened and dynamic threat environment that the United States Secret Service and its protectees face on a daily basis,” Rowe said. “Immediately following the assassination attempt of former President Donald J. Trump on July 13th, the Secret Service moved to increase assets to an already enhanced security posture for the former president.”
Rowe said the “highest levels of protection” were in place for the former president – as directed by President Joe Biden – including “counter-sniper team elements.”
Speaking to reporters on his way to an event in Philadelphia Monday, Biden said the Secret Service “needs more help.” A White House official said President Biden spoke to Trump on the phone Monday, conveying his relief that the former president was safe.
During an appearance on the social media site X Monday night, Trump spoke about hearing the gunshots fired by the Secret Service. He said the agent did a “fantastic job” and joked that he “would have liked to have sank that last putt.”
Routh’s next court appearance is set for Sept. 23 for a pre-detention hearing. His arraignment is scheduled for Sept. 30. Routh remains in custody as authorities continue their investigation.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrested on federal charges in New York
Hip hop mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was arrested on federal charges on Monday night. Sources close to the matter tell media outlets Diddy was not expecting the arrest.
Homeland Security took him into custody at the Park Hyatt Hotel on 57th Street in Manhattan.
It’s not yet clear what federal charges he’s facing. The indictment is expected to be unsealed Tuesday, Sept. 17, at his arraignment.
Combs is facing multiple sexual assault lawsuits and has been the subject of a federal human trafficking probe in the last year, which is why Homeland Security is involved. His lawyers said he has been cooperating with investigators.
Former lead engineer felt pressure to get ‘Titan’ ready
Tuesday is day two of the Coast Guard’s hearing into the Titan submersible implosion that killed all five people on board.
Monday, we learned one of the last messages sent from the doomed vessel, indicated there were no concerns. It read “all good here.” That text message was shown during a recreation of the submersible’s trip to the Titanic wreckage at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean in June 2023.
It came not long before the watercraft imploded, leaving all five people on board dead, including Stockton Rush — the co-founder of OceanGate, the company that owned the Titan.
The lead engineer for the vessel testified at Monday’s hearing saying he felt pressured by Rush to get it ready for the trip.
Former OceanGate Engineering Director Tony Nissen testified he stopped the submersible from going to the Titanic in 2019, telling Rush it was “not working like we thought it would.” Nissen was fired that year.
OceanGate’s co-founder, former operations director, and former scientific director are also supposed to testify in the hearing, which is expected to last about two weeks.
Meta bans Russian state media over ‘foreign interference activity’
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta has banned Russian state media broadcaster RT, along with several other Kremlin-controlled outlets. Meta accuses them of using deceptive tactics to covertly influence operations online.
Before it was banned on Monday, RT had 7.2 followers on Facebook and one million on Instagram.
Meta’s move comes days after the Justice Department announced charges against two RT employees for funneling nearly $10 million into a U.S. company to create and promote content aligning with Russian interests.
Amazon ending remote work starting next year
Almost five years after the COVID-19 pandemic swept and ravaged the nation, as well as the world, and led to many people working from their homes, Amazon is ending remote work. Starting next year, corporate employees will be required to be back in the office five days a week.
This is the latest update to Amazon’s rules regarding remote work. Last year, the company changed its policy to mandate employees come back to the office at least three days a week.
Amazon has supposedly been marred by an inability to get things done with lots of meetings and layers of approval. CEO Andy Jassy called out that culture in a note to workers saying there are “pre-meetings for the pre-meetings for the decision meetings, a longer line of managers feeling like they need to review a topic before it moves forward.”
Jordan Chiles files appeal after being stripped of bronze medal
Chiles’ first individual Olympic medal was rescinded after the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that her coach filed an inquiry during the floor exercises, which propelled Chiles to third place. But it was a few seconds too late.
Chiles has now appealed her case to the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland.
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee supports Chiles and said they are determined to see she gets the recognition she deserves.
The company was behind the experimental submersible that imploded while on its way to the wreckage of the Titanic in the Atlantic Ocean in June 2023, killing all five people on board.
On Friday, Sept. 13, the Coast Guard released a statement saying the hearing “aims to uncover the facts surrounding the incident and develop recommendations to prevent similar tragedies in the future.”
The hearing will take place in Charleston County, South Carolina and is expected to last about two weeks. Witnesses scheduled to appear include one of OceanGate’s co-founders and the company’s former engineering, operations, and scientific directors.
Trump was target of apparent ‘attempted assassination’ at his golf club: FBI
For the second time in just over two months, authorities say former President Donald Trump was the target of an apparent “attempted assassination.” We have the latest on the investigation. And the red carpet was rolled out for TV’s biggest stars Sunday night. We recap who won at the 76th Emmy Awards. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.
FBI: Trump was target of apparent ‘attempted assassination’
The FBI is investigating what it said “appears to be an attempted assassination” of former President Donald Trump near his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida Sunday, Sept. 15. Authorities said Trump was playing a round of golf when Secret Service agents spotted the gunman a few hundred yards away pointing a weapon through the bushes.
The agents fired five to six shots at the gunman. The suspect dropped his weapon, described as an AK-47-style rifle, and fled in his vehicle. It was not clear if the suspect had fired any shots.
The suspect was soon taken into custody during a traffic stop in a nearby county.
Authorities said the rifle with a scope was found in the shrubbery along with two backpacks, ceramic plates, and a GoPro camera.
Shortly after the incident, a spokesperson for the Republican presidential nominee said Trump was safe. Trump later sent out a letter to supporters saying, “Nothing will slow me down! I will never surrender.”
Law enforcement sources have told multiple news outlets the suspect has been identified as 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh of Hawaii. Authorities are said to be looking into Routh’s possible motives, including his reported grievances about the war in Ukraine. The New York Times reported the paper interviewed Routh last year about recruiting Afghan soldiers fleeing the Taliban to fight in Ukraine.
During a Sunday afternoon press conference, Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw spoke about the Secret Service’s presence protecting Trump at the time of the assassination attempt.
“At this level that he is at right now, he’s not the sitting president. If he was, we would have this entire golf course surrounded,” Bradshaw said. “Well, because he’s not, the security is limited to the areas that the Secret Service deems possible. So, I would imagine the next time he comes to the golf course, there’ll probably be a little bit more people around the perimeter. But the Secret Service did exactly what they should have done.”
Biden said he has directed his team to ensure the Secret Service “has every resource” necessary for Trump’s “continued safety.” Harris said, “We all must do our part to ensure that this incident does not lead to more violence.”
Late Sunday night, Trump posted a message on Truth Social thanking law enforcement for “an incredible job done” and saying, “It was certainly an interesting day.”
I would like to thank everyone for your concern and well wishes – It was certainly an interesting day! Most importantly, I want to thank the U.S. Secret Service, Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and his Office of brave and dedicated Patriots, and, all of Law Enforcement, for the incredible… pic.twitter.com/mV15rJygOR
— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) September 16, 2024
Israel says Houthis will pay ‘heavy price’ after attack on Tel Aviv
Israel’s Prime Minister has vowed retaliation after a missile fired by Houthi rebels reached central Israel for the first time. A Houthi spokesman said the hypersonic ballistic missile, fired from Yemen, traveled more than 1,200 miles in just over 10 minutes Sunday.
Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in central Israel, a surface-to-surface missile was identified crossing into central Israel from Yemen and fell in an open area. No injuries were reported.
The Israeli Defense Forces said there were repeated attempts to shoot down the missile mid-air, but it most likely fragmented as it approached Tel Aviv. Israel said there were no direct casualties from the missile, but at least nine people suffered minor injuries.
This is just the latest attack by the Houthis, in what they say is solidarity with the Palestinians, in support of Hamas.
At least 8 dead as torrential rain triggers flooding in central Europe
At least eight people are confirmed dead as torrential rain continues to pound central Europe, causing widespread flooding. Thousands of people evacuated their homes in the Czech Republic Sunday as rivers overflowed their banks in various parts of the country.
A storm system named Boris has caused heavy downpours from Austria to Romania, leading to the worst flooding the Czech Republic and Poland have seen in nearly 30 years.
The relentless rain is expected to last at least through Monday.
US Coast Guard hearing into deadly Titan submersible implosion begins
Former employees of OceanGate are expected to testify. The company was behind the experimental submersible that imploded while on its way to the wreckage of the Titanic in the Atlantic Ocean in June 2023, killing all five people on board.
On Friday, Sept. 13, the Coast Guard released a statement saying the hearing “aims to uncover the facts surrounding the incident and develop recommendations to prevent similar tragedies in the future.”
The hearing will take place in Charleston County, South Carolina and is expected to last about two weeks. Witnesses scheduled to appear include one of OceanGate’s co-founders and the company’s former engineering, operations, and scientific directors.
Apple’s AI-powered operating system to launch Monday
Apple’s latest operating system, featuring the company’s artificial intelligence capabilities, is set to go live Monday. iOS 18 will come with changes for all compatible iPhone models, but Apple Intelligence will be the highlight of the update for iPhone 15 Pro and later models.
Some tech experts say this is Apple’s biggest update since it originally launched the iPhone.
Apple usually releases its updates at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET.
‘Shogun,’ ‘Hacks,’ ‘The Bear’ win at the 76th Emmy Awards
History was made at the 76th Emmy Awards Sunday night in Los Angeles. The big winner was the historical drama Shogun.
“Shogun” became the first non-English language series to win best drama. It claimed a total of 18 wins, including lead actor, actress, and directing.
New expedition reveals decay of the historic Titanic shipwreck
The Titanic may have survived more than a century at the bottom of the ocean, but time is finally taking its toll. Newly released photos show a fallen chunk of the ship’s iconic bow railing on the ocean floor.
RMS Titanic Inc., the American company that holds the salvage rights to the wreck, recently finished its ninth remote imaging expedition, and a significant discovery was made during the mission in July.
A 15-foot section of the ship’s bow railing, made famous by the 1997 movie Titanic, in the scene where Jack holds Rose over the front of the ship, has now broken away and rests on the ocean floor.
In a statement on its website, the company expressed sadness over the loss. It also mentions that even though Titanic’s collapse is inevitable, this evidence strengthens its mission to preserve and document what it can before it’s too late.
The remote imaging also revealed another find, a bronze statuette of the Roman goddess Diana, known as “Diana of Versailles.” When the ship sank, the lounge was torn open and the statue ended up in the debris field where it remained for over a century.
Just hours before the end of this most recent expedition, the team managed to locate and photograph the statue, which hadn’t been seen in 112 years.
Family of French explorer killed in Titan implosion files $50M lawsuit
The family of French explorer Paul Henri Nargeolet, who died in the Titan submersible implosion during a deep dive to the wreckage of the Titanic, is suing for more than $50 million. The lawsuit claims that on June 18, 2023, the sub suffered a catastrophic pressure loss at a depth near the Titanic wreckage, leading to the deaths of all five aboard. Priced at $250,000 per seat, the trip was marketed as a unique opportunity to see the Titanic wreckage up close.
Long before the disaster, safety experts expressed concerns about the Titan’s design, warning that its experimental approach could lead to catastrophic outcomes. Despite these warnings, the lawsuit alleges that OceanGate concealed the submersible’s defects, particularly from Nargeolet, a seasoned diver known as “Mr. Titanic” for his 37 dives to the shipwreck — more than any other diver worldwide.
Additionally, the suit details the improvised and risky nature of the sub’s design, such as its reliance on a commercial video game controller for navigation and a carbon fiber hull ill-suited for deep-sea pressures. It also criticizes the acoustic safety system, which was meant to detect hull stress but merely signaled imminent failure without preventing it.
On the fatal dive, as the sub reached critical depths. It is claimed that the crew attempted to abort the mission by dropping weights, realizing too late that the vessel was doomed.
The lawsuit marks the first legal action in this high-profile case, with a U.S. Coast Guard investigation ongoing and a key hearing scheduled soon.
Prosecutors say Romanian businessman hired Hunter Biden to ‘influence’ US policy
With a month to go until Hunter Biden’s federal tax trial, prosecutors are making new allegations the president’s son accepted payments from a Romanian businessman to influence U.S. policy. And new details are emerging about the terror plot that resulted in the cancellation of Taylor Swift’s concerts in Austria. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024.
Prosecutors say Romanian businessman hired Hunter Biden to ‘influence’ U.S. policy
New details are coming out of Hunter Biden’s federal tax case. While the trial doesn’t begin until September, there’s a new court filing from the special counsel laying out a new allegation the prosecution plans to bring up.
Federal prosecutors allege the president’s son was compensated by a Romanian businessman who was trying to influence U.S. policy and end a local investigation of him in Romania.
According to the Wednesday, Aug. 7 filing, the special counsel intends to go after Hunter Biden’s foreign business dealings even more, including his association with Burisma — a Ukrainian natural gas company — and an energy company in China.
The prosecution said it evidence will show he “performed almost no work in exchange for millions of dollars” from these entities and will speak to Hunter Biden’s “state of mind” and “intent” during the years in question.
Hunter Biden’s team had requested certain evidence be omitted from trial, questioning its relevance to the federal tax charges, which include failing to pay taxes, failing to file, and filing a fraudulent form.
He’s charged with three felonies and six misdemeanors in the tax case. The president’s youngest son is accused of failing to pay more than a million dollars in taxes between 2016 and 2019. Prosecutors allege he used the funds to live lavishly, including spending millions on drugs, escorts and luxury cars. Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty in the case.
This is separate from Hunter Biden’s federal gun case where he was convicted in June of lying about his illegal drug use while filling out a form to purchase a gun. He has not been sentenced yet in that case.
Biden ‘not confident’ in peaceful transfer of power if Trump loses election
We’re getting a preview of President Joe Biden’s one-on-one interview with CBS News. While the full interview will air on Sunday, Aug. 11, there’s a clip that is getting a lot of attention Thursday morning, Aug. 8.
CBS News reporter Robert Costa asked the president if he’s confident there will be a peaceful transfer of power in January.
“If Trump loses, I’m not confident at all,” Biden said. “He means what he says, he means it, all the stuff about if we lose there will be a bloodbath.”
He added, “You can’t love your country only when you win.”
Trump’s “bloodbath” comments came during a rally in March. The former president has said he was referring to a “bloodbath” in the economy and auto industry if he loses the 2024 election.
Three months later, Trump was asked during the presidential debate on June 27 whether he would accept the 2024 election results. He said as long as it’s a “fair and legal” election, he’ll accept whatever the results are come November.
Taylor Swift shows in Austria canceled over foiled terror plot
Three of Taylor Swift’s concerts set for Vienna, Austria have been canceled after authorities say they foiled a terror attack planned for that leg of her Eras Tour. Austrian police said they’ve arrested two suspects who they say are ISIS sympathizers and became “radicalized by the internet.”
Police chemical substances and technical devices were found at the home of a 19-year-old suspect and are being evaluated. Authorities also said they’ve made “further detentions” but didn’t give any more details.
The concert’s promoter said all tickets for the canceled shows will be automatically refunded within the next 10 business days.
Family of French explorer killed in Titan catastrophe files $50M lawsuit
The family of French explorer Paul Henri Nargeolet who died when the Titan submersible imploded during a deep dive to the wreckage of the Titanic is suing for more than $50 million. They said the crew of five people on board experienced “terror and mental anguish” before the disaster and accuse OceanGate, the sub’s operator, of gross negligence.
After the June 2023 incident when the vessel imploded due to catastrophic pressure loss, it was revealed that industry experts had raised serious safety concerns about the project years earlier.
The lawsuit also alleges OceanGate failed to disclose the Titan’s flaws and purposely concealed any issues from French explorer Paul Henri Nargeolet. It also saysNargeolet — who had taken part in 37 dives to the Titanic wreckage, more than anyone else in the world — would not have taken the voyage if he’d known about the Titan’s issues.
The implosion killed four other people, including OceanGate’s CEO. This is the first lawsuit to be filed in connection with the disaster.
Intel shareholders sue after stock plunges over job and dividend cuts
Intel’s shareholders are suing a chip maker. Intel said the company hid problems with its manufacturing business ahead of announced layoffs and poor earnings.
The lawsuit accuses Intel, its CEO, and CFO of making false and misleading statements that “artificially inflated” the company’s stock price prior to announcing a loss of more than a billion dollars between April and June of 2024.
American Quincy Hall comes from behind to win men’s 400-meter final
Team USA won more medals on day 12 of the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, Aug. 7. The team picked up three more gold medals.
Team USA now tops the charts with 27 gold medals and 94 medals overall.
On Wednesday, the U.S. won wrestling, women’s cycling, and in track and field — even though it looked like sprinter Quincy Hall was out of the running with just seconds to go in the race.
Hall pulled off an amazing comeback with just a quarter of the 400-meter final to go. He fell into fourth place as the runners rounded the last bend but then picked up the pace and passed his competition to cross the finish line first.
