Wesley Messamore

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Teens arrested for Brad Pitt burglary targeted other stars, say LA police.

Teens Arrested Over Brad Pitt Burglary, Other Celebrities Targeted

Hollywood’s glitz took a dark turn after a gang of teenage burglars allegedly ransacked Brad Pitt’s Los Feliz home. Police say it’s part of a bigger celebrity crime spree. The suspects? Four teenage boys — two 18-year-olds, a 17-year-old, and a 16-year-old — all believed to be street gang members. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell says

Meteorite that hit home is older than Earth, scientists say.

Meteorite That Struck Home Is Older Than Earth, Scientists Reveal

Imagine a rock crashing through your roof — and it turns out to be older than Earth itself. That’s exactly what happened in McDonough, Georgia, when a meteorite blazing across the sky exploded in broad daylight on June 26. Scientists at the University of Georgia got their hands on fragments from the meteorite. They discovered

Titan implosion that killed all five on board was 'preventable', says report.

Titan Sub Deaths Were Preventable, Says Scathing US Report

Could the Titan disaster have been stopped before it ever plunged into the Atlantic? A scathing two-year probe by the US Coast Guard says yes. It points fingers directly at OceanGate, calling its safety practices “critically flawed” and its workplace “toxic.” The Titan, which imploded during a descent to the Titanic in June 2023, killing

Eight healthy babies born after IVF using DNA from three people.

UK Doctors Report Eight Healthy Births From Three-Parent IVF

What if science could stop deadly genetic diseases before birth? In the UK, it just did. Doctors have announced the birth of eight healthy babies using a revolutionary IVF technique that combines DNA from three people. The goal? To prevent mitochondrial diseases—devastating conditions passed down from mothers, often fatal in childhood. This groundbreaking method is

South Africans fear spike in HIV infections as US aid cuts bite.

South Africans Fear HIV Spike As US Aid Is Slashed

What happens when life-saving medication becomes a luxury overnight? Gugu, a 54-year-old former sex worker living with HIV, knows the answer. Until recently, she collected her antiretrovirals from a USAID-funded clinic in Johannesburg. But after US President Donald Trump slashed foreign aid, that clinic—and many like it—shut down. “I was lucky. They gave me nine

Elon Musk says he is launching new political party.

Elon Musk Launches ‘America Party’ To Challenge Two Party System

What do you do after a messy political breakup? If you’re Elon Musk, you start your own party. The billionaire tech mogul announced the launch of the America Party on his platform X. He claimed it’s time to challenge the “one-party system masquerading as two.” The move comes just weeks after Musk’s dramatic split from

Dog-sized dinosaur that ran around feet of giants discovered.

Scientists Unearth Dog-Sized Dinosaur That Roamed With Giants

For years, a pint-sized dinosaur skeleton was misidentified—until now. Meet Enigmacursor, or “puzzling runner,” a Labrador-sized dino. It scurried beneath the shadows of Jurassic giants like Stegosaurus 150 million years ago. Originally labeled a Nanosaurus, it turns out this dino is in a league of its own. On Thursday, it becomes the first new dinosaur

Mass protests against Trump across US as president holds military parade.

Trump Faces Nationwide Protests During US Military Parade

What happens when a president throws a military parade—and the people aren’t impressed? You get protests. Big ones. Across the U.S., thousands rallied under the banner “No Kings,” pushing back against Trump’s show of military might in D.C. on his birthday. For many, it wasn’t just about tanks rolling past the Capitol. It was about

World’s most popular TikTok star Khaby Lame leaves the US after being detained by ICE.

TikTok Star Khaby Lame Departs US After ICE Detention

What happens when the world’s biggest TikTok star overstays his welcome? Just ask Khaby Lame. The Senegalese-Italian influencer—famous for wordlessly mocking ridiculous life hacks—was detained by US immigration officials in Las Vegas. He was detained for overstaying his visa. Lame, 25, was stopped at Harry Reid International Airport on Friday, but it didn’t end with

Former Arkansas police chief who escaped from prison has been recaptured, sheriff’s office says.

Former Arkansas Police Chief Recaptured After Prison Break

After more than 10 tense days on the run, Grant Hardin—the former Arkansas police chief turned convicted murderer and rapist—is back. He is behind bars. Hardin, 56, slipped out of prison on May 25 in a makeshift cop uniform. The irony? He once was the law in Gateway, Arkansas. But since 2017, he’s been serving

Sum 41 music agent among those killed in San Diego plane crash.

San Diego Crash Claims Life Of Sum 41 Music Agent

Dave Shapiro, a powerhouse music agent behind bands like Sum 41 and Pierce the Veil, was among six people presumed dead. This followed after a small jet slammed into a San Diego neighborhood. “We are devastated,” said a rep from Sound Talent Group, confirming three employees, including Shapiro, were aboard. The crash not only destroyed