8 WASHINGTON - Markeith Muskelly, a barber who has spent half his 52 years cutting hair in Southeast Washington D.C., has seen people get shot on the street outside the shop where he works. Last fall, he saw a man die there. Fifteen bullets fired. The cracks of gunfire stick with him, the sound of a neighborhood under threat. "It is like a rack of firecracker sounds," said Muskelly, who works at Unique Cutz on Benning Road. "You go to work and you see someone get killed. How would it impact you?" The shop is tucked into a corner of the Benco Shopping Center, a mainstay in the Marshall Heights neighborhood for six decades. Its plate-glass window has long offered a view of one of the most dangerous streets in the District. A rising number of shootings in cities nationwide has led to more deaths, left communities including the District struggling to quell gun violence and put residents on edge. Late on July 16, a …
Royal Family news – Selfish Prince Harry ‘doesn’t give a DAMN about Queen, Charles or William & could destroy them all’
PRINCE Harry 'doesn't give a damn' about the Queen, Prince Charles or Prince William, a royal author has claimed. The Duke of Sussex announced earlier this week that he was writing a bombshell memoir that would reveal his personal opinions on Megxit and life as a senior royal. The shock news has reportedly left the Royal Family shaken and in a state of panic about exactly what secrets Harry may end up revealing. Now in a TV interview royal author Robert Jobson claimed that releasing the book showed Harry simply didn't care about his family's feelings and could end up destroying them while airing his views. "I'm just intrigued by it, I'm looking forward to it, to reading it, I think it's going to have a massive impact upon the Royal Family and certainly upon the relationships with his brother going forward," "But what it does show is really Harry does not give a damn actually about the feelings of his grandmother or his brother or his father . "He …
Meghan Markle latest news – Duchess ‘heading for bitter regret when harsh reality of burning bridges finally hits home’
MEGHAN Markle faces bitter regret when the reality of constantly burning bridges finally hits home, an expert has claimed. The Duchess of Sussex has repeatedly fallen out with family and friends over the years - but her most high profile relationship breakdown has been with members of Prince Harry 's family. That crisis reached an ugly head when Meghan and Harry appeared in a bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey earlier this year, in which Meghan didn't hold back on giving her in laws a tongue lashing. But royal author Tom Quinn is convinced Meghan will be left with bitter regret when the harsh reality of burning so many bridges finally hits home. “I think that she thought when she entered the Royal Family she could shake them up and they would love it, she would do things Meghan’s way," Tom told Channel 5's 'Meghan at 40: The Climb To Power' documentary. "When that didn’t happen and she came up against what she saw as the forces of reaction it made her so …
Sadio Mane sends warning to Premier League after summer break gives Reds man confidence
Sadio Mane has warned the rest of the Premier League he is ready to get back to his best this season after a summer of rest. The Liverpool forward still managed 16 goals in all competitions last term. But it was the first time he dipped under 20 goals in a campaign since he debut season at Anfield. Mane, 29, said: “It was not my best season, which I know. “Like I always said, it can happen in football but I think it won’t be the same [next] season. “For sure, I am more ready, mentally, physically, everything, so I think it will be for myself an exciting season.” This summer is the first where Mane has not had tournament football, an injury to recover from or a shortened break like last summer. In April of the 2016-17 season, during which he played at the Africa Cup of Nations, Mane underwent knee surgery so spent time in rehab while others were on holiday. The Senegal ace played at the 2018 World Cup and then at the Africa Cup of Nations in the …
Justin Bieber sends fans into meltdown as he teases baby joy in cryptic post
Justin Bieber has sent social media into meltdown after he shared a cryptic caption which hinted that the couple might be becoming parents. The 27-year-old Baby musician, who has been married to Hailey Baldwin since 2018, took to Instagram on Monday to share a cute snap alongside his wife. In the snap, Hailey modelled a tight-fitting crop top and bikini bottoms as well as a cute summer hat and sunglasses. Her husband also made the most of the sunny weather with a pair of shorts, a patterned shirt and shades. While the couple appeared to be closer than ever as they enjoyed a romantic holiday in Mexico, followers were more distracted by his caption. Alongside the black and white snap, the musician simply wrote: "mom and dad." Instagram It didn't take long for the Instagram post to be littered with comments from fans who demanded more explanation about the caption. "Wait what? MOM AND DAD?!" added one follower. Another added: "Wait is hailey pregnant." A third …
Omagh ruling: Victims’ families and politicians react
Published 4 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics The Troubles Victims and politicians have been reacting to a High Court judge ruling that there was a real prospect the 1998 Omagh bombing could have been prevented. The case was brought by Michael Gallagher, whose son Aiden was one of the victims of the bombing. The 29 victims of the Real IRA attack included a woman pregnant with twins. It was the biggest single atrocity in the history of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. The summary of judgement Linda White Ms White's father and brother, Fred and Bryan White had just returned from holiday when they were killed in the explosion. She described the High Court findings as "devastating day". "To think they didn't have to die in the way they did, the fact that it could have been prevented and to be told that …
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Technology has growing role in corralling US West wildfires
3 SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As drought- and wind-driven wildfires have become more dangerous across the American West in recent years, firefighters have tried to become smarter in how they prepare. They’re using new technology and better positioning of resources in a bid to keep small blazes from erupting into mega-fires like the ones that torched a record 4% of California last year, or the nation’s biggest wildfire this year that has charred a section of Oregon, half the size of Rhode Island. There have been 730 more wildfires in California so far this year than last, an increase of about 16%. But nearly triple the area has burned — 470 square miles (1,200 square kilometers). Catching fires more quickly gives firefighters a better chance of keeping them small. That includes using new fire behavior computer modeling that can help assess risks before fires start, then project their path and growth. When “critical weather” is predicted — hot, …
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Banks warned over £100 charge for petrol at Tesco and Sainsbury’s that’s enraging drivers
BANKS have been warned to take action over a £100 pre-authorisation fee at supermarket fuel pumps that has caused “widespread confusion” among drivers. The system, which is called a “pre-authorisation check”, sees £99 withheld from the customer's account when they pay for fuel using pay at the pump services. It is aimed at clamping down on theft and stopping motorists with insufficient funds in their bank accounts from filling up their cars. To use pay at the pump service, customers must enter their card and PIN before being able to fill up with fuel. The service station then runs a "pre-authorisation" check to "ring-fence" a specific amount of cash to ensure you have enough funds. Your card is then charged the true cost depending on how much you fill up and the rest of the money should be released back into your account immediately. The cash doesn't leave the cardholder’s account but they also can't spend it until it's been released. But many people have been …
England defender Ben Chilwell hooks up with US influencer Kelsey Calemine
CHELSEA left-back Ben Chilwell has caught the eye of stunning US influencer Kelsey Calemine. My spies spotted the England international with his arm around the beauty at the popular Principote Beach Club. They were seen deep in conversation and looked like they had really hit it off. But whether it’s a holiday romance or has long-term potential remains to be seen. My insider added: “It has been a tough few months and they needed to unwind after the pressures of the Euros before the season starts again. “Kelsey is stunning, so it’s no wonder that she caught his eye. “She is there on holiday with pals too, having flown in from the States. “But they have followed each other on social media and it seems like they’re keen to stay in touch.” He is believed to have stayed single since splitting from Love Island star Joanna Chimondes in 2018 , a year before she entered the ITV2 villa. But it doesn’t seem like that’s put him off dating another influencer. …
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Bombshell raids to find Matt Hancock whistleblower blasted as ‘chilling’ for press freedom by minister
BOMBSHELL raids to find the Matt Hancock whistleblower could have a “chilling effect” on public interest journalism, a minister has warned. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden wrote to investigators demanding assurances they are not trampling over the rights of the free press. Mr Hancock quit as Health Secretary after The Sun revealed shocking CCTV footage showing him snogging aide Gina Coladangelo at his government offices — in a breach of lockdown rules. The Information Commissioner’s Office sparked fury by raiding homes and seizing computers in their search for the whistleblower. Mr Dowden warned Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham the case raises “important questions” of “freedom of speech”. He wrote: “As I am sure you will agree, free speech and a free press are the cornerstones of our liberties and democracy. “Legal protections for them will be further strengthened through protections in our Online Safety Bill, including a specific carve out for journalistic …