AI productivity plan backfires as task list hits 156

Kenya cult leader who told parents to starve children guilty of 191 murders

Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie was found guilty of 191 murder charges - all but one of them children.

Historic Tucson tower gets a $50M affordable housing makeover

Tucson House in Arizona is undergoing a major renovation to provide affordable housing for older adults. The project is expected to create 358 modern apartments by summer 2028, improving accessibility for residents aged 55 and older. Twenty-five households have already moved into the newly renovated 15th-floor apartments within ten months of commencing work. Future updates will include shared amenities such as lounges, fitness rooms, and landscaped courtyards.

Ohio couple spends $30,000 on friend's kitchen, loses legal battle to buy the house

An Ohio couple who moved into a friend's house in 2020 and spent $30,000 renovating its kitchen have lost their claim to purchase the property for $215,000. On Wednesday, an appeals court ruled that the renovations did not establish a binding purchase agreement. However, the couple may still receive compensation for the improvements, while the homeowners can pursue eviction proceedings.

Zelensky speaks to US envoys as Trump lashes out

KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with top US envoys Sunday to try to ease tensions, as Donald Trump accused his counterpart of not wanting to end the war with Russia. Zelensky spoke to US officials Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as both Russia and Ukraine hit each other’s energy sites, with Moscow leaving

Malaysia appoints new facilitator for southern Thailand peace talks

Malaysia’s National Security Council on Saturday (Oct. 17, 2026) named retired Lt. Gen. Dato’ Ahmad Norihan bin Jalal as the government’s new facilitator for peace talks in Thailand’s southern border provinces. He succeeds Datuk Haji Mohd Rabin bin Basir, who has completed his assignment. A senior military officer with expertise in security affairs, Ahmad Norihan served as Malaysia’s 17th director general of defence intelligence from August 1, 2020, to November 30, 2023. READ: Talks in Kuala Lumpur to end deadly Thai conflict His military career spanned more than 33 years in the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM), with

Bob Barker spent nearly $1 million to move three Toronto Zoo elephants to California; how Iringa, Toka and Thika found a new home

In a major win for animal welfare, three elderly elephants—Iringa, Toka, and Thika—have journeyed from Toronto Zoo to a sanctuary thanks to Bob Barker's generous funding of nearly $1 million. Their four-day trek concluded at the Performing Animal Welfare Society in California, where they will need time and veterinary expertise to adjust after decades of captivity. This move symbolizes hope for the future of the elephants and advocates alike.

Indian-origin store owner in Florida charged with murder after he hits and runs over 14-year-old who allegedly broke into his shop

De Lima to gov’t: Consider declaring Chinese envoy persona non grata

MANILA, Philippines — Mamamayang Liberal Rep. Leila de Lima said Monday that the executive branch should “seriously consider” declaring Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan persona non grata. De Lima told reporters that the Marcos administration has the authority to declare the Chinese envoy unwelcome, saying diplomats must adhere to basic diplomatic decorum while

T-Pain sues Akon's label over $489,000 in royalties in second lawsuit

US airman dies as daredevil descent goes wrong before Texas college football game

The game continued after the incident. The American Conference said the decision was made before his death was known.

Couple forces children to hit family dog, threatens them with knife

SEOUL — A man and woman in South Korea have each been sentenced to 18 months in jail, suspended for three years for multiple accounts of emotional and physical abuse against their children, court officials said Saturday. The Chuncheon District Court recently found the married couple guilty of child abuse, placing them on probation and