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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — At least 66 people have died after a truck plunged into a river in southern Ethiopia, a hospital director said Monday. The accident took place Sunday when an old, overcrowded truck that was contracted by wedding guests fell off the Gelan Bridge, where villagers said traffic crashes have happened before. The medical director at Bona General Hospital in the southern Sidama region, Lemma Lagide, told The Associated Press on Monday that 64 people died on site and two others at the hospital. He said those patients in need of more sophisticated critical care were transferred to a…
The actress, who was 87 when she died in December 2024, was best known for her role in the 1976 sitcom ‘Alice.’ Image Credit: Getty Images Linda Lavin will forever be remembered for her brilliant stage and screen performances. The late Alice star died at the age of 87 on December 29, 2024. A representative for Lavin revealed her cause of death shortly after the news broke, which shocked many fans and colleagues because Lavin was working on the upcoming Hulu series, Mid-Century Modern. Mid-Century Modern showrunners David Kohan, Max Mutchnick and Jimmy Burrows paid tribute to Lavin in a…
Double Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard has revealed that his injuries were so bad in the Itzulia Basque Country crash this spring that he thought he was going to die.In a revealing, emotionally charged, end-of-year interview with t on Danish TV broadcaster dr.dk, the 28-year-old Visma-Lease a Bike rider and his wife Trine Marie Vingegaard Hansen looked back at the terrible mass pile-up on the descent of the Olaeta on stage 4 of the Basque stage race – and the life-threatening injuries that Vingegaard suffered as a result.With seven broken ribs, a fractured sternum, his collarbone in pieces and…
The mayor of New York City was indicted in late 2024 on multiple charges, which he has contested. Now, Donald Trump is considering pardoning him. Image Credit: Getty Images New York City Mayor Eric Adams might be pardoned by Donald Trump. The president-elect recently confirmed he’d “certainly look” into the charges against Adams after he was indicted earlier this year. Since presidential pardons have made headlines in recent weeks, find out whether Adams could have his charges dismissed. What Did Eric Adams Do? In September 2024, Mayor Adams was indicted on bribery charges. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Attorney…
Rigoberto Urán has posted an emotional farewell message to professional cycling and the EF Education-EasyPost team, the squad for whom he raced for the final years of his career. The 37-year-old closed out his professional career with a farewell Giro de Rigo ride in his native country, Colombia, riding with 8,000 fans in November. He recently became a father for a second time, while his contract with Education-EasyPost and time as a professional rider officially ends on December 31st. “Today, for me, is a day full of emotions that are difficult to put into words,” Urán said in an Instagram post topped…
Este artículo también está disponible en español. Crypto analyst Dark Defender has revealed a target to watch out for as the XRP price targets a new all-time high (ATH). The analyst made this prediction based on his wave analysis, which showed that XRP is still bullish. XRP Price To Hit New ATH At $5.85 In an X post, Dark Defender predicted that the XRP price could reach a new ATH of $5.85 based on his ABC wave analysis. The analyst stated that XRP set the ABC wave when the crypto was at Wave A. He further noted that XRP has…
Bangkok – Three foreign nationals including an American man died and seven other people were injured by a fire at a hotel in a popular tourist area of Thailand’s capital Bangkok, city authorities said Monday. Thailand’s national police said in a post on social media that a Brazilian woman died at the hotel and two men, an American and a Ukrainian, were pronounced dead at a local hospital. The cause of the Sunday night blaze at the Ember Hotel near Khao San Road, an area popular with backpackers and budget travelers, was still under investigation.Five other foreigners and two Thai…
Getty Images From superstar athletes to singers, discover which celebrities are celebrating a birthday on December 30! December 30th is a special day for many notable names in entertainment, and we’re celebrating their birthdays today! One of the most iconic birthdays on December 30 is none other than LeBron James, born in 1984. Widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, LeBron has dominated the NBA with multiple championships, MVP awards, and countless accolades throughout his career. Off the court, he’s also made a name for himself as a philanthropist, businessman, and entertainment mogul. Scroll through…
A redesigned Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class starts sales in 2025 The new CLA-Class will offer the choice of hybrid and electric powertrains Underpinning the range will be Mercedes’ MMA modular platform designed for compact cars Mercedes-Benz is working on a redesigned CLA-Class that’s due for sale next year as a 2026 model in the U.S., and this time around, the compact sedan will offer buyers a choice between hybrid and fully electric powertrains. Prototypes for the electric version have previously been spotted, in both regular and high-performance AMG guises. Our latest spy shots, however, show a prototype for the hybrid version. There…
The Ford F-150 is celebrating its 50th birthday next year. That’s older than many of us here at CarBuzz, which has been America’s best-selling truck for 48 years and the best-selling vehicle overall for 43 years. Yes, that includes this concluding year, at least until November 2024. Since 1977, two years after the first F-150 was introduced, Ford has moved 33 million F-Series trucks from various Ford assembly plants in the country. 2024 Ford F-150 Base MSRP $36,875 Engine 2.7L V6, 3.5L V6, 5.0L V8 Gas Horsepower 325-720 hp Torque 400-640 lb-ft The Secret To The F-Series Popularity The secret…