By TOI World Desk A bright fireball illuminated the Indiana sky early Tuesday, startling residents. Seen by many across the Midwest, the bolide created a sonic boom as it burned through the atmosphere. Experts confirm such events, though uncommon, occur when space debris collides with Earth. The Geminid meteor shower, peaking soon, offers further opportunities […]
By TOI World Desk 97-year-old Judge Pauline Newman is fighting her suspension from the Federal Circuit, denying claims of mental unfitness. She argues delays in her opinions were due to meticulousness, not cognitive decline, and claims colleagues threatened her for seeking transparency. Her legal team, the NCLA, calls the suspension unconstitutional, citing clean medical evaluations […]
Two Vietnamese officials allegedly sexually assaulted two young women in a Wellington restaurant. New Zealand police confirmed the assaults but the men left the country before charges could be filed. The victims are urging authorities to pursue extradition, though no treaty exists between the two countries. The incident occurred days before a planned visit by […]