This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. WASHINGTON — Congress has approved $200 million in security assistance for the Baltic states as Russian activity along NATO’s eastern flank intensifies. The funding, approved this week as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Act secures continued US backing for … Read more...Read More
This article was originallypublishedby Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. WASHINGTON — Congress has approved $200 million in security assistance for the Baltic states as Russian activity along NATOs eastern flank intensifies. The funding, approved this week as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Act secures continued US backing for … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. When a Russian “nesting-doll” satellite maneuvered into close proximity to a US satellite last June, it was the latest move in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse in space. Cosmos 2558 had been observed shadowing USA 326 ever since being launched in 2022. … Read more...Read More
This article was originallypublishedby Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. When a Russian nesting-doll satellite maneuvered into close proximity to a US satellite last June, it was the latest move in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse in space. Cosmos 2558 had been observed shadowing USA 326 ever since being launched in 2022. … Read more...Read More
A video shows a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper firing shots at a moving vehicle after it allegedly rammed into a law enforcement vehicle during a “pursuit” that was “initiated” by the Texas Department of Public Safety and aided by U.S. Border Patrol agents on Saturday. The video, which was shared on X, formerly … Read more...Read More
A video shows a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper firing shots at a moving vehicle after it allegedly rammed into a law enforcement vehicle during a “pursuit” that was “initiated” by the Texas Department of Public Safety and aided by U.S. Border Patrol agents on Saturday. The video, which was shared on X, formerly … Read more...Read More
Democrat policies in Washington state are facing criticism as a less restrictive alternative housing site has been proposed for housing up to five sexually violent predators in Kennewick, which has large population of children. In a press release last week, Republican lawmakers in Washington warned that a home in Kennewick is currently being considered for … Read more...Read More
New documents released by the U.S. Justice Department allegedly expose Virgin Islands Delegate Stacey Plaskett, a Democrat, for being linked to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted child sex offender and former financier who died in 2019. In a Friday press release, the Justice Department announced the public release of more than 3 million pages related to … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has once again warned Tehran that the Pentagon is “more than prepared” to take action if Iran refuses to negotiate over its nuclear program. “The President’s been clear from the beginning, as he was before Midnight Hammer. … Read more...Read More
This article was originallypublishedby Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has once again warned Tehran that the Pentagon is “more than prepared” to take action if Iran refuses to negotiate over its nuclear program. “The Presidents been clear from the beginning, as he was before Midnight Hammer. … Read more...Read More
Vernon Davis, a Super Bowl champion and former star tight end for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League (NFL), is reportedly facing charges of assault and battery after allegedly assaulting a woman during an argument over abortion. According to a criminal complaint filed on January 8 and obtained by TMZ Sports, the … Read more...Read More
Temporary Duty assignments in Germany often place service members in the Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC), home to Ramstein Air Base. Even on short assignments, housing choices still matter. TDY lodging near Ramstein can work differently than what many travelers expect. On-base availability is limited and off-base lodging is a common part of the TDY experience. … Read more...Read More
Maryland Democrats pushed legislation this week to prevent local law enforcement officials from cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials in the state. The legislation comes as the Department of Homeland Security is moving forward with a new processing facility in Baltimore. In a Wednesday press release, Maryland’s Washington County confirmed that it … Read more...Read More
A new surveillance video shows a suspect being body-slammed to the ground by a bystander after the suspect breached a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoint at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in October. According to Fox 5, the surveillance video, which was obtained as part of a public records request, shows the suspect, identified … Read more...Read More
A male suspect was arrested on Wednesday after impersonating a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent and trying to break Luigi Mangione, the suspected assassin of deceased UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, out of the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York. The suspect was armed with a pizza cutter and a barbecue fork. According to … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. US President Donald Trump said Iran is “talking seriously” with the United States following his threats of renewed military action and amid the buildup of a US “armada” in the tense Middle East region. Tehran is “talking to us, and we’ll see … Read more...Read More
This article was originallypublishedby Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. US President Donald Trump said Iran is “talking seriously” with the United States following his threats of renewed military action and amid the buildup of a US “armada” in the tense Middle East region. Tehran is talking to us, and we’ll see … Read more...Read More
Military cadets recently spoke out after Democrats in Virginia introduced legislation last week that could revoke state funding for the Virginia Military Institute, which could lead to the closing of the military school. Last week, the Democrat-run Virginia General Assembly introduced two bills that could have a major impact on the Virginia Military Institute. House … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump warned Iran that the U.S. military could launch a “far worse” attack against the Middle Eastern nation if it refuses to “make a deal” regarding its nuclear program. The president’s threat comes as a “massive armada” is currently heading toward the Middle East. In a Truth Social statement on Wednesday, Trump warned, … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump warned Iran that the U.S. military could launch a “far worse” attack against the Middle Eastern nation if it refuses to “make a deal” regarding its nuclear program. The president’s threat comes as a “massive armada” is currently heading toward the Middle East. In a Truth Social statement on Wednesday, Trump warned, … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials have confirmed that a mother was arrested for alleged felony child abuse after a viral video showed her 19-month-old child falling out of a moving vehicle at an intersection in California. A video shared by Fox News on X, formerly Twitter, shows a toddler falling out of the passenger side of an … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a cruise ship that was trapped in “pack ice” near Antarctica over the weekend. In a press release, the U.S. Coast Guard said, “The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) began icebreaking operations in the Southern Ocean in support of Operation Deep Freeze 2026 and marked its 50th … Read more...Read More
To commemorate America’s 250th birthday, the Air Force and the Navy are conducting a joint flyover during Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, Feb. 8, 2026. The formation, featuring two Air Force B-1 Lancers, from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, and two F-15C Eagles, from Fresno Air National Guard Base, … Read more...Read More
Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino and some other Border Patrol agents are reportedly scheduled to leave Minneapolis as early as Tuesday, as Tom Homan, President Donald Trump’s border czar, is being deployed to Minnesota to oversee U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. Three sources familiar with the situation told CNN that Bovino and some … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activist who was fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol agent on Saturday in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was linked to a major left-wing network of communist and socialist organizations that quickly used the shooting to mobilize massive protests across the country. According to Fox … Read more...Read More
A private airplane crash in Bangor, Maine, left all six passengers dead shortly after departing from Bangor International Airport on Sunday night. In a Monday press release, Bangor International Airport announced that an “incident” involving a Bombardier CL600 aircraft that was departing from the airport was reported at roughly 7:45 p.m. on Sunday. “According to … Read more...Read More
A U.S. Border Patrol agent’s fatal shooting of an anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protester sparked massive protests and demonstrations in Minneapolis on Saturday. On Saturday, Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino announced that an individual, later identified as 37-year-old Alex Pretti, approached U.S. Border Patrols while armed with a 9mm semi-automatic handgun as Department … Read more...Read More
A massive winter storm has left millions of Americans across the southern and eastern United States without power and has resulted in at least 18 deaths. According to Fox Business, over 1 million Americans were without power as of Sunday afternoon. The outlet noted that significant power outages were reported in Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he was withdrawing his invitation for Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to join the Board of Peace, which was initially proposed as part of the president’s plan to reconstruct the Gaza Strip following the peace deal the Trump administration negotiated between Israel and Hamas. In a Thursday evening … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that the U.S. military is sending a “massive fleet” of warships to the Middle East and is watching Iran “very closely” to ensure that the Iranian regime does not continue to kill protesters amid weeks of nationwide protests. Addressing reporters on Air Force One on Thursday, Trump indicated that … Read more...Read More
Vice President J.D. Vance warned on Thursday that President Donald Trump’s administration will do everything it can to arrest anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activists who attack federal law enforcement officials and storm churches. Addressing the Trump administration’s current crackdown on illegal immigration in Minneapolis and the surrounding region in Minnesota, Vance said, “Right … Read more...Read More
A new Democrat-backed bill recently introduced in Virginia’s House of Delegates would require public school teaching about the storming of Capitol Hill on January 6, 2021, to describe it as an “unprecedented, violent attack” and would prohibit schools from describing it as a “peaceful protest.” House Bill 333, which was introduced last week by Virginia … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Ukraine, Russia, and the United States are set to resume negotiations in Abu Dhabi next week after two days of what officials described as “constructive” peace talks, even as the war shows no signs of easing. On January 23-24, “the United States … Read more...Read More
Three tourists were shot and killed on Saturday outside their Airbnb near Walt Disney World in a “random” attack by a repeat criminal who allegedly stalked the tourists prior to killing them. In a statement on Facebook, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office announced that law enforcement officials were notified at roughly 12:13 p.m. of a … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the U.S. Army has given prepare-to-deploy orders to dozens of members of an Army military police brigade as anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protesters continue to riot and disrupt President Donald Trump’s administration’s operations in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Associated Press reported that an anonymous defense official confirmed on Wednesday … Read more...Read More
A new report claims the Justice Department has served six grand jury subpoenas against Democrat officials in Minnesota as President Donald Trump’s administration investigates an alleged conspiracy regarding the obstruction of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations throughout the state. In a Tuesday statement on X, formerly Twitter, Fox News correspondent Bill Melugin said Justice … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump told world leaders on Wednesday that he “won’t use force” to acquire Greenland. Trump’s reassurance came after Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen warned that the people of Greenland would need to be ready for “everything,” including U.S. military action to acquire the territory by force. Asked during a press conference on Tuesday … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump criticized former CNN host Don Lemon on Tuesday for participating in a mob of anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protesters who stormed Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Sunday. During a Tuesday press conference, Trump described ICE agents as “patriots” and slammed Lemon over Sunday’s storming of the church in … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s administration has confirmed that the U.S. Justice Department is investigating Sunday’s anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protest that involved the storming of a Christian church in St. Paul, Minnesota. Officials have suggested that Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, a Democrat, could face investigation for potentially helping incite … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. US President Donald Trump launched the Board of Peace, a new body for resolving international conflicts, repeating his belief that a peace deal to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “is coming very soon.” The new body was originally focused on implementing the … Read more...Read More
A massive oil painting on canvas memorializing Benedict Arnold’s heroism during the 1777 Battle of Saratoga was unrolled for the first time since 2013 at the New York State Military Museum in Saratoga Springs, New York, Jan. 16. The 25-foot-long by 7-foot-high painting, “Benedict Arnold, Triumphant at Saratoga,” was opened across eight tables so that … Read more...Read More
A new poll shows that women are more likely than men to believe that political assassination is at least somewhat justified. The Daily Wire reported that a new Network Contagion Research Institute poll shows that conservative women are 20 percent more likely than men to believe that the political assassination of a prominent left-wing leader … Read more...Read More
USAA recently launched a $500 million initiative to help U.S. veterans with “meaningful careers,” “financial security,” and “well-being,” as roughly half of American veterans leave their first post-military jobs within the first year. The 2024 Active Duty Spouse Survey and the Department of War’s Transition Assistance Program previously found that roughly half of U.S. veterans … Read more...Read More
Federal officials have confirmed that a Latin Kings gang member was arrested on Thursday after allegedly stealing a weapon and body armor from a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) vehicle and vandalizing the vehicle in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday. In a Friday press release, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota announced, “A … Read more...Read More
The Minnesota National Guard announced on Saturday that its National Guard members are currently “on standby” amid the continued anti-U.S. immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protests in Minneapolis and throughout the state. The Minnesota National Guard also indicated that members would wear “reflective vests” if they are activated to help residents “distinguish them from other … Read more...Read More
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) confirmed on Friday that the $1,776 “Warrior Dividend” President Donald Trump’s administration distributed to nearly 1.5 million U.S. service members in December will not be taxed. In a Friday press release, the IRS wrote, “The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today confirmed that supplemental basic allowance … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that Lance Twiggs, the transgender romantic partner and roommate of Tyler Robinson, the alleged assassin of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, is no longer under protection by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). According to Fox News, a law enforcement source told the outlet that Twiggs, who has not been … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the U.S. military is currently moving at least one U.S. aircraft carrier toward the Middle East region amid speculation that President Donald Trump’s administration could order a military strike against Iran if the Middle Eastern country continues to kill large numbers of protesters who have been engaging in roughly 20 … Read more...Read More
Former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Deputy Director Dan Bongino recently revealed the cause behind his viral social media post last summer about being “shocked” to his “core” by the truth behind the agency’s past investigations. During an episode of “The Vince Show” on Monday, Bongino told Vince Coglianese, the editorial director for The Daily … Read more...Read More
The United Kingdom announced on Thursday that it is taking steps to boost its Strategic Reserve by raising the maximum age for calling up former military personnel to 65. In a Thursday press release, the U.K.’s Ministry of Defence announced that it is “taking decisive action” to increase military readiness and to protect its citizens. … Read more...Read More
The crew of the Coast Guard cutter Alert returned to their home port in Cape Canaveral, Florida, yesterday following a 45-day counter-drug patrol in the Windward Passage, Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean. While underway in the Coast Guard Southeast District’s area of responsibility, the Alert’s crew interdicted a boat trafficking illegal narcotics in the … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s administration is temporarily suspending immigrant visa processing for Somalia and 74 other countries to prevent foreign nationals from entering the United States who would potentially abuse the country’s welfare system. In a Wednesday press release, the U.S. State Department wrote, “President Trump has made clear that immigrants must be financially self-sufficient and … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he had received word that the “killing in Iran is stopping” amid threats that the U.S. military could intervene against the Iranian regime’s crackdown on nationwide protests. During a press conference in the Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon, Trump told reporters that he had been informed that the … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s administration has confirmed that former President Joe Biden’s administration likely distributed roughly $84.6 million in “ineligible assistance” to Minnesota, including nearly $500,000 for “dead tenants.” The New York Post reported that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has been investigating billions of dollars in housing assistance that was distributed under the … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump warned on Thursday that he would use the Insurrection Act to stop the “professional agitators and insurrectionists” attacking and disrupting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials in Minnesota if state and local lawmakers do not put an end to the violent riots and attacks against federal law enforcement officials. In a … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that President Donald Trump has privately complained to his aides in recent weeks regarding Attorney General Pam Bondi’s leadership of the U.S. Justice Department. The Wall Street Journal reported that anonymous Trump administration officials and sources familiar with the president’s complaints told the outlet that Trump has privately criticized Bondi as … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the leading artificial intelligence companies have transitioned over the past couple of years from opposing the use of artificial intelligence by global militaries to openly partnering with the U.S. military on the advancement of artificial intelligence. A Wired report adapted from Nick Srnicek’s new book, titled “Silicon Empires: The Fight … Read more...Read More
U.S. Central Command and regional partners opened a new coordination cell at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar this week to enhance integrated air and missile defense. The new Middle Eastern Air Defense — Combined Defense Operations Cell is located in the Combined Air Operations Center on base and comprised of personnel from the U.S. … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s administration announced on Tuesday that it is ending Temporary Protected Status for Somali nationals currently living in the United States. The administration confirmed that Somali nationals will need to leave the United States after the Temporary Protected Status designation expires on March 17. In a Tuesday statement on X, formerly Twitter, Homeland … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump called on Iranian protesters to “keep protesting” and encouraged them to “take over” the Middle Eastern country’s institutions on Tuesday. The president also announced that “help is on its way” as the Iranian regime continues to kill and arrest large numbers of protesters across the country. In a Tuesday morning statement on … Read more...Read More
Scott Adams, the famous cartoonist who created the “Dilbert” comic strip was confirmed dead on Tuesday morning at the age of 68 following a battle with metastatic prostate cancer. The Associated Press reported that Adams announced that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer that spread to his bones last year. Adams’ ex-wife, Shelly Miles, … Read more...Read More
Officials have confirmed that the U.S. military conducted “large-scale strikes” against ISIS targets in Syria on Saturday as part of the military operation President Donald Trump ordered after an ISIS terrorist killed two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter last month in an ambush attack. In a Saturday press release, U.S. Central Command announced that … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory launched a remote sensing experiment to sharpen artificial intelligence applications in hyperspectral imaging across the Navy Department and broader scientific community. Hyperspectral imaging, often described as capturing “the color of color,” provides a unique spectral fingerprint for each pixel. Combined with AI, these fingerprints support powerful tools for detecting subtle … Read more...Read More
All opinion articles are the opinion of the author and not necessarily of American Military News. If you are interested in submitting an Op-Ed, please email info@AmericanMilitaryNews.com. _______ The Disgrace of Secondhand Judgment in the Aftermath of Abbottabad The dispute over the Abbottabad raid has taken on a strange and unnecessary afterlife. What began as a … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump warned on Sunday that the U.S. military is “looking at some very strong options” with regard to Iran after reports have indicated that the Iranian government is killing hundreds of protesters across the Middle Eastern nation. According to the Human Rights Activists News Agency, over 544 people have been killed and over … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the U.S. military used a “sonic weapon” or a similar mystery weapon during the operation President Donald Trump ordered on January 3 to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. On Saturday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared a post on X, formerly Twitter, featuring an eyewitness account of the recent … Read more...Read More
Federal law enforcement officials have confirmed that a U.S. Border Patrol agent shot and injured two “suspected Tren de Aragua gang associates” in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday after one of the suspects “weaponized” their vehicle and allegedly tried to run over Border Patrol agents. In a Thursday statement on X, formerly Twitter, the Department of … Read more...Read More
Michael Reagan, the oldest son of former President Ronald Reagan and his first wife, actress Jane Wyman, died Sunday at the age of 80. In a Tuesday statement released by Young America’s Foundation, Colleen Reagan, Cameron Reagan, and Ashley Reagan Dunster wrote, “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Edward … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he had cancelled a “previously expected second Wave of Attacks” against Venezuela due to the South American country’s “cooperation” with the United States following the administration’s capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last Saturday. In a Friday morning statement on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Venezuela is releasing … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump called on Wednesday for the United States to pass a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027 to build the “Dream Military.” While the budget would mark a roughly 50% increase over this year’s defense budget, Trump suggested that tariffs would help fund the higher military budget. “After long and difficult negotiations with … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the “interim authorities” in Venezuela will be turning over between 30 and 50 million barrels of oil to the United States to be sold at “market price.” In a Tuesday evening statement on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “I am pleased to announce that the Interim Authorities in Venezuela … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Protests in Iran, largely cut off from the world as officials cut off most Internet access, have grown to their biggest in several years as crowds flood streets in major cities, small towns, and neighborhoods across Tehran. Bazaar strikes and demonstrations in … Read more...Read More
The commander-in-chief of Iran’s army has threatened to take preemptive military action following President Donald Trump’s warning last week that the U.S. military is “ready to go” if the Iranian government shoots and kills protesters amid the massive wave of protests currently being held against the Iranian regime. The Associated Press reported that Maj. Gen. … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that at least 16 oil tankers sanctioned by the United States have attempted to breach and evade President Donald Trump’s naval blockade of Venezuelan oil exports in recent days following the administration’s capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. According to The New York Times, at least 16 oil tankers have … Read more...Read More
Navy reservists from a Military Sealift Command Pacific expeditionary port unit are currently supporting cargo operations in Port Hueneme, California, in preparation for Operation Deep Freeze 2026, a resupply mission. The team is overseeing the loadout of supplies and equipment onto the Military Sealift Command chartered heavy lift ship Plantijngracht, which will deliver the cargo … Read more...Read More
Federal law enforcement officials have confirmed that a riot suspect was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer on Wednesday after she “weaponized her vehicle” and tried to “run over law enforcement officers” in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In a statement on X, formerly Twitter, the Department of Homeland Security wrote, “Today, ICE officers … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that President Donald Trump’s administration is deploying up to 2,000 Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to Minnesota as part of a 30-day crackdown on illegal immigration and widespread fraud. Anonymous Homeland Security sources told The Daily Wire that federal officers from across the United States were ordered … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s administration announced last month that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) “will make $12 billion available in one time bridge payments to American farmers.” The move comes in response to “temporary trade market disruptions and increased production costs that are still impacting farmers following four years of disastrous Biden Administration policies that … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump has issued multiple warnings to Iran in recent days regarding the government’s handling of a massive wave of protests in the country. The president has warned that the U.S. military is “locked and loaded and ready to go” if the Iranian regime shoots and kills protesters. In a Friday post on Truth … Read more...Read More
As the D.C. Safe and Beautiful, Joint Task Force District of Columbia mission enters its fifth month, service members assigned to the task force continue to make tangible differences in the lives of residents and visitors alike. Since the mission’s launch in August 2025, National Guardsmen from units across the country have provided critical support … Read more...Read More
Airmen assigned to the 449th Air Expeditionary Group, in conjunction with Army, Marine Corps and Navy partners, conducted readiness training at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, during Exercise Pale Serpent, Dec. 26–29, 2025. The joint exercise prepared units to respond to real-world contingencies across East Africa. The exercise placed different 449th elements into parallel training scenarios designed … Read more...Read More
The U.S. State Department warned on Thursday that China’s “Justice Mission 2025” military exercises, which were conducted this week around Taiwan, “unnecessarily” caused tensions to increase in the region. President Donald Trump’s administration also urged China to stop using its military to “pressure” Taiwan and to instead pursue “meaningful dialogue.” The Eastern Theater Command of … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump revealed that the United States military carried out a strike against Venezuela on Saturday before capturing the nation’s president, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife. Here is Trump’s full statement, which was posted on Truth Social: The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its … Read more...Read More
In the ever-evolving landscape of health care, few stories resonate with the promise of innovation and dedication quite like that of Army Capt. Bradley Pierce. Pierce is a general surgery resident at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu who was recently recognized on the Forbes “30 Under 30 Healthcare 2026” list for his groundbreaking development … Read more...Read More
A major helicopter collision left one pilot dead and another pilot critically injured on Sunday morning in Hammonton, New Jersey. According to Fox News, the Hammonton Police Department told the outlet that it was notified at roughly 11:25 a.m. that two helicopters had crashed near the 100 block of Basin Road in Hammonton. The outlet … Read more...Read More
The Charlottesville Police Department recently ended a pilot program that involved the use of artificial intelligence software and license plate reading cameras to help solve crimes in Charlottesville, Virginia. The program was ended over concerns that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials could use the data collected by the license plate reading cameras to … Read more...Read More
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army is currently conducting the largest military exercises China has ever held around Taiwan in retaliation against the recent U.S. approval of a massive weapons package sale to Taiwan. On Monday, the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army announced that the Chinese military had launched the “Justice Mission … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raided a Secret Service agent’s home earlier this month as part of an alleged tax and wire fraud investigation. According to RealClearPolitics, multiple sources in the Secret Service community confirmed that a Secret Service agent working as part of Vice President J.D. Vance’s security … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s administration has proposed a new policy that would allow federal officials to expand the collection of “biometrics” from illegal immigrants detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as well as other individuals involved in the immigration process, potentially including U.S. citizens. A recent proposal outlined by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration … Read more...Read More
This Christmas season marks seven decades of the North American Aerospace Defense Command tracking Santa Claus on radar as he flies his reindeer-powered sleigh around the globe. “NORAD tracks Santa, but only Santa knows his route, which means we cannot predict where and when he will arrive at your house,” said a senior NORAD official. … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s Justice Department released a fake video on Monday that appeared to show Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted child sex offender and former financier, in a jail cell on the night of his mysterious death. The video has since been removed from the Justice Department’s website. In the video, which was also shared on … Read more...Read More
President Donald J. Trump today announced the Navy’s intent to develop a new class of American-designed, 30,000 to 40,000-ton large surface combatants, or battleships, that will be employed to meet the realities of modern maritime conflict. “As commander in chief, it’s my great honor to announce that I have approved a plan for the Navy … Read more...Read More
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) announced on Tuesday that China is suing him for $50 billion in retaliation against him for a $24 billion lawsuit he won against the communist country for “hoarding” personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Schmitt emphasized that he “won’t be intimidated” and “won’t be apologizing” to China. “I was … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump announced earlier this month that his administration will provide $12 billion to American farmers to help them deal with “temporary trade market disruptions” caused by tariffs and trade disputes with other countries and increased production costs caused by former President Joe Biden’s policies. During a meeting with farmers at the White House … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump declared Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s regime a “Foreign Terrorist Organization” on Tuesday and ordered a “total and complete blockade” of oil tankers entering or leaving the country. In a Tuesday post on Truth Social, Trump announced that Venezuela is currently “completely surrounded by the largest Armada ever assembled in the History of … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials have released videos and pictures of a “person of interest” in Saturday’s mass shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, which left two students dead and nine students injured. The release of the videos and pictures comes as officials continue to search for the person responsible for the mass shooting. Sharing … Read more...Read More
Ford Motor Company announced on Monday that it is ending production of the F-150 Lightning truck and pivoting to focus on manufacturing hybrid vehicles and smaller electric vehicles that are more affordable for consumers. According to NPR, Ford Blue and Ford Model E President Andrew Frick told reporters on Monday that the company has stopped … Read more...Read More
An illegal immigrant semi-truck driver was recently released from jail on a $100,000 bond after being charged with killing a 29-year-old husband and father in a major vehicle crash in Washington state. According to Fox News, Kamalpreet Singh, an illegal immigrant from India, was released from the King County jail on a $100,000 bond. The … Read more...Read More
Vice President J.D. Vance recently urged Americans to have a “little bit of patience” with regard to President Donald Trump’s administration’s efforts to fix the economy after former President Joe Biden put the United States in a “very, very tough spot.” During an event hosted by Breitbart News last month, the vice president addressed mounting … Read more...Read More
The Department of War confirmed on Monday that it has escalated a preliminary review of U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), a retired U.S. Navy captain, to a command investigation. The investigation comes after the Democrat senator recorded a video alongside five other Democrat lawmakers urging U.S. military members and intelligence officials to “refuse illegal orders” … Read more...Read More
President Donald J. Trump awarded a group of 13 soldiers and Marines with the recently established Mexican Border Defense Medal during a ceremony today at the White House. Established Aug. 13, 2025, via a memo signed by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, the MBDM — which is backdated to Jan. 20 — recognizes service … Read more...Read More
A mass shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, left two students dead and nine others injured on Saturday. One of the students has been identified as a conservative activist. In a Sunday night post on X, formerly Twitter, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley announced that the Providence Department was releasing a person of interest … Read more...Read More
U.S. Forces Japan has admitted that the recent arrest of a U.S. civilian and former Marine captain in Japan was a “mistake” and that the military is conducting an investigation into the incident. A viral video shared on X, formerly Twitter, shows a U.S. military police officer slamming Kareem El, a 32-year-old U.S. civilian and … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump praised Ahmed al Ahmed, the Australian civilian immigrant who “frontally attacked” and disarmed one of the terrorists responsible for killing 15 victims and wounding 40 others at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday. Addressing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Australia on Sunday, Trump described Ahmed as a “very, very brave person,” … Read more...Read More
The Department of War announced on Thursday that the basic housing allowance for U.S. military members will increase by an average of 4.2 percent in 2026. In a Thursday press release, the Department of War said, “The basic allowance for housing rates will increase by an average of 4.2 percent, and an estimated $29.9 billion … Read more...Read More
U.S. B-52 strategic bombers and Japanese fighter jets participated in a joint military exercise on Wednesday in a major show of force following recent tension between China and Japan. According to The Associated Press, the Japanese Joint Staff confirmed that the U.S. military and Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force held a joint military exercise on Wednesday … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that Washington state mistakenly gave almost 700 commercial driver’s licenses to non-citizens over the past seven years. The licenses allowed non-citizens to drive buses and trucks despite the non-citizens not being qualified to receive the commercial driver’s licenses. The Washington State Standard reported that the state of Washington discovered that 685 … Read more...Read More
The Indiana State Senate voted on Thursday to reject a new congressional map that would have redrawn congressional district lines and created two additional conservative-leaning seats in the U.S. House of Representatives ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The map had been supported by President Donald Trump. According to Fox News, the Indiana State Senate … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump granted a full pardon to Tina Peters, the former clerk of Mesa County, Colorado, on Thursday. Trump said that Peters was sentenced to prison for the “‘crime’ of demanding Honest Elections” following the controversial 2020 presidential election. In a Thursday statement on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “For years, Democrats ignored Violent and … Read more...Read More
Anthony J. Tata, undersecretary of war for personnel and readiness, placed the inaugural wreath at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial today. He was assisted by Morrill Worcester and his grandson, Air Force Airman Miles Worcester. On National Wreaths Across America Day, which is tomorrow, volunteers lay wreaths on headstones at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, … Read more...Read More
Two Iowa National Guard troops were killed on Saturday after an ISIS terrorist opened fire in Palmyra, Syria. An American civilian translator was also killed in the attack and three more US troops were wounded, officials said. “The savage who perpetrated this attack was killed by partner forces,” War Secretary Pete Hegseth wrote on X. … Read more...Read More
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued a safety alert on Tuesday and confirmed that the state recorded its first case of silicosis, an “incurable lung disease” that can lead to death, linked to exposure from stone countertops. In a Tuesday press release, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced that it issued a safety … Read more...Read More
Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old suspect charged with assassinating Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in September, was seen for the first time at an in-person court hearing on Thursday. A picture of Robinson shows the 22-year-old assassination suspect smiling while talking to one of his lawyers ahead of Thursday’s court hearing … Read more...Read More
A whistleblower recently accused Gateway Community Services, a health services contractor, of defrauding the Medicaid program in Maine. Christopher Bernardini, who worked as the program coordinator for Gateway Community Services from May of 2018 to April of 2025, told NewsNation that the health services contractor managed an electronic monitoring system that filed false records of … Read more...Read More
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) introduced a bill on Tuesday to withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). In a Tuesday press release, Massie described NATO as a “Cold War relic” and argued that the United States should withdraw from the organization and use the money America contributes to the alliance to … Read more...Read More
A pair of twin brothers was arrested on Tuesday and charged with making “terroristic threats” after threatening to kill a top Trump official and threatening to “shoot ICE on sight.” In a Tuesday press release, the Department of Homeland Security announced that a pair of twins from Absecon, New Jersey, identified as Ricardo Antonio Roman-Flores … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s administration’s ban on transgender individuals serving in the U.S. military was upheld on Tuesday by a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. According to Fox News, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled 2-1 on Tuesday to pause an administrative stay that was issued earlier this year. Tuesday’s ruling … Read more...Read More
A homeowner is fighting a major legal battle after a squatter took over a house she rented out through Airbnb in Washington, D.C. According to ABC 7 News, Rochanne Douglas, the owner of the property, told the outlet that the squatter, identified as Shadija Romero, rented out the Airbnb for 32 days in February and … Read more...Read More
An illegal immigrant has been charged with first-degree murder after an 8-year-old girl was killed and seven others were injured in a major vehicle collision near San Diego, California. In a Friday press release, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged an arrest detainer for Brayan Alva-Rodriguez, an … Read more...Read More
An illegal immigrant has been charged with first-degree murder after an 8-year-old girl was killed and seven others were injured in a major vehicle collision near San Diego, California. In a Friday press release, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged an arrest detainer for Brayan Alva-Rodriguez, an … Read more...Read More
Thousands of protesters gathered in Berlin after the German government approved new legislation on Friday that could allow Germany to mandate military conscription. According to Al Jazeera, roughly 3,000 protesters gathered on the streets of Berlin after the German parliament approved new legislation that requires all 18-year-old males in the country to fill out a … Read more...Read More
The U.S. and longtime ally Australia met at the State Department in Washington today for the 40th annual Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations. “This is an incredibly strong alliance,” said Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio during remarks in advance of the talks. “In fact, as we were discussing a few moments ago, [Australia] is our … Read more...Read More
A 42-year-old woman was recently arraigned after being charged for participating in an “international alien smuggling conspiracy” that involved smuggling illegal immigrants across the northern border between the United States and Canada. In a Friday press release, the Department of Justice announced that Stacey Taylor, a 42-year-old resident of Plattsburgh, New York, was arraigned last … Read more...Read More
In response to concerns regarding potential Russian aggression in Europe in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, multiple NATO members in Europe are implementing voluntary military service programs, while others continue to have mandatory military service programs. According to The BBC, while NATO countries had large conscripted militaries during the Cold War, many NATO members … Read more...Read More
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on Saturday that, under President Donald Trump’s administration, the U.S. military is ending the age of “utopian idealism,” concentrating on “hard-nosed realism,” and prioritizing America’s national interests. During a speech at the Reagan Defense Forum on Saturday, Hegseth highlighted the Trump administration’s new National Security Strategy, which was recently … Read more...Read More
During a keynote speech that one Pentagon official speaking on background said represented a preview of the War Department’s forthcoming National Defense Strategy, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth today outlined four distinct lines of effort for the department to take, so as to guarantee peace through strength for the U.S. and its allies in the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A court in a Russian-controlled part of Ukraine sentenced four Russian soldiers over the death last year of Russell Bentley, a US citizen who as the “Donbas Cowboy” gained notoriety for joining Russia-backed forces in eastern Ukraine. The court in the Russian-occupied … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that President Donald Trump’s administration is launching an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation in Minnesota’s Twin Cities targeting Somali illegal immigrants. The report comes after the Trump administration announced that Somali nationals have been “ripping off American taxpayers” through major fraud schemes in Minnesota. Earlier this week, The New York … Read more...Read More
Secretary of State Marco Rubio slammed former President Joe Biden on Tuesday for being “suckered” by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and warned that Venezuela is “not going to sucker” President Donald Trump. During an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity on Tuesday, Rubio explained that Maduro’s “problem” is that he does not honor the … Read more...Read More
U.S. Southern Command confirmed that President Donald Trump’s administration directed another U.S. military strike against a drug trafficking vessel on Thursday, which resulted in the death of “four male narco-terrorists.” In a statement on X, formerly Twitter, U.S. Southern Command announced, “On Dec. 4, at the direction of @SecWar Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern … Read more...Read More
The call for drone dominance has taken center stage recently, with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announcing an ambitious plan to outfit combat units with tens of thousands of unmanned systems in 2026 and hundreds of thousands more by 2027. Framing this initiative as “adopting new technologies with a fight tonight philosophy so our warfighters … Read more...Read More
An 88-year-old Army veteran is finally going to be able to retire after a viral video of him working at a Meijer grocery store led to internet users contributing over $1.5 million on a GoFundMe page. The story of Ed Bambas, an 88-year-old Army veteran, was recently shared in a viral video on social media … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that his administration will “permanently pause migration” from third world countries. In a Thanksgiving message on Truth Social, Trump announced a major crackdown on immigration, saying, “I will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries to allow the U.S. system to fully recover, terminate all of the millions … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump is expected to host the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday at the White House as the two nations sign a peace agreement he brokered to bring an end to more than 30 years of war between the two nations. During a Monday press briefing, White House … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Ukrainian negotiators were set to meet with European officials in Brussels, and later US officials in Florida, days after a five-hour Kremlin meeting with a visiting White House delegation where President Vladimir Putin doubled down on his hard-line conditions to end the … Read more...Read More
A 19-year-old was mauled to death by a lion on Sunday after climbing into the lion’s enclosure at a zoo in Brazil. According to Fox News, the victim, identified by Correio Braziliense, a local media outlet, as 19-year-old Gerson de Melo Machado, was killed by a lion after climbing a roughly 26-foot-tall fence and entering … Read more...Read More
A new study points to positive results for an immunotherapy treatment that could be used to target pancreatic cancer. The study, which was conducted with mice, showed that the treatment slowed the growth of cancer and extended the survival of the subjects. In a recent press release, UCLA Health noted that researchers have developed a … Read more...Read More
New emails show that a concerned community member in Bellingham, Washington, warned that the Afghan national charged with shooting two National Guard members near the White House in Washington, D.C., was not “functional as a person” long before last week’s shooting. According to The Associated Press, emails obtained by the outlet show that Rahmanullah Lakanwal, … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that he recently had a phone call with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The confirmation of the phone call comes after the president warned that the airspace around Venezuela should be considered “closed in its entirety.” During a Sunday press gaggle on Air Force One, Trump was asked whether his warning regarding … Read more...Read More
The Coast Guard cutter Polar Star departed Seattle, Nov. 27, commencing its 29th deployment to Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze. The operation is an annual joint military mission to resupply the U.S. Antarctic stations in support of the National Science Foundation, the lead agency for the U.S. Antarctic Program. Historic investment in the … Read more...Read More
A “targeted” shooting at a family birthday party in Stockton, California, left four victims dead and 11 others wounded on Sunday. In a Saturday post on Facebook, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office explained that law enforcement officials received reports just prior to 6:00 p.m. of a shooting that took place near the 1900 block … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Ukrainian negotiators headed to the United States amid accelerating efforts to hammer out terms of a plan to end Russia’s war on Ukraine, as Russian drones again battered residential buildings, wounding more than a dozen. The delegation, which was set to meet … Read more...Read More
West Virginia National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom, 20, has died after being shot multiple times by an Afghan national near the White House on Wednesday, President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday. “She’s no longer with us,” Trump said. “This just happened. She was savagely attacked. She’s dead.” “The suspect is an Afghan national flown here by the … Read more...Read More
A historic gold ring that many experts believe could have belonged to one of the conspirators in the 1605 Gunpowder Plot is currently scheduled for auction on Thursday. According to Hansons Auctioneers, the historic ring features an inner inscription with the words, “Your Frende in Deede.” The auction house suggested that the inscription could be … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that Ukraine has agreed to a peace deal negotiated by President Donald Trump’s administration in an effort to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. ABC News reported that a U.S. official told the outlet on Tuesday that Ukraine agreed to a peace deal proposed by the United States following U.S. … Read more...Read More
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth paid a surprise Thanksgiving holiday visit today to a pair of Navy warships operating in the U.S. Southern Command’s area of responsibility as part of the military’s anti-narco-terror mission, Operation Southern Spear. Accompanied by his wife, Jennifer, Hegseth’s delegation visited both the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford and the … Read more...Read More
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth this afternoon said that President Donald J. Trump has requested he order 500 additional National Guardsmen to Washington in the wake of today’s shooting of two guardsmen near the White House. Hegseth made the announcement from the steps of the Dominican Republic’s National Palace, where he had spent the afternoon … Read more...Read More
A new research report shows that the Baby Boomer generation is the wealthiest generation in the United States, with over $85 trillion in assets, which is almost twice the wealth of Generation X and four times the wealth of millennials. According to The Washington Post, research conducted by Edward Wolf, an economics professor at New … Read more...Read More
Ryan Routh, who was recently convicted after trying to assassinate President Donald Trump in West Palm Beach, Florida, during last year’s presidential election, filed a new motion on Tuesday that included an offer for Trump to “punch him in the face as many times” as the president wanted. In the motion filed on Tuesday, Routh … Read more...Read More
Officials have confirmed that two U.S. National Guard members were fatally shot near the White House on Wednesday. This is breaking news that will be updated as more information becomes available. Keep reading below. According to Fox News, sources told the outlet that the two National Guard members were shot roughly a mile away from … Read more...Read More
Officials have confirmed that two U.S. National Guard members were shot near the White House on Wednesday. According to Fox News, sources told the outlet that the two National Guard members were shot roughly a mile away from the White House near Farragut Metro Station in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump confirmed that the two … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas announced charges against two men on Thursday who allegedly plotted to invade a Haitian island, murder all of the men, and take the women and children as sex slaves. In a Thursday press release, U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs confirmed that two men from Texas … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials are currently conducting a manhunt in New York City for three suspects after a 23-year-old was beaten with a baseball bat and fatally stabbed near Times Square on Monday morning. The New York Post reported that police officials and sources familiar with Monday’s incident confirmed that three suspects remain at-large after beating … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that South American theft groups could be responsible for a string of recent burglaries in southeastern Wisconsin, prompting an investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies. In a recent post on Facebook, the Mequon Police Department announced that it hosted a “regional information-sharing meeting” for law enforcement agencies in southeastern Wisconsin earlier … Read more...Read More
The Israel Defense Forces released a video on Thursday revealing one of the “largest and most complex” tunnels used by Hamas underneath the city of Rafah in Gaza. The video shared Thursday on X, formerly Twitter, shows part of the massive tunnel, which is over seven kilometers in length and is located approximately 25 meters … Read more...Read More
Army aviation soldiers began training with the VXE30 Stalker uncrewed aircraft system at Fort Rucker, Alabama, Nov. 18, in preparation for equipment fielding next month. This system incorporates observations from the modern battlefield, including reduced noise and visual signature, vertical takeoff capability and cost-saving munitions technology — underscoring the Army’s push to integrate cutting-edge … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that recently released documents show a National Police Air Service EC135 helicopter was “targeted” last year by two unidentified flying objects (UFOs) over RAF Lakenheath, which is the largest U.S. Air Force base in Europe. The Daily Mail reported that documents obtained under Britain’s Freedom of Information Act show that a … Read more...Read More
United Kingdom Defense Secretary John Healey warned on Wednesday that “military options” were “ready” after a Russian spy ship was spotted in U.K. waters. The defense secretary accused the Russian spy ship of pointing lasers at Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots who were tracking the ship as it traveled through U.K. waters. According to The … Read more...Read More
The leader of the Maniac Murder Cult pleaded guilty in Brooklyn, New York, on Monday after plotting violent attacks against Jewish individuals and other racial minorities, including a plot to poison children with candy. In a Monday press release, the Justice Department announced that Michail Chkhikvishvili, a 22-year-old Georgian national, known as “Commander Butcher,” pleaded … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. US President Donald Trump has made sharp criticisms of Ukraine and European nations as diplomats from the United States, Ukraine, Britain, France, and Germany gathered in Geneva for talks on bringing an end to Europe’s largest conflict since World War II. The … Read more...Read More
The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed that an illegal immigrant truck driver granted a license by the state of New York caused a major crash last week that resulted in an Indian National Guardsman being killed and three other victims being hospitalized. According to The Daily Wire, Goderdzi Gujabidze, a 56-year-old Georgian national, caused … Read more...Read More
Ten Democrat secretaries of state pushed back against President Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday and asked the administration to provide additional information regarding its request for statewide voter registration lists. The ten Democrat secretaries of state sent a letter on Tuesday to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem detailing their … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump slammed six Democrat lawmakers on Thursday after the lawmakers posted a video message directed to the U.S. military and intelligence officials. The video urged U.S. military troops and intelligence officials to defy “illegal” orders from the president. In a Tuesday video shared on X, formerly Twitter, Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), Sen. Mark … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Iran has urgently requested international assistance to combat a devastating wildfire that has been raging for nearly three weeks in the ancient Hyrcanian Forests, which have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2019. The blaze, which began near the … Read more...Read More
The Justice Department announced on Wednesday that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) has been indicted for allegedly stealing $5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds and using the money to help fund her 2021 congressional campaign. In a Wednesday press release, the Justice Department confirmed that Cerfilus-McCormick was indicted by a federal grand jury … Read more...Read More
A clash erupted on Tuesday between anti-Islam activists and pro-Islam counter-protesters in Dearborn, Michigan, as an anti-Islam activist attempted to burn the Quran in front of counter-protesters. According to MLive, Jake Lang, one of the individuals pardoned for his involvement in the storming of Capitol Hill on January 6, 2021, and a candidate running for … Read more...Read More
The Justice Department announced on Wednesday that it is charging former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding with two new counts of murder, witness tampering, money laundering, drug trafficking, and intimidation following the murder of a federal witness who was preparing to testify against the former Olympian. During a Wednesday press conference, U.S. Attorney General Pam … Read more...Read More
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced on Tuesday that the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024, was caused by a “single loose wire” that triggered an “electrical blackout” and resulted in the Dali cargo ship colliding with the bridge. In a Tuesday press release, the NTSB said, “A … Read more...Read More
The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted realistic urban training across Arizona and Southern California, Nov. 3-13. The exercise, involving the entire Marine air-ground task force and elements from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, assessed the 11th MEU’s ability to respond to a range of contingency operations. As the 11th MEU’s first large-scale exercise as a … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump announced that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman “wants to be part of the Abraham Accords” following a meeting with the Saudi crown prince at the White House on Tuesday. Addressing reporters in the Oval Office on Tuesday following the meeting, Trump indicated that the two world leaders had discussed the possibility … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s administration filed an emergency motion on Sunday with the Ninth Circuit Court to appeal U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut’s decision earlier this month that permanently blocked the administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, amid daily protests and violent riots against an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Ukrainian authorities met with top Pentagon officials amid reports that Moscow and Washington have drawn up a peace plan — without consulting Kyiv or Brussels — calling for Ukraine to make major concessions. The terms of the proposed deal, which appear to … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that the United States needs H-1B foreign visa workers because Americans currently do not know how to manufacture microchips. Asked by reporters in the Oval Office on Monday regarding a clarification on his administration’s stance concerning the H-1B visa program, which allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire foreign workers … Read more...Read More
David Williams, a retired U.S. Marine who has since worked for the State Department and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), officially launched a campaign against Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Tuesday. Williams warned that Americans are “in a fight for our country’s future” and suggested that the “far left” is “eating away” at what makes … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s administration announced on Monday that it supports two new bills proposed by Republican representatives to further crack down on crime in Washington, D.C., and provide additional support for law enforcement officials. In a statement of policy published by the White House’s Office of Management and Budget and first obtained by The Daily … Read more...Read More
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 14 — just a short drive from the Pentagon. DARPA and industry experts put the secretary in front of two large television screens: one showing a live feed of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter sitting on a runway more than … Read more...Read More
A 39-year-old father died trying to save his 7-year-old daughter, who was swept away into the ocean by a massive wave at California’s Garrapata State Beach on Friday. In a Sunday statement on Facebook, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the body of the 7-year-old who went missing on Friday after a massive wave … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Poland suspects Russian intelligence services were behind an explosion on a major Polish railway line used to transport military goods and aid to Ukraine, an act Prime Minister Donald Tusk called an “unprecedented act of sabotage.” In the first comments where a … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California announced on Thursday that a former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer was sentenced to 15 years in prison after allowing at least 15 vehicles to transport illegal drugs across the southern border without inspection. In a Thursday press release, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for … Read more...Read More
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Sunday that President Donald Trump’s State Department is planning to designate Cartel de los Soles, a Venezuelan cartel led by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. In a Sunday statement on X, formerly Twitter, Rubio said the State Department intends to officially designate Cartel de … Read more...Read More
At the Pentagon today, facilities personnel took down outdated bronze plaques at two of the building’s entrances and replaced them with recently minted plaques bearing the new name of the federal agency that leads America’s fighting force: “Department of War.” One of those new plaques was put up at the River Entrance, which faces the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed to overhaul the country’s scandal-ridden energy sector as he looks to stem outrage following accusations of wide-spread corruption that have included an old friend and former business partner. Zelenskyy on November 15 said the leadership of at … Read more...Read More
From the Washington sidewalks of Georgetown to the trails of Rock Creek Park, signs of renewal are taking shape under the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force, Joint Task Force District of Columbia mission — a coordinated federal, local and military effort focused on improving public safety and restoring the district’s most recognizable spaces. Launched … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Russian air strikes pounded Kyiv and other cities across Ukraine overnight, killing several people and wounding dozens of others — including a pregnant woman — as Moscow continues to hit civilian infrastructure. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces used 430 drones and … Read more...Read More
Researchers recorded videos of an orca pod hunting great white sharks in the Gulf of California and devouring their livers over the past few years and recently released a study based on the videos. According to NBC News, researchers recorded an orca hunt in 2020 and another orca hunt in 2022, with both videos showing … Read more...Read More
Archaeologists recently discovered a wine production center believed to be over 1,600 years old near the historic Kahta Castle in Turkey. According to Anadolu Agency, a state-run news outlet in Turkey, an ancient wine production center was discovered in a mountainous region near the village of Oymakli in the southeastern part of the country. The … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. As Russian forces continue their assault on Pokrovsk, some Ukrainian units are using ground drones to help defend the embattled frontline city in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region. Ukraine’s 7th Rapid Response Corps has posted video on Facebook showing troops in Pokrovsk working … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials confirmed over the weekend that a brawl “erupted” on Saturday morning inside a Domino’s Pizza location in Glassboro, New Jersey, and led to multiple arrests. As law enforcement officials were making the arrests, two male suspects assaulted a police officer by striking them in the head with a chair. In a Friday … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump issued the annual presidential proclamation on Veterans Day this week, urging Americans to “honor their service, uphold their legacy, and give every veteran the loyalty, respect, and support they have earned and so dearly deserve.” Read the president’s full proclamation here: The story of America is written with the courage, honor, and dedicated service of … Read more...Read More
Monday marked the United States Marine Corps’ 250th birthday, just one day before the 106th observation of Veterans Day. In honor of the occasion, the Marine Corps released a video honoring “a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines.” For two and a half centuries, the Marine … Read more...Read More
Today, the Department of War released the Military Intelligence Program (MIP) appropriated top line budget for fiscal year 2025. The total was $27.8 billion, includes supplemental funding, and is aligned to support the Interim National Defense Strategic Guidance. The Department determined that releasing this top line figure does not jeopardize any classified activities within the … Read more...Read More
Two fishermen recently set the world record for the longest catfish caught with a fishing rod after catching a 9.6-foot-long Wels catfish in southern Poland. According to Wired 2 Fish, Krzysztof Pyra and Adrian Gontarz caught the record-setting Wels catfish during a recent fishing tournament held at Rybnik Reservoir in southern Poland. The outlet noted … Read more...Read More
Sgt. Dakota Meyer, a Medal of Honor recipient and a current member of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, was announced on Monday as the latest brand ambassador of XX-XY Athletics, which is a “pro-woman athletic brand.” In a Monday press release, XX-XY Athletics, which claims to be the “only brand to stand up for women’s … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A bus driver in Russia’s Far Eastern city of Khabarovsk was investigated last month after he prayed at a bus terminal while passengers waited inside the vehicle. The man, believed to be a Central Asian migrant, was cleared of any wrongdoing after it was … Read more...Read More
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, announced on Thursday that he has filed a lawsuit against the Roblox Corporation, the company responsible for the online Roblox game. Paxton’s lawsuit accuses Roblox of becoming a “sprawling and unregulated digital playground that is overrun bypredators and saturated with sexual content.” In a Thursday press release, the … Read more...Read More
An all-white Iberian lynx was recently recorded by a photographer in Jaén, Spain, marking the first known sighting of the rare lynx. According to The New York Post, the all-white Iberian lynx was recorded in the mountainous region of Andalusia’s Jaén province on October 22 by Ángel Hidalgo, a 29-year-old photographer. According to NDTV, the … Read more...Read More
An American crocodile was placed into “permanent captivity” after the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wrangled it out of the water in Brevard County, Florida, on Monday. The crocodile was discovered with a dead dog in its mouth. According to Fox 35, residents reported that the American crocodile was seen swimming in a canal … Read more...Read More
Seven firefighters were injured after a car exploded in New York City on Wednesday night, causing a massive fireball that was recorded and shared on social media. In a statement on X, formerly Twitter, the New York City Fire Department announced that fire department officials responded on Wednesday night to multiple calls regarding a fire … Read more...Read More
Throughout center fielder Joe DiMaggio’s years with the New York Yankees, 1936 to 1942 and 1946 to 1951, the team won nine World Series championships, and DiMaggio set a record for the longest hitting streak — 56 games from May 15 to July 16, 1941, a record still unbroken by any Major League Baseball player. … Read more...Read More
A new poll released on Wednesday shows that the majority of voters in the state of Tennessee support President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to crack down on crime in Memphis. The Beacon Center of Tennessee released a poll on Wednesday that shows 63 percent of Tennessee voters approve of the president’s decision … Read more...Read More
A United Parcel Service (UPS) McDonnell Douglas MD-11F airplane crashed on Tuesday shortly after departing from the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. The airplane crash left 9 dead and 15 injured. In a Tuesday press release, UPS announced, “At approximately 5:20 PM ET tonight, UPS Flight 2976 from Louisville, KY, to Honolulu, an MD-11 with … Read more...Read More
A police body camera video shows law enforcement officials arresting a teenager in Oklahoma who was accused of violently raping and assaulting multiple high school girls as a 17-year-old. According to Fox News, 18-year-old Jesse Butler was arrested last year at the age of 17. The teenager ultimately pleaded no contest to multiple felony charges, … Read more...Read More
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth applauded South Korea on Tuesday for its plans to increase military spending and adopt a larger role in defending against North Korean aggressions. Following discussions with South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back in Seoul on Monday, Hegseth told reporters on Tuesday that he is “greatly encouraged” by the South Korean … Read more...Read More
Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) called for the Democrat Party to “own” the federal government shutdown and to reopen the government during an interview on Sunday. In a Sunday interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,” CNN host Jake Tapper asked Fetterman who he blames for the ongoing shutdown of the federal government, which caused the … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump indicated on Sunday that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s days as the leader of Venezuela are “numbered.” During a “60 Minutes” interview on CBS News on Sunday, CBS correspondent Norah O’Donnell asked Trump whether the U.S. military operations near Venezuela are intended to stop illegal drug trafficking or whether the military operations are … Read more...Read More
Former Vice President Dick Cheney died Tuesday evening from complications relating to pneumonia, as well as cardiac and vascular disease, his family said. Cheney was 84-years-old. Cheney’s family released the following statement on the former vice president’s death: Richard B. Cheney, the 46th Vice President of the United States, died last night, November 3, 2025. … Read more...Read More
Experts have suggested that President Donald Trump’s administration’s recent military strikes against the drug cartels have intentionally targeted cartels operating near Venezuela and not in Mexican territory. Brent Sadler, a former U.S. Navy officer and a senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation, told Fox News that cartels are attempting to adapt following the Trump administration’s … Read more...Read More
Ryan Routh, the man sentenced last month for trying to assassinate President Donald Trump during last year’s presidential election in West Palm Beach, Florida, asked a judge this week to sentence him to a state where assisted suicide is legal. According to The Washington Examiner, Ryan Routh filed a motion on Wednesday with U.S. District … Read more...Read More
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the 14th U.S. military strike on drug trafficking boats on Wednesday. Hegseth confirmed that four narco-terrorists were killed in the strike, bringing the total number of individuals killed in the U.S. strikes to 61. Sharing a video of Wednesday’s strike in a post on X, formerly Twitter, Hegseth said the … Read more...Read More
U.S. Army Europe and Africa announced on Wednesday that the U.S. military is reducing the number of troops deployed in Romania, which is located on the eastern flank of NATO, as President Donald Trump’s Department of War shifts priorities toward the defense of the American homeland. In a Wednesday press release, U.S. Army Europe and … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Hurmatoi spends her days at the medpunkt, a one-story rural health post where she gives injections, checks blood pressure, and visits bedridden patients in their homes. These days, the community nurse is forced to work well away from the some 300 residents … Read more...Read More
New Federal Election Commission filings by Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), one of President Donald Trump’s top critics, appear to expose the Democrat representative for a “bizarre inconsistency” regarding more than $360,000 in payments to a Haitian American staff member. According to Federal Election Commission filings for Swalwell for Congress and Swalwell’s Remedy PAC obtained by … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Russian overnight deadly missile and drone strikes on Ukraine continue as Kyiv says it has deployed special forces to defend the city of Pokrovsk, a key eastern stronghold. At least six people were killed and dozens of others, including children, wounded across … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that at least six of President Donald Trump’s top administration officials have moved into military housing in the area near Washington, D.C., following repeated threats and security concerns. The Atlantic reported that at least 6 Trump officials are currently living in military housing instead of in private homes and apartments in … Read more...Read More
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel announced that multiple individuals were arrested on Friday morning as the FBI “thwarted a potential terrorist attack” in Michigan that was allegedly planned to take place over the Halloween weekend. In a statement on X, formerly Twitter, on Friday, Patel said, “This morning the FBI thwarted a … Read more...Read More
A man convicted of raping and murdering his neighbor in 1998 was executed in Florida on Tuesday, marking the 15th execution in the state over the past year. According to Fox News, Alex Lanfranconi, a spokesperson for Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.), confirmed that 65-year-old Norman Mearle Grim Jr. received a three-drug injection at the Florida … Read more...Read More
An illegal immigrant has been arrested and charged with killing an Illinois official and his wife in a car crash that occurred while the illegal immigrant was driving under the influence of alcohol last Friday. In a Tuesday press release, the Department of Homeland Security announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged an arrest … Read more...Read More
In support of the President’s directive to dismantle Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) and counter narco-terrorism in defense of the Homeland, the Secretary of War has directed the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and embarked carrier air wing to the U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) area of responsibility (AOR). The enhanced U.S. force presence in the … Read more...Read More
Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino confirmed on Monday that President Donald Trump’s administration has arrested roughly 3,000 illegal immigrants in Chicago and the surrounding area since the start of Operation Midway Blitz in September. In early September, the Department of Homeland Security announced that the Trump administration was launching Operation Midway Blitz in honor of Katie … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials are searching for an alleged Antifa member accused of assaulting a 19-year-old Turning Point USA student leader with a hockey stick near the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado, on Thursday. In a Friday post on X, formerly Twitter, the Boulder Police Department announced that law enforcement officials responded to an assault … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that Amazon may cut up to 30,000 corporate jobs as the e-commerce company attempts to reduce expenses. According to Reuters, three people familiar with Amazon’s job reduction plans told the outlet that the job cuts, which started this week, come after the company hired too many employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. … Read more...Read More
Approximately 450 students at Watsonville High School in Watsonville, California, did not show up to classes last Friday after a stabbing incident and another violent attack occurred on Thursday. According to KSBW, three people were injured and four students were arrested on Thursday after a stabbing and a fight occurred at Watsonville High School. The … Read more...Read More
A New Jersey teenager is suing a company that created an artificial intelligence platform to allow users to create fake nude pictures of individuals after a male classmate circulated fake images of her based on photos she posted online when she was just 14 years old According to Fox News, the 17-year-old plaintiff in the … Read more...Read More
The National Hurricane Center has issued major warnings in anticipation of Hurricane Melissa’s landfall. The massive Category 5 hurricane is expected to devastate the country with powerful storms, life-threatening flooding, and strong winds. According to ABC News, Hurricane Melissa is currently expected to become the worst storm in the nation’s history. In a Monday morning … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The Pakistani military says soldiers and militants have died in clashes near the Afghan border, as diplomats from both countries meet to prevent violence from erupting again after the worst fighting in years. Five Pakistani soldiers and 25 militants from the Tehrik-e … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. US President Donald Trump said he is not going “to be wasting my time” by meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin if the Kremlin leader is not ready to make a deal to end his war on Ukraine. “You have to know … Read more...Read More
Dave Ball, the co-founder of electronic music duo Soft Cell, died in his sleep on Wednesday at the age of 66. In a statement on Soft Cell’s website, the electronic music group announced that Ball, described as a “pioneer” of electronic music and as “one half of the groundbreaking electric music duo Soft Cell and … Read more...Read More
The Communist Party Central Committee completed a purge of the Chinese military by removing nine senior military leaders from their positions last week. The removal of the top military leaders comes amid a military corruption purge in China. According to Reuters, Zhang Shengmin, a 67-year-old Chinese military official, was promoted to the second-highest general during … Read more...Read More
The White House has denied a new report from TMZ that suggests President Donald Trump could pardon convicted rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs by commuting his prison sentence as early as this week. On Monday, TMZ reported that an anonymous high-ranking White House official confirmed that the president was considering commuting Combs’ prison sentence and that … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Iranian journalist Zeinab Rahimi has refused to wear the mandatory hijab for over two years, despite the risk of arrest and imprisonment. She is among a growing number of women and girls who have stopped covering their head in public, in direct … Read more...Read More
A new poll shows that 70 percent of Democrats are in favor of legislation that would provide amnesty for illegal immigrants and would allow them to become permanent citizens in the United States. According to a new poll from Rasmussen Reports, 50 percent of likely U.S. voters support legislation that would grant amnesty for illegal … Read more...Read More
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested 31 individuals, including a National Basketball Association (NBA) star, a former NBA star, and an NBA coach, on Thursday over a “lucrative fraud scheme to cheat victims out of millions of dollars.” In a Tuesday press release, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Joseph Nocella, … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Former NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says the alliance “was letting Ukraine down” by failing to deliver enough support during 2023-24, describing a “defeatist” mood in Washington and European nations failing to make promised arms deliveries. Stoltenberg, who was head of the western … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s administration has reportedly deployed the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, also known as the “Night Stalkers,” in the Caribbean region near Venezuela. The deployment of the “Night Stalkers” comes as the Trump administration continues to carry out military strikes against drug cartel vessels off the coast of Venezuela and continues to increase … Read more...Read More
Senate Democrats voted on Thursday to block a bill proposed by Republicans in the Senate to pay active-duty military members and other essential federal employees who have continued to work amid the ongoing shutdown, which has already lasted 23 days. According to Fox News, the Republican-led bill proposed by Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Sen. … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that his administration will “eliminate” and “eradicate” the threat posed by drug cartels in the United States. The president described drug cartels as the “ISIS of the Western Hemisphere.” During a Thursday roundtable discussion with the Homeland Security Task Force, which the president established in January, Trump outlined the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. European Union leaders have stopped short of a deal to use frozen Russian state assets to fund Ukraine, after Belgium — where most of the money is held — raised legal and technical concerns about the proposal. At a summit in Brussels … Read more...Read More
A new Pentagon memorandum instructs Department of War personnel to avoid “unauthorized engagements with Congress” and coordinate all congressional interactions with the department’s legislative affairs office. In a memorandum issued on October 15 that was obtained by Breaking Defense, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Deputy Secretary of War Steve Feinberg ordered Department of War … Read more...Read More
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced on Monday that over 480,000 illegal immigrants have been arrested in the first nine months of President Donald Trump’s second administration. Noem also confirmed that 70 percent of the illegal immigrants arrested by the Trump administration have criminal charges or have been convicted on criminal charges. In a … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine killed at least seven people, including two children, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on the Kremlin with the chances of a summit in the immediate future between US President Donald Trump and … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Myanmar’s junta said on Monday it raided one of the country’s most notorious cyberscam centers and seized Starlink satellite internet devices. Myanmar government media The Global New Light of Myanmar said the military “conducted operations in KK Park near Myanmar-Thai border” and had “seized 30 … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s administration is constructing “Smart Walls” that use advanced technology to help U.S. Border Patrol agents prevent illegal immigrants from entering the United States by illegally crossing the southern border. Earlier this month, the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that the Trump administration awarded 10 new construction … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s administration has agreed to cancel the student loan debt of up to 2.5 million borrowers after the American Federation of Teachers sued his administration earlier this year over its reversal of student loan forgiveness policies launched under former President Joe Biden’s administration. According to Fox Business, an agreement between the Trump administration … Read more...Read More
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) confirmed on Tuesday that he will not block a floor vote on a resolution seeking to force the release of files related to convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein if the resolution reaches 218 signatures. According to Politico, a discharge petition filed by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Rep. Ro … Read more...Read More
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Monday that President Donald Trump’s administration can deploy Oregon National Guard troops to Portland following a district court judge ruling that blocked the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to help protect an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland that has been plagued … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that “an end to Hamas will be FAST, FURIOUS, & BRUTAL” if the terrorist organization continues to violate the terms of the peace deal in the Middle East. In a Tuesday statement on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Numerous of our NOW GREAT ALLIES in the Middle East, and areas … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the U.S. military has been positioning a large number of naval ships, air assets, and troops in the Caribbean region over the past two months in an effort by President Donald Trump’s administration to place pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. According to CNN, as of last Tuesday, the United … Read more...Read More
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced on Monday that a “small unit” of U.S. military advisers and security personnel will remain at the Ain al-Asad air base in the western region of Iraq to continue coordinating efforts with U.S. forces in Syria to ensure that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) does … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Former NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says the alliance “was letting Ukraine down” by failing to deliver enough support during 2023-24, describing a “defeatist” mood in Washington and European nations failing to make promised arms deliveries. Stoltenberg, who was head of the western … Read more...Read More
Millions of website disruptions were reported on Monday after Amazon Web Services suffered a major outage that triggered connectivity issues for thousands of websites and services across the globe. According to NBC News, 6.5 million connectivity reports were filed on Downdetector’s website on Monday and over 1,000 websites and services were affected as a result … Read more...Read More
Shrapnel fragments from an explosive ordnance damaged a California Highway Patrol Vehicle serving as part of Vice President J.D. Vance’s protective detail during a live-fire training demonstration celebrating the U.S. Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary in California on Saturday. In a Sunday press release, the California Highway Patrol confirmed that metal shrapnel from an explosive ordnance … Read more...Read More
A woman has been charged after threatening to kill federal agents who were supporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the arrest of individuals at the Malden District Court in Massachusetts. In a Thursday press release, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts announced that 37-year-old Bethany Abigail Terrill was charged with “threatening … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The European Union and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed doubts about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to end the more than three-year war in Ukraine as the prospect of a summit in Budapest with US President Donald Trump looms. Zelenskyy said that … Read more...Read More
Democrats in the U.S. Senate voted to block a defense spending bill on Thursday that would have provided funding to pay U.S. military members during the ongoing shutdown of the federal government. According to The Daily Caller, the Senate voted 50 to 44 on Thursday to pass the annual defense appropriations bill, which would have … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that a U.S. drone strike conducted on Thursday against a drug smuggling submersible vessel in the Caribbean left at least two survivors. Fox News reported that an anonymous U.S. official told the outlet that the military’s drone strike against a “big” submersible vessel left two or three survivors after it was … Read more...Read More
Paul Daniel “Ace” Frehley, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the original lead guitarist of KISS, died on Thursday after sustaining wounds during a fall last month. In a Thursday statement on Instagram, Frehley’s family confirmed that the 74-year-old rock star died “peacefully” while surrounded by family members in Morristown, … Read more...Read More
The Department of Homeland Security warned on Tuesday that Mexican cartels are coordinating with “domestic extremist groups” in the United States to place bounties on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents. In a Tuesday press release, the Department of Homeland Security announced that the agency has obtained “credible … Read more...Read More
Los Angeles County issued a local state of emergency on Tuesday in response to President Donald Trump’s administration’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in the California county. In a Tuesday press release, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors explained that the emergency proclamation will allow Los Angeles County to “mobilize resources, expedite contracting … Read more...Read More
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recently ordered U.S. military leaders to ensure that all War Department personnel watch the “warrior ethos” speech he gave to America’s top military officers in Quantico, Virginia, last month. In a memorandum obtained by NPR, Hegseth ordered U.S. military leaders to have service members complete the “Warrior Ethos Tasking,” which … Read more...Read More
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) recently suggested that Americans should be “forcefully rising up” against President Donald Trump’s administration after the U.S. Justice Department announced an indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James for charges of alleged bank fraud and false statements to a financial institution. During an interview with liberal activist and MSNBC host … Read more...Read More
Israel confirmed on on Thursday that the bodies of two more deceased hostages were returned by Hamas as part of the fulfillment of the fulfillment of the ceasefire and Middle East peace deal. While Hamas has returned the remains of nine deceased Israeli hostages, 19 deceased hostages still remain missing. The Israel Defense Forces announced … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, have agreed to meet in Budapest following a phone call held a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to visit Washington. “We agreed that there will be a meeting of … Read more...Read More
The family of Diane Keaton revealed the famous actress’ cause of death on Wednesday after Keaton passed away on Saturday in California. In a statement to People magazine, Keaton’s family revealed that the 79-year-old award-winning actress died from pneumonia on Saturday. “The Keaton family are very grateful for the extraordinary messages of love and support … Read more...Read More
The family of Diane Keaton revealed the famous actress’ cause of death on Wednesday after Keaton passed away on Saturday in California. In a statement to People magazine, Keaton’s family revealed that the 79-year-old award-winning actress died from pneumonia on Saturday. “The Keaton family are very grateful for the extraordinary messages of love and support … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that Hamas needs to follow through with its agreement to disarm or the United States will “disarm them.” During a roundtable meeting with Argentinian President Javier Milei at the White House on Tuesday, the president told reporters that Hamas has agreed to disarm and warned that the terrorist organization … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump told reporters on Sunday that he may threaten Russian President Vladimir Putin by offering to send Ukraine Tomahawk cruise missiles if the war is not “settled” in Ukraine. During a press gaggle on Air Force One on Monday following a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump said Ukraine needs Patriot missiles … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A former Russian diplomat linked to a sanctions-evasion scandal involving one of the FBI’s top former counter-intelligence agents and a notorious Russian oligarch was set to be sentenced on charges of lying to U.S. law enforcement. Sergei Shestakov’s sentencing, scheduled for October … Read more...Read More
Multiple news outlets are refusing to sign an agreement to follow new Pentagon reporting restrictions imposed by President Donald Trump’s Department of War. According to a recent Pentagon memorandum, news outlets reporting from the Pentagon will be required by the Trump administration to sign a pledge agreeing that they will not publish classified or unclassified … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials have released a video showing a possible abduction in order to identify a woman who appears to have been taken by force by an unidentified male on Sunday morning in Wichita, Kansas. During a Tuesday press conference, the Wichita Police Department confirmed that an investigation remains ongoing into a “possible abduction” that … Read more...Read More
Alec Baldwin and Stephen Baldwin, two famous actors, were involved in a major car crash on Monday in the Hamptons, New York. East Hampton Police Chief Michael Sarlo told TMZ that officials responded to a motor vehicle accident on State Route 27, Pantigo Road at roughly 12:01 p.m. on Monday. “A white 2023 Range Rover, operated by … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Pakistan has carried out air strikes in Afghanistan’s southern province of Kandahar, locals told RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi, as fresh fighting erupted between the neighbors. Explosions were also heard in Kabul, according to city residents who spoke to Radio Azadi. Unverified footage on … Read more...Read More
A new poll shows that the majority of voters in America support President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to defend Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities across the United States. A poll conducted by Rasmussen Reports from October 7 to October 9 shows that 52 percent of likely U.S. voters support Trump’s deployment … Read more...Read More
At least 34 individuals were rescued over the weekend as Alaska’s coastal regions experienced extreme flooding and hurricane-force wind gusts in the aftermath of Typhoon Halong. According to Fox Weather, the remnants of Typhoon Halong have resulted in a major coastal storm that has led to huge waves, hurricane-force wind gusts, and devastating flooding for … Read more...Read More
Vice President J.D. Vance confirmed on Sunday that President Donald Trump is not planning to deploy “boots on the ground” in Israel or Gaza following the historic peace deal between Israel and Hamas. During a Sunday interview appearance on an episode of “Meet The Press” on NBC News, Vance clarified the Trump administration’s plans to … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The founder of one of China’s most prominent underground churches and dozens of its pastors and members have been arrested, the founder’s family and a church spokesperson said, part of a multi-city crackdown in recent days. Jin Mingri, who founded Zion Church, a … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that Oregon is expected to spend significantly more during its current budget period on a program that provides free health care for legal and illegal immigrants than the state will spend on the Oregon State Police. According to a budget review by Oregon’s Legislative Fiscal Office, the state is expected to … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials confirmed that four individuals were killed and 20 others were injured during a mass shooting at a bar on South Carolina’s St. Helena Island on Sunday morning. In a Sunday press release, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office announced that law enforcement officials received multiple reports regarding a shooting at Willie’s Bar and … Read more...Read More
The Oregon Health & Science University Hospital’s air ambulances were diverted to local airports on Saturday due to an anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) organization holding a “laser party” protest in Portland, Oregon, to “fight back” against the Trump administration. Rose City Counter-Info, an anti-ICE organization that describes itself on its website as an … Read more...Read More
A new study shows that suicide rates among young adults in America’s Generation Z increased by nearly 20 percent between 2014 and 2024. Axios reported that a new study of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data conducted by Stateline shows that the suicide rate for Generation Z, adults ages 18 to 27, increased almost … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Iranian journalist Zeinab Rahimi has refused to wear the mandatory hijab for over two years, despite the risk of arrest and imprisonment. She is among a growing number of women and girls who have stopped covering their head in public, in direct … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that new evidence confirms that the Sudanese Armed Forces used chlorine gas in chemical weapon attacks last September. On May 22, the U.S. State Department announced economic sanctions against Sudan and claimed that the Sudanese government illegally used chemical weapons. At the time, the State Department said, “On April 24, 2025, … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump signed a $6.1 billion agreement on Thursday with Finnish President Alexander Stubb that will allow the U.S. Coast Guard to purchase and build a combined total of 11 new icebreakers as the U.S. military seeks to counter the presence of Russia and China in the Arctic region. Announcing the deal in a … Read more...Read More
The suspect accused of starting the Palisades Fire earlier this year in Los Angeles, California, was arrested on Wednesday and identified as a 29-year-old with a history of anti-Trump and climate change posts on social media. In a Wednesday statement on X, formerly Twitter, Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli announced that 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht had … Read more...Read More
The White House confirmed on Thursday that the United States Military is tasking up to 200 U.S. troops currently stationed at U.S. Central Command to monitor the fulfillment of the peace deal President Donald Trump negotiated between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East. On Thursday, NBC News and multiple other news outlets reported that … Read more...Read More
Popular podcaster Joe Rogan issued a scathing criticism on Wednesday against the person responsible for putting Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, a former U.S. congresswoman, on a suspected terrorist watchlist under former President Joe Biden’s administration. A report released last year cited whistleblowers who confirmed that Gabbard had been placed under surveillance as part … Read more...Read More
A mysterious unidentified flying object (UFO) was recently spotted “hovering” in broad daylight in the sky in Midlothian, Virginia. The UFO sighting was submitted on Monday to the National UFO Reporting Center. According to the National UFO Reporting Center, a driver witnessed a “sphere-like object” on Sunday at 10:38 in Midlothian, Virginia. The witness reported … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China is growing more aggressive in its military activities near Taiwan and also in its online efforts to weaken Taiwanese trust in government, the island’s defense ministry said on Thursday. In a new edition of a report released every two years, the defense … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that both Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a historic peace plan, which will include the release of the remaining Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas and the withdrawal of Israeli troops to an “agreed upon line” in Gaza. Announcing the historic peace deal in a … Read more...Read More
Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed on Sunday that the Trump administration is currently the closest it has come to securing the release of all of the Israeli hostages from Hamas. Rubio also warned that peace in the Middle East will not be possible if there is still a “threat emanating from Gaza.” During a … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Just days after UN human rights experts decried a “dramatic escalation” in executions in Iran, the powerful Guardian Council approved harsher sentences for spying and collaboration with Israel and the United States. A spokesman for the Guardian Council, Iran’s constitutional watchdog, announced the decision … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A military strike on Monday night hit a group in central Myanmar’s Chaung U township who were gathered to mark the Thadingyut full moon festival and to demonstrate against the military junta that rules the country. The attack killed at least 20 people, … Read more...Read More
The Israeli Foreign Ministry confirmed that another flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces early Wednesday morning as a fleet of nine boats attempted to “breach the legal naval blockade” and enter Gaza. According to The Associated Press, a flotilla of nine boats with 145 activists linked to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition & Thousand Madleens to … Read more...Read More
Tesla is facing multiple lawsuits after three college students were killed in a car crash after a Cybertruck malfunctioned, which resulted in the passengers being “entombed” in the vehicle as it was burning. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, 19-year-old Soren Dixon, 19-year-old Krysta Tsukahara, and 20-year-old Jack Nelson were killed in a Tesla Cybertruck … Read more...Read More
U.S. Air Force leaders recently revealed new advancements in artificial intelligence-powered drones that could “be a revolution” amid concerns of a potential future conflict with China. CBS News reported that Major Florida’s Englin Air Force Base is currently the training ground for a new type of air force that will be used in the U.S. … Read more...Read More
Marine Corps 2nd Lt. William Hardwick is one of the initial applicants to be selected for the Enlisted to Judge Advocate Program. Before earning his commission, he served as a sergeant in the Marine Corps, where he worked as a legal services specialist. The program offers qualified enlisted Marines a fully funded path to becoming … Read more...Read More
Walmart announced on Wednesday that the massive retail chain is planning to remove synthetic dyes and over 30 other ingredients from its private-label food products by January of 2027. In a Wednesday press release, Walmart confirmed that it is “moving to eliminate synthetic dyes and the use of an additional 30 ingredients, including certain preservatives, artificial … Read more...Read More
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, a Democrat, announced on Monday that he signed an executive order to establish “ICE free zones” throughout the city. The executive order comes as Democrat leaders in Chicago and Illinois have repeatedly tried to prevent President Donald Trump’s administration from conducting immigration enforcement operations throughout the sanctuary city. During a Monday … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he is supporting “across-the-board pay raises” for all members of the U.S. military and that his administration is making the “largest ever investment” in the military. Celebrating the 250th birthday of the U.S. Navy during a speech at Norfolk Naval Base on Sunday, Trump said, “We’re gathered on … Read more...Read More
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) slammed Democrats last week for shutting down the federal government over a list of demands, including the return of millions of dollars in wasteful spending programs for foreign countries. During a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate last week, Kennedy said that you would “need an Excel spreadsheet to … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A sweeping two-month crackdown on online content is coming in China, aiming to restrict posts expressing views from hostility and conflict to “world-weariness,” Beijing’s top internet regulator announced on Monday. Monday’s notice from the Cyberspace Administration of China did not specify when the … Read more...Read More
An investigation conducted by the Department of Homeland Security discovered that multiple Americans who resisted the COVID-19 mask mandates were put on no-fly lists by former President Joe Biden’s administration. According to Fox News, an internal investigation led by the Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration found that Biden’s Transportation Security Administration … Read more...Read More
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s plan to require digital identification cards for work authorization in the United Kingdom has been met with widespread backlash by both right-wing and left-wing leaders in the country. Last Friday, Starmer announced that the government of the United Kingdom would be implementing mandatory digital identification cards to address the problem … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. RFA Perspectives — Deepfake and AI videos are created from tools anyone can download. North Korean hackers are already using the same tools as a weapon. Recently, South Korea’s cybersecurity firm Genians revealed that a North Korean hacking group used AI-generated deepfake military IDs to impersonate … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The European Parliament is expected on October 7 to give its thumbs up to the new legislation and EU member states are expected to follow suit on November 17 with the new rules set to enter into force in December. The measures … Read more...Read More
A flight attendant was injured after two Delta Air Lines airplanes “absolutely smashed” into each other on the LaGuardia Airport’s runway in New York on Wednesday night. Fox News reported that two Canadair CRJ-900 regional airplanes collided on the runway at the LaGuardia Airport at roughly 9:58 p.m. on Wednesday night. The outlet noted that … Read more...Read More
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake left at least 72 people dead and more than 360 people injured in the Philippines this week. According to The Associated Press, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake rocked the Philippines at roughly 10 p.m. on Tuesday. The outlet noted that the earthquake was attributed to a shallow fault line in the sea … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office director in Portland recently revealed that the agency’s facility in Portland, Oregon, receives very little help from local police officials despite facing nightly attacks from Antifa and left-wing protesters. Fox News reported that Cammila Wamsley, the director of Portland’s ICE office, told Fox News correspondent Bill Melugin … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Surveillance in Hong Kong is set to intensify, with tens of thousands of new cameras and AI facial-recognition software deployed in the coming years, the city’s security chief said Friday. A web of around 4,000 closed-circuit television cameras already scans Hong Kong, part of a … Read more...Read More
Throughout center fielder Joe DiMaggio’s years with the New York Yankees, 1936 to 1942 and 1946 to 1951, the team won nine World Series championships, and DiMaggio set a record for the longest hitting streak — 56 games from May 15 to July 16, 1941, a record still unbroken by any Major League Baseball player. … Read more...Read More
Viral videos on social media show a conservative activist being assaulted by a “leftist attacker” on Wednesday at Union Station in Washington, D.C. In a video shared on X, formerly Twitter, a woman can be seen approaching conservative activist Cam Higby on the ground while he was sitting in a camp chair at Union Station. … Read more...Read More
An alleged senior leader of the Sinaloa Cartel recently admitted that President Donald Trump’s border policies and operations targeting drug cartels have made cartel operations more difficult. A video shared on X, formerly Twitter, shows an alleged senior member of the Sinaloa Cartel engaging in an interview with David Culver, a CNN correspondent. The Sinaloa … Read more...Read More
A group of students at the University of Virginia is planning to hold an “Antifascist Tailgate” party at the university on Friday, which will feature the burning of American flags in protest of President Donald Trump’s recent executive order cracking down on crimes associated with flag burning. A flyer shared on X, formerly Twitter, shows … Read more...Read More
The Atlantic Shark Institute shared a video on Sunday of an “elusive” great white shark that was recorded underwater off the coast of Rhode Island for the first time. Sharing the video in a Sunday post on Facebook, the Atlantic Shark Institute announced, “We are really excited to share a first for Rhode Island and … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. For nearly 48 hours, Afghanistan was plunged into confusion and chaos after the Taliban government imposed a nationwide telecommunications blackout. The restoration of cell phone and Internet services on October 1 was met with widespread relief and anger, with Afghans recalling how … Read more...Read More
Multiple U.S. military bases in Europe have confirmed that certain services are temporarily closed due to the partial government shutdown caused by the disagreement between Democrats and Republicans over a continuing resolution to fund the federal government. A statement on the U.S. Department of War’s website states, “The most recent appropriations for the Department of … Read more...Read More
At least three protesters affiliated with Antifa were arrested outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland, Oregon, on Tuesday, as federal law enforcement officials displayed a “massive show of force” following President Donald Trump’s crackdown against the left-wing terrorist organization. The Post Millennial reported that at least three individuals affiliated with … Read more...Read More
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Tuesday that nearly 100 people have been reported sick on Royal Caribbean International’s Serenade of the Seas amid an outbreak of norovirus on the cruise ship. In a Tuesday press release, the CDC confirmed that 94 of the 1,874 cruise ship passengers and four of … Read more...Read More
The War Department will focus on lethality and merit, not on political correctness and diversity, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who spoke today to an audience of hundreds of generals, admirals and senior enlisted personnel at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. “Real toxic leadership is endangering subordinates with low standards. Real toxic leadership is … Read more...Read More
The Taliban shut down mobile phone and internet services in Afghanistan this week. The United Nations has warned that the Taliban’s actions could cause “significant harm” to the people of Afghanistan. Anonymous diplomatic and industry sources told Reuters on Tuesday that the Taliban ordered cuts to internet and mobile phone data services throughout Afghanistan on … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the Pentagon is asking U.S. missile suppliers to double or quadruple the production of new missiles. The report comes amid concerns of a potential future war with China and a missile stockpile shortage caused by the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia and the recent conflict between Israel and Iran. … Read more...Read More
The War Department will focus on lethality and merit, not on political correctness and diversity, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who spoke today to an audience of hundreds of generals, admirals and senior enlisted personnel at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. “Real toxic leadership is endangering subordinates with low standards. Real toxic leadership is … Read more...Read More
Physical fitness and combat training standards will be raised, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who spoke today to an audience of hundreds of generals, admirals and senior enlisted personnel at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Those same standards will apply to both genders, he said, be it for the combat fitness test or weapons … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to his administration’s proposed plan to bring an end to the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and develop a “credible pathway” to a Palestinian state and a “peaceful and prosperous co-existence” in the Middle East. Following Trump’s meeting with Netanyahu … Read more...Read More
A U.S. Marine veteran has been identified as the suspect responsible for killing four people, injuring eight others, and starting a fire at a Mormon church in Michigan on Sunday. According to The New York Post, law enforcement officials confirmed that Thomas Jacob Sanford, a 40-year-old U.S. Marine veteran, has been identified as the suspect … Read more...Read More
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Friday that the United Kingdom will soon require digital identification for people to be authorized to work in the country. The prime minister indicated that digital identification will help the United Kingdom address the issue of illegal immigration. Addressing the Global Progressive Action Conference in London on Friday, the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. North Korean farm managers who are not carefully harvesting their potato crops – leaving some behind – are getting in trouble with authorities, residents with links to the agricultural sector told Radio Free Asia. Inspectors recently swooped down on several collective … Read more...Read More
Eight airmen assigned to the 673rd Security Forces Squadron participated in a Fly Away Security Team training course at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 15-19. Fly Away Security Team training is a five-day, 40-hour course that challenges airmen physically and mentally to enhance their lethality while protecting aircraft, aircrew, cargo and distinguished visitors during operations … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday to celebrate the start of construction for the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center-Elmendorf at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska. In a Friday press release, the U.S. Army announced that Joint Integrated Test and Training Center-Elmendorf will be a “leading-edge facility” that will … Read more...Read More
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has ordered hundreds of U.S. military generals and admirals to attend a rare meeting at a U.S. Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia, next Tuesday. According to The Washington Post, over a dozen sources familiar with next week’s meeting told the outlet that Hegseth ordered U.S. military leaders earlier this … Read more...Read More
Microsoft announced on Thursday that it has terminated certain services for the Israeli military following an investigation that was launched after The Guardian reported that Israel was using Microsoft’s cloud storage technology to conduct mass surveillance of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. In a statement released Thursday on Microsoft’s blog, Microsoft President and … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. South Korea summoned Russia’s ambassador on Monday to demand that it stops the involvement of North Korean troops in the war in Ukraine while the embassy insisted that cooperation with North Korea was “not directed against” South Korean security interests. Earlier, … Read more...Read More
A memorandum shared by the White House Office of Management and Budget shows that President Donald Trump’s administration is directing federal agencies to prepare for an “orderly shutdown” by developing plans to implement mass firings of government employees if Democrats in the U.S. Senate refuse to pass a continuing resolution and force a government shutdown. … Read more...Read More
A man from Queens, New York, was sentenced on Tuesday for planning to carry out a terrorist attack with a knife in New York City for the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). In a Tuesday press release, the U.S. Justice Department announced that 25-year-old Awais Chudhary, a resident of Queens, was sentenced to … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he is open to talks with the United States, but only if Washington drops its demand that Pyongyang abandon its nuclear weapons program. Kim made the remarks during a recent session of the Supreme People’s Assembly, … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Maryam has worked as an online interpreter since the Taliban banned women from most jobs in Afghanistan. But her livelihood is under threat after the hard-line Islamist group last week shut down access to fiber-optic Internet in large swaths of the country. … Read more...Read More
A former U.S. Army National Guard member was charged on Wednesday for trying to provide material support to the al-Qaida terrorist organization after allegedly attempting to send 3-D printed weapons to “an individual he believed was receiving them on behalf of al-Qaida.” In a Wednesday press release, the U.S. Justice Department confirmed that Andrew Scott … Read more...Read More
The Pentagon confirmed on Tuesday that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is terminating the Defense Advisory Committee for Women in the Services, which the Department of War said promotes a “divisive feminist agenda” that negatively impacts the U.S. military’s readiness. Military Times reported that a memorandum signed by Hegseth last week and obtained by the … Read more...Read More
Vice President J.D. Vance issued a statement on Tuesday following the tragic military helicopter crash near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington last week that led to the death of four American soldiers. According to Fox 13, four U.S. soldiers were killed when a MH-60 Black Hawk crashed near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in a rural area last … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump indicated on Tuesday that he believes NATO members should shoot down any Russian military aircraft that violates the airspace of member nations amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. During a Tuesday meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who was in New York City with Trump for the United Nations General … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that China is using its increased influence in Latin America to circumvent the Panama Canal with massive infrastructure projects in Peru and Brazil. The report, which was published on Tuesday by Horizon Advisory, warned, “The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is well on its way to seizing influence and coercive leverage across … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived to a jubilant celebration in Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, on Tuesday, part of a trip to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the region’s founding. Video from state TV showed dozens of dancing, flower-waving … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump has clinched more than $12 billion in trade deals with Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan amid a White House push to deepen economic ties with the strategic Central Asian region. Uzbekistan agreed to buy up to 22 aircraft … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials have confirmed that at least three individuals were shot on Wednesday morning in a shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas, Texas. According to Fox News, Wednesday’s shooting reportedly took place as ICE officials were transferring detainees into the facility in Dallas at roughly 7:30 a.m. (local … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump criticized members of the United Nations during a speech on Tuesday for officially recognizing a Palestinian state despite the Hamas terrorist organization still refusing to release multiple Israeli hostages. The president’s speech came after multiple Western countries formally recognized Palestine as a state this week. During his speech at the United Nations … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Secret Service announced on Tuesday that the agency dismantled an “imminent telecommunications threat” near the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York City. In a Tuesday press release, the Secret Service said it “dismantled a network of electronic devices located throughout the New York tristate area that were used to conduct multiple … Read more...Read More
New Interior Department documents show that the Trump administration is planning to hold an auction for oil and natural gas drilling leases at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana later this week. According to documents obtained by Politico’s Energy Wire, the Interior Department is expected to provide companies with an opportunity to secure oil and … Read more...Read More
The U.S. lawmaker leading a bipartisan delegation from Congress to China told the Chinese defense minister on Monday that the United States wants to “open up the lines of communication” between the two countries, especially with regard to military ties between the U.S. and China. The Associated Press reported that the first official delegation from … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Ships collided and water cannons allegedly caused damage and injuries during a skirmish between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the disputed South China Sea on Tuesday. The Philippine Coast Guard said that two Chinese ships used water cannons while pursuing the BRP Datu … Read more...Read More
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum in August directing the military services to stringently enforce facial hair grooming standards across the force. “The grooming standard set by the U.S. military is to be clean-shaven and neat in presentation for a proper military appearance,” said Hegseth in a memorandum dated Aug. 20, 2025. Service … Read more...Read More
The Venezuelan military is conducting military exercises and displaying the country’s Russian-built fighter jets following the deployment of multiple U.S. warships off the coast of Venezuela and President Donald Trump’s strikes against drug traffickers in the Caribbean. CNN reported that the Venezuelan military has mobilized over 2,500 soldiers on the island of La Orchila for … Read more...Read More
Dozens of ABC stations are planning to air a tribute for Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk on Friday night in place of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after the liberal comedian mocked the MAGA movement over the conservative activist’s assassination at Utah Valley University last week. In a Wednesday press release, Sinclair, Inc, which is the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. US President Donald Trump threatened Afghanistan with unspecified “bad things” if it doesn’t turn Bagram Airfield back to the United States, an action previously rejected by the country’s Taliban rulers. Afghan Taliban officials pushed back, saying a deal was “not possible,” and … Read more...Read More
The Pentagon has denied a report published this week by NBC News that claimed that military leaders were considering a new recruitment campaign based on honoring the legacy of conservative activist and Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated last week in Utah. Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson told Fox News that the … Read more...Read More
A homeless man who was arrested last weekend for allegedly kidnapping and raping a 5-year-old girl in a city homeless encampment in Seattle, Washington, was released on Wednesday night. According to The Post Millennial, 46-year-old Viensavanh Boutdavong was arrested by Seattle Police Department officials on Saturday at Tent City 3, a city homeless encampment, after … Read more...Read More
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to table a resolution that would have censured Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) over controversial comments she made about Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk following the 31-year-old conservative activist’s assassination last week. Fox News reported that Wednesday’s resolution to censure Omar was blocked in a 214 to … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. US President Donald Trump said that he wants Bagram air base in Afghanistan returned to US control, in a move that could reignite American involvement in the country and the strategic asset that was lost during the chaotic Western withdrawal four years … Read more...Read More
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud, a Democrat, told Edward “Ted” Barham, a Christian minister, that he was “not welcome” in the city after the local resident objected to the installation of new street signs honoring Osama Siblani, the publisher of Arab American News, during a city council meeting last week. According to Fox News, Barham … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the Socialist Rifle Association, a left-wing non-profit organization with roughly 10,000 members, has been linked to multiple crimes and has provided weapons training for individuals with transgender and Marxist ideologies. According to The Daily Wire, the Socialist Rifle Association was incorporated in 2019 by Alexander Tackett, who now identifies as … Read more...Read More
Army Sgt. Aaron Eddins and Staff Sgt. Jacob Hetherington will compete at the 2025 International Practical Shooting Confederation World Shoot Handgun Championships in South Africa Sept. 22-27. Eddins and Hetherington are instructors and competitive shooters assigned to the Army Marksmanship Unit at Fort Benning, Georgia, and part of the U.S. Practical Shooting Association Team representing … Read more...Read More
Five police officers were shot by a suspect on Wednesday in York County, Pennsylvania, leaving three police officers dead and two hospitalized in critical condition. Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Col. Christopher Paris confirmed during a Wednesday press conference that three police officers were killed and two were wounded after a suspect fired at them while … Read more...Read More
A major cruise line recently confirmed that it is canceling visits to a Haitian port until next April amid a surge of crime, terrorist activity, and other issues in Haiti that have led the U.S. State Department to warn Americans against traveling to the Caribbean country. According to Fox News, Royal Caribbean Cruises has canceled … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Air Force is moving forward with the production and testing of the B-21 Raider stealth bomber following the arrival of the second B-21 aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base last week. In a press release last Thursday, the Air Force confirmed that the second B-21 Raider flight test aircraft arrived at Edwards Air … Read more...Read More
A Chinese national was recently sentenced after smuggling “biological material related to round worms” from Wuhan to Michigan and lying to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials. In a press release last Wednesday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan announced that Chengxuan Han, a Chinese national, was sentenced to three months … Read more...Read More
War Department experts constantly research and implement new technologies to improve the food that supports service members’ ever-changing nutritional needs. A few new creations are helping to optimize warfighter performance during combat and recovery. The future of expeditionary warfare is currently focused on small, self-sustained units who can operate for extended periods of time in … Read more...Read More
A 19-year-old male suspect and a 17-year-old male suspect were arrested on Monday for allegedly harassing two women and brandishing firearms while wearing clown masks in the Bitter Lake neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. In a Monday press release, Seattle Police Department Detective Brian Pritchard announced that a 19-year-old male and a 17-year-old male were arrested … Read more...Read More
A new report published by a cybersecurity firm shows how a North Korean hacking group affiliated with the North Korean government used artificial intelligence to generate South Korean military identification card images that were used in a “spear-phishing attack.” In the new report published by Genians, researchers confirmed that Kimsuky, a North Korean hacking group, … Read more...Read More
The Pakistan Armed Forces confirmed on Monday that security forces conducted overnight raids against two Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan hideouts in the northwest region of the country, resulting in the death of 31 Pakistani Taliban insurgent fighters. The Associated Press reported that the Pakistani military confirmed that the overnight raids against the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan fighters, known as … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. US President Donald Trump has said NATO countries should stop buying Russian oil if they want Washington to tighten sanctions on Moscow — but achieving this could be time consuming and challenging. Only three NATO nations currently import Russian crude: Hungary, Slovakia, and Turkey. … Read more...Read More
Two U.S. military officers observed major military drills between Russia and Belarus on Monday, marking the first time U.S. military officers observed the joint military exercises since the start of the war between Russia and Ukraine. According to Reuters, the Zapad-2025 joint military exercises between Russia and Belarus were observed by at least two U.S. … Read more...Read More
Two suspects were arrested after allegedly planting an incendiary device under a Fox 13 News vehicle on Friday and attempting to ignite it in Magna, Utah. According to Fox 13 News, 58-year-old Adeeb Nasir and 31-year-old Adil Justice Ahmed Nasir were arrested over the weekend in Magna after officials discovered an incendiary device under a … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Afghanistan’s de-facto Taliban rulers said they have reached an agreement with visiting US officials on an exchange of prisoners, although no details were given and Washington has not yet confirmed that a deal has been struck. Following the September 13 meeting, the … Read more...Read More
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) sent a letter on Thursday to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) urging the Republican leader of the House of Representatives to order that a statue be featured in the U.S. Capitol in honor of Charlie Kirk. The letter comes after the 31-year-old conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder was … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. US President Donald Trump issued a forceful call for all NATO members to halt their purchases of Russian oil, saying such a move would help end the deadly conflict in Ukraine. Speaking via his Truth Social platform on September 13, Trump criticized … Read more...Read More
Russia confirmed on Friday that peace talks with Ukraine are “more on pause than active” as the country holds large military drills with Belarus. President Donald Trump also warned on Friday that his patience is “sort of running out” with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Dmitry Peskov, a spokesperson for the Kremlin, told reporters on Friday, … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. North Korea is the most restrictive country in the world, with the government tightening control over its citizens, intensifying surveillance and unleashing torrents of propaganda, according to a sweeping United Nations report released on Friday. The 14-page report, published by the U.N.’s Human Rights … Read more...Read More
The incoming president of the Oxford Union, a student debate society in England, is facing backlash after posting comments in celebration of conservative activist and Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk’s assassination on Wednesday. The Telegraph reported that Oxford Union President-elect George Abaraonye posted a celebratory message in a WhatsApp chat, saying, “Charlie Kirk got … Read more...Read More
Videos from Thursday night’s baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium show President Donald Trump being welcomed with loud cheers. According to Fox News, the president attended Thursday night’s game in honor of the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The crowd at Yankee Stadium cheered and … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that the suspect believed to be responsible for the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, has been arrested by law enforcement officials. The suspect has been identified as Tyler Robinson. During a Friday morning interview on “Fox & Friends,” Trump provided an … Read more...Read More
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released photos of a “person of interest” in the assassination of conservative activist and Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk. The suspect currently remains at large as law enforcement officials continue to conduct a manhunt just one day after Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University. … Read more...Read More
Videos shared on social media show roughly 67 shipping containers falling off a cargo ship into the ocean at a pier at California’s Port of Long Beach on Tuesday. The shipping container incident prompted the U.S. Coast Guard to respond to the scene and establish a safety zone. A video shared on X, formerly Twitter, … Read more...Read More
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced on Thursday that the agency is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information that helps law enforcement officials identify and arrest the individual or individuals responsible for the assassination of conservative activist and Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. In … Read more...Read More
A video shared on social media shows Democrat members of the House of Representatives objecting to prayer for Christian conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, who was assassinated on Wednesday while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. In a video shared on X, formerly Twitter, House Speaker Mike Johnson … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Construction is under way on a site in Belarus experts say looks like a military facility that could potentially house Russian strategic missiles, according to satellite images examined by RFE/RL and its partners in an investigative project. Images from Planet Labs of … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump delivered remarks from the Oval Office on Wednesday honoring the life of Charlie Kirk, a conservative Christian activist who was assassinated during a debate in Utah. “To my great fellow Americans, I am filled with grief and anger at the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk on a college campus in Utah. Charlie inspired … Read more...Read More
Christian, conservative activist, and Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a debate in the courtyard of Utah Valley University on Wednesday. While initial reports indicated Kirk was in critical condition, President Donald Trump later confirmed Kirk had died. “The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or … Read more...Read More
A new video shows conservative activist and Turning Point USA Executive Director Charlie Kirk being shot during a debate in the courtyard of Utah Valley University on Wednesday. A suspect has reportedly been arrested. This is breaking news that will be updated as more information becomes available. Keep reading below. A video shared on X, … Read more...Read More
A new video shared during a House Government Oversight hearing on Tuesday appears to show a U.S. MQ-Reaper drone firing a Hellfire missile at a mysterious orb in the Middle East. In the video, the mysterious unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) appeared to continue moving following the Hellfire missile strike. During a a House Government Oversight … Read more...Read More
The Department of Homeland Security announced on Monday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is launching “Operation Midway Blitz” in Chicago to target “the worst of the worst” illegal immigrants in the Democrat-run sanctuary city. In a Monday press release, the Department of Homeland Security announced that the Trump administration was launching an ICE … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Poland said it scrambled fighter jets and shot down Russian drones that crossed into its airspace, calling it “an act of aggression” and a “large-scale provocation” against the NATO and European Union member. It was the first time a NATO nation has fired shots … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Passenger flights began on Tuesday at a $2 billion Chinese-built airport near Phnom Penh that Cambodian officials hope will boost the country’s sagging tourism industry. The inaugural flight, an Air Cambodia plane arriving from China, was welcomed with streams of water from … Read more...Read More
A terrorist attack that left six people dead and 14 others injured in Jerusalem was stopped on Monday by an off-duty Israel Defense Forces soldier and an armed civilian. Fox News reported that a terrorist attack took place on Monday in northern Jerusalem as two attackers boarded a bus and started shooting. The outlet cited … Read more...Read More
Last week, Lee Zeldin, an administrator with the Environmental Protection Agency, joined forces with a local farm to bring over 20 pallets of produce to Scott Air Force Base, Ill., as part of a nationwide collaboration to reduce food waste. Airmen and their families on base were treated to hundreds of free watermelon, corn and … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Air Force Laboratory has awarded Aduril Industries and Blue Origin with new contracts to study ways for the U.S. military to use rockets to deliver cargo “anywhere on the planet” in less than an hour. In a statement obtained by SpaceNews.com, Daniel Brown, the program manager for the Rocket Experimentation for Global Agile … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says 20 civilians were killed in a “frankly brutal” Russian air strike on a village in eastern Ukraine and called on the international community to respond with an “appropriate reaction.” Zelesnkyy said the strike aimed “directly at people, … Read more...Read More
New statistics show that the number of Americans who have reported missing work due to military and civic duties has hit a 19-year high in 2025. The release of the data comes as the Trump administration has deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., to address crime and provide security amid anti-Immigration … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Department of War has deployed eight Navy warships and multiple other military assets to the Caribbean amid increased tension between President Donald Trump’s administration and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s government. Following the Trump administration’s lethal strike last week that killed 11 narco-terrorists transporting illegal drugs to the United States, the Venezuelan military engaged … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. WASHINGTON — The House passed the Uyghur Policy Act on Tuesday, a bill that advances a strategy for the United States to support Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities enduring persecution at the hands of China’s government. It’s the latest try for the measure, … Read more...Read More
A squadron of special tactics airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard completed a grueling five-day exercise, Aug. 30, testing their ability to perform a broad spectrum of operations in a maritime environment while responding to an enemy threat. The airmen, including combat controllers, pararescuemen and special reconnaissance troops, operated from the island of St. … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. US President Donald Trump, who surprised many by speaking to Belarus ruler Aleksandr Lukashenko by phone last month, said he believes the Eastern European nation will be releasing many of the hundreds of political prisoners it is holding. “I believe they’re going … Read more...Read More
A government watchdog released a report last week highlighting a significant shortage of U.S. Secret Service counter snipers and warning that top U.S. leaders, such as the president, could be placed at risk for “injury or assassination.” The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General report, which was released last Friday, comes after … Read more...Read More
An injured hiker who fell off a cliff in El Paso, Texas, was rescued by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Operations last Saturday. A video of the rescue operation shows a helicopter crew hoisting the injured hiker 180 feet into the air. In a Tuesday press release, U.S. Customs and Border … Read more...Read More
Another barrage of military drones was fired overnight at Ukraine after Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that he would consider any foreign troops deployed in the country to be “legitimate targets.” The latest round of regular strikes on Ukraine came in the form of 91 Russian drones, the Ukrainian Air Force said, adding that it … Read more...Read More
President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order today changing the Defense Department’s name to the Department of War as a secondary title. The order — the 200th signed by the president since taking office — authorizes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and DOD subordinate officials to use secondary titles like “Department of War,” “Secretary of … Read more...Read More
The Justice Department unveiled charges against 22 Chinese nationals, three Americans, and four Chinese companies in a “first-of-its-kind” indictment stemming from an international drug trafficking scheme on Wednesday. In a Wednesday press release, the Justice Department announced that charges had been filed against 22 Chinese nationals, four Chinese companies, and three American citizens over narcotics … Read more...Read More
A 42-year-old known as the “Ketamine Queen” pleaded guilty on Wednesday to multiple federal charges linked to “Friends” actor Matthew Perry’s fatal overdose in 2023. According to NBC News, 42-year-old Jasveen Sangha pleaded guilty to five charges on Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and now could face up … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. At a hospital in eastern Ukraine, a soldier lies with a bloodstained bandage around his neck, clutching a notepad. Vladyslav was picked up by medics on August 17 and is now recovering from life-threatening wounds in Dnipro. Unable to speak due to … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Army recently canceled the Command Assessment Program, which was implemented by former President Joe Biden’s administration to consider biases and psychological assessments when selecting potential candidates for leadership promotions. Sharing a news article on Wednesday that confirmed that the Army was ending the Biden administration’s Command Assessment Program, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth … Read more...Read More
WorldStrat President Jim Hanson, who previously served in the U.S. Army Special Forces, warned that drug cartels will face “holy hell unleashed” if they attempt to retaliate against the United States following President Donald Trump’s strike on a drug cartel vessel in the Caribbean Sea on Tuesday. In a Truth Social post on Tuesday, Trump … Read more...Read More
A disabled Christian Army veteran who formerly worked as a Walmart employee filed a lawsuit against the company last Thursday, claiming that he was wrongfully terminated after reporting multiple sexual harassment incidents stemming from transgender females using the men’s restroom. In a lawsuit filed last Thursday, Joseph Allen, a disabled Army veteran, claimed that Walmart … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Enormous intercontinental ballistic missiles, new underwater drones, laser weapons and other military hardware paraded across Beijing’s Tiananmen Square for 90 minutes on Wednesday — a commemoration of 80 years since the Japanese surrender that ended World War II and a showcase of modern … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Beijing on Tuesday, ahead of a massive Chinese military parade on Wednesday that will celebrate 80 years since the Japanese defeat that ended World War II. Kim and his daughter Kim Ju Ae arrived at … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has authorized up to 600 military lawyers to assist the U.S. Justice Department as temporary immigration judges. The Associated Press reported that a memorandum reviewed by the outlet shows that Hegseth has approved plans to have up to 600 military lawyers appointed as temporary immigration … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump told The Daily Caller on Friday that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo has refused to accept the help of U.S. troops to target Mexican drug cartels because she is “very scared.” Asked about his administration’s success with preventing illegal immigrants from crossing the southern border between the United States and Mexico during … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the U.S. military conducted a lethal strike on Tren de Aragua drug smugglers in the Caribbean Sea. Trump posted video of the strike on Truth Social, issuing a blunt warning to other drug traffickers: “BEWARE!” “Earlier this morning, on my Orders, U.S. Military Forces conducted a kinetic strike … Read more...Read More
An Indian national was sentenced last week to over 17 years in prison after law enforcement officials arrested him for smuggling almost $8 million worth of MDMA, an illegal drug also known as “Molly,” across the border between the United States and Canada in April of 2023. In a recent press release, the U.S. Attorney’s … Read more...Read More
During a press conference at the White House today, President Donald J. Trump announced that U.S. Space Command — one of the Defense Department’s 11 unified combatant commands — would be relocating from Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, to the Army’s Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. “I am thrilled to report that the U.S. Space … Read more...Read More
Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent suggested on Monday that President Donald Trump’s administration could declare a “national housing emergency” in the fall to help lower the cost of housing for Americans. During a Monday interview with The Washington Examiner at McLean Family Restaurant outside Washington, D.C., Bessent explained that the Trump administration is planning … Read more...Read More
The phrase “TRUMP IS DEAD” trended on X over the weekend, fueled by wild rumors surrounding President Donald Trump’s health. By Saturday morning, hashtags like #whereistrump and #TRUMPDIED generated more than 1.3 million engagements. The reason? Trump wasn’t seen in public for a couple of days. That’s it. That was the “smoking gun.” The unfounded … Read more...Read More
Two illegal immigrants working with contracted crews in support of firefighters responding to the Bear Gulch Fire in Mason County, Washington, were arrested last Wednesday by U.S. Border Patrol officials. In a Thursday press release, Customs and Border Protection confirmed that the U.S. Bureau of Land Management asked the Port Angeles Border Patrol Station to … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Ukraine urged China to pressure Vladimir Putin to move toward peace as the Russian president arrived in Beijing following his participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit — where he defended the war that has killed tens of thousands of people. … Read more...Read More
In a major step toward a new era of airpower, the Department of the Air Force reached a key development milestone in its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program Aug. 27, with one of its prototype platforms taking flight in less than two years from program launch — signaling a paradigm shift in the way the Air … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Hundreds of people are reported dead after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near the city of Jalalabad close to the Pakistan border. Taliban authorities reported at least 800 people were killed and 2,500 injured. In Nangahar’s Darah Noor district, residents told RFE/RL’s … Read more...Read More
An illegal immigrant child sex offender tied to the Logan Heights gang was arrested on Wednesday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials. The illegal immigrant was living in an active daycare in San Diego, California, at the time of his arrest. In a Thursday press release, ICE announced that Ezequiel Cruz-Rodriguez, an illegal … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Secret Service and U.S. Park Police arrested an Army veteran outside the White House in Lafayette Park on Monday after the veteran set an American flag on fire in protest of President Donald Trump’s executive order cracking down on crimes associated with the burning of the American flag. In a video from Monday’s incident … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Air Force released a new report this week regarding the F-35A Lightning II crash that took place at Alaska’s Eielson Air Force Base earlier this year on January 28. The report shows that the Air Force pilot held a 50-minute conference call with Lockheed Martin engineers to try to save the nearly $200 … Read more...Read More
In the wake of the horrific shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, where two children, Fletcher Merkel, 8, and Harper Moyski, 10, were killed and 17 others injured during a school Mass, prayer has emerged not only as a source of solace but as an act of defiance against evil. The tragedy, which unfolded … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that officials failed to send timely alerts over the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System in at least 15 events that were federally declared as major disasters since 2016. According to ProPublica, officials in the most affected communities in at least 15 major disasters since 2016 either failed to send emergency … Read more...Read More
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirmed on Wednesday that the Trump administration is ending an “Obama-Biden” program that exposed “sensitive DOD cloud systems” to Chinese coders. In a video message shared Wednesday on X, formerly Twitter, Hegseth explained that the Pentagon was notified last month of an “Obama-Biden era legacy program” known as “Digital Escorts.” … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. KYIV — Amid the dust, the rescue workers, and the diggers, Mykola is lucky to be alive. The five-story apartment block he called home was reduced to rubble the previous day in a Russian strike that killed 22 of his neighbors, including … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration arrested 27 individuals on Tuesday and Wednesday in Franklin, New Hampshire, as part of an operation targeting drug trafficking. The operation also led to the seizure of illegal drugs linked to the Mexican Sinaloa Cartel. In a Thursday press release, the Drug Enforcement Administration announced that it completed a three-month … Read more...Read More
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed on Tuesday that 5,000 illegal immigrants have been arrested since June in Los Angeles, California, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol. In a Tuesday press release, Noem said, “Today, DHS law enforcement made its 5,000th arrest in Los Angeles. That’s 5,000 criminal illegal … Read more...Read More
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) announced on Tuesday that military fighter jets were deployed to track a Russian spy plane that was detected in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone. In a Tuesday press release, NORAD officials confirmed that an IL-20 COOT, a Russian reconnaissance aircraft, was detected and tracked while operating inside … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. On the morning of November 19, 2024, US citizen Timur Kishukov was supposed to fly back to his home near Chicago, where the truck driver had started his own logistics company earlier in the year, after a visit to his native region … Read more...Read More
Garret O’Boyle and Steve Friend, two Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) whistleblowers, have been reinstated alongside FBI whistleblower Zachery Schoffstall after President Donald Trump’s administration agreed to a settlement with 10 whistleblowers. According to The New York Post, O’Boyle and Friend were suspended from the FBI after testifying to Congress regarding political weaponization at the … Read more...Read More
Reports indicate that two children were killed and 17 individuals were injured in a shooting on Wednesday at Annunciation Church, which was holding mass for the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In a Wednesday post on Facebook, the Richfield Police Department announced, “Police are responding to an active shooter call. Officers are reporting 20 … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. US President Donald Trump has made good on his threat to impose a 50 percent tariff on nearly all Indian goods over New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil. The August 27 announcement leaves Indian exporters facing one of the largest tariff rates … Read more...Read More
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he anticipates that a Defense Department special review panel looking into the circumstances surrounding the Aug. 26, 2021, suicide bombing attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, should be ready to present its findings by sometime in mid-2026. The attack, carried out by a bomber affiliated with ISIS-Khorasan and wearing an improvised explosive … Read more...Read More
Lil Nas X, a famous rapper and singer, was charged with four felonies on Monday after allegedly charging at police officials and injuring them when they confronted him last week for walking naked down a street in Los Angeles. According to TMZ, the 26-year-old rapper, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, reportedly charged at police … Read more...Read More
The National Park Service recently removed thousands of illegal marijuana plants and thousands of pounds of debris from California’s Sequoia National Park. In a press release last Thursday, the National Park Service announced that law enforcement agents worked with the Bureau of Land Management’s special agents to remove an “illegal marijuana cultivation site” located in … Read more...Read More
A British Airways flight attendant recently pleaded guilty to performing aviation duties while under the influence of drugs after he was found naked and high on methamphetamine and amphetamines in an airplane bathroom on a flight from California to Heathrow Airport in London. According to The BBC, Haden Pentecost, a 41-year-old British Airways flight attendant, … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Lawmakers in Phnom Penh on Monday approved a law that will allow the government to strip Cambodian citizenship from people convicted of conspiring with foreign governments against the national interest. Approved by 120 of the 125 members of the National Assembly, the measure … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials are conducting an investigation after a “severely decomposed” and decapitated body was found behind a McDonald’s restaurant location in Nashville, Tennessee, on Friday. According to USA Today, Brooke Reese, a Metropolitan Nashville Police Department spokesperson, told the outlet that police officials were notified at roughly 10:30 a.m. (local time) on Friday that … Read more...Read More
Five people were killed and 49 people were injured after a tour bus overturned and rolled off the Interstate 90 highway in New York on Friday. In a Saturday press release, the New York State Police announced that state troopers responded on Friday to a “tour bus rollover collision” at roughly 12:22 p.m. between exits … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump blasted Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Monday after the Democrat criticized Trump’s decision to deploy National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., to address the city’s crime surge. Trump previously warned that Chicago could be the next city to see federal law enforcement support from his administration. “The incompetent Mayor of Chicago just … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Ukraine is seeking more weapons from the West amid concerns that, even after the two recent summits in the United States, Russia is “not interested” in peace, a senior adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told RFE/RL’s Current Time. Speaking on … Read more...Read More
A Chinese national illegally in the United States was sentenced to prison this week for exporting weapons, ammunition, and technology to North Korea. In a Tuesday press release, the Justice Department announced that Shenghua Wen, a 42-year-old illegal immigrant from China, was sentenced on Monday to 96 months in prison for “illegally exporting firearms, ammunition, … Read more...Read More
A Hawaii basketball coach was sentenced last week to more than 33 years in prison for multiple child exploitation and harassment charges against at least 10 victims. In a press release last Friday, the U.S. Justice Department announced that 52-year-old Dwayne Yuen, a youth basketball coach from Honolulu, Hawaii, was sentenced to more than 33 … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is spying on wire transfers between the United States and Mexico to locate illegal immigrants for deportation under President Donald Trump’s administration. Honolulu Civil Beat reported that court records in a federal criminal case in Hawaii show that ICE officials used financial wire transfer … Read more...Read More
Defense Department civilians can now apply for details of up to six months with the Department of Homeland Security to help support President Donald J. Trump’s priority of securing the southern border. DOD civilians were notified of the opportunity via email Aug. 20. Civilians who would like to contribute to the southern border mission can … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Dozens of migrants from Tajikistan say they have been held by Russian authorities at Moscow’s Zhukovsky Airport for over a week. In footage shared with RFE/RL, dozens of men are seen locked inside a room cramped with prison-style iron bunk beds. There … Read more...Read More
Nearly 1,700 National Guard troops are expected to deploy across 19 states for the next few months as part of President Donald Trump’s nationwide deportation and crime fighting efforts. Pentagon planning documents show National Guard troops will be mobilized in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, … Read more...Read More
A new bill sponsored by Republicans would provide funding for states to open new illegal immigrant detention facilities like Alligator Alcatraz across the country as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to arrest and deport illegal immigrants at a historic pace. In a Friday press release, Rep. Addison McDowell (R-N.C.) announced a new bill that would … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor announced a new strategy on Tuesday to increase protections for American workers and target Chinese imports that use forced labor. In a Tuesday press release, the Department of Homeland Security announced that the Trump administration was taking steps to increase the country’s national security … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Two Hong Kong pro-democracy advocates have announced that they have been granted asylum: former lawmaker Ted Hui in Australia and activist Tony Chung in the U.K. Both men were convicted of violating Hong Kong’s restrictive national security law, which has quashed dissent after being … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A week after US President Donald Trump laid out the red carpet for his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, not much has changed in efforts to bring an end to the fighting in Ukraine. The Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska was followed by talks with Volodymyr … Read more...Read More
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials seized over $297,000 in alleged cocaine on Monday at the Los Indios International Bridge along the southern border between the United States and Mexico. In a Wednesday press release, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that a load of alleged cocaine worth $297,892 was seized by Brownsville Customs and … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Russian forces launched a massive aerial attack overnight on Ukraine on August 21, the largest this month so far, according to the Ukrainian authorities. The strikes came days after US President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders to … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that Microsoft withheld important information from the Defense Department regarding the company’s use of Chinese-based employees. The new report has sparked an investigation by the Pentagon. According to a 2025 security plan obtained by ProPublica, while Microsoft is required to submit security plans to the Defense Department regarding how the technology … Read more...Read More
China is preparing to hold an enormous military parade in Beijing next month to mark 80 years since Japan’s surrender in World War II, an event set to put its growing military power on full display. Tens of thousands of troops are expected to take part, joined by a fleet of aircraft and an arsenal … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that U.S. Customs and Border Protection wants to use artificial intelligence to conduct surveillance on American cities and “track suspicious activity.” The report comes as President Donald Trump’s administration is cracking down on illegal immigration across the United States. According to The Intercept, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection presentation obtained … Read more...Read More
The Democratic National Committee is expected to consider a resolution at an upcoming meeting that would call for party members to support the suspension of U.S. military aid to Israel and a ban on weapon sales to the U.S. ally amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Hamas terrorist organization in Gaza. The Intercept … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Russia has dramatically increased sabotage operations throughout Europe, a new report has found, with the number of attacks targeting critical infrastructure nearly quadrupling since 2023. The findings, by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, dovetail with a growing number of press reports, indictments, and intelligence warnings … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration secretly allowed substandard foreign factories with dangerous manufacturing issues to ship hundreds of medications to the United States despite being officially banned by the agency. In June, ProPublica reported that a group of individuals inside the Food and Drug Administration exempted drugs shipped to … Read more...Read More
Israel’s strike on the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza has resurfaced one month after a shell left multiple civilians dead and injured at the church compound. On July 19, a shell fired by the Israel Defense Forces hit the Holy Family Catholic Church, which is the only Catholic church located in Gaza. The strike … Read more...Read More
The United States is considering the potential deployment of additional missile launchers to the Philippines following the initial quiet deployment of missile launchers last year amid rising tension with China. The deployment of missiles near China has resulted in China issuing major warnings. According to The Associated Press, the U.S. military deployed the Typhon, a … Read more...Read More
A new report reveals the major impact Mossad Director David Barnea has had on Israel’s intelligence operations following Israel’s strikes against Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs earlier this year. According to ProPublica, Barnea did not initially plan to become an intelligence officer. The outlet noted that Barnea served as a team leader of an … Read more...Read More
At the White House today, President Donald J. Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a host of European leaders to discuss how the ongoing violent war between Russia and Ukraine might be resolved. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also attended those meetings. Two separate meetings were held at the White House: first, between Trump … Read more...Read More
Researchers recently discovered that an experimental cancer vaccine offers “a promising approach” to preventing pancreatic and colorectal cancers from coming back after treatment. In a recent press release, UCLA Health announced that in a phase 1 clinical trial, which was backed by the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, researchers tested a cancer vaccine that … Read more...Read More
Documents released last week by Uvalde County reveal safety concerns and new details regarding the school shooter responsible for killing 19 students and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, in 2022. According to ProPublica, Uvalde County and the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District released almost 12 gigabytes of files last week regarding … Read more...Read More
As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders prepare for talks in the White House, Russia has continued to pound targets including a deadly strike on a residential building in Kharkiv. Just hours before the talks with US President Donald Trump, the Kharkiv strike killed seven people, including two children, and injured at least 20 … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Kabul residents have told RFE/RL that they are begging for rice and “ready to accept death,” as the World Food Program (WFP) said it was “turning hundreds of thousands of people away” from nutrition centers. WFP Country Director John Aylieff said drought, dramatic aid … Read more...Read More
Vladimir Putin wanted a world stage. Donald Trump wanted a peace deal. The Russian leader got his. The US president did not. At least not yet. The August 15 face-to-face summit between Trump and Putin was shaping up to be one of the most consequential in years: for US-Russian relations, for international security, for the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A Bangkok gallery is pressured — at China’s request — to remove and redact artwork about Beijing’s treatment of Uyghurs, Tibetans and Hong Kongers from an exhibit on authoritarian governments, according to a report by the Reuters news agency. In what the artists … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to deepen their countries’ collaboration, North Korean state media said Wednesday, as Putin praised the “bravery, heroism, and self-sacrificing spirit” of North Korean troops who fought with the Russian military against … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the Pentagon has revoked the security clearance of former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer Susan Miller, who previously claimed to have helped create the 2016 U.S. Intelligence Community Assessment that was used to accuse President Donald Trump of colluding with Russia during the presidential election. The Federalist reported on Thursday … Read more...Read More
Florida is preparing to open another illegal immigrant detention facility following the recent establishment of “Alligator Alcatraz.” Florida officials have confirmed that the new facility, which will be called the “Deportation Depot,” will initially be capable of holding 1,300 illegal immigrants. Announcing the new illegal immigrant detention facility on Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) said, … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will travel to Washington on August 18 to meet with US President Donald Trump to discuss ways to end the war in Ukraine. Zelenskyy made the announcement on Telegram on August 16 in a detailed statement … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning to open a new illegal immigrant detention center in Colorado by the end of the year, following the increase in funding granted to ICE as part of President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” The plans for the new detention center come as … Read more...Read More
Ukrainian attacks against multiple cities in Russia on Wednesday and Thursday left at least one person dead and 16 others wounded ahead of President Donald Trump’s critical summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday in Anchorage, Alaska. In a statement on Telegram, Rostov Gov. Yury Slyusar confirmed that 13 people were injured and transported … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that nearly 275,000 illegal immigrants have been removed from the Social Security system. “Last month, I signed the One Big Beautiful Bill, and allowed No Tax on Social Security for our great seniors…and to protect our benefits, we’ve already kicked nearly 275,000 illegal aliens off of the Social Security … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. As US and Russian Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet face-to-face for the first time in six years, here’s what you need to know. What Does Putin Want? Many analysts see a meeting with Trump as a victory in and of itself for … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Russian President Vladimir Putin headed to Alaska for a face-to-face summit meeting with US President Donald Trump and talks aimed at a possible resolution to nearly 42 months of Russia’s all-out war on Ukraine. With Ukrainian officials left out of the talks, … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s administration has confirmed that over 100 “violent criminals” have been arrested in Washington, D.C., in the first week of the administration’s crackdown on crime. According to Fox News, a White House official told the outlet on Wednesday morning that 103 individuals had been arrested in D.C. since August 7 and that 43 … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to make a deal over the war in Ukraine, US President Donald Trump said on the eve of a summit between the two world leaders in Alaska. Speaking in an interview on Fox News Radio on … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed on Tuesday that a litigation settlement has been reached following two lawsuits over race-based admissions policies at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the U.S. Air Force Academy. The settlement ends race-based admissions at two of the top military academies in the country. In a Tuesday press … Read more...Read More
An American teen pilot was recently detained in Antarctica by Chilean authorities after allegedly giving officials “false flight plan data.” According to The Associated Press, 19-year-old Asian-American Ethan Guo landed in Chilean territory in Antarctica in June after giving authorities “false flight plan data.” The outlet noted that the incident occurred as part of Guo’s … Read more...Read More
Vice President J.D. Vance met with U.S. airmen at the Royal Air Force Base Fairford on Wednesday ahead of President Donald Trump’s highly anticipated meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday. According to Fox News, Vance visited the Royal Air Force Base Fairford, which houses the U.S. Air Force’s 501st Combat Support Wing … Read more...Read More
A glacial outburst has sparked emergency evacuations in Juneau, Alaska, as the Mendenhall River is expected to reach record levels and cause major flooding. In a Tuesday Facebook post, Juneau officials announced, “A glacial outburst has occurred at Suicide Basin. The basin is releasing and flooding is expected along Mendenhall Lake and River late Tuesday … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Cambodia’s government on Friday said that at least 2,000 people have been arrested in a crackdown ordered this week by prime minister Hun Manet on scam centers — prison-like compounds that aid groups say run on the work of human trafficking victims. Images and videos … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that President Donald Trump’s administration is developing plans to potentially create a “Domestic Civil Disturbance Quick Reaction Force” of 600 U.S. National Guard troops that could be quickly deployed in the event of civil unrest. According to internal Pentagon documents obtained by The Washington Post, the Trump administration’s “Domestic Civil Disturbance … Read more...Read More
South Korea released a report on Sunday that showed the size of its military has decreased by 20% over the past six years. Officials indicated that the major decrease in the South Korean military is due to a major decrease in the population of enlistment-age males caused by the lowest birthrate in the world. The … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials have confirmed that an explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works Plant, which is located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, left two dead and 10 injured on Monday. According to ABC News, Allegheny County police officials noted that a rescue operation was launched after the explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian has warned that his country faces the risk of further conflict with the United States unless diplomacy is pursued. Speaking at a meeting with media executives on August 10, Pezeshkian criticized opponents of talks with Washington over Tehran’s … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is deploying the National Guard in Washington, D.C., and placing the DC Metropolitan Police Department under federal control to address staggering crime rates in the city. “This is liberation day in DC, and we’re going to take our capital back. We’re taking it back. Under the authorities … Read more...Read More
A Democrat lawmaker recently turned himself in after being caught shoplifting for a second time at a Target store in Bethel, Connecticut. The New York Post reported that Connecticut state Rep. Raghib Allie-Brennan, a Democrat, is currently facing charges after turning himself in to police officials on July 28. The outlet noted that an arrest warrant … Read more...Read More
Transgender military members who have served between 15 and 18 years are being denied early retirement by the U.S. Air Force following the implementation of the Trump administration’s “transgender” military ban. An August 4 memorandum obtained by Reuters explains that transgender Air Force members will be denied early retirement and will not receive retirement benefits. … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials confirmed that one individual was killed and five others were injured in a mass shooting in Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday night. In a Saturday post on X, formerly Twitter, the Baltimore Police Department shared a picture of the crime scene and confirmed that police officials were on the scene of a “mass … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Two Chinese vessels collided in the South China Sea on Monday while pursuing a Philippine patrol boat near the contested Scarborough Shoal, officials in Manila said, releasing video footage of the incident. The video shows a Chinese coast guard vessel shooting a water … Read more...Read More
The Defense Department began construction in mid-July on a detention center at Fort Bliss, Texas, in response to a request for assistance from the Department of Homeland Security, said Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson, during a wide-ranging briefing at the Pentagon today. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth approved DHS access and use of the land at … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. CHUI, Kyrgyzstan — Samira was about to send her 16-year-old daughter from where they live in Chui, northern Kyrgyzstan, to study at a prestigious school in the Russian republic of Tatarstan. What she didn’t know was that the school, Alabuga Polytechnic — … Read more...Read More
A security consulting firm revealed on Thursday that multiple vulnerabilities were discovered in the Terrestrial Trunked Radio equipment that is used by military, law enforcement, and infrastructure operators across the globe. In a recent report, Midnight Blue, a security consulting firm, wrote, “After previously identifying several severe vulnerabilities in Motorola TETRA radios as part of … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet in Alaska on August 15 for talks aimed at ending Russia’s 41-month-old invasion of Ukraine. The meeting, announced first by Trump then confirmed by the Kremlin, will be the first face-to-face … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that President Donald Trump has secretly authorized the Pentagon to use military force against Latin American drug cartels that have been designated as terrorist organizations. According to The New York Times, sources familiar with the president’s directive to the Pentagon told the outlet that the U.S. military has been authorized to … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s administration unveiled a $50 million reward on Thursday for information that leads to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. In a Thursday video, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed that the Justice Department and the State Department were increasing the reward for information leading to Maduro’s arrest from $25 million to … Read more...Read More
A 28-year-old Army sergeant was arrested on Wednesday after shooting and injuring five soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia. During a Wednesday press conference, Brigadier General John Lubas, the Third Infantry Division’s commanding general, confirmed that an active shooter assigned to Fort Stewart “shot and wounded five of his fellow soldiers” at the fort. Lubas … Read more...Read More
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were forced to flee after an arsonist suspect attacked an ICE field office in Yakima, Washington, on Saturday. In a Tuesday post on X, formerly Twitter, the Department of Homeland Security announced that a “cowardly rioter” threw a rock through the window of a building that houses an … Read more...Read More
The Royal New Zealand Air Force conducted a roughly 20-hour medical evacuation in “extreme conditions” for three Americans at the McMurdo Station in Antarctica on Tuesday. In a Wednesday press release, the Royal New Zealand Air Force confirmed that the medical evacuation operation was requested by the U.S. National Science Foundation after three staff members … Read more...Read More
Indian and Philippine naval crews sailed together for the first time in the South China Sea, officials said on Monday, one of several joint exercises the Philippine navy has held to counter China’s far-reaching maritime claims. The two-day joint sail included three Indian ships. It began on Sunday, a day before Philippine Prime Minister Ferdinand … Read more...Read More
The U.S. military is currently conducting an annual joint training exercise in Alaska to showcase America’s ability to “defeat threats across all domains.” The Alaska training exercise comes amid increased threats from Russia. In a press release last week, U.S. Northern Command announced that it would be holding Arctic Edge 2025, a joint and combined … Read more...Read More
The Department of Homeland Security announced on Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s administration will be opening a new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility at the Miami Correctional Facility located near Bunker Hill, Indiana. Officials said the “worst of the worst” illegal immigrants will be held at the new facility. In a Tuesday press … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the Israeli military’s chief of staff has expressed opposition to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to “occupy all of the Gaza Strip” amid the country’s ongoing war with the Hamas terrorist organization. In a Monday statement provided to NBC News, Netanyahu’s office announced that the Israeli prime minister had … Read more...Read More
Major General Amir Hatami, the commander-in-chief of Iran’s military, issued a warning on Sunday that the threat of additional Israeli strikes “remains fully active.” The Iranian military commander emphasized that Iran’s missile and drone capabilities are “standing and ready for operations” despite the recent strikes by Israel and the United States. “A 1% threat must … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A tsunami triggered by an undersea earthquake off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30 appears to have damaged the Rybachiy naval base — Russia’s main base for nuclear submarines in the Pacific. Satellite imagery showed that one of the … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials confirmed that the Los Angeles Police Department’s bomb squad was deployed on Monday after a military ordnance was reportedly seen beneath the overpass of the 210 Freeway in the Sylmar neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. According to KTLA, Los Angeles Police Department officials told the outlet that officers were dispatched to the … Read more...Read More
A U.S. Air Force investigation is underway after a Security Forces Squadron airman shot and killed a civilian individual who was trying to enter the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona on Friday. According to a Davis-Monthan Air Force Base news release obtained by Military.com, the civilian individual who attempted to enter the Air Force … Read more...Read More
NATO field exercises are critical in maintaining the readiness and effectiveness of international coalition operations. By integrating innovative shelter systems, these exercises become more streamlined and effective. One key element is the remote camp system, which offers flexibility and rapid deployment capabilities crucial for dynamic military environments. As such, these shelter solutions significantly contribute to improving … Read more...Read More
One of the largest U.S. military readiness exercises was launched on Saturday in Michigan. The military exercise will feature over 7,500 participants from across the country. In a press release last week, the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs announced that the Northern Strike exercise, which started Saturday and will conclude on August 16, … Read more...Read More
A U.S. Army veteran is encouraging the U.S. military to do more to prevent military members from struggling with gambling addiction as the Army Recreation Machine Program continues to grow and more service members use slot machines on U.S. military bases in foreign countries. According to Wired, Neil Gumbs, the general manager of the Army … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials are currently conducting a manhunt for an Army veteran who has been identified as the suspect responsible for fatally shooting four victims at a bar in Anaconda, Montana, on Friday. According to Fox News, law enforcement officials have confirmed that Michael Brown, a 45-year-old Army veteran, entered The Owl Bar in Anaconda, … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. US President Donald Trump said his special envoy Steve Witkoff may travel to Russia on August 6 or 7 — the last days before his new deadline for Russia to take steps to end the war or face sanctions targeting oil exports. … Read more...Read More
American tourists visiting Cancún and other popular vacation spots in Mexico are expected to witness an increased number of Mexican military and security patrols this summer amid increased cartel violence and crime targeting tourists. According to Fox News, the Mexican government has deployed over 7,000 military troops and security officials to provide protection at the … Read more...Read More
A new video shows a top Democrat senator falling on the Senate floor during a vote on Wednesday. The Democrat senator was quickly helped back to her feet by Republican senators in the chamber. In a Thursday video shared by The Blaze on X, formerly Twitter, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) can be seen falling to the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. It was a chilling message in a call from the police: “The Islamic republic is trying to kidnap you and take you to Iran.” Darya Safai, a Belgian lawmaker of Iranian origin, revealed details of the call this week. In an interview … Read more...Read More
The Army Chaplain Corps celebrated its 250th anniversary on Tuesday following the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary in June. According to the Department of Defense, the Army Chaplain Corps was created on July 29, 1775, to support Army soldiers following the establishment of the U.S. Army on June 14, 1775. In a statement released by the … Read more...Read More
China and Russia are preparing to hold a series of joint naval exercises in the Pacific over the first week of August, which analysts believe is part of an attempt to challenge the dominance of the U.S. military. TASS, a Russian state news agency, reported that the Russian Pacific Fleet is preparing to host Maritime … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers this week announced a bill that would broaden existing sanctions to combat what one senator called “a deliberate and systematic campaign to destroy the Uyghur people” — one of a set of bills targeting China over its … Read more...Read More
The Department of Defense announced on Wednesday that a recent joint military exercise between U.S. and British forces demonstrated the advancement of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s “Unleashing U.S. Military Drone Dominance” memorandum. According to the Department of Defense, U.S. soldiers assigned to the 2nd Cavalry Regiment and British Army soldiers assigned to the 1st Royal … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump sent 17 pharmaceutical companies letters on Thursday and demanded that the companies lower prices for Americans. The president warned that the “unacceptable burden” of prescription drug prices will “end” with his administration. During a press briefing on Thursday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “The president signed an executive order earlier … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Iranian authorities are increasingly disconnecting citizens from mobile services for posting critical content about the Islamic republic on social media, a coercive tactic that links freedom of expression to access to essential digital tools. The practice, which intensified in the summer of … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s Justice Department recently announced that a joint operation resulted in the dismantling of four dark web sites responsible for the distribution of child sexual abuse material to hundreds of thousands of users. The operation also resulted in 18 convictions. In a press release last Wednesday, the Justice Department confirmed that 18 people … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Navy announced on Thursday that it suspended the search for a USS George Washington sailor who went missing while the ship was sailing north of Australia in the Timor Sea. In a Thursday press release, the USS George Washington Public Affairs confirmed that the U.S. Navy suspended its active search for the missing … Read more...Read More
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed on Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Defense will no longer end the sharing of critical satellite weather information this year after the military’s plan to stop distributing forecast data from three old military satellites during hurricane season was met with pushback. Last month, the National Oceanic and … Read more...Read More
A Democrat lawmaker in the U.S. House of Representatives has introduced legislation in an attempt to prohibit President Donald Trump’s administration from using military drones to “spy” on Americans engaging in protests. According to Fox News, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) introduced the Ban Military Drones Spying on Civilians Act following reports that Trump’s Department of … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. To skeptics, a meme coin is a fast way to make a cheap buck. For exiled activist Li Ying, it’s been a way to bankroll a pro-democracy community that’s challenging Chinese censorship and authoritarian rule. Li, 32, is better known by his handle … Read more...Read More
Over 400 backpacks filled with school supplies were recently given to U.S. military children at Georgia’s Moody Air Force Base ahead of the upcoming school year. In a Wednesday press release, Moody Air Force Base announced that the 23rd Force Support Squadron’s Freedom 1 Fitness Center and Military and Family Readiness Center hosted the base’s … Read more...Read More
California recently launched a “snitch line” webpage to provide a way for California residents to anonymously report companies that produce Expanded Polystyrene foodware products, also known as styrofoam products. The new website comes after Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) signed a law that officially banned the production and distribution of styrofoam foodware products earlier this year. … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A Serbian military special operations brigade has completed joint training with a Chinese brigade in China despite strong objections from the European Union and the United States. The joint training ran from July 19-28 and took place in Hebei Province in northern China as … Read more...Read More
U.S. military bases were placed on alert Tuesday night and Wednesday morning after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia triggered major tsunami warnings in Japan, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Alaska, Hawaii, and the West Coast of the United States. According to Stars and Stripes, the tsunami warnings were issued after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake … Read more...Read More
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran is being praised as a “hero” after helping stop an armed suspect who stabbed 11 people at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, on Saturday. In a Sunday Facebook post, Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea confirmed that police officials were notified at roughly 4:43 p.m. on Saturday that a … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early on July 30, triggering tsunami waves, widespread evacuations, and emergency declarations around the Pacific Rim. The quake, which originated 119 kilometers east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at a shallow depth of 19.3 kilometers, … Read more...Read More
A 27-year-old suspect shot and killed four individuals, including an off-duty police officer, on Monday at an office building in Midtown Manhattan. The shooting also left a fifth victim critically injured. According to ABC News, 27-year-old Shane Tamura shot and killed off-duty police officer Didarul Islam, who was working as a security guard for a … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials are currently conducting a manhunt for an unidentified suspect who murdered a married couple in front of their young children at Devil’s Den State Park, which is located in Arkansas. In a Monday press release, the Arkansas Department of Public Safety confirmed that the Arkansas State Police was informed of a double … Read more...Read More
A U.S. Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadet died suddenly on Thursday during Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox in Kentucky. In a Saturday statement on Facebook, U.S. Army Cadet Command confirmed that 22-year-old Cadet Neil Edara was killed during Thursday’s Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox’s Land Navigation site. U.S. Army Cadet Command … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. BANGKOK, Thailand – Military leaders from Thailand and Cambodia met on Tuesday to agree on details of a ceasefire, brokered amid pressure from the U.S., that halted five days of deadly skirmishes along their disputed border. Regional military commanders along the 800-kilometer border … Read more...Read More
An illegal immigrant was sentenced last Wednesday to life in prison after pleading guilty to murdering a woman in West Virginia. The woman’s body was found burned under a couch on the side of the road last May. According to The Post Millennial, David Calderon, a 47-year-old illegal immigrant from El Salvador, was sentenced on … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials recently confirmed that at least 10 children were sexually abused and tortured while being held captive for roughly three years in a storm bunker in Alabama as part of a sex-trafficking ring. In a post on Facebook, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that it launched an investigation in February “following concerns … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Russia held subdued ceremonies honoring its navy on July 27 in St. Petersburg, citing security concerns, and authorities in the surrounding region reported that air defense forces shot down several drones they said were fired by Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russia kept up its … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Among columns of exhausted ethnic Armenians fleeing the mass killings carried out by Ottoman Turks beginning in 1915, some hid books or ancient documents inside their clothing. For many survivors, the easily hidden manuscripts were the only remnant of their nation that … Read more...Read More
Civilian deaths mounted as Russia continued to press its offensive in eastern Ukraine, claiming to have captured two more villages, as Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed to retaliate with further attacks inside Russia. Ukraine did not immediately comment directly on claims by the Russian Defense Ministry that its forces had on July 26 captured Zeleniy … Read more...Read More
Cambodia will begin conscripting civilians into its military beginning next year, Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Monday, amid simmering tensions along its border with Thailand. Hostilities between the neighbors spiked in recent weeks after a Cambodian soldier was killed in a shooting incident on May 28 along a contested border area. Since then, some border areas have … Read more...Read More
The North American Aerospace Defense Command announced on Tuesday that a Russian military aircraft was tracked inside the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone. However, military officials noted that the Russian military aircraft’s movements were “not seen as a threat” to either the United States or Canada. In a Tuesday press release, the North American Aerospace … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. At least six people were killed and 22 injured after three Jaish al-Adl militants attacked a courthouse in Zahedan, the capital of the restive province of Sistan-Baluchistan in southeast Iran. The Iranian judiciary in a statement on July 26 called the assault … Read more...Read More
The North American Aerospace Defense Command announced on Tuesday that a Russian military aircraft was tracked inside the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone. However, military officials noted that the Russian military aircraft’s movements were “not seen as a threat” to either the United States or Canada. In a Tuesday press release, the North American Aerospace … Read more...Read More
WWE legend Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, died at age 71 on Thursday, July 24, according to a statement from his family. “It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we confirm we have lost a legend. Our beloved Terry Bollea, known worldwide as Hulk Hogan, passed away today … Read more...Read More
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered the Pentagon earlier this month to make major changes regarding medical waiver limitations for individuals with “severe underlying medical conditions.” The directive comes after President Donald Trump’s administration banned transgender troops from serving in the U.S. military earlier this year. In a memorandum issued on July 11, Hegseth wrote, … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s administration will require foreign travelers to pay a $250 “visa integrity fee” that can be refunded if travelers do not overstay their visas or accept authorized employment while visiting the United States. According to CNBC, the $250 “visa integrity fee” was included as part of the president’s “big, beautiful bill” that was … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump accused former President Barack Obama on Tuesday of committing “treason” after Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released documents providing “new evidence” that the Obama administration engaged in a “treasonous conspiracy” to undermine Trump’s first term in office by falsely claiming Trump colluded with Russia to win the 2016 election. Asked by … Read more...Read More
Vietnam, a key security partner of the United States in Asia, is participating in a historic joint army exercise with China as Vietnamese officials say the cooperation between the Chinese military and the Vietnamese military has “deepened.” In a Sunday statement, China’s Ministry of National Defense announced, “The ground forces of China and Vietnam will … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A passenger plane carrying 49 people, including five children, crashed in Russia’s Far East on July 24, with all onboard believed to be dead. The Antonov An-24 aircraft, operated by the regional airline Angara, was en route from Khabarovsk to Tynda via … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that Russia is using teenagers to design, build, and test drones to be used in Russia’s war with Ukraine. An investigation by The Insider, which is an exiled Russian news outlet, found that Russian officials use video game competitions to find talented students who are recruited by defense companies to design … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday that CBS News and Paramount Global paid $16 million to settle the “historic lawsuit” the president filed against them for interfering in the 2024 presidential election. Trump also revealed that he is expected to receive an additional $20 million in advertising and programming. In a Tuesday statement on Truth … Read more...Read More
Heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne died at the age of 76 on Tuesday just weeks after he reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates for a farewell concert. “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Air-raid sirens blared in Taipei and other cities in northern Taiwan on Thursday, part of annual drills testing the country’s response to a potential invasion by China. Police stopped personal vehicles and public buses and directed pedestrians into shelters, such as basements and … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s Department of Defense recently confirmed that it is planning to temporarily house and detain illegal immigrants at two U.S. military bases. In a letter obtained by NJ Spotlight News, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth notified the House Committee on Armed Services and members of Congress representing the areas where the U.S. military … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Ukrainian and Russian delegations are due to meet on July 23 for peace talks, the third round in a series of negotiations that began on May 16 — and the first since US President Donald Trump threatened to impose new sanctions on … Read more...Read More
A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI jet crashed into the Milestone School and College in the Uttara neighborhood of the country’s capital on Monday. The crash left at least 31 people dead and 171 people injured. According to The Associated Press, at least 31 people were killed after a Bangladesh Air Force F-37 BGI jet … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa will meet with the Chinese president and prime minister in Beijing on July 24 in what is expected to be a tense EU-China summit with the war in Ukraine … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that former Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spent $80 billion on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) grants and failed to implement upgrades to the country’s air traffic control systems under former President Joe Biden’s administration. According to The New York Post, airline industry sources and federal spending records indicate that … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s administration announced on Monday that it was releasing more than 230,000 pages of files pertaining to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prior to the release of the files by the Trump administration, the documents had been sealed since 1977. In a Monday press release, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard confirmed … Read more...Read More
A new video shows a Delta Air Lines flight being forced to make an emergency landing at the Los Angeles International Airport after experiencing an engine fire. In a Friday statement, the Federal Aviation Administration announced, “Delta Air Lines Flight 446 safely landed after returning to Los Angeles International Airport around 2:10 p.m. local time … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. In Vladimir Putin’s Russia, sharing details of publications openly sold in bookstores can result in a 16-year prison sentence. This has been the fate of Grigory Skvortsov, a 35-year-old photographer and musician from Perm. Skvortsov was one of thousands across Russia who … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. KYIV — Russian air strikes targeted several Ukrainian cities early on July 22, leaving one child dead and at least two dozen injured a day ahead of a fresh round of peace talks expected in Turkey. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his … Read more...Read More
An off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer was shot on Saturday during an attempted robbery by two illegal immigrants in New York City. In a Sunday press release, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it had “lodged a detainer against an illegal alien accused of ambushing and shooting a U.S. Customs and Border … Read more...Read More
A Skywest pilot was forced to make an “aggressive” go-around maneuver on Friday to avoid a collision with another aircraft prior to landing at an airport in North Dakota. The SkyWest Embraer E175 is believed to have almost collided with a B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base. In a Sunday statement to The New … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that he had “positive and constructive” talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, amid tensions over tariffs and trade. Rubio was in Malaysia on his first Asia trip since taking office, looking to stress … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Ukrainian lawmakers have approved Yulia Svyrydenko, the economy minister and first deputy prime minister who led talks with the United States on a critical minerals deal, as prime minister in a cabinet shuffle aimed at boosting relations with Washington and breathing new … Read more...Read More
The White House confirmed on Thursday that President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with “chronic venous insufficiency” following concerns regarding the president’s mysterious swollen legs and bruised hand in recent photos. Pictures shared Tuesday on X, formerly Twitter, seemed to show the president with swollen ankles during his appearance at the FIFA Club World Cup … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The European Commission has put forward its vision for the next long-term (2028-2034) European Union budget — a record-high 2-trillion-euro ($2.3 trillion) framework, with a doubling of funds for both Ukraine and EU foreign policy in general, and a fivefold increase in … Read more...Read More
A federal appeals court temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security on Monday from terminating Temporary Protected Status for roughly 75,000 Afghan nationals who were resettled in the United States following former President Joe Biden’s disastrous military withdrawal from Afghanistan. In a Monday order, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals wrote, “The … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. BELGRADE — Serbia will conduct military training exercises with China this month, becoming the first-ever EU candidate to do so as the two countries take a new step toward deepening military cooperation. China’s Defense Ministry said the “Peacekeeper 2025” training will be … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. When Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered what he called a “partial mobilization” of fighting-age men to fuel the war in Ukraine in September 2022, seven months into the full-scale invasion, the effect was visible on the streets and on the country’s borders. … Read more...Read More
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Department of Defense Appropriations Act early Friday morning. The bill would allocate approximately $832 billion in defense funds for Fiscal year 2026 and would include a 3.8% pay increase for military members. According to The New York Post, the House approved the Department of Defense Appropriations Act in … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump touted $92 billion in technology and energy investments in Pennsylvania by 20 different companies during a speech at Carnegie Mellon University on Tuesday. The president claimed that the investments reflect the “true golden age” of the United States. “I think we have a true golden age for America. And we’ve been showing … Read more...Read More
A Roman-era settlement estimated to be roughly 1,600 years old was recently discovered by archaeologists in Delbrück, Germany. The archeological discovery included the remains of at least two buildings and hundreds of ancient artifacts. According to Fox News, the Roman-era settlement was recently discovered as part of an excavation by the Regional Association of Westphalia-Lippe … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Ukrainian population centers in the areas around Pokrovsk are feeling increasingly threatened as Russian forces appear to be moving beyond the Donetsk region frontline city. In Dobropillya, 30 kilometers to the north of Pokrovsk, locals report a spike in overnight drone attacks, … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has called on European powers to halt threats against Tehran, including warnings about reinstating UN sanctions. Tehran’s top diplomat wrote on X on July 18 that he told his British, French, and German counterparts, as well as … Read more...Read More
A 19-year-old has been arrested and charged after allegedly trying to burn down the Dickinson County Republican Party headquarters in Iron Mountain, Michigan, on Saturday with a Molotov cocktail in a “politically motivated attack.” According to WLUC, 19-year-old Zayn Arcand was arraigned on Monday and has been charged for arson and for the manufacturing and … Read more...Read More
The White House confirmed on Thursday that President Donald Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after a Catholic church in Gaza was hit by a shell in an Israeli strike. Church officials reported that three people were killed and 10 were wounded in the strike. During a Thursday press conference, White House Press Secretary … Read more...Read More
A viral video appears to show married Astronomer CEO Andy Byron allegedly “having an affair” with Astronomer Human Resources Chief Kristin Cabot during a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium near Boston. According to Fox News, the video of Byron and Cabot was captured during Coldplay’s concert on Wednesday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The … Read more...Read More
A list of 596 books banned from use at the Department of Defense’s military schools under President Donald Trump’s administration was recently released by a U.S. district court. The list includes numerous books on graphic LGBTQ topics, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) topics, and other left-wing topics. According to The Daily Caller, the U.S. District … Read more...Read More
The White House confirmed on Thursday that President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with “chronic venous insufficiency” following concerns regarding the president’s mysterious swollen legs and bruised hand in recent photos. Pictures shared Tuesday on X, formerly Twitter, seemed to show the president with swollen ankles during his appearance at the FIFA Club World Cup … Read more...Read More
A former employee of Voice of America was arrested and charged on Thursday for allegedly making repeated threats against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and her family for over 15 months. In a Thursday press release, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia announced that 64-year-old Seth Jason had been arrested by U.S. … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A group of Tajik nationals claim they are being forced to “work as slaves” on a remote cattle farm in Russia’s Far Eastern Magadan region for an employer who has taken away their passports to prevent them from leaving. Two … Read more...Read More
The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami warning on Wednesday for parts of Alaska’s coast following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake in the region. The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center later downgraded the warning to an advisory before canceling the alert. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake occurred on Wednesday … Read more...Read More
U.S. Central Command confirmed on Wednesday that the Yemeni National Resistance Forces recently interdicted a huge shipment of Iranian weapons that was being transported to the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist organization. In a Wednesday press release, U.S. Central Command said, “Congratulations to the Yemeni National Resistance Forces (NRF), led by Gen. Tareq Saleh, for the largest … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The European Union finally managed to approve a new round of sanctions on Russia — as well as Belarus — before going on its traditional all-August recess, eventually overcoming a Slovak veto in a saga that has dragged on for two months. … Read more...Read More
Two Iraqi parents in Washington state are currently facing trial in the Thurston County Superior Court for allegedly attempting to execute an “honor killing” of their 17-year-old daughter after she refused to go to a foreign country as part of an arranged marriage to an older man. According to Fox News, 44-year-old Ihsan Ali and … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials announced on Monday that a major operation against drug trafficking and violent crime has resulted in federal charges against 13 “armed and violent drug traffickers” and the seizure of thousands of pounds of illegal drugs in Washington state. In a Monday press release, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of … Read more...Read More
Chariot Defense confirmed on Wednesday that the defense technology company has raised $8 million in seed funding to address a “crucial problem” by providing better “battlefield power infrastructure.” According to PR Newswire, Chariot Defense is a company founded in 2024 that is developing advanced power distribution systems to provide power for military drones, sensors, radios, … Read more...Read More
An investigation into the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed last month in India and left 260 people dead has revealed a mysterious audio recording of the aircraft’s two pilots after the Dreamliner suddenly lost fuel shortly after the plane departed on its flight. According to Fox Business, a preliminary report released by India’s … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. When Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered what he called a “partial mobilization” of fighting-age men to fuel the war in Ukraine in September 2022, seven months into the full-scale invasion, the effect was visible on the streets and on the country’s borders. … Read more...Read More
Department of Homeland Security officials announced on Tuesday that assaults against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have increased by 830% amid “anti-ICE rhetoric” from Democrat leaders. In a Tuesday press release, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that assaults against ICE officials have increased by 830% from January 21 to July 14 compared … Read more...Read More
The Department of Defense is releasing 2,000 National Guard troops from their deployment as part of a “federal protection mission” in Los Angeles that was directed by President Donald Trump’s administration in response to major anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) riots in California. In a Tuesday statement to Fox News, Sean Parnell, the chief spokesperson … Read more...Read More
The Pentagon is awarding up to $200 million for xAI’s “Grok for Government” and multiple other artificial intelligence platforms as the Department of Defense attempts to increase its artificial intelligence capabilities. In a Monday press release, the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office announced contract awards to multiple artificial intelligence companies to help the Pentagon … Read more...Read More
A new report by the Government Accountability Office claims that the U.S. Secret Service was aware of a “classified threat” to President Donald Trump’s life 10 days prior to the assassination attempt against Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. The Government Accountability Office’s report, which was ordered by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that he had “positive and constructive” talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, amid tensions over tariffs and trade. Rubio was in Malaysia on his first Asia trip since taking office, looking to stress … Read more...Read More
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed on Tuesday that it conducted strikes against Syrian military tanks in the southern region of Syria on Monday. The Israeli strikes come amid rising tension between the Syrian government and Bedouin tribes and the Druze militias. In a statement on X, formerly Twitter, the Israel Defense Forces tweeted, “Following the … Read more...Read More
A new proposal in Sweden suggests that the Scandinavian nation could increase the upper conscription age limit for former officers from 47 to 70. The proposal comes as Sweden is taking steps to increase defense spending amid rising tension in the region due to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. According to Reuters, investigators … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The Taliban’s repressive policies and extremist interpretation of Islam has turned Afghanistan into a pariah state. In 2021, Afghanistan became the only country in the world to ban teenage girls from going to school. Now, the country has become the first … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A group of Tajik nationals claim they are being forced to “work as slaves” on a remote cattle farm in Russia’s Far Eastern Magadan region for an employer who has taken away their passports to prevent them from leaving. Two … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled on Friday that the secretary of the Department of Defense “indisputably” has the authority to withdraw from plea deal agreements with three terrorists involved in the 9/11 attacks against the United States, clearing the way for the terrorists to potentially be sentenced to the death … Read more...Read More
A border security expert recently warned that the surge in Chinese illegal immigrants who entered the United States under former President Joe Biden’s administration presents a national security concern. The warning comes after President Donald Trump’s administration deported 122 illegal immigrants to China last month. Heritage Foundation Border Security and Immigration Center Director Lora Ries … Read more...Read More
Thirty-five thousand troops from 19 different nations are currently participating in Exercise Talisman Sabre 25, which is the largest joint military training event between the United States and Australia. In a Monday press release, the U.S. Army announced that Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 “formally commenced today from the flight deck of HMAS Adelaide in Sydney … Read more...Read More
France celebrated Bastille Day on Monday with a major military parade and military jet flyovers in Paris. The country’s Bastille Day celebrations are also expected to feature fireworks and a drone light show over the Eiffel Tower. According to Euro News, roughly 7,000 people were expected to march or ride in Monday’s Bastille Day military … Read more...Read More
Former President Joe Biden admitted in an interview on Thursday that his administration used the autopen to sign mass pardons and clemency orders because he granted clemency to “a whole lot of people.” The former president’s comments come after President Donald Trump directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the Biden administration’s use of the … Read more...Read More
A border security expert recently warned that the surge in Chinese illegal immigrants who entered the United States under former President Joe Biden’s administration presents a national security concern. The warning comes after President Donald Trump’s administration deported 122 illegal immigrants to China last month. Heritage Foundation Border Security and Immigration Center Director Lora Ries … Read more...Read More
Two people were killed and two others were wounded at a church in Kentucky on Sunday after a suspect shot a state police officer near Blue Grass Airport. The Lexington Police Department identified the shooting suspect on Monday as 47-year-old Guy House. In a statement on X, formerly Twitter, the Kentucky State Police confirmed that … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Publicly, Beijing has presented itself as a neutral party in the war sparked by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, claiming it respects the territorial integrity of Ukraine while also highlighting the need to address Russia’s security concerns. But behind the scenes, that may … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump issued a lengthy statement Saturday evening defending Attorney General Pam Bondi, who continues to face severe backlash for failing to release alleged child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein’s so-called “client list.” “What’s going on with my ‘boys’ and, in some cases, ‘gals?’ They’re all going after Attorney General Pam Bondi, who is doing … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Cambodian lawmakers on Friday voted unanimously to pass a constitutional amendment that would allow the government to create legislation that would revoke the citizenship of Cambodians found guilty of conspiring with foreign nations to harm the national interest. The change would apply to … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Army is taking steps to disband most of its ceremonial cavalry units over the next 12 months as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to make significant changes to the U.S. military. According to The Associated Press, Steve Warren, a U.S. Army spokesperson, told reporters on Tuesday that the Army will be closing ceremonial … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Army is taking steps to disband most of its ceremonial cavalry units over the next 12 months as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to make significant changes to the U.S. military. According to The Associated Press, Steve Warren, a U.S. Army spokesperson, told reporters on Tuesday that the Army will be closing ceremonial … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The United States and Iran are poised to return to the negotiating table at a moment when tensions between the two are high and trust is low. The talks were initially planned for July 10 in Oslo, according to RFE/RL’s sources, who … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Russia targeted Ukrainian cities with another barrage of overnight drone and missile attacks, killing at least two people and wounding at least 10 others, Ukrainian officials said on July 12. The new air attacks came ahead of what US President Donald Trump, … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Government Accountability Office recently released a report that explained how U.S. military veterans pursuing health care at various military bases face issues accessing medical records, delays at security gates, and delays with billing and reimbursements. In a Tuesday press release, the Government Accountability Office said, “The Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense operate … Read more...Read More
MP Materials announced on Thursday that the Department of Defense is set to become the largest shareholder in the rare earth mining company after finalizing an agreement to purchase $400 million of the company’s preferred stock. In a Thursday press release, MP Materials confirmed it has “entered into a transformational public-private partnership” with the Department … Read more...Read More
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a memorandum on Thursday to unleash “American Drone Dominance” following President Donald Trump’s executive order last month. In a video shared Thursday on X, formerly Twitter, Hegseth said, “We know why we were put here. We were brought here to rebuild the military-match capabilities to the threats of today. … Read more...Read More
U.S. Border Patrol Laredo Sector confirmed on Tuesday that U.S. Army Stryker armored vehicles have arrived in Laredo, as 100 U.S. Army soldiers and 10 Stryker armored vehicles are reportedly expected to be deployed to the Texas border town to provide assistance to U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents. According to KGNS, Rep. Henry Cuellar … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The Norwegian Nobel Committee says it is “alarmed” that Narges Mohammadi, who won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, has been receiving “serious threats” against her life. In a statement on July 11, it said Mohammadi had informed committee chair Jorgen Watne Frydnes … Read more...Read More
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is currently conducting a manhunt for a former U.S. Marine Corps reservist who has been charged for shooting at law enforcement officials in last week’s ambush at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Texas, which was allegedly executed by an Antifa cell. According to Fox News, … Read more...Read More
A suspect recently admitted to crucifying a pastor in Arizona and planning to “execute” a total of 14 religious leaders. According to Fox 10, 51-year-old Adam Sheafe was arrested on June 24 after William “Bill” Schonemann, a 76-year-old pastor at New River Bible Chapel, was found dead in his home in New River, Arizona, on … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The United States is sending weapons to Ukraine through NATO, US President Donald Trump said on July 10, a week after the Pentagon said some weapons deliveries to the war-torn country were being paused. Trump also said he would make a “major … Read more...Read More
Officials have confirmed that illegal immigrants apprehended in the new military zone President Donald Trump’s administration recently established in Texas’ Hidalgo and Cameron Counties are expected to be processed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which could lead to trespassers facing up to 18th months in prison. In a press release last month, the U.S. … Read more...Read More
A government watchdog organization revealed on Wednesday that a new joint court filing with the Justice Department indicates that the Trump administration is still reviewing records related to deceased sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein for a potential release. In a Wednesday press release, Judicial Watch announced that it filed a “joint status report” in … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s Justice Department has confirmed that the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea infiltrated over 100 U.S. companies in a major fraud scheme to fund the North Korean government by having remote information technology workers employed in Fortune 500 and other U.S. companies. Last Monday, the Justice Department issued a press release announcing … Read more...Read More
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials arrested 11 illegal immigrants who have been convicted as “sexual predators” as part of an enforcement operation last month in Minneapolis. In a Wednesday press release, the Department of Homeland Security announced that ICE officials at the St. Paul field office arrested multiple “criminal illegal aliens, all of whom … Read more...Read More
Thirty-one construction workers were rescued on Wednesday night in Los Angeles, California, after a major tunnel collapse trapped them 300 feet below ground. In an update regarding Wednesday’s rescue operation, the Los Angeles Fire Department said, “31 persons, all believed to be tunnel workers, have been safely removed from the tunnel alive without visible injury. … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Thailand closed its international land border crossing points with Cambodia on Monday as the cycle of retaliation from a territorial dispute between the Southeast Asian neighbors grew more intense. Cambodia, meanwhile, said that as of midnight on Monday, it was suspending … Read more...Read More
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced last week that the government agency will be implementing changes at airports to benefit U.S. military members and Gold Star families. In a press release last Wednesday, the TSA stated, “In recognition of Independence Day and the enduring sacrifice of military families, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is proud … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Russian missiles and drones struck Ukrainian cities for a second straight night, killing two people in Kyiv and damaging civilian areas in an attack that lasted nearly 10 hours. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the July 10 attack, which targeted six Ukrainian regions, included … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A Chinese survey ship has been repeatedly circling within Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea since mid-June, raising concerns of a potential maritime standoff. The vessel, named Bei Dao 996, was first tracked by SeaLight, which uses commercially available technology … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Russian forces have become adept at retooling Iranian kamikaze Shahed drones, making them more deadly and less vulnerable to Ukrainian defenses, according to Kyiv. Forensic expert Oleksandr Vysikan of the Kyiv Research Institute of Forensic Examinations surveys the wreckage of kamikaze drones … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey and former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director John Brennan are under investigation by the FBI for potential criminal activity in the probe that accused President Donald Trump of colluding with Russia. Anonymous Justice Department sources told Fox News that Brennan has … Read more...Read More
A national security memorandum signed last week by President Donald Trump threatens sanctions against foreign companies that conduct business with Cuban military companies. In last week’s memorandum, the president announced that his administration’s policy will push for an end to “economic practices that disproportionately benefit the Cuban government or its military, intelligence, or security agencies … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that only 13 U.S. Army soldiers have rejoined the military after the Pentagon implemented a policy under President Donald Trump’s administration to reinstate service members who were forced to leave the military for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine under former President Joe Biden’s administration. According to Military.com, the Pentagon has confirmed that … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Europe is still looking for a role in the Israel-Iran conflict after it was caught by surprise following the United States’ strikes on Iran over the weekend. But it is fair to say they say there is a sense of … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Europe is still looking for a role in the Israel-Iran conflict after it was caught by surprise following the United States’ strikes on Iran over the weekend. But it is fair to say they say there is a sense of … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Hong Kong authorities are declining to provide details of six recent arrests under a national security law, fueling growing concerns about government transparency as it tightens controls on dissent. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee said Tuesday that since the promulgation … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The deaths of two ethnic Azerbaijanis amid allegations of torture during a police raid last week in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg has quickly escalated into a diplomatic confrontation highlighting difficulties in Russia’s relations with other former Soviet republics. Azerbaijani officials said on July … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Independent journalist Le Huu Minh Tuan, who is serving 11 years for “conducting propaganda against the state,” has told his family that he is facing serious health problems in prison. A human rights group says his treatment is “a disgrace to Vietnam.” Tuan, … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Russian forces have become adept at retooling Iranian kamikaze Shahed drones, making them more deadly and less vulnerable to Ukrainian defenses, according to Kyiv. Forensic expert Oleksandr Vysikan of the Kyiv Research Institute of Forensic Examinations surveys the wreckage of kamikaze drones … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Thailand closed its international land border crossing points with Cambodia on Monday as the cycle of retaliation from a territorial dispute between the Southeast Asian neighbors grew more intense. Cambodia, meanwhile, said that as of midnight on Monday, it was suspending … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. At Russia’s annual marquee event for business investment, a Kremlin-funded bubbly celebration of promise and opportunity, the country’s top economic minister poured cold war on the party. “According to the numbers, yes, we’ve got a cooling down now,” Maksim Reshetnikov said at … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A clunky Soviet-designed off-road van, has become a tool of modern warfare for Ukrainian soldiers. The Bukhanka, the Russian word for a loaf of bread, may be one of the oldest in-production vehicle designs in the world, but a retrofitted version with … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The skies over Israel and Iran appeared calm as the second day of a cease-fire brokered by US President Donald Trump appeared to be holding after a shaky beginning. Israeli authorities early on June 25 lifted most war-related restrictions on … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. US President Donald Trump said he is not speaking to Iran, a sharp reversal from last week when he announced that talks with Tehran were imminent, despite Iran denying any such plans. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote on June … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. In a landmark case highlighting a deepening purge within Russia’s defense and security establishment, a court in Moscow sentenced former Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov to 13 years in prison. The Moscow City Court on July 1 found Ivanov, the most visible … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Ukraine’s president announced a landmark agreement with a leading US company to jointly produce drones, including interceptors, as Kyiv seeks to boost its defense capabilities in the face of mounting Russian air attacks and waning support from the Trump administration. “An agreement … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The League of Social Democrats, a pro-democracy party with a 19-year history, announced on Sunday its disbandment, signaling the disappearance of pro-democracy parties from Hong Kong’s political landscape. “Next year would have marked the 20th anniversary of our founding, but we will not … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A pack of cigarettes in Laos costs as little as 32 U.S. cents, thanks to a secret deal between the Lao government and British tobacco giant, Imperial Brands. In a new report, The Examination, a news site that focuses on global health threats, looks … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Three months after his prison release, veteran dissident Chen Yunfei is in the cross-hairs of police over his social media posts and has faced multiple rounds of questioning and harassment amid ongoing surveillance, Radio Free Asia has learned. The Chengdu-based human … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A leaked phone conversation between Thailand’s prime minister and Cambodia’s Hun Sen about a worsening border dispute pitched the Thai government into crisis as its second-largest coalition partner withdrew its support. The Bhumjaithai Party, holder of 71 seats in the 500-seat … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Denmark has taken over the six-month rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union as questions swirl over Europe’s security and trade and a war still raging on its eastern flank. “Europe is at a defining moment in time,” Danish Prime … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Russian forces have launched more than 500 aerial weapons at Ukraine overnight, Kyiv said on June 29, describing the attack as the biggest air strike on the country since the war began. “Almost all night long, air raid alerts sounded across Ukraine … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. At least 13 soldiers were killed when a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden car into a military convoy in northwestern Pakistan. On June 28, officials in North Waziristan, a district in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, said the bombing near the region’s … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Russian President Vladimir Putin told US President Donald Trump in a phone call that Moscow will not give up its goals in Ukraine as any remaining hope for a cease-fire in the more than 40-month war crumbles. Putin told Trump that “Russia … Read more...Read More
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Thursday to pass President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” ahead of the president’s July 4 deadline. This is breaking news that will be updated as more information becomes available. Keep reading below. Following Tuesday’s vote in the U.S. Senate and Thursday’s vote in the House of Representatives, the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. An artillery strike by Russian forces hit a hospital in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, destroying the medical facility and injuring several civilians, according to regional officials. Kherson regional Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said on July 2 that five patients and three nurses were … Read more...Read More
A congressional intern was shot and killed on Monday night in Washington, D.C., after “multiple suspects” exited a vehicle and fired at a group of people. In a Wednesday press release, the Metropolitan Police Department said law enforcement officials responded to “the sound of gunshots” in the 1200 block of 7th Street, Northwest. After arriving … Read more...Read More
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel confirmed on Tuesday that the agency will be closing its headquarters at the J. Edgar Hoover Building and opening a new headquarters at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. In a memo obtained by Fox News, Patel told FBI employees, “Team, the … Read more...Read More
A new bill proposed by a pair of bipartisan lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives would provide President Donald Trump with authorization to give Israel B-2 stealth bombers and GBU-57 “bunker buster” bombs if Iran continues to develop a nuclear weapon following the U.S. military strikes on Iran’s three main nuclear facilities. According to … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Iran has enacted a decision to suspend its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), alarming European powers who called the move “disastrous.” Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian on July 2 enacted a law passed last week — after Israeli and US airstrikes over … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that he secured a trade deal with Vietnam following the announcement of tariffs against Vietnam earlier this year. In a Wednesday statement on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “It is my Great Honor to announce that I have just made a Trade Deal with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam after … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the top military commander of the National Guard troops deployed in Los Angeles has requested that 200 National Guard members be returned to fight wildfires after being deployed by President Donald Trump in response to major protests and riots in Los Angeles. According to The Associated Press, two anonymous U.S. … Read more...Read More
CBS News and Paramount Global will be forced to pay President Donald Trump at least $16 million following a major settlement on Tuesday in Trump’s election interference lawsuit, which was filed following the release of an edited interview of former Vice President Kamala Harris on CBS News. According to Fox News, under the settlement that … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. NEAR CHASIV YAR, Ukraine — The battle for Chasiv Yar remains one of the fiercest along the eastern front in Ukraine’s Donetsk region. Perched on high ground, the city holds strategic importance: if Russian forces seize it, they could push toward nearby … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. As the Dalai Lama approaches his 90th birthday on July 6, the world awaits the Tibetan spiritual leader’s decision on whether there will be a next Dalai Lama – an announcement the head of Tibetan Buddhism promised to unveil when he is 90 … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The United States is halting some shipments of weapons previously promised to Ukraine for use in its war with Russia under the Biden administration after a Pentagon review determined that US stockpiles have declined too much. A decision was made to “put … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. US President Donald Trump urged Iran-backed Hamas militants to agree to what he called a “final proposal” for a 60-day cease-fire with Israel in Gaza. “I hope, for the good of the Middle East, that Hamas takes this Deal, because it will … Read more...Read More
A new video shows a rescue team saving a father and daughter from the ocean after the daughter fell off a cruise ship, prompting her dad to jump into the ocean in an attempt to rescue her. According to Fox News, the rescue occurred on Sunday while the Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Dream was returning … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” was passed by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday following a tie-breaking vote by Vice President J.D. Vance. This is breaking news that will be updated as more information becomes available. Keep reading below. According to Fox News, the president’s “big, beautiful bill” was passed with a 50-50 vote on … Read more...Read More
Two Chinese nationals have been arrested and charged as foreign government agents after allegedly spying on U.S. Navy bases and service members and recruiting military members to accomplish tasks for the Ministry of State Security (MSS), which is China’s foreign intelligence agency. According to Fox News, the U.S. Justice Department confirmed that Yuance Chen, a … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A Ukrainian drone strike hit a facility overnight in Russia’s industrial city of Izhevsk, more than 1,000 kilometers east of Moscow, killing three people and seriously injuring 35, according to Udmurtia’s regional governor. Aleksandr Brechalov said on July 1 that the attack … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has accused Russia of wanting to “subjugate” Ukraine and says President Vladmir Putin has no desire to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. Speaking in Kyiv on June 30 during his first visit to Ukraine … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi ruled out a quick resumption of talks with the United States after President Donald Trump said he currently is not speaking to Iran, reversing his stance that talks with Tehran would restart this week. Araqchi was asked … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A Chinese survey ship has been repeatedly circling within Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea since mid-June, raising concerns of a potential maritime standoff. The vessel, named Bei Dao 996, was first tracked by SeaLight, which uses commercially available technology … Read more...Read More
The new “Alligator Alcatraz” illegal immigration detention center, located in Florida’s Everglades, is expected to open on Tuesday amid a lawsuit claiming that Florida officials have not considered the environmental impacts of the facility. The “Alligator Alcatraz” illegal immigrant detention center will be housed at the Miami-Dade Collier Training Facility, which is an abandoned airport … Read more...Read More
Following President Donald Trump’s military strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities and his announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, gas prices have dropped to a four-year low. As of Friday, the national average price for a gallon of gasoline was $3.20, according to Fox Business. The outlet noted that oil prices remain at the … Read more...Read More
Experts are warning of an increased possibility of people contracting dangerous diseases as ticks spread across the United States. Ben Hottel, an entomologist at Orkin, a pest control company, recently told Fox News that ticks are spreading into different regions of the United States due to some traditionally cooler areas of the country experiencing milder … Read more...Read More
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently suggested that “all of Ukraine” belonged to Russia, potentially hinting that his goal is for Russia to control all of Ukraine. Addressing the media at the start of the Saint Petersburg Economic Forum on June 20, Putin said, “I have said many times that the Russian and Ukrainian people are … Read more...Read More
A SWAT team found a deceased suspect who allegedly started a wildfire and ambushed firefighters in Idaho on Sunday. Two firefighters were killed and another firefighter was hospitalized as a result of Sunday’s shooting incident. In a post on Facebook, the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a SWAT team had located a “deceased male … Read more...Read More
An Iranian official confirmed on Sunday that a recent Israeli military strike on Evin Prison in Tehran, Iran, left at least 71 individuals dead. According to Mizan, an Iranian news organization, Asghar Jahangir, a spokesperson for Iran’s judiciary, said, “In the attack on Evin Prison, 71 people, including prison administrative staff, conscript soldiers, convicted prisoners, … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. US President Donald Trump said his administration would meet with Iranian officials next week to discuss its nuclear program just days after the US military targeted three of its facilities with massive bombs. “We’re going to talk to them next … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. US President Donald Trump suggested he might welcome the toppling of Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei despite members of his administration insisting that US attacks on the country’s nuclear facilities over the weekend were not intended to bring about “regime change.” Israel allegedly … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Independent journalist Le Huu Minh Tuan, who is serving 11 years for “conducting propaganda against the state,” has told his family that he is facing serious health problems in prison. A human rights group says his treatment is “a disgrace to … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. With illegal immigration a fraught issue in Europe and the United States, Western countries are increasingly kicking the political football over to the Balkans. But questions are building over whether the countries of the region are ready to catch it. … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Iranian lawmakers have overwhelmingly voted to suspend Tehran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) after the country’s nuclear sites were bombed over the weekend in the 12-day conflict with Israel. The bill, which state media reported on June … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. French police have arrested four suspects in connection with a knife attack on exiled Lao democracy activist Joseph Akaravong, including the man who stabbed and seriously wounded the activist before fleeing the scene, local media reported Wednesday. The main suspect – … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. This could have been a momentous week in Ukraine’s long-term wish of joining the European Union and NATO. In the end, it wasn’t. As leaders of the two institutions met for key summits in Brussels and The Hague respectively, Kyiv’s … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The United States and Iran remain in contact over the resumption of talks on Tehran’s nuclear program, but no formal negotiations are planned, officials from both sides said on June 26. Washington is “in close communication” with Iran and its … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has declared “victory” over Israel in his first message to the public since a US-brokered cease-fire took effect two days ago. Khamenei, 86, was mostly absent from the public eye during the 12-day war … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A Chinese survey ship has been repeatedly circling within Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea since mid-June, raising concerns of a potential maritime standoff. The vessel, named Bei Dao 996, was first tracked by SeaLight, which uses commercially … Read more...Read More
A Democrat lawmaker was arrested on Monday after being caught shoplifting at a Target store in Bethel, Connecticut. The Democrat lawmaker, who publicly admitted to the incident, blamed the shoplifting episode on being in a “rush” to bring items to his grandmother in the hospital. According to Bethel Police Department records obtained by the CT … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. North Korea may deploy more troops to Russia as early as July or August to aid in its war against Ukraine, with recruitment efforts already underway for another wave of military support to Moscow, South Korean intelligence told lawmakers Thursday. Last … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The U.S. air strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities will have reinforced North Korea’s perception that possessing nuclear weapons is essential for its survival and may even prompt Pyongyang to accelerate the development of its nuclear capabilities, warned South Korean experts. U.S. … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. North Koreans are once again fighting each other over human feces as they desperately try to fulfill the government’s impossibly high collection quotas to prepare fertilizer ahead of the spring planting season, residents in the country told Radio Free Asia. In … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Manhattan District Attorney’s Office dropped the case against President-elect Donald Trump in which he was convicted of 34 felony counts involving falsifying business records, following his presidential election victory. But the claim is false. Documents released by the court on Nov. … Read more...Read More
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine announced on Thursday that President Donald Trump’s military strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities came after two agents spent over 15 years gathering intelligence and developing the GBU-57 “bunker buster bombs.” During a Thursday press conference, Caine explained that two unidentified agents in the Defense Threat … Read more...Read More
A social media influencer was arrested on Tuesday after reportedly threatening podcaster Joe Rogan and challenging him to a “fight.” According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Brian Johnson, known as the social media influencer “Liver King,” was arrested on Tuesday evening by law enforcement officials and charged with making a terroristic threat after appearing … Read more...Read More
The Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a “GIANT WIN” on Friday by ruling against “universal injunctions” and limiting court injunctions after a lower court issued a preliminary injunction against the president’s executive order blocking birthright citizenship for illegal immigrants. In a 6-3 ruling on Friday, the Supreme Court wrote, “Universal injunctions likely exceed the … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that his administration signed a trade deal with China on Wednesday. The president also announced that his administration was preparing for a potential trade deal with India. According to The Post Millennial, Trump’s announcement was revealed during an event on Thursday highlighting his proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which is … Read more...Read More
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the renaming of the USNS Harvey Milk to the USNS Oscar V. Peterson on Friday. By changing the ship’s name to honor a U.S. Navy Congressional Medal of Honor recipient instead of a gay rights activist, Hegseth claimed the Trump administration is “taking the politics out of ship naming.” … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. North Korea is mobilizing students in the northern border province of Ryanggang to gather rocks daily to help build flood walls as the region braces for seasonal monsoon rains, following devastating floods last year, sources told Radio Free Asia. Last July, large … Read more...Read More
A former Democratic staffer and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) official has been released on bond after recently being arrested and charged with abduction with the use of force, sexual battery, and assault and battery. In a press release that was published earlier this month, the City of Alexandria announced, “The Alexandria Police Department (APD), in … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The gunners of Ukraine’s 25th Airborne Brigade are constantly fending off Russian advances near Pokrovsk, like many such artillery teams. But this unit in particular has a taste for irony — they are operating artillery captured from the Russian Army, … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The death toll from a Russian missile strike on Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region has risen to 22, officials said, as Ukraine’s top commander claimed the military has effectively halted Russia’s offensive in the northeastern Sumy region. “Unfortunately, the number of victims … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s Department of Defense is creating two new military zones along the southern border between the United States and Mexico. According to The New York Times, two Defense Department officials said that the Pentagon is establishing new military zones in Texas and Arizona. The Texas military zone will be part of the Marine … Read more...Read More
Vice President J.D. Vance slammed the news media on Wednesday for reporting on a “low confidence” and “incomplete” intelligence report leaked to the media that suggested President Donald Trump’s military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities did not result in as much damage as the president claimed. Vance warned that while there is an “interesting story” … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that President Donald Trump warned NATO leaders during a private meeting at this week’s summit in the Netherlands that the war between Russia and Ukraine is “totally out of control” and urged that “something had to be done.” According to Bloomberg, a source with knowledge of Trump’s comments during the closed-door … Read more...Read More
Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed on Wednesday that Iran is “much further away from a nuclear weapon” following President Donald Trump’s military strikes against the Middle Eastern nation’s three major nuclear facilities. In a Wednesday interview with Politico at the NATO summit in the Netherlands, Rubio rejected a CNN report that claimed an early … Read more...Read More
A spokesperson for the office of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) confirmed on Wednesday that the Democrat senator was hospitalized suddenly and “treated for dehydration” in Washington, D.C., amid a massive heat wave across a significant portion of the country. Schumer’s office told Fox News that the Senate minority leader became “lightheaded” when he was … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Serbia is halting all ammunition exports following a decision by President Aleksandar Vucic as the Balkan country faces challenges over exports to Israel and Moscow’s suspicions that ammunition made in Serbia has made its way to Ukraine. “We’ve halted literally … Read more...Read More
A grand jury indicted an 18-year-old suspect on Tuesday for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf following an altercation at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas, in April. Collin County District Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday that 18-year-old Karmelo Anthony was charged with first-degree murder. WFAA reported that the charge could result in … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. NATO leaders agreed to a sharp increase in defense spending at their June 25 summit in The Hague, delivering a big win for US President Donald Trump while reaffirming their “ironclad commitment” to come to each other’s aid if attacked. … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. As Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine heads into its fourth summer, Russia’s funeral industry is experiencing a sharp and telling boom. While official combat death statistics are hidden from public view, some Russians have taken to social media to highlight the … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday that he does not want to see a “regime change” in Iran following a major ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran that was negotiated after the U.S. military conducted strikes against Iran’s three nuclear facilities in the Middle East. In response to a reporter asking the president Tuesday on … Read more...Read More
Tom Homan, who serves as President Donald Trump’s border czar, warned on Tuesday that he currently has the “biggest concern” he has ever had regarding the number of illegal immigrants who entered the United States through the southern border under former President Joe Biden’s administration. During a Tuesday interview appearance on “Hannity,” Fox News host … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Justice Department filed charges on Tuesday against a resident of California for trying to provide “material support” to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). The suspect has also been accused of plotting terrorist attacks on behalf of the foreign terrorist organization. In a Tuesday press release, the Justice Department announced that … Read more...Read More
A former top aide to former President Joe Biden testified to Congress on Tuesday as part of the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into the “cover-up of President Biden’s mental decline and use of autopen.” According to The Washington Examiner, Neera Tanden, who previously served as the director of the White House Domestic Policy Council and … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Iranian security forces have detained more than 700 people on suspicion of spying for Israel, according to the Fars News Agency. Fars, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), said the arrests have taken place since June 13, when … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. NATO defense ministers meet on June 5 in a last ministerial meeting before the big annual NATO summit on June 24-25, when the military alliance’s 32 heads of state and government, including US President Donald Trump, gather at The Hague. … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Chinese workers across industries are facing salary cuts and layoffs as mounting economic woes engulf China’s public and private sectors, sources tell Radio Free Asia. That’s forcing families to slash spending. It is also triggering deflationary concerns as businesses enter into … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Police in northwestern China are cracking down on writers of online erotic fiction across the country, including many college students,according to RFA sources and media reports, amid concern that officers are punishing people outside their jurisdiction. Police in Lanzhou, the capital … Read more...Read More
Vice President J.D. Vance highlighted the U.S. military’s destruction of Iran’s nuclear program during an interview on Monday following President Donald Trump’s strikes against the country’s three major nuclear facilities over the weekend. During a Monday appearance on Fox News’ “Special Report,” Vance was asked by Fox News’ Bret Baier about the president’s announcement that … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s Justice Department announced on Monday that it was taking legal action and filing a lawsuit against a new law in Washington State, claiming that it violates the First Amendment by forcing Catholic priests to break the “confidentiality seal of Confession” by reporting certain confessions to government officials. In a Monday press release, … Read more...Read More
Sixteen Iranian nationals illegally in the United States were arrested by President Donald Trump’s administration over the past few days. The arrests come as the president has criticized former President Joe Biden for allowing Iranian “sleeper cells” to illegally enter the country. In a Tuesday press release, the Department of Homeland Security announced that U.S. … Read more...Read More
Federal and state officials announced on Monday that 60 missing children were recently rescued in Florida as part of “Operation Dragon Eye,” which has been described as the “largest child rescue operation” in the history of the United States. Announcing the results of Operation Dragon Eye during a press conference on Monday, Florida Attorney General … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump’s administration a major win on Monday, ruling in favor of the administration’s request for a stay against a lower court order that prevented the administration from deporting illegal immigrants to third countries without advanced notice. According to Fox News, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Monday to … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump criticized both Israel and Iran on Tuesday for violating the ceasefire agreement his administration announced on Monday. While Trump was preparing to leave for a NATO summit in the Netherlands on Tuesday morning, the president was asked by reporters about Israel and Iran’s alleged violations of the ceasefire agreement. In response, Trump … Read more...Read More
One person was killed and nine others were injured on Saturday as a result of a “chaotic” shooting at a Juneteenth event near a Veterans of Foreign Wars post in South Carolina. An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting. According to Fox Carolina, the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Valeria Mikhailova recently buried a sealed coffin, which — Russian authorities told her — contained the remains of her 23-year-old army contractor husband Maksim who was killed in Ukraine. The family was not allowed to open the coffin, which they … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. For the past decade, Yemen has stood as one of the world’s gravest humanitarian disasters, with more than 20 million people — over half the population — in need of aid. Now funding cuts, US and Israeli air strikes, and … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China’s nuclear arsenal is growing faster than any other country’s, by about 100 new warheads a year, a research group says. China could also potentially have as many intercontinental ballistic missiles as either Russia or the United States by the turn … Read more...Read More
Field hospitals play a crucial role in military operations, providing essential medical care in varied and often harsh conditions. Their design and functionality must adapt to these challenges to ensure that medical teams can deliver effective treatment. A key component in achieving this is the environmental control system, which maintains stability and efficiency. Field hospitals … Read more...Read More
An armed gunman was shot and killed by a church security guard and another church staff member, preventing a “large-scale mass shooting” at a church in Michigan on Sunday. According to ABC News, the gunman was fatally shot by two church staff members. The outlet noted that one of the church’s security team staff members … Read more...Read More
American travelers and U.S. citizens across the globe have been warned to “exercise increased caution” in the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s military strikes against Iran’s nuclear program on Saturday. U.S. officials have warned of potential “demonstrations” as tension continues to escalate between Iran, Israel, and the United States. On Sunday, the U.S. State Department … Read more...Read More
Iran launched a retaliatory missile attack against the Al-Udeid U.S. airbase in Qatar on Monday following President Donald Trump’s military strikes against the country’s nuclear facilities on Saturday. This is breaking news that will be updated as more information becomes available. Keep reading below. According to Fox News, explosions were reported over Doha, Qatar, on … Read more...Read More
Russian Strikes, Iranian Drones Kill At Least 9 In Ukraine; Zelenskyy Slams ‘Coalition Of Murderers’
American Military News: 2025-06-23 09:08:01This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. KYIV — Russian forces killed at least nine people and injured dozens of others in a “cynical” overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Three other people were killed in Russian strikes elsewhere in Ukraine on June … Read more...Read More
A federal judge ruled on Sunday against President Donald Trump’s administration’s request to have Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an illegal immigrant charged with human trafficking in connection with the MS-13 gang, remain in detention throughout his criminal trial. The judge ordered that the illegal immigrant be released pending the result of his criminal trial. The Department … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Iranian lawmakers have been backing calls to close the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global trade route, where more than a fifth of the world’s oil supply passes every day. Tehran has in the past threatened to close the strait, which would … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A leaked phone conversation between Thailand’s prime minister and Cambodia’s Hun Sen about a worsening border dispute pitched the Thai government into crisis as its second-largest coalition partner withdrew its support. The Bhumjaithai Party, holder of 71 seats in the 500-seat … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Chinese workers across industries are facing salary cuts and layoffs as mounting economic woes engulf China’s public and private sectors, sources tell Radio Free Asia. That’s forcing families to slash spending. It is also triggering deflationary concerns as businesses enter into … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Cambodia on Tuesday blocked imports of Thai vegetables and fruit, and Thailand banned its nationals from working at some casinos inside Cambodia in fresh fallout from a border dispute sparked by a 10-minute firefight last month. Cambodia’s Ministry of Information said … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Azerbaijan’s president stood before cameras of the state TV broadcaster, grinning alongside an Israeli attack drone newly acquired for his country’s growing arsenals. Ilham Aliyev then petted it like a dog. The Israeli unmanned aircraft was part of an extensive fleet … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Authorities have sentenced two senior Tibetan monastic leaders to three- and four-year prison terms for their roles in rare 2024 public protests against a planned Chinese hydropower dam project, two sources in the region told Radio Free Asia. Sherab, the abbot of Yena Monastery … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a massive Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv, which claimed dozens of civilian lives, is a reminder that Russia is disregarding cease-fire efforts and “chooses to kill.” “This strike is a reminder to … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Deep beneath the mountains near the city of Qom lies one of Iran’s most heavily guarded nuclear sites: the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant. Designed to survive even the most powerful air strikes, Fordow has become a focal point in Israel’s … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the United States completed a “very successful” attack against Iran, targeting three nuclear sites in the Middle Eastern nation. “We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. All planes are now outside of Iran air space. A … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The top diplomats from France, Britain, and Germany are headed to Geneva to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in hopes of finding a diplomatic solution one week into the latest Iran-Israel conflict. With the clock ticking after the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. As Russia continues pressing its attacks into Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, a special police unit known as the White Angels faces an increasingly daunting mission: Rescuing the last civilian holdouts from villages under heavy fire and getting them to safer … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Ilan Berman is senior vice president of the American Foreign Policy Council and a veteran national-security policy adviser for the Department of Defense, Congress, and US government agencies. He also recently served as head of the team handling the United … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. French police have arrested four suspects in connection with a knife attack on exiled Lao democracy activist Joseph Akaravong, including the man who stabbed and seriously wounded the activist before fleeing the scene, local media reported Wednesday. The main suspect – … Read more...Read More
The Department of Homeland Security announced on Wednesday that an illegal immigrant child sex offender was arrested after dragging a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent 50 yards with his car in Minnesota while trying to avoid being arrested. In a Wednesday press release, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that Roberto Carlos Munoz-Guatemala, … Read more...Read More
A suspect has been arrested after making a “threat” against state lawmakers in Texas on Saturday, which forced the Texas Department of Public Safety to order an evacuation of the state capitol. In a Monday press release, the Texas Department of Public Safety said that it was notified on Saturday of a “threat made against … Read more...Read More
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a major warning to Iran on Thursday after Iran’s “terrorist tyrants” launched missiles and struck a hospital in Israel amid the increased conflict between the two countries following Israel’s preemptive strikes against Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs last week. In a translated post on X, formerly Twitter, Netanyahu … Read more...Read More
The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Thursday that President Donald Trump and his administration can continue to exercise control of the National Guard troops deployed in Los Angeles amid the anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) riots. In a unanimous ruling, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals granted a stay against the lower … Read more...Read More
The Australian National Maritime Museum recently announced the discovery of Captain James Cook’s iconic shipwreck off the coast of Rhode Island, bringing a conclusion to a 250-year-old mystery. In a report published on June 3, the Australian National Maritime Museum explained that historical and archaeological evidence collected as part of an extensive project that spanned … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump warned in an interview on Sunday that the United States “could get involved” in the conflict between Israel and Iran following Israel’s military strikes against Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs. During a Sunday interview with ABC News’ Rachel Scott, the president refused to answer whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is increasing its monitoring of Iran-backed operatives in the United States amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran in the Middle East. The report comes as President Donald Trump confirmed that he will make a decision regarding whether to join Israel’s strikes against … Read more...Read More
U.S. Border Patrol agents recently uncovered and shut down a roughly 3,00-foot-long drug smuggling tunnel under the southern border between the United States and Mexico. In a Wednesday press release, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that Border Patrol agents “uncovered and disabled a large-scale narcotics smuggling tunnel” that connected Tijuana, Mexico, to San Diego, … Read more...Read More
U.S. representatives and Boston Ship Repair workers gathered at one of the country’s few remaining large dry docks in the Seaport on Monday, calling for investment and support for U.S. ship building and repair as the facilities struggle to survive overseas competition. “Let me be clear, if immediate action is not taken by our federal, … Read more...Read More
A former U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant who has identified himself as a member of Antifa was arrested on Monday and charged for allegedly threatening to kill President Donald Trump. According to Fox News, charges have been filed against former Lieutenant Peter Stinson, a Virginia resident who served in the Coast Guard from 1988 to 2021. … Read more...Read More
An excavation at the site of a former Catholic home for babies and unmarried women was launched on Monday by officials in Ireland to identify the remains of roughly 800 babies and young children who died at the home. According to The Associated Press, the excavation was launched by Irish authorities this week at the former … Read more...Read More
As the war between Israel and Iran continues, President Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric toward Iran and signaled an openness for direct U.S. military involvement. He has called for Iran’s “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER,” threatened to kill Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei — calling him “an easy target” — and said greater U.S. involvement in the war is “possible.” But, the majority of Americans — including most Republicans — do not share the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Ahead of the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday on July 6, U.S. lawmakers have introduced bipartisan resolutions in both chambers of the U.S. Congress to honor the Tibetan spiritual leader and designate the anniversary as ‘A Day of Compassion.’ The resolution – … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Three months after his prison release, veteran dissident Chen Yunfei is in the cross-hairs of police over his social media posts and has faced multiple rounds of questioning and harassment amid ongoing surveillance, Radio Free Asia has learned. The Chengdu-based human … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Hong Kong authorities are declining to provide details of six recent arrests under a national security law, fueling growing concerns about government transparency as it tightens controls on dissent. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee said Tuesday that since the promulgation … Read more...Read More
Federal law enforcement officials crushed hundreds of rioters who “violently targeted” federal officials and tried blocking government vehicles from entering and exiting a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on Wednesday night in Portland, Oregon. The Department of Homeland Security shared a video on X, formerly Twitter, of Wednesday night’s clash between violent rioters and … Read more...Read More
State and federal law enforcement officials are expanding a manhunt for a military-trained suspect who allegedly killed his three young daughters. The manhunt has remained ongoing for almost three weeks. Fox News reported that the United States Marshals Service has been leading the manhunt for Decker, who is a former member of the U.S. military … Read more...Read More
SpaceX’s Starship 36 experienced a “catastrophic failure” and exploded Wednesday night during a “routine” test at SpaceX’s Starbase, which is located in Boca Chica, Texas. In a Thursday morning statement on X, formerly Twitter, SpaceX explained that the Starship 36 experienced a “major anomaly” at roughly 11 p.m. (local time) on Wednesday as the spacecraft … Read more...Read More
A wildfire that erupted Tuesday afternoon in the San Diego County community of Lakeside was threatening structures, prompting mandatory evacuations. The fire, in the eastern part of the county, was spreading at a moderate rate and had charred 312 acres by 5 p.m., according to fire officials. There was 0% containment. Officials issued evacuation orders … Read more...Read More
General Mills announced Tuesday it’s taking artificial colors out of its products, its second attempt to ditch the dyes. The Golden Valley-based food company first tried with just some cereals in 2015 but eventually brought the original Trix ingredients back by popular demand two years later. This time, amid the broader “better-for-you” trend dominating the industry and … Read more...Read More
General Motors Co. is being sued for fraud after the Detroit automaker recalled nearly 600,000 trucks and SUVs for potential engine failure this year. Lawyers for seven plaintiffs on Tuesday asked the U.S. Eastern District Court of Pennsylvania to grant class-action status to the suit, which seeks financial compensation for consumers who bought the affected vehicles. Recalled … Read more...Read More
The Trump administration is discussing policies that would make it harder and more expensive for pharmaceutical companies to advertise directly to patients, in a move that could disrupt more than $10 billion in annual ad spending. Although the U.S. is the only place, besides New Zealand, where pharma companies can directly advertise, banning pharma ads outright could make … Read more...Read More
Under President Donald Trump, U.S. Border Patrol agents did not release any illegal immigrants into the United States in May, compared to 62,000 illegal immigrants released into the country last May under former President Joe Biden’s administration. According to information obtained by The New York Post, zero illegal immigrants were released by Trump’s Border Patrol … Read more...Read More
U.S. Treasury Department Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Tuesday that “real wages” for blue-collar workers have increased by nearly two percent in the United States during the first five months of President Donald Trump’s administration. Bessent shared a Treasury Department chart on Tuesday in a post on X, formerly Twitter, which showed a 1.7% increase … Read more...Read More
Iran warned on Wednesday that if the United States joins Israel’s conflict with Iran, it will result in an “all-out war” in the Middle East region. In a Wednesday interview with Al Jazeera, Esmail Baghaei, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, said, “Any American intervention would be a recipe for an all-out war in the region.” … Read more...Read More
The Israel Defense Forces announced on Tuesday that 60 Israeli Air Force fighter jets carried out an “extensive wave of strikes” against ballistic missile launchers in the western region of Iran that were threatening civilians in Israel amid the ongoing conflict between the two nations. According to The Times of Israel, Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin, … Read more...Read More
Hope Anderson tracks her job search in a spreadsheet, highlighting the rejections in red. After more than six months and 40-plus applications, she’s seeing nothing but red. “I knew it was going to be hard, and I knew it was going to be a lot of work,” said the 21-year-old Eden Prairie, Minnesota, resident, who … Read more...Read More
It’s finally Oscar time for Tom Cruise, the Motion Picture Academy of Arts & Sciences has decided. Cruise, Dolly Parton, actor-producer-director-dancer Debbie Allen and production designer Wynn Thomas will receive Academy Honorary Awards for their ample (and as-yet unrecognized) contributions to big-screen culture. They are, according to a statement Tuesday from academy President Janet Yang, … Read more...Read More
Anne Burrell, the Food Network star best known for leading the channel’s hit show “Worst Cooks in America,” died on Tuesday. She was 55. Burrell died at her home in Brooklyn, according to TMZ. Her cause of death was not immediately reported; sources told the outlet she was found unresponsive at the residence Tuesday morning. “Anne’s … Read more...Read More
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was transported to a hospital in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday after experiencing an allergic reaction. In a statement obtained by CNN, Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said, “Secretary Noem had an allergic reaction today. She was transported to the hospital out of an abundance of … Read more...Read More
A former contracting officer for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and three business leaders recently pleaded guilty to a $550 million bribery scheme. In a Thursday press release, the U.S. Department of Justice announced, “Four men, including a government contracting officer for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and three owners … Read more...Read More
U.S. President Donald Trump has a wide range of military assets in the Middle East and across the globe to bring to bear in a potential fight against Iran as he weighs one of the most momentous foreign policy decisions of his administration. That arsenal includes powerfully destructive bombs, long-range stealth bombers, an aircraft carrier strike group, Navy destroyers and U.S. troops — offering Trump multiple … Read more...Read More
A 15-year-old high school student is recovering after being attacked by a sword-swinging assailant dressed in a trench coat, a hat and a mask with a long beak. Chinonso Onuke nearly lost seven fingers in the assault that happened at Brandon’s Neelin High School in Manitoba last week, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The victim said he was caught off guard … Read more...Read More
Disgraced R&B artist R. Kelly was rushed to a hospital last week after overdosing on medications allegedly given to him by prison staff, his legal team claimed in a new court filing. The “I Believe I Can Fly” singer, currently serving a 30-year sentence for racketeering and sex trafficking, claims he overdosed after taking medication he received while being … Read more...Read More
Los Angeles County prosecutors announced new charges Tuesday against people suspected of attacking the police during recent protests that rocked downtown L.A., including an incident in which a California Highway Patrol cruiser was set ablaze on the 101 Freeway. District Attorney Nathan Hochman said 39-year-old Adam Palermo was charged with two counts of assault on … Read more...Read More
Senate Republicans’ tax bill would eliminate federal taxes and regulations on short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns and silencers as well as preempt state or local licensing requirements in a win for gun-rights advocates. The legislation unveiled by the Senate Finance Committee on Monday would expand on House legislation exempting silencers under the National Firearms Act of 1934, saving … Read more...Read More
A 16-year-old suspect shot five people on Sunday night at a festival in West Valley City, which is near Salt Lake City, Utah. Sunday’s shooting incident left three victims dead and two injured. In a series of posts on X, formerly Twitter, the West Valley City Police Department said that law enforcement officials at the … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has purchased passenger information from a data broker owned by multiple U.S. airlines. According to 404 Media, documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request show that the CBP’s purchase of private airline passenger data was intended to help the agency identify persons … Read more...Read More
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel announced on Monday that the agency has discovered documents containing “alarming allegations” that the Chinese Communist party mass produced fake driver’s licenses in a mail-in ballot scheme that officials say was designed to help former President Joe Biden win the 2020 presidential election. In a statement on … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump issued a major warning to Iran on Monday evening, urging “everyone” to “immediately evacuate Tehran” as the conflict between Israel and Iran continues to escalate. The 47th president also left the G7 summit early on Monday to meet with his National Security Council in the White House’s Situation Room. In a Monday … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Israel attacked Iranian state television IRIB as it broadcast live on June 16, temporarily knocking the station off the air following a warning to residents of Tehran to leave after threatening the capital will “pay the price” for Iranian missile strikes that … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Kremlin-friendly pundits and programs have been savoring every shot of protesters in Los Angeles this week, some proclaiming that the United States must be in midst of a new “civil war.” Prominent state-run Rossia-1 TV host Vladimir Solovyov put it bluntly: “I’m … Read more...Read More
Israel’s Health Ministry confirmed that eight individuals were killed and at least 287 individuals were hospitalized on Sunday night and Monday morning as Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes against Israel in the aftermath of Israel’s large-scale strikes against Iran’s nuclear program and ballistic missile program. The Iranian strikes also damaged the U.S. embassy in Tel … Read more...Read More
Over the past year, it’s been reported that Brad Pitt has become estranged from all six of his children following his bitter, nine-years-long divorce battle with their mother, Angelina Jolie. A new report in the Daily Mail said the 61-year-old “F1” star still holds out hope for a reconciliation with some of his children but that … Read more...Read More
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey issued a harsh warning Thursday to protesters who use violence in his county: “We will kill you graveyard dead.” Speaking at a news conference with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, Ivey said peaceful protests “are part of our democracy” and allowed, but anyone who uses violence or interferes with law … Read more...Read More
Israel launched waves of airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear program and ballistic-missile sites on Friday morning, a major escalation in the standoff between the two adversaries that risks sparking a wider war in the Middle East. Explosions were heard across Tehran and in the city of Natanz, home to one of its nuclear sites, according to videos and local … Read more...Read More
It’s been a season of legal woes for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. His short-lived declaration of martial law on Dec. 3 first landed him in front of the Constitutional Court — which removed him from office later that month — and then in the Seoul Central District Court, where he is now … Read more...Read More
Chris Robinson, the actor who played Dr. Rick Webber on “General Hospital” and also introduced America to a classic turn of phrase in a commercial for cough syrup, has died of heart failure. He was 86. Robinson died in his sleep just after midnight on Monday at home in Sedona, Arizona, according to filmmaker MJ … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump described Saturday’s military parade in Washington, D.C., as a “magnificent display” honoring the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. Addressing the Army and the crowd at Saturday’s military parade, Trump said, “The Army keeps us free, you make us strong, and tonight, you have made all Americans very proud.” The president recognized … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on Sunday to “do all in their power” to complete the “largest Mass Deportation Program in History” and focus deportations on the “core” of the “Democrat Power Center.” In a Sunday statement on Truth Social, Trump explained that ICE officials have displayed “incredible strength, … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials captured Vance Boelter, the suspect behind the shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, on Sunday following the “largest manhunt in the state’s history.” According to Fox News, multiple law enforcement sources confirmed that Vance Boelter, the 57-year-old suspected assassin who allegedly shot and killed Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman, a … Read more...Read More
The Trump administration is developing a plan to use Cold War-era powers to prioritize and fund rare earth projects it deems critical to national security, people familiar with the matter said. Officials are discussing using the Defense Production Act to tap financing, loans and other means for rare earths element-related projects, including mining, processing and … Read more...Read More
A federal judge in Minneapolis said Thursday he would approve a $69 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging UnitedHealth Group depressed the retirement savings of workers for years by selecting poorly performing investment options in the company 401(k) plan. The litigation alleged “the fix was in” to retain investment funds managed by California-based Wells Fargo, … Read more...Read More
Ananda Lewis, former MTV video jockey and television show host, has died at 52 after a years-long battle with breast cancer. Lewis rose to fame on BET’s “Teen Summit” and hosted “The Ananda Lewis Show” in the early aughts, before being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019. Her sister, Lakshmi Emory, broke the news of … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump suggested that over 500,000 Chinese students attending U.S. universities is “good for our country” after finalizing a major trade deal with China this week. However, the president also acknowledged potential national security issues with regard to large numbers of Chinese students in the United States, warning that the country has to “watch … Read more...Read More
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth authorized U.S. military dependents in the Middle East to voluntarily depart from the region this week amid increased tension in the Middle East, which led to Israel striking Iran on Thursday. According to Fox News, an anonymous U.S. defense official told the outlet on Wednesday, “The safety and security of … Read more...Read More
The New York Police Department is currently looking for two male home invader suspects who allegedly dressed as Amazon workers before tying up a family and stealing roughly $16,000 worth of electronic devices and jewelry from the family’s home in Queens, New York, on Monday. In a picture shared by The New York Post, both … Read more...Read More
Air India has confirmed that one passenger survived Thursday’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner airplane crash, which had 242 passengers and crew members on board. Earlier on Thursday, Ahmedabad Police Commissioner G.S. Malik told The Associated Press, “It appears there are no survivors in the plane crash.” Air India flight AI 171 crashed into the Meghani Nagar residential area … Read more...Read More
A Texas truck driver who kidnapped and killed a 25-year-old Army veteran last year was sentenced to life in federal prison Thursday, officials with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in North Texas said. Naasson Hazzard, 28, of Austin, was convicted on a charge of kidnapping resulting in death in February, the Star-Telegram previously reported. The victim, identified by family members as Caleigha Zangari of Dallas, was … Read more...Read More
District Attorney Steve Wolfson said prosecutors will consider seeking the death penalty against the suspect in a shooting that killed two in front of the Bellagio on Sunday after he appeared in court Thursday morning. Manuel Ruiz, 41, turned himself in to Henderson police Monday. Police have said the shooting, which was livestreamed, stemmed from a long-running social media … Read more...Read More
Your next toy or game may be able to converse with you. Mattel, the El Segundo toy maker behind Barbie and Hot Wheels, said Thursday that it’s teaming up with OpenAI, which created popular chatbot ChatGPT, to “bring the magic of AI to age-appropriate play experiences.” The companies are planning to unveil their first product … Read more...Read More
Harris Yulin, the veteran stage and screen actor whose career notably included roles in “Scarface,” “Training Day” and “Ghostbusters II,” has died. He was 87. Yulin died Tuesday of cardiac arrest in New York, his manager Sue Leibman and his family confirmed in a statement to The Times on Thursday. He was “part of the … Read more...Read More
Contender, the largest great white shark recorded in the Atlantic Ocean, was recently tracked off the coast of North Carolina near the Outer Banks, which is a popular vacation destination. According to OCEARCH, Contender is 13.8 feet long and is estimated to weigh roughly 1,652 pounds. Fox Weather reported that Contender is the largest male … Read more...Read More
In a late-night order Thursday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals paused a court order that would have required President Donald Trump to return control of the thousands of California National Guard troops in Los Angeles to Gov. Gavin Newsom. The 9th Circuit’s emergency stay came hours after U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer of San Francisco … Read more...Read More
President Trump signed a memo intended to save the lower Snake River dams in Eastern Washington on Thursday, reversing Biden administration actions that helped support efforts to remove the hydroelectric dams. Trump said in a memo that his administration was “committed to protecting the American people from radical green agenda policies that make their lives more expensive, and to maximizing the beneficial … Read more...Read More
Pleasant Hill, California, technology and staffing company Epik Solutions — a federal contractor certified as a “small disadvantaged business” — has agreed to pay a $72,000 fine after allegedly getting caught advertising jobs open only to foreign workers on the controversial H-1B visa. “A top priority of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division is protecting American workers from … Read more...Read More
Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) was forcibly removed from a press briefing on Thursday featuring Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who was providing an update regarding the anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) riots in Los Angeles. In a video shared by Fox News correspondent Bill Melugin, the Democrat senator can be heard saying, “I … Read more...Read More
Israel Strikes Iran’s Missile And Nuclear Facilities, Killing Top General, Senior Military Officials
American Military News: 2025-06-13 05:06:08This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Israel said it conducted air strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and other sites across Iran, killing a top general and two other military officials in a major escalation that raised the potential for all-out war. Iran reportedly launched scores of drones and … Read more...Read More
An illegal immigrant who was previously deported from the United States was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and charged for attempted murder after throwing a Molotov cocktail at law enforcement officials during Saturday’s anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles. In a Wednesday press release, the Department of Homeland Security said Emiliano Garduno-Galvez, … Read more...Read More
The USS F-1, a World War I-era U.S. Navy submarine, was recently discovered by researchers off the cost of San Diego, California. The discovery comes 108 years after the submarine was “lost at sea” in a training accident in December of 1917. In a recent press release, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) announced, “A deep-sea … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that President Donald Trump’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is preparing to deploy tactical units known as Special Response Teams to five major Democrat-led cities and regions as anti-ICE protests and riots continue to spread throughout the country. Two sources familiar with ICE’s operation planning told NBC News that ICE … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping agreed on fresh trade talks to overcome a tariff stalemate in a highly anticipated phone call on Thursday that China’s state media said was initiated by the U.S. leader. On his social media feed, Trump described the 90-minute conversation as a “very good phone call.” It came during … Read more...Read More
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently deported 122 Chinese illegal immigrants back to China as part of President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration in the United States. In a Monday press release, ICE announced that it returned 122 Chinese illegal immigrants to China on June 3 as part of a Department of Homeland Security … Read more...Read More
Over 200 people are believed to have been killed in a major Air India airplane crash on Thursday. The airplane crash occurred shortly after the Air India passenger airplane departed for London from an airport in Ahmedabad, India. According to Fox News, Air India flight AI 171, which has been identified as a Boeing 787-8 … Read more...Read More
A new video shows a car driving through a crowd of anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protesters in Chicago on Tuesday. According to Fox 32, hundreds of people gathered in Chicago on Tuesday to protest President Donald Trump’s ICE operations following multiple days of protests and violent riots in Los Angeles. In a video shared … Read more...Read More
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced on Tuesday that 244 child sex predators were arrested and 109 children were rescued from online sexual exploitation in a recent operation in Texas. In a Tuesday press release, the FBI Dallas Field Office published the results of Operation Soteria Shield, which was conducted by the FBI Dallas … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Satellite imagery shows a North Korea warship that tipped over during its launch last month is now undergoing repairs at drydock near the Russian and Chinese borders. An image from Maxar Technologies taken on Sunday shows the 5,000 ton naval destroyer at the … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump warned in a recent interview that he is “less confident” that the United States will reach a nuclear deal with Iran amid ongoing negotiations between his administration and the Iranian government. During an interview on Miranda Devine’s “Pod Force One” podcast, the 47th president was asked if he believed he could get … Read more...Read More
A U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General (JAG) Officer has been accused of allegedly threatening January 6 and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in a Saturday post on social media. According to The Daily Caller, U.S. Navy JAG Officer Benjamin France allegedly tweeted, “And we will hunt down every J6 and ICE agent again,” … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump announced during a Tuesday speech at Fort Bragg that his administration will be “restoring” the names of multiple U.S. Army bases that were changed under former President Joe Biden’s administration. During Tuesday’s speech at Fort Bragg, Trump said, “For a little breaking news, we are also going to be restoring the names … Read more...Read More
Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) was indicted on Tuesday for “forcibly impeding and interfering with federal officers” after breaching U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Delaney Hall Federal Immigration Facility in Newark, New Jersey, on May 9. In a Tuesday press release, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba announced that McIver had been … Read more...Read More
The Albuquerque-based Verus Research on Monday announced that Alabama-based contractor Radiance Technologies acquired it over the weekend. The companies hope the move, effective as of Sunday, will expand their combined capabilities across the energy, space, prototyping, cybersecurity, data science and artificial intelligence fields. The New Mexico research and development company will maintain its local operations as a wholly owned subsidiary of Radiance. Verus … Read more...Read More
The man accused of injuring 12 people on Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall with a “makeshift flamethrower” and Molotov cocktails spent more than a year planning the “targeted act of violence” against a group calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza, law enforcement officials said Monday. Mohammed Sabry Soliman, 45, intended to carry out … Read more...Read More
An employee of the U.S. Department of Justice was recently charged with capital murder after allegedly spiking his pregnant girlfriend’s drink with an abortion pill. In a press release on Facebook, the Parker County Sheriff’s Office announced that the office’s Criminal Investigations Division arrested 38-year-old Justin Anthony Banta, an employee of the Department of Justice’s … Read more...Read More
Multiple security measures for President Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C., have been announced prior to Saturday’s celebration of Flag Day and the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. In a statement obtained by The Associated Press, Matt McCool, a spokesperson for the U.S. Secret Service’s Washington Field Office, said, “We’re preparing for an … Read more...Read More
A juror in a Fulton County attempted murder trial failed to disclose her decades-old felony conviction for cocaine possession, prompting a defendant’s convictions to be wiped out and a new trial granted. In a unanimous ruling published Thursday, three judges of the Georgia Court of Appeals granted Darren Mills’ request for a new trial in the criminal case accusing … Read more...Read More
The spell has been cast, and so too have Harry, Ron and Hermione in HBO’s new “Harry Potter” series. Dominic McLaughlin will sport the lightning bolt scar as the titular chosen wizard, while Arabella Stanton — who recently starred as Matilda in the West End’s production of “Matilda: The Musical” — and Alastair Stout will round … Read more...Read More
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) called for a “full and complete Congressional investigation” on Tuesday into the Los Angeles Police Department’s delayed response to the major riots over the weekend in Los Angeles against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. According to a Tuesday press release obtained by Fox News, Issa, who is a member … Read more...Read More
Pictures shared on social media by a former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) informant show that fundraising emails are still being sent out on behalf of former Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), who died last month from esophageal cancer. According to People.com, Connolly died in May at the age of 75. The outlet reported that the … Read more...Read More
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is conducting a manhunt for a suspect who allegedly assaulted a federal officer and threw rocks at law enforcement vehicles amid the massive Los Angeles riots against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. In a Monday statement on X, formerly Twitter, FBI Los Angeles announced that the agency had … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s administration deployed 700 Marines to Los Angeles and the surrounding area on Monday in response to the city’s massive riots against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. In a Monday press release, U.S. Northern Command announced that it had activated the Marine infantry battalion that the Trump administration “placed in an … Read more...Read More
Hugh Jackman’s estranged wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, filed for divorce in New York, nearly two years after the pair announced they were ending their 27-year marriage. Furness, 69, filed for divorce on Friday in Suffolk County Supreme Court, according to court documents obtained by TMZ. The outlet reports the divorce will be finalized once the judge signs off … Read more...Read More
The suspect accused of fatally shooting two people including a Baldwin Park police officer over the weekend has been identified as 22-year-old Eduardo Roberto Medina-Berumen, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said Monday. Medina-Berumen was arrested on suspicion of murder and is being held in lieu of $4 million bail, according to the Sheriff’s Department. … Read more...Read More
A Thurston County judge set bail at $500,000 Tuesday for two Lacey men accused of being white nationalist extremists and hoarding weapons. The Sheriff’s Office arrested the two men after federal law enforcement executed a search warrant at a home on the 3000 block of Puget Meadow Loop Northeast, just east of Willamette Drive, in Lacey. Law enforcement seized more than 35 … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the Pentagon used unidentified flying object (UFO) disinformation to hide secret weapon programs from the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The report noted that the disinformation shared by the Pentagon resulted in multiple UFO conspiracy theories. In a review of a 2024 Pentagon report on UFO sightings, The Wall … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Army confirmed that U.S. troops recently made the first detentions of illegal immigrants in the areas President Donald Trump’s administration designated as military zones along the southern border between the United States and Mexico earlier this year. According to Reuters, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth previously declared roughly 260 miles along the southern … Read more...Read More
Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) was denied entry into the Los Angeles Federal Building on Sunday during the major riots in Los Angeles, California. According to The Daily Caller, Waters was attempting to enter the Los Angeles Federal Building on Sunday to check on Service Employees International Union Local President David Huerta, who had been detained … Read more...Read More
U.S. Northern Command confirmed on Sunday that roughly 500 U.S. Marines were prepared to deploy to Los Angeles and the surrounding area in California following massive left-wing protests that turned into violent riots over the weekend. On Sunday, U.S. Northern Command announced that in addition to the 300 members of the California National Guard deployed … Read more...Read More
Roughly 300 members of the California National Guard were deployed to Los Angeles and the surrounding region on Sunday following President Donald Trump’s authorization to deploy 2,000 National Guard members to address violent riots formed in protest of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. In a Sunday press release, U.S. Northern Command announced that … Read more...Read More
Eight Mile Style, a company that owns some of Eminem’s most popular songs, is suing social media giant Meta over alleged copyright infringement. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court in Michigan, accuses the Menlo Park-based tech company of storing, reproducing and distributing Eminem’s music without obtaining the license to do so. Eight Mile Style, … Read more...Read More
The Bay Area has lost more than 11,000 tech jobs so far in 2025, a slump in hiring punctuated by disclosures of fresh layoffs in the region by some big players such as Google, Walmart and Microsoft. The protracted hiring slump is a reminder that the tech industry is no longer a robust engine that helps to … Read more...Read More
Sandusky, Ohio, will celebrate 30 years of the Chris Farley comedy classic “Tommy Boy” this summer at Tommy Boy Fest, Aug. 7-9, organizers have announced. The three-day event will feature a car show, concerts, a scavenger hunt and outdoor screenings of the 1995 movie, which took place in Sandusky, home to the movie’s fictional brake … Read more...Read More
Any time you spend two hours in Walnut Creek, California, local business leaders may be tracking you. The city’s Chamber of Commerce has paired with a tech company to clock visitors as they move in and out of the city. The technology is from Arrivalist, a travel-industry-focused company with a platform that uses mobile location … Read more...Read More
Israel Defense Forces confirmed on Thursday that the bodies of an American-Israeli couple murdered by Hamas during the terrorist organization’s attack against Israel on October 7, 2023, were recovered as part of a special military operation in Gaza. In a Thursday post on X, formerly Twitter, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced, “In a special … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A retired US astronaut has told RFE/RL that joint missions with Russia on the International Space Station (ISS) should be scaled back, comparing them to collaboration with Nazi Germany at the height of World War II. “Cooperating with the Russians … Read more...Read More
The Trump administration announced sanctions on four judges of the International Criminal Court for alleged “transgressions” against the U.S. and Israel, escalating pressure on what the U.S. labels a highly politicized institution. The decision follows President Donald Trump’s executive order in February authorizing sanctions on ICC officials who investigate the U.S. and its allies. The latest penalties single out two judges in the ICC’s … Read more...Read More
Singer Jessie J has breast cancer. Early breast cancer, mind you, and she’s taking care of it as soon as possible. “I’m highlighting the word ‘early,’” she said Tuesday via video on Instagram. “Cancer sucks in any form, but I’m holding on the word early.’” The “Bang Bang” artist also joked that it was “a very dramatic … Read more...Read More
Attorneys for three women who were caught in the flurry of gunfire at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade and rally in February 2024 have filed a lawsuit against the city and a handful of other defendants, saying the event lacked security protocols that could have prevented the incident. The shooting … Read more...Read More
After a marathon 11-hour debate, the state Senate passed a gun safety bill Friday that would make it easier to file civil lawsuits against gun manufacturers and make it harder for some residents to obtain a pistol permit. On a mostly party-line vote, the Senate granted final legislative approval for a controversial measure that would allow civil … Read more...Read More
The Trump administration has launched a process to try to strip Columbia University of its accreditation over a finding the school had failed to meaningfully protect Jewish students from harassment. On Wednesday, the U.S. Education Department notified the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Columbia’s accreditor, that the school was in violation of federal anti-discrimination laws and accordingly does not meet the commission’s … Read more...Read More
The situation in Gaza has become “worse than hell on earth,” the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross has said. “Humanity is failing in Gaza,” Mirjana Spoljaric told the BBC in an interview broadcast on Wednesday. “We cannot continue to watch what is happening.” The ICRC, a global organization assisting people affected by conflict, has about 300 staff in Gaza. It runs … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. US President Donald Trump on June 4 signed a proclamation resurrecting the travel ban from his first term, ordering a new ban on citizens of 12 countries, including Afghanistan and Iran, from entering the United States. Trump said the travel … Read more...Read More
One by one, Nick, Luca and Miro took their places in front of a screen at a German research lab to participate in a video game for science. The task was straightforward. While viewing a simulation of moving through the ocean, the subjects would touch a red target on the left if they thought they … Read more...Read More
In the span of just minutes, a good Samaritan was able to stop two carjackings in Cobb County, Georgia, and prevent the suspect from running away. The carjackings happened Monday evening near the intersection of Delk Road and Franklin Gateway in Marietta, Georgia. In both instances, police said, 66-year-old Gary Edwards ran to help the … Read more...Read More
A single adult earning less than $80,000 per year cannot afford to live comfortably in a single U.S. state, a new report found. The report, released by SmartAsset on June 4, also revealed that families of four must earn more than $200,000 to live comfortably in nearly every state. To reach these conclusions, SmartAsset — a personal … Read more...Read More
Dozens of Philadelphia workers from the Department of Veterans Affairs gathered Thursday under an unyielding sun chanting: “Save our jobs, save our vets.” Come lunchtime, allies and members of the American Federation of Government Employees arrived at Baltimore and University Avenues, outside the Cpl. Michael J. Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, for a … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s friendship and political alliance with Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, who fueled Trump’s campaign with record amounts of cash before working at the White House by his side until last week, appears to be over, with both men leveling searing criticism against one another in a sharp public row. Musk had … Read more...Read More
Portland City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a $1.66 million settlement with the family of a 12-year-old girl who drowned in 2023 at a city-run pool — the first fatal swimming accident at a public city pool in nearly four decades. The girl was found unresponsive in the water at Montavilla Pool on Aug. 25, 2023. Temperatures that day had topped 90 … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday agreed to further trade talks aimed at resolving disputes over tariffs and supplies of rare earth minerals at the heart of tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Trump acknowledged Thursday the trade relationship with China had gotten “a little off track” but said now “we’re in very good shape with China and … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. An unidentified man dressed in black suddenly jumped a barricade during a flag-raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square in Beijing and was wrestled away by security, a video posted on social media showed. Video of the incident, which reportedly took place on … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered the U.S. Navy to change the name of an oiler ship named after Harvey Milk, who was a gay rights activist. Military.com was the first outlet to report the anticipated name change for the U.S. Navy’s ship after reviewing a memorandum from the … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that Iran has ordered thousands of tons of ballistic missile materials from China that could be used for hundreds of ballistic missiles. The report comes as Iran continues to negotiate with the United States regarding a nuclear program deal. The Wall Street Journal reported that Iran has ordered thousands of tons … Read more...Read More
A former National Security Agency intelligence analyst has suggested China may be placing devices in “strategic places” after mysterious communication devices were recently discovered in Chinese-produced solar power inverters used in U.S. electric grids. Two sources recently told Reuters that U.S. experts who check for potential security issues with equipment used for power grids have … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico warned American tourists on Monday that U.S. citizens in certain regions of Mexico have been kidnapped by people they met on dating apps. The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico issued a security alert on Monday, warning that the U.S. Consulate General Guadalajara had confirmed “several reports of … Read more...Read More
A soldier stationed in Hawaii admitted to killing and dismembering his pregnant wife in July 2024, Army officials said. Pfc. Dewayne Arthur Johnson II pleaded guilty during a court-martial in Hawaii to voluntary manslaughter and other charges in connection with the deaths of his wife, Mischa Johnson, and unborn child, according to a June 5 news release from the Army. Pfc. Johnson was … Read more...Read More
Elon Musk seemingly backed down from a threat to decommission SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft that ferries cargo and people to the International Space Station for the U.S., made during an escalation of a spat between the billionaire and President Donald Trump. SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft is the company’s primary vehicle for sending astronauts and cargo to orbit. The company has billions of … Read more...Read More
A cause of death has been confirmed for “Cheers” star George Wendt, who died on May 20 at the age of 76. The beloved actor died from cardiac arrest, according to a death certificate released by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and obtained by TMZ. The certificate cites congestive heart failure, coronary artery … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping agreed on fresh trade talks to overcome a tariff stalemate in a highly anticipated phone call on Thursday that China’s state media said was initiated by the U.S. leader. On his social media feed, … Read more...Read More
A new bill introduced by a Republican congressman on the 81st anniversary of D-Day would allow the United States to share military technology with the United Kingdom. On Friday, Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.) announced in a press release that he had reintroduced the Special Relationship Military Improvement Act of 2025 to strengthen the country’s relationship … Read more...Read More
The Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is planning on halting flights during President Donald Trump’s upcoming military parade on June 14, which will honor the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and take place on Flag Day. The Ronald Reagan National Airport has issued a special event alert on its website, warning travelers that the … Read more...Read More
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials recently arrested a Russian national who is allegedly a member of the Al-Qaeda terrorist organization. Officials said the ICE arrest took place in May in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In a Tuesday press release, ICE confirmed that officials had arrested a “Tajikistan-born Russian national who is wanted overseas.” According to … Read more...Read More
Boulder County’s district attorney on Thursday formally charged the suspect in the Pearl Street Mall terror attack with more than 100 counts related to the antisemitic firebombing that injured 15 people and a dog. Mohammed Sabry Soliman, a 45-year-old Egyptian immigrant who officials say was living in the U.S. illegally after overstaying a tourist visa, faces 118 charges, including … Read more...Read More
U.S. Special Envoy Thomas Barrack indicated on Monday that the U.S. military is planning to reduce its presence in Syria from eight bases to one base and that President Donald Trump’s administration plans to significantly change its policy with the country. According to Reuters, Barrack was appointed as the special envoy to Syria last month … Read more...Read More
A Bronx mugger who brutally assaulted an off-duty NYPD officer and robbed him of his gun, then fled to Virginia disguised with a woman’s wig, was brought back to New York early Thursday and charged with attempted murder of a police officer, officials said. Wayne Lucas, 23, is also facing attempted robbery, attempted aggravated assault of a police officer, and weapons possession for … Read more...Read More
Mexico has a severe problem with gun violence, which originates north of the border, the Supreme Court acknowledged Thursday. “The country has only a single gun store, and issues fewer than 50 gun permits each year. But gun traffickers can purchase firearms in the United States—often in illegal transactions—and deliver them to drug cartels in … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A North Korean warship that tipped over during its launch ceremony as the supreme leader looked on appears to have been righted, satellite imagery shows. The U.S.-based website 38 North, which specializes in North Korea, said that imagery taken on Monday … Read more...Read More
Six illegal immigrants, including three minors, were recently arrested and charged for murdering a woman after surrounding her vehicle in South Carolina. In a recent press release, the Department of Homeland Security announced that six illegal immigrants had been arrested and charged with the “random murder” of Larisha Sharell Thompson, attempted armed robbery, and burglary. According … Read more...Read More
A-ha frontman Morten Harket has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he revealed in an article published on the band’s website Wednesday. The “Take On Me” singer told biographer Jan Omdahl that he underwent a procedure for deep brain stimulation (DBS) in June 2024, addressing the left side of his brain, and a similar one in … Read more...Read More
John Kiriakou, a Central Intelligence Agency whistleblower, claimed on Wednesday that the agency is able to effectively control U.S. presidents and advance the plans of the “deep state” since agents often remain at the agency for decades and presidents only remain in power for four or eight years. During a Wednesday interview on “The Tucker … Read more...Read More
A new video released Tuesday by TMZ suggests that there was a fifth plane that was “intended to strike” as part of the unprecedented terrorist attacks that took place on September 1, 2001, but that it may have been “covered up” by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). According to TMZ’s investigative video shared Tuesday … Read more...Read More
Two U.S. veterans were arrested on Monday after Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents executed a search warrant and discovered a massive arsenal of weapons, military gear, $24,000 in cash, and Nazi memorabilia at a house in Lacey, Washington. According to a criminal complaint obtained by The Associated Press, FBI officials arrested U.S. veterans Charles … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Army announced on Tuesday that it has reached its Fiscal Year 2025 recruiting goals for active-duty soldiers by recruiting over 61,000 new soldiers four months early under President Donald Trump’s administration. In a Tuesday press release, the U.S. Army Public Affairs said the military service had successfully met its recruiting goals for this … Read more...Read More
San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe will seek the death penalty against the man accused of gunning down seven Half Moon Bay mushroom farmworkers in the county’s deadliest mass shooting on record. The decision, announced at a court hearing Tuesday, ends months of debate within Wagstaffe’s office over whether 68-year-old Chunli Zhao should face … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump plans to visit Fort Bragg next week in his second official trip to North Carolina since his reelection. A source with direct knowledge who was unauthorized to speak publicly confirmed Trump’s trip, saying it’s planned for Tuesday. Further details were not immediately available. White House officials have not publicly announced Trump’s visit … Read more...Read More
Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.) is facing backlash after vetoing a bill on Monday that was intended to prevent China from purchasing land located near military bases and other strategic assets. In a Monday letter to Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen, a Republican, Hobbs wrote, “Today, I vetoed Senate Bill 1109. Improvements to systems that protect … Read more...Read More
A Denver resident is the seventh Coloradan to get measles from a passenger on a Turkish Airlines flight last month — and they may have passed the highly contagious virus on to people at three stores along the Front Range. The new patient is among four people who flew on Turkish Airlines flight 201, which … Read more...Read More
Donald Trump on Wednesday broadcast Vladimir Putin’s warning that he’ll retaliate against Ukraine for its recent stunning drone strikes deep inside Russian territory, the clearest signal yet that the U.S. president’s peace efforts have stalled. Posting on his Truth Social platform after he said the two men spoke by phone, Trump made no reference to additional sanctions or his repeated … Read more...Read More
The number of shootings and homicides in the city dropped to record lows over the first five months of the year — down to levels not seen in more than three decades, NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Tuesday. Last month was also the safest May the city has ever seen, with shootings and homicides not this low in … Read more...Read More
Loretta Swit, the Emmy-winning actor best known for her time as Maj. Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan on the TV version of “M.A.S.H.,” died Friday in her New York City apartment, her representative confirmed to The Times. She was 87. Swit was found by her housekeeper around 10 a.m., according to publicist Harlan Boll, who said … Read more...Read More
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials took the wife and five children of Mohamed Sabry Soliman into custody on Tuesday after the Egyptian national carried out a “targeted terror attack” that left 12 individuals injured at a pro-Israel event in Boulder, Colorado. According to The Independent, the 45-year-old illegal immigrant injured 12 individuals on … Read more...Read More
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former assistant Capricorn Clark, her voice quivering, told a Manhattan jury Tuesday that the armed rap mogul kidnapped her late one night in 2011 to help him “kill (Kid) Cudi.” Taking the stand as the 17th witness, Clark bolstered testimony from Combs’ ex, Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, and Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, … Read more...Read More
Federal law enforcement officials announced on Tuesday that two Chinese nationals were being charged for attempting to smuggle a biological pathogen classified as a “potential agroterrorism weapon” into the United States while working at the University of Michigan. In a Tuesday press release, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan said … Read more...Read More
LinkedIn, the professional social network where people search for work, is shedding jobs. The Microsoft-owned tech company has cut 281 workers in California, a notice filed this week to the California Employment Development Department shows. Earlier this month, Microsoft said that it was terminating 3% of staff, or about 6,000 workers. The layoffs affected its … Read more...Read More
Newly back in the CEO chair at UnitedHealth Group, Stephen Hemsley on Monday vowed to address a series of lightning-rod issues that have heightened public scrutiny of the company. That includes fresh reviews of the Eden Prairie company’s pharmacy business, the way it scores Medicare patients’ health risks and its care management practices. But Hemsley, … Read more...Read More
Legendary country singer George Strait recently gifted a U.S. veteran and Purple Heart recipient a new home during a concert in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. According to Taste of Country, the iconic country music singer gifted Sergeant Derek Austin, a U.S. veteran and Purple Heart recipient, with a new house during his Pittsburgh concert on May 31 … Read more...Read More
A naturalized U.S. citizen was sentenced on Monday to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to receiving military training from the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) in Syria. In a Monday press release, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia explained that 49-year-old Lirim Sylejmani received military training from … Read more...Read More
OK, which focus group asked for soap made from Sydney Sweeney’s dirty bathwater? Because y’all are in trouble. In announcing the limited-edition Sydney’s Bathwater Bliss product Thursday, boutique soap company Dr. Squatch said on social media that it exists because “y’all wouldn’t stop asking” for Soap á la Sweeney after the actor did a viral ad for … Read more...Read More
The price of eggs has decreased by over 61% since President Donald Trump’s inauguration in January. The major drop in egg prices comes after egg prices skyrocketed to a historic high in March. According to the latest report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the price of white, large shell eggs has decreased to $2.52 … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Supreme Court allowed a Maryland ban on AR-15 semiautomatic rifles and a Rhode Island ban on high-capacity magazines to remain in effect by declining two cases challenging the state bans on Monday. According to Fox News, the cases against Maryland’s ban on AR-15 semiautomatic rifles and Rhode Island’s ban on high-capacity magazines were … Read more...Read More
Videos and pictures shared on social media show professional golfer Bryson DeChambeau playing golf Monday evening on the White House South Lawn, which President Donald Trump reportedly made into a par three golf course. Mediaite reported that Trump transformed the South Lawn of the White House into a full-length par three golf course. Margo Martin, … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials arrested a male suspect on Sunday after 12 people were injured and 11 were hospitalized in a stabbing spree at a homeless shelter in Salem, Oregon. In a Monday press release, the Salem Police Department said police officers responded to a stabbing incident at the Union Gospel Mission at roughly 7:15 p.m. … Read more...Read More
The U.S. will not allow any uranium enrichment as part of any deal with Iran under any deal the countries reach, President Donald Trump said. Trump made the comment in a social media post Monday evening, without elaborating. The U.S. president has regularly signaled that he thinks a deal may be near, and said Iran could face military strikes otherwise. Trump has long pledged that Iran will … Read more...Read More
Walt Disney Co. launched another deep round of layoffs on Monday, notifying several hundred Disney employees in the U.S. and abroad that their jobs were being eliminated amid an increasingly difficult economic environment for traditional television. People close to the Burbank entertainment giant confirmed the cuts, which are hitting film and television marketing teams, television … Read more...Read More
Duke Energy has settled a class-action lawsuit over a data breach last year which exposed personal information to cybercriminals, according to court documents filed in the U.S. District Court for Western North Carolina. The May 2024 data breach impacted thousands of customers of the Charlotte-based company, The Charlotte Observer reported in January. The case, with Matthew Saunders of St. Petersburg, Florida, as lead plaintiff, … Read more...Read More
Actor Jonathan Joss, whose varied career notably included roles on “King of the Hill” and “Parks and Recreation,” has died. He was killed Sunday in a shooting in San Antonio, according to police. According to an incident report shared with The Times, officers responded Sunday evening to a shooting at the 200 block of Dorsey … Read more...Read More
Russia and Ukraine wrapped up a second round of talks in Istanbul that failed to bring the two sides closer to ending the war, but laid the groundwork for a new exchange of prisoners. The Russian delegation handed over peace proposals that include Kyiv surrendering control of territory it still holds in four partially occupied regions, a Ukrainian official said. Kyiv demanded an … Read more...Read More
A group of activists forced Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Boston agents to abandon a surveillance operation at the home of an illegal immigrant suspect wanted for murder after surrounding the agents’ vehicle and blowing their cover. Fox News correspondent Bill Melugin reported that ICE agents were “surveilling a murderer’s home in their car, when … Read more...Read More
A suspect wanted for the caught-on-video beatdown of an off-duty NYPD cop robbed of his wallet and pistol has been captured in Virginia, cops said Tuesday. U.S. Marshals, working with the NYPD, used the handcuffs belonging to the wounded cop when they took 23-year-old Taveon Hargrove into custody, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said on X. His accomplice … Read more...Read More
A staff member working for Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) was temporarily detained by Federal Protective Service officers on Wednesday after the staff member “verbally confrontational and physically blocked” officers from accessing the Democrat congressman’s district office in Manhattan while allegedly “harboring rioters in the office.” A video shared on X, formerly Twitter, shows one of … Read more...Read More
A new partnership between Meta and Anduril Industries may result in U.S. warfighters being equipped with high-tech extended reality helmets that “transform how warfighters see, sense, and integrate battlefield information.” In a Thursday press release, Anduril Industries announced that it was partnering with Meta to “design, build, and field a range of integrated XR [extended … Read more...Read More
China’s People’s Liberation Army recently labeled U.S. and Japanese destroyers as “enemy vessels” in a military display. The display comes as tensions continue to increase between China and the United States and Taiwan. According to the South China Morning Post, the People’s Liberation Army’s display was noticed in April by a visitor in Taizhou, which … Read more...Read More
An Egyptian national was arrested and charged on Sunday after carrying out a “targeted terror attack” that left eight individuals injured in Boulder, Colorado. In a Sunday press release, the City of Boulder said police officials were notified at roughly 1:26 p.m. of an “attack on a group of individuals” who were “walking in a … Read more...Read More
A second suspect turned himself in Tuesday for questioning in the kidnapping of an Italian man and torturing him inside a luxurious SoHo apartment to get access to his cryptocurrency account, police said. The new suspect surrendered to detectives at the 13th Precinct stationhouse and is being questioned with charges pending. Police believe the new … Read more...Read More
The Pentagon distributed a memorandum last week requiring each of the military branches to submit plans to reduce permanent change of station budgets by as much as 50% by Fiscal Year 2030. In a memorandum sent to the secretaries of the military departments last Thursday, the Pentagon noted that the Department of Defense currently spends … Read more...Read More
As a way to remember and honor the brave men and women who died while serving in the United States military, Staten Island high school students gathered on Thursday for a special Memorial Day Tribute ceremony. At least 12 high schools gathered at the Michael J. Petrides Education Complex in Sunnyside for the District 31 High School Memorial Day Ceremony. It was coordinated by JoAnne Nolemi, the District 31 military … Read more...Read More
Smokey Robinson’s accusers blast his $500 million countersuit as ‘attempt to silence and intimidate’
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Smokey Robinson may face more legal heat from the four former employees who accused the Motown legend of sexual assault and failure to pay overtime earlier this month. Attorneys John Harris and Herbert Hayden, who represent Robinson’s accusers, said in a statement to The Times on Thursday that their firm will fire back at the … Read more...Read More
CBS has spoken. Mike White, the writer of the hit HBO series ‘White Lotus,” is returning to the island for “Survivor” Season 50. The 54-year-old Emmy winner placed second on the show’s 37th season in 2018. He is one of 24 returning players who will compete in the milestone season, which will be filmed in Fiji. … Read more...Read More
The Pentagon has confirmed that it is conducting a review of the Defense Department’s current support of homeschooling for U.S. military families. In a memorandum sent to senior Pentagon leaders earlier this month, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth directed the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness to “conduct a Department-wide review” of the Defense Department’s … Read more...Read More
A new video shows Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) David Hogg telling an undercover journalist that Anthony Bernal, former First Lady Jill Biden’s chief of staff, had “an enormous amount of power” in the White House during former President Joe Biden’s administration. In a video published Wednesday on X, formerly Twitter, by … Read more...Read More
U.S. President Donald Trump said he envisions a nuclear deal with Iran that would allow the destruction of “whatever we want” in the country including labs, a version of an inspections regime that is likely to be rejected by Tehran. Speaking at the White House on Wednesday, Trump briefly outlined his vision of a deal that is “very strong, where we can go … Read more...Read More
People who spend their days sedentary after a heart-related emergency – such as a heart attack or chest pain – may face a greater risk of another cardiac event or even death within a year than those who move even a little, according to new research. The study found replacing just 30 minutes of sedentary time with … Read more...Read More
During his yearlong deployment with the Iowa National Guard, Jason Vogel will miss the birth of his first biological child. But in the sacrifice, he also is achieving a lifelong goal of serving his country overseas. Vogel reenlisted after more than a decade in the National Guard for the opportunity to deploy and “support our country one last time before … Read more...Read More
Cambodian and Thai troops reportedly exchanged gunfire for approximately 10 minutes at 5.45am this morning, May 28, in Preah Vihear province’s Choam Ksan district, which borders the Chon Bak area of Thailand’s Ubon Ratchathani province, according to Thai media. Major General Mao Phalla, spokesperson for the Royal Cambodian Army, confirmed the skirmish with Trayorng News, a media outlet close to the Ministry of Interior. … Read more...Read More
Sean “Diddy” Combs was accused of sexually assaulting his former assistant at Manhattan federal court Thursday and subjecting her to brutal working conditions as the feds beef up their case against the disgraced rap mogul. Mia, testifying under a pseudonym, worked as a personal assistant for Combs from 2009 through 2017. She said the job was all-consuming, and the … Read more...Read More
It started with three Hillsdale High School students vandalizing a classmate’s house and ended in gunfire. Now, a 54-year-old father has been jailed and faces multiple felony charges in what prosecutors describe as teenage mischief gone wrong. The father and homeowner – Craig Steven Miceli – was charged this week after firing a gun into … Read more...Read More
Josh Klinghoffer, the former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist, accepted a plea deal after facing a vehicular manslaughter charge. Klinghoffer, 45, was charged in the death of Israel Sanchez in March after a collision last year in Alhambra. Klinghoffer was driving a black GMC Yukon at the corner of West Main Street and South Meridian … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing to launch a new 80-hour training course on the U.S. Constitution and the government’s “founding ideals” for Senior Executive Service employees. According to an Office of Personnel and Management memo obtained by Real Clear Politics, the syllabus for the Trump administration’s new training course includes an emphasis on the … Read more...Read More
The remains of a dismembered human foot were discovered in a shoe by a dog in Sevier County, Utah, earlier this month, leading officials to investigate whether the human remains are linked to a missing persons case from 1997. According to Fox 13, the dismembered human foot remains were discovered on May 16 as a … Read more...Read More
In the span of a few hours last year, Andre Gordon killed three of his loved ones in Lower Bucks County, leaving a trail of bloodshed across two states. And now he will spend the rest of his life in prison for the crimes, the motive for which remains unclear. Gordon, 27, pleaded guilty Wednesday … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Marine Corps is conducting a major exercise in Australia as the U.S. military increases its military presence in the region amid increased tension with China. According to CBS News, while approximately 200 U.S. Marines were first deployed in 2012 as part of a rotation in Australia’s Northern Territory, almost 2,500 Marines are now … Read more...Read More
A former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) station chief recently warned that U.S. military members and employees of the federal government are in the “crosshairs” of China’s spy operations as China tries to access information related to the U.S. military. Dan Hoffman, a former CIA station chief, told Fox News that China is likely targeting anyone … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Justice Department asked a federal judge in Texas to dismiss its criminal case against Boeing Co. over two fatal crashes of its 737 Max jets more than six years ago, despite objections of family members of some crash victims. The request, disclosed Thursday in a court filing, is part of a proposed settlement prosecutors reached with the planemaker … Read more...Read More
Victoria’s Secret & Co. kept mum on Wednesday as a prolonged “security incident” kept its website dark for a third straight day, flummoxing customers and investors alike and pushing the stock price down 7%. The retailer also ceased some office operations and told employees to steer clear of company technology as some email passwords stopped working, Bloomberg reported. “Recovery … Read more...Read More
Michael Sumler, who spent years working with the venerable soul-funk group Kool & the Gang as both an onstage hype man and a behind-the-scenes stylist, died Sunday in a car crash in Georgia. He was 71. His death was confirmed by a spokesman for the band. 11Alive, a TV station in Atlanta, reported that Sumler was killed … Read more...Read More
Campfires are a beloved part of summer — whether you’re roasting marshmallows, telling stories or just enjoying the warmth. But for families with young children, it’s important to be aware of the risk of burns and know how to prevent and respond to such injuries. “It’s almost a part of a life ritual,” says Denise Klinkner, … Read more...Read More
When American soldiers are away from home, their free time is valuable. Between challenging responsibilities and changeable timetables, finding time to relax and enjoy entertainment they’re used to matters a lot. Many service members now choose online casinos for enjoyment, as they are convenient, offer plenty of excitement, and offer the chance to win money. … Read more...Read More
Officials have confirmed that 11 people, including two children, were hospitalized on Memorial Day after a boat with 13 passengers exploded in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In a Monday post on X, formerly Twitter, the U.S. Coast Guard Southeast announced that a boat “exploded” at roughly 5:45 p.m. near the New River Triangle in Fort Lauderdale. … Read more...Read More
A nonprofit watchdog group is urging Congress to investigate whether former President Joe Biden was aware of certain executive orders after the organization discovered there was “no evidence” that Biden was aware of multiple climate policy executive orders allegedly signed with an autopen. According to Fox News, Power the Future, an organization that advocates for … Read more...Read More
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced on Thursday that the FBI is planning to release a video that will allegedly confirm that wealthy sex offender Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in his jail cell at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York. Earlier this month, Bongino claimed that after reviewing … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that China has been showcasing its military might over the past month by deploying a significant number of naval and coast guard ships in the Pacific region, including aircraft carriers near Taiwan and Japan. Reuters cited three regional security officials and regional military activity documents that indicate China deployed larger fleets … Read more...Read More
The personal information of about 38,000 patients of a UChicago Medicine medical group may have been exposed in a cybersecurity incident involving one of the group’s vendors. UCM Medical Group said in a news release that one of its vendors — debt collection agency Nationwide Recovery Service — notified the group that in July an unauthorized … Read more...Read More
Walmart has agreed to pay a $16,000 fine for shipping realistic toy guns to New York in violation of state law, Attorney General Letitia James announced Tuesday. The 2015 ban on realistic toy guns came about after Cleveland police killed 12-year-old Tamir Rice when he was holding a pellet gun in November 2014. A number of retailers, including Walmart, Amazon and Sears, subsequently agreed to stop … Read more...Read More
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a video on Tuesday announcing that President Donald Trump’s administration was removing healthy children and pregnant women from the list of people recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. In a video shared Tuesday on X, … Read more...Read More
The United States Coast Guard issued a warning on Tuesday after armed military flares went missing during a joint search and rescue training exercise with the U.S. Air Force. According to WISN, four phosphorus pyrotechnics that were deployed earlier this month in Lake Michigan as part of a search and rescue training exercise with the … Read more...Read More
Classic rock guitarist and “Real American” singer Rick Derringer has died. He was 77 years old. His longtime wife, Jenda Derringer, told TMZ he died “peacefully” at a hospital in Ormond Beach, Florida, after being taken off life support following a medical emergency involving his heart. He reportedly underwent triple bypass surgery two months ago. The Ohio … Read more...Read More
General Motors Co. is pouring $888 million into a plant near Buffalo, New York, to make V-8 engines used in full-size SUVs and trucks, the company said Tuesday. The capital infusion into Tonawanda Propulsion will pay for new machinery, equipment, tools and renovations as the plant gears up to start making the next generation of … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday that Canada was “considering” his proposal to become America’s “cherished 51st State” in exchange for free protection from the “Golden Dome” missile defense system proposed by his administration. In a Tuesday statement on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “I told Canada, which very much wants to be part of our … Read more...Read More
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that a new strand of COVID-19 with a high rate of infection, which has caused a significant increase in hospitalizations in China, has spread to multiple locations in the United States. CBS News reported that the CDC confirmed that the new NB.1.8.1 COVID-19 variant connected … Read more...Read More
At the time of the massive September fires that blanketed parts of metro Atlanta in toxic plumes, BioLab was storing more than twice the amount of reactive chemicals in its warehouse than it had previously disclosed to Rockdale County officials years before, according to a new report from the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board. In 2019, when BioLab … Read more...Read More
On a day meant to honor the nation’s war dead, shooters attacked a gathering Monday night in a barrage of bullets that city officials said evoked a “wartime” assault. “This was wartime ammunition that was just opened on Philadelphians and those here in our city,” Mayor Cherelle L. Parker said of the late-night Memorial Day shooting spree in Fairmount Park that … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the U.S. military spent over $6 billion to recruit and retain military members over the last three years as the Defense Department worked to overcome multiple enlistment shortfalls. According to military service funding totals obtained by The Associated Press, the Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force significantly increase reenlistment incentives … Read more...Read More
A collection of World War II memorabilia was stolen over Memorial Day weekend from a homeowner in Oakland, California. The military memorabilia was from multiple generations of the homeowner’s family’s military service. Forrest Spellman told Fox 2 that he had a “ton of WWII memorabilia” that belonged to his grandfather, as well as medals and … Read more...Read More
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced last week that President Donald Trump’s administration had marked 12.3 million individuals ages 120 and over as deceased in a “major cleanup” of Social Security. In a Friday post on X, formerly Twitter, DOGE tweeted, “After 11 weeks, Social Security has finished this major cleanup initiative: ~12.3M individuals … Read more...Read More
Under President Donald Trump’s administration, the U.S. military is urging its allies in Africa to increase “independent operations” and “burden sharing.” According to The Associated Press, the U.S. military’s call for its African allies to be less reliant on the United States and become more independent represents a shift from the U.S. military’s traditional emphasis … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials are conducting a manhunt for a former police department chief convicted of murder and rape charges who escaped from an Arkansas prison on Sunday. In a Sunday Facebook post, the Arkansas Department of Corrections said, “On Sunday, May 25, at approximately 3:40 p.m., inmate Grant Hardin, ADC #168541, escaped from the North … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump honored America’s “fallen heroes” on Monday by laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and giving a Memorial Day speech at Arlington National Cemetery. A video shared on X, formerly Twitter, shows the president, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth participating in Monday’s ceremony at … Read more...Read More
NEW YORK — Billy Joel has canceled all of his upcoming shows, including a July performance at Yankee Stadium and a Citi Field show in August, due to a recent diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus. The National Institutes of Health describe hydrocephalus as “an abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid deep within the brain.” The fluid … Read more...Read More
NEW YORK — “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed has been released from prison after spending more than a year behind bars for the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Prison records show Gutierrez-Reed was freed from the Western New Mexico Correctional Facility on Friday morning, having served about 13 months of her 18-month sentence. Sources … Read more...Read More
LOS ANGELES — On a Monday night in February, police say, Roberto Martinez took his 14-year-old son in the Pico-Union neighborhood on a graffiti spree. With a can of yellow spray paint, they marked the facades of a pawn shop, laundromat and furniture store with the names of their gangs, according to a a Los … Read more...Read More
The crowd gathered at midnight at Washington Boulevard and Maple Avenue. It’s unclear why dozens of people converged at the intersection just south of downtown Los Angeles, but some were dressed to party, wearing pink platform heels and cat ears, according to video shot by news outlet OnScene.TV. A man gulped from a jug filled … Read more...Read More
The first piece of evidence that Jacob Mullen wanted to serve in the military is a kindergarten assignment: “If I were president, I would be in the Army,” the lined paper says below a young boy’s drawing of a soldier. The glamour of military service in video games and other media might have played a role in his … Read more...Read More
When the planes hit the twin towers on September 11, 2001, Tyler Vargas-Andrews was just three years old. He couldn’t have known it then, but the events of that day and the subsequent decades-long war which followed would shape his life in profound and lasting ways — far more than the average American or even … Read more...Read More
May 26—This story was originally published in May 2021. There are nearly 150 Civil War memorials in more than 130 cities and towns across Maine, honoring the approximately 9,400 Mainers who died in the war and the veterans who survived, as well as the more than 360,000 other Union soldiers who died nationwide. These memorials … Read more...Read More
New Jersey and New York congressional members have proposed a bill that would ban “non-essential” helicopter flights like the one that crashed on April 10. The bill comes at the same time a citizens group has asked federal officials for an immediate ban. Roughly a month after a tourist helicopter plunged into the Hudson River … Read more...Read More
Finland has confirmed that Russia is expanding its military presence along Finland’s border, prompting the NATO ally to monitor the Russian military’s movements and “prepare for the worst.” According to The Guardian, Maj. Gen. Sami Nurmi, who serves as the head of strategy for the Finnish Defence Forces, recently warned that the Finnish military is … Read more...Read More
Three Takeo provincial military police officers, including a deputy commander, have been arrested for drug offenses and are being questioned by the Kandal Provincial Military Police Command. The arrests — made on the orders of General Sao Sokha, Deputy Commander-in-Chief and Commander of the National Gendarmerie — were carried out on January 1. “Interrogation proceedings are still … Read more...Read More
CeeLo Green is the latest musician to turn the Confederate flag into a fashion statement. The singer and rapper donned a Confederate flag hoodie in an Instagram post shared on Thursday. He captioned the picture with the hashtags, “soul,” “rebel.” In response, hundreds of his fans expressed their distaste for his choice of clothing. “Love … Read more...Read More
Tom Homan, who has been selected as President-elect Donald Trump’s border czar, recently announced that the upcoming Trump administration will deport illegal immigrants from Venezuela whether or not Venezuela decides to accept them back. During a Sunday appearance on CBS News’s “Face the Nation” with Margaret Brennan, Homan explained the Trump administration’s plan to deport … Read more...Read More
Local officials appear to be on different wavelengths when it comes to one seemingly simple question, who is responsible for lowering and raising the American flag outside the Amesbury Public Library. The issue came to light recently after a local Air Force veteran who served during President Jimmy Carter’s administration noticed the flag outside the Main Street municipal building is … Read more...Read More
A Norco man has been convicted of purposefully igniting the Line fire that scorched some 44,000 acres of the San Bernardino Mountains and injured six firefighters, authorities said. On Thursday, 35-year-old Justin Halstenberg was found guilty of seven counts related to the Line fire and two counts related to a subsequent blaze, according to the … Read more...Read More
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld, for now, President Donald Trump’s decision to fire two agency officials who had fixed terms that were set by Congress. By a 6-3 vote, the justices set aside rulings that would have reinstated Gwynne Wilcox to the National Labor Relations Board and Cathy Harris to the Merit … Read more...Read More
Germany returns to deploying troops abroad for the first time since World War II. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Lithuania, on the occasion of the establishment of a German armored brigade intended to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank. This is the first permanent military deployment abroad since World War II: a significant event that aims to deter possible Russian aggression against Lithuania and the … Read more...Read More
Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse coach Gary Gait’s message to Orange lacrosse all season has been a simple one. Win the day; win the week. Just in case that old cliché was getting a little stale, it helps when reinforced by a former Orange defenseman who used that strategy to survive as a Navy SEAL in … Read more...Read More
ORLANDO, Fla. — A monthlong investigation into an alleged fentanyl trafficking operation nabbed 19 suspects and $1.5 million worth of drugs, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said Monday. At a press conference, Sheriff John Mina and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the results of “Operation Burn Baby Burn,” which included seizing six pounds of … Read more...Read More
LAS VEGAS — A gunman fired 24 rounds inside a Las Vegas fitness center, killing one, before his rifle malfunctioned, which police said Monday averted a mass casualty event. The shooter, whom authorities identified as 34-year-old Daniel Ortega, arrived at the Las Vegas Athletic Club at 1725 N. Rainbow Boulevard at 1:33 p.m. Friday, pacing near … Read more...Read More
A vehicle pursuit involving multiple police agencies Thursday afternoon came to a close in the parking lot of the Seneca Niagara Resort & Hotel in Niagara Falls. The pursuit began about 2:35 p.m. when a Town of Niagara police officer was called to a Military Road credit union to investigate suspicious activity related to fraud. … Read more...Read More
The National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership will collaborate with the Atlanta Braves for an evening of recognition and reflection on May 23 during their Military Appreciation Day presented by T-Mobile at Truist Park as the Braves take on the San Diego Padres. This special day will include a pregame ceremony featuring a tribute to Medal of Honor recipients Edward C. Byers Jr., U.S. Navy retired, and Leroy A. … Read more...Read More
LOS ANGELES — Herlyn Barrientos wasn’t happy to run into a fellow member of his gang in the produce section of his local grocery store. A burly man with tattoos inked on his head and face, Barrientos was from MS-13, a group notorious for savage killings. Federal prosecutors alleged the Honduran national, nicknamed “Doctorazo,” supplied methamphetamine … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Army started preparations on Wednesday for transporting M1 Abrams tanks in Fort Cavazos, Texas, to Washington, D.C., for the upcoming military parade on June 14 in honor of Flag Day and the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. According to ABC News, U.S. officials confirmed that 28 M1 Abrams tanks will be sent … Read more...Read More
The Navy has blocked a Marine family’s permanent change of station due to the family not giving their children all of the recommended vaccines. Fox News reported that Amanda Johnson, the spouse of a U.S. Marine and mother of five children, has claimed that her family has been denied an upcoming move to Peru due … Read more...Read More
Germine Joly, once one of the most powerful gang leaders in Haiti — even when he was behind prison bars — has been found guilty of kidnapping 16 U.S. citizens who worked in Haiti as missionaries. The missionaries were abducted in 2021, and 12 members of the group from Ohio-based Christian Aid Ministries, including a … Read more...Read More
John Deere recently announced that it will be investing $20 billion in the company’s operations in the United States over the next decade. According to Farms.com, John Deere CEO John May explained during the company’s recent second quarter 2025 earnings call that the company will be investing an additional $20 billion into its operations as … Read more...Read More
South Korea said there have been no discussions with the U.S. over a possible pullback of American troops stationed in the country, after a media report said Washington is reviewing a proposal to withdraw some of its forces. The proposal could result in the removal of about 4,500 American troops based in South Korea, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with … Read more...Read More
The Pentagon has confirmed that President Donald Trump’s administration is accepting a Boeing 747 jet from Qatar that will be temporarily used as Air Force One during Trump’s second term in office. United States Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs and chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell told Fox News, “The Secretary of … Read more...Read More
A new internal Pentagon memorandum states that President Donald Trump’s administration will update records for transgender soldiers in the U.S. Army to “reflect biological sex for all individuals.” According to internal guidance obtained by Reuters, the Army is working to change the records of transgender soldiers to reflect only the “biological sex” of service members. … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials are currently searching for suspects after the “Battlefield Cross and Soldier” at the Paramount Armed Forces Memorial in Los Angeles County, California, was vandalized this week. In a Wednesday post on Facebook, the City of Paramount wrote, “We are deeply saddened and troubled to report that the ‘Battlefield Cross and Soldier’ art piece … Read more...Read More
LOS ANGELES — For Miley Cyrus, an “extremely excruciating” pain preceded “Something Beautiful.” The pop star and Disney channel alumna this week spoke candidly about her mental, emotional and physical health, unveiling that she powered through a “medical emergency” during her live “New Year’s Eve Party” TV special three years ago. The Grammy-winning “Flowers” musician … Read more...Read More
WASHINGTON — A Chicago man made his first court appearance to face murder charges in the shooting of two Israeli embassy staff members outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, in what officials have called an antisemitic hate crime. Elias Rodriguez, 31, appeared in Washington federal court Thursday before U.S. Magistrate Matthew Sharbaugh. He didn’t enter a plea. The judge ordered him to remain in … Read more...Read More
Iran said it’s “time to decide” ahead of Friday’s nuclear talks with the U.S., with the main sticking point being whether Tehran will be able to continue enriching uranium. The first four rounds of talks, mediated by Oman, have broadly gone well, according to both U.S. and Iranian officials. But Iran insists that any deal … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice announced on Monday that it is opening a civil rights investigation into Chicago to determine whether the city has engaged in “discrimination” in its hiring practices. The investigation comes after Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson recently claimed he had the “most diverse administration.” In a Monday letter to the Chicago … Read more...Read More
Two people were killed and eight others were injured after a Cessna 550 airplane crashed into a San Diego military neighborhood on Thursday morning. According to Fox News, a Cessna 550 airplane crashed into the Murphy Canyon neighborhood at roughly 3:45 a.m. on Thursday. The outlet noted that initial reporting indicated that the Cessna 550 … Read more...Read More
Two Israeli Embassy staff members were shot and killed by a pro-Palestinian suspect after leaving an event on Wednesday at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the Israel Foreign Ministry identified the two victims as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim and shared a picture of the two … Read more...Read More
Second Amendment advocacy groups urged House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Wednesday to pass legislation to eliminate both a tax on firearm suppressors and the national suppressor registry. In a letter obtained by The Daily Caller, dozens of Second Amendment groups, including the American Suppressor Association, the National … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s administration confirmed on Tuesday that a U.S. Air Force veteran wrongfully detained in Venezuela since last November was released as part of the administration’s “America First strategy.” According to The Miami Herald, Joseph St. Clair, a U.S. Air Force veteran, was released by Venezuela on Tuesday and handed over to Special Presidential … Read more...Read More
A burglary suspect was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after intruding into a garage in Aurora, Colorado, and being shot by the homeowner on Monday. According to 9 News, the intruder was shot by a homeowner after he was caught breaking into the homeowner’s detached garage at roughly 4:49 a.m. on Monday in the 1200 block … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) for allegedly lying to Congress regarding the COVID-19 nursing home deaths in New York. According to Fox News, a source familiar with the Justice Department’s investigation confirmed the probe into the former Democrat … Read more...Read More
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Monday that Ukraine is “ready for a full and unconditional ceasefire” following President Donald Trump’s phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a Monday post on X, formerly Twitter, Zelensky said he spoke with Trump once in a “one-on-one call” prior to his phone call with Putin and … Read more...Read More
Kim Kardashian details confusion, terror of Paris robbery: ‘Absolutely’ thought she was going to die
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Paris used to be “magical” for Kim Kardashian. But the armed robbery she experienced during Paris Fashion Week in 2016 “changed everything,” she testified Tuesday in France at the trial of 10 people accused with plotting and pulling off the crime. She said she “absolutely” thought she was going to be killed, the Associated Press reported. Then … Read more...Read More
Two former St. Louis Metropolitan Police officers are accused of leaving a shooting victim to die because their shift was about to end. Footage obtained by Missouri station KMOV First Alert 4 appears to show then-Officers Austin Fraser and Ty Warren searching a park where they came across mortally wounded Urayoan Rodriguez-Rivera, who had called 911 to say … Read more...Read More
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel and Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino confirmed on Sunday that wealthy sex offender Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in his jail cell at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York. In a Sunday interview with Fox News host Maria Bartiromo, both Patel and Bongino dismissed other … Read more...Read More
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered Pentagon leaders on Tuesday to conduct a “comprehensive review” of the U.S. military’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 under former President Joe Biden’s administration. In a Tuesday memorandum sent to senior Pentagon leaders, Hegseth said, “On August 26, 2021, President Biden’s administration led a chaotic withdrawal of US … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Senate passed legislation on Tuesday to eliminate federal taxes on tips. The Senate’s vote comes after President Donald Trump made the promise of “no tax on tips” a major issue during the 2024 presidential election. According to The Hill, the bill proposing a tax deduction for tips was brought to the Senate floor … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump questioned on Monday why former President Joe Biden’s cancer was not caught before advancing to an “aggressive” stage and suggested that “people should try and find out what happened” and whether there was a connection between the cover-up of Biden’s cognitive decline and his seemingly delayed cancer diagnosis. In comments to reporters … Read more...Read More
Kim Kardashian details confusion, terror of Paris robbery: ‘Absolutely’ thought she was going to die
American Military News: 2025-05-21 06:48:43Paris used to be “magical” for Kim Kardashian. But the armed robbery she experienced during Paris Fashion Week in 2016 “changed everything,” she testified Tuesday in France at the trial of 10 people accused with plotting and pulling off the crime. She said she “absolutely” thought she was going to be killed, the Associated Press reported. Then … Read more...Read More
Two former St. Louis Metropolitan Police officers are accused of leaving a shooting victim to die because their shift was about to end. Footage obtained by Missouri station KMOV First Alert 4 appears to show then-Officers Austin Fraser and Ty Warren searching a park where they came across mortally wounded Urayoan Rodriguez-Rivera, who had called 911 to say … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump awarded the first “Medals of Sacrifice” on Monday to three Florida law enforcement officials who were killed in the line of duty last November. During a presentation of the medals, Trump said, “We award the first ever Medals of Sacrifice to three heroic law enforcement officers from Palm Beach County, Florida.” According … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that President Donald Trump’s administration has agreed to pay almost $5 million to the family of Ashli Babbitt, who was killed by a U.S. Capitol police officer during the Capitol Hill protest on January 6, 2021. Two people familiar with the settlement told The Washington Post the Trump administration is expected … Read more...Read More
Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba announced on Monday that Rep. LaMonic McIver is being charged for “assaulting, impeding and interfering with law enforcement” after multiple Democrat lawmakers breached Delaney Hall, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in New Jersey. According to Fox News, McIver, Rep. Bonnie Watson … Read more...Read More
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth released a memorandum on Friday requiring future admission decisions for West Point, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Naval Academy to be based “exclusively on merit” with “no consideration of race, ethnicity, or sex.” In Friday’s memorandum to the U.S. military academies, Hegseth wrote, “The Military Service Academies … Read more...Read More
Global chemical manufacturer 3M has agreed to pay New Jersey $450 million over pollution by “forever chemicals” rather than proceed to a trial set to start next week, state Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Tuesday. Platkin said it is the largest settlement regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — known as PFAS — in the state’s history. PFAS are … Read more...Read More
The residents of a California town are raising the alarm after dozens of birds appear to have exploded without explanation. The phenomena appears to be limited to a single neighborhood in Richmond, about 10 miles north of Oakland. Neighbors claim that more than 50 birds have suddenly fallen dead to the ground after sitting on a … Read more...Read More
The eagerly anticipated spinoff of the TV juggernaut “The Office” will begin streaming this fall. Titled “The Paper,” the half-hour sitcom will follow staffers of a struggling, historic Toledo newspaper, named The Truth Teller, and shot in the same documentary crew style of its predecessor, which launched the careers of Steve Carell, John Krasinski and … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials are searching for seven fugitives after 10 inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail on Friday. Officials have suggested that the prison break could have been an “inside job.” According to Fox News, the seven fugitives who remain at large after escaping from Orleans Parish Jail on Friday include suspects who have … Read more...Read More
American expat Rosie O’Donnell claims President Donald Trump rigged the 2024 election. While there’s no evidence that happened — just as there’s no reason to believe Trump’s ongoing claim that he was cheated in the 2020 election — O’Donnell alleges her old nemesis is the best witness to his own crime. “If he admits one more time … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials recently arrested a man in Fishers, Indiana, after he was caught digging up a gold ring that was buried with an urn at a cemetery. In a recent press release, the Fishers Police Department announced that a man from Indianapolis had been arrested “after he was discovered digging up a grave site … Read more...Read More
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced last week that the agency will be taking action to remove prescription drug products with ingestible fluoride for children from the market. In a Department of Health and Human Services press release last Tuesday, President Donald Trump’s administration confirmed that the FDA would be taking action after studies … Read more...Read More
Two people were killed and 22 others were injured on Saturday as a Mexican Navy ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge. According to ABC 7, the Mexican Navy ship, identified as the Cuauhtémoc, crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge near Brooklyn Bridge Park just prior to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday. The outlet noted that the Mexican … Read more...Read More
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has confirmed that a Saturday explosion near the American Reproductive Centers fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, which left one individual dead and four others injured, was an “intentional act of terrorism.” In a Saturday post on X, formerly Twitter, U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said, “We can confirm that … Read more...Read More
Former President Joe Biden’s office announced on Sunday that he was diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer on Friday. In a statement obtained by CNN, Biden’s personal office said, “Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms. On Friday, he was … Read more...Read More
Visibly distraught, Wilkes-Barre resident Anthony Hall urged Luzerne County Council to expand a real estate property tax exemption program for honorably discharged military veterans permanently disabled in the line of duty. The exemption is currently available only to veterans disabled during a period of war, but several other neighboring counties have expanded their programs to include non-wartime veterans. Hall told council … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s Department of Energy announced “slashes” to 47 government regulations on Monday, including major reversals on former President Joe Biden’s ban on gas stoves and standards for other household appliances. In a Monday press release, the U.S. Department of Energy announced that it had implemented the “first step” as part of the “largest … Read more...Read More
The White House said President Donald Trump had secured deals totaling more than $243.5 billion with Qatar, laying the groundwork for a bigger $1.2 trillion economic pledge with the tiny Gulf country. “The landmark deals celebrated today will drive innovation and prosperity for generations, bolster American manufacturing and technological leadership, and put America on the path to a new Golden … Read more...Read More
The one-time ‘king’ of one of Haiti’s most violent criminal gang, already looking at spending 35 years in a U.S. prison for his role in a gunrunning conspiracy that funneled high-powered weapons to gang members using kidnapping proceeds, will soon learn if he will face more prison time in the United States for his alleged role … Read more...Read More
The recent conflict between India and Pakistan is prompting a reassessment of Chinese weapons, challenging long-held perceptions of their inferiority to Western arms and sparking concern in places wary of Beijing. Pakistan hailed the use of its Chinese J-10Cs to shoot down five Indian fighters, including French-made Rafale aircraft, last week in response to Indian military strikes. Although the reports haven’t … Read more...Read More
UnitedHealth Group Inc. is under criminal investigation for possible Medicare fraud, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter. The Justice Department has had a probe into the company’s Medicare Advantage business since at least last summer, according to the people. The nature of the potential criminal allegations against the insurer isn’t clear, the newspaper said, … Read more...Read More
Waymo, the autonomous ride-hailing company that launched its services in Los Angeles late last year, is recalling more than 1,200 vehicles due to a software defect, the National Highway Traffic Safety Assn. said Wednesday. The recall comes after a series of minor crashes with gates, chains and other obstacles in the road that did not result in … Read more...Read More
It’s not Max, it’s HBO Max. Warner Bros. Discovery has decided its streaming service Max would once again benefit from being associated with the most prestigious brand name in TV history. The company announced Wednesday that the service will go back to being called HBO Max starting this summer. In a statement, WBD said the … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s Department of Transportation recently released a report showing that the crime rates for cruise ships leaving the United States have reached a two-year high. A report released by the Department of Transportation shows that 48 alleged crimes were reported on cruise ships from January 1, 2025, to March 30, 2025. According to … Read more...Read More
A top Federal Aviation Administration official testified on Wednesday that a Pentagon-maintained hotline providing communication between the Pentagon and air traffic controllers at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C., has not been operational since March of 2022. During a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on Wednesday, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) asked Federal Aviation … Read more...Read More
A group of Senate Republicans sent a letter to the Trump administration on Tuesday expressing concerns that an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) compliance unit instituted under former President Joe Biden was “motivated by ideological considerations” and may be “targeting” small businesses in the United States. In Tuesday’s letter, Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Sen. Steve Daines … Read more...Read More
The Supreme Court Thursday heard arguments on President Donald Trump’s landmark effort to end birthright citizenship, which has been considered settled law for more than 150 years after being enshrined in the Constitution’s 14th Amendment. A majority of judges on the conservative-dominated court sounded skeptical about Trump’s effort to overturn the longstanding principle that anyone born in … Read more...Read More
El Capitan High senior Carlos Vega didn’t see himself attending college after graduating high school. When exploring his options, the military seemed like a natural fit for his next step. And he decided on the Army. “College to me wasn’t always calling my name,” Vega said. “I feel like serving or enlisting in the military was always something … Read more...Read More
The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department has opened a criminal investigation into Motown singer Smokey Robinson after four of his former staffers accused him of sexual assault and wage theft. Robinson, 85, was sued earlier this month by three former housekeepers and a former personal assistant who allege that the singer, whose legal name is William Robinson, forced … Read more...Read More
The Pentagon issued a memorandum on Thursday instructing U.S. military commanders to “immediately” screen military members for gender dysphoria as part of President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender individuals serving in the military. In Thursday’s memorandum, which was issued by acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Jules Hurst III, the Pentagon said, … Read more...Read More
A federal judge rejected the Trump administration’s attempts to apply the president’s Jan. 6 pardons to a separate, but similar gun case against a YouTuber from Baltimore County. Elias Costianes Jr. was one of hundreds of people — and dozens of Marylanders — arrested after the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the U.S. Capitol. Unlike most of … Read more...Read More
A transgender activist has been charged with threatening the life of U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace. Samuel Theodore Cain, of Greenville, South Scarolina, is in custody at the Greenville County Detention Center charged with threatening the life of a public official. A bond hearing is scheduled for Friday. Cain, 19, posted on social media he planned … Read more...Read More
The highly coveted High Sierra Camps in Yosemite National Park that have been closed since 2018 will remain closed this summer because potable water and toilets won’t be available, according to park officials. “This decision was made in collaboration with the National Park Service (NPS), which manages the utilities necessary to run the camps,” according to … Read more...Read More
Injury rates in Amazon warehouses fell in 2024 for the third year in a row, but a coalition of labor unions that tracks the data said Amazon isn’t making improvements fast enough. In 2020, founder and then-CEO Jeff Bezos said the company was committed to become “Earth’s safest place to work.” Injury rates had spiked … Read more...Read More
Chris Brown is facing the music for allegedly smashing a tequila bottle over a music producer’s head at a London nightclub two years ago. The R&B star was arrested in connection to the incident early Thursday. The Metropolitan Police force confirmed in a Thursday statement shared with multiple outlets that officers arrested the controversial “Under … Read more...Read More
Joe Don Baker, the leading man turned character actor who broke out playing Sheriff Buford Pusser in the 1973 movie “Walking Tall,” has died, his family announced online. The Texas-born tough guy died May 7 at age 89. No cause of death was given. Baker lived in Southern California when he died. “Joe Don was a … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that a former member of the Michigan Army National Guard was arrested on Tuesday and charged for attempting to execute a plan on behalf of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) to “conduct a mass-shooting” at a U.S. military base in Warren, Michigan. In a Wednesday press … Read more...Read More
New information released by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services shows that President Donald Trump’s administration has approved more than 120,000 H1-B visas for foreign workers for Fiscal Year 2026. This week, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that the Trump administration “selected 118,660 unique beneficiaries, resulting in 120,141 selected registrations in the initial selection for … Read more...Read More
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel issued a major warning on Thursday after the FBI arrested a former Michigan Army National Guard member for planning a mass shooting on behalf of ISIS at a U.S. military base. In a Thursday statement to Fox News, Patel said, “Let this be a warning: Anyone who … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Secret Service has launched an investigation after former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey shared a picture Thursday on Instagram that appeared to place a “hit” on President Donald Trump. According to Fox News, the former FBI director’s Instagram photo featured seashells that were arranged to make the numbers “86 47.” … Read more...Read More
On his 20th birthday, Lawrence Ralston knew that his small beginnings as a son of a farmer were no comparison to the war he faced. Fighting in the 20th Infantry during World War II in Germany, Ralston said that his mind was already made up on not returning back home. So, he would fight with everything in him to make … Read more...Read More
Donald Trump’s tariffs on China will likely remain at a level expected to severely curtail Chinese exports to the U.S. after the 90-day truce, analysts and investors say, suggesting Beijing may have to endure further economic pain despite active talks. U.S. levies on Chinese products imposed this year will likely hold at 30% through late 2025, according to a Bloomberg survey. While … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Justice Department is conducting a criminal antitrust probe into how companies responded to mass concert cancellations at the outset of the pandemic in 2020, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The investigation is focused on whether Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and AEG Presents illegally colluded on refund policies for canceled concerts and dealt with artists to … Read more...Read More
Federal regulators fined Target nearly $30,000 after a workplace death in Pennsylvania, less than a year after the Minneapolis-based retailer received a much higher fine for an employee death in Massachusetts. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued two violations related to the Nov. 1 death at a Pennsdale, Penn., store. Target is contesting … Read more...Read More
Authorities are investigating what they believe to be human remains found near Taylor Swift’s oceanside mansion in Rhode Island. The gruesome discovery was made on Wednesday around 9:30 a.m., just a few blocks from the pop star’s Westerly estate, according to Providence NBC affiliate WJAR. Police called to the scene told the outlet they found a leg bone that appeared to … Read more...Read More
Comedian Theo Von was caught on camera recently grabbing the throat of a man at a Nashville bar. Footage obtained by TMZ on Wednesday shows the 45-year-old podcaster at The Twelve Thirty Club on May 2, arguing with a man holding a bouquet of birthday balloons. Von then thrusts the man away before the video cuts … Read more...Read More
Wildfires are burning through thousands of acres of forest in Northern Minnesota, damaging buildings and forcing residents to evacuate their homes. The yet-to-be-contained Camp House fire, Jenkins Creek fire and Munger Shaw fire have a small accomplice to thank for their continued destruction: spruce budworms, a well-known pest that has terrorized Minnesota forests for at … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump warned on Thursday that “nothing’s gonna happen” in the peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia until he meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to Fox News, while Putin had initially proposed restarting direct peace talks with Ukraine on Thursday in Istanbul, Turkey, and had been challenged by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky … Read more...Read More
Love might not cost a thing but performing sure does. Jennifer Lopez hurt herself during rehearsals for the American Music Awards she’s hosting later this month and took to social media to show off her injuries, which required stitches. The “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” singer, 55, shared multiple pictures of the aftermath on her Instagram … Read more...Read More
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted making a “mistake” in slashing the health program that serves Sept. 11 first responders, but dodged questions about whether he would return it to full staffing. RFK Jr. told Sen. Andy Kim, D-NJ, that firing many staffers at the World Trade Center Health Program was an error made as … Read more...Read More
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and as part of everyday awareness, Mayo Clinic health care professionals suggest reducing stroke risk and knowing the signs. A stroke happens every 40 seconds in the U.S., and the likelihood of stroke increases with age, according to the National Institutes of Health. Preventing a stroke is a crucial aspect of health care, … Read more...Read More
A 15-year-old illegal immigrant was recently sentenced to probation and community service after causing a fatal crash that killed a 24-year-old in Aurora, Colorado, last July. According to CBS News, the 15-year-old illegal immigrant killed 24-year-old Kaitlyn Weaver in Aurora by crashing a Jeep into the side of Weaver’s vehicle. The outlet noted that John … Read more...Read More
Three Montana Army National Guard members have been charged with criminal trespassing after the guardsmen allegedly landed a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter on private property in Sweet Grass County, Montana, and took elk antlers from the property. The Big Timber Pioneer reported that charges of “Criminal Trespass to Property” were filed against the three Montana … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump said the U.S. would explore normalizing relations with Syria after the toppling of longtime autocrat Bashar Assad, adding to a pledge to lift sanctions against the country’s new government. Strengthening ties with Syria’s Islamist-led administration “gives them a good, strong chance” to recover after more than a decade of war that devastated the economy and triggered one of the … Read more...Read More
Texas elected officials can now nominate students to receive the 2025-26 Texas Armed Services Scholarship (TASSP), a program from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. “Texas is proud to cultivate the next generation of military leaders through the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program,” Gov. Greg Abbott said in a news release. “This scholarship not only supports our students’ academic … Read more...Read More
Police were called to Diddy’s Star Island mansions more than 30 times — with callers complaining about prostitution, drugs and illicit weapons inside the sprawling homes since 2021, according to police reports obtained by the Miami Herald. The revelation came almost a year after Diddy’s enclaves in Miami Beach and Las Angeles were blitzed by … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump and Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani signed a “joint declaration of cooperation” between the United States and Qatar on Wednesday as part of the president’s visit to Doha, which is the capital of Qatar. A video shared on X, formerly Twitter, by the White House’s Rapid Response 47 … Read more...Read More
A woman has been arrested after police said she damaged a Tesla dealership with an automatic BB gun in Gwinnett County, one of several acts of violence targeting the electric vehicle company across the United States in recent months. Alexa Beckstead, 23, was charged with felony second-degree criminal damage to property after police said she fired several shots into the … Read more...Read More
As Lion Electric faces liquidation and the auction of its shuttered Joliet, Illinois, electric bus factory, the state has announced another Canadian EV bus manufacturer will be opening a plant in Peoria, Illinois. Damera Corp., an Ontario-based electric bus company, plans to invest $31.5 million and create 90 full-time jobs to open its first U.S. assembly plant, backed by state tax incentives. … Read more...Read More
Rapper Tory Lanez’s lungs collapsed when a fellow inmate stabbed him over a dozen times as more details emerge about Monday morning’s attack at a California prison where he’s serving a decade-long sentence. Reps for the 32-year-old “Color Violet” musician — who is serving time for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet in 2020 … Read more...Read More
Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan is facing up to six years in prison if she is convicted of allegedly helping an illegal immigrant evade arrest from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials last month. According to Fox News, Dugan is potentially facing time in jail following a federal grand jury’s indictment against … Read more...Read More
A Pennsylvania judge upheld the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport illegal immigrants identified as part of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang in a ruling on Tuesday. In Tuesday’s ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Stephanie Haines noted that while President Donald Trump’s administration can use the Alien Enemies Act to … Read more...Read More
A Texas man’s retaliation over a thrown burrito put several people in danger and ended in his arrest on a felony charge, according to police. The burrito road rage incident happened Friday, May 9, near a Dollar Tree in Spring, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office said in a May 12 news release. A … Read more...Read More
Manufacturers of chemicals that make pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides for crops will soon be shielded from Georgians who say the companies did not sufficiently warn consumers of health risks. The Georgia Legislature passed legislation that aims to protect Bayer from lawsuits where customers have claimed there were no warnings that the popular weed killer Roundup could … Read more...Read More
Microsoft confirmed Tuesday that it’s laying off thousands of employees across the company. The Redmond, Washington-based tech giant didn’t disclose how many employees it plans to lay off, but a spokesperson said up to 3% of Microsoft’s workforce could be affected. Microsoft has 228,000 employees worldwide, meaning more than 6,800 people could be laid off. … Read more...Read More
The recovery of a dead body from Willamette River on Saturday marked the 10th dead body discovered in the rivers near Portland, Oregon, since the middle of April. Earlier this month, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release following the recovery of eight dead bodies from the Willamette and Columbia Rivers since April. … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that President Donald Trump and his administration are planning to accept a Boeing 747-8 jet, estimated to be worth roughly $400 million, from Qatar’s royal family as a temporary replacement for Air Force One. According to The Daily Caller, Boeing secured a $3.9 billion contract in 2018 to manufacture two new … Read more...Read More
The Chinese military is holding war game military exercises with Cambodia this month, following China’s inauguration of a second overseas military base last month. According to Newsweek, Chinese military forces, including a landing capable of supporting amphibious warfare, have been deployed to a new base in Cambodia for a joint military exercise with Cambodia near … Read more...Read More
The last living American hostage was released on Monday by Hamas after being held captive by the terrorist organization for over 580 days. An Israeli official told Fox News that an Israel Defense Forces special unit received Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old dual citizen of the United States and Israel, and brought him to a reception … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to force “Big Pharma” to reduce the cost of drugs and pharmaceuticals in the United States by using the “most favored nations drug pricing.” “The principle is simple – whatever the lowest price paid for a drug in other developed countries, that is the price that … Read more...Read More
Gov. Josh Green (D-Hawaii) recently warned that the federal government could “use nuclear options” and “seize land” after the Hawaii Board of Land and Natural Resources rejected the U.S. Army’s final environmental impact statement for its lease at Pohakuloa, which the Army uses for live-fire training. According to Hawaii New Now, the state’s rejection of … Read more...Read More
The father of a 15-year-old school shooter was arrested and charged last week after allowing his daughter access to semiautomatic pistols, which were used in a fatal school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, last December. According to a criminal complaint obtained by The Associated Press, 42-year-old Jeffrey Rupnow has been charged … Read more...Read More
Virginia Giuffre — whose story about being trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein as a teenager put her at the center of one of the biggest sex scandals in history — is fighting for her life following a car accident in Australia. Giuffre, 41, on Sunday posted a graphic photo of herself from her hospital bed covered … Read more...Read More
Another 160,000 soldiers for Vladimir Putin. The Russian president has signed a decree for the spring draft with which Moscow plans to recruit 160,000 men between the ages of 18 and 30. The conscription, starting today until July 15, is the largest in the last 14 years and represents a clear signal for a country engaged for 3 years … Read more...Read More
Hundreds of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey were canceled and delayed on Sunday due to an equipment outage the Federal Aviation Administration described as a “telecommunications issue.” According to ABC 7, the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that a “telecommunications issue” at the Philadelphia Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) Area C facility, … Read more...Read More
A federal judge indicated at a Friday hearing that she is considering whether the man accused of lighting Teslas on fire in Las Vegas can be released from custody with conditions to ensure community safety. Authorities have identified Paul Hyon Kim, 36, as the person who vandalized at least five Teslas around 2:45 a.m. on March 18 at a … Read more...Read More
Over $680,000 was awarded by a federal judge last Wednesday to 17 families who claimed they became sick due to a jet fuel leak at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam’s Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage in 2021. According to NBC News, the judge’s decision to award over $680,000 to the 17 families in the cases stemming … Read more...Read More
The Washington State Patrol confirmed that two individuals were injured Saturday after a U.S. military Humvee towing a trailer “drifted” off Interstate 90, plunged roughly 30 feet over a retaining wall, and crashed onto the street below in Bellevue, Washington. According to Fox News, the Humvee crash took place on the eastbound side of Interstate … Read more...Read More
The United States and China announced on Monday that the two countries agreed to significantly reduce tariffs for a 90-day period following an initial trade deal between the U.S. and China that was secured by President Donald Trump’s administration. In a joint statement released by the White House on Monday, the United States confirmed that … Read more...Read More
The federal Department of Justice says it has launched an investigation into whether the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department is violating people’s gun rights with excessive fees and wait times for concealed carry permits. The DOJ announced Thursday afternoon that it was opening an investigation into the Sheriff’s Department’s possible abuse of Second Amendment rights, part … Read more...Read More
The Silver fire in Inyo and Mono counties continued to burn Monday morning, scorching 1,250 acres and spurring evacuations. The vegetation-fueled blaze was first reported at 2:11 p.m. Sunday at Highway 6 and Silver Canyon Road north of Bishop, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The fire then jumped the highway … Read more...Read More
Richard Norton, a veteran stunt performer, actor and martial artist who traded blows with action icons including Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan, has died. He was 75. Norton’s wife Judy Norton announced her husband’s death in an emotional Instagram post shared over the weekend. “I am numb and devastated, I have no words I have lost my … Read more...Read More
Actor Kim Delaney, known for “General Hospital” and “NYPD Blue,” was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of a felony. James Morgan, her husband of 2 1/2 years, was arrested as well on a misdemeanor charge. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the arrests to the Los Angeles Times on Monday. The two were … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The China National Offshore Oil Corporation, or CNOOC, has discovered an oilfield in the South China Sea with proven reserves exceeding 100 million tons, Chinese state media said on Monday. The oilfield in the eastern South China Sea – the Huizhou … Read more...Read More
Over 48 seasons of “Survivor,” Jeff Probst has seen contestants spill their guts, revealing vulnerable parts of their lives. He has observed physical and emotional pain, triumph and agony. But he has never cried on camera ― until the newest season’s fifth episode, which aired last week. Credit Georgia Tech graduate Eva Erickson, who is … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The death toll from Myanmar’s magnitude 7.7 earthquake rose to 2,056 people, the country’s military junta announced Monday on state-run TV, as rescue workers searched for victims believed trapped under collapsed buildings. The junta, which took control of the country in … Read more...Read More
Atlanta rapper Young Scooter died after cutting his right thigh on a wooden fence, causing “marked” blood loss, the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office said Tuesday. “This injury was not a gunshot wound,” the medical examiner said. New details still have investigators asking additional questions about the death of the rapper, who police say died … Read more...Read More
Three teenage suspects are currently facing riot charges after law enforcement officials responded to major fights at the Pentagon City Mall in Arlington, Virginia, on Saturday. The fights forced officials to close the mall while people evacuated from the building. In a Sunday press release, the Arlington County Police Department noted that officers were dispatched at roughly … Read more...Read More
California hit a new tourism record in 2024, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday, but the high isn’t expected to last thanks to President Trump’s tariffs. Tourism spending last year hit $157.3 billion, up 3% from 2023, and created 24,000 jobs, according to a 2024 economic impact report from Visit California, the state’s nonprofit marketing agency. … Read more...Read More
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a reduction of the U.S. military’s highest-ranking officers — potentially setting up a clash with Congress, which must approve any such adjustments. In a memo released Monday, Hegseth called for slashing 20% of four-star positions in the active-duty military, 20% of all general officers in the National Guard, and a further reduction by at least 10% … Read more...Read More
UK firms continued to send thousands of arms and other military items to Israel despite an announcement by the British government in September that it was suspending about 30 arms-export licenses for the country, according to a report published on Wednesday. Campaign groups — including the Palestinian Youth Movement, Progressive International, and Workers for a Free Palestine — analyzed data from the Israel … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Prominent Vietnamese land rights activist Trinh Ba Phuong is facing a second charge of anti-state propaganda after prison guards found a document in his cell that said, “down with communism,” his wife told Radio Free Asia. Phuong is already serving a … Read more...Read More
A federal judge has determined a military veteran’s lawsuit can proceed against both the U.S. government and a federal psychiatrist on the accusations the she engaged in an improper romantic and sexual relationship with the veteran. U.S. District Judge Gershwin Drain ruled last week that Veterans Administration psychiatrist Dr. Jennifer Robinson can be sued personally by Marine veteran Trey Cholewa on his claims she initiated … Read more...Read More
U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs could push Asian nations closer to China and destabilize regional security, Japan’s ruling party policy chief warned, calling for stronger defense ties between Washington and Tokyo. “Many Asian countries have taken the same stance toward China as the U.S. and Japan, but they are now feeling very uneasy over the Trump tariffs,” said Liberal Democratic Party Policy Chief Itsunori Onodera at a Hudson Institute event Monday in Washington. “More countries … Read more...Read More
Bay Area white-collar workers are spending about three days a week in the office, and survey results show most companies do not plan to mandate more days in the workplace, new data show. Nearly two-thirds of office-based employees attended workplaces on three consecutive days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, according to a survey by the Bay … Read more...Read More
Mike Peters, the front man of 1980s alternative rock group the Alarm, has died after a decadeslong battle with cancer. He was 66. His death was confirmed in a statement from the group’s publicist on Tuesday. A memorial video was also posted on YouTube. The north Wales native co-founded the Alarm with Dave Sharp, Nigel Twist and … Read more...Read More
In a ruling that could put an end to nearly six months of legal battles over North Carolina’s contested Supreme Court election, a federal judge on Monday ruled against the Republican candidate’s effort to overturn his narrow loss. Chief U.S. District Judge Richard E. Myers, an appointee of President Donald Trump, ruled that Jefferson Griffin, a judge … Read more...Read More
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived in Moscow for 80th anniversary commemorations of the end of World War II, hours after Russia and Ukraine continued air strikes against each other’s capitals. Russia launched four ballistic missiles and 142 drones targeting Kyiv and other regional centers overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday in a post on X. Two people were killed in the capital and … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. In October 2024, the US Coast Guard spotted two Chinese maritime enforcement vessels operating alongside a pair of Russian border patrol boats as they transited the Bering Sea, just kilometers from Alaskan waters. It was the third consecutive year that … Read more...Read More
Shoppers across Missouri could soon be able to pay for their groceries and pay taxes with gold and silver. Missouri lawmakers this week, in a move that surprised some, approved a controversial bill that would make gold and silver legal tender in the state. The legislation, which passed both chambers of the General Assembly as an … Read more...Read More
A three-judge panel of the Michigan Court of Appeals on Tuesday denied the Oxford High School shooter’s requests to withdraw his guilty plea or be resentenced after an Oakland County judge declined to do both. In a brief order issued Tuesday, Court of Appeals Presiding Judge Randy Wallace wrote that the requests were denied for … Read more...Read More
The official defense fund for Luigi Mangione soared past $1 million on Tuesday, which also happened to be his 27th birthday. The fundraiser, which is still live on the platform GiveSendCo, has raked in more than $1.04 million, all of which will go toward covering expenses associated with the three pending criminal cases against Mangione in New … Read more...Read More
Times Square migrant gang linked to Tren de Aragua attacked NYPD with scooters, basketballs, bottles
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A pair of NYPD cops jumped by a group of migrant gang members, including a 12-year-old boy, while trying to thwart a robbery in Times Square were struck with scooters, basketballs, bottles and makeshift weapons in a “wolfpack”-style ambush, Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday. Police are still looking for at least six teens behind the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Since March 15, the United States has intensified its aerial campaign against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels, claiming to have hit more than 1,000 targets. Dubbed “Operation Rough Rider,” the campaign is intended to halt Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping and ratchet … Read more...Read More
Walt Disney Co. is planning a theme park resort for Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, the company confirmed Wednesday. The attraction will be on the waterfront of Yas Island, already a leisure travel destination. The new resort will be built, financed and operated by Miral, an Abu Dhabi-based developer. Walt Disney Co. and Walt Disney Imagineering will lead creative design and operational oversight. It … Read more...Read More
Kanye West stormed out of an interview with Piers Morgan interview Tuesday, just as he did in 2023. The 47-year-old “Heartless” rapper, who now legally goes by Ye, appeared alongside pal Sneako on Morgan’s “Uncensored,” speaking from Mallorca, Spain. Ye accused the BBC broadcaster, 60, of trying to “take inches off my d–” when Morgan … Read more...Read More
A class-action lawsuit accusing Burger King of misrepresenting the size of its Whopper sandwiches in advertisements and in-store menu boards is moving forward after a federal judge declined, for a second time, to dismiss the case. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Miami in March 2022, alleges that Burger King deceived customers by using photos in its ads and on in-store menu … Read more...Read More
A rape case against “Crash” Oscar winner Paul Haggis was dismissed Wednesday in Italy. On Thursday, his U.S. attorney suggested that the Italian allegations were planned to hurt his chances in a New York civil case that cost him $10 million. A judge in the Italian city of Brindisi ruled that no sex acts took … Read more...Read More
Blake Lively is preparing to testify in the trial against her “It Ends With Us” director and co-star Justin Baldoni, whom she accused of sexually harassing her on the set and waging a subsequent smear campaign. A lawyer for the 37-year-old “Gossip Girl” alum confirmed in a statement to People that she will “of course” take the stand against … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A US appeals court issued a ruling that advances efforts by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) to secure congressionally mandated funds it sorely needs to keep operations going in the coming weeks, pausing a decision delivered just hours earlier by … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. British police have arrested eight men — including seven Iranian nationals — in two apparently unrelated counterterrorism operations, officers said on May 4, and authorities are attempting to determine if there are “any further risks” to the public. “These were … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. U.S. and Chinese officials will hold high-level talks in Switzerland this weekend, a first step toward easing trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies over tariffs but experts did not expect immediate breakthroughs. Analysts said Wednesday the talks were a … Read more...Read More
Kevin Ware Jr., a former National Football League (NFL) player, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to the murder of his ex-girlfriend in 2021. According to Harris County court documents obtained by Fox 26 Houston, Ware Jr. pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges of murder and tampering with evidence as part of a 30-year prison sentence plea … Read more...Read More
The Security Service of Ukraine announced on Friday that it had arrested two former Ukrainian military members for allegedly spying for Hungary by collecting intelligence regarding the western regions of Ukraine. In a Friday statement obtained by The Associated Press, the Security Service of Ukraine claimed that the two former Ukrainian military members currently face … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Robert Prevost, a long-time missionary in Latin America who was born in the United States, has been elected pope in a surprise move by the Roman Catholic conclave of cardinals. Prevost, a 69-year-old native of Chicago who became the 267th … Read more...Read More
An “unusually large” treasure trove of gold coins, tobacco boxes, and jewelry was recently discovered by two hikers in the Czech Republic. In a statement obtained by Fox News, the Museum of East Bohemia in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic, confirmed that a 15-pound “depot of gold coins, jewelry and tobacco boxes” was found by two … Read more...Read More
The Trump administration has designated a coalition of powerful Haitian gangs and an allied force sowing terror in Haiti’s bread basket as terrorists. The Viv Ansanm coalition, whose membership consists of more than two dozen of Haiti’s best-armed criminal groups, and the Gran Grief gang have been labeled as both Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the recent conflict between Pakistan and India provides a “de facto test environment for Chinese military exports” since China provides the majority of Pakistan’s imported weapons. According to CNN, shares of China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft stocks increased by 40% this week after Pakistan claimed that it used J-10C fighter jets … Read more...Read More
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a blunt response after a West Point philosophy professor announced his resignation on Thursday and criticized the academy for changing its education principles to match the “ideological tastes of the Trump administration.” In a New York Times op-ed, West Point philosophy professor Graham Parsons announced on Thursday that he … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. US President Donald Trump said on May 6 that he’s ordering a halt to US air strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen after the Iran-backed group agreed to stop attacking ships on important shipping routes in the Middle East. “We’re … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he was ordering the Bureau of Prisons to work together with multiple federal agencies to rebuild and reopen a larger version of the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in San Francisco, California, to house the “most ruthless and violent” criminals in the United States. In a Sunday statement on Truth … Read more...Read More
The Pentagon is moving forward with the implementation of President Donald Trump’s transgender military ban following the Supreme Court’s decision to stay an injunction against the administration’s policy on Tuesday. According to The Guardian, the Pentagon is expected to remove as many as 1,000 U.S. military members who openly identify as transgender while allowing other … Read more...Read More
Police officials confirmed on Monday that the Department of Homeland Security was aiding a police investigation after a Russian national stole a $2.5 million yacht in Florida. In a Monday statement on Facebook, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office announced that it had “identified the individual who stole a 66-foot luxury yacht from a Tequesta marina … Read more...Read More
A former United States Postal Service worker who was charged for her involvement in a voter fraud scheme ahead of the 2024 presidential election pleaded guilty on Monday. According to KREX-TV, former United States Postal Service employee Vicki Stuart and her friend, Sally Maxedon, were charged with stealing multiple ballots of residents in Mesa County, … Read more...Read More
Amid a report that she rarely visits the White House, Melania Trump hosted an event to unveil the new Barbara Bush postage stamp in the formal East Room on Thursday. But former President George W. Bush was noticeably absent from the gathering to celebrate his mother, as was his younger brother, former Florida governor Jeb Bush. Even though the ex-POTUS performed his ceremonial duties and showed up to Trump’s inauguration … Read more...Read More
Liam Payne died with an estate worth tens of millions of dollars and no will directing where that money should go. So while a British court makes its final decision, it has reportedly granted administrative responsibilities to the singer’s ex-girlfriend, Cheryl Tweedy, and a music industry lawyer, Richard Bray. In the U.K., when a person … Read more...Read More
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesperson recently confirmed that the suspect charged for a fatal head-on collision in Minneapolis last year has been identified as an illegal immigrant. The illegal immigrant has since been released despite federal officials placing a detainer on him. According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, 35-year-old German Adriano Llangari Inga was charged on … Read more...Read More
North Carolina lawmakers have now approved multiple bills to allow private school teachers to carry concealed handguns on campus. On Wednesday, the state Senate voted 29-18 to pass the Private School Security Act that sets conditions where private schools can authorize school employees and volunteers to carry handguns. Last week, the state House passed its own bill letting private … Read more...Read More
A new Defense Department Office of Inspector General report shows that former President Joe Biden’s failed Gaza pier mission resulted in the death of one U.S. service member and left 62 other service members injured. The report also showed that the failed Gaza pier mission caused at least $31 million in military equipment damage. According … Read more...Read More
John Bryan, a top advisor to the British royal family, recently claimed in an undercover video that Prince Andrew “lied” to him regarding his close connection with deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Bryan also claimed that the prince was “f-cking underage girls.” In an undercover video from O’Keefe Media Group, James O’Keefe reported that Bryan … Read more...Read More
Fort Jennings native Jayden Saxton was one of nine Ohio 5th Congressional students nominated and recognized by U.S. Rep. Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) on their acceptance to one of the U.S. Military Service Academies at 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio National Guard, Sunday. Saxton will attend the U.S. Naval Academy. Each student received offers of appointment for the Class of 2029. “I thank each and every student for stepping … Read more...Read More
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials raided a restaurant in Washington, D.C., owned by Geoff Tracy, the husband of CBS News anchor Norah O’Donnell, on Tuesday. According to Fox 5, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents entered “Chef Geoff’s” restaurant in D.C. on Tuesday morning and asked to see the I-9 forms of the restaurant’s staff members, … Read more...Read More
Two months after Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with a half-dozen Caribbean leaders in his first official visit to the region, more heads of government will get a chance to air their concerns. The prime ministers of six eastern Caribbean nations — Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia and … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump said he’s unwilling to preemptively lower tariffs on China in order to unlock more substantive negotiations with Beijing on trade. “No,” Trump said Wednesday when asked by a reporter if he is open to pulling back his 145% duties on Chinese imports to get the world’s second-largest economy to the negotiating table. The president’s comments come before Treasury … Read more...Read More
Arrests were underway late Wednesday as the NYPD moved in to clear about 100 pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University who took over Butler Library just days before final exams. Several hours into the protest, Acting President Claire Shipman authorized the NYPD to enter campus, on top of a limited number of arrests made by campus security who have … Read more...Read More
An Arizona woman is facing charges after allegedly faking a pregnancy with “The Bachelor” star Clayton Echard. Laura Michelle Owens, 34, was indicted this week for making false testimony in a paternity suit she filed against Echard that included a fake ultrasound image and a “fabricated pregnancy video.” Owens is the daughter of Bay Area radio personality Ronn … Read more...Read More
3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold announced he was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer in a video posted on the band’s social media accounts on Wednesday. “Hey, everybody, it’s Brad from 3 Doors Down. I hope you’re having a great day today,” the “Kryptonite” singer said in the video. “I’ve got some not-so-good news for you … Read more...Read More
Police sources have confirmed that two New York Police Department (NYPD) officers were attacked by 11 alleged teen members of the Tren de Aragua gang in Times Square on Friday, prompting a manhunt for the suspects. According to Fox News, police sources confirmed that five of the suspects involved in the police attack have been … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump’s administration a major win on Tuesday by lifting a lower court order that prevented the Pentagon from implementing a transgender military ban. According to The New York Post, the Supreme Court approved the Trump administration’s emergency petition on Tuesday to stay an injunction that was previously upheld … Read more...Read More
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Wednesday that 205 alleged child sex predators were arrested in a five-day operation. In a Wednesday press release, the Justice Department confirmed that all 55 FBI field offices worked with other agencies to arrest 205 “child sex predators” in … Read more...Read More
Archaeologists from the National Museum of Denmark recently announced that two 18th-century shipwrecks off the coast of Central America were confirmed to be slave ships. According to Fox News, the remains of the two ships, known as the Fridericus Quartus and Christianus Quintus, have been located underwater off the coast of the Cahuita National Park in Costa … Read more...Read More
A new video shows U.S. Border Patrol agents chasing an illegal immigrant, tackling him, and arresting him in Spokane, Washington, last Tuesday. According to The Post Millennial, Martin R. Diaz-Amezcua, a 35-year-old Mexican national, was arrested by U.S. Border Patrol agents outside his residence near Hays Park in Spokane, Washington, on April 29. The outlet … Read more...Read More
At least 26 individuals were killed and 46 individuals were wounded on Wednesday as India launched airstrikes against Pakistan in what was described as an “act of war” by Pakistani officials. According to ABC News, Pakistani officials claimed that Wednesday’s airstrikes left 26 people dead and at least 46 people injured in Pakistan. Fox News … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s Department of Transportation has purged 3,200 grants left by former President Joe Biden of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and social justice initiatives. U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Tuesday that the Trump administration has approved an additional 180 infrastructure grants totaling over $3.2 billion. The department noted … Read more...Read More
Warren Buffett told Berkshire Hathaway shareholders that he plans to step down as CEO at the end of 2025 and recommended to the company’s board that his previously identified successor, Greg Abel, take over at that time, ending a 60-year career that created one of the greatest investment records of all time. Buffett made the dramatic announcement at … Read more...Read More
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum on Monday directing the Pentagon to reduce the number of four-star generals and admirals in the U.S. military by 20% in an effort to “shift resources” to America’s “warfighters.” Announcing the memorandum, titled “Less Generals, More GIs,” in a video on X, formerly Twitter, Hegseth said, “We’re … Read more...Read More
A home daycare service in Barnstable, Massachusetts, was shut down after a “Brazilian fugitive,” who was convicted as a child rapist, was found living at the home of the daycare. According to Boston 25 News, Andrew Tiago Lucas, a “Brazilian fugitive,” was living at the home of Franciele Nunes Home Daycare, which was a licensed … Read more...Read More
Donald Trump has gone from the presidency to the papacy. With just days left before the start of the papal conclave — where a new leader of the Catholic Church will be selected — Trump took to his Truth Social platform to share an AI-generated image of himself dressed up as the pope. It shows … Read more...Read More
A new Public Policy Institute of California poll has found that most Californians and public school parents would support having an armed police officer on campus to protect students. According to the poll, 35% of adults polled said they strongly support the idea, 36% say they somewhat support it, 17% somewhat oppose, and 11% strongly oppose. Support is higher … Read more...Read More
Rite Aid has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in less than two years, and the Philadelphia-based pharmacy chain intends to close or sell all of its remaining stores. Rite Aid will “continue to engage in a marketing and sales process to identify the highest or otherwise best offer for all, substantially all, or a portion of the Rite … Read more...Read More
A man was detained by Los Angeles police after crashing his car through the gates of Jennifer Aniston’s Bel-Air mansion Monday afternoon, according to the police and property records. Police said the homeowner was at home during the incident. The Los Angeles Police Department received a call regarding a crash in the 900 block of … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to ban all federal funding for “dangerous” gain-of-function research in “countries of concern,” such as China and Iran, and for research in foreign countries that is “likely to cause another pandemic.” In a fact sheet accompanying the president’s executive order, the White House explained that Trump’s … Read more...Read More
A large group of anti-Israeli, left-wing protesters took over the University of Washington’s Interdisciplinary Engineering building in Seattle, Washington, on Monday night. The protesters set multiple fires and repeatedly chanted threats against police officials who attempted to disperse the rioters. According to The Post Millennial, Antifa rioters and anti-Israeli activists blockaded the doors of the … Read more...Read More
Israel’s security Cabinet voted to intensify military operations in Gaza and call up of tens of thousands of extra reservists, while also deciding on a means of distributing aid in the Palestinian territory. The vote in the early hours of Monday followed a long discussion and was unanimous regarding the expansion of armed activities in Gaza, according to an Israeli … Read more...Read More
Jana Tidwell, manager of public and government affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic, said AAA is reminding Pennsylvanians that federal enforcement of REAL ID begins this week, requiring domestic air travelers to have a REAL ID or another form of federally acceptable identification. Beginning Wednesday, May 7, all U.S. residents will be required to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, photo ID … Read more...Read More
A 74-year-old Navy veteran who says she was assaulted by a retired Long Beach police officer was hospitalized for a couple of days after the alleged attack because of a serious head injury that resulted in brain bleed. Vivian Ramsay suffered a subdural hematoma of the brain, or a type of brain bleed, caused by a head injury during the April … Read more...Read More
A Philippine Navy ship featured in World War II sank on Monday just hours ahead of a joint military exercise between the United States and the Philippines. U.S. and Philippine military officials told The Associated Press that the BRP Miguel Malvar sank on Monday, forcing officials to cancel a maritime strike test that would have … Read more...Read More
A U.S. tourist visiting Rome was impaled on a metal fence at the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, on Friday. Dozens of witnesses watched as first responders spent over 20 minutes trying to remove the American citizen from the fence before he was transported to a local hospital for emergency surgery. According to Il Messaggero, an … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump confirmed during an interview on Sunday that he will be an “eight-year president” and that running for a third term is “not something” he is “looking to do.” During a Sunday interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Trump told NBC News moderator Kristen Welker, “I’ll be an eight-year president; I’ll be … Read more...Read More
A high school English teacher called for the United States Secret Service to assassinate President Donald Trump and claimed that “Trump and his cronies need to die” in a series of posts on Facebook last week. In a Tuesday post on Facebook, JoAnna St. Germain, a teacher at Waterville Senior High School, wrote, “The Secret … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday that his administration is planning to host a “big, beautiful” military parade in Washington, D.C., on June 14 in honor of Flag Day. The president defended the cost of the military parade, which could be as high as $45 million, as “peanuts” compared to the value of celebrating America’s military. … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Navy lost a $60 million Super Hornet fighter jet to the Red Sea on Monday. “The F/A-18E was actively under tow in the hangar bay when the move crew lost control of the aircraft,” the Navy said in a press release. “The aircraft and tow tractor were lost overboard.” Navy officials said the sailors towing … Read more...Read More
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a new temporary ceasefire in his war on Ukraine to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II, drawing criticism from the U.S. as it seeks to negotiate a peace deal. The three-day truce will start on May 8 and end at midnight on May 10, the Kremlin said on its Telegram channel on Monday. Russia remains ready … Read more...Read More
The Trump administration announced it would attempt to shame state and local authorities that aren’t cooperating with its mass-deportation effort, a campaign it described as still “in the beginning stages,” even as the White House celebrates its ceremonial 100th day in office. Under a new executive order being signed Monday, President Donald Trump is ordering … Read more...Read More
A 21-year-old Carlsbad man who authorities said exchanged messages regarding gun and bomb attacks with a Wisconsin teenager who later opened fire at her Wisconsin school was barred Monday from owning or possessing firearms for three years. FBI agents and local authorities including Carlsbad police detained Alexander Charles Paffendorf on Dec. 17, the day after authorities say … Read more...Read More
In June 1986, Shirley Brant was in her North Miami Beach office working as a real estate broker when she was shot in the face and killed. Now, nearly four decades after her murder, police say they have finally found her killer. Jeffrey Taylor, 64, was jailed Friday in connection with Brant’s death. Authorities say … Read more...Read More
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Friday to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in his federal death penalty case — as a judge warned government prosecutors to tell their bosses to heed the high-profile defendant’s right to a fair trial. Before a packed courtroom in Manhattan federal court, the 26-year-old, wearing beige prison garb with a white long-sleeved shirt … Read more...Read More
Minnesota is on its way to officially recognizing the service of Hmong and Lao and other veterans who fought alongside the U.S. in the “Secret War” during the 1960s and 1970s in Laos. A veterans and military affairs bill passed by the state House on Tuesday night creates a path to grant official state veteran status for fighters recruited … Read more...Read More
The Social Security Administration is backing off a plan it announced in March to withhold 100% of many beneficiaries’ monthly payments to claw back money the government had allegedly overpaid them. Instead, the agency will default to withholding 50% of old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits, the agency said in an “emergency message” to staff … Read more...Read More
Michigan-bred musician Kid Rock is getting back into the hospitality business with the opening of a new restaurant in Nashville, Tennessee, next week. The Detroit Cowboy is set to open May 5 at 500 11th Avenue N. in Nashville where Joe Muer’s Nashville location was, according to its website, which touts the tagline “go where … Read more...Read More
A woman is suing American Airlines, claiming staff blamed her after she was groped on a redeye flight from San Francisco International Airport, and that the airline failed to stop a “known sexual predator” from abusing another woman later. Barbara Morgan, of Windsor, California, was sitting in the middle seat in economy class in April … Read more...Read More
The family of Glenn Earl Smallwood Jr., a 33-year-old U.S. Army veteran who needed immediate medical attention but was instead taken to jail and strapped to a restraint chair until he was no longer responsive, is suing over his death, according to their legal counsel. Civil rights attorney Erik Heipt, who represents the family, said in a statement to McClatchy … Read more...Read More
Merck, the New Jersey-based drug giant, is spending $1 billion on a new Delaware factory to bring production of its best-selling cancer drug Keytruda to the U.S. and speed future drugs to market. Keytruda is currently made in Ireland and by contract manufacturers in the United States. President Donald Trump has complained about Ireland acting as a low-cost drug factory center and tax haven at the expense of U.S. workers and … Read more...Read More
UPS is holding off on confirming its prior annual financial projections “given the current macro-economic uncertainty” facing its customers. It also reported a drop in domestic package volumes in February and March because of dampened consumer demand. “The world hasn’t been faced with such enormous potential impacts to trade in more than 100 years, so the … Read more...Read More
Matt Pinfield is “fighting my way back” as he recovers from a stroke that left him in a coma earlier this year. The former MTV host-turned-radio DJ filled fans in on his road to recovery, tweeting on Sunday that he is “slowly but surely recovering” via physical therapy and he is taking things “one day at a time.” … Read more...Read More
Terrence Howard insists he isn’t homophobic even while revealing he turned down a Marvin Gaye biopic because he “could not” portray the late Grammy winner’s rumored gay identity. The Oscar nominee, 56, told Bill Maher’s “Club Random” podcast this week that he was approached by “Empire” co-creator Lee Daniels to play the “Sexual Healing” crooner. “Well you know what happened with that, … Read more...Read More
Sectarian battles erupted in Syria on Wednesday, killing at least 16 security personnel and civilians in a suburb near Damascus, and drawing Israeli airstrikes against what Israeli leaders said were groups targeting the minority Druze sect. The violence in the suburb of Ashrafiyah Sahnaya, about five miles southwest of the Syrian capital, came one day … Read more...Read More
Emotions were raw among family members and classmates of those fatally shot last September at Apalachee High as they gathered at the Georgia Capitol on Monday. But witnessing the signing of a bill they say could prevent future shootings gave them strength. Gov. Brian Kemp signed into law House Bill 268, a wide-ranging piece of legislation requiring … Read more...Read More
Katy Perry took aim at the “unhinged and unhealed” critics of her Blue Origin spaceflight earlier this month. The polarizing pop star, 40, seemed to respond to the flak for the flashy flight when she thanked fan accounts for their support of “The Lifetimes Tour.” “I’m so grateful for you guys. … Please know I am … Read more...Read More
An illegal immigrant who allegedly is a Tren de Aragua gang leader was arrested by Homeland Security officials last week after flaunting grenades in a video on social media. Homeland Security Investigations Los Angeles shared a picture on Tuesday of Yonaiker Gallegos, who had been going by the name Yonaiker Martinez Ramos, on X, formerly … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump is tapping Secretary of State Marco Rubio to replace Mike Waltz as his national security adviser, handing one Floridian two powerful titles just as he demotes another. Trump described Rubio’s new role as an “interim” one, leaving his options open as he overhauls his National Security Council in the wake of Waltz’s … Read more...Read More
A U.S. Navy veteran was sentenced to two years in prison for scamming fellow veterans and active-duty sailors out of some $300,000 in an investment fund scam. Robert L. Murray, a retired chief petty officer, used investors’ money on gambling trips to casinos in Cleveland and elsewhere and lost investors’ money in the 2021 GameStop “meme stock” wave. U.S. District Judge Manish … Read more...Read More
Workers reporting to a Virginia Beach military base office building last week found a charming surprise when they walked up to the entrance — two baby otters huddled together in a corner by the door. They were cute, but not particularly friendly. Whenever someone tried to approach, they screamed, as otters often do when they’re … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s administration announced the launch of the “White House Wire” on Wednesday to provide “real news” regarding the “president’s agenda” as the transition continues to implement changes regarding the White House press pool. In a Wednesday post on X, formerly Twitter, the Trump administration wrote, “The White House has its own wire now. … Read more...Read More
Mayor Eric Adams’ latest budget plan does not include millions of dollars in funding needed to keep thousands of the city’s families on child care vouchers, putting a critical program for working families at risk of being significantly chopped down in scale. Adams had been counting on the state to pony up hundreds of millions of … Read more...Read More
Amazon.com Inc. said it’s bracing for a tougher business climate in the coming months, echoing concerns from a range of companies that tariffs and related economic turmoil could crimp consumer spending. When it reported results Thursday, the world’s largest online retailer posted a decent first quarter but said operating profit in the current period would be … Read more...Read More
Starbucks and thousands of its baristas are locked in a labor standoff. More than two years after negotiations began, the union representing workers at more than 550 stores has yet to reach a contract with Starbucks. Starbucks Workers United announced last week that worker delegates had voted to reject the coffee chain’s latest proposal that … Read more...Read More
The salary needed to afford a typical home in the Bay Area just keeps climbing higher. A homebuyer hoping to afford a median-priced home in the San Jose metro region must earn 54% more than was needed six years ago — an income of $370,000, versus $240,000 in 2019, according to a new study by Realtor.com. That means … Read more...Read More
The Central Intelligence Agency released two videos Thursday aimed at recruiting Chinese officials who might be disillusioned by their prospects in government in a bid to get them to share top secrets about China with the U.S. The effort is part of a broader strategy by CIA Director John Ratcliffe to boost intelligence collection on China, which has become Washington’s biggest competitor and … Read more...Read More
U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently confirmed that dozens of alleged Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang members have been arrested at U.S.-Canada border crossings under President Donald Trump’s administration. U.S. Customs and Border Protection told Fox News that 40 suspected Tren de Aragua members were arrested between January 20, 2025, and March 21, 2025, at … Read more...Read More
A federal judge in Texas ruled that President Donald Trump improperly invoked a 227-year-old wartime law to deport accused Venezuelan gang members to an El Salvador prison, setting up what may become yet another high-stakes battle at the U.S. Supreme Court. The decision Thursday marks the biggest setback yet for Trump’s effort to unilaterally deport suspected gang members under the rarely used … Read more...Read More
A man killed in a shootout with police in California earlier this week was identified as Brian Montana, the guitarist from the pioneering death-metal band Possessed. The incident began Monday around 6 p.m. when Montana, 60, reportedly started shooting into a neighbor’s home, where people were inside at the time. Montana was shot by South San Francisco Police Department officers following a … Read more...Read More
Electronic Arts, the global video game company, is slashing its workforce again. The company, based in Redwood City, Calif., has eliminated several hundred positions, including about 100 jobs at Respawn, a video game development studio based in Los Angeles. “As part of our continued focus on our long-term strategic priorities, we’ve made select changes within … Read more...Read More
Southwest Airlines’ first plane with extra legroom seats is planned to begin serving customers Thursday, marking an initial step as the low-fare airline prepares for a slew of changes to its fleet and customer experience. Over the rest of the year, all aircraft in Southwest’s fleet will be retrofitted to accommodate the new seats with up to … Read more...Read More
Three and a half years after the fatal shooting on the “Rust” set in New Mexico, Alec Baldwin’s Western movie is finally being released. Baldwin accidentally shot the film’s 42-year-old cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, during the film’s production on Oct. 21, 2021. She died that day, a tragedy that sparked investigations, numerous lawsuits and two criminal … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent in Charge Elvis Chan, who reportedly served as the “main censorship liaison” between the FBI and social media companies during the 2020 presidential election cycle, has been placed on “terminal leave.” Sharing a picture of Chan in a post on X, formerly Twitter, … Read more...Read More
A Palm Beach County man who had an arsenal of weapons and ammunition and allegedly picked seven different places to conduct a mass shooting has been arrested, authorities said Wednesday. Damien Blade Allen, 22, was booked into the Palm Beach County jail on Tuesday, facing one count of written threats of a mass shooting, one … Read more...Read More
Cleanup crews on the site of the Palisades fire have found roughly 500 firearms in the debris of homes that burned earlier this year and the Los Angeles Police Department is now working to reunite the weapons with their owners. Most of the charred handguns and rifles found in the ash appear damaged, with the stocks burned … Read more...Read More
Busy tourist season is nearly upon Yosemite National Park and officials are warning visitors to be cautious of “one of the most dangerous animals” in the park — and it turns out it doesn’t have claws. More than any other animal, mule deer cause injuries to visitors in the park, according to a National Park … Read more...Read More
The United States and Ukraine signed a rare earth mineral deal on Wednesday, allowing the United States to have access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to negotiate a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. In a Wednesday press release, the Treasury Department announced that the United States and Ukraine … Read more...Read More
The David Horowitz Freedom Center announced that 86-year-old conservative commentator and activist David Horowitz died on Tuesday after losing his battle with cancer. The David Horowitz Freedom Center, a conservative think tank founded by the conservative icon, shared a video Tuesday on social media reflecting on Horowitz’s life. “On behalf of the David Horowitz Freedom … Read more...Read More
An Iranian official confirmed on Friday that Iran and Russia are partnering on the construction of a new nuclear plant in Iran, which will be funded “using Moscow’s credit line.” According to The Algemeiner, Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad met with Russian Minister of Energy Sergei Tsivilev in Moscow on Friday for the 18th Joint … Read more...Read More
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed on Monday that the agency is using polygraph tests, also known as “lie detector” tests, to identify the source of alleged leaks from multiple national security agencies under President Donald Trump’s administration. In a statement to Reuters on Monday, the FBI’s public affairs office said, “We can confirm … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Navy announced Wednesday that it has awarded another $12.4 billion to General Dynamics Electric Boat as payment for two previously authorized Virginia-class submarines, as well as salary increases for shipyard workers. The Navy’s agreement to boost pay comes as Electric Boat hires at unprecedented levels in an effort to meet aggressive Pentagon goals for modernization of the … Read more...Read More
Apple Inc. violated a court order requiring it to open up the App Store to third-party payment options and must stop charging commissions on purchases outside its software marketplace, a federal judge said in a blistering ruling that referred the company to prosecutors for a possible criminal probe. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers sided Wednesday with Fortnite maker Epic Games … Read more...Read More
The World Organization for Animal Health this week declared North Carolina’s commercial poultry farms bird flu-free, lifting a months-long suspension of poultry exports, according to a N.C. Department of Agriculture release. Since January, a High Path Avian Influenza outbreak in the state’s commercial poultry flock has stopped farmers from exporting and trading their birds to some … Read more...Read More
Target has donated to both Democratic and Republican causes, but never to an inauguration fund until this year. The Minneapolis-based retailer donated $1 million to President Donald Trump’s inauguration festivities, according to a recent filing with the Federal Election Commission. Target was far from alone: Dozens of big-name companies including Delta Air Lines ponied up … Read more...Read More
Michael Bolton has glioblastoma, a treatment-resistant brain cancer that was behind the emergency surgery he had 16 months ago. After that surgery, during which a tumor was removed in its entirety from his brain, the “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You?” singer stayed quiet about the details. Now he’s talking about having a … Read more...Read More
Priscilla Pointer, a stage actor perhaps best known for roles in the movie “Carrie” and TV’s “Dallas,” died Monday, her family confirmed. The mother of Oscar-nominated actor Amy Irving, Pointer was 100 years old. She “died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 100, hopefully to run off with her 2 adoring husbands and … Read more...Read More
Despite the multiple extensions for the Real ID deadline, there are still many Americans who don’t have one and face the final deadline next month. If you are among those who don’t have the new identification or have yet to apply for one, here’s what you need to know about getting it as soon as … Read more...Read More
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev recently warned that Finland and Sweden are potential “targets” of the Russian military and could face “retaliatory” nuclear strikes in the event of a future war. The warning comes as the Russian military is expanding its military presence at bases along Finland’s border. According to The New York Post, Russian … Read more...Read More
The United States Army’s Joint Munitions Command announced on Tuesday that a new artificial intelligence program could increase the efficiency of ammunition supply activities. In a Tuesday press release, Joint Munitions Command announced that it has “successfully implemented a machine learning model for 79 ammunition supply activities in the continental United States.” Joint Munitions Command … Read more...Read More
Major storms in Pennsylvania left at least three people dead on Tuesday. In addition to the deaths in Pennsylvania, the storms caused extensive damage throughout the region and left hundreds of thousands of people without power. A State College Police Department press release confirmed that emergency responders were dispatched after an individual was electrocuted near … Read more...Read More
A new report shows that global military spending increased by 9.4% from 2023 to 2024, representing the highest increase in military spending since the Cold War as the war between Russia and Ukraine and the war between Israel and Hamas continues amid rising tension across the globe. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s … Read more...Read More
A viral video shows a polar bear charging at a man who was forced to drop his gun and escape on a snowmobile in Norway. According to Fox News, the video was recently recorded in Pyramiden, an Arctic town in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard. The Daily Mail reported that Pyramiden residents had been attempting … Read more...Read More
North Carolina-based pastor and national anti-poverty activist Rev. William Barber II was arrested with two other clergy members Monday while praying at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. The three were part of a group of 20 to 30 people who had gone to the Capitol after a larger “Moral Mondays” rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court building. Organizers say the gatherings are in opposition … Read more...Read More
Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a scathing rebuke of the Pentagon’s “fitness & weight standards” after a new report showed that roughly 68% of the nation’s Reserve and Guard troops are overweight. A new American Security Project report warned, “As operational demands on the U.S. Armed Forces’ reserve component increase, rising rates of … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Monday that orders Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to increase the provision of “military and national security assets” to local law enforcement officials and “determine how military and national security assets” could “most effectively be utilized to prevent crime.” In Trump’s … Read more...Read More
The Ironton Area Ministerial Association will have its annual National Day of Prayer event on Thursday. It will be noon on the steps of the Lawrence County Courthouse and feature seven local pastors to lead prayers for different aspects of American life including those in government, those serving in the military, those in the media and the … Read more...Read More
A woman has been arrested and charged with murder after allegedly fatally stabbing a firefighter paramedic in the back of an ambulance in Missouri on Sunday. According to KCTV, 38-year-old Shanetta Bossell has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder for allegedly killing Graham Hoffman, a 29-year-old firefighter paramedic. KCTV reported that the Kansas City … Read more...Read More
One person was killed on Sunday after a boat crashed into a ferry with 45 passengers and crew members, sparking a “mass casualty incident” in Clearwater, Florida. In a Monday press release, the United States Coast Guard confirmed that Coast Guard Station Sand Key and multiple partner agencies responded to a “vessel collision involving the … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials announced on Thursday that a war criminal who allegedly committed genocide in Rwanda had been arrested on Long Island, New York and charged for lying to U.S. immigration officials. In a Thursday press release, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York confirmed that 65-year-old Faustin Nsabumukunz, who … Read more...Read More
The personal information of more than 9,300 people may have been exposed in a recent data breach at health insurer Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, according to the company. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois became aware of the problem in February, according to a notice posted on the health insurer’s website. … Read more...Read More
The “pissed off” 9/11 families suing Saudi Arabia in federal court over alleged links to the terror attacks are demanding a key suspect be extradited to the U.S. to stand trial. As the Boston Herald has reported, Saudi national Omar Al Bayoumi was seen on video casing the Capitol in the summer of 1999, pointing out … Read more...Read More
Richard Wernick, 91, of Haverford, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, acclaimed conductor, retired Irving Fine Professor of Music at the University of Pennsylvania, and former consultant to conductor Ricardo Muti and the Philadelphia Orchestra, died Friday of age-associated decline at his home. Professor Wernick was prolific and celebrated as a composer. He wrote hundreds of scores over … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump suggested on Sunday that his tariff policies will result in many people experiencing a “substantially reduced” income tax or an “even completely eliminated” income tax. In a Sunday post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “When Tariffs cut in, many people’s Income Taxes will be substantially reduced, maybe even completely eliminated. Focus will … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the pilot of the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines airplane in January near the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C., ignored instructions from air traffic controllers to change course just prior to the fatal collision. The New York Times reported that Capt. Rebecca Lobach, the … Read more...Read More
Nearly 800 illegal immigrants were arrested in Florida last week during the first four days of a multi-agency effort between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials and Florida law enforcement agencies. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, ICE shared pictures from last week’s “Operation Tidal Wave,” saying, “In a first-of-its-kind partnership between state … Read more...Read More
The United States Air Force Office of Special Investigations is conducting a manhunt for a U.S. airman who has been accused of military desertion and multiple crimes involving the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse materials. In a Thursday Facebook post, the United States Air Force Office of Special Investigations announced that it was … Read more...Read More
Ring camera footage captured the moment a masked vandal threw a rock at the windshield and slashed the tires of a Cybertruck in Novato, one of the latest in a string of nationwide attacks on Tesla vehicles and the second such incident in the small Bay Area city. The vandal struck around 4:22 a.m. Saturday, … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s top economic officials dismissed investors’ fears of inflation and recession, offering no apologies for the market turmoil sparked by sweeping global tariffs and defiantly insisting a boom is on the horizon. On the heels of huge global stock market falls, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and others dug in on Sunday and … Read more...Read More
Amanda Bynes just wants to talk with her fans — at least with the ones willing to pay. The former child actor has joined OnlyFans. “I’m on onlyfans now!” Bynes wrote in an Instagram story Tuesday. “Disclaimer: I’m doing onlyfans to chat with my fans through dm’s. I won’t be posting any sleazy content. Excited … Read more...Read More
A metal detectorist in Romania set out with his machine, searching for a bit of relaxation in nature. Breaking the silence, Marius Mangeac’s machine began to beep wildly. With each signal, his heart pounded harder in his chest, he said in an April 22 Facebook post. Mangeac had found a hoard of ancient Roman coins — 1,469 silver denarii … Read more...Read More
Famed stunt pilot Rob Holland died Thursday when his plane crashed at a U.S. Air Force Base in Virginia days before an upcoming air show. The crash occurred around 11:39 a.m. when Holland’s experimental MX Aircraft MXS was approaching Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Holland was the only person aboard the two-seat aircraft. The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation of the crash, the cause of … Read more...Read More
A Wisconsin judge was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Friday morning after allegedly hiding an illegal immigrant in her jury room last week to help the illegal immigrant “evade arrest” by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials. According to a criminal complaint obtained by Fox News, Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge … Read more...Read More
Prolific Canadian-born filmmaker Ted Kotcheff, who directed the films “First Blood,” “Weekend at Bernie’s,” “Wake in Fright,” “The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz,” “Fun With Dick and Jane” and “North Dallas Forty,” in addition to a long run as an executive producer on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” has died. He was 94. Kotcheff’s daughter … Read more...Read More
Authorities fatally shot a man in Reseda on Sunday evening after he allegedly fired a gun at a Los Angeles Police Department helicopter. The deadly shooting began with a call to police around 6:25 p.m. about an assault with a deadly weapon in the 6400 block of Reseda Boulevard, according to the LAPD. Upon arriving, … Read more...Read More
Fashion model Lucy Markovic, who first gained popularity as a competitor on “Australia’s Next Top Model” before professionally modeling for luxury brands including Givenchy and Versace, has died. Elite Model Management NYC, which represented the model, announced Markovic’s death Thursday on Instagram. Markovic, remembered as a “bright shining light,” died after a “brave battle” with a rare … Read more...Read More
The man accused of causing the largest mass shooting in Michigan history in 2024 in Detroit will stand trial on 36 felonies, including first-degree murder, attempted murder and felony firearm. District Court Judge Shawn Jacque with Detroit’s 36th District Court on Monday found there was enough evidence for Demitrus Shaw to go to trial on … Read more...Read More
Justin Bieber’s team is denying reports that the pop star is in “financial distress,” in the form of $20 million tour debt. Sources told The Hollywood Reporter that the 31-year-old “Sorry” crooner owes a hefty debt to manager Scooter Braun’s company, after Bieber canceled his “Justice” world tour in 2022. As tour promoter AEG had given Bieber a $40 million advance, insiders say … Read more...Read More
Gov. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) signed a law on Thursday that will ban the manufacture of certain semiautomatic firearms and prevent Colorado residents from purchasing them without a permit and firearm training. According to a summary of the new legislation, SB25-003 prohibits the manufacture, sale, and purchase of a “specified semiautomatic firearm.” The legislation “defines a … Read more...Read More
Russia resumed military operations in Ukraine after the expiration of an Easter truce announced by President Vladimir Putin that each side accused the other of violating. The 30-hour ceasefire ordered by Putin has expired, Russia’s Defense Ministry said in a statement Monday on its Telegram channel. Putin later said in televised comments that he’s willing to consider a proposal by Kyiv to avoid strikes … Read more...Read More
A pair of killings in New York City bodegas has led workers to demand panic buttons be installed in their stores to alert police to any emergency, advocates said Friday. Fernando Mateo of the United Bodegas of America said state and city officials have promised to fund the panic buttons, but the money hasn’t materialized. … Read more...Read More
Starting in summer 2026, ammunition sold in Colorado must be kept behind counters or in locked shelves under a law signed Friday by Gov. Jared Polis. House Bill 1133 requires ammo be accessible to customers only with the help of a store employee. It also generally prohibits the sale of ammo to people under the age … Read more...Read More
Stellantis NV’s Detroit Assembly Complex plants that build Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs will pause production next week, the latest of several plant cutbacks made by the automaker in recent weeks. The Mack and Jefferson North facilities in east Detroit will halt production for the week of April 28, with Mack also scheduled … Read more...Read More
Tesla has settled a lawsuit by a worker in its Fremont electric car factory who claimed she was harassed and discriminated against because she is Black. Raina Pierce sued the automaker in 2022, alleging that her manager referred to the facility as “the plantation” and the “slave house,” and that her supervisor called her a racial … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The Vietnamese government says it is expecting a sizable U.S. presence when it marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War on April 30, despite media reports that the Trump administration told diplomats to stay away from events. … Read more...Read More
Steve Martin wasn’t being a jerk when he publicly corrected The New York Times crossword for mislabeling him as a member of the high-IQ society Mensa. The “Jerk” and “Only Murders in the Building” star shared a photo on Friday of the recent crossword clue: “Elite group whose members include Steve Martin and Geena Davis.” “Hey NYT crossword, FYI, I’m not … Read more...Read More
Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley hard-launched their relationship in an Easter Instagram post. The country musician and British actress packed on the PDA in a joint Instagram post simply captioned, “Happy Easter.” In the photo, Cyrus is seen kissing Hurley with his arm wrapped around her as the pair lean on a wooden fence on a farm. … Read more...Read More
Two Central Florida men were sentenced to 11 years in prison for trafficking guns, including AK-47 assault rifles, to smuggle out of the country, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday. Derick Yamir Perez Diaz, 22, of Orlando, and Ernesto Vazquez, 23, of Kissimmee, were sentenced after pleading guilty to conspiracy to traffic firearms, according … Read more...Read More
A father accompanying his child at a Miami-Dade cheer camp Thursday was forced to become a hero when a disgruntled man at a nearby auto mechanic shop decided to shoot a man with a shotgun, sources told The Miami Herald. Around 1 p.m., parents at Idol Cheer, a cheerleading training camp, saw a man armed … Read more...Read More
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently announced that an underwater exploration resulted in the discovery of a vintage car in the shipwreck of the USS Yorktown, which is located in the Pacific Ocean. In a Tuesday press release, the NOAA announced the recent discoveries that were made by the NOAA Ocean Exploration and … Read more...Read More
A new statewide campaign is putting gun owners on notice that it’s up to them to help prevent school and community tragedies by safely securing their firearms. The N.C. S.A.F.E. for Schools program kicked off this week to provide all 115 school districts with information to share with their families about safe storage of firearms. … Read more...Read More
Robert Crimo III will spend the rest of his life in prison for opening fire on spectators at the 2022 Highland Park Independence Day Parade. Lake County Judge Victoria Rossetti imposed the expected sentence Thursday after listening to statements from 19 survivors and loved ones of people killed in the mass shooting. He was sentenced … Read more...Read More
The U.S. will demand that Russia accept Ukraine’s right to develop its own, adequately equipped, army and defense industry as part of a peace agreement, according to people familiar with the matter, pushing back on Russia’s insistence that the country largely demilitarize as a condition to end the war. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Russia to raise the issue with President Vladimir Putin, … Read more...Read More
Sheriff Garry McFadden of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, said federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested someone at the county courthouse Wednesday. Two lawyers who saw the agents said the situation created fear and safety concerns. The sheriff witnessed the arrest, he said in a Thursday news release. “Around noon, a concerned citizen alerted me … Read more...Read More
San Diego-based fast food chain Jack in the Box announced plans this week to close up to 200 locations as part of a broader strategy to improve long-term finances. The chain offering burgers, chicken sandwiches and curly fries is the latest to shrink its footprint amid inflationary pressures and high labor costs. Popular destinations including Shake … Read more...Read More
Longtime Massachusetts Rep. Jim McGovern said Thursday his daughter Molly McGovern, “the soul of our family,” died unexpectedly while visiting a friend in Italy. The 23-year-old, who had been battling a rare form of cancer, had just completed a semester abroad in Australia, her father said in a statement. “Molly radiated pure joy,” McGovern wrote in a tribute on X from the … Read more...Read More
Internet company Yahoo Inc. — backed by owner Apollo Global Management Inc. — would bid for the Chrome web browser if a federal court orders Google to divest it as a remedy for maintaining an illegal monopoly, a senior executive said. Brian Provost, the general manager for Yahoo Search, testified Thursday during Google’s trial in Washington that his company estimates the browser would … Read more...Read More
When promoter and convicted fraudster Billy McFarland sought to revive his infamous Fyre Festival this year, he wanted to do it “with honesty, transparency, relentless effort, and creativity.” Now, Fyre Festival 2 is indefinitely postponed, and McFarland seeks to distance himself from the event, putting the Fyre brand up for sale. “This brand is bigger … Read more...Read More
Actress Lindsay Lohan’s dad, Michael Lohan, has been sentenced to nine months behind bars for violating his probation earlier this year, in connection with allegedly assaulting estranged wife Kate Major. A judge sentenced the 64-year-old Lohan, whose domestic disputes with Majors date back to at least 2011, on Wednesday in Florida, TMZ reports. Lohan will receive 38 days’ credit for … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The British government says a new state-owned renewable energy company will not be allowed to source solar panels made with Chinese slave labor. The government announced Wednesday that it will introduce an amendment to ensure that the planned company, Great British … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday that North Korea’s nuclear weapons program has grown “exponentially,” and urged talks between Washington and Pyongyang. Since taking office in January, U.S. President Donald Trump has said the U.S. is in … Read more...Read More
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced last week that it discovered $382 million in fraudulent unemployment payments that have been distributed since 2020, with the overwhelming majority of the unemployment fraud linked to the Democrat-controlled states of New York, California, and Massachusetts. In a Thursday post on X, formerly Twitter, DOGE tweeted, “California, New … Read more...Read More
Over 14,000 U.S. and Filipino soldiers are participating in joint military exercises described as a “full battle test” amid increased tension with China in the South China Sea. According to Reuters, the annual Balikatan exercises started on Monday and will continue through May 9. The outlet noted that the exercises will feature the U.S. HIMARS … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that Chinese nationals are trying to smuggle military equipment, such as body armor and tactical gear, out of Russia as Russia’s war with Ukraine continues. Izvestia, a Russian state-controlled media outlet, cited anonymous sources in a report on Monday regarding an increased number of attempts by Chinese nationals to smuggle military … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have arrested over 200 terrorists or suspected terrorists under President Donald Trump’s administration’s deportation efforts. According to The New York Post, ICE officials have arrested 219 confirmed terrorists and suspected terrorists since the 47th president’s inauguration in January. According to Department of Homeland Security … Read more...Read More
Sophie Nyweide, a former child actor whose brief career in the late aughts to early 2010s included roles in films “Mammoth,” “Noah” and “Bella,” has died. Nyweide died April 14 in her home state of Vermont, her family announced in a Legacy.com obituary published last week. “Creative, athletic and wise beyond her years, Sophie accomplished … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth threatened to “polygraph” two top U.S. military officials. ABC News reported that it confirmed a new Wall Street Journal report that claimed the secretary of defense issued a “polygraph” threat to two top U.S. military officials in at least two different meetings amid issues with … Read more...Read More
An investigation is underway after an aerobatic pilot was killed in an “experimental” aircraft crash at Joint Base Langley-Eustis on Thursday. A Facebook statement released on Rob Holand Aerosports page identified Rob Holand as the aerobatic pilot killed in Thursday’s crash at Langley Air Force Base. The New York Post reported that the crash involving … Read more...Read More
A former New Mexico judge and his wife were arrested on Thursday after law enforcement officials discovered that they were harboring an alleged member of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang. According to KTSM, Special Agent in Charge for Homeland Security Investigations El Paso confirmed that law enforcement officials arrested former New Mexico Judge Joel … Read more...Read More
The Trump administration urged a federal appellate court in Washington on Tuesday to allow the U.S. military to implement a ban on transgender people serving, telling the judges the government plans to fight the issue to the Supreme Court in a separate case. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, after hearing oral arguments, … Read more...Read More
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin lost her defamation case against The New York Times on Tuesday for the third time, a high-stakes suit that First Amendment advocates worry could lead to the paring away of protections for the press. Jurors found the newspaper not liable for defamation less than three hours into their deliberations following a weeklong trial. The former … Read more...Read More
Legendary amateur golf Jay Sigel died on Saturday at the age of 81 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. According to the United States Golf Association (USGA), Sigel was considered to be the best American amateur golfer since World War II. The legendary golfer won two U.S. Amateur titles and three U.S. Mid-Amateur championships. Additionally, … Read more...Read More
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard referred “two intelligence community leakers” to the Trump administration’s Department of Justice on Wednesday for criminal prosecution for allegedly leaking classified information to the news media. An Office of the Director of National Intelligence official told Fox News that the two intelligence community professionals referred to the Department of Justice … Read more...Read More
A new Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) report claims that Venezuelan government officials “likely facilitate” the migration of dangerous Tren de Aragua gang members from Venezuela to the United States in an effort to destabilize the United States. Fox News reported that a senior Trump administration official shared unclassified parts of the FBI’s classified intelligence … Read more...Read More
The Drug Enforcement Administration Seattle Field Division announced on Tuesday that 46 Honduran nationals linked to the Sinaloa Cartel were arrested for drug trafficking in a series of “drug enforcement missions” in Portland, Oregon, over the last few months. In a Tuesday press release, the Drug Enforcement Administration Seattle Field Division announced “a multi-agency fentanyl enforcement … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s administration has warned that there could be “serious consequences” regarding Russia’s plan to build a naval base in Sudan. A U.S. State Department spokesperson told Fox News, “The United States is aware of the reported deal between Russia and the SAF [Sudanese Armed Forces] on establishing a Russian naval facility on Sudan’s … Read more...Read More
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he’d like to meet Donald Trump at the Vatican on Saturday where global leaders will attend the funeral of Pope Francis. The Ukrainian leader’s push for a meeting with Trump comes just days after the American president warned he was ready to walk away from efforts to end the war in Ukraine if a deal can’t be reached soon. Speaking … Read more...Read More
Roy Thomas Baker, the hitmaking record producer behind some of the biggest and most proudly polished songs and albums of the rock era — including Queen’s chart-topping, multipart “Bohemian Rhapsody” — died April 12 at his home in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. He was 78. His death was announced by a spokesperson, Bob Merlis, who … Read more...Read More
Ye, formerly Kanye West, was ranting early Tuesday on social media, continuing what he started Monday with a revelation of childhood sex acts allegedly performed on an unnamed male cousin. The rapper rolled from that sentiment into pleas for more access to his children, claiming he hasn’t seen his son Saint “this year.” In the process, he accused A-list … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Air Force announced a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile test earlier this year to demonstrate the country’s “strong, credible nuclear deterrent.” In a February press release, the Air Force confirmed that a joint team of Vandenberg Space Force Base Guardians and Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental … Read more...Read More
Egypt and China are conducting military drills in Egyptian airspace after launching the “Eagles of Civilization 2025” on April 19. Last week, China’s Ministry of National Defense published a press release, saying, “According to the consensus between the Chinese and Egyptian militaries, the Chinese PLA Air Force will send a detachment to Egypt to take … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that President Donald Trump’s administration is considering a $5,000 “baby bonus” and other proposals to increase the marriage rate and birth rate in the United States and reverse the decline in births that the country has experienced in recent years. The New York Times reported that White House aides have been … Read more...Read More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dakota Meyer, a recipient of the Medal of Honor, recently reenlisted with the U.S. Marine Corps. According to a recent U.S. Marine Corps press release, Meyer served in the Marines from 2006 to 2010. The press release noted that Meyer was deployed twice to the Middle East prior to his honorable … Read more...Read More
Excavations in the courtyard of the University of Gloucestershire’s City Campus have revealed new details about the history of a medieval church that once stood in its place — and the people buried there. The university purchased a department store in downtown Gloucestershire in 2021 with a goal of transforming it into a campus building with shared … Read more...Read More
The body of a Las Vegas equine veterinarian missing since early April was found Friday at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, authorities confirmed Monday. The National Park Service said in a statement that a body was discovered Friday near the Boulder Islands within Lake Mead. The body was recovered and identified the next day … Read more...Read More
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans to reorganize what he called a “bloated” State Department, vowing Tuesday to cut programs and close offices but stopping short of a proposed executive order that outlined even more drastic changes. The top U.S. diplomat circulated a new organizational chart that would downgrade the office that oversees democracy and human rights. It would … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s Department of Education announced on Monday that the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) will be resuming student loan payments next month in a major reversal from former President Joe Biden’s administration. In a Monday press release, the U.S. Department of Education confirmed that student loan payments will restart on May 5 … Read more...Read More
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi hosted the first meeting Tuesday for the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias following President Donald Trump’s executive order to eradicate anti-Christian bias in the federal government. Announcing the purpose of the multi-agency task force on Tuesday, Bondi said, “Together, this task force will identify any unlawful anti-Christian policies, practices, … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration announced plans on Tuesday to implement policies that will “phase out all petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the nation’s food supply.” In a Tuesday press release, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that it would be working to “revoke … Read more...Read More
At least two Venezuelan immigrants who were detained by ICE and deported from the U.S. have completely disappeared, their families said Tuesday. Relatives of Neiyerver Adrian Leon Rengel, 27, spoke with the Miami Herald, while family and friends of Ricardo Prada Vasquez, 32, told his story to the New York Times. Leon Rengel arrived in the U.S. in June 2023 and was allowed to remain in the … Read more...Read More
A 103-year-old, single-lane bridge that leads to Mount Rainier National Park and the Carbon River Ranger Station is permanently closed due to safety concerns, the Washington State Department of Transportation said in a news release on Tuesday. This closure stops public access from state Route 165 to popular areas such as Mowich Lake, Spray Park, … Read more...Read More
Attorneys general from about 30 states, including Missouri, say the popular DNA testing company 23andMe shouldn’t be allowed to decide on its own how to handle the genetic data of its 15 million customers as the company goes through bankruptcy. The states are asking the court to appoint an independent consumer privacy ombudsman and a … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump said he had no intention of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell despite his frustration with the central bank not moving more quickly to slash interest rates. “Never did,” Trump told reporters on Tuesday. “The press runs away with things. No, I have no intention of firing him. I would like to see him be a … Read more...Read More
Third time might be the charm for the big cat charmer — Joe Exotic announced Tuesday that he’s married again, this time to a fellow inmate. The 62-year-old “Tiger King” star, real name Joseph Allen Maldonado, announced Tuesday on social media that he and his fiance had tied the knot. “Never been more proud of someone. … Read more...Read More
Conservative pundit Ann Coulter appeared to link Vice President JD Vance’s Easter Sunday visit to the Vatican with the death of Pope Francis. “Good work, JD,” Coulter posted on X Monday. The 88-year-old pontiff, largely viewed as more liberal than his predecessors, died Monday morning. He’d been hospitalized in poor health with pneumonia and bronchitis weeks before his meeting with … Read more...Read More
Germany’s Ministry of Defense recently announced a new partnership with Israel’s defense industry to aid the modernization of the German military by procuring a significant number of loitering munitions, also known as suicide drones. According to Globes, Israel is currently the world leader in supplying suicide drones. The outlet noted that the Israeli company UVision … Read more...Read More
New York Police Department officials reportedly arrested an “emotionally disturbed person” at Trump Tower in New York City on Monday. According to The Associated Press, law enforcement officials confirmed that a 30-year-old individual was arrested inside Trump Tower after officials responded to a report of a disorderly individual on an “elevated surface” at Trump Tower. … Read more...Read More
U.S. Northern Command announced on Monday that the United States military has been authorized to “detain” illegal immigrants along the southern border between the United States and Mexico as part of President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration. In a Monday press release, U.S. Northern Command said that service members have been “delegated the authority … Read more...Read More
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced on Monday that former Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) has been referred to the Department of Justice for potential criminal prosecution by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi for “making false statements to Congress” regarding the “COVID-19 nursing home disaster and the ensuing cover-up” in the state of New … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump said he and first lady Melania Trump would attend the funeral of Pope Francis, embarking on the first foreign trip of his second term to honor the late spiritual leader. “Melania and I will be going to the funeral of Pope Francis, in Rome. We look forward to being there!” Trump said Monday in a post to his Truth … Read more...Read More
Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay $300 million to settle allegations that it filled millions of invalid prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances and illegally billed federal programs such as Medicare for those medications, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday. The federal government had alleged that Deerfield, Illinois-based Walgreens filled prescriptions with “egregious red flags,” according … Read more...Read More
With gold prices at record highs, jewelry collectors are in meltdown mode. For weeks, they’ve been scouring their homes and cracking open their safes to retrieve vintage necklaces, family heirlooms and other expensive pieces containing the precious metal that can be melted for cash. “It happens with every gold spike,” said Jeff Clark, a market … Read more...Read More
Kanye West detailed a years-long sexual relationship with an unnamed cousin in his latest social media outburst. In a post on X, Ye claims his new song “Cousins” is about how he and a now-incarcerated cousin sexually experimented with each other when they were children. “This song is called COUSINS about my cousin that’s locked in … Read more...Read More
A new Florida Senate bill would allow homeowners in the state to use “reasonable force” to take down drones that violate a homeowner’s right to privacy. According to Fox News, the Florida bill provides additional regulations regarding the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and increases the number of locations that are protected against drone … Read more...Read More
The Pentagon announced on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration is reducing the number of U.S. troops in Syria to “less than a thousand” in the “coming months.” In a Friday statement released by the Department of Defense, Sean Parnell, chief spokesman for the Pentagon, said, “Recognizing the success the United States has had against … Read more...Read More
Protesters advocating for transgender male athletes to continue participating in girls’ sports chanted “Hail Satan” at a California board meeting last Thursday. According to Fox News, last week’s Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) board meeting in San Bernardino County, California, included multiple speeches by protesters on opposite sides of the transgender sports issue. The … Read more...Read More
The Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis died on Monday morning at the age of 88 following his recent health struggles, including an extended hospitalization with pneumonia. According to CNN, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis died early Monday morning at his Casa Santa Marta residence at the Vatican. In a statement obtained by Fox News, … Read more...Read More
Two dozen people called 911 after seeing a Cessna 310R crash and explode near Interstate 95 in a busy area of Boca Raton on Friday morning. The plane experienced a mechanical issue shortly after taking off from the Boca airport just after 10 a.m., officials said. While trying to return to the airport, the plane crashed just short of where the pilot intended to … Read more...Read More
The FBI is now investigating a jewelry heist that involved thieves tunneling through multiple walls to break into a downtown Los Angeles jewelry store over the weekend. Millions of dollars in gold and jewels were stolen from a downtown jeweler’s two enormous safes after burglars tunneled into the Broadway shop through multiple reinforced walls, police … Read more...Read More
A downtown alderman’s push for a stricter curfew to curb “teen takeovers” could face tweaks before a vote as soon as Wednesday. Ald. Brian Hopkins promised once again Tuesday to move forward on his bid for an 8 p.m. curfew for teens downtown, two hours earlier than the current citywide rule. But he said he’s … Read more...Read More
An Idaho teenager with autism who was hospitalized for a week after being shot by police died over the weekend. The Bannock County Coroner’s Office confirmed to the Idaho Statesman that Victor Perez, who was physically impaired, died after four officers from the Pocatello Police Department shot him several times outside his home last week. His family took him off … Read more...Read More
Vice President J.D. Vance warned on Tuesday that it is “not good” for Europe to be “the permanent security vassal of the United States.” During a Tuesday interview with UnHerd, Vance said, “Europe’s entire security infrastructure, for my entire life, has been subsidized by the United States of America.” Vance told UnHerd that besides the … Read more...Read More
Sean Kingston has posted bail and is no longer behind bars, after the rapper and his mother were found guilty in their $1 million federal fraud case late last month. A lawyer for the 35-year-old “Beautiful Girls” singer, born Kisean Anderson, told TMZ on Tuesday that Kingston’s $100,000 bond “has been posted and he is in the process of … Read more...Read More
A former Victoria’s Secret employee said she was sexually harassed by the lingerie department manager at a Philadelphia store, according to a lawsuit. And when she reported her experience, she alleges, she was retaliated against during her shifts and ignored by company higher-ups. The claims were laid out in a lawsuit that was filed last month in … Read more...Read More
Over 50 countries want to negotiate with Donald Trump on the duties announced by the President of the United States. The 10% tariffs, the lowest, came into effect on Saturday, April 5th. The highest, including the 20% duties adopted against the European Union (and Italy), will be formally introduced from Wednesday, April 9th. In the last 24 hours, conflicting signals have arrived from Washington through … Read more...Read More
A Georgia man is accused of threatening to harm Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and her family, prosecutors said Monday. Aliakbar Mohammad Amin, 25, of Lilburn, was arrested Friday and charged with transmitting interstate threats after he allegedly sent text messages that stated how Gabbard and her family are “going to die soon” and that he will “personally do … Read more...Read More
Michael Yan, co-founder and CEO of Simplify, is on a mission to transform the job search process using artificial intelligence. After experiencing firsthand the frustrations of job hunting — applying to over 100 positions per cycle, manually entering repetitive information, and struggling to stay organized — Yan and his team set out to create a … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A Ukrainian commander whose unit held off daily Russian assaults while trapped in freezing ruins for more than a month says his team held on by finding strength they never knew they had. Bohdan Kushnir had intended to make a … Read more...Read More
Luigi Mangione was indicted on federal murder charges in the shooting of a UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive, paving the way for U.S. prosecutors to pursue the death penalty against him. Mangione’s federal case has now been assigned to a U.S. judge, who will rule on disputes in the case and oversee a trial. Mangione has separately been charged by New York state prosecutors with … Read more...Read More
Actor Haley Joel Osment’s recent trip to a California ski resort included more than just snowy slopes: a run-in with law officials and his arrest were also in store. The 37-year-old “Blink Twice” and “The Sixth Sense” star was arrested April 8 on suspicion of public intoxication and possession of an unidentified controlled substance in … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers started digging this week for military junk from World War II that is buried beneath the yards of hundreds of homes in South Patrick Shores, Florida, amid concerns that the military junk could be linked to an alleged cancer cluster in the community. According to The Independent, residents of … Read more...Read More
The North American Aerospace Defense Command confirmed on Tuesday that Russian warplanes were “detected and tracked” off the coast of Alaska on Monday. In a Tuesday press release, U.S. officials said, “The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on April … Read more...Read More
A five-person jury decided Walton Funeral Home should be compensated roughly $350,000 for a Dominion Energy permanent easement on its property for high voltage power lines. The verdict came Thursday at the end of a four-day eminent domain trial in Virginia Beach Circuit Court with Judge Scott Flax presiding. The trial was held because the funeral home owner and the power company had … Read more...Read More
The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog said talks between Iran and the U.S. are at a “crucial stage” and warned they have limited time to resolve their years-long standoff. “There is a possibility of a good outcome but nothing is guaranteed,” Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said in comments recorded during a visit to Tehran on Thursday … Read more...Read More
The organizers of the embattled Fyre Festival 2 announced the event has been postponed indefinitely and refunds were being issued. “The event has been postponed and a new date will be announced,” a message sent to ticket buyers read, according to ABC News. “We have issued you a refund. Once the new date is announced, at that time, you … Read more...Read More
The cause of death of Michelle Trachtenberg, who was found dead in her luxury Midtown Manhattan apartment in February, has been determined, the Daily News has learned. The actor died from complications of diabetes, according to the New York City’s Medical Examiner’s Office. Trachtenberg, 39, was found unresponsive by her mother in her apartment near Columbus Circle around 8 a.m. … Read more...Read More
An American pastor and missionary who was kidnapped in South Africa last week was rescued on Tuesday after three suspects were killed in a shootout with police officials. In a Wednesday press release, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation announced, “A multi-disciplinary law enforcement operation led by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, known as … Read more...Read More
A 22-year-old from Riverside and a 28-year-old from Fresno were identified Thursday, April 17, as the two Marines killed earlier this week when their vehicle rolled over on a road in New Mexico during a convoy movement to El Paso, Texas. Lance Cpl. Albert A. Aguilera, of Riverside, and Lance Cpl. Marcelino M. Gamino of Fresno, both combat engineers, died in the morning crash on Tuesday, April 15. They were among Camp … Read more...Read More
The son of a Leon County Sheriff’s deputy killed two people at Florida State University and wounded six others on Thursday after gaining access to his mother’s handgun and going on a campus rampage, police said. The shooter, identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, was shot by officers and taken into custody before being transported to … Read more...Read More
An American citizen was shot and killed by a passenger Thursday during his attempt to hijack a plane in Belize. The incident occurred aboard a Tropic Air Belize flight with 13 other passengers onboard when Akinyela Sawa Taylor tried to take over the aircraft at knifepoint after it took off from Corozal toward Belize City. He demanded more fuel for … Read more...Read More
Colin Gray, the father of the Apalachee High School shooting suspect, won’t face a jury from Barrow County, where the shooting took place, a judge ruled on Thursday. Gray, through his attorneys, had made a request to have the trial moved almost a month ago, citing Barrow County as a community where a feeling is “strongly set against him.” Barrow … Read more...Read More
Three congressmen from the House Committee on Energy and Commerce are raising concerns over data privacy weeks after the genetic testing company 23andMe filed for bankruptcy, putting millions of customers’ personal information up for sale. The Republican representatives — Brett Guthrie from Kentucky, Gus Bilirakis from Florida and Gary Palmer from Alaska — sent a … Read more...Read More
The United States’ escalating trade war with China could hit Boeing’s future orders and deliveries, according to new reports Tuesday. China has reportedly ordered its airlines not to take future deliveries of Boeing planes or purchase aircraft-related equipment and parts from U.S. companies, according to a Bloomberg article Tuesday, citing anonymous sources. The Chinese government also reportedly … Read more...Read More
A 32-year-old father of two was “nearly decapitated in front of his wife” earlier this month by a “hatchet-wielding menace” in Tucson, Arizona. A GiveSendGo fundraiser page states, “A father of two was nearly decapitated in front of his wife and left in critical condition by a hatchet-wielding menace as the couple were in the … Read more...Read More
Popular Gen Z retailer Revolve is facing a $50 million lawsuit alleging that the brand’s social media marketing tactics deceived at least a million consumers. A class-action lawsuit, filed Friday in California Central District Court, accuses the Cerritos-based online retailer of violating federal trade law by operating an advertising “scheme” in which influencers disguised paid … Read more...Read More
A new body camera video released by law enforcement officials shows officials discovering the dead bodies of Gene Hackman, a legendary Oscar-winning actor, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, in their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in February. According to Fox News, Santa Fe Fire Chief Brian Moya confirmed that officials were able to immediately … Read more...Read More
Five Below, the 1,500-store chain that grew rapidly by selling cheap sunglasses, LED watches, and many other brightly colored Chinese-made items has paused its Chinese imports, citing the rapid rise in U.S. tariffs that have more than doubled costs on new inventory. “In order to ensure maximum flexibility, we proactively paused orders from China, given the escalation in … Read more...Read More
Two U.S. Marines were killed and another was hospitalized in “serious condition” on Tuesday in a “vehicle accident” that occurred near the southern border between the United States and Mexico. In a Tuesday press release shared by U.S. Northern Command on X, formerly Twitter, Joint Task Force Southern Border Public Affairs announced, “Three service members … Read more...Read More
If “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” director Chris Columbus had his way, Donald Trump would be removed from the classic film. The award-winning filmmaker, also known for “Mrs. Doubtfire” and the “Harry Potter” film series, said the President’s 7 second appearance in the 1992 movie has “become this curse. It’s become an albatross … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Military leaders from several nations are quietly holding under-the-radar talks at the headquarters of the Turkish Navy in Ankara this week, focusing on Black Sea security in the event of a cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine. The meetings come days after two … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. In a rare sign of public dissent, three pro-democracy banners hung on an overpass in China’s southwestern city of Chengdu early Tuesday morning, according to a prominent citizen journalist on X. The display appeared to be inspired by ‘Bridge Man’ Peng Lifa, who … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The U.S. has imposed restrictions on the export of Nvidia’s H20 chips to China, tightening its grip on advanced AI technology trade with Beijing as part of Washington’s strategy to pressure China amid an ongoing tariff battle. Nvidia, a global leader … Read more...Read More
The Department of Defense confirmed on Tuesday that one of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s top advisors was placed on administrative leave and escorted out of the Pentagon due to an “unauthorized disclosure” of information. An anonymous U.S. defense official told Reuters on Tuesday that Dan Caldwell, a Pentagon advisor who previously worked for Hegseth at … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s administration referred Democratic New York Attorney General Letitia James to the U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday for potential mortgage fraud prosecution. According to documents obtained by “The Ingraham Angle” on Fox News, the Federal Housing Finance Agency sent a criminal referral to the Justice Department on Tuesday regarding reporters of mortgage … Read more...Read More
Five students were hospitalized after being shot by a teenage suspect at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas, Texas, on Tuesday. The teenage suspect later turned himself in following the shooting. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by WFAA, 17-year-old Tracy Haynes, a student at Wilmer-Hutchins, has been identified as the suspect responsible for Tuesday’s school … Read more...Read More
Iran warned against any military aggression while reiterating its commitment to regional peace and a civilian nuclear program in its official response to a recent letter by U.S. President Donald Trump, a senior Iranian military official said. Trump last month told Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a letter that his country had two months to reach a new nuclear … Read more...Read More
Donald Trump’s annual physical examination found that the 78-year-old president was “fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State.” There were “no abnormalities in his mental status, cranial nerves, motor and sensory function, reflexes, gait and balance,” the White House physician, Sean P. Barbabella, wrote in a memo released Sunday, adding that Trump … Read more...Read More
Actor Eric Dane, best known for his roles on “Grey’s Anatomy” and more recently on “Euphoria,” reportedly has ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The actor shared his diagnosis with People on Thursday, saying that he feels “fortunate” to be able to continue to work, and that he will return to the set of “Euphoria” next week. “I am … Read more...Read More
The Department of Defense highlighted the importance of military health care with regard to “force lethality” and military readiness in an update shared on Monday. In an update shared by Military Health System Communications, Stephen Ferrara, who was appointed in January and is currently fulfilling the responsibilities of the assistant secretary of defense for health … Read more...Read More
The Trump administration backed away Tuesday from comments by its top Middle East envoy that the U.S. will focus on restricting Iran’s uranium enrichment and missile capability rather than dismantling its entire nuclear program. “This is going to be much about verification on the enrichment program, and then ultimately verification on weaponization,” the envoy, Steve Witkoff, told Fox News Monday, adding that Iran must … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that a Washington State University instructor and another university employee were arrested after assaulting a student in February for wearing a hat in support of President Donald Trump. According to Turning Point USA’s Frontlines, Jay Sani, a student at Washington State University, said he was assaulted in February outside “The Coug” … Read more...Read More
Ukraine said more than two dozen people were killed and scores injured after Russian missiles struck the city of Sumy, days after U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war. Two ballistic missiles hit the center of the city, in northeastern Ukraine, on Palm Sunday morning, the city’s regional administration said on its Telegram channel. At least 34 … Read more...Read More
A Navy buddy of doomed helicopter pilot Seankese “Sean” Johnson said he doubts the chopper crashed into the Hudson River Thursday simply because it ran out of gas. Remi Adeleke, 42, a 13-year Navy SEAL veteran, suspects a “maintenance issue” is at the root of the deadly crash, which claimed the lives of Johnson and a family of five from Spain. “Even if … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Justice Department announced on Monday that the suspect behind the recent “arson attacks” against the Republican Party of New Mexico’s headquarters and the Tesla Albuquerque Showroom has been arrested by the FBI and charged by the Justice Department. In a Monday press release, the Justice Department said federal charges had been filed against … Read more...Read More
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has alleged that a 17-year-old linked to a “Satanic cult” was plotting to assassinate President Donald Trump alongside accomplices in Ukraine and Russia. A recent FBI affidavit claims that 17-year-old Nikita Casap, who has been charged with murdering his mother and stepfather, was plotting an assassination attempt against Trump. … Read more...Read More
The family of the 17-year-old suspect who was arrested after fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas, earlier this month has revealed that it plans to use the funds raised for the suspect’s defense to move to a different house and hire security amid allegations of racist threats … Read more...Read More
An illegal immigrant was convicted by a jury on Monday of raping and murdering Rachel Morin, a 37-year-old woman and mother of five children, in August of 2023. According to Fox 5, Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador, was found guilty of first-degree rape, first-degree murder, third-degree sexual offense, and kidnapping by … Read more...Read More
Primary care teams at Hampton VA Medical Center are operating above capacity as they work to keep up with growing veteran enrollment — leaving staff overburdened and struggling with burnout, according to a recent federal watchdog report. Facility leaders set the number of patients assigned to a care team at 110% capacity in early 2024 to keep up … Read more...Read More
A 17-year-old from Wisconsin is accused of killing his parents as part of an extremist plot to assassinate President Donald Trump, authorities said. Nikita Casap, 17, is charged with conspiracy, presidential assassination and weapons of mass destruction in federal court and two counts of homicide, two counts of hiding a corpse, two counts of theft, driving a vehicle … Read more...Read More
Alice Tan Ridley, a singer who shared her powerful vocals on the New York City subway before performing on “America’s Got Talent” and the mother of Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe, has died. Ridley died March 25 in New York City, her family announced in an obituary published on the Sconiers Funeral Home website. A cause of … Read more...Read More
A male suspect was arrested after allegedly setting Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion on fire while the governor’s family was asleep early on Sunday morning. According to a probable cause affidavit released by Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo, “an individual attacked the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg while Governor Shapiro and his family were … Read more...Read More
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently announced that the owner of a sushi restaurant in New Jersey was arrested after being convicted as an “unregistered foreign agent” working for the Chinese government. In a recent press release, ICE announced that officials had “apprehended a Chinese national who was convicted of illegally acting as an … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump issued a memorandum on Friday to put the U.S. military in control of a 60-foot strip of land along the southern border between the United States and Mexico. Friday’s memorandum, titled “Military Mission for Sealing the Southern Border of the United States and Repelling Invasions,” orders Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Defense … Read more...Read More
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced on Thursday that the Pentagon is cutting $5.1 billion in Department of Defense contracts as part of the next wave of “wasteful spending” identified by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). On Thursday, the Department of Defense announced that Hegseth had signed a memorandum directing the “termination” of $5.1 billion … Read more...Read More
Most lay people wouldn’t know that honor guard work at military grave sites involves more than donning a freshly pressed uniform and white gloves. But the Meriden Antique Veterans Honor Guard Post #1 members know all the potential pitfalls — including the sinking soil at cemeteries when it’s wet, storing the rifles in the van and how … Read more...Read More
Soulja Boy was ordered on Thursday to pay $4 million in damages after being found liable in a sexual assault case brought forward by a woman who previously worked as his assistant. The “Crank That” rapper, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, was accused of sexual and physical violence in a lawsuit originally filed in January 2021. The … Read more...Read More
Gov. Jared Polis signed a sweeping gun-control measure into law Thursday, the culmination of years of effort by advocates and progressive Democrats to limit the sale of high-powered semiautomatic weapons in Colorado. Starting next summer, Coloradans will have to pass a background check and a training course before they can purchase a swath of semiautomatic … Read more...Read More
A suspect in the homicides of three people found in a burning vehicle in Detroit will stay in jail while a federal gun case is pending against him and amid an ongoing investigation into the deaths. Edward Delorean Redding, 29, of River Rouge on Thursday consented to detention three days after being arrested by federal … Read more...Read More
Nicky Katt, a character actor who costarred in Richard Linklater’s indie classic “Dazed and Confused” and the Fox series “Boston Public,” has died. He was 54. Katt’s death was confirmed Saturday by his lawyer John Sloss. The cause of death was not disclosed. Born May 11, 1970, in South Dakota, Katt started out as a … Read more...Read More
Actor Manuel Masalva, known for his work in Netflix’s “Narcos: Mexico,” is hospitalized in a medically induced coma in Dubai after contracting a highly infectious bacteria while vacationing. Manager Jaime Jaramillo Espinosa confirmed to the Los Angeles Times that the 43-year-old had been in the Philippines but arrived in the United Arab Emirates city on March 18 when he began having “internal discomfort and pain” that worsened. Masalva … Read more...Read More
Tracey Ingleston has thought about his brother every day for the last 55 years. On March 29, 1970, U.S. Army Sgt. Staret “Star” John Ingleston was killed in the Vietnam War. The 20-year-old was one of 14 American lives lost in an attack by North Vietnamese forces that morning at Firebase Jay in the southwest part of the country. Speaking with … Read more...Read More
Michael Hurley, the eccentric singer and songwriter who pioneered the “freak-folk” movement and inspired generations of artists, has died. He was 83. “It is with a resounding sadness that the Hurley family announces the recent sudden passing of the inimitable Michael Hurley,” Hurley’s family said in a statement to Rolling Stone. “The ‘Godfather of freak folk’ … Read more...Read More
Witnesses reported exploding vehicles, gunshots and a suspect fleeing from a Las Vegas Tesla service center to a nearby getaway car, according to a series of recently released 911 calls. “There is a person that’s setting off cars, exploding them. It’s literally in flames, and I think he might be armed, because he’s firing shots,” one of … Read more...Read More
A rain-swollen stream left about 50 hikers stranded overnight at a Kauai waterfall, Hawaii rescuers reported. The hikers called for help from the Kalalau Trail at about 11:55 a.m. Thursday, April 3, the Kaua‘i Fire Department said in a news release. “When they got up to the waterfall, they turned around and this one guy … Read more...Read More
When David Siegel bought the then-LVH hotel-casino in 2014, he was advised it would be wise to shut down the hotel for extensive upgrades. Siegel authorized the work. But he wasn’t locking the doors as the hotel turned over to the Westgate. “That would have put 2,000 people out of work, and we thought we’ll … Read more...Read More
A convicted rapist has been rearrested in Ventura on suspicion of spray-painting swastikas throughout the city and then documenting the hate crimes on social media in an effort to sow fear, authorities said. John Williams, 30, was arrested Sunday and booked at the Ventura County Jail on suspicion of vandalism, a hate crime and a … Read more...Read More
Police arrested a man who stabbed a 57-year-old woman in the face early Friday morning at the World Trade Center Memorial, cops said. Just before 2 a.m. Amir Thompson walked up to the victim near Liberty St. and Greenwich St. in lower Manhattan and reportedly said, “I know you from somewhere,” before punching her and then stabbing her … Read more...Read More
A 14-year-old accused of gunning down a pair of New Jersey police officers, killing one of them, is expected to be tried as an adult in the shooting. The unidentified teen is facing counts including murder, attempted murder and possession of illegal weapons in connection with the gun battle in Newark last month, culminating in the shooting death … Read more...Read More
A San Diego Superior Court judge has issued a ruling that bars a Texas-based company from selling and marketing in California a computer-controlled milling machine designed to make untraceable “ghost guns,” with the decision marking the third significant victory for San Diego County in the early stages of its lawsuit against the company. The county’s … Read more...Read More
Actor Jay North, who as a child star personified mischief as “Dennis the Menace,” has died. He was 73. His death Sunday after years of contending with colon cancer was announced by longtime family friend Laurie Jacobson on social media, and confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter by his “Dennis the Menace” co-star Jeannie Russell. Russell, who played Dennis’s friend Margaret Wade on the comedy … Read more...Read More
Sgt. Joe Harris lived a beautiful life. He sailed to earth on numerous missions as a member of the U.S. Army’s first all-Black paratrooper battalion during World War II, the 555th, aptly nicknamed the “Triple Nickles.” At his funeral service on Saturday, friends, families and uniformed members of the military danced and sang to honor Harris, believed to be … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s administration issued an emergency order on Friday targeting a 25% increase in logging quotas following multiple wildfire disasters in recent months. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an emergency order on Friday to increase timber production in the United States and designate an “emergency situation on National Forest System lands.” Department of … Read more...Read More
On the outskirts of Lima, Peru, locals stumbled upon some dusty items in a vacant lot. They didn’t know it at the time, but they’d just discovered a cache of 500-year-old treasures. Locals in Puente Piedra district alerted officials about some historic-looking artifacts in an empty lot, Peru’s Ministry of Culture said in an April 7 news release. A joint … Read more...Read More
Colorado State Patrol investigators are searching for suspects after about 600 pounds of marijuana scheduled to be destroyed were stolen from a evidence trailer last week, according to the agency. The theft was discovered Friday morning when an evidence technician was conducting a property walkthrough of the Arapahoe County facility, according to a news release from Colorado State Patrol. … Read more...Read More
Andrew Tate, the right-wing provocateur accused of rape and sex trafficking in Romania, allegedly ordered a woman into submission as he pointed a gun at her face, according to a new civil lawsuit in which four women accuse the self-proclaimed misogynist of rape, assault and coercive control between 2013 and 2015. The 38-year-old dual U.S. and U.K. citizen allegedly put … Read more...Read More
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., on Thursday accused a Democratic colleague of being disingenuous for blocking President Donald Trump’s State Department nominees after calling Tuberville a “maniac” for holding up military promotions under Joe Biden’s presidency. “It’s all for show up here,” Tuberville tweeted in response to a story on the holds placed by Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii. “Theatre. Fake outrage.” … Read more...Read More
A Gambian man accused of torturing people during a dictatorship in the West African country will stand trial in Denver this week in a first-of-its-kind case in the United States. Michael Correa, 45, will become the first non-U.S.-citizen to stand trial in an American federal court for torture committed abroad when his 10-day jury trial … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Some North Korean hospitals are posting prices for treatment and medicine in a break from past practice that suggests authorities are abandoning the goal of providing free health care, sources in the country have told Radio Free Asia. The communist country’s … Read more...Read More
Three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano traded his fire suit for a flak jacket as Mission 600 kicked off its 2025 campaign with a visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune on Tuesday. Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Mission 600 is an annual campaign that pairs drivers and regional military bases as a build up to the Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial … Read more...Read More
Federal prosecutors Tuesday charged a River Rouge man with a gun crime and said he is a suspect in the homicides of three people found in a burning vehicle in Detroit. The case against Edward Delorean Redding, 29, was filed two days after the remains of three people were found when firefighters responded to a … Read more...Read More
China retaliated against new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump by announcing it would raise duties on U.S. goods, roiling markets and deepening a trade war between the world’s largest economies. The Chinese government will impose an 84% tariff on all imports from the U.S. starting April 10, the Finance Ministry said in a statement Wednesday. China’s move came hours after America’s steepest tariff in … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Japan said it will extend its ban on trade with North Korea for two more years as part of sanctions over Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons program and the unresolved abductions of Japanese nationals. Under the current sanctions, Japan bans port entry by … Read more...Read More
Oscar winner Anjelica Huston is singing her own praises, and rightfully so. The “Addams Family” and “Witches” acting veteran revealed this week she is a cancer survivor. “I managed to survive it, and I’m proud of myself,” she told People in an interview published Wednesday. The 73-year-old “Prizzi’s Honor” star got candid about her private cancer journey, which … Read more...Read More
Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient Greek lecture hall within a gymnasium complex in Italy, making it one of the earliest known examples of a school-like facility in the ancient world, according to researchers. Built in the second century B.C., the Agrigento facility is believed to be among the first to combine physical health and intellectual pursuit, according to … Read more...Read More
Israel controls more of Gaza than at any point during the war, part of a plan that officials increasingly describe as leading to a full military occupation. Israel calculates this new strategy would improve its chances of definitively uprooting Iranian-backed Hamas. But taking control of the Palestinian enclave for the first time in two decades would be … Read more...Read More
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s decision to challenge Sen. John Cornyn sets up what’s likely to be a bitter and expensive Republican primary — and a battle for President Donald Trump’s endorsement – in the nation’s most populous red state. Paxton is positioning himself as a disruptor, pledging in a social media post to “take a sledgehammer to the D.C. … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump said that he plans to withhold all federal funding to sanctuary cities, a move that would pressure finances from New York to San Francisco. “No more Sanctuary Cities! They protect the Criminals, not the Victims,” the president said in a post on Truth Social on Thursday. “They are disgracing our Country, and are being mocked all over … Read more...Read More
Apr. 11—A Butler County man threatened to kill President Donald Trump, immigration officers and other federal-level advisors, writing on YouTube that he would “assassinate [Trump] myself,” according to federal charges unsealed Friday. “Nah, we just need to start killing people, Trump, Elon, all the heads of agencies Trump appointed, and anyone who stands in the way,” Shawn … Read more...Read More
The man charged with trying to kill President Trump, lying in wait with a gun as he enjoyed a round of golf in Florida, attempted to purchase a rocket launcher and other military-grade weapons before the thwarted assassination attempt, according to the Department of Justice. Ryan Wesley Routh was arrested on Sept. 15 as he … Read more...Read More
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed on Wednesday that over 150 Chinese citizens are fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine. Chinese officials have described the Ukrainian president’s allegations as “totally unfounded.” In a Wednesday post on X, formerly Twitter, Zelensky wrote, “As of now, we have precise data on over 150 Chinese citizens who … Read more...Read More
In one of the deadliest tragedies in the Dominican Republic’s history, at least 113 people were killed when the roof of a popular Santo Domingo nightclub collapsed early Tuesday morning. Among the victims was legendary merengue singer Rubby Pérez, who was performing at the time of the collapse. The incident occurred at Jet Set, one … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian cities of Dnipro, Kharkiv, and Kramatorsk late on April 8 wounded more than two dozen people and damaged multiple residential buildings, local officials said. Serhiy Lysak, governor of the Dnipropetrovsk region, said that “Dnipro suffered … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that his administration is planning to impose a “major tariff” on pharmaceuticals. During the National Republican Congressional Committee’s annual presidential dinner on Tuesday, Trump warned that the United States does not make its own “pharmaceuticals, drugs and other things to get better” but instead relies on other countries. The … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling on Thursday requiring President Donald Trump’s administration to “facilitate” the return of a Salvadoran national who was mistakenly deported along with illegal immigrant gang members to El Salvador in March. According to Fox News, 29-year-old Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national who was living in Maryland, was … Read more...Read More
U.S. Border Patrol agents seized an illegal spider monkey and roughly 73 pounds of cocaine at the southern border between the United States and Mexico in a pair of incidents that led to the arrests of three individuals on Sunday. In a Wednesday press release, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced, “U.S. Customs and Border … Read more...Read More
An airplane clipped another stationary airplane’s wings on Thursday at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. While no injuries were reported from the airplane incident, multiple members of Congress were on the stationary aircraft at the time of the incident. According to NBC News, both of the airplanes involved in Thursday’s incident were American Airlines … Read more...Read More
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced during Thursday’s cabinet meeting that President Donald Trump’s administration will know the cause of the “autism epidemic” in the United States by September. “At your direction, we are going to know by September. We’ve launched a massive testing and research effort that’s going to … Read more...Read More
Six people were killed on Thursday afternoon in a helicopter crash in the Hudson River in Jersey City, New Jersey. According to The New York Post, while the identity of the helicopter pilot has not yet been released, the other five victims have been identified as CEO of Rail Infrastructure at Siemens Mobility Agustin Escobar; … Read more...Read More
Russian and U.S. officials held a fresh round of talks in Turkey, after a prisoner swap in which Moscow released detained American Ksenia Karelina. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a post on the X platform Thursday that Karelina was “on a plane back home” after President Donald Trump had secured her release. Karelina was exchanged for Russian citizen Arthur Petrov in a swap conducted at Abu … Read more...Read More
Just in time for a mini heat wave going into the weekend, local public health authorities have lifted ocean water advisories placed on Malibu- and Santa Monica-area beaches affected by January’s Palisades fire. Even though officials are deeming the water safe for recreation, they’re still cautioning beachgoers to avoid any fire-related debris they encounter in … Read more...Read More
Despite a self-inflicted delay last week, House Republicans on Thursday passed legislation aimed at stopping noncitizens from voting in federal elections, a priority pursued by President Donald Trump. Known as the SAVE Act, it would require people to provide proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote. Democrats have railed against the bill, particularly its limits on acceptable forms of identification, which … Read more...Read More
Google is secretly using its education products, including those used in many Bay Area schools, to identify students individually, track their online activity including sites they visit and links they click, and “steal” their personal data for profit, a lawsuit filed by California parents and others claims. According to the lawsuit filed Monday in San … Read more...Read More
A former Qualcomm vice president was convicted by a San Diego federal jury Tuesday of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a scheme worth $180 million, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. Karim Arabi, former vice president of the Research and Development Department, was convicted following a four-week trial and “less than two” days … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump doubled down Wednesday on his threat that the United States could use military force against Iran if it refuses to accept a nuclear deal and end its nuclear weapon program. Addressing reporters in the Oval Office at the White House on Wednesday, Trump emphasized that Iran “can’t have a nuclear weapon.” On … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that Intel’s new CEO has invested in hundreds of Chinese technology firms, including at least eight companies linked to China’s People’s Liberation Army. According to Reuters, Lip-Bu Tan was appointed last month as the new CEO of Intel, the largest computer chip maker in the United States and a company that … Read more...Read More
The Pentagon issued a warning on Wednesday that China’s “unprecedented” military buildup “poses a real and serious threat” to the United States and its allies. The Department of Defense announced that John Noh, who is currently covering the duties of assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs, testified at a House Armed Services Committee … Read more...Read More
Police officials announced on Wednesday that four teenagers were charged in a mass shooting that left three people dead and three others injured in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, on Tuesday. In a Wednesday press release, the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office said, “Early this morning, 4 subjects were charged with malicious wounding and use of a firearm in … Read more...Read More
Earlier this year, the US House of Representatives passed the Successful Entrepreneurship for Reservists and Veterans Act – otherwise known as the SERV Act. Introduced by Representatives Mark Alford, Herb Conaway, and Sharice Davids, this is a bipartisan bill aiming to help veterans who are looking to start SMEs, with Davids stating that they ‘need … Read more...Read More
FBI Deputy Director and former Fox News host Dan Bongino could soon be getting a 20-person team of bodyguards for a job that doesn’t typically come with a security detail. The FBI is reportedly seeking agents to temporarily leave their jobs to serve as muscle for the brash ex-pundit, according to NBC News. Sources told the outlet that … Read more...Read More
Val Kilmer, the actor behind iconic characters from “Batman Forever,” “Top Gun,” “Tombstone” and more, has died. The 65-year-old film star died April 1 from a battle with pneumonia, an infection that raises increased risks for older adults. Here’s everything to know about the infection and why older adults should take extra care when dealing with it: … Read more...Read More
An Oxnard man who served time in the late 1980s for child molestation was sentenced Monday to 480 years to life in prison after prosecutors say he spent nearly a decade after his release sexually assaulting two young children in his family. A jury last month found Marcelino Arias Arca, 68, guilty of six felony … Read more...Read More
John Stamos is defending his recent appearance at a charity event held at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. The 61-year-old “Full House” alum said his role of emcee at the Palm Beach Ray of Hope Gala on Saturday was not tied to any political affiliation, but was instead “dedicated to honoring … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made headlines when he said on April 8 that Ukrainian forces had captured two Chinese nationals fighting with the Russian Army. But are the two captured Chinese citizens proof that Beijing is sending soldiers to fight … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China’s control of Panama Canal ports is an unacceptable threat to U.S. security, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said during a visit to the central American nation, underlining U.S. efforts to bolster its influence in the Western hemisphere. The Panama Canal has … Read more...Read More
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that a California youth soccer coach charged with murdering a 13-year-old soccer player has been identified as an illegal immigrant from El Salvador. In a Monday press release, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced that 43-year-old Mario Edgardo Garcia-Aquino had been charged with “one count of murder … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that President Donald Trump’s administration is considering the use of drone strikes against Mexican drug cartels as the president cracks down on illegal drug trafficking along the southern border between the U.S. and Mexico. According to NBC News, six current and former U.S. intelligence, military, and law enforcement officials familiar with … Read more...Read More
The United States military announced on Monday that it is “repositioning” its personnel and equipment from Jasionka, Poland, which is a key hub that has been used to transport weapons and military aid to Ukraine. In a Monday press release, U.S. Army Europe and Africa announced “the planned repositioning of U.S. military equipment and personnel” … Read more...Read More
A Tuesday attack at a Tesla charging station in Lacey, Washington, is currently under investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Seattle Field Office and local law enforcement officials after reports surfaced of the charging station being damaged in a possible explosion or “bombing.” In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the Lacey Police … Read more...Read More
The parent of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram on Friday said it’s following Ford Motor Co.’s lead in offering employee discount pricing to its customers in the wake of tariffs being instituted on imported vehicles. Stellantis NV’s offering will run through the end of the month, the automaker confirmed in a statement. The promotion comes a day … Read more...Read More
Michigan U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett saw his first piece of legislation pass through the House on Monday, which aims to make the claims correspondence that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sends to veterans around the country more “user friendly.” The bill passed the House on Monday night by a vote of 412 to 0. … Read more...Read More
Volcanic glass has been discovered at more than 500 archaeological sites in western Canada. Geologically-speaking, it shouldn’t be there. Now, researchers may have answered how these artifacts made of obsidian ended up so far away from their point of origin, according to a March 14 study published by the Archaeological Survey of Alberta. “Finding obsidian … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump said his administration had approved a defense budget in the “vicinity” of $1 trillion. “We are very cost conscious but the military is something that we have to build and we have to be strong because you have a lot of bad forces out there now,” Trump said at the White House on Monday during a … Read more...Read More
Archaeologists recently discovered a huge Roman grave under a soccer field in Vienna, Austria, that is believed to be from the first century A.D. According to The Associated Press, the Roman gravesite was discovered last October when construction crews were renovating a soccer field in Vienna. The outlet noted that 129 bodies have been confirmed … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that a former communications director for former Vice President Kamala Harris developed a “death-pool roster” of Republican-appointed federal judges who could have sworn Harris in as president if former President Joe Bien died in office. According to Fox News, the new report is documented in “Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for … Read more...Read More
A “de-extinction” company announced the “rebirth” of the “extinct dire wolf” on Monday. The company revealed the new dire wolves in a video on social media, celebrating the announcement as a “leap forward for science.” In a Monday press release, Colossal Biosciences, which describes itself as the “world’s only de-extinction company,” said the “rebirth of … Read more...Read More
The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that President Donald Trump’s administration can continue deporting illegal immigrants under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court lifted the stay placed on the Trump administration’s deportation efforts under the Alien Enemies Act that was initially issued by U.S. District Judge James Boasberg … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that President Donald Trump’s administration is holding initial discussions regarding a potential military parade in Washington, D.C., as part of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary celebration on June 14. According to The Associated Press, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said on Monday that the Trump administration had contacted the city about potentially holding … Read more...Read More
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett announced on Sunday that over 50 countries have “reached out” to President Donald Trump asking to start negotiations following the president’s “Liberation Day” tariffs that were announced last Wednesday. During a Sunday appearance on ABC’s “This Week,” Hassett announced, “I got a report from the USTR [United … Read more...Read More
BioLab has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor following an investigation that found that improperly stored hazardous chemicals were the cause of a fire at its Conyers, Georgia, facility seven months ago. According to the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the company was cited as having four serious and two “other-than-serious” violations … Read more...Read More
Two more people — a 27-year-old McCracken County man and a 65-year-old Trigg County man — have died in connection to flooding which occurred across Kentucky for the last several days, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday afternoon. The latest reports bring the death toll to four. The storm system, which began Wednesday, dumped rain across … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China’s objections to new U.S. tariffs stalled a deal to sell off TikTok and keep it operating in the United States, said President Donald Trump on Sunday, emphasizing that he would not reverse tariffs on foreign nations unless the trade deficits … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Hundreds of Lithuanians gathered in Vilnius on April 3 to honor four American soldiers who died during a training exercise in Lithuania, as a procession carrying their coffins passed through the city’s Cathedral Square. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausada, who attended … Read more...Read More
U.S. military officials recently confirmed that Mexican drug cartels are using drones to observe U.S. military troops deployed along the southern border between the United States and Mexico under President Donald Trump’s administration. According to Scripps News, roughly 10,000 U.S. military service members are currently deployed along the southern border as part of the 47th … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump issued a bold message to Americans on Monday amid widespread fear and panic regarding the potential for an economic recession caused by the administration’s new tariffs. Trump warned Americans to be “strong, courageous, and patient” and to not be a “PANICAN” over the current state of the economy. In a Monday morning … Read more...Read More
A male suspect attacked four young girls with a meat cleaver in Brooklyn, New York, on Sunday. The attack left all four victims with “serious slash and stab wounds.” During a press conference following the attack, New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch explained that police dispatchers received a call on Sunday from an 11-year-old … Read more...Read More
A Colorado city is threatening “enforcement action” against residents with more than four pets following the approval of a new ordinance limiting the number of pets residents can own. Northglenn, which is located near Denver, Colorado, recently announced that an “important change” will “soon take effect regarding pet ownership” in the city. The city’s website … Read more...Read More
A new musical parody video featuring realistic depictions of President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, FBI Director Kash Patel, FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino and more was released on Friday by MAGA.com. Produced by Wylde Productions, the video is a parody of Van Halen’s 1984 hit “Jump” and kicks off with Trump rolling up … Read more...Read More
Gov. Brad Little (R-Idaho) recently signed a new law to allow individuals convicted of sexually abusing children 12 years old and younger to be sentenced with the death penalty. According to The Post Millennial, the legislation, known as “House Bill 380,” makes Idaho the first state to legalize the use of firing squads against convicted … Read more...Read More
Late in the dark hours of Friday night, a Marine Corps C-20G “gray ghost ” jet landed on the tarmac at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay. It was returning from the Solomon Islands with a special assignment—bringing back what are believed to be the remains of Marines killed fighting on Guadalcanal more than eight decades ago. The plane was … Read more...Read More
A line of strong storms is slowly progressing through Georgia on Sunday with risk of damaging winds, flash flooding and a brief tornado threat. Storms entered the northwest part of Georgia by midmorning and will advance throughout the region before exiting Monday afternoon. About 6,000 Georgia Power customers were without power at approximately 4:45 p.m., including about 1,500 in metro Atlanta. The National Weather … Read more...Read More
General Motors Co. is increasing production of full-size pickup trucks at its assembly plant near Fort Wayne, Indiana, and hiring hundreds of temporary employees, according to a company source. The automaker declined to specify how much production it’s adding of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, or exactly how many temporary workers it’s … Read more...Read More
New York-based hedge fund Pretium Partners is most likely the single largest homeowner in Clark County, according to an investigation of property records. Pretium-owned Progress Residential, a homes-for-rent management company, owns at least 3,190 homes in the county as of the end of February, according to property record data confirmed by Clark County officials. Pretium, … Read more...Read More
Russell Brand has issued a statement attacking the British government in the wake of the controversial comedian being charged with rape and sexual assault in his native U.K. The charges were announced on Friday as Brand and his family were vacationing in Boca Grande, Florida. The 50-year-old podcaster was hit with six charges in connection to multiple incidents dating back over … Read more...Read More
A lawsuit against firearm manufacturer Smith & Wesson and two other gun dealers linked to the July Fourth 2022 mass shooting in Highland Park will be allowed to move forward, a Lake County judge ruled Tuesday. Judge Jorge Ortiz denied Smith & Wesson’s motions to dismiss counts of unfair business practices and negligence but granted … Read more...Read More
Some lawmakers who voted in favor of banning cellphones in Georgia public schools for students in grades K-8 said they felt like the legislation would make schools safer. “This is indeed … the first and only school safety bill, true school safety bill, that we’ve heard this year,” said Sen. Jason Esteves, D-Atlanta, before voting in favor of … Read more...Read More
Members of the powerful gang coalition Viv Ansanm stormed a prison in Haiti on Monday, releasing more than 500 inmates after setting fire to a police substation during a day of panic in the central region of the country that sent residents, patients and staff at one of the biggest hospitals fleeing. Haiti National Police … Read more...Read More
Life sciences companies have decided to chop hundreds of Bay Area jobs in a fresh wave of layoffs that hint at ongoing turbulence in the region’s biotech sector, state labor agency posts show. All told, the biotech companies have revealed their intentions to slash 310 Bay Area jobs, according to official notices the companies sent … Read more...Read More
China announced a 34% tariff on all goods imported from the United States on Friday in retaliation against the 34% tariff President Donald Trump unveiled Wednesday against China as part of “Liberation Day.” In a Friday statement released by the Chinese Ministry of Finance, Chinese officials said, “The U.S. practice is inconsistent with international trade … Read more...Read More
Lawyers confirmed on Wednesday that a man accused of the attempted assassination of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2022 is planning to plead guilty in court. In a Wednesday letter sent to U.S District Judge Deborah Boardman, Nicholas Roske’s lawyers, Andrew Szekely and Ellie Marranzini, said, “We write to inform the Court that Mr. Roske … Read more...Read More
Dave Coulier is feeling better and his “Full House” family couldn’t be happier. “DAVE IS CANCER FREE!!!! Join me in celebrating this AMAZING news — let’s shower him with all the love in the world!,” Candace Cameron Bure wrote Monday on Instagram, celebrating a man who she grew up co-starring with and then rejoined for … Read more...Read More
Former child actor Macaulay Culkin opened up about his relationship with his estranged father Christopher “Kit” Culkin in a podcast appearance. The “Home Alone” star, 44, told Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson on a recent episode of their “Sibling Revelry” podcast he “wanted nothing to do with [his] father” after his parents separated decades ago … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Digging with their bare hands, rescuers in Myanmar have pulled several trapped people to safety in the days following a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake, videos circulating on social media show. In one, a cell phone video taken by two teenage girls, ages 13 … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Junta airstrikes continued to hamper rescue workers and aid agencies trying to help the survivors of last week’s massive Myanmar earthquake. Adding to the humanitarian crisis caused by a civil war, civilians displaced by Friday’s magnitude 7.7 quake that killed more … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. North Korean unmanned aerial vehicles that seem to be copies of advanced U.S. drones “merely mimic” the appearance of the originals and lack their capabilities, a U.S. think tank said. Last week, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test flight of … Read more...Read More
A new bill proposed by U.S. Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.) on Tuesday would make all military enlistment and retention bonuses exempt from federal taxes. In a Tuesday press release, Mast’s office confirmed that the Florida Republican introduced the No Tax on Military Bonuses Act in an effort to “exempt all enlistment and reenlistment bonuses paid … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump fired multiple administration officials, including members of the National Security Council, on Thursday. An anonymous senior defense official told Fox News that the Trump administration fired National Security Agency Director Gen. Timothy Haugh. The Washington Post reported that the Trump administration also reassigned civilian Deputy Director Wendy Noble to the office of … Read more...Read More
A new musical parody video featuring realistic depictions of President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, FBI Director Kash Patel, FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino and more was released on Friday by MAGA.com. Produced by Wylde Productions, the video is a parody of Van Halen’s 1984 hit “Jump” and kicks off with Trump rolling up … Read more...Read More
The International Military Sports Council announced on Thursday that the 2027 Military World Summer Games will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event will be the first time the Military World Games has been held in the United States. In a Thursday press release, the International Military Sports Council confirmed that the 8th Military … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Treasury Building and the Hotel Washington were evacuated on Thursday morning after the U.S. Secret Service received a report of a suspicious package near the White House in Washington, D.C. According to DC News Now, the Secret Service confirmed that they received a call regarding a suspicious package at roughly 9:45 a.m. on … Read more...Read More
U.S. forces deployed on the southern border may soon get the green light to take down suspicious drones operating overhead. Transnational cartels may be operating these drones as a way to find gaps in ongoing multi-agency border security efforts, or to directly endanger those multi-agency personnel. Testifying at a House Armed Services Committee on April … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Taiwan urged democracies worldwide to condemn China for being a “troublemaker” after Beijing launched military drills around the island. China’s military said Tuesday it had kicked off joint exercises involving its army, navy, air force and rocket force around Taiwan as … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The collapse of a China-built skyscraper in Bangkok has reignited long-standing concerns over construction safety and Beijing’s ability to police quality standards in its overseas projects. Yet in China, those conversations were quickly silenced. A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and neighboring … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s administration started implementing huge job cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Tuesday following the administration’s announcement last week that the department would be cutting roughly 10,000 jobs. According to The Associated Press, some HHS staffers cut under the Trump administration were notified of the termination of their … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Myanmar’s military government on Wednesday announced a three-week ceasefire across the war-torn country to help facilitate recovery efforts in the wake of last week’s devastating earthquake that killed nearly 3,000 people. The ruling junta’s statement, broadcast on state-run MRTV, said the … Read more...Read More
Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin warned Tuesday in a video on social media that the United States is in a “pre-Civil War culture.” In an Instagram video on Tuesday, Baldwin revealed that he watched Ken Burns’ “The Civil War” miniseries on PBS on Monday after returning from a trip. The Hollywood actor explained that he watched … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. In January 2025, a 79-year-old man went viral on social media after testing positive for HIV at a hospital in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong where he was being treated for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Asked when he could have … Read more...Read More
A 17-year-old suspect was arrested on Wednesday after fatally stabbing another 17-year-old in an “altercation” at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas. In a Wednesday press release, the Frisco Police Department confirmed that officials were investigating a “fatal stabbing” incident and that the suspect involved in the incident had been taken into custody. … Read more...Read More
The Justice Department announced on Wednesday that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested a “high-ranking’ MS-13 leader in New York. The MS-13 leader is allegedly linked to 11 murders. In a Wednesday press release, the Justice Department said, “Last night, a high-ranking leader of La Mara Salvatrucha, also known as MS-13, was arrested in … Read more...Read More
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat, announced this week that he will be dropping out of the Democratic primary and running as an independent candidate in the 2025 mayoral election in the city. In a Thursday video shared on X, formerly Twitter, Adams explained that he had initially hoped to “fight” for his … Read more...Read More
Over 100 people were injured after a gas pipeline explosion caused a massive fireball near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Tuesday. According to The Associated Press, Petronas, a national oil company, confirmed that the massive fire in Malaysia was caused by one of the company’s gas pipelines at roughly 8:10 a.m. on Tuesday. The outlet noted … Read more...Read More
A man has been charged with assault and battery following a fight in the air traffic control tower at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. The scuffle occurred at the troubled travel hub on March 27, airport police confirmed Tuesday to CBS News. The incident was described as a fight between employees, but no additional information … Read more...Read More
People with a complex heart, kidney and metabolic-related condition who got better quality sleep were less likely to have an advanced stage of the illness than those getting poor sleep, according to a new study. The investigation looked at the link between sleep quality and advanced cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic, or CKM, syndrome. It was published in the Journal of … Read more...Read More
Slingshot Aerospace confirmed on Wednesday that the U.S. Air Force’s AFWERX program has contracted with the space data analytics company to “fingerprint” satellites orbiting the Earth by using artificial intelligence and photometric data. In a Wednesday press release, Slingshot announced it had been “selected by AFWERX to support its Rapid Analysis of Photometric Tracks for space Object … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Philippine authorities announced the arrests of six Chinese nationals and a Filipino suspected of spying on U.S. and Philippine navy vessels at the entrance of the strategically located Subic Bay. The arrests of the Chinese suspects, who officials said were posing … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. US lawmakers and experts at a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing underscored a rare bipartisan consensus — preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons as a top priority. However, divisions remain over how far Washington should go in applying pressure versus … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Kirill Dmitriev, a senior Kremlin adviser and head of a major state-backed investment fund, was expected to visit Washington this week for talks with US officials on Ukraine and bilateral relations, the Kremlin said. Dmitriev’s reported visit comes as Washington … Read more...Read More
Sian Barbara Allen, a Golden Globe-nominated actor who appeared in dozens of TV series including “The Waltons” from the 1970s to the ’90s and also was known for her work in the 1972 film “You’ll Like My Mother,” has died. Allen died Monday in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, of Alzheimer’s disease, her family announced in … Read more...Read More
A congressional staff member assisting Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) was arrested on Monday evening for carrying a pistol at the U.S. Capitol without a license after bypassing security with Booker ahead of the Democrat senator’s 25-hour speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate. In a Tuesday statement to The Hill, the U.S. Capitol Police … Read more...Read More
Voters in the state of Wisconsin overwhelmingly voted on Tuesday to approve an amendment adding Wisconsin’s voter photo identification law to the state’s constitution. According to The Associated Press, unofficial results from Tuesday’s election in Wisconsin showed that the voter identification amendment requiring voters to show a photo identification passed with roughly 63% of the … Read more...Read More
National Hockey League (NFL) legend Wayne Gretzky’s statue outside the Edmonton Oilers’ Rogers Place arena in Edmonton, Canada, was defaced recently with feces. The Toronto Sun reported that feces were found smeared across the face and jersey of the Canadian hockey legend’s statue on March 21. According to CTV News, a CTV News Edmonton photographer captured … Read more...Read More
Val Kilmer, a versatile Hollywood anti-hero of the 1980s and 1990s with star turns as both Batman and Jim Morrison, has died. He was 65. Kilmer was surrounded by family and loved ones in Los Angeles when he succumbed to a bout pneumonia on Tuesday night, his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, confirmed. The beloved actor, who also appeared in “Top Gun” and, most recently, its 2022 … Read more...Read More
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the country to conscript 160,000 men to join the Russian military as the war in Ukraine continues amid the U.S.-led peace deal negotiations with Russia and Ukraine. According to CNN, Putin recently signed a decree to authorize the next phase of the bi-annual conscription for the Russian military. The … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the Trump administration has deported more than 100,000 illegal immigrants since President Donald Trump’s inauguration in January. A Department of Homeland Security official told The New York Post on Monday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials have arrested 113,000 illegal immigrants and conducted … Read more...Read More
A $7.5 million project began Monday to replace a 72-year-old bridge over the New York State Thruway near Syracuse. The Townline Road bridge, which carries 12,400 vehicles daily, will be replaced with a new span featuring increased vertical clearances to limit bridge strikes. Other safety improvements include new drainage, guiderail, a pedestrian crosswalk and snow fence. Tioga Construction Company, … Read more...Read More
Retired Air Force Lieutenant General Dan Caine, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the nation’s highest-ranking military officer, acknowledged Tuesday that “I’m an unconventional nominee.” But “these are unconventional times,” Caine told the Senate Armed Services Committee at his confirmation hearing to serve as chairman of the Joint Chiefs. He’s never led a military combatant command or large division and has … Read more...Read More
Nearly 100 people turned out in the cold and wind at the Vietnam Memorial at the corner of Stacy Boulevard and Hough Avenue on Saturday to mark National Vietnam Veterans’ Day and the 50th commemorative anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. According to the program, the gathering included a welcome by Cape Ann Veterans Services Director Vionette “Vee” Chipperini, … Read more...Read More
The U.S. military on Tuesday identified three of the four soldiers from Georgia’s Fort Stewart who were found dead this week after they were reported missing during a training mission in Lithuania. They are Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr., 25, of Joliet, Illinois; Sgt. Edvin F. Franco, 25, of Glendale, California; and Pfc. Dante D. Taitano, … Read more...Read More
Chef Andre Rush’s skills in the kitchen have taken him all the way to the White House where he has cooked under the nation’s past four presidential administrations. “I still honestly go over right now for Making America Healthy Again (MAHA), which is something that is a near and dear passion to my heart, just like being … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A young Uyghur rapper and singer-songwriter not seen since his arrest 20 months ago is imprisoned in China, serving a three-year sentence for composing lyrics that “promoted extremism,” according to the Chinese rights advocacy group Weiquanwang. Yashar Shohret, 26, who previously … Read more...Read More
A Russian spokesperson responded on Monday after President Donald Trump said he was “very angry” and “pissed off” by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s leadership amid the negotiation process of a peace deal in Ukraine. In an interview with NBC News on Sunday, Trump said, “If Russia and I are unable … Read more...Read More
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem warned on Sunday that anyone who threatens or attempts to harm law enforcement officials will be prosecuted to the “fullest extent of the law” following a viral video that featured a TikToker encouraging people to “shoot at ICE agents on sight.” In a viral video on TikTok, social media user … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials discovered three dead bodies in an expensive home in Greer, South Carolina, last Friday, leading to an investigation into the incident. In a Friday press release, the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that sheriff’s deputies responded at 11:30 a.m. on Friday to a home on Marilyn Perry Lane in Greer, South Carolina, after … Read more...Read More
Chinese officials confirmed that its military held major military drills around Taiwan on Tuesday as a “severe warning” to Taiwan and a signal of “forceful containment against Taiwan independence.” In a series of posts on X, formerly Twitter, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense confirmed that 19 Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy ships had been detected … Read more...Read More
Three U.S. Army soldiers were declared dead on Monday after search and recovery crews retrieved the M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicle that was found submerged in swamp water near Pabradė, Lithuania, last week. In a Monday press release, U.S. Army Europe and Africa announced, “Three U.S. Army soldiers assigned to 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry … Read more...Read More
Colorado lawmakers pass 3 gun-control measures including bill limiting sale of semiautomatic weapons
American Military News: 2025-04-01 06:53:50
Colorado lawmakers on Friday sent three gun-control measures regulating the sale of ammunition and firearms to Gov. Jared Polis’ desk for passage into law. The bills now waiting to be signed include Senate Bill 3, which would limit the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms to only people who’ve passed a background check and training course; House Bill 1133, which … Read more...Read More
Gov. Gavin Newsom defended his newest podcasting venture as an attempt to rehabilitate the “toxic” Democratic Party as it struggles to find its way out of the political wilderness after losing both houses of Congress and the White House last November. “The Democratic brand is toxic right now,” Newsom said during a Friday interview with … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump will announce his reciprocal tariff push Wednesday during an event in the White House Rose Garden, his top spokeswoman said. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday the announcement would feature “country-based” tariffs. She said the president is also “committed to implementing” sectoral duties but that they were not the focus of the April 2 event and deferred … Read more...Read More
A historic 200-year-old painting of President George Washington stolen from a storage unit last year was recently recovered, according to the Englewood Police Department. The early 1800s painting was reported stolen in January 2024 from a storage facility in the 3300 block of Santa Fe Drive. It remained missing until investigators received an anonymous Crime Stoppers tip earlier this … Read more...Read More
Block, the financial technology company that operates Cash App, Tidal and Afterpay, is laying off about 10% of its Atlanta-area workforce. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act notice sent to the state, 49 employees out of 474 assigned to the company’s Atlanta office on North Avenue will be let go by mid-May. Employers must file WARN notices ahead … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s administration announced on Monday that an additional 17 “foreign gang terrorists” who belonged to the Tren De Aragua and MS-13 gangs were deported on Sunday to the Terrorism Confinement Center in El Salvador. In a Monday statement, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, “Last night, in a successful counter-terrorism operation with our … Read more...Read More
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum on Sunday requiring the U.S. military to establish universal standards for both men and women serving in combat roles. In a Sunday video recorded on his way back to the United States following his trip to Japan, Hegseth said, “It’s Sunday, but of course, we’re still working. … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump issued a major warning to Iran on Sunday, threatening that the United States will bomb the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism “the likes of which they have never seen before” if Iran does not “make a deal” regarding its nuclear weapons program. According to Fox News, the 47th president’s letter to … Read more...Read More
An airplane crash sparked a massive house fire on Saturday in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Officials have confirmed that while no residents were injured in the incident, there were no survivors from the airplane crash. In a statement following the crash on Saturday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said, “A SOCATA TBM 700 crashed in a … Read more...Read More
Two suspects have been arrested in what the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office described as a foiled meat heist that took place last week. About $1,200 worth of ribeye, other prime beef cuts and more goods were stolen from the Safeway on Homestead Road in Cupertino, authorities said in a social media post. Thanks to an alert Safeway … Read more...Read More
A Mobile County circuit judge Friday found a man accused of attempted murder not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect in connection with a 2018 stabbing at a popular Mobile bar. Robert Chapman, 43, stabbed Cedric Sutherland in the neck, shoulder and chest, during an altercation June 24, 2018 at Callaghan’s Irish bar in the Oakleigh Garden District. The incident was recorded … Read more...Read More
Former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy said he competed 13 years ago in a reality TV show with Matthew Livelsberger, the suspected man behind the Cybertruck explosion at Trump Hotel International. Police said Livelsberger shot himself in the head before the explosion, which injured seven people. Kennedy wrote in an Instagram post on Friday that he and Livelsberger were on the History Channel (now … Read more...Read More
Violence over the weekend claimed two lives in Charlestown and Brockton, local authorities said Sunday. In Brockton, police responded to a 911 call from a family member reporting a man stabbed on Foster Street at about 1:55 a.m. Sunday, Plymouth DA Timothy Cruz’s office said. Brockton Police and EMS responded to the scene, finding a man suffering from multiple stab wounds, the DA … Read more...Read More
A small aircraft traveling from Iowa to Minnesota crashed into a home in a Minneapolis suburb early Saturday afternoon, authorities said. The incident happened around 12:20 p.m. Central Time, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The single-engine turboprop aircraft, a SOCATA TBM7, was flying from Des Moines International Airport and headed to Anoka County-Blaine Airport in Minneapolis when it crashed in a residential area of Brooklyn Park, the agency said. Brooklyn Park … Read more...Read More
A fire broke out Tuesday night in the hills above Altadena near Eaton Canyon, prompting a response from firefighters. The fire has burned more than 200 acres and prompted evacuations in the area west of the Eaton Canyon Golf Course, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Officials also told people living on these streets to … Read more...Read More
Media mogul and philanthropist Ted Turner was recently hospitalized with a mild case of pneumonia. His spokesperson Phillip Evans, in a statement on Tuesday, said Turner “is recuperating at a rehab facility and expects a full recovery. While he was diagnosed with Lewy Body dementia in 2018 and despite health challenges it presents, Ted continues to remain resilient and engaged … Read more...Read More
Drone restrictions sparked by a spate of mysterious sightings across New Jersey are set to expire this weekend — even though their origins still remain unclear. The Federal Aviation Administration announced the bans last month, barring uncrewed aircraft from operating within a “nautical mile” of the airspace over more than two dozen towns and municipalities — much of it … Read more...Read More
Brad Pitt’s representatives have responded to reports about a French woman allegedly being scammed out of more than $800,000 by a person pretending to be the Oscar winner online. “It’s awful that scammers take advantage of fans’ strong connection with celebrities, but this is an important reminder to not respond to unsolicited online outreach, especially … Read more...Read More
Six patients from a New Year’s fireworks explosion in Aliamanu are still fighting for their lives in intensive care at a specialized burn center in Arizona. The six severely injured patients, who earlier this month were transferred from Hawaii to the Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center—Valleywise Health, are still intubated and sedated, according to director Dr. Kevin … Read more...Read More
As the smoke clears from devastating Los Angeles wildfires, efforts to clean up the affected areas are being complicated by burnt-out electric and hybrid vehicles and home-battery storage systems. Lithium batteries from Tesla Inc., along with those from other carmakers, have added to the mix of toxic materials requiring specialized removal in the wake of the fires, delaying … Read more...Read More
The UnitedHealth Group leader whose murder in December unleashed a torrent of public frustration and dissatisfaction with the U.S. health care system was pushing for some of the very improvements that critics have been seeking. Andrew Witty, CEO of the Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based health care giant, made the comments Thursday during a conference call with … Read more...Read More
The nation’s largest automotive lobby said Friday it’s suing the Biden administration over a new automatic emergency braking rule adopted last year. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents all major U.S. automakers except for Tesla Inc., filed the petition in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit against the U.S. Transportation Department. … Read more...Read More
Sheikh Mohammed bin Isa Al-Khalifa, the commander of Bahrain’s National Guard, participated in the Pakistan Day celebrations held on Sunday in Islamabad. The public holiday celebrated on March 23 each year commemorates the day in 1956 when Pakistan adopted its first constitution and became the world’s first Islamic republic. Sheikh Mohammed conveyed greetings from King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain and Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad … Read more...Read More
When the Woodhaven Police Department got wind that March 13 was National K-9 Veterans Day, officers couldn’t let it go by without saluting their former police dogs that served and protected the city over the years. First there was Steele, then came Jax, Bruno was next, and the last police dog was Nova. For the … Read more...Read More
Israel’s parliament approved the state budget for this year, boosting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after days of market turmoil related to the conflict in Gaza and the government trying to fire top officials. A majority of 66 members of the Knesset signed off on the bill versus 52 who objected. If the budget had failed to pass, the government … Read more...Read More
Beyoncé made history Sunday night when she won best country album at the 67th Grammy Awards for “Cowboy Carter,” becoming the first Black singer to win the award. It marked the 34th Grammy award of the singer’s career. She is also the most-nominated artist in the show’s history, after notching 11 more nominations this year … Read more...Read More
Ye and wife Bianca Censori shocked the Grammy Awards on Sunday when the model walked the red carpet in a sheer dress that left little to the imagination — moments before they escorted out of the building. The couple reportedly did not have an invitation to the show. The 47-year-old rapper formerly known as Kanye … Read more...Read More
Babies born with heart defects may be at increased risk for cancer within the first 10 years of life, according to new research that suggests mothers may also be at risk. “Our research highlights the importance of maternal factors and genetic traits and understanding how they may be connected,” study author Dr. June Huh said … Read more...Read More
Europeans “are parasites”. After the scandal of the Signal chat with the Pentagon’s plans for the attack in Yemen, mistakenly shared with the director of the Atlantic magazine and become public knowledge, Donald Trump does not apologize but relaunches the accusations of his deputy J.D. Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth against Europe that emerged from the top secret chat. The exchange between the … Read more...Read More
Anna Kendrick had a simple — and shady — answer when asked about reuniting with Blake Lively for the sequel to “A Simple Favor” amid the latter’s enduring legal battle with Justin Baldoni. The “Woman of the Hour” star and director, 39, was signing autographs at Friday’s SXSW premiere of “Another Simple Favor” when “Entertainment Tonight” asked the $400-million question: “What … Read more...Read More
Blake Lively is reportedly struggling amid the never-ending feud and dueling lawsuits with her “It Ends With Us” director and co-star Justin Baldoni. The “A Simple Favor” star, 37, “is very stressed, upset, and just wants all of this to be done,” an insider told Us Weekly. Lively accused Baldoni, 41, of sexual harassment and a retaliatory smear campaign in … Read more...Read More
The Senate voted along party lines Tuesday to confirm Jay Bhattacharya as the next director of the National Institutes of Health. The vote was 53-47. As director, Bhattacharya would oversee the $48.6 billion agency, the world’s largest public funder of biomedical research. Bhattacharya, a professor of medicine at Stanford University and a research associate at the National Bureau of Economics Research, has been … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s federal funding cuts are being felt from farms in the Heartland to food banks in Chicago. More than $1 billion in assistance that usually flows into the U.S. Department of Agriculture for two programs that help local farmers, schools and food banks has already vanished. Now the administration is threatening to slash the agency’s Supplemental Nutrition … Read more...Read More
Hamdan Ballal, one of the two Palestinian filmmakers who co-directed the Oscar-winning documentary “No Other Land,” is free. He was released Tuesday from Israeli custody, less than a day after Israeli military and police detained him and three other people following a brutal attack Monday by settlers in the occupied West Bank. Ballal was released … Read more...Read More
Roberta “Randy” Tidmore was waiting at a bus terminal in Chicago more than 80 years ago on her way back to Rockford, Illinois, when a group of handsome young men in the U.S. Marine Corps walked past. For the 21-year-old, then serving in Rockford as a Rosie the Riveter — one of thousands of women who worked in factories and shipyards during … Read more...Read More
Earlier this month, the Claremont Police Department received a chilling 911 report: A caller said they were holding someone captive inside a Claremont McKenna College restroom, carrying a bomb and preparing to shoot anyone they saw on campus. The call triggered a massive deployment of law enforcement and SWAT team members and sent waves of … Read more...Read More
There has been a shift in what moves California. Electric vehicle charging ports now outnumber gas nozzles across the Golden State, a sign of the increasing number of zero-emission vehicles on the road. But the milestone arrives as the federal government has moved to deprioritize the shift away from gasoline-powered cars. California has steadily amassed … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s Department of Education launched an investigation on Thursday into the California Department of Education for allegedly violating the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act and “hiding minors’ ‘gender identity’ from parents.” In a Thursday press release, the Department of Education stated, “The California Department of Education has allegedly abdicated the responsibilities FERPA imposes … Read more...Read More
A federal judge has set a trial date in the criminal fraud case against Boeing, the latest step in the grinding legal process following two fatal 737 MAX crashes six years ago. U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor on Tuesday set a trial date, potentially changing the course of the prosecution after several months of behind-the-scenes … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials arrested a suspect on Tuesday after a babysitter discovered a “monster” under a child’s bed in Kansas. In a Wednesday press release, the Barton County Sheriff’s Office said that sheriff’s deputies were dispatched outside Great Bend, Kansas, at roughly 10:40 p.m. on Monday due to a “reported disturbance call.” “Upon arrival the … Read more...Read More
The United States military confirmed on Thursday that recovery efforts for the four missing U.S. soldiers and the submerged M88 Hercules armored vehicle that was found near Pabradė, Lithuania, remain ongoing. In a Thursday press release, U.S. Army Europe and Africa announced that “efforts continue” by both U.S. and Lithuanian personnel as the four U.S. … Read more...Read More
North Korea has sent at least another 3,000 soldiers to Russia, reaffirming its support for Moscow in the war against Ukraine. This was reported by the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff, quoted by CNN, while Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko confirmed – according to Tass – that a visit to Russia by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is being prepared. At the same time, … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials have arrested the suspect who allegedly set multiple Teslas on fire and fired multiple gunshots into Tesla vehicles at a Tesla Collision Center in Las Vegas last week. In a Thursday press release, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada announced that 36-year-old Paul Hyon Kim was arrested by … Read more...Read More
Viral videos shared on social media show Vice President J.D. Vance firing machine guns alongside U.S. Marines at Quantico in Virginia on Wednesday. According to Breitbart, Vance, who previously served in the U.S. Marines, fired the M27 5.56 infantry assault rifle, the 5240B machine gun, the 5107 .50 caliber sniper rifle, and the M101 105mm … Read more...Read More
Eric McCullough spent months looking for an affordable place of his own but then moved into an apartment with his daughter, his only option to make ends meet. McCullough, 59, lives on disability insurance and said he could not find apartments or houses for rent that he could afford on those payments alone. “The magic question, … Read more...Read More
Collision during the night between a Taiwanese Navy ship and a Chinese fishing vessel off the central coast of the island. The incident did not cause any injuries, but led to the opening of an investigation to clarify responsibility. According to a statement from the Taiwan Naval Fleet Command, the collision occurred at 00:38 local time, about … Read more...Read More
Former Louisiana Sen. J. Bennett Johnston, a Democrat who chaired the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and who fought off a surprisingly strong challenge from David Duke in 1990, died Tuesday. He was 92. Johnston, a moderate Democrat who served from 1972 through 1997, was a strong defender of nuclear energy and a mild-mannered lawmaker prone to deal-making in a state … Read more...Read More
Swarms of Russian drones attacked Ukraine’s major cities overnight as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepared to join European leaders for a meeting in Paris aimed at reinforcing Kyiv’s position in any peace settlement. The Ukrainian air force reported downing and jamming most of 86 explosive-laden drones and decoys fired by Russia in the barrage. But those that evaded air defenses did some … Read more...Read More
In August, a manufacturer of DNA testing kits sent a letter to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department warning officials to stop using certain test kits that had proved prone to giving incomplete results. The letter eventually landed in front of a civilian employee at the department’s Scientific Services Bureau — but the employee didn’t … Read more...Read More
A deadly, drug-resistant fungus that preys on the sick and old is continuing to spread in hospitals and senior care facilities across the country, killing more than 1 in 3 infected. Candida auris, a type of yeast that can cause life-threatening illness, was first identified in the U.S. in 2016 with 52 infections reported across the … Read more...Read More
The U.S. is on alert for dengue fever during the busy spring break season as cases of the mosquito-borne illness continue to rise globally. Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Cuba, Colombia, and Mexico are some of the places that have seen a rise in dengue cases, an illness that is known to cause flu-like … Read more...Read More
A search effort for four missing U.S. Army soldiers remains “ongoing” despite NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte suggesting on Wednesday that the soldiers had died during a training mission in Lithuania. In a Thursday press release, U.S. Army Europe and Africa said, “The M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicle the four missing U.S. Soldiers were operating … Read more...Read More
Public health work by universities, hospitals, social services and health departments around North Carolina will be impacted after the Trump administration announced $11.4 billion in immediate cuts, state officials say. For the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, it will mean more than 80 job losses and at least $100 million in funding cuts, the agency … Read more...Read More
Actor and comedian Joe Gatto has canceled upcoming dates of his comedy tour and entered an in-patient treatment facility in the wake of recent sexual assault and harassment allegations. Gatto, who starred in TruTV’s hidden-camera show “Impractical Jokers” from 2011 to 2021, said in a statement Wednesday that he had voluntarily started treatment at an … Read more...Read More
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Thursday that the Trump administration is cutting roughly 10,000 jobs at the department. The job cuts are part of the Trump administration’s efforts to restructure HHS and “Make America Healthy Again.” In a Thursday press release, HHS said that the restructuring of the … Read more...Read More
The Idaho State House and Senate recently passed a bill that would allow individuals convicted of sexually abusing children 12 years old and younger to be sentenced with the death penalty. Idaho’s “House Bill 380” would make aggravated lewd conduct with children ages 12 and younger a criminal charge punishable by the death penalty. The … Read more...Read More
Fire and coast guard teams in Humboldt County staged a laborious rescue operation Saturday after a hiker who strayed off California’s Lost Coast Trail plummeted 100 feet down a rugged cliff and had to cling to a 60-foot bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The hiker was “barely holding on” with hiking poles for more than … Read more...Read More
Georgia senators took the first step toward abandoning the state’s touchscreen voting system, replacing it with paper ballots filled out by hand. A bill proposed Tuesday would require almost all Georgia voters to bubble in their choices at polling places instead of using touchscreen computers that print out paper ballots. The Senate Ethics Committee could … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday that would seek to cut federal grants to states who don’t adopt tougher standards for voter registration, the latest Republican step in the political fight over access to the voter rolls. The executive order would add a question to the national voter registration form explicitly asking registrants to affirm … Read more...Read More
Colorectal cancer is one of the most treatable cancers, especially when detected early. For those in advanced stages, significant advancements in therapies are providing renewed hope. Dr. Umair Majeed, a Mayo Clinic oncologist, says improved treatment options mean better outcomes for patients, even for those with late-stage colorectal cancer. Colon cancer is staged from 0 to 4. The … Read more...Read More
The Houthi terrorist organization claimed early Wednesday morning to have reportedly carried out a drone attack against the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in the Red Sea and multiple Israeli military locations. The Jerusalem Post reported that the Houthi terrorist organization issued a statement Wednesday on Telegram, claiming that the terrorist organization had used … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump signed a pardon on Tuesday for Devon Archer, a former business partner of Hunter Biden who testified before the House Oversight Committee regarding the Biden family’s alleged corruption. Prior to the signing of the presidential pardon on Tuesday, White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf introduced the pardon to Trump, saying, “Devon Archer … Read more...Read More
Anheuser-Busch, a major brewing company, has decided not to sponsor the St. Louis PrideFest after 30 years of sponsoring the annual LGBTQ pride parade. According to KSDK, Anheuser-Busch, the parent company of Bud Light and Budweiser, is no longer sponsoring the 45th annual PrideFest event in St. Louis, leaving the LGBTQ organization with roughly $150,000 … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the United States has deployed major military assets near the Middle East region following President Donald Trump’s strikes against the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist organization and his warning to Iran to accept a nuclear deal or face the elimination of its nuclear program. The War Zone reported on Tuesday that communications … Read more...Read More
The journalist who was mistakenly included in a chat with top Trump administration officials discussing U.S. military strikes against the Houthi terrorist organization earlier this month published the “attack plans” on Wednesday that were reportedly shared in the Signal text messaging leak. After releasing a report on Monday regarding his inclusion in a Signal chat group … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s administration recently announced a new “Chemical Contaminants Transparency Tool” that will allow Americans to easily identify the chemicals and various contaminants found in different foods through an extensive online database. In a press release issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last Thursday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy … Read more...Read More
Teen TikTok influencer Joshua Blackledge, known for his lip-syncing and car videos, died last week in North Carolina. The 16-year-old high school junior died March 18 at his home in Newport, according to an online obituary. A cause of death has not yet been released. At the time of publication, the social media personality is followed by 1.1 million people … Read more...Read More
In a heartfelt ceremony held at the American Legion Post 558, Plains Township, three local veterans were honored by the Northeast Chapter Quilts of Valor in tribute to their service to the nation. —Mark Klinges, Plains Twp. Honored for his service as a member of the U.S. Army, having joined the 402nd Military Police Reserve Unit in 1978. In … Read more...Read More
The Veterans Upward Bound program at Gadsden State Community College has moved to a larger, more accessible location in the basement of Naylor Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus in Gadsden. The program, previously located in Beck Field House, now occupies a space designed to better serve veterans’ unique needs. “The improvements represent our commitment to providing the best … Read more...Read More
Attorneys for Luigi Mangione, the Towson, Maryland, man accused of gunning down a United HealthCare CEO, are requesting he have access to a laptop while in federal custody to review documents and other material related to his case, according to a court filing Monday in the Supreme Court of New York. Without a laptop, counsel … Read more...Read More
Colorado legislature passes gun control bill requiring training before purchase for certain firearms
American Military News: 2025-03-26 06:20:22
Two days after the fourth anniversary of the Boulder King Soopers mass shooting, the Colorado House passed legislation to limit the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms to Coloradans who have passed a background check and taken a training course. Senate Bill 3 — which would apply the new restrictions to the gun used in the Boulder attack … Read more...Read More
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), who serves as the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, warned on Monday that the potential for China to launch a surprise attack against Taiwan and potentially engage in a conflict with the United States is “actually much worse” than most Americans realize. During a Monday interview with radio host Hugh … Read more...Read More
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a major warning on Monday to individuals who have engaged in government fraud as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to uncover waste, fraud, and abuse across the federal government. During Monday’s cabinet meeting, Bondi delivered a statement regarding Tesla CEO Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency’s recent … Read more...Read More
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a warning last week that cases of dengue fever, a virus that can be deadly, are continuing to rise across the globe, including countries and regions that are typically popular vacation destinations for Americans over spring break and the summer months. In a Health Alert Network … Read more...Read More
City police arrested three employees at three separate convenience stores this week for selling cannabis without a license, the latest in a crackdown on illegal marijuana sales, officials said. The first arrest took place Tuesday at VP Snack and Soda 108 Varieties and Deli on Connecticut Avenue, according to Sgt. Ryan Evarts of the Norwalk Police Department. Evarts said … Read more...Read More
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a new task force to investigate the domestic terrorists responsible for targeting Tesla vehicles, charging stations, and dealerships across the country in protest of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s role as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency under President Donald Trump’s administration. According to The New … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump and his administration revoked former Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ U.S. Secret Service protection on Monday. According to The Washington Post, the Secret Service protection detail for Mayorkas, who served as the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security under former President Joe Biden, was terminated on Monday at the request of … Read more...Read More
A Cook County judge on Saturday ordered a South Shore father detained after authorities said he left a loaded handgun unattended where his sons played it and were shot. The father, Derrick Taylor, 32, was not present for the detention hearing at the Leighton Criminal Court Building where he faced felony charges for child endangerment … Read more...Read More
The family of a man shot to death by a Kern County sheriff’s deputy was awarded $30.5 million by a federal jury Wednesday in one of California’s largest police shooting payouts. Unarmed Mickel Lewis Sr. died after being shot five times by Deputy Jason Ayala on Oct. 2, 2020. His family said that, after he … Read more...Read More
Federal authorities this week announced that more than a dozen Rollin’ 60s Crips members and associates — including Eugene “Big U” Henley — have been charged in a sprawling criminal case. Henley, who helped launch rapper Nipsey Hussle’s career, has been accused in a federal complaint of running a “Mafia-like” criminal enterprise that carried out … Read more...Read More
A former Eminem employee has been charged in the leak of a batch of unreleased material from the rapper. Joseph Strange, 46, was charged Wednesday with criminal copyright infringement and interstate transportation of stolen goods. The FBI said that several Eminem fans paid Strange $50,000 in Bitcoin for 25 unreleased Eminem songs in January, all … Read more...Read More
Boeing Co. won a contract to design and build the U.S.’s next-generation stealth fighter jet, beating out rival Lockheed Martin Corp. for the multibillion dollar program aimed at preparing the military for possible conflict with China. The new sixth-generation fighter jet, whose overall cost is expected to run in the hundreds of billions of dollars, “will ensure that the USA continues … Read more...Read More
It was more of a “ho-hum” than a “heigh-ho” at the box office this weekend, as Walt Disney Co.’s latest live-action remake “Snow White” arrived in theaters. The movie, which stars Rachel Zegler as the titular princess and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, opened in the U.S. and Canada to a lackluster $43 million … Read more...Read More
Jan Schwieterman, the actor known for playing Kurt Bozwell in 1997’s “Good Burger,” has died at 52 following a short battle with cancer. “It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my brother, Jan (JP) Schwieterman,” his brother, Chad Schwieterman, wrote on Facebook earlier this month. “He recently found out he … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that Trump administration officials accidentally leaked secret plans for U.S. military strikes against the Houthi terrorist organization in Yemen to a journalist prior to the recent strikes. Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, released a report on Monday regarding the leak of the secret military strike plans, claiming that he has … Read more...Read More
The chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party recently requested that multiple U.S. universities provide the committee with information on Chinese students studying in the United States, prompting the Chinese government to criticize U.S. lawmakers for “overstretching the concept of national security.” Last week, Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Mich.), chairman of the House … Read more...Read More
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz recently revealed some of the Houthi terrorist organization targets President Donald Trump’s administration has eliminated since the president’s inauguration in January. In a Sunday interview on CBS News’ “Face the Nation,” Waltz told CBS host Margaret Brennan that the Trump administration has unleashed multiple strikes against the Iran-backed Houthi terrorists … Read more...Read More
Three major wildfires have consumed over 4,000 acres and forced mandatory evacuations in western North Carolina, which was devastated by Hurricane Helene last September. The New York Times reported on Monday that over 4,000 acres have been consumed in the North Carolina wildfires. According to Fox Weather, the three main wildfires currently raging throughout North … Read more...Read More
Ukrainian and U.S. officials held talks in Riyadh, resuming efforts to end Russia’s full-scale invasion as President Donald Trump pushes for a ceasefire. The discussion on Sunday in Saudi Arabia was “productive and focused,” and “addressed key points including energy,” Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on social media. U.S. and Russian delegates are expected to hold separate talks on Monday. White House national security adviser Mike Waltz said … Read more...Read More
Hundreds of USPS workers left their postal-blue uniforms at home on Sunday, when they rallied on Boston Common for a fair contract and vowed to “fight like hell” against a march toward the privatization of a 250-year-old public good. Many clad in the red t-shirts of their union, the postal workers and their supporters stood for hours … Read more...Read More
Gov. Josh Shapiro this week joined leaders from OpenAI, Carnegie Mellon University and Pennsylvania’s labor community to unveil the results of the Commonwealth’s first-in-the-nation Generative AI Pilot Program. The findings revealed that employees had a highly positive experience, reporting an average time savings of 95 minutes per day while using ChatGPT for writing, research, summarization and IT support. The pilot underscored … Read more...Read More
Former Utah Rep. Ludmya “Mia” Love,” who was the first black Republican congresswoman, died at the age of 49 on Sunday following a battle with brain cancer. In a statement on X, formerly Twitter, Love’s family wrote, “With grateful hearts filled to overflowing for the profound influence of Mia on our lives, we want you … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. US-made weapons continue to be actively used on Ukraine’s battlefields despite a temporary pause in military aid from the United States. Deliveries of ammunition and weapons resumed on March 12 after being suspended for just over a week. The suspension … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Hong Kong rights groups, Tibetans, Uyghurs and local residents gathered at the historic former Royal Mint Court on Saturday to rally against China’s proposed ‘mega-embassy’, voicing fears that Beijing would use the building to harass and monitor dissidents living abroad. It’s … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Hungry North Korean soldiers are selling some of their military equipment to buy food, prompting officials to conduct inspections that have caught some soldiers without all their issued gear, residents in the country told Radio Free Asia. Though the country’s military … Read more...Read More
Big Willie style is back in action. Will Smith has announced his return to music. The “West Philadelphia born-and-raised” rapper and actor who rose to fame in the late 1980s as one-half of the musical duo DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, has not released an album under his own name since 2005′s Lost … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that Canada is working to increase funding to its military amid pressure from President Donald Trump’s administration for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies to spend more on military defense and Trump’s recent comments regarding Canada as the “51st state.” According to Bloomberg, following the end of the Cold War in … Read more...Read More
State Farm General, California’s largest home insurer, asked state officials for an emergency rate hike averaging 22% Monday, saying the Los Angeles County fires have put the company in dire financial straits. The insurer, a subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. of Bloomington, Ill., said the company has already received at least 8,700 … Read more...Read More
A lithium-boron project on Friday closed on an almost $1 billion loan from the Department of Energy. Ioneer Limited is receiving a $996 million loan from the DOE through its Loan Programs Office under the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing program to support on-site processing of lithium-boron at its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Esmeralda County, … Read more...Read More
To commemorate the bravery and sacrifices of Vietnam War veterans, Humane Pennsylvania unveiled a piece of art, “Memories of Herb,” at the Berks County Etchberger Veterans Affairs Center in Wyomissing on Jan. 16. This unveiling is a celebration of art’s power to preserve history and honor the legacies of veterans. Members of the community, local veterans and supporters … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Authorities in Myanmar forcibly recruited more than 70 young men from a single town in the south-central Ayeyarwady region, residents said Monday, as the junta launched a new round of training for the country’s draftees. It’s the latest round-up under Myanmar’s … Read more...Read More
Russia and Ukraine exchanged mass drone attacks overnight, even as the two countries declared they’re ready to observe a moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure sought by U.S. President Donald Trump. Russia sent 171 explosive-laden Shahed drones toward Ukraine, up from 145 and 137 in the previous two days, the Ukrainian Air Force command reported Thursday. “Russian strikes on Ukraine do not stop, despite their propaganda claims,” … Read more...Read More
A bomb disposal expert from the UK has been injured in an explosion in Gaza. The unnamed 51-year-old was wounded at a UN facility in Deir Al-Balah on Wednesday. Four others were injured and a UN worker was killed in the incident. The Briton, who was working in Gaza as an explosive ordnance disposal expert for the Mines Advisory Group, was treated locally before being … Read more...Read More
Between 200,000 and 250,000 Russian soldiers have died in the war unleashed by Russia against Ukraine and ongoing since February 24, 2022. This is the estimate of British intelligence, which believes that the Russian army has recorded 900,000 casualties, including dead and wounded, in clashes with Ukrainian military personnel. This is the worst death toll for Russia since World War II. British … Read more...Read More
The Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration has led to a string of concerned reports from principals and parents to Chicago Public Schools officials, according to a review of internal communication from district security personnel. On Jan. 24, a mistaken CPS report of two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers at Hamline Elementary School on the … Read more...Read More
A state bill introduced during this year’s legislative session seeks to punish distribution of AI-generated sexually explicit images of children with up to 15 years in prison, whether or not the child exists. Senate Bill 9 comes on the heels of similar bills in legislatures across the country to combat a crime getting attention: AI-created … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. South Korean and Chinese authorities faced off at sea for two hours last month after Chinese authorities blocked the South’s attempt to investigate a steel structure set up by Beijing in their overlapping waters in the Yellow Sea, according to South … Read more...Read More
Legislation that would allow people to carry a concealed handgun in North Carolina without a permit is moving forward quickly, having cleared one committee Tuesday and being scheduled for another on Wednesday. Current state law allows people over 21 to carry concealed handguns only after they obtain a permit from their sheriff’s office that involves completing … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to “take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education” and return education to individual states across the country. Trump signed the executive order on Thursday while surrounded by young students. The executive order states, “The … Read more...Read More
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Thursday that the United States Coast Guard was offloading 45,000 pounds of cocaine and 50 pounds of marijuana valued at over $500 million. Announcing the Coast Guard’s seizure of 45,000 pounds of illegal drugs off the coasts of Mexico, Central America, and South America during an appearance at … Read more...Read More
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed a memo on Thursday directing the Department of Defense to cut more than $580 million in contracts and grants as the Pentagon works with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to eliminate “wasteful spending” under President Donald Trump’s administration. In a Thursday video shared on X, formerly Twitter, Hegseth … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Department of Immigration, Customs and Enforcement detained 81 people in Kentucky accused of being in the U.S. illegally this month during “enhanced, targeted enforcement.” The arrests happened between March 10 and March 14, the agency says. Twenty-five of the 81 people detained were charged with criminal offenses including illegal reentry, illegal possession of firearms and illegal possession of controlled … Read more...Read More
A man who took a deal and pleaded guilty in January to human trafficking was sentenced Wednesday to 21 years in prison, according to the Denver District Attorney’s Office. William Galbreath pleaded guilty to one count of human trafficking, according to court records. The deal dropped additional charges of pimping, money laundering and violating a … Read more...Read More
Former Democratic Missouri Rep. Cori Bush’s husband was charged on Thursday with two counts of wire fraud for allegedly defrauding the federal government by submitting fraudulent pandemic loan applications. In a Thursday press release, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colombia announced that 46-year-old Cortney Merritts had been charged “by federal indictment … Read more...Read More
An airstrip once used to develop U.S. pilots during World War II in Central California has been sold. Located in western Fresno County about 10 miles south of Dos Palos and 15 miles north of Firebaugh, Eagle Field dates back to 1942 when construction of the airstrip got underway a few months after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 and the United States entering WWII. The airfield fulfilled a vital … Read more...Read More
Mattel, the toymaker behind Barbie and Hot Wheels, is laying off 120 workers from its El Segundo headquarters, according to a notice provided to state and local officials. The toy and entertainment company is cutting various roles including in marketing, design and information technology. Some of the employees held positions as managers, directors or vice … Read more...Read More
The Chicago Sun-Times, which bills itself as the hardest-working newspaper in America, may have to work even harder after more than a fifth of its staffers took a buyout, heading off potential layoffs in a sweeping cost-cutting initiative by Chicago Public Media. Thirty Sun-Times employees, including 23 reporters and editors, will be voluntarily leaving the … Read more...Read More
Consumers aren’t turning to comfort foods like Lucky Charms or Chex Mix to quell their economic anxieties, forcing General Mills to enter cost-cutting mode. “Our imperative is to get back to growth,” CEO Jeff Harmening said. “It’s very clear to us we have an opportunity to improve the way we go about our business and … Read more...Read More
Two heavyweight arch rivals in the world of Bay Area workforce-management startups are locked in a legal battle with one accusing the other of planting a spy within its ranks, and claiming in a federal lawsuit filed Monday that it caught the alleged mole after baiting its rival with a trap. When the alleged corporate … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The North Korean army is ordering soldiers to stop scrounging the streets for cigarette butts to smoke even as commanders keep some of the soldiers’ monthly cigarette rations for themselves, members of the country’s military told Radio Free Asia. The subject … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Ukraine said its military struck three long-range artillery guns supplied to Russia by North Korea, underlining the extent of the authoritarian Asian nation’s involvement in Russian efforts to defeat the Ukrainian counteroffensive in Kursk. The Ukrainian military said Wednesday that an … Read more...Read More
A fire at the New Jersey residence of a Bayer executive is currently being investigated as arson exactly three months after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brain Thompson was assassinated in Manhattan. In a statement obtained by WVTM, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office said a fire was reported “at an occupied residence on East Lane in Madison” at … Read more...Read More
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem issued a major warning on Wednesday to the people responsible for the increased swatting calls that have targeted conservative media figures. Noem warned that President Donald Trump’s administration will “hunt these cowards down.” In a Wednesday post on X, formerly Twitter, Noem announced, “Under President Trump’s leadership, we … Read more...Read More
An outbreak of a deadly strain of the bird flu was confirmed last week at a poultry farm in Mississippi, marking the first time an outbreak of the new bird flu strain had been confirmed in a commercial flock of poultry since 2017. According to a March 13 report, the World Organization for Animal Health … Read more...Read More
A suspect allegedly armed with a handgun was arrested after a standoff with police officials in a “barricade incident” near the Central Intelligence Agency’s headquarters in McLean, Virginia, on Wednesday. The barricade incident prompted law enforcement officials to deploy a SWAT team to the scene as multiple agencies responded to the situation. At 11:15 a.m. … Read more...Read More
One of Corey Feldman’s drummers, Duke Gadd, has reportedly died of a reported fentanyl overdose. The 53-year-old “Corey’s Angels” frontman and former child star announced “with tremendous sadness” that Gadd died Wednesday in Las Vegas due to a fentanyl overdose, according to his Instagram tribute. Gadd played on the “Goonies” star’s 2023 “Love ReTours 23” … Read more...Read More
The director of “Leaving Neverland” and its upcoming sequel — both about the men who accused Michael Jackson of sexually abusing them as children — says he’s received thousands of death threats from fans of the late King of Pop. British filmmaker Dan Reed says he has “kept company with very violent people for a … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. China, Russia, and Iran demanded an end to Washington’s “illegal, unilateral sanctions” on Tehran, after three-party talks on the Iranian nuclear issue in Beijing on March 14. But a leading sanctions expert involved in past nuclear talks with Iran says … Read more...Read More
A 31-year-old married woman, who previously worked as a teacher at multiple schools in Indiana, has been accused of sexually assaulting teenagers and forcing minors to have group sex while wearing “Scream” masks. According to News 8, 31-year-old Brittany Fortinberry currently faces 29 charges related to child sex crimes against minor students. The outlet reported … Read more...Read More
A new report published by the Ministry of National Defense of Taiwan warns that support from the United States is essential to the country’s deterrence against an attack from China. According to The Wall Street Journal, the Ministry of National Defense of Taiwan recently released the Quadrennial Defense Review, emphasizing the need for support from … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Ukraine’s armed forces are increasingly using ground drones to gain an edge on the battlefield. These unmanned vehicles are used for various military operations including reconnaissance, direct attacks, mine-laying, ammunition delivery, and medical evacuations. In a workshop run by Ukrainian … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. More than 300 people were reported killed after Israel launched deadly air strikes in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon, and southern Syria in what it said were targeted attacks against extremists planning terror assaults, reigniting tensions that threatened to engulf the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The United States has launched extensive air strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, aiming to curb their threat to shipping while also signaling a warning to Iran. In a statement announcing his directive on March 15, US President Donald Trump also warned Iran to … Read more...Read More
Authorities have confirmed that a suspect was arrested on Thursday following a shooting at the Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital in Troy, Michigan. This is breaking news that will be updated as more information becomes available. Keep reading below. “We can confirm there has been a shooting at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital,” the Troy … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials recently arrested a sex offender in Wisconsin after he was found to be “in violation of his bond” by allegedly filming children at a local school. In a Monday press release, the Racine County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Paul Shelton, a 43-year-old sex offender, had been arrested during the execution of a … Read more...Read More
The Pentagon has confirmed that up to 60,000 civilian Department of Defense jobs will be cut as part of the administration’s plan to redirect resources to “mission critical functions” under President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. During a media briefing on Tuesday, a senior U.S. defense official told reporters, “The department’s been … Read more...Read More
Israel launched overnight airstrikes across Gaza that Hamas said killed hundreds of people, shattering a nearly two-month ceasefire with the Palestinian group. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Tuesday to act “with increasing military strength,” saying Hamas had repeatedly refused to release its remaining hostages. The move brought to an abrupt end any immediate hope the truce would be extended … Read more...Read More
There are 59 hostages still held in the Gaza Strip by Hamas and other groups active in the Palestinian enclave. It is believed that only 24 are alive, as reported by Israeli media. For all of them, the mobilization of their relatives, who accuse Benjamin Netanyahu’s government of having “abandoned” them after the new Israeli air raids that hit the Palestinian … Read more...Read More
Robyn Shaber left the ShopRite in Cardiff in Harford County, Maryland, last week with her grandson and at least 24 plastic bottles of Coca-Cola and Mountain Dew. “This is probably a couple days’ worth,” said Shaber, whose husband drinks a lot of soda. Even with a sale — two packs for $12 and two more … Read more...Read More
Douglas Kiker, the “Singing Garbage Man” of “American Idol” Season 18, reportedly looked bad enough before he was hospitalized that a pedestrian who passed him on the street decided to call 911. Kiker died March 10 at Colorado’s Denver Health Medical Center, a representative of the Denver Medical Examiner’s office told The Times on Friday … Read more...Read More
An active-duty U.S. airman was recently arrested and charged with allegedly murdering a Native American woman on a military base. In a Monday press release, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota announced that 24-year-old Quinterius Chappelle, an active-duty U.S. airman stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base, has been charged with … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. military was blocked on Monday by a judge appointed by former President Joe Biden. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes issued a preliminary injunction on Tuesday, preventing the Pentagon from moving forward with Trump’s executive order. In January, Trump signed an executive order, … Read more...Read More
Russian President Vladimir Putin is demanding a suspension of all weapons deliveries to Ukraine during a ceasefire proposed by U.S. counterpart Donald Trump, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The two leaders are set to speak by phone on Tuesday about ending the war in Ukraine, with a key objective being the 30-day truce that Kyiv has already said it’s ready to accept. … Read more...Read More
The Florida House is for the third time pushing to undo a law that bans people younger than 21 from buying a rifle. In the past two legislative sessions, the bill failed amid opposition from Senate President Kathleen Passidomo. But this year, gun rights activists say they’re more hopeful, pointing to new legislative leadership, a court … Read more...Read More
Forever 21’s U.S. operating company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy over the weekend and will seek to sell all or some of its assets, according to court documents. The filing marks the company’s second bankruptcy in six years. The Times reported last month that Forever 21 was preparing to close at least 200 stores and lay off more than … Read more...Read More
The fire that damaged a nightclub in early March has been confirmed arson, according to Battalion Chief Glen Williams. Around 2:40 a.m. March 5, Norfolk Fire-Rescue responded to a fire at Broadway Nightclub, which is located at 5671 E Virginia Beach Blvd. near the intersection with N Military Highway. The first crew arrived to find heavy fire coming from the back of the building, according to … Read more...Read More
Two elderly men were injured on Tuesday after a small airplane crashed into a pickup truck at the Airport Manatee in Palmetto, Florida. In a Tuesday press release, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office announced that deputies were working with the Federal Aviation Administration to investigate a plane crash that left two individuals injured in Florida. … Read more...Read More
The USS Gravely, a U.S. Navy destroyer that was recently deployed in the Middle East to intercept missiles fired by the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist organization, was deployed on Saturday to the southern border as part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and illegal drug smuggling operations. In a Saturday press … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials are currently searching for a suspect who set multiple Teslas on fire and fired multiple gunshots into Tesla vehicles at a Tesla Collision Center In Las Vegas on Tuesday. During a Tuesday press conference, a las enforcement official confirmed that a “suspect approached the business wearing all black clothing” and “used what … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump appointed Charlie Kirk, a conservative commentator and the founder of Turning Point USA, as a member of the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Board of Visitors on Monday. In a Monday post on Truth Social, Trump announced his new appointments to the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Board of Visitors, writing, “Our Great United … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that his administration would be “immediately” revoking Secret Service protection for former President Joe Biden’s adult children, Hunter and Ashley Biden. In a Monday post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Hunter Biden has had Secret Service protection for an extended period of time, all paid for by the United … Read more...Read More
The Chinese military sent 59 warplanes and conducted military exercises near Taiwan on Monday. Chinese officials claimed that the military exercises were executed as a punishment for the “separatism” promoted by Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te. In a Monday statement on X, formerly Twitter, the Ministry of National Defense of Taiwan said, “59 PLA aircraft and … Read more...Read More
After being injured during combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, Chris Peskuski returned to civilian life damaged both physically and emotionally. Even before deciding to leave the U.S. Marine Corps in 2011, the Albuquerque resident said he was starting to spiral due to alcohol abuse, a brain injury and post traumatic stress disorder. “It took me a long time to admit this to myself, … Read more...Read More
“These are the monsters sent to our country by cheater Joe Biden and the far-left Democrats.” This is how Donald Trump comments on the shocking video he posted last night on Truth showing the arrival, at an airport in combat gear, of over 200 Venezuelan migrants, considered by Washington to be members of the Tren de Aragua gang, classified as a terrorist … Read more...Read More
The Trump administration says it did not defy a weekend court order to halt the use of wartime powers to fast-track deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador. “The administration did not ‘refuse to comply’ with a court order,” said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt in a statement. “The order, which had … Read more...Read More
As safety concerns over the Sig Sauer P320 handgun continue to mount, a growing number of police departments across the United States are rethinking their use of the popular semiautomatic firearm. Released in 2014, Sig Sauer’s P320 model has become one of the most popular guns in America, with more than 2.5 million units sold. … Read more...Read More
Vice President JD Vance said he expected President Donald Trump to wrap up a deal for TikTok and keep the popular video-sharing app operating in the US ahead of a deadline next month. “There will almost certainly be a high-level agreement that I think satisfies our national security concerns, allows there to be a distinct American TikTok … Read more...Read More
Conor McGregor, a mixed martial arts fighter and legendary Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) champion, visited the White House and met with President Donald Trump on Monday. Prior to meeting with Trump, McGregor claimed that the Irish government had “abandoned” the people of Ireland. In a viral video shared on X, formerly Twitter, McGregor can be … Read more...Read More
Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the only person charged in the Las Vegas killing of Tupac Shakur, is maintaining his innocence in his first jailhouse interview since he was arrested in September 2023. The 61-year-old former Crips member, who has also been questioned in relation to the 1997 slaying of Shakur’s East Coast rival Biggie Smalls, spoke to ABC News from Clark County Detention Center, insisting “I’m … Read more...Read More
There are two contrasting approaches that lawmakers have taken to curbing the fentanyl epidemic: public health and criminal justice. This year, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is aiming for the latter. A Jones-backed bill, carried by state Sen. Russ Goodman, R-Cogdell, would create a separate schedule of offenses for fentanyl possession and trafficking, with longer mandatory sentences and fines … Read more...Read More
Rebecca Smith-Bindman, a professor at the University of California-San Francisco medical school, has spent well over a decade researching the disquieting risk that one of modern medicine’s most valuable tools, computerized tomography scans, can sometimes cause cancer. Smith-Bindman and like-minded colleagues have long pushed for federal policies aimed at improving safety for patients undergoing CT … Read more...Read More
Starbucks was ordered by a Los Angeles County jury on Friday to pay $50 million to a delivery driver who suffered severe burns after a hot drink spilled on him in a drive-thru in 2020. According to The Daily Journal, Michael Garcia sued Starbucks after a hot drink he picked up from the company’s drive-thru … Read more...Read More
Major storms in the Midwest have left at least 42 people dead following devastating tornadoes, dust storms, and wildfires in multiple states. Fox Weather reported that 42 individuals had been confirmed dead in Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, and North Carolina. According to the outlet, the severe storms started on Friday and lasted throughout the weekend, … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump ordered a wave of new U.S. strikes against the Houthi rebels in Yemen on March 15, ramping up a fight that has been simmering for months. “Today, I have ordered the United States Military to launch decisive and powerful Military action against the Houthi terrorists in Yemen. They have waged an unrelenting … Read more...Read More
D’Wayne Wiggins, a singer-songwriter and a guitarist who was a founding member of the soul and R&B trio Tony! Toni! Toné!, has died after a private battle with cancer. He was 64. Wiggins died Friday morning “surrounded by family and loved ones,” his family announced in a statement shared on both the musician’s and the band’s Instagram … Read more...Read More
The SpaceX Crew-10, which consists of four astronauts, arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday to rescue the two NASA astronauts who have been stranded on the space station for approximately nine months. The stranded astronauts are now expected to return to Earth later this week. According to Fox Business, the astronauts aboard the … Read more...Read More
The Houthi terrorist organization reportedly fired 11 drones and one ballistic missile at the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier group over the weekend following President Donald Trump’s airstrikes against the Iran-backed terrorist group on Saturday. A senior defense official told Fox News on Sunday that the U.S. military shot down multiple Houthi drones that … Read more...Read More
The Kuwaiti National Guard is conducting a joint military exercise this week with the UAE National Guard to enhance cooperation and share expertise in military operations. Lt. Gen. Eng. Hashem Al-Rifai, undersecretary of the Kuwaiti National Guard, received on Tuesday Maj. Gen. Saleh Al-Ameri, commander of the UAE National Guard, and his forces, the Kuwait Press Agency reported. The military exercises, also known as CPX … Read more...Read More
Justin Timberlake didn’t go out with a bang for the final U.S. stop of his Forget Tomorrow World Tour, canceling the concert just before showtime. The plug was pulled Thursday after the doors had already opened at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, and just 10 minutes before the opening act was set to take the stage. The … Read more...Read More
A 17-year-old male was arrested Sunday in connection with online threats to shoot up Seminole High, according to the Sanford Police Department. The investigation began on Saturday when Sanford PD received an anonymous tip regarding a video of an unknown male threatening to shoot students at the school, the police department said. The video, taken from a … Read more...Read More
The four Long Island brushfires that shut down a highway and caused a military base to be evacuated have been reigned under control Sunday afternoon, officials said. According to the New York Daily News, around 600 acres of the Long Island Pine Barrens were burnt as a result of the fires, per Suffolk Country Executive Ed Romaine. Two firefighters … Read more...Read More
Authorities in three countries are investigating the disappearance of a University of Pittsburgh student who went missing last week while on spring break in the Dominican Republic. Sudiksha Konanki, 20, went for an early-morning walk March 6 on the beach in Punta Cana, where she and five friends had traveled to spend a week soaking in the sun during their academic break. The University … Read more...Read More
Dolly Parton sends off late husband Carl Dean with an emotional new song: ‘If You Hadn’t Been There’
American Military News: 2025-03-17 06:24:47
Dolly Parton reached out to fans, friends and family with what she called a “love note” Thursday in the wake of husband Carl Dean’s death earlier this week. Then on Friday she dedicated a new song in his honor, saying he was “the star” in her life story. “I fell in love with Carl Dean … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that President Donald Trump is expected to invoke the wartime powers of the “Alien Enemies Act of 1798” to quickly deport criminal illegal immigrants linked to the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang. Multiple U.S. officials familiar with the president’s plan told CBS News that the 47th president is expected to use … Read more...Read More
The reality TV show that made Donald Trump a celebrity household name has begun streaming for the first time since its 2004 premiere. Amazon Prime Video announced Monday that viewers would be able to stream all seven seasons of “The Apprentice.” The first season of the Mark Burnett-produced competition show, which also made a star … Read more...Read More
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has sent three individuals with experience in private equity and finance to the Social Security Administration, highlighting the focus that President Donald Trump is putting on rooting out waste and fraud in the nation’s social insurance programs. Among those tapped for the task are Antonio Gracias of Valor Equity Partners, who also served on the board of Tesla … Read more...Read More
A Wisconsin teacher has reached a settlement with his former employer after he says he lost his job because he refused to refer to transgender students by their names and pronouns, his attorneys said. Jordan Cernek was a middle school and high school English and language arts teacher for the Argyle School District from August … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Authorities in a single district of the southwestern megacity of Chongqing have installed 27,900 surveillance cameras and 245 sensors as part of a comprehensive “grid” surveillance plan to keep tabs on residents, officials from the district said Monday. The move offers … Read more...Read More
Rocket Companies said Monday it is buying the real estate listing platform Redfin in a deal valued at $1.75 billion. The all-stock deal, expected to close in within about six months, would incorporate one of the country’s largest mortgage lenders in Rocket with one of the top home search platforms in Redfin. Seattle-based Redfin, founded … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The tariff wars between the United States and China could further hit Hong Kong’s status as a major international container port, where fewer ships are docking and many workers are on reduced pay, according to an investigation by RFA’s Cantonese Service. … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Taiwan’s defense ministry is proposing a law that could bring a lengthy prison term for anyone deemed disloyal to its military, it said on Monday, adding the Chinese Communist Party tried to lure officers while its spying was becoming “rampant.” “Any … Read more...Read More
Top U.S. and Ukrainian officials began talks in Saudi Arabia about the path to a possible peace deal with Moscow amid pressure from Washington on Kyiv to give ground. “The meeting started very constructively,” the Ukrainian president’s top aide, Andriy Yermak, said Tuesday on the X platform. Walking into the talks in the Saudi city of Jeddah, he had told reporters that the Ukrainian side wants to … Read more...Read More
Seven more women file sex assault claims against Coast Guard Academy, bringing total to 29: Attorney
American Military News: 2025-03-15 18:00:05
Seven more women filed sexual assault claims against the U.S. Coast Guard on Thursday, according to an attorney representing the women, as fallout from the assault scandal at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London continues to widen. A total of 29 such claims have been filed since September. The claims, filed under the Federal Tort Claims Act, allege that Coast … Read more...Read More
Last weekend, Rodrigo Duterte rallied thousands of cheering Filipino migrant workers in Hong Kong on his first overseas trip in years. Upon his return to Manila on Tuesday, he joined a rare club of ex-leaders arrested for breaching international law. Police greeted the former Philippine president at the airport to execute a warrant from Interpol after the International Criminal Court ordered his arrest following a … Read more...Read More
Republican Rep. Tom Massie is daring allies of President Donald Trump to primary him as he refuses to support a GOP-backed stopgap spending plan. The right-wing fiscal hawk insisted he won’t back down to pressure from the White House to get on board with a short-term spending bill that would avert a government shutdown as soon as Friday. “Someone thinks they can … Read more...Read More
For nearly five years, two blocks leading up to the White House were the home of a mural that had become one of the most recognizable symbols nationally of the Black Lives Matter movement that swept the nation in the summer of 2020. And that was far too long for Georgia U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde, who filed legislation about a week ago … Read more...Read More
A legislative proposal to cut in half a Pentagon-funded medical research account, subtracting hundreds of millions of dollars in this fiscal year alone, would jeopardize the fight against deadly diseases, experts said this week. The six-month continuing resolution for fiscal 2025, which the House has passed and the Senate is expected to take up soon, would cut … Read more...Read More
Three people were injured early Monday morning in Akron, Ohio, in a shooting that brought a party hosted by rapper Boosie Badazz to a screeching halt. The Akron Police Department said in a report that the incident occurred at a bar on Paul Williams Street where a large crowd was in attendance, according to NBC … Read more...Read More
The Federal Emergency Management Agency plans to hire more than two dozen temporary workers to help with fire recovery efforts in Southern California. The agency announced the expanded workforce Thursday, saying the new employees would help in the Eaton and Palisades disaster areas. The workers will be hired for four months and possibly have their employment extended, … Read more...Read More
Haiti’s criminal gangs on Thursday set fire to the premises of historic Radio Télévision Caraibes, leaving the multistory building of the popular radio and television station charred by black smoke in a week marked by repeated assaults by a powerful gang alliance in neighborhoods around downtown Port-au-Prince. Members of the Viv Ansanm — Living Together … Read more...Read More
The Iranian government “wanted desperately” to kidnap and kill dissident journalist Masih Alinejad on the streets of New York City for shining a light on the regime’s torturous oppression of women, a Manhattan jury heard in opening statements Tuesday in the murder-for-hire case against two Eastern European gangsters. “They smeared her in state-run news media. They imprisoned her brother. They even attempted … Read more...Read More
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that more than 1,600 sexual assault cases against Uber will be allowed to continue before a single San Francisco judge, a move with far-reaching implications for the ride-hailing app and its cohort in Silicon Valley. The decision issued Monday upholds an earlier ruling by a council of federal judges … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Tibetans around the world on Monday marked the 1959 uprising against Chinese rule with protests in cities across Europe, North America and India as thousands marched for an end to Chinese oppression. With faces painted in the blue and red of … Read more...Read More
Aldermen rejected an effort Wednesday to ban the sale of new fur products in Chicago. The failed ordinance aimed to fight animal cruelty with “compassion and empathy,” sponsor Ald. Raymond Lopez, 15th, said. But the opponents who won out argued the regulation would put family-owned fur stores out of business in an act of government … Read more...Read More
Trump border czar Tom Homan on Wednesday threatened to double the number of federal immigration agents in New York if Gov. Kathy Hochul doesn’t cooperate with immigration crackdowns, with Assemblyman and NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani blasting the Trump administration official. “How many New Yorkers will you detain without charge?” Mamdani yelled as he tried … Read more...Read More
Maryland native Luigi Mangione, pending three separate criminal cases in connection to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is now defending himself against another claim: that he starred in his own sex tape. Mangione’s lawyer Karen Agnifilo denied her client was the person in the video, speaking Monday to DailyMail.com. Agnifilo did not immediately respond to … Read more...Read More
Russia is gearing up to respond to President Donald Trump’s call to accept a ceasefire after Ukraine agreed to a 30-day truce at talks with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia. The head of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service, Sergei Naryshkin, and U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe agreed to maintain regular contacts during a phone call on Tuesday to discuss cooperation between their agencies, the Interfax news … Read more...Read More
Investment company Edward Jones is planning to lay off a number of local employees as it restructures. “The size of our home office will be reduced,” said company spokesperson Catherine Stengel. As of 2024, the firm had 5,476 local workers. The initiative, which she would not detail, will “strengthen our collaborative, client-first mindset and alignment … Read more...Read More
Zulu, the acclaimed L.A. hardcore punk band, has parted with singer and founding member Anaiah Muhammad after another artist alleged he abused them. This week, the musician Simpson posted on Instagram that “In April of last year we had an encounter that was initially consensual which resulted in me being so traumatized, I was gaslit … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump indicated in a Sunday interview that the United States military would “have to do something” if Iran does not accept a deal that prevents the country from developing a nuclear weapon. The 47th president also revealed that he sent a letter to Iran’s supreme leader. During an interview with Fox News host … Read more...Read More
British actor Simon Fisher-Becker, who was best known for his appearances on TV series “Doctor Who” and the first “Harry Potter” movie, has died. Kathleen Barry, who represented Fisher-Becker, announced the death of her client and longtime “close personal friend” Sunday on Facebook. The actor’s husband also confirmed the news on Facebook in a brief post. Barry did … Read more...Read More
Two active-duty U.S. military officers will be part of the SpaceX Crew-10’s upcoming mission to the International Space Station. In addition to transporting astronauts who will remain at the International Space Station for six months, the SpaceX Crew-10 will also bring back two NASA astronauts who have been stranded on the International Space Station since … Read more...Read More
Police officials confirmed that 98 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested on Thursday after more than 150 protesters stormed Trump Tower in Midtown, Manhattan. According to Fox News, Thursday’s protest came as pro-Palestinian and anti-Israeli activists have held multiple protests throughout Manhattan this week in a show of support for Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, who was arrested on … Read more...Read More
The United States Army released a new video advertisement on Sunday, claiming, “Day or night, we own the fight.” The video advertisement demonstrated a major change from the Biden-Harris administration’s Army advertisements. The Army shared the new video on Sunday in a post on X, formerly Twitter, alongside the caption, “Day or night, we own … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump has asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to spare thousands of Ukrainian troops that he says have become surrounded by Russian forces. Trump’s appeal for Russia to spare Ukrainian troops comes as he has worked to broker a 30-day ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv. Taking to his Truth Social platform on March 14, … Read more...Read More
An American Airlines plane caught fire on the tarmac at Denver International Airport on Thursday after an engine problem, forcing passengers to evacuate the aircraft, DIA and airline officials said. The plane was at gate C38 when the fire started at around 6 p.m., said airport spokesperson Michael Konopasek. Passengers were evacuated and the fire was extinguished, … Read more...Read More
A criminal investigation by Trump’s Justice Department targeting migrants who sought asylum in New York City has spread alarm about a potentially dark new chapter in the president’s brutal crackdown on immigration. The government, in a criminal subpoena, has demanded a Midtown hotel hand over the names, dates of birth and other details about migrant residents, sources … Read more...Read More
Matt Pinfield is recovering from a stroke and says he intends to “come back swinging,” according to the Hollywood Reporter. The radio DJ and former MTV host told the trade magazine Thursday that he’d been released from intensive care after suffering the stroke in early January and that he was recovering in a Los Angeles rehab center. … Read more...Read More
Where in the world is Kelly Clarkson? Wherever it is, there is no cause for alarm, according to a new report, and she’s not in ill health. Ten days ago, guest Simu Liu found himself hosting “The Kelly Clarkson Show” after the singer left abruptly a few minutes before cameras started rolling. “Kelly isn’t able … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that President Donald Trump has given the United States military orders to come up with options to reclaim the Panama Canal as the 47th president seeks to reduce China’s influence over the canal. Two U.S. officials with knowledge of the planning effort told NBC News that U.S. Southern Command is currently … Read more...Read More
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is preparing to cut 10,000 jobs as U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy works with the General Services Administration and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to make the USPS more efficient. On Thursday, DeJoy sent a letter to Congress, informing lawmakers that he had signed an agreement with DOGE … Read more...Read More
Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.) died at the age of 77 on Thursday after experiencing “complications” from his lung cancer treatments. In a Thursday statement, the Democrat lawmaker’s office staff said it was “saddened to announce the passing of Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva” and noted that Grijalva “fought a long and brave battle.” Grijalva’s staff wrote, … Read more...Read More
The University of Northern Iowa will host the annual PTSD Awareness & Suicide Prevention Conference at 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 26 in the Maucker Union Ballrooms. This free event is open to military members, veterans, their families and friends, community members, professionals, students, staff, and faculty. Lunch will be provided for all attendees. Those seeking continuing education units for social … Read more...Read More
A woman warned Sen. Thom Tillis to be “very careful about going out in public.” A man said he wanted to cut Tillis’ throat. Another told the North Carolina Republican that a constituent could take an ax handle and cave in his head. And the threats — all received since the last election — extended to his staff, his … Read more...Read More
The man accused of slashing tents at a homeless encampment last week appeared to be carrying a firearm and had been threatening and harassing people for two weeks before the incident, according to court records. The warrants were signed March 8 against 42-year-old Daniel Barnett, who also goes by the name Davinci Barcelo. The warrants include misdemeanor counts of … Read more...Read More
A group of Westchester residents say they are freaked out as someone keeps shooting crows in a neighborhood elm tree. Dozens have died, and they fear that if the crow killer isn’t stopped, a person or pet could end up harmed. On Saturday morning, the Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call of animal … Read more...Read More
Elon Musk made an unannounced visit to the National Security Agency on Wednesday, a week after saying the secretive office responsible for foreign-intelligence collection needed to be revamped. Musk was hosted by Timothy Haugh, the Air Force general who leads the NSA and the U.S. Cyber Command. The visit was Musk’s first as a cost-cutting special adviser to President Donald Trump, the NSA said … Read more...Read More
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command announced this week that the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, comprised of over 500 U.S. Marines and Navy sailors, and the America Amphibious Ready Group completed their first patrol of 2025 as a “ready-response force.” In a Tuesday press release, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said the “routine patrol,” which was coordinated by the U.S. … Read more...Read More
Russian forces appear to have retaken at least a dozen villages in their embattled Kursk border region in recent days, throwing into doubt Ukraine’s continued control over the narrow patch of Russian soil. The Kursk region has been the site of an ongoing battle for the past seven months, after Ukrainian forces crossed into the … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump has voiced his support for distributing $5,000 stimulus checks from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. The idea of a so-called “DOGE Dividend” came from James Fishback, CEO of the investment firm Azoria. In a February post on X, Fishback described the dividend as “a tax refund check sent to every taxpayer, … Read more...Read More
The United States Coast Guard recently offloaded over 37,000 pounds of cocaine seized from drug traffickers off the coasts of Mexico, Central America, and South America. In a February press release, the U.S. Coast Guard announced that the Coast Guard Cutter Waesche offloaded roughly 37,256 pounds of cocaine in San Diego, with an estimated worth … Read more...Read More
Pentagon leaders warned senators on Wednesday that the U.S. military’s combat readiness and modernization efforts could be significantly affected if the temporary budget bill does not increase military spending. According to The Associated Press, leaders from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps told the Senate Armed Services readiness subcommittee on Wednesday that if … Read more...Read More
President Vladimir Putin said Russia agrees with the U.S.-organized ceasefire with Ukraine, but only if it addresses “the root causes” of the war. This is breaking news that will be updated as more information becomes available. Keep reading below. “The idea [of a ceasefire] itself is correct and we are certainly supporting it, but there … Read more...Read More
A video shows mysterious green flames erupting from a manhole on the campus of Texas Tech University in Lubbock following an explosion in the area on Wednesday. Multiple buildings were quickly evacuated as fires and power outages were reported. In a series of posts on X, formerly Twitter, Lubbock Fire Rescue said that firefighters responded … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the United States Army has lost approximately 25% of the soldiers the military branch has recruited since 2022 prior to the completion of their service contracts. According to Military.com, internal Army data obtained by Military.com shows that almost 25% of Army soldiers recruited since 2022 have not completed their initial … Read more...Read More
Pakistani security forces killed all 33 insurgents who have been holding a train and its passengers captive since Tuesday, putting an end to an embarrassing security failure for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The government also said 21 of the hostages had been killed by militants. Four members of the military were killed and 17 hostages were … Read more...Read More
A couple from Venezuela was arrested by federal immigration agents this week and charged with misdemeanor illegal entry, more than two years after their arrival at the southern U.S. border. The timing of the arrests and charges is unusual and reflects the Trump administration’s increasingly aggressive immigration tactics. The couple had been granted temporary protection … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs is advising citizens planning to travel to a central African country to exercise caution. Federal officials issued a level two travel advisory to Equatorial Guinea, according ot the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs website. Equatorial Guinea was cited to have robbery concerns across the entire country. “Local police … Read more...Read More
A Nepali man serving in the Russian army was killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on Saturday. Tirkha Bahadur Budhathoki, 44, from ward 5 of Sunchhahari Rural Municipality in Rolpa, died in the attack. He had travelled to Russia via India in September 2023 to join the Russian army and had been serving for nearly 18 months. The drone strike targeted … Read more...Read More
The continuing resolution the House passed Tuesday would add more than $1.5 billion to start building a warship that the Navy did not request and that experts suggest the shipbuilder may have trouble constructing on time and on budget. The fiscal 2025 stopgap measure, which the Senate must clear by March 14 to avoid a government shutdown, would provide $892.5 billion … Read more...Read More
InfoWars host Chase Geiser announced on Tuesday that he was targeted by a “campaign swatting” of his property just a little over a day after InfoWars reporter Jamie White was “brutally murdered” outside his apartment in Austin, Texas, on Sunday night. In a Tuesday afternoon post on X, formerly Twitter, Geiser said, “I just got … Read more...Read More
Bills that would limit access to semiautomatic firearms and lower the barrier for establishing new unions are set for their second public hearings this week at the Colorado Capitol. The two measures are among the bigger Democratic priorities this legislative session, and they’re also among the most controversial — even within the majority caucus. Senate Bill … Read more...Read More
Three people were charged with second degree murder while a fourth faces involuntary manslaughter in connection with a fatal explosion at the Oxford Center medical facility in Troy that killed a 5-year-old boy, Attorney General Dana Nessel said Tuesday at a virtual news conference. The victim, Thomas Cooper of Royal Oak, was killed on Jan. … Read more...Read More
It’s no secret that the skills and labor of workers from other countries helps fuel Silicon Valley’s innovation, but a new report has put a number to it: 66% of technology workers in the region are foreign born, according to the 2025 Silicon Valley Index produced by think tank Joint Venture Silicon Valley. “I think it does … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he is going to “stop” the protesters who have been attacking Tesla dealerships across the country and confirmed that the attackers will be treated as domestic terrorists. After purchasing a $90,000 Tesla vehicle in front of the White House on Tuesday as a show of support for Tesla … Read more...Read More
Almost 350 hostages were reportedly rescued and 27 hostages were killed after Baloch Liberation Army terrorists hijacked a train in Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Tuesday. A security source told CNN that almost 350 hostages had been rescued as of Wednesday following a standoff between the Baloch Liberation Army terrorists and Pakistan’s military in the province … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. North Korea publicly executed three men — shooting each with 90 machine gun rounds — for attempting to flee to democratic South Korea, a witness and a resident who heard about the execution told Radio Free Asia. Authorities then burned their … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) instructed employees to “shred” and “burn” classified documents amid the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce the size of the agency and eliminate most USAID programs. In an email obtained by NBC News, USAID Acting Executive Secretary Erica Carr thanked the agency’s employees for … Read more...Read More
The Pentagon announced last week that it is canceling over 90 studies, including climate change studies that U.S. Defense Department Secretary Pete Hegseth described as “crap” in a Sunday statement on social media. On Sunday, Hegseth shared a tweet from CNN reporter Haley Britzky, who quoted Pentagon spokesperson John Ullyot as saying, “Climate zealotry and … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The United Nations and the United States have called on Syrian authorities to take immediate action after it was reported that Syrian government forces have killed hundreds of civilians belonging to the Alawite minority group in recent days. The U.K.-based … Read more...Read More
Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed on Monday that the United States would “not be providing military aid to the Russians” when asked about the military assistance the U.S. has provided to Ukraine throughout the Russia-Ukraine war. Prior to Tuesday’s pivotal meeting with Ukrainian representatives in Saudi Arabia, Rubio was asked if he expected that … Read more...Read More
The federal government is spending nearly $10 million to create more than 5,000 new grave sites for Lowcountry veterans at the Beaufort National Cemetery in one final expansion for the revered 163-year-old graveyard on Boundary Street that is quickly running out of room. President Abraham Lincoln created the final resting place for a rising numbers of war dead during the Civil … Read more...Read More
The Federal Aviation Administration is extending its ban on U.S. jetliners flying into Haiti’s capital until September. The ban, first imposed in November after armed gangs opened fired on three U.S. commercial airlines flying over Port-au-Prince’s Toussaint Louverture International Airport, was set to expire on Wednesday. The FAA is now extending that until at least Sept. 8. While U.S. air carriers, including cargo and commercial flights, can fly over … Read more...Read More
Donald Trump doubles tariffs on Canada and announces “tariffs of 50% on all steel and aluminum arriving in the United States from one of the nations that imposes the highest tariffs in the world”. In a post on Truth Social, the American president states that the measure, “which will come into force tomorrow, March 12”, is a response to the move … Read more...Read More
A pilot’s failure to follow established mountain flying guidance is listed as the probable cause of a May 6, 2023, plane crash that killed four widely-known Florence residents, according to the National Transportation Safety Board’s aviation investigation final report released Feb. 5. The failure to follow the guidance resulted in a loss of control and impact with trees and … Read more...Read More
The two women accused of murder in the June 13 dehydration and starvation death of 3-year-old Sarai Perez-Rivera pleaded not guilty Monday to charges in a nine-count indictment. The child’s mother, Janae Perez, 25, and Perez’s girlfriend, Ashleigh Utley, 34, wearing white paper jumpsuits, were arraigned before Oahu Circuit Judge Ronald Johnson, who affirmed they will continue to be held without bail, in part, … Read more...Read More
A 24-year-old social media star with over five million followers died in her sleep last week while vacationing in Mexico. According to Fox 4, 24-year-old Alysha Burney died in her sleep on March 2 during a vacation in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The outlet noted that Burney would have turned 25 the day after her … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump’s administration announced on Tuesday that Ukraine accepted a deal proposed by the administration to implement a 30-day ceasefire with Russia. In a joint statement issued after Tuesday’s meeting in Saudi Arabia, the United States and Ukraine said, “Ukraine expressed readiness to accept the U.S. proposal to enact an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire, … Read more...Read More
Steve Witkoff, who serves as a special envoy under President Donald Trump’s administration, confirmed on Monday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky apologized to Trump in his recent letter to the 47th president after being forced to leave the White House following a heated meeting in the Oval Office. During a Monday interview on Fox News, … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. North Korea test launched several ballistic missiles off its west coast on Monday as the U.S. and its ally, South Korea, began a major military exercise, said the South’s military. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, or JCS, said the missile … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials are currently investigating the death of InfoWars reporter Jami White, who was “brutally murdered” around midnight in Austin, Texas, on Sunday. InfoWars founder Alex Jones has blamed Democrat donor George Soros and the “crime syndicate of the Democratic Party” for White’s death. According to CBS Austin, Austin Police Department officers discovered a victim with … Read more...Read More
A U.S.-flagged oil tanker ship was hit by a cargo ship in the North Sea off the coast of the United Kingdom on Monday, resulting in explosions and fires on both ships that led to a rescue operation. According to Fox News, at least 32 individuals were rescued and transported to shore following Monday’s incident. … Read more...Read More
More troops, including Fort Riley soldiers, will deploy soon to the U.S.-Mexico border, Army officials have announced. Under the direction of U.S. Northern Command, additional active-duty military members will soon deploy “to enhance Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection efforts to maintain security at the southern border,” officials said in a statement last week. The 19th Public Affairs Detachment from Fort Riley will provide … Read more...Read More
Time is running out to claim part of a $3.25 million settlement from a 2021 data breach at USAA. Personal data of some 22,600 people was compromised in the breach of the financial services company that serves members of the military, veterans and their families. The suit claimed USAA didn’t properly protect the data, something the company has denied. USAA customers … Read more...Read More
An accused DUI driver hit and killed a grandfather changing a tire on his granddaughter’s car on the side of a highway, California prosecutors say. Now, the 25-year-old driver has pleaded no contest to multiple charges stemming from the July collision, the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said in a March 5 news release. Virginio Cortez was on the side … Read more...Read More
An Orange County jury deadlocked Monday on a charge of second-degree murder against a 74-year-old Superior Court judge who shot and killed his wife after hours of bickering and hard drinking. After eight days of deliberations, the jury was split 11-to-1 in favor of convicting Jeffrey Ferguson, who claimed that he fumbled and fired accidentally … Read more...Read More
These days, the perks of a shiny new bank account often include high yields and no fees, and many can be opened in mere minutes. Nevertheless, Americans with a checking account have held onto that account for an average of 19 years, while those with a savings account have had it for 17 years, according to Bankrate’s … Read more...Read More
Two illegal immigrants with extensive criminal records were arrested on Thursday after allegedly killing a good Samaritan who attempted to stop them from stealing a neighbor’s catalytic converter in Los Angeles County. According to Fox News, illegal immigrants Wilber Alberto Rabanales and Jose Christian Saravia Sanchez were arrested on Thursday by law enforcement officials in … Read more...Read More
One police officer was killed and another was wounded after a 14-year-old suspect fired dozens of bullets at law enforcement officials during an illegal firearms investigation on Friday in Newark, New Jersey. According to The New York Post, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephen confirmed that 26-year-old Newark Police Detective Joseph Azcona was killed following Friday’s … Read more...Read More
Firearms and other weapons would be banned in more public spaces, including parks, government buildings and county fairgrounds when the fair is open to the public, under a bill passed by most Washington state Senate Democrats on Wednesday. Senate Bill 5098 passed the Senate with a 28-21 vote and will now head to the House … Read more...Read More
A federal judge in Cape Girardeau has ordered Chinese defendants to pay Missouri over $24 billion after finding they hoarded personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Senior U.S. District Judge Stephen Limbaugh Jr. said in a 32-page order Friday that Missouri showed defendants, including the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party, … Read more...Read More
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake centered north of Malibu sent light and weak shaking across Southern California on Sunday. The strongest shaking was felt in parts of Malibu, Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks and Camarillo, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The strongest shaking was considered “light” as defined by the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale — enough … Read more...Read More
A plane crash in the parking lot of a retirement community in Pennsylvania left five people injured on Sunday. Addressing the crash in a statement on its website, the Federal Aviation Administration said, “A Beechcraft Bonanza crashed in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, around 3 p.m. local time on Sunday, March 9. Five people were on board. The … Read more...Read More
The cost of child care now exceeds the price of college tuition in 38 states and the District of Columbia, according to a new analysis conducted by the Economic Policy Institute. The left-leaning think tank, based in Washington, D.C., used 2023 federal and nonprofit data to compare the monthly cost of infant child care to … Read more...Read More
Bird flu outbreaks sent egg prices soaring in recent months, in some cases north of $9 per dozen. While the virus also spread to dairy cattle, the outbreaks didn’t seem to boost California milk prices. A group of UC Davis economists recently wrote that though California produces more than 15% of U.S. milk, bird flu has had “little or no impact on milk … Read more...Read More
Walgreens Boots Alliance is being acquired by a private-equity firm for about $10 billion, the retail pharmacy giant announced Thursday. An entity affiliated with Sycamore Partners will acquire Deerfield-based Walgreens in a deal that will take the company private. Sycamore is a New York-based private-equity firm specializing in retail, consumer and distribution-related investments. The company will continue to operate under … Read more...Read More
Brian James, the founding guitarist for the visionary and influential U.K. punk band The Damned, has died. He was 70. James’ death on March 6 was confirmed on his official Facebook page, though no cause was listed. “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of one of the true pioneers of music, guitarist, … Read more...Read More
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) confirmed on Sunday that fighter jets intercepted “general aviation aircraft” near President Donald Trump’s residence in Mar-a-Lago over the weekend. In a press release, Continental U.S. NORAD Region officials announced that F-16 fighter jets “responded to a general aviation aircraft over Palm Beach, Florida” after civilian aircraft violated … Read more...Read More
The United States Secret Service shot an armed individual near the White House early Sunday morning after being notified by law enforcement officials that the man was “suicidal.” In a Sunday press release, Secret Service Uniformed Division Chief Michael A. Buck said, “On Sunday, March 9, an adult male was shot by U.S. Secret Service … Read more...Read More
A beloved Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office K-9 died after the SUV she was riding in was struck during a chase and crashed into a concrete wall, the sheriff’s office said Monday. K-9 Roxi had been with the narcotics department since 2017 and worked with Organized Crimes Bureau Deputy Sheriff Jared Hahn. She died Saturday. The incident … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. While the Chinese government has loosened a ban on Uyghurs traveling outside of China, it places onerous burdens on those who want to go abroad, violating their internationally protected rights, Human Rights Watch said in a report released Monday. These restrictions are another … Read more...Read More
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Panamanian leaders that the U.S. would protect its rights under the Panama Canal Treaty if the Central American nation didn’t move to oust Chinese-connected companies near the critical waterway. “The current position of influence and control of the Chinese Communist Party over the Panama Canal area is a threat to the canal and represents a violation of … Read more...Read More
Israel and Hamas accused each other of violating the terms of a ceasefire deal agreed to last month, raising concerns over the durability of the truce about halfway through the initial six-week period. Hamas said Monday the groups next scheduled release of hostages on Saturday will be postponed until further notice, accusing Israel of delaying the return of … Read more...Read More
Donald Trump’s men arrive in Europe and talks to stop the war between Ukraine and Russia get underway. The next few days are destined to affect the framework of the conflict, which has been going on for 3 years now. From February 14 to 16, the Security Conference takes place in Munich. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will land in Bavaria, who will be able to meet US Vice President … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump asked the U.S. Supreme Court to let him fire the head of an independent U.S. agency that protects government whistleblowers, according to a person familiar with the filing. The request, submitted Sunday but not yet formally docketed, marks the first time Trump has asked the high court for help in his bid to remake the federal government by … Read more...Read More
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl and his wife, Jordyn Blum, have reportedly been spotted in public for the first time since Grohl revealed that hed fathered a baby with another woman. Blum was seen fetching her husband from a San Fernando Valley home, People reported. Toting a duffle bag, he got into Blums car and they drove off while chatting, … Read more...Read More
Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre recently compared the Democrat leadership’s pressure on former President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential election to a “firing squad.” During a panel discussion at the Institute of Politics at Harvard University, the former White House press secretary was asked to provide insight into the … Read more...Read More
Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre recently compared the Democrat leadership’s pressure on former President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential election to a “firing squad.” During a panel discussion at the Institute of Politics at Harvard University, the former White House press secretary was asked to provide insight into the … Read more...Read More
A new video shows a major riot breaking out as pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel protesters gathered at Barnard College in New York City on Thursday. The protest took place just one day after over 50 pro-Palestinian protesters temporarily took over a Barnard College building. According to Fox News, New York Police Department officials arrested multiple protesters … Read more...Read More
Shaurn Thomas, who was paid $4.1 million by the city of Philadelphia after serving 24 years in prison for a murder he said he didnt commit, was sentenced on Friday to effectively spend the rest of his life behind bars for killing a man over a $1,200 drug debt. Common Pleas Court Judge Roxanne Covington … Read more...Read More
A 21-year-old videographer set fire to a vacant building to film firefighters extinguishing the blaze for social media posts, Maryland authorities reported. The man also called 911 to report the fire in Charles County at about 8:30 p.m. Feb. 22, the Office of the State Fire Marshal said in a Friday, Feb. 28, news release. … Read more...Read More
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is coming under blistering criticism for sending condolences to the family of a knife-wielding attacker shot and killed by an off-duty police officer who is credited with saving lives at a Chick-fil-A in Back Bay. My condolences and all of our thoughts are with the family of the individual whose life has been … Read more...Read More
Joseph Wambaugh, a former police officer who became an acclaimed bestselling author, introducing audiences to the gritty, stark realities faced by fellow street cops, died Friday. He was 88. The longtime San Diego resident died of esophageal cancer in his second home in Rancho Mirage, said close friend Janene Gant. Wambaugh’s characters shed the clean-cut image common of police … Read more...Read More
Joseph Wambaugh, a former police officer who became an acclaimed bestselling author, introducing audiences to the gritty, stark realities faced by fellow street cops, died Friday. He was 88. The longtime San Diego resident died of esophageal cancer in his second home in Rancho Mirage, said close friend Janene Gant. Wambaughs characters shed the clean-cut image common of police … Read more...Read More
A case of shingles has sidelined Harrison Ford, who dropped out as an Oscars presenter over the weekend. His Star Wars partner in crime, Mark Hamill, will replace him at the podium, ABC News reported. No sooner had the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the 82-year-old Indiana Jones star as a presenter last Wednesday than … Read more...Read More
Angie Stone, a Grammy-nominated R&B singer and songwriter who found success as part of the 1990s neo-soul movement after nearly two decades in the music business, died early Saturday in a traffic accident in Alabama, according to the Associated Press. She was 63. Her death was confirmed by the music producer Walter Millsap III, who told the … Read more...Read More
The Pentagon has denied media reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had ordered a halt in offensive cyber operations against Russia, according to a senior defense official. Hegseth has neither canceled nor delayed any cyber operations directed against malicious Russian targets and there has been no stand-down order whatsoever from that priority, said the official who was granted … Read more...Read More
Diversity, equity and inclusion programs would be banned in North Carolina’s public schools under a bill filed by one of the top Republican leaders in the state legislature. On Monday, Senate leader Phil Berger filed Senate Bill 227, titled “Eliminating ‘DEI’ in Public Education.” “We cannot teach our nation’s history without acknowledging our past,” Berger said … Read more...Read More
Diversity, equity and inclusion programs would be banned in North Carolinas public schools under a bill filed by one of the top Republican leaders in the state legislature. On Monday, Senate leader Phil Berger filed Senate Bill 227, titled Eliminating DEI in Public Education. We cannot teach our nations history without acknowledging our past, Berger said … Read more...Read More
He was British by birth, a Minnesotan by choice and the Land of 10,000 Bands’ connection to the Beatles. Joey Molland, the last surviving member of the heyday of the hitmaking British band Badfinger, lived in Minnesota for 40 years and died Saturday night at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. His death was announced … Read more...Read More
A new video shows Serbia’s parliament being thrown into chaos on Tuesday as opposition lawmakers used tear gas and smoke grenades in a protest against the government. The chaos inside Serbia’s parliament resulted in at least three lawmakers sustaining injuries, with one in critical condition. The video, which was shared on X, formerly Twitter, shows … Read more...Read More
China is set to increase its defense spending by about 7.2% in 2025, matching last years growth and reflecting President Xi Jinpings ambition to build a military that can challenge the U.S. The outlay will rise to about 1.78 trillion yuan ($245 billion) this year, according to a Finance Ministry report released Wednesday at an annual parliamentary meeting in Beijing. … Read more...Read More
More than 100 friends and former co-workers turned out Tuesday evening attend a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the death of David Sutton, a Fraser firefighter who was killed while rescuing a woman from a burning apartment complex. Many of the same people have gathered in the years following the fatal fire, but the crowd was a … Read more...Read More
Amid Blake Livelys sordid legal battle with Justin Baldoni, the embattled It Ends With Us star has opened herself to yet more criticism after a TikToker resurfaced a controversial LOreal ad she did in 2017, in which she allegedly falsely claimed to be part Cherokee. The ad for LOreal Paris True Match line of facial … Read more...Read More
The fiancee of Faster Pussycats lead singer Taime Downe is being presumed dead after reportedly falling overboard from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in the Bahamas. The death of Kimberly Burch, who was engaged to the glam metal bands co-founder for more than five years, was confirmed in a family statement Tuesday morning. It is with broken hearts that … Read more...Read More
A dentist told the FBI he didnt plan to follow through on violent threats he sent to a variety of public figures, including celebrities and an election official, who he disagreed with on politics, federal prosecutors wrote in court documents. Richard Glenn Kantwill, of Tampa, Florida, said he was a keyboard warrior who was on a verbal tirade … Read more...Read More
A former Eaton County sheriffs corrections deputy was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for distributing child pornography. Ethan Eversman, 25, of Ionia, in May solicited sexually explicit videos of a 15-year-old New York girl. The girl created videos and sent them to Eversman. A month later, according to a plea agreement, he sent two of them to another … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Thursday to revoke the security clearances of Perkins Coie employees and prevent the Democrat-supporting law firm from accessing various federal resources. Addressing the executive order, Trump told reporters on Thursday, “This is an absolute honor to sign.” The president added, “What they’ve done, it’s just terrible. It’s … Read more...Read More
The National Archives recently published a new webpage featuring the declassified records on former President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. The new webpage comes after President Donald Trump issued an executive order to declassify records on the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, former Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. … Read more...Read More
A year ago, the state of Idaho failed while trying to execute a prisoner for the very first time. Senate lawmakers responded at the Capitol on Wednesday by using their heavy Republican majority to pass a change in law to sideline lethal injections in favor of death by firing squad. The bill now goes to the governor. Republican Gov. Brad Little has been … Read more...Read More
The NYPD took multiple protesters into custody at Barnard College late Wednesday as an occupation of the school library against three pro-Palestinian students expulsions was broken up over a bomb threat. Hours earlier, dozens of masked protesters had taken over the Milstein Center with Palestinian flags and materials labeled as coming from the Hamas media office, according to images shared on social media. The … Read more...Read More
A Florida man was sentenced Tuesday for threatening public figures, including Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold. Richard Kantwill was sentenced to two years in prison and three years of supervised release, and has been ordered to pay a fine of $10,000, according to a news release from the Colorado Secretary of State. Kantwill sent … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. U.S. President Donald Trump defended on Tuesday his policy on tariffs saying reciprocal duties to be imposed across the board from April 2 would not only protect U.S. jobs but would defend the soul of the country. Trump, in his address … Read more...Read More
The Department of Justice announced on Thursday that two active-duty U.S. Army soldiers and one former U.S. Army soldier were arrested and charged for allegedly selling secret military information to China. In a press release, the Department of Justice said active-duty U.S. Army soldiers Jian Zhao and Li Tian, who were stationed at Joint Base … Read more...Read More
A SpaceX starship explosion on Thursday resulted in the Federal Aviation Administration temporarily grounding flights in Florida. According to a SpaceX press release, the company’s eighth flight test for “Starship” started at roughly 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. SpaceX noted that the company’s “Super Heavy booster” was able to successfully use its 33 Raptor engines to … Read more...Read More
Less than six months after he was surprised with a new home site in northwest Spokane, a U.S. Air Force veteran and his family are finally home. Home developer Lennar, in partnership with veteran nonprofits Beyond the Barracks and Operation Finally Home, built the 1,500-square-foot house for retired Master Sgt. Christopher Weichman in Lennar’s Woodbridge subdivision in North Indian Trail. Weichman … Read more...Read More
Jennifer Hudson was hit in the face by a basketball during Tuesdays New York Knicks game in a courtside experience that was anything but common. The 43-year-old titular talk show host and rapper beau Common were caught off guard when the ball flew into the crowd, with Knicks point guard Miles McBride rushing over to … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. French President Emmanuel Macron said it would be “madness” to ignore the threat Russia has become for Europe and said he is open to discussing the extension of France’s nuclear deterrence to Paris’s allies on the Continent. His comments on … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Pakistan’s arrest of a suspected Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) operative and his extradition to the United States signals renewed counterterrorism cooperation between the two countries, experts said. The United States accuses Mohammad Sharifullah, a suspected senior member of IS-K, the Afghanistan branch … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Philippine authorities accused a Chinese government-owned broadcaster of deceptive messaging and propaganda after it reported that a Philippine ship had deliberately engaged in acts to pollute South China Sea waters. China Global Television Network, or CGTN, released a video Saturday showing smoke emanating … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The United States on Wednesday charged 12 alleged state-backed Chinese hackers and state officials with offenses related to accessing the email accounts of Chinese dissidents and foreign governments agencies, including the U.S. Department of the Treasury. It also announced rewards totaling US$10 … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump issued his “last warning” to the Hamas terrorist organization on Wednesday, urging the terrorists to immediately release the American and Israeli hostages or “THERE WILL BE HELL TO PAY LATER!” On Wednesday, Trump issued a statement on Truth Social, confirming that he had just met with some of the former Hamas hostages … Read more...Read More
A new study reveals how scientists recently made history by turning light into a supersolid, marking a major breakthrough in physics. The abstract for the recent study explained that a supersolid is “a counter-intuitive phase of matter in which its constituent particles are arranged into a crystalline structure, yet they are free to flow without … Read more...Read More
The Philippine Air Force announced on Wednesday that the wreckage of an FA-50 fighter jet and the bodies of two pilots were discovered in a mountainous region following a recent crash during a mission that targeted communist guerrilla fighters. In a statement released by the Philippine Air Force, Philippine officials confirmed that the FA-50 aircraft … Read more...Read More
China threatened that it is “ready” for a “tariff war, a trade war or any other type of war” after President Donald Trump’s administration doubled tariffs against China on Tuesday. Following the Trump administration’s implementation of 20% tariffs on Chinese imports on Tuesday, Lin Jian, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, claimed that the issue of … Read more...Read More
The U.S. stopped providing the intelligence thats helped Ukraine target Russian forces in Moscows three-year war as President Donald Trumps administration escalates a standoff with Kyiv. The halt covers all the intelligence except for what Ukraine needs to protect its forces, according to a U.S. official familiar with the decision, who spoke under the condition of anonymity. U.S. national security adviser Mike Waltz signaled that intelligence-sharing was … Read more...Read More
House Speaker Destin Hall filed legislation Wednesday that would require sheriffs to notify federal immigration authorities before releasing anyone being held at those officials request. Hall previously led the charge in the GOP-controlled legislature to enact legislation requiring sheriffs to honor the detainer requests submitted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, asking local law enforcement to temporarily hold people … Read more...Read More
First autos, next eggs? The White House said Wednesday that President Trump could consider a carve-out exempting eggs from the tariffs hes placed on Mexico and Canada, following the announcement he granted a temporary reprieve from taxes on automobiles after pressure from the U.S. industry. The president is open to hearing about additional exemptions. He always has open dialogue, said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, responding … Read more...Read More
ABC News and Walt Disney Co. entertainment networks are being hit with a 6% reduction in staff amid shrinking ratings and revenues for traditional television. Workers were told of the cuts Wednesday. The reduction of 200 positions is being made across Disney’s television units, with news suffering the biggest job losses. A majority of the … Read more...Read More
Documents obtained by the Department of Justice show that the ISIS-K member revealed by President Donald Trump as the “top terrorist” responsible for the tragic Abbey Gate bombing at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 scouted the attack route and allegedly trained the gunmen involved … Read more...Read More
U.S. officials are rushing to revive a mineral-resources deal with Ukraine, with the goal of President Donald Trump announcing an agreement as soon as his speech to Congress on Tuesday night, people familiar with the matter said. The White House supports moving ahead with the agreement a key U.S. demand in return for Washingtons continued support for Kyiv after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took to social media Tuesday … Read more...Read More
Soldiers with a Michigan Army National Guard in Grayling soon will leave the U.S. to spend about a year disarming explosives in the Middle East. The Guard’s 745th Ordnance Company is preparing for its deployment to support Operation Spartan Shield, the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs announced Tuesday in a statement. These soldiers will be supporting Operation Spartan Shield throughout the Middle East to strengthen defense … Read more...Read More
The handgun an Army vet used to kill his wife, her father and a neighbor in a murder spree that shocked a quiet Broward neighborhood was one of a dozen weapons and more than 600 rounds of ammunition that deputies seized a year before the killings, according to Broward Sheriffs Office incident reports obtained by the Miami Herald. … Read more...Read More
Saying her life had been cut short by a violent criminal and undocumented immigrant who should have never have been allowed to remain in the country, President Donald Trump spent several minutes during his joint address to Congress Tuesday night honoring the life of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. Rileys mother and sister, Allyson and Lauren Phillips, were in the audience seated next … Read more...Read More
BlackRock Inc. led one of the biggest acquisitions of the year in a deal that marked both the firms expanded reach in infrastructure and a win for U.S. President Donald Trump, who had raised concerns over control of key ports near the Panama Canal. The worlds biggest asset manager led a consortium that will buy a controlling stake in Panama ports that … Read more...Read More
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday against President Donald Trump’s administration’s request to block a lower court judge’s order requiring the administration to pay almost $2 billion to contractors affiliated with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). In a 5-4 ruling on Wednesday, the Supreme Court noted that the United States District Court … Read more...Read More
Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins is sitting out President Donald Trumps address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night as the designated survivor. The Associated Press, citing a White House official, reported that Collins is the one government official being kept away in the case there is an attack on the proceeding to ensure someone in the line of presidential succession … Read more...Read More
Google is urging officials at President Donald Trumps Justice Department to back away from a push to break up the search engine company, citing national security concerns, according to people familiar with the discussions. Representatives for the Alphabet Inc. unit asked the government in a meeting last week to take a less aggressive stance as the U.S. looks to end what a … Read more...Read More
A beloved 30-year-old husband and father who served with the Air Force in his home state of Alaska has died about a year after being diagnosed with a brain tumor, military officials said. Senior Airman James Nilson Mixsooke, who grew up in the small community of Unalakleet in western Alaska, was diagnosed in early 2024, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson said in a Feb. 26 news … Read more...Read More
When police arrested a man accused of lying on a document to purchase a firearm, he revealed plans to bomb New York City, Kentucky police and court documents said. The man, identified as Maurya Bharwad, was first observed by churchgoers in Barbourville for his suspicious behavior as he tried to survey various rooms inside the church, … Read more...Read More
An influencer known as “The Money Queen” declared that “karma won” after burglars broke into her Bel-Air home and made off with piles of fake cash used for a photo shoot. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call about a burglary in process at a home shortly after 1 a.m. Monday, according to … Read more...Read More
Carl Dean, Dolly Partons husband of nearly 60 years, died Monday in Nashville. He was 82. Partons publicist confirmed his death to the Los Angeles Times. The singer-songwriter and actress posted a short statement Monday evening on Instagram, writing that Dean will be laid to rest in a private ceremony with immediate family attending. Carl and … Read more...Read More
SpaceX announced Monday its plans to launch Starship from Kennedy Space Center later this year while building out more support infrastructure in Florida to support two launch sites. SpaceX has been building out a launch tower for the massive rocket at Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39-A while also pursuing the right to build out … Read more...Read More
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the worlds top producer of AI chips, plans to invest an additional $100 billion in US plants that will boost its chip output on American soil and support President Donald Trumps goal of increasing domestic manufacturing. TSMC Chief Executive Officer C.C. Wei joined Trump at the White House on Monday to unveil the companys vision … Read more...Read More
Approximately 3,000 additional active-duty troops will reportedly be deployed to the southern border between the United States and Mexico following the Trump administration’s announcement that a Stryker brigade combat team and a general support aviation battalion would be sent to help secure the border. In a Saturday press release, Sean Parnell, chief spokesman for the … Read more...Read More
The chief executive officer of Walmart Inc. said American consumers are showing signs of stress as food prices remain stubbornly high. Some shoppers are running out of money before the end of the month and turning to smaller pack sizes for consumer goods, Chief Executive Officer Doug McMillon told about 1,000 executives at the Economic Club of Chicago on Thursday evening. … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials arrested two illegal immigrants from Guatemala on Friday after they smuggled roughly 20,000 illegal immigrants into the United States. The two illegal immigrants have been charged with leading “one of the largest human smuggling organizations” in the country. In a Monday press release, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Central District … Read more...Read More
The United States Coast Guard successfully conducted a medical evacuation last week of a 72-year-old man who suffered “multiple strokes” while on a cruise ship near Hawaii. In a Friday press release, the Coast Guard announced that it had conducted a medical evacuation on Thursday of a cruise ship passenger who suffered “multiple strokes” while … Read more...Read More
Georgia Forestry Commission officials responded Saturday to more than 130 wildfires that burned 2,390 acres across the state, officials said. The agency shared an ariel photo of Lumpkin County, where several fires burned in recent days, including a seven-acre blaze along Lumpkin Ben Higgins Road that was 0% contained as of Friday, according to its website. Lumpkin Battalion Chief Daniel Morris said everything … Read more...Read More
Sean “Diddy” Combs, the three-time Grammy award-winning rapper accused of sex trafficking and sexual abuse, and Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and other prison inmates are reportedly under lockdown at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, after a major “race riot.” According to The Daily Mail, … Read more...Read More
David Johansen, the frontman and last surviving member of the flamboyantly gritty proto-punk band New York Dolls has died. He was 75. Johnasen died at his home in Staten Island, New York, as confirmed by his daughter Leah Hennessy to multiple outlets. Johansen had suffered from Stage 4 cancer and a broken back in recent … Read more...Read More
After more than 40 years on the run, a bombing suspect accused of using a dead classmates identity to dodge law enforcement and claim government benefits has been arrested in New Mexico. Stephen Campbell, 76, was initially arrested in Wyoming back in 1982 for the attempted murder of his estranged wife, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorneys Office … Read more...Read More
Israel halted all humanitarian aid and other imports to the war-shattered Gaza Strip as a six-week truce with Hamas expired on Sunday and the Iranian-backed Palestinian faction balked at a U.S. bridging proposal to extend the suspension of hostilities. The Israeli move drew a sharp response from Egypt, one of the key mediators looking to extend the ceasefire. Aid should … Read more...Read More
As her C-130H gunship approached enemy combatants in Afghanistan, former Air Force officer Allison Black’s voice came across the field radios, shocking a Northern Alliance general. A navigator on board, she was part of a crew that killed 200 combatants, and the Afghan general dialed into the Taliban frequency to tell them about Black. “America is so determined, they bring their women … Read more...Read More
Sometimes getting through the semi-finals of a competition is harder than what it takes to win. The same can be said for this years Oakland Schools Scripps Regional Spelling Bee. In the ninth round, eighth grader Sanvi Mandvekar from Larson Middle School in Troy correctly spelled ordanance, military supplies including weapons, ammunition to win the countys spelling crown over … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A fire and explosion at a Chinese-owned shop in northern Laos on Friday killed four people, including Chinese nationals, and injured several others, the Chinese consulate in Luang Prabang said. The blast occurred around 10 a.m. local time at the shop … Read more...Read More
Colorado regulators have issued the first licenses to individuals seeking to open psilocybin-related businesses. As of Thursday afternoon, the Department of Revenues Natural Medicine Division had approved seven license applications for prospective business owners, including one who wants to open a psilocybin mushroom cultivation and another who hopes to operate a healing center. Additionally, the … Read more...Read More
Israeli forces have detained 365 Palestinians in the occupied northern West Bank cities of Jenin and Tulkarem since mid-January, according to a rights group affiliated with the Palestinian Authority. The Palestinian Prisoners Society documented the arrest of 365 people following the Israeli launch of a military campaign in Jenin on Jan. 21, just days after a ceasefire and captives-exchange deal … Read more...Read More
A law in the Bay State effectively prohibiting 18-to-20-year-olds from possessing common firearms is unconstitutional and must be overturned, according to a lawsuit filed by the National Rifle Association and other Second Amendment advocacy groups. The lawsuit filed late last week in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts asks the court to throw … Read more...Read More
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a new website Monday, which he said is designed to help laid off and fired federal workers navigate unemployment and find new work. The Republican governor stressed that Virginia is hiring and ready to take on a potentially large influx of newly unemployed federal workers. We have 250,000 jobs that … Read more...Read More
Elon Musks SpaceX is seeking to deploy Starlink satellite internet terminals to help accelerate an upgrade of the information technology networks that support the U.S. Federal Aviation Administrations national airspace system, according to people familiar with the matter. The effort raises questions about conflicts of interest for Musks business empire and the future of a $2 billion contract awarded … Read more...Read More
A new study suggests that some antibiotics, antivirals, anti-inflammatory medications, and vaccinations are “associated” with a reduced risk of dementia, while other medications are “associated” with an increased risk of dementia. A recent press release regarding a study conducted by the University of Cambridge and the University of Exeter stated, “Antibiotics, antivirals, vaccinations and anti-inflammatory … Read more...Read More
Elton John, who vowed he would never tour again after his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour concluded in July 2023, is returning to the road for at least one night. The legendary singer-songwriter will perform May 9 at Petco Park, where he will headline the 2025 Concerts for Cures to raise funds for Curebound, the … Read more...Read More
The smallest of the five categories in Tucsons Prop. 414 Technology Investments only has three police-related things it would pay for if voters approve a 10-year increase in the citys sales tax rate: Revamping the air support unit; expanding the the body-worm camera program; and investing in technology for its communications department. It … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The defense chiefs of Japan and the Philippines agreed to boost bilateral military ties over mutual concerns driven by an increasingly severe security situation in their respective territorial disputes with China. The two officials met amid a flurry of visits to … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump said he is starting a program to offer residency and a path to citizenship to investors who pay $5 million, offering a new avenue for legal immigration even as he carries out a sweeping crackdown on undocumented migrants. Trump said the program, dubbed the gold card, would launch in two weeks, adding that he … Read more...Read More
Theyve been honoring heroes in Colleyville for a long time, and now theyre preparing to honor them in an even bigger way. Heroes Park is moving from its original location on the south side of the Colleyville City Hall to a much larger place on the south lawn. It will increase in size from less than a fourth of an … Read more...Read More
A UnitedHealth Group subsidiary is still mailing data breach notices to patients one year after a massive cyberattack at the companys Change Healthcare business that affected roughly 1 in 2 Americans. The Minnesota Star Tribune reviewed a notice received Monday by a patient in the Twin Cities, whose letter said the breach may have involved … Read more...Read More
Ursula Boschet, the iconic Hollywood costume designer, whose shop draped celebrities and civilians for more than half a century, has died. She was 90. Boschet died Monday afternoon of pancreatic cancer surrounded by family at her home in Chatsworth, a spokesperson for the family confirmed. In a career that defied the frequent churn and vagaries … Read more...Read More
Israel and Hamas exchanged dead Israeli hostages for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, a swap that was delayed with the sides accusing each other in recent days of breaking the terms of the Gaza ceasefire. The Israeli military received the coffins of four hostages from the Red Cross after they were handed over by Hamas, Israels government announced early on Thursday. Israel, in turn, … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China has set up a live-fire exercise area 40 nautical miles (75 kilometers) off the coast of the Taiwan port city of Kaohsiung without warning in a provocation to the regions security that posed a risk to air and sea transport, … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Outraged Philippine citizens have been taking to social media to dispute online Chinese claims that Palawan province, where Beijing and Manila are at loggerheads over a disputed reef, was historically part of China. The archipelagic province, the largest in the Philippines, … Read more...Read More
The Karen State Border Guard Force is carrying out a crackdown on people who are trapped and trafficked in the KK Park area of Shwe Kuk Kol, Myawaddy Township, Karen State. More than 6,000 to 7,000 people have been arrested, rescued, and detained, and the transfer of them is being delayed, Brigadier General Saw Tin Win, Commander of the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. More than 60 Montagnard asylum seekers face deportation to Vietnam after police raided a funeral near the Thai capital and transferred most of those detained to immigration authorities, according to refugee aid organization Boat People SOS. Thai police later confirmed that … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The United Nations on Monday abruptly cancelled a speech by a prominent exiled Uyghur scholar and linguist barely 24 hours before he was to address a Paris conference on language technologies, he told Radio Free Asia. In an email to Norway-based … Read more...Read More
As a contractor, Kyle Carter often finds glass bottles and other surprising items at job sites, but his recent find stands out for its historic relevance. Six months after finding a note nailed to a beam at a historic church in Cape May, locals historians confirmed the paper itself is roughly 130 years old. The handwritten message is … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Myanmars military bombed insurgents attacking the cornerstone of Chinas investment in the country on Wednesday, killing some civilians, residents said, as the rebels pressed on with an offensive on the west coast township of Kyaukpyu. The Arakan Army, or AA, is … Read more...Read More
Yasmine Acebo makes her living by hooking up renters with deals on Austin apartments. In recent months, they havent been hard to find. In the midst of a pandemic-era population surge, rents jumped a staggering 25% in 2021 in the Texas capital for one of the biggest increases in the nation. But a development boom and new policies … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived at the White House for a meeting with President Donald Trump where he is seeking a U.S. security backstop as part of a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. As the two greeted each … Read more...Read More
Blue Origin owner Jeff Bezos plans to launch an all-female crew into space that includes pop star Katy Perry, journalist Gayle King and his fiance, Lauren Snchez. Also aboard the New Shepard rocket will be former NASA scientists Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen, along with film producer Kerianne Flynn. The flight is scheduled to take off some time this spring, Blue Origin announced in a … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday suggested Beijing may be deliberately flooding America with the synthetic opioid fentanyl, in a reverse form of the mid-1800s Opium Wars that enfeebled Chinas international standing. U.S. officials blame fentanyl for ravaging communities … Read more...Read More
An archaeologist at a construction site reported finding unexploded military munitions, Washington police said. The explosives found Tuesday, Feb. 25, appear to be mortar shells dating back to World War I, the Vancouver Police Department said in a Feb. 26 news release. They were found during construction at Pearson Field, a municipal airport, police said. A police bomb squad responded to assess the situation, … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Hong Kong plans to eliminate 10,000 civil service jobs and freeze public sector salaries as part of an effort to curb a growing fiscal deficit, its top finance official announced on Wednesday, as the city grapples with its third year of … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday directing the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Treasury to “rapidly implement” price transparency regulations regarding healthcare costs for American citizens. A fact sheet released on Tuesday by the White House explained that under Trump’s executive order, “The … Read more...Read More
An artificial intelligence-generated video featuring President Donald Trump kissing Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s feet was displayed on television screens at the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Monday. Federal employees were reportedly forced to turn off each television manually to stop the outrageous video from playing after the government’s televisions … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. North Korea has sent more soldiers to Russia and redeployed several to the front line in the Kursk region bordering Ukraine, Seoul’s intelligence agency said on February 27. The scale of the contingent was not immediately known, South Korea’s YTN … Read more...Read More
A massive drug enforcement raid led to the arrest of 86 individuals in San Francisco on Wednesday night as part of the city’s attempt to crack down on open-air drug markets. The San Francisco Police Department announced on Thursday that an “enforcement operation” by multiple law enforcement agencies led to “the arrest of nearly 90 … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that Thomas Matthew Crooks, who attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, last July, may have been aided by a “criminal network.” Over seven months following the July 13 assassination attempt against Trump, sources told The New York Post that the Federal Bureau of Investigation … Read more...Read More
Police are searching for a hooded gunman who fired multiple shots last week at the home of an insurance company CEO in Lake Oswego, Oregon. The shooting incident came amid emailed threats from an individual claiming to be the shooter. According to Fox News, the Lake Oswego Police Department confirmed that State Accident Insurance Fund … Read more...Read More
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced on Wednesday that law enforcement officials raided 11 locations in Huntington Park, California, including the mayor’s residence, the residences of multiple current and former city council members, and the city hall building, as part of a “public corruption probe” into a $14 million project. In a Wednesday … Read more...Read More
Following a shocking report that National Security Agency (NSA) and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) employees used a “secret transgender sex chatroom” to engage in sexually explicit conversations during work hours, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard revealed that over 100 intelligence officials will be fired and will have their national security clearances revoked. “There are … Read more...Read More
A Bronx-based immigration attorney who committed expansive fraud and stole $16 million from his clients was sentenced Wednesday to nearly six years in prison. Kofi Amankwaa, 70, was also ordered to pay the $16 million in restitution and $13 million in penalties, the Justice Department announced in a press release. People who immigrate to America are often vulnerable … Read more...Read More
A Missouri lawmaker is under criminal investigation after texting the states 988 suicide hotline that she had a gun to her head in what she called a test of a flawed system. State Rep. Tricia Byrnes, a Wentzville Republican, told The Star she sent the series of texts to the hotline last week while she pursues legislation to change how … Read more...Read More
A Tajik citizen living in Brooklyn conspired to funnel $70,000 into the hands of ISIS and practiced shooting assault rifles, federal prosecutors in Brooklyn allege. Mansuri Manuchekhri sent money through an intermediary to ISIS-connected people in Turkey and Syria between December 2021 and April 2023, and investigators believe that cash went to the groups fighters and … Read more...Read More
Authorities are investigating the deaths of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog at their home in New Mexico. Their bodies were discovered in Santa Fe on Wednesday afternoon during a welfare check, officials said. Deputies with the Santa Fe County Sheriffs Office discovered Hackman, 95, his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 64, and the … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Ukraine has agreed a deal to allow the United States access to its natural resources, a major agreement that comes amid rapid diplomatic efforts to end Russias three-year full-scale war against Kyiv. The deal, a copy of which was obtained … Read more...Read More
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently arrested 16 illegal immigrants as they were attempting to flee from a business in Pass Christian, Mississippi, during a workplace raid. In a Tuesday press release, ICE announced that it had worked with the Drug Enforcement Administration Gulfport and U.S. Border Patrol’s Gulfport Station to conduct a “worksite … Read more...Read More
Michelle Trachtenberg, a onetime child actor who starred in Harriet the Spy and Buffy the Vampire Slayer and later appeared in Gossip Girl, has died. She was 39. Trachtenberg was found dead Wednesday morning in her New York apartment, police told The Times in a statement. The actor was found dead by her mother around … Read more...Read More
Elon Musk grabbed center stage at the first Cabinet meeting of President Donald Trumps second term despite not heading an actual Cabinet department saying America will go bankrupt without his budget-slashing efforts. Wearing a black MAGA cap and Tech Support T-shirt, the billionaire first buddy told the president and assembled agency leaders that he would continue implementing deep cuts across the … Read more...Read More
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Wednesday the launch of his new “This is Gavin Newsom” podcast, which the Democratic leader said will feature conversations with “some of the biggest leaders and architects in the MAGA movement.” The podcast marks the latest in a series of publicity moves from a governor who is seeking to … Read more...Read More
An American Airlines airplane was forced to temporarily abort its landing at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Tuesday to avoid a collision with another airplane that was taking off from the runway. In a statement following the incident, the Federal Aviation Administration said, “An air traffic controller instructed American Flight 2246 to perform … Read more...Read More
Law enforcement officials confirmed that an investigation is underway after Gene Hackman, a legendary Oscar-winning actor, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead on Wednesday alongside their dog in their home, which is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. According to NBC News, the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office revealed on Thursday that an … Read more...Read More
Roberto Orci, the producer and writer behind Star Trek, Transformers and several other action-adventure movies and the TV reboot Hawaii Five-0, died on Tuesday at his Los Angeles home of kidney disease. He was 51. His manager, Mike De Trana at Anvil Entertainment, confirmed Orcis death to The Times. He was a visionary storyteller with … Read more...Read More
Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay a $595 million settlement to a virtual care company over a dispute involving COVID-19 testing dodging a $987 million arbitration award that a federal judge recently said Walgreens had to pay. The settlement comes just weeks after a federal judge upheld a $987 million arbitration award that Walgreens and virtual … Read more...Read More
Stellantis NV said Wednesday its 2024 net profit fell sharply to $5.8 billion (5.5 billion euro), a 70% drop compared to 2023’s record high. The results reflect a tumultuous year for the maker of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram and other brands that included poor sales across several key regions, cost cuts including layoffs, fights with unions and … Read more...Read More
They were just passengers aboard an airplane, flying over California and having a chat. The couple was relating their adventures in hunting to the pair of fliers in the row ahead of them. Things apparently got cozy, and they confided that they had hunted a mountain lion. In fact, they said, a close relative was … Read more...Read More
Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed into law a bill on Monday that mandates a $300 minimum fine for low-level marijuana possession. It goes into effect this summer. House Bill 7, sponsored by Rep. Bruce Skaug, a Nampa Republican, will make the financial penalty for having even a small amount of marijuana higher than almost any other misdemeanor … Read more...Read More
Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor will repay nearly $84,000 in expedited passport fees that she pocketed over her first two years in office. State law allows superior court clerks to keep the $35 processing fee paid by area residents applying for U.S. passports, but Cobb officials said Taylor also hung onto the $24.70 expedited shipping charges that should have gone … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Britain has imposed sanctions on senior North Korean officials linked to their countrys support for Russias war against Ukraine as part of what the United Kingdom said was its largest sanctions package against Russian individuals and institutions since the early days … Read more...Read More
A married couple was forced to sit next to a dead body for roughly four hours after a woman died in the middle of an international flight. Mitchell Ring and Jennifer Colin were flying from Melbourne, Australia to Doha, Qatar, on Qatar Airways last week when a woman collapsed and died after exiting a restroom about 10 … Read more...Read More
A 24-year-old U.S. Army pilot killed during World War II will come back home to Wichita. On Tuesday, Lt. Herbert G. Tennyson, of Wichita, was accounted for, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency said. The organization, also known as DPAA, works to identify and recover armed service members who went missing during their service. Tennyson was assigned to the U.S. Army’s Air Forces Bombardment Squadron, … Read more...Read More
Chris Jasper, a former member of the Isley Brothers who helped the group shape its flamboyant funk-rock sound, has died. The singer-songwriter died Sunday at age 73, his family announced Monday on Facebook, two months after he was diagnosed with cancer in December. The post did not reveal additional details, including Jasper’s cause of death and where … Read more...Read More
Cynthia Mejia really wants to work. Since moving to the Twin Cities metropolitan area about six years ago, she and her husband, Amauris, have been searching for part-time jobs to supplement what they earn working full-time. Though the cost of living here is lower than their native New York, rising prices have meant cutting back … Read more...Read More
It seems that proud New Yorker Alec Baldwin cant help but face potentially volatile situations on the streets of his hometown, where he risks being provoked by strangers into losing his temper. According to video uploaded to social media Monday, Baldwin threatened to snap the neck of Jason Scoop, a so-called ambush comic who donned a Donald … Read more...Read More
Its an eggs-ellent day, Pastor John Ptak said as an orderly line formed and a light drizzle fell outside the White Knoll, South Carolina, campus of Radius Church on Thursday morning. People lined up early for free eggs, handed out by the dozen at the weekly food pantry operated by the church. When they heard of the … Read more...Read More
Two individuals were killed and another individual was injured last week after a truck drove over an improvised explosive device in near the U.S. southern border in Mexico. Texas officials have indicated that the improvised explosive device is likely linked to the Mexican cartels. In a Tuesday press release, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced, … Read more...Read More
The White House has revealed the cause of a mysterious bruise on President Donald Trump’s hand that was spotted during his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron earlier this week. The 47th president was photographed with a bruise on his right hand during his meeting with the French president at the White House on Monday, … Read more...Read More
Senators confirmed North Carolina native Dan Driscoll to lead the U.S. Army on Tuesday afternoon. Once Driscoll is sworn into office, he will oversee the Armys 1.2 million employees and a requested $185.9 billion budget. Driscoll, 38, grew up in Banner Elk, and lives in Winston-Salem. His confirmation came despite some Pentagon officials being concerned … Read more...Read More
A bill in the Nevada Legislature would make it illegal for school employees to allow federal immigration officials onto school grounds or otherwise disclose a students information to immigration officials without a proper warrant. Assembly Bill 217 received its first hearing in the Assembly Committee on Education on Tuesday. The bill would codify existing policies … Read more...Read More
The battle for control of Haitis volatile capital took another deadly turn on Tuesday as members of a powerful gang coalition that has been using violence to terrorize the population and gain power targeted a densely populated neighborhood in the northeast section of Port-au-Prince. Members of the Viv Ansanm coalition killed at least 15 people, … Read more...Read More
If you sell goods or services or rent property, and get paid through Venmo, PayPal, Cash App or another payment app, you may have been surprised by a Form 1099-K this year. Heres why you might be among the millions of taxpayers who got this form for the first time: If you received a total … Read more...Read More
Starbucks will lay off 1,100 corporate employees by Tuesday morning and eliminate hundreds of open roles, the company announced Monday. In a letter to employees on Monday, CEO Brian Niccol said the company was simplifying its structure by shedding redundant roles and creating smaller, more nimble teams. The layoffs will not affect store employees. Starbucks … Read more...Read More
After decades of development and trials, Medtronic has secured U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for adaptive technology personalizing treatment of Parkinsons symptoms using advanced stimulation deep in the brain. On Monday, the Fridley-run company announced the regulatory win for its BrainSense Adaptive deep brain stimulation in a thin, surgically-implanted neurostimulator in the chest with leads stretching … Read more...Read More
Hooters is reportedly working on a bankruptcy plan that would allow the restaurant chain to restructure and manage debt. Its parent company, Hooters of America, is said to have met with a law firm about the possibility of initiating a legal process in the next few months that would buy the company time to reorganize. According to Bloomberg, … Read more...Read More
Joy Reid, the most outspoken host on progressive news channel MSNBC, is leaving the network. Reid, who signed a new contract with the Comcast-owned channel last year, will have her final show this week, according to two people familiar with the plans who were not authorized to comment publicly. An MSNBC representative declined comment on Reid’s status. Reid, … Read more...Read More
A rare photo of the Earth from the United States Space Force’s secretive X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle was released by the Space Force on Friday. Sharing a picture of the Earth that was captured in space by the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle, the Space Force tweeted, “An X-37B onboard camera, used to ensure the health and … Read more...Read More
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem revealed on Monday that her department has identified some of the individuals responsible for the recent leak of a memo regarding a “large-scale” Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid in the Los Angeles region. Noem also vowed to identify more leakers, saying, “We’re not here to play … Read more...Read More
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) has confirmed that he suffered a “severe concussion, a seizure and a slight brain bleed” after falling on ice in the backyard of his residence in North Dakota on Sunday. In a Monday post on Facebook, the 64-year-old senator explained that his fall occurred on Sunday afternoon as he was walking … Read more...Read More
A Lee County grand jury has indicted a former Marine Corps recruiter on nearly a dozen sex charges involving two high school students interested in joining the military. Brady Patrick Dean, 25, of Tupelo, faces a total of five counts of sexual battery and six counts of child exploitation in the two indictments handed down earlier this month. … Read more...Read More
Two NYPD police officers were temporarily stripped of their guns and shields over a caught-on-camera arrest where they were recorded punching the son of a retired NYPD detective and the mans father reached out to department brass, the New York Daily News has learned. Police Officers Brian Guzman and Anthony Riccardi were pulled from the … Read more...Read More
Officers Cameron Girvin and Christopher Reese were working the midnight traffic patrol shift late Friday night when they noticed a car with an expired inspection sticker and attempted to pull it over. After the driver of the blue Hyundai Sonata failed to stop, the officers continued to follow the vehicle into a townhouse complex near the intersection of Lynnhaven Parkway and Wendfield … Read more...Read More
A South Carolina man on death row has opted to die by firing squad. Brad Sigmon, who was sentenced to death for beating his ex-girlfriends parents to death with a baseball bat, is the first person in South Carolina to select this method of execution since it was added as an option in 2024. He … Read more...Read More
Luigi Mangione is slated to appear in court Friday for the first time since pleading not guilty to murder and terror charges stemming from the high-profile killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Gregory Carro is set to receive updates on discovery matters and other basic aspects of the case at the routine pretrial proceeding at 2:15 a.m. … Read more...Read More
A new report claims that National Security Agency (NSA) employees used a “secret transgender sex chatroom” to “discuss genital castration, artificial vaginas, piss fetishes, sex polycules, and gangbangs” during work hours. According to City Journal, chat logs from the NSA’s Intelink messaging platform provided by both a current employee and a former employee of the … Read more...Read More
Apple announced on Monday that it is planning to invest over $500 billion in the United States economy over the next four years under President Donald Trump’s administration. The $500 billion investment was announced as the company’s “largest-ever spend commitment” and came just days after Trump told reporters that Apple was going to be “investing … Read more...Read More
President Donald Trump announced Dan Bongino, a popular conservative podcast host and a former U.S. Secret Service agent, as the deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Sunday. In a Sunday statement released on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Great news for Law Enforcement and American Justice! Dan Bongino, a man of incredible … Read more...Read More
A “non-credible” bomb threat forced an American Airlines flight traveling from New York City to India to be diverted and escorted by two Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon airplanes over the weekend. According to The Daily Mail, American Airlines Flight 292 departed from the John F. Kennedy International Airport at roughly 8:30 p.m. on Saturday … Read more...Read More
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The Munich Security Conference that opens February 14 could be a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to resolve the all-out war on Ukraine that Russia launched three years ago this month. U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a planned … Read more...Read More
At least eight people died this weekend as heavy rainfall and widespread, severe flooding swept across the state, according to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. All of Kentuckys 120 counties reported flooding, said Chris Bailey, chief meteorologist for WKYT. Counties reported between 3 and 8 inches of rainfall beginning Friday night. One man was found dead … Read more...Read More
NATO members are currently conducting the military alliance’s largest combat exercises of 2025 amid increased pressure from President Donald Trump’s administration for European allies to “lead from the front.” The Associated Press reported that the Steadfast Dart 2025 combat exercises are being conducted in Romania, which shares a border with Ukraine, as the third anniversary … Read more...Read More
ASAP Rocky has been acquitted of two counts of assault stemming from a 2021 Hollywood shooting, capping a monthlong trial marked by allegations of courtroom misconduct and frequent appearances by the defendants superstar paramour, Rihanna. The verdict was read in front of a packed courtroom, including Rihanna, who leaped up to hug Rocky as his … Read more...Read More