Thu Sep 12 04:36:51 UTC 2024: ## News Headlines: Earthquake Shakes LA, Bon Jovi Helps Woman Off Bridge, and More

**Los Angeles, CA** – A 4.7 magnitude earthquake rattled the Los Angeles area early Thursday morning, shaking Santa Monica’s pier and sending boulders tumbling onto a Malibu road. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the epicenter north of Malibu, with tremors felt as far as Orange County. Thankfully, no injuries or major damages were reported.

**Encino, CA** – Former NFL star Reggie Bush was at his home Tuesday night when three masked men attempted to break in. Luckily, no one was injured and nothing was stolen. Police are investigating the incident.

**Nationwide** – McDonald’s is extending its popular $5 value meal deal through December, keeping customers coming back for more. The deal, introduced in June, helped boost the company’s sales after a disappointing first quarter. Rival fast-food chains like Burger King and Wendy’s are also offering similar deals.

**Paris, France** – The French league’s legal commission has ordered Paris Saint-Germain to pay Kylian Mbappé $61 million in unpaid wages. The star striker, who recently joined Real Madrid, had been in a dispute with his former club over the payment.

**New York City** – Taylor Swift won the Video of the Year award at the MTV Video Music Awards for her song “Fortnight” featuring Post Malone. She also tied Beyoncé’s record for most VMA awards, bringing her total to 30.

**Nashville, TN** – Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi helped talk down a woman who was standing on the ledge of a pedestrian bridge in Nashville. The singer, who was filming a music video at the time, joined a production assistant in persuading the woman to step back from the edge.

**Washington, DC** – This fall’s election could see history made in the U.S. Senate as two Black women, Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware and Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland, are vying for seats. Both candidates are emphasizing the importance of representation and hope to inspire future generations.

**Miami Gardens, FL** – Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is acknowledging that he could have handled his traffic stop better but still insists that one of the officers involved should be fired. The incident escalated quickly after Hill rolled up his car window when instructed to keep it down by officers.

**Apple Valley, MN** – A pair of rare Amur tiger cubs are making their public debut at the Minnesota Zoo, raising hopes for the endangered species. Andrei and Amaliya, born in May to mother Dari, are a valuable addition to the population which is estimated to be around 400-500 in the wild.

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