Mairead Brooks

Mairead Books is an entertainment writer for TheMorningNews. She lives in Dallas, TX, and has been a senior writer for TMN for almost 3 years. She enjoys watching the latest TV shows and running interviews with locale celebrities.
LA 2028 Olympics plans air taxi service for spectators.

LA 2028 Olympics To Offer Air Taxi Service For Spectators

What if, instead of sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic, you soared over it to catch your Olympic event on time? That’s exactly what LA28 organizers hope to deliver—with flying taxis. Yep, flying taxis. In a futuristic move straight out of sci-fi, the LA 2028 Olympic committee has teamed up with Archer Aviation. They plan to launch

4.1-magnitude earthquake rattles Tennessee and southern US.

Earthquake Rocks Tennessee And Southern US No Injuries Reported

Who expects an earthquake with their Saturday morning waffles? Not many folks in the South — but that’s exactly what happened. A 4.1-magnitude quake jolted parts of Tennessee just after 9 a.m., shaking homes and waking up startled residents from Greenback to Atlanta. “I thought it was a plane flying low,” said Gabriela Reilly from

Trump says he would extend TikTok deadline if no deal reached by June 19.

Trump Says He May Extend TikTok Deadline Past June 19 If No Deal Reached

President Donald Trump says he’s willing to push back the June 19 deadline for ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company. To sell off its U.S. assets—again. Why? “I’d like to see it done,” he told Meet the Press, casually adding that TikTok helped him connect with younger voters in the 2024 race. “TikTok is… it’s very

Trump complained to Bezos before Amazon said it scrapped idea to display tariff cost.

White House Slams Amazon For Highlighting Tariff Price Hikes

What if your online shopping cart came with a little political commentary? That’s the buzz after reports suggested Amazon might start showing how much of your bill comes from Trump’s tariffs. The White House? Not happy. “This is a hostile and political act,” said Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, calling it another reason to “buy American.”

China tells Trump: If you want trade talks, cancel tariffs.

China To Trump: No Trade Talks Until Tariffs Are Gone

So, you want a trade deal? That’s the message China is sending loud and clear to Washington. If President Trump is truly serious about ending the tariff-fueled trade war, Beijing says there’s a simple first step: drop the tariffs. Despite Trump’s hints that talks are underway, Chinese officials are calling bluff. “No negotiations have happened,”

Gunmen shoot 12 dead at Ecuador cockfight.

Gunmen Open Fire At Ecuador Cockfight Leaving 12 Dead

What started as a rowdy night at a cockfighting ring in rural Ecuador turned into a horror show. Gunmen in fake military uniforms stormed the arena in La Valencia, opened fire, and left 12 people dead. The chaos? Caught on video and shared widely, showing terrified spectators scrambling for their lives. Now, four suspects are

US scientists create most comprehensive circuit diagram of mammalian brain.

US Scientists Reveal Groundbreaking Brain Circuit Map

US scientists have created the most detailed wiring diagram of a mammalian brain, and it’s mind-blowing. We’re talking half a billion synapses, 84,000 neurons, and 5.4 kilometers of brain “cables”—all packed into a cube smaller than a grain of sand. “This is a watershed moment for neuroscience,” said Dr. David Markowitz, likening it to the

Amazon makes last-minute bid for TikTok.

Amazon Bids For TikTok As US Ban Deadline Approaches

Just when it seemed like TikTok’s future in the U.S. was heading toward an inevitable showdown, Amazon swooped in with a last-minute bid. But is this a serious move or just a shot in the dark? According to reports, Amazon quietly sent a proposal to U.S. officials this week, offering to buy TikTok from its

Two women who spied for Russia tracked down and named by BBC

BBC Investigation Identifies Two Women Who Spied For Russia

What if the person sitting next to you on a plane wasn’t just another passenger—but a spy, watching your every move? That was the chilling reality for some journalists and dissidents across Europe, all thanks to a Russian espionage network operating from the UK. For the first time, two women involved in this sophisticated spy

Earrings worth $769,500 recovered by Florida police after alleged thief swallows them.

Stolen $769K Earrings Retrieved—After Thief Ate Them!

What’s the best way to hide nearly $770,000 worth of stolen diamond earrings? Swallow them—at least, that’s what one alleged thief in Orlando thought. Police say 32-year-old Jaythan Gilder pulled off an audacious scheme. He posed as an NBA player’s assistant to gain access to Tiffany & Co.’s most expensive jewelry. But instead of making

Tesla kicked out of Vancouver auto show.

Tesla Banned From Vancouver Auto Show Over ‘Safety’ Concerns

Tesla just got the boot from one of Canada’s biggest auto events—and it’s not because of their cars. Organizers of the Vancouver International Auto Show removed the company from this week’s lineup, citing safety concerns over the growing wave of anti-Tesla protests. The event’s executive director, Eric Nicholl, made it clear: keeping attendees safe comes