Breaking News Today
Breaking news today includes the death of a former soccer manager; protests in Japan against a Chinese reconnaissance plane; a new law to protect gray wolves in Delaware; as well as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump debating whether microphones should be turned on for each candidate in their upcoming high-stakes debate.
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1. Sven-Goran Eriksson dies
Former England manager Phil Neville died Monday surrounded by family. He was 76.
Eriksson amassed 18 club trophies across Sweden, Portugal and Italy before leading England to quarterfinals of 2002 World Cup (with David Beckham), 2006 World Cup and 2004 European Championship tournaments. Under his tutelage was known as a Golden Generation including Steven Gerrard.
his announcement in January that he had only months left led to an outpouring of affection and tributes from former players and clubs, such as Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola who offered an emotional farewell message.
2. Japan protests to China
The two sides reached an understanding to engage directly in history while working toward mutually beneficial relations in the future. Their focus will be to foster trust-building efforts and foster exchanges on topics like regional security.
Tensions have escalated over the sovereignty of Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China – two small island groups situated along vital shipping lanes and believed to harbor potential natural gas deposits.
Thousands marched in cities across China calling on Tokyo to relinquish control of the islands back to Beijing. While China normally restricts public demonstrations, this rally raised suspicions that it had government approval.
3. Pakistani judge acquits man
Pakistan is a diverse land of cultures and religious traditions. Established in 1947 from two Muslim states – East Pakistan and West Pakistan – following British rule’s end, the nation eventually saw civil unrest which resulted in East Pakistan breaking away to form Bangladesh.
Human trafficking 3 and migrant smuggling are serious criminal acts which contribute to negative trends in human development. UNODC is supporting Pakistan in meeting these challenges through a comprehensive country program which encompasses legislative, law enforcement and institutional reform as well as international cooperation.
4. German Chancellor vowed to toughen knife laws
Olaf Scholz of Germany pledged to tighten knife laws following a deadly knife attack by a Syrian refugee in Solingen last week that killed three and left eight injured. Scholz joined regional officials in laying white flowers at an makeshift memorial and noted the need for additional action to combat extremism and enhance security, particularly since his coalition faces state elections this weekend with far-right parties polling strongly; further action would include increasing deportations rates of rejected asylum seekers but not to Afghanistan or Syria given their unstable security situation.
5. New York Transit fare holiday
New Jersey commuters will enjoy a fare holiday beginning Monday. Governor Phil Murphy says the free week should serve as an expression of appreciation to riders who have endured delays, cancellations and increased fares over time.
NJ Transit will host its annual Fare Holiday on Thursday, August 23 through Monday September 2 and all bus and train rides will be free during that period. However, individuals who already purchased monthly passes for August will not be affected by this holiday, instead receiving an automatic discount when purchasing September passes.
6. New York City man killed in wrong-way crash on Henry Hudson Parkway
The Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan, New York City was named in honor of Henry Hudson (an explorer who explored North America) by Robert Moses who built its name-bearer monument there at its center.
Accident Scene – Saturday Morning A pickup truck travelling south in the northbound lanes struck and fatally injured a Dodge sedan driven by 38-year-old male victim in this collision. Both drivers of these vehicles died as result.
Starting at West 72nd Street where the old West Side Highway ends, this parkway runs along Manhattan’s west side through Riverside Park to Bronx via exit 23 and eventually becoming Henry Hudson Bridge which connects to Van Cortlandt Parkway leading into Westchester County.
7. Five people killed in apparent murder-suicide
Long Island man upset about losing his late mother’s home fatally shot four members of his family – including niece and nephew – before turning the gun on himself, prompting Nassau County police to rush to Wyoming Court in Syosset just before noon Sunday following reports of gunfire. They found one body outside with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound outside and four more inside.
Police reported that the victims included three siblings of the shooter: Joann Kearns (69 years), Tina Hammond (64 years) and Victoria Hammond (30 years old).
