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.
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

French MEP demands the US 'give us back the Statue of Liberty'

France Wants Statue of Liberty Back, But Why

What happens when a gift no longer fits the recipient? That’s the argument French politician Raphaël Glucksmann is making as he calls for the return of the Statue of Liberty. Speaking at a political convention, Glucksmann didn’t hold back. “We gave the U.S. the Statue of Liberty to celebrate freedom and democracy,” he declared to

White House Secret Service Shoots Armed Man In Confrontation

Early Sunday morning, Secret Service agents shot an armed man just a block away from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue after a tense standoff. According to authorities, the man—identified as 27-year-old Andrew Dawson from Indiana—had been flagged as a potential threat. Local police had received warnings about a “suicidal individual” heading to D.C., and sure enough, Secret

Man swallows earrings worth millions.

Man Swallow Stolen Half A Million Dollar Earring To Avoid Arrest

Talk about a high-stakes meal—Florida police say a suspected thief tried to make half a million dollars in stolen earrings disappear the old-fashioned way: by swallowing them. According to Orlando authorities, 32-year-old Jaythan Gilder walked into Tiffany & Co. last week and convinced employees he was representing a pro athlete. That got him access to

100 American Intelligence employees fired

More than 100 Intelligence Employees Fired For Sexually Explicit Chats

The U.S. intelligence community just got a serious shake-up. More than 100 spies across 15 agencies—yes, including the CIA and NSA—have been fired after investigators uncovered explicit, wildly unprofessional chat groups on a government messaging platform. These weren’t just casual watercooler conversations. Agents were allegedly discussing fetishes, artificial genitalia, group sex—you name it. A Journalist