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Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in San Francisco is to close by the end of 2026, bringing the curtain down on the long-running tourist attraction at Fisherman’s Wharf. The museum, at 175 Jefferson Street, has been a fixture in the waterfront district for nearly 60 years. Ripley’s president, Jim Pattison Jr, said the exact closing date had not yet been finalised. The attraction opened on 2 February 1967 and is known for its collection of unusual artefacts, interactive displays and a 2,000-square-foot mirror maze. It currently features more than 400 exhibits. In a statement, Mr Pattison said the company had…

An Australian-Bangladeshi man charged with attempting to bribe police has denied any involvement in the suspected murder of his estranged wife in Bangladesh. Awlad Hossain, 51, is accused of transferring about $90,000 to associates in Bangladesh and directing them to use the money to bribe local police involved in the investigation into Rehana Parvin’s death. Ms Parvin, a dual national, was found dead by Bangladeshi police in September 2024. Around the same time, a missing-person report was lodged with Queensland Police concerning an Australian overseas. Hossain’s lawyer, Torik Dib, told reporters outside Brisbane Magistrates Court on Wednesday that his client…

A person associated with Van Buskirk Elementary School in Tucson has tested positive for tuberculosis, prompting health officials to assess pupils and staff who may have been exposed. The Tucson Unified School District informed families on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, saying it was working with the Pima County Health Department to identify people who may have had significant contact with the individual. The person’s identity has not been disclosed. The district said the case involved active tuberculosis, which can spread through the air between people who share indoor spaces for prolonged periods. Officials stressed that the incident was not being…

A man accused of throwing a plate of nachos at a woman and child at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is expected to face assault charges, police have said. The alleged incident occurred at about 8pm on Saturday during or after Hawthorn’s nine-point defeat by Brisbane. Neither the woman nor child was injured, but the woman reported the matter to police the following day. A 34-year-old Seaford man was interviewed on Tuesday and is expected to be charged with two counts of aggravated unlawful assault and discharging a missile. The game ended with dozens of fans throwing cans and bottles at…

A 21-year-old woman was killed by a car while walking to a bus stop in Milwaukee on Tuesday morning, according to her loved ones. The crash happened at about 5.53am on 22 September in the 9200 block of West Hampton Avenue, near the city’s Timmerman Airport. Police said a car travelling west on Hampton Avenue struck the pedestrian. Emergency crews attempted life-saving measures, but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The driver, a 34-year-old man, remained at the scene and is co-operating with investigators, Milwaukee Police Department said. Part of Hampton Avenue was…

Xpeng has confirmed pricing for its new 2027 L03 medium SUV, with the model set to cost under $42,000 and be available in both electric and range-extender versions. The range-extender powertrain is expected to offer more than 1,000km of combined range, giving the L03 a longer-distance option alongside its fully electric variant. The announcement establishes the Xpeng L03 as a medium SUV with a choice of powertrains and a starting price below $42,000.

A 20-year-old Houston-area man facing three felony charges after a Humble police dog was released during his arrest has denied attacking an officer or interfering with the K-9. Christopher Cevilla was detained at the Township Apartments in Humble on 1 September after a dispute involving his brother and sister. Relatives who were present began recording as officers arrived, including a K-9 unit. Cevilla is charged with assaulting a public servant, retaliation and interference with a police service animal. Police filings allege he threatened to kill an officer and grabbed and pushed the dog’s head during the confrontation. He rejects that…

Marc Robertson has been sentenced to five years and six months in prison for the manslaughter of his former partner’s new boyfriend in a spontaneous knife attack in Victoria. The 43-year-old pleaded guilty to killing Aaron Grant, who was dating the mother of Robertson’s four children. With time already served, he will be eligible for parole in June 2028. Victorian Supreme Court Justice Amanda Fox said Robertson did not intend to kill Mr Grant and had not planned to use the large knife he took to a home in Seymour. Robertson went to the property in the early hours of…

Six Dallas police officers have been disciplined over their handling of a fatal crash that involved former Dallas Police Association president Jaime Castro, with investigators finding 14 violations in total. One sergeant has been suspended for eight days, while two other officers received shorter suspensions. A second sergeant and two officers were issued written reprimands. The officers may appeal the disciplinary decisions. Dallas police discipline follows fatal Northwest Highway crash The action comes more than 18 months after 25-year-old Atianna Washington was killed on 15 March 2025 while attempting to cross West Northwest Highway in north-west Dallas. Castro, then a…

A Hawthorn fan who allegedly threw nachos at a Brisbane-supporting family at the MCG is expected to face three charges, including two counts of aggravated unlawful assault. Victoria Police said a 34-year-old Seaford man had been interviewed and was expected to be charged on summons over the incident, which happened after Brisbane’s preliminary-final victory over Hawthorn on Saturday, 19 September. Investigators allege a 47-year-old woman and an eight-year-old child were standing at the conclusion of the match when a plate of food was thrown at them at about 8pm. Neither was injured, and the woman reported the incident to police…