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.
Trump to decide on US action in Israel-Iran conflict within two weeks.

Trump Sets Two Week Clock On US Decision In Israel Iran Clash

Will the US jump headfirst into another Middle Eastern war? That’s the question hanging over Washington. President Donald Trump weighs America’s next move in the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. Trump says he’ll make the call within two weeks. “I may do it, I may not,” he teased, keeping everyone guessing. According to White House Press Secretary

Skydiving Plane Carrying 20 Passengers Crashes in Tennessee

A skydiving adventure turned frightening on Sunday in Tullahoma, Tennessee, when a twin-engine plane carrying 20 people crashed shortly after takeoff. Thankfully, no lives were lost, but several passengers were injured and rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. The DeHaviland DH-6 Twin Otter went down around 12:30 pm local time at Tullahoma Regional Airport, just

101 dogs rescued from apparent puppy mill in North Carolina.

101 Dogs Rescued from Suspected Puppy Mill In North Carolina

Ever wondered what heartbreak smells like? For rescuers in North Carolina, it reeked of waste, neglect, and matted fur. This week, the SPCA of Wake County swooped into a home-turned-puppy-mill and rescued 101 dogs crammed into cages. Five or six at a time, stacked floor to ceiling, or wandering in filth. “They were surrounded by

14 Million Bees Swarm After Massive Truck Crash Warning Issued.

Millions Of Bees Escape After Truck Overturns In Washington

What do you do when a truck carrying millions of bees flips over near the Canadian border? If you’re in Whatcom County, Washington, you call in the experts—and then some serious buzz begins. On Friday, a lorry hauling about 31,750 kilograms of active honey bee hives overturned, unleashing a swarm that sent authorities scrambling. At

Earliest Proof Of Humans Using Whale Bone Tools Discovered.

Whale Bones Used As Hunting Tools By Humans 20,000 Years Ago

Scientists have uncovered the earliest known use of whale bones by humans—dating back over 20,000 years. This reveals our ancestors were far more resourceful than we imagined. The discovery was made along Spain’s northern coast, where more than 60 whale bone fragments—mainly ribs and vertebrae—were found. Many were fashioned into spear tips. “These bones are

Japan taxi driver suspected of raping 50 women, reports say.

Taxi Driver In Japan Suspected Of Assaulting 50 Women, Reports Say

Tokyo police have arrested a former taxi driver accused of drugging and raping a female passenger. The story only gets more disturbing. Authorities reportedly uncovered a chilling digital archive: around 3,000 images and videos. These showed him assaulting dozens of women, some dating back to 2008. “This wasn’t a one-off,” a Tokyo police spokesperson confirmed.

Microsoft to lay off 3% of workforce, report says.

Microsoft To Reduce Workforce By 3%, Report Finds

According to CNBC, Microsoft is laying off 3% of its global workforce. It is its biggest round since cutting 10,000 jobs last year. And this time, it’s not about underperformance. The company is reportedly trimming management layers across the board, from entry-level to executive roles. Why Now? It’s all part of a high-stakes pivot. Microsoft

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,”