Christopher Bucktin, a seasoned journalist with over 25 years of experience, previously recognized as Reporter of the Year by Press Gazette, has transitioned to the role of US Editor since relocating to the United States in 2013. Known for breaking impactful news stories and conducting investigations into significant events such as the Trump administration and the Jeffrey Epstein case, Bucktin contributes weekly columns to the Daily Mirror, Daily Star, and Reach’s regional titles.
Jesse Watters, a host on Fox News, made a spectacle over a malfunctioning elevator, likening it to a global crisis. Following President Donald Trump’s encounter with a stalled escalator at the UN, Watters suggested it could have been a deliberate act of “sabotage” and ominously remarked, “Daddy’s not happy.”
Watters proposed drastic measures in response to the incident, including the idea of leaving the UN or even resorting to bombing it. Despite acknowledging potential consequences, such as fallout due to the UN’s New York location, Watters’ reaction seemed exaggerated for what was merely a minor mechanical issue dismissed by Trump with a light-hearted comment about a “bad escalator and a bad teleprompter.”
*** In Minnesota, zookeepers have devised an innovative solution to address the proliferation of oversized goldfish in US waterways by repurposing them as food. The local zoo is experimenting with feeding these invasive pet discards, which grow significantly when released into rivers, to animals like bears and otters. Zoo nutritionist Kelly Kappen mentioned that the initial outcomes are positive, albeit at the expense of the goldfish, now transformed from unwanted pets to readily available meals.
*** A teaching assistant in South Carolina has been removed from their position after allegedly engaging in disruptive behavior involving a “poop spray” at West Florence High School. Alexander Paul Robertson Lewis, aged 32, faces accusations of repeatedly using a foul-smelling prank product, causing discomfort among students, some of whom required medical attention. The school incurred a repair cost of £41,000 for its conditioning system as a result of Lewis’s actions. The sheriff’s office has charged Lewis with disturbing schools and malicious injury to property, highlighting the costly repercussions of inappropriate conduct.
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Residents of a San Francisco suburb are on edge due to a rogue squirrel causing havoc and sending individuals, including two victims, to the emergency room. Described as a “very mean squirrel,” it has been attacking unsuspecting locals by clawing, biting, and displaying aggressive behavior. The community has issued warnings through flyers, alerting residents to the presence of the aggressive squirrel, which has escalated from being merely mischievous to exhibiting dangerous behavior.
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Hershey, the chocolate manufacturer, emerged victorious as a judge dismissed a lawsuit alleging that Reese’s Halloween packaging was deceptive. Consumers had raised concerns that the festive designs on the wrappers did not correspond to the appearance of the chocolates inside, lacking the expected features like jack-o’-lantern mouths and ghostly eyes. US District Judge Melissa Damian ruled that while the unwrapped chocolates might lack the holiday-themed appearance, they still retained their inherent value and taste, reassuring consumers that the products remained true to their essence despite any perceived discrepancies.
