President Joe Biden nominates African American General Charles Brown to head the U.S military. General Charles ‘CQ’ Brown praised for his accomplishment as a career pilot, amongst other challenges, also stood up against racism. His confirmation, alongside Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, would also mark the first time in history that African Americans simultaneously hold both … Read more
British Airways have been forced to cancel flights over technical issues on Friday, leaving passengers stranded. The cancellation had began on Thursday afternoon, affecting at least 50 flights. In an official statement released shortly before 10 pm on Thursday, British Airways acknowledged the technical issue. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Heathrow Airport in London witnessed … Read more
Bolivia Parliament erupted in chaos as rival lawmakers engaged in a brawl over the fate of a jailed governor. The confrontation occurred when pro-government MPs attempted to snatch placards held up by opposition members with messages denouncing the existence of political prisoners. The fight, involving around 20 lawmakers, quickly escalated as punches and kicks were … Read more
Chinese authorities have reported an alarming case in which a scammer utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to deceive a businessman. The victim, identified only as Guo, received a video call last month from an individual who appeared and sounded exactly like a close friend. However, unbeknownst to Guo, the caller was an imposter employing “smart AI … Read more
UK annual inflation rate drops to a 13-month low of 8.7 percent in April. This could be perceived as due to weaker energy prices compared to prices of the previous year. Grant Fitzner, the Chief Economist at the ONS, noted that while the inflation rate had decreased, prices still remained significantly higher than the same … Read more
Fire razed a school in Guyana on Monday. The fire killed at least 19 people, mostly girls. Guyana is a country in South America. Eko Hot Blog reports that the deadly fire at a school dormitory in Guyana appears to have been started by a student who was angry her phone had been confiscated, according … Read more
TikTok has resorted to legal action to seek justice following a result law by the State of Montana to ban the platform in the State. Montana became the first state to ban TikTok in the U.S after its Governor, Greg Gianforte signed the bill into law. Governor Gianforte cited concerns over the protection of Montanans’ … Read more
President Joe Biden and Republican leader Kevin McCarthy have engaged in talks over the US debt ceiling. Negotiations are ongoing between Democrats and Republicans, with both sides remaining far apart in their demands. The situation has rattled financial markets, with a deal still proving elusive. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Joe Biden and Republican … Read more
The deceased were trying to watch a local match between Alianza and FAS, two of the most popular football teams in El Salvador. A stampede occurred after a large number of fans tried to enter the venue when the gates had been closed. The match was suspended after ten minutes. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a striking display of national introspection, one of Australia’s most esteemed television journalists, Stan Grant, has resigned from his show due to the racial abuse he endures as an Indigenous man in the public eye. Stan Grant, an award-winning journalist working for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), revealed … Read more
Earlier this year, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced recalls of several eye drop brands. The brands were linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant bacteria responsible for deaths and multiple cases of people going blind. 81 cases have been recorded in 18 states in the US. Eko Hot Blog reports that the outbreak … Read more
An additional person has died in an outbreak linked to contaminated eye drops and more people are reporting they’ve lost their vision. The number of deaths has risen to four, according to an update issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday and first reported by ABC News. At least one of … Read more
David Miranda, a Brazilian politician, has passed away at the age of 37 after a nine-month struggle in intensive care. Miranda was one of the first openly gay city councilors in Rio de Janeiro and served in Brazil’s congress from 2019. His death has led to tributes online, as he was known for his passion … Read more
2 lose their lives on Mount Everest climbing expedition. Among the recent casualties are a 58-year-old Indian woman, and a Nepali team member involved in clearing trash from the mountain. Around five climbers lose their lives during each spring climbing season. EKO HOT BLOG in a tragic turn of events, two additional climbers have lost … Read more
Heavy flooding and mudslides in Italy’s northern Emilia Romagna region have caused at least eight deaths and compelled over 13,000 residents to evacuate. The region is undergoing a red alert for life-threatening weather events due to prolonged drought. Over 600 firefighters have been deployed to help with evacuations following the Po River bursting its banks. … Read more
The absurd but dangerous legal crusade by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election was mostly laughed out of court. But a rare judge who sided with the GOP quest is now eyeing a more powerful perch in a race that has flown somewhat under the radar. Pennsylvania appeals court Judge Patricia … Read more
A Dallas, Texas grand jury has decided not to bring charges in the death of DeeDee Hall, a transgender woman who died after an encounter with police last year. Hall, 47, had been restrained by police who responded to a report that she was causing a disturbance at a business May 26, TV station WFAA … Read more
The gunman who on Monday shot and killed three people and wounded multiple others, including two law enforcement officers, in Farmington, New Mexico, was 18 years old, the deputy police chief told reporters. Police didn’t say what kind of weapon the gunman used before he was killed by responding officers. Farmington police Deputy Chief Baric … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Texas officials have reported one person dead and at least 10 people hospitalised after a tornado touched down in the state overnight on Saturday. The EF1 tornado touched down in Laguna Heights, a community on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico about 180 miles from the city of Corpus … Read more
Carroll had claimed that Trump raped her in a New York department store dressing room in the mid-1990s. The former US president denied the claim, saying she isn’t his type. Although a jury dismissed Carroll’s rape claim, they found the former US president liable for sexual abuse. Eko Hot Blog reports that former US President … Read more