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.

Australian Man Unearths Massive Gold Nugget Worth $160k

An Australian gold digger has found a massive gold nugget weighing around 4.6 kilogram in the goldfields of Victoria. The gold nugget was discovered in the area known as “Golden Triangle”, famous for its fertile agricultural land. 

Massive Tornadoes Devastate Mississippi Killing 23

Intense tornadoes have shattered parts of Mississippi on Friday night. Large number of buildings were destroyed in rural regions, where most of the dead were reported. More than 23 people were reported dead, according to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency.

US Military Video Shows Moment Russian Jet Hits US Drone

Two Russian fighter jets harassed a US drone over the black sea a day ago. A video released by the US military shows the moment the confrontation took place. The video footage shows Russian Su-27 fighter jets getting so close to the US drone that it hits its propeller, causing the drone to malfunction.

Baby Girl Mauled To Death By Pet Dogs

A little four-year-old girl was mauled to death by two rottweilers in the Australian state of New South Wales. The pet dogs attacked the little girl named Mia Riley, without any reason at a family barbecue. Two rottweilers suddenly attacked the little four-year-old without anyone provoking them. Her parents woke up to the horror and went straight to Moruya Hospital. 

Russian Satellite Mysteriously Blows Up In Orbit

A Russian satellite broke up in its orbit, according to the US Space Defence Squadron. The satellite blew up and the reason has not yet been investigated. The satellite after breaking up created a large, scattered scrap in the orbit.

5.9 Trillions Tonnes Of Ice Lost Due To Climate Change In 25 Years

Most scientists had once assumed that the massive Ice sheets of Antarctica were largely invulnerable to climate change, but not any more. During the past 25 years, the East Antarctic Ice Sheet has contributed significantly to rising sea levels, mainly caused by climate change. It is estimated if, due to some reason, the Eastern two-thirds of the ice sheet melted, the sea would rise by 52 meters.

Russian Isolation At UN Rights Body Grows Over Ukraine War

Russian Isolation At UN Rights Body Grows Over Ukraine War

A resolution aiming to set up a three-member expert panel to monitor human rights in Ukraine was overwhelmingly approved Friday by the United Nations’ top human rights body. This decision demonstrates the growing unity of the international community in opposition to Russian invasion of Ukraine and Moscow’s increasing isolation internationally Thirty-two of the 47 member

Danish PM: Detention Of Top Spy Boss Won't Hurt Foreign Ties

Danish PM: Detention Of Top Spy Boss Won’t Hurt Foreign Ties

A Danish leader said Wednesday that she does not think the man who has headed both of Denmark’s intelligence agencies will hurt the service’s contacts with foreign partners by being in jail. The man has been accused of “disclosing highly classified information” about the service. In an order handed down Monday, a court lifted a

Slovakia Eases COVID Measures As Omicron Surge Yet To Hit

Slovakia Eases COVID Measures As Omicron Surge Yet To Hit

While the fast-spreading omicron variant has yet to fully spread across the country, Slovakia is easing restrictions on Coronaviruses after a recent decline in new infections. In addition to the changes, the overnight curfew was canceled Monday between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. This means bars and restaurants can remain open throughout the night.  Bars,

U.S. FDA cuts gap for Moderna COVID-19 booster dose to five months

U.S. FDA Cuts Gap For Moderna COVID-19 Booster Dose To Five Months

On friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration shortened from at least five months to a month the interval between primary series and boosters of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for people aged 18 and over. The most effective way to prevent most cases of COVID-19, including all the circulating variants, is vaccination. By reducing the

Russia Braces For 'Very Intense' Rise In Omicron Cases

UK PM Johnson Says COVID-19 Shots Will Stay Voluntary, Attacks Anti-Vax Movement

Although anti-vax campaigners are dissuading people from getting COVID-19 vaccines, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday the shots would not be made mandatory. Despite his best efforts, Johnson said, there were people who spread misinformation about vaccines, making it hard to convince people to get the vaccines. We will keep an approach that favors