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Several people were injured after a shooting and a fire at a Mormon church in Michigan, local police say.Officials said there was an active shooter incident at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, a town 60 miles (96 km) northwest of Detroit, on Sunday morning.”There are multiple victims and the shooter is down,” police said. Authorities have yet to identify the suspect or disclose a motive.The Grand Blanc Township Police Department said there was no further threat to the public and the fire had been contained.It was not immediately clear how many people were injured.…

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Dubai’s is buzzing with Coffee Day offers this October 1stCoffee Day is almost here, and the city is full of delicious deals, creative twists, and caffeine-fuelled fun. From classic brews to inventive cocktails, here’s your guide to celebrating the day in style.CutfishSip, savour, and celebrate at Cutfish. Guests joining for breakfast will receive a complimentary coffee, crafted in honour of the occasion, to enjoy alongside serene marina views at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab. Chōshoku – Breakfast of the Rising Sun offers delicate flavours, savoury favourites, and sweet indulgences inspired by Japanese tradition with a contemporary twist.Location: Cutfish, Jumeirah Marsa Al…

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ProPublica and The Assembly have been reporting on the impact of Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina, and we know recovery is far from over. We want to hear from North Carolinians whose homes were damaged or destroyed to better understand how well the state housing recovery program, RenewNC, is working for those who need it. If you’ve applied for funding to repair or rebuild your home, let us know what the process has been like, the challenges you’ve experienced and the impact that’s had on your life. We’d also like to hear from you if your home was damaged…

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A “massive attack” by Russia against Ukraine’s capital has killed four people and injured at least eight others, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has said.Drones hit several regions overnight, including Zaporizhzhia, where at least 16 people, including three children, were injured, authorities said.Ukraine’s foreign minister said hundreds of drones and missiles had been used in the latest attacks around Ukraine. Russia has not commented. On Saturday, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia would not stop with his country – which is why it was testing European air defences with the recent incursions in several countries belonging to the Nato military…

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Home Daily News Utah contracts with former federal defender… Criminal Justice Utah contracts with former federal defender chief to represent suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting death By Debra Cassens Weiss September 26, 2025, 9:59 am CDT In this handout video screen grab provided by the Utah State Courts, Tyler James Robinson attends a virtual court hearing from the Utah County Jail on Sept. 16, 2025, in Spanish Fork, Utah. (Photo by the Utah State Courts via Getty Images) Utah County has hired a private lawyer with significant criminal defense experience to represent the man accused of fatally shooting conservative political…

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The best private dining rooms in Dubai for when you want the vibe, the food, and your own door to closeDubai knows how to go big with dining, partying, and just about everything in between. But sometimes the best vibe is a room that’s all yours, just you and your people. In a city that’s usually loud, these private dining rooms in Dubai keep it quiet, intimate, and exactly how you want it. If that sounds like your kind of night, here are some of the best private dining rooms in Dubai to book for your next get-together.Click through the…

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ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our stories in your inbox every week. When Brian and Susie Hill bought a historic house on Cattail Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina, in 2023, they planned to stay forever. Their daughter, Lucy, would chase fireflies in the evenings across their wide expanse of grass. “It’s that feeling that you always wanted of going home,” Susie said. “Your little family and your little dog and your big yard and the chickens.” In September 2024, Hurricane…

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ReutersICE agents standing guard outside a detention facility during a protest in Portland, Oregon on 1 SeptemberPresident Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of US troops to Portland, Oregon, authorising use of “full force” if needed, to suppress protests targeting immigration detention centres.Trump said he was “directing Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland”.He claimed that the move would help protect “any of our ICE Facilities under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists,” adding on Truth Social: “I am also authorizing Full Force, if necessary.”The announcement drew pushback from…

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Best wine bars in Dubai? Here’s the listWine has been around for thousands of years, and people who love it, really love it. If your idea of luxury starts with a great bottle of wine, we get you. In a city that’s all about the finer things in life, wine is taking centre stage, from full-bodied reds paired with slow-cooked meats to crisp whites alongside oysters and cheese. Some of the best wine bars in Dubai even build their menus around iconic wine regions. If that sounds like your kind of vibe, here are some of the best wine bars…

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