Today’s Lead News Stories

Girlfriend allegedly tells Nevada man her ex was better in bed. Then he ‘blacked out’ and police find 3 people dead

A father is now left mourning his daughter

We Got This Covered · Sep 8

Hurricane Lowell takes aim at Hawaii: schools shut, evacuations urged as dangerous winds, flooding and 16 inches of rain threaten Kauai

Hawaii braces for Hurricane Lowell's dangerous approach tonight. Kauai and Niihau face the greatest risk from destructive winds and heavy rain. Authorities have closed schools and urged residents to stay indoors and avoid travel. Powerful waves and possible tornadoes add to the storm's threats across the islands. Residents are advised…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Miami couple and their grandchildren vanish over Bahamas after plane drops 6,300 feet in three minutes

A skilled pilot alongside three family members has gone missing as their plane reportedly disappeared during turbulent weather, experiencing an abrupt drop in altitude. Currently, a collaborative search operation has been initiated by U.S. and Bahamian authorities. Family members are urgently calling for support to aid in the search and…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Four bodies found after plane went missing near the Bahamas, family says

The family contacted authorities after realizing text messages to those onboard were not going through

The Independent UK · Sep 8

Pentagon Denies Iran War Death Benefits To Grieving Families Over One Brutal 'It's Not a War' Technicality

A grieving military widow says she was told her family could lose combat benefits because the Iran conflict isn't a declared war. The Air Force later admitted the advice was wrong.

International Business Times UK · Sep 8

Putin tells Trump that Russia has no 'aggressive plans' towards Europe

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his counterpart Donald Trump held a “constructive” phone call Tuesday during which the Russian leader emphasised that Moscow had “no aggressive plans towards Europe”, the Kremlin said. The call followed a visit to Moscow by US envoys for talks at ending the war in Ukraine.…

France 24 · Sep 8

Pennsylvania Measles Hospitalizations Reach 17 Percent of Cases, More Than Double the National Rate This Year

Pennsylvania has hospitalized 98 measles patients, about 17% of its 577 cases, against roughly 8% nationally as the outbreak spreads.

Medical Daily · Sep 8

Suspected killers of Australian brothers and their American friend go on trial in Mexico

Trial court told witnesses intimidated at behest of suspects ahead of proceedings

The Independent UK · Sep 8

Australian ‘mushroom murderer’ Erin Patterson to get ‘taxpayer-funded’ Ozempic jabs in jail

The 51-year-old is serving life at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre in Melbourne for triple murder

The Independent UK · Sep 8

Russia says it will give a ‘harsh and painful’ response after Hungary expels 10 diplomats - Europe live

Moscow’s foreign minister issues warning to ‘Russophobic lobby in Budapest’ after diplomats expelled for ‘unacceptable’ activities

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8