Author: The West News

Two men are stranded in the Tasman Sea after a sailboat is damaged by heavy weather After heavy weather damaged the boat’s steering and led the vessel to take on a substantial quantity of water in the Tasman Sea, two men in their 70s were stranded on board for about 36 hours. A member of the crew’s family notified the Australian Maritime Safety Authority at 3 a.m. on Monday that the boat was in danger owing to the weather. At 5 a.m. on Monday, the men, who were making the journey from New Zealand to Australia, activated their distress signal.…

What is AWP | PAW? The AWP is a specific weapon used on Counter-Strike, and PAW is a skin — currently one of the top-selling and trading skins. This weapon and skin is a favorite amongst some top players. PAW is made up of a bunch of cartoonish-looking dog and cat combinations. Some animals displayed wear a hoodie, sunglasses or face masks. Rarity comes into play when a certain design appears on well-visible areas on the weapon. There might be a number displayed in line with the buttstock, and they match up, giving it one of a thousand distinct patterns.…

2 people have died and 5 have been injured in a mass shooting in Virginia Seven people, including several college students, were shot overnight in Norfolk, Virginia, according to local authorities. According to Norfolk police, at 12 a.m. ET, officers were called to the 5000 block of Killam Avenue, where they found four women and three men who had been shot. All seven victims were taken to hospitals. Police in Norfolk say that both Zabre Miller, 25, and Angelia McKnight, 19, died from their injuries. Norfolk State University stated that some of the victims were college students, while it was…

The Memphis authorities have arrested Cleotha Abston for the abduction of Eliza Fletcher The kidnapper of missing Memphis educator Eliza Fletcher has been apprehended. Cleotha Abston, 38, was arrested early Sunday and accused with aggravated kidnapping and tampering with evidence, according to a press release from Memphis police. Abston allegedly did not want to help investigators find out where Fletcher was, as evidenced by the records. According to the documentation, the kidnapping was forceful and may have led to significant injuries. On Saturday, when the SUV linked to the case was discovered, police said they arrested Abston. The Shelby County…

In Saskatchewan, 10 people were killed in apparent random stabbings Authorities in Canada’s Saskatchewan province reported 10 deaths and 15 injuries from stabbings on Sunday. Authorities advised inhabitants of the province to consider staying indoors because two suspects were still at large. At least 15 persons were sent to hospitals after the attacks, which took place during 13 different places on Sunday morning in James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, authorities said at a press briefing. Authorities speculated that more people travelled in private vehicles to get medical care. On Sunday night, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted, “The attacks in…

Eternatus was Shiny Locked when Pokemon Sword & Shield was introduced. Even though its form was in the code, players couldn’t find a Shiny Eternatus. Three years after Pokemon Sword & Shield’s release, Shiny Eternatus is available. Get the exclusive GameStop shine! Eternatus is the third legendary and final boss of 2019’s Pokemon Sword & Shield. But for the Shiny Hunters, it was simply another obstacle to overcome. How to get Shiny Eternatus at GameStop Shiny Eternatus distribution will begin on September 18 and end on October 1. GameFreak has never distributed an Eternatus during an event. Only GameStop stores…

Suppose you can’t get enough of the Westeros drama this autumn. In that case, you can enjoy the Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon, which will give you a deeper insight into the historical civil war that tore apart the House Targaryen, taking place two hundred years before the events of the GoT series. To help you get prepared for the series, we found some intriguing facts about House Targaryen that will pique your interest. They married among themselves The Targaryen family tree would use some fresh blood. Literary! It is well known that they used to…

Lufthansa planes are grounded as pilots increase salary demands Pilots of Germany’s largest airline, Lufthansa, went on strike for a day on Friday in an effort to get better working conditions and remuneration. According to the airline, the walkout caused the cancellation of almost 800 flights out of Frankfurt and Munich, its two largest hubs. It was stated that over 100,000 travellers would be impacted. According to Lufthansa, they offered a one-time raise of 900 euros ($900), which works out to a 5% raise for experienced pilots and an 18% raise for new entrants. The pilots’ organisation, Vereinigung Cockpit, has…

Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernandez escapes murder attempt On the evening of Thursday, September 1, an assassination attempt was narrowly avoided on Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner in front of her residence in Buenos Aires. Social media users witnessed the official leaving her vehicle just as a man walked up to her and pointed a gun at her head. The weapon, however, was obviously not properly loaded, as he was unable to fire it. Although the vice president’s security detail would not have been able to stop an attack on the wife of former president Néstor Kirchner had the…

Interstate 5 is closed due to a wildfire in Los Angeles County Because of a fire in California, a major thoroughfare in the Los Angeles area has been closed. Congestion on a major artery in and out of Los Angeles County was caused when the freeway I-5 shut down all northbound and southbound lanes. L.A. County Fire Department reports that the fire has spread to 165 acres and is completely out of control. The holiday weekend is when the heat dome over California is predicted to reach its peak. The National Weather Service reported lunchtime temperatures near the fire to…