The National Weather Service has issued an elevated fire danger alert for 16 New Jersey counties, effective from 10:17 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. on Monday. The affected counties include Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Burlington, Ocean, Cumberland, Atlantic, and Cape May.
Nicola Peltz Beckham has addressed her absence from her mother-in-law Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday party, revealing that she was with her grandmother at the time. Despite rumors of a feud between the two, Nicola wished Victoria a happy birthday via Instagram story and shared a photo of the Beckham family, expressing her sadness at missing the celebration.
Communities Secretary Michael Gove took a jab at Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner during a debate on metro mayors, referencing the ongoing police investigation into her former living arrangements. Rayner had questioned spending in the Tees Valley by Conservative Ben Houchen, prompting Gove’s sarcastic response about the need for independent investigations.
Adam Montgomery, convicted in the murder of his daughter Harmony Montgomery, has been ordered to appear for his sentencing hearing on May 9th. Prosecutors argued that his presence is mandatory due to the attendance of Harmony’s next of kin and other victims. Montgomery’s defense attorney requested an excuse from his appearance, but the judge denied the request, citing state law. Montgomery faces charges of second-degree murder, assault, witness tampering, and abuse of a corpse related to Harmony’s death in 2019 and disappearance in 2020.
Inspectors ensured the safety of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) at counting centres in Salem, Namakkal, and Dharmapuri districts. Multiple security measures were implemented, including five-layer security for strong rooms and CCTV surveillance with footage access in the control room. Central armed force personnel were deployed on shifts, and political party representatives witnessed the sealing of the strong rooms.
Former President Donald Trump could gain 36 million shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, potentially worth $1.3 billion, if the company’s stock price remains above $12.50 for 20 out of 30 trading days. The 20th trading day falls on Tuesday, and Trump Media’s shares are currently trading at $35.73, down slightly from Friday’s close of $36.38. Trump currently owns approximately 57.6% of Trump Media’s outstanding shares, with the company having a market capitalization of $4.97 billion.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will lead a delegation to the Vatican Climate Summit, focusing on climate resilience and energy governance. The summit, hosted by Pope Francis, will bring together leaders, scientists, and community organizations to address the challenges of climate change.
Gas prices in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland have experienced a significant drop in recent days, with prices now sitting at 203.9 cents per liter. This decline is attributed to a combination of factors, including a decrease in oil prices and increased refinery production in the region. Despite the current relief, experts warn that gas prices may remain volatile in the coming months as the summer driving season approaches.
In the Prayagraj region, only in nine out of 17 Lok Sabha elections have candidates other than the winners and runners-up managed to save their security deposits. This information was revealed after scrutinizing data from the Election Commission for the Lok Sabha elections held from 1952 to 2019.
The National Weather Service has issued an elevated fire danger warning for Carbon, Monroe, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, and Bucks counties in Pennsylvania, effective until 7:15 p.m. on Monday. The warning is due to low humidity, gusty winds, and dry fuels, which increase the risk of fire spread.
