August 2023

Tragically, Andrew Mettler, a 33-year old pilot was killed when the F-18 fighter jet he was flying crashed off the San Diego coastline. Mettler was assigned to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing stationed at El Toro Marine Base. He had been with the Marines since July, 2010 and leaves behind his wife, Melissa, and two young children. A memorial has been planned and one of his commander’s praised Mettler’s service for his country as “exemplary”.

Gabriel Whitaker 28/08/2023

Pandora, a jeweller located on Oxford Street, has said that the rumors that the popular shopping destinational street is dying are wrong. They said the footfall numbers had not dropped significantly and claimed that the street has been successful in adapting to modern trends like updates to commercial shops and online shopping. Oxford Street is still seen as an attractive shopping location with plenty of potential for businesses.

Alexander Eastwood 28/08/2023

Week 1 of the 2023 college football season has some marquee matchups with LSU and Utah being the favorites. This week will see a handful of big games such as Clemson vs Florida and Ohio State vs TCU. The full schedule has been released and odds from a variety of books are now available.

Xavier Whitman 28/08/2023

Dear Abby recently responded to a question from a frustrated reader who felt limited by her plain phone. Abby suggested that the reader research smartphone options in her budget and posted a website to aid in her search. The reader should also explore what features they want to prioritize as this can help narrow down the different phone models available within their price range.

Nathaniel Caldwell 28/08/2023

The stock market continued to see record highs on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising more than 500 points due to tech stocks continuing to climb. Investors were looking for companies that could weather the current economic climate being affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The Nasdaq Composite saw a new high in intraday trading Friday as tech stocks led the market.

Grace Montgomery 28/08/2023

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is making a return to the music scene with a set of new rock-orchestra hits. TSO has returned in 2020 with their new album, “Christmas Eve and Other Stories: The Ghost of Christmas Eve,” which features classic holiday songs as well as a few originals. This new album is sure to be a holiday staple for many fans around the world.

Amelia Kensington 28/08/2023

WWE and the NFL have announced that they are collaborating to create officially licensed NFL Legacy title belts. These title belts include iconic NFL team logos and details that match each team’s unique style, color and culture. This marks the first time the NFL has launched an officially licensed WWE title belt.

Charlotte Blakeley 28/08/2023

Trypophobia is an irrational fear of small clustered holes, such as those seen in a honeycomb or the skin of a strawberry. It is a fear that has begun to gain awareness, with many individuals feeling fear or disgust when confronted with these images. People with trypophobia have reported feelings of tingling or crawling sensations, which can range from mild discomfort to extreme levels of distress.

Caleb Holloway 28/08/2023

India is set to launch their first space based observatory on September 2nd which will be used to study the Sun. The mission, known as Aditya-L1, will be India’s first mission to observe the Sun and according to the Indian Space Research Organization, will give a better understanding of the activity of the Sun. Once the satellite is deployed, it is expected to operate for at least 3 years.

Ava Harringto 28/08/2023

The Pro Football Focus NFL Preseason Team of the Year for 2023 includes the league’s best players for the preseason thus far. These players are selected based on their overall performance this year, with awards going to top players in each position. This list encapsulates the highest performing players heading into the regular season.

Xavier Whitman 28/08/2023