Billie Eilish has raised concern among fans by posting pictures of visible bite marks on her skin (Picture: John Salangsang/REX/Shutterstock) Billie Eilish has sparked concern among fans after sharing a series of Instagram photos showcasing her Independence Day celebrations. Among the images, two attracted particular attention due to what appeared to be bite marks on […]
Campbell teenager races to World Skate Games in Rome
Fifteen-year-old Campbell resident Leiola Kahaku is a champion slalom rider, but not on skis. She speeds downhill on four wheels, a skill that’s earned her a spot on the 2024 National Slalom Skateboarding Team. Kahaku will be part of the U.S. delegation to the World Skate Games in and around Rome, Italy, Sept. 6-22. There are […]
San Jose teen, 14, wins Young Birder of the Year Award
The American Birding Association (ABA) named Chris Henry, 14, of San Jose a Young Birder of the Year for 2024. The ABA’s Young Birder of the Year program is part of a broader suite of initiatives for preteens and teens with an interest in wild birds and their habitats. To qualify for the award, Henry […]
Mum chose to be euthanised to ‘punish husband who got custody of their children’
Catherine Kassenoff and her husband Allan were embroiled in an ugly legal battle which ended in the worst way possible (Picture: Facebook) A mum who took her own life at a suicide clicinc in Switzerland did it as a final punishment to her estranged husband for getting custody of their three children, it’s been claimed. […]
Shopping centre catches fire as huge plumes of smoke rise into the sky
The incident at the Lakeside Shopping Centre (Picture: @marcdanstevens; @GrantSRivers) Flames are rising from the top floor of a shopping centre in Thurrock, Essex. Footage circulating online shows a fire raging at Lakeside Shopping Centre earlier this afternoon. The domed ceiling of a building next to the car park is seen engulfed in flames. Metro.co.uk […]
Family Giving Tree CEO set to step down after 34 years
After 34 years at the helm of Family Giving Tree, founder and CEO Jennifer Cullenbine is set to retire at the end of the year. Cullenbine, affectionately known as the “Queen Elf,” founded the Milpitas-based nonprofit 35 years ago. Under her leadership, Family Giving Tree (FGT) has served 2.25 million community members through its annual […]
Girl, 15, sneaks off to Turkey for boob job that went horribly wrong
Dr Marc Pacifico says botched plastic surgery abroad is placing an immense strain on the NHS (Picture: Chris Jewers; Emily Harding) A top UK surgeon has spoken about pressure on the NHS from Brits needing help to fix botched surgery abroad. One case study featured a 15-year-old girl who’d snuck off to Turkey for breast […]
Sky F1 host Martin Brundle has awkward encounter with Labour minister ahead of British Grand Prix
Martin Brundle was intercepted by a new government minister (Photo: Sky Sports) Sky Sports F1’s Martin Brundle had yet another awkward grid walk encounter before the British Grand Prix – this time with a new Labour minister. Brundle’s pre-race gridwalks are part of F1 legend, with the former driver turned pundit interviewing celebrities and drivers […]
Proposed demolition of Ace Hardware in Los Gatos draws concern
A proposal for a new housing development that would result in the demolition of a long-standing hardware store in Los Gatos has locals concerned. The developer, Arya Properties LLC, submitted a formal application in May for a seven-story project that will include 182 residential units, 37 of which will be affordable housing, along with commercial […]
Rob Burrow funeral: Hundreds line streets to pay tribute to rugby league legend and MND campaigner
Rob Burrow’s funeral was held at the Pontefract Crematorium on Sunday (PA) Crowds gathered to pay their respect to Leeds Rhinos legend and MND campaigner Rob Burrow ahead of his funeral service on Sunday. Burrow died at the age of 41 last month having been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2019, two years after […]
Summer construction projects planned at Sunnyvale schools
Campus construction The Sunnyvale School District is undertaking a plethora of construction projects on its campuses this summer, with the goal of completing them before staff and students return in August. To extend the life of its asphalt surfaces, the district is performing slurry seal maintenance on its campuses, with a color slurry option designed […]
Two boys, 13 and 17, die in motorbike crash
Police are appealing for witnesses of the fatal crash (Picture: Google) Two teenage boys have died while ‘travelling on the same motorcycle’ in Country Durham. Police are appealing for dashcam footage and witnesses of the crash, which killed a 17-year-old and a 13-year-old. Emergency services took one of the boys to Royal Victoria Infirmary where […]