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 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 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 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 group�s 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 he�d 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 Blum�s 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 didn�t 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. Wambaugh�s 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 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

 
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 year�s growth and reflecting President Xi Jinping�s 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 Lively�s 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 L�Oreal ad she did in 2017, in which she allegedly falsely claimed to be part Cherokee. The ad for L�Oreal Paris� �True Match� line of facial … Read more...Read More

 
The fiancee of Faster Pussycat�s 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 band�s 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 didn�t 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 sheriff�s 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 Tuesday�s 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 that�s helped Ukraine target Russian forces in Moscow�s three-year war as President Donald Trump�s 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 he�s 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 Washington�s 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 Sheriff�s 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. Riley�s 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 firm�s 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 world�s 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 Trump�s 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 Trump�s 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 Parton�s husband of nearly 60 years, died Monday in Nashville. He was 82. Parton�s 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 world�s 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 Trump�s goal of increasing domestic manufacturing. TSMC Chief Executive Officer C.C. Wei joined Trump at the White House on Monday to unveil the company�s 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 classmate�s 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. Attorney�s 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 year�s 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 county�s 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 Revenue�s 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 Musk�s 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 Administration�s national airspace system, according to people familiar with the matter. The effort raises questions about conflicts of interest for Musk�s 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 Tucson�s Prop. 414 � Technology Investments � only has three police-related things it would pay for if voters approve a 10-year increase in the city�s 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

 
They�ve been honoring heroes in Colleyville for a long time, and now they�re 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 company�s 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, Israel�s 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 region�s 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. Myanmar�s military bombed insurgents attacking the cornerstone of China�s 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 haven�t 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 fianc�e, Lauren S�nchez. 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 China�s 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 state�s 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 group�s 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 Sheriff�s 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 Russia�s 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 Trump�s 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 Orci�s 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 country�s support for Russia�s 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 can�t 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

 
�It�s 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 Army�s 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 student�s 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 Haiti�s 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. Here�s 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 Parkinson�s 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. It�s 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 man�s 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-girlfriend�s 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 Kentucky�s 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 defendant�s 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

 
When Adam Jackson suffered a shrapnel wound to his hand in firefight in Afghanistan in 2008, he thought he would receive a Purple Heart for his sacrifice for his county. But that didn’t happen, until Monday. But as time passed Jackson, 41 and a Wallingford resident, lost hope as paper work was lost, logistical issues were raised and he dealt with … Read more...Read More

 
Military veterans and their families will get more money from the state beginning this month with increased annuities going into effect. On Feb. 1, the Disabled Veteran Annuity and the annual annuity for veterans with a 100% service-connected disability, surviving spouses, or Gold Star Parents increased from $2,000 to $2,500, according to the Healey administration. The … Read more...Read More

 
The Colorado Senate passed a bill to limit the sale of certain semiautomatic weapons Tuesday, plus another Democratic priority measure that would make it easier for organized workers to negotiate a key provision of their union contracts. The union bill � Senate Bill 5 � passed on a 22-12 party-line vote and was greeted by … Read more...Read More

 
A coalition of conservation organizations has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in an attempt to stop it from allowing more drilling off the country�s coasts, including in California. The group said it is challenging President Donald Trump�s �illegal order to open protected areas of the ocean to future oil and gas leasing.� Among … Read more...Read More

 
NASA managers are seeking a �blanket waiver� to save probationary employees from layoffs, according to internal meeting notes seen by Bloomberg, as other federal agencies are forced to fire their newest hires in an effort to reduce employee headcount. The expectation comes after NASA employees had braced for news of job cuts on Tuesday, six … Read more...Read More

 
Farmers Insurance, the state’s second-largest home insurer, said it expects to lose at least $600 million from the Los Angeles fires, a substantially smaller figure than some other major insurers have announced. The Los Angeles-based company said the figure includes payments from its reinsurance program but not an expected assessment from the FAIR Plan, the state’s home … Read more...Read More

 
Microsoft Corp. unveiled artificial intelligence tools that can create video-game scenes that would normally have to be programmed and animated by a human, a model it built using data collected from Xbox gamers and their controllers. Called Muse, the model is the first of its kind, according to Microsoft. A machine learning research team surveyed game … Read more...Read More

 
Rick Buckler, the drummer for English rock band the Jam, has died. He was 69. Former bandmate Paul Weller announced the news in a Facebook post on Tuesday. �I�m deeply saddened at the news of the passing of Rick Buckler, my sincere condolences go to his family at this difficult time,� Weller wrote. �From our rudimentary beginnings, … Read more...Read More

 
Kevin Spacey is slamming Guy Pearce after the latter claimed he was allegedly a victim of Spacey�s sexual harassment as the two filmed 1997�s �L.A. Confidential.� During a recent appearance on The Hollywood Reporter�s �Awards Chatter� podcast, Pearce says he spent �five months� dismissing Spacey�s alleged advances as �nothing,� but now realizes he was �targeted … Read more...Read More

 
 Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban�s Los Angeles-area home was broken into and possibly burglarized over the weekend. The 57-year-old stars and their family were not home at the time and nobody was hurt in the reported incident, a source told the Daily News. TMZ was first to report the break-in, citing law enforcement sources saying someone … Read more...Read More

 
History enthusiasts using metal detectors in northern Poland stumbled upon three medieval weapons � including one possibly used to fight invading knights. The detectorists, part of the Biskupiec Detector Association �Gryf,� were near the Osa River in Ostr�da when their machines tipped them off to buried metal, officials said in a Feb. 19 news release from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. They dug up … Read more...Read More

 
“Survivor” alum Brandon K. Hantz is facing racketeering and arson charges after being named in a federal indictment connected to a violent, transnational motorcycle gang in southern Texas. The former reality star was indicted in Houston along with 13 other current and former members of the Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang and Mascareros Motorcycle Club, the … Read more...Read More

 
For the second consecutive morning, Victoria Reyes was forced to move her belongings and four dogs a few hundred feet to abide by the city of Sacramento�s code enforcers. On Wednesday, Reyes was among the dozens of the people cleared from a homeless encampment lining a bike path near Colfax Street and Arden Way in … Read more...Read More

 
Following a loud public outcry about job cuts at the National Park Service � and a relentless media campaign from outdoors enthusiasts across the country � it looks like the Trump administration has reconsidered. A plan to eliminate thousands of seasonal workers at the beloved federal agency appears to have been reversed. Last month, prospective … Read more...Read More

 
Democrat and Army veteran Alex Hawkins said Thursday he’s launching a campaign for a U.S. House in the Detroit suburbans, aiming to challenge two-term Republican U.S. Rep. John James. Hawkins, 30, of Rochester, is the first Democrat to jump into the contest in Michigan’s 10th District, which covers southern Macomb County and Rochester and Rochester Hills in Oakland County. Hawkins currently serves as an explosive ordnance disposal officer in the Michigan Army National Guard and as … Read more...Read More

 
In the weeks since the Palisades fire, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has faced repeated questions about why she left for Ghana as warnings about dangerous winds grew increasingly worrisome. This week, Bass and her office spoke out for the first time about her decision, putting the blame on Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley and others for not warning her about the highly concerning … Read more...Read More

 
Jet-engine maker Pratt & Whitney announced Thursday that it had obtained a three-year contract worth up to $1.5 billion for more work on F119 engines, which power the U.S. Air Force’s F-22 fighter jets. The contract will “improve readiness” and reduce costs for more than 400 F119 engines that have flown more than 900,000 hours, according to officials at Pratt … Read more...Read More

 
Trader Joe’s has recalled a popular frozen dish over possible plastic contamination, the grocery chain said. The organic acai bowl, which sells for $3.99, may contain plastic material, the retailer announced last week. The company encouraged customers who had purchased the bowls, which include berries, bananas, granola and dried coconut, to throw them out or return them. … Read more...Read More

 
Residents in Monterey County, California, were issued a warning to close their doors and windows on Tuesday night after “light smoke and fire” were spotted at the Vistra Moss Landing Power Plant and Energy Storage Facility. The facility, which is one of the largest lithium-ion battery storage facilities in the world, recently experienced a major … Read more...Read More

 
Ronnie Platt, the lead singer for “Kansas,” recently announced that he has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer. The diagnosis comes as the rock band has been forced to cancel multiple shows. In a statement to Fox News, Platt confirmed that he met with his doctor following his thyroid cancer diagnosis and is currently scheduled for … Read more...Read More

 
A measles outbreak is continuing to spread in Texas and New Mexico as health officials have reported 90 cases of the disease, which can be deadly, in Texas and eight cases in New Mexico. In a Friday press release, the Texas Department of State Health and Human Services announced that an outbreak of measles had been reported … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump’s Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director, Kash Patel, issued a major warning following his Senate confirmation on Thursday, vowing to “hunt down” anyone who tries to “harm Americans.” After Patel was approved by the Senate Thursday with a vote of 51 to 49, the FBI director released a statement on X, formerly … Read more...Read More

 
Airmen from Malmstrom Air Force Base were among a joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command personnel who launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile early Wednesday from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, military officials said. Unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile An unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches during an operational test early Wednesday … Read more...Read More

 
The remains of four Israelis taken hostage in Oct. 2023 were returned Thursday, with Hamas saying they include a young mother and her two small children who have been a symbol of 16 months of grief. Shiri Bibas, 33 at the time, was abducted with her two sons � Ariel, 4, and Kfir, who at nine months … Read more...Read More

 
A new report claims that President Donald Trump’s administration is laying off roughly 6,000 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employees. According to The New York Times, messages obtained by the outlet showed that IRS managers started asking employees on Wednesday to report to their offices and bring any equipment issued by the government. A message obtained … Read more...Read More

 
A woman and child helped a man escape from lockup in a remote Alaska village, officials said. The 35-year-old man was accused of driving an ATV while intoxicated, Alaska State Troopers said in a Feb. 18 dispatch. The man fled when police from Stebbins tried to arrest him on Feb. 14, troopers said, but officers eventually caught … Read more...Read More

 
An Oakland County district court judge set a $250 million bond for a Pontiac mother accused of abandoning her three children to live in squalor by themselves for years, deeming her a flight risk. Kelli Bryant was arraigned Thursday in Pontiac’s 50th District Court on three counts of first-degree child abuse and faces life in … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump said he would endorse Rep. Byron Donalds in Florida�s 2026 governor�s race, should the Florida Republican choose to run. In a Truth Social post Thursday evening, Trump wrote that Donalds would �have my Complete and Total Endorsement.� �I know Byron well, have seen him tested at the highest and most difficult levels, … Read more...Read More

 
Donald Trump has temporarily replaced the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office after Elon Musk�s son seemingly wiped a booger on it during their viral visit to the White House last week. The self-described �germaphobe� announced on Wednesday that he�d sent the desk to be �lightly refinished� and brought another desk in for the time being. �A president, after election, gets … 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

 
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced on Thursday that he will not seek reelection and will only continue serving until his current term ends in January of 2027. During a Thursday speech from the floor of the U.S. Senate, McConnell said, “I’ve never liked calling too much attention to today’s date, February 20, but I figured … Read more...Read More

 
The U.S. Senate confirmed Kash Patel as President Donald Trump’s director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Thursday. After the confirmation vote, Patel vowed to “rebuild” the FBI and make it something “the American people can be proud of.” According to Fox News, Patel was approved by a vote of 51 to 49. … Read more...Read More

 
The United States Coast Guard intercepted 20 illegal immigrants on a “30-foot-panga-style vessel” off the coast of California on Tuesday. In a Wednesday press release, U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Southwest announced that the Coast Guard crew of the Haddock intercepted 20 illegal immigrants roughly 21 miles from Point Loma, California. “At approximately 4 p.m., a … Read more...Read More

 
Chris Kluwe, a former National Football League (NFL) punter for the Minnesota Vikings, was arrested on Tuesday after protesting a MAGA sign proposal at a city council meeting in Huntington Beach, California, and engaging in “civil disobedience.” According to Fox News, Kluwe’s protest came after a sign was proposed for a public library in Huntington … Read more...Read More

 
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth�s plan to reduce projected U.S. military spending by 8% over the next five years would spare southwest border enforcement, the Air Force�s newest drone program, nuclear weapons modernization and preparations for a clean audit, according to a new memo he sent to the services. The Feb 18 memo instructs �senior Pentagon leadership,� combat commands, Defense Department agencies, the service … Read more...Read More

 
A tearful goodbye as K9 Hurricane, the most decorated dog in U.S. history, has died. Known for his bravery, the U.S. Secret Service dog passed away nine years after retiring. Hurricane, a Belgian Malinois, stopped an intruder from entering the White House in 2014 while President Barack Obama and his family were inside. He employed the bite-and-hold method, biting and dragging the intruder back … Read more...Read More

 
With a looming deadline of May 7, there’s a “huge uptick” in REAL ID applications at a license bureau in south-central Minnesota, said one license center administrator. As of May 7, a REAL ID will be required to board domestic flights throughout the U.S. and to gain access to federal facilities such as military bases, federal courthouses or TSA security checkpoints. “Most … Read more...Read More

 
Two 19-year-old Connecticut residents and two gun advocacy groups are challenging state and federal gun laws denying them the ability to get a pistol permit due to their age, according to a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday. Zachary Succow of Seymour and Samuel Towne of Norwich are also seeking immediate temporary and permanent injunction barring new U.S. Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi and other federal and state officials from … Read more...Read More

 
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida announced charges against seven Chilean nationals on Tuesday following a string of burglaries targeting “high-profile athletes” in the National Football League (NFL), the National Hockey League (NHL), and the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Chilean nationals are reportedly illegal immigrants. In a Tuesday press … Read more...Read More

 
The possibility of a huge asteroid hitting the Earth and causing “localized damage” in December of 2032 has continued to increase since the asteroid was first detected by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). According to NBC News, NASA initially released an estimate in January, warning that there was a 1.2% chance that an … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump issued a memorandum on Tuesday to federal agencies directing the leaders of executive departments to display “radical transparency” regarding “wasteful spending” by the federal government. The White House released Trump’s “Radical Transparency About Wasteful Spending” memorandum on Tuesday with a warning that the U.S. government is currently spending “too much money on … Read more...Read More

 
The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has reportedly been using MQ-9 Reaper drones to conduct surveillance missions against drug cartels in Mexico. Fox News reported that a senior U.S. official confirmed that the CIA has been using drones to gather surveillance on Mexican drug cartels and fentanyl laboratories. The anonymous official said that the MQ-9 … Read more...Read More

 
Elite U.S. Special Forces soldiers arrived in Mexico this week, ostensibly on a mission to train the country�s armed forces. Representatives of the U.S. Army�s 7th Special Forces Group and the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) confirmed the cross-border assignment in emailed statements shared with FreeBase News on Feb. 18. Those officials insisted this cross-border … Read more...Read More

 
Judge John Allen, who grew up in a Columbus public housing complex, became a decorated U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and served on the Muscogee County Superior Court bench for 26 years, has died. The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office announced his death in a news release. “On behalf of the Allen family, we were requested to announce with a heavy heart that Senior Superior … Read more...Read More

 
The U.S. has asked European nations to spell out what security guarantees they�re willing to provide Ukraine to ensure a lasting peace settlement and how allies should react if any troops they deploy were attacked by Russia. The Trump administration is seeking details on how European allies could contribute to guarantees for Kyiv and deter Moscow in future, according to documents seen by Bloomberg News. … Read more...Read More

 
Ford Motor Co. owes more than $2.5 billion to the family of a couple killed in a 2022 rollover in one of the company�s �Super Duty� trucks, a Georgia federal jury found, marking the largest verdict in Georgia history. The automaker now holds the dubious honor of having itself on the wrong end of the two largest verdicts in Georgia history, both … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has claimed that Ukrainian authorities are planning to hold presidential elections by the end of this year. “Write it down — October 26 this year,” Poroshenko said in an interview published by the Ukrainian news site Censor.net … Read more...Read More

 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to open the �gates of hell� on Hamas if all remaining hostages aren�t released, as he touted support from the Trump administration for his policy in Gaza. Speaking to reporters following a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the prime minister said his country was working in full cooperation and coordination with the U.S. �We have … Read more...Read More

 
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) van caught on fire in Philadelphia on Tuesday. While officials reported that the cause of the fire currently remains “unknown,” the agency indicated that the fire was not caused by “foul play.” A video shared on X, formerly Twitter, by Libs of TikTok shows the ICE minivan engulfed … Read more...Read More

 
The flu is widespread in Colorado, but the virus hasn�t hit the state nearly as hard as some others. Nationwide, confirmed flu hospitalizations and outpatient visits for flu-like illnesses both hit their highest levels since at least 2009. In California, hospitals have struggled with an influx of severely ill flu patients, and some parts of … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he is prepared to consider deploying British forces in Ukraine to help enforce any peace agreement, but only under certain conditions. Speaking to reporters in Paris on February 17, Starmer said he was … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. An architect working on China�s controversial plans for a new �mega-embassy� in London has revealed some of the details of the project, including a tunnel connecting two of the former Royal Mint buildings, basement rooms and accommodation for hundreds of staff. Plans … Read more...Read More

 
Former �Bachelorette� star Katie Thurston announced that she�s been diagnosed with breast cancer. The 34-year-old Season 17 alum shared the �life update� on Saturday, saying she learned of her diagnosis earlier this month but was still waiting to find out what stage her cancer is at. �I experienced a range of emotions over the past … Read more...Read More

 
At least one person was killed Sunday as severe storms brought heavy winds and rain across metro Atlanta, leaving thousands without power and placing medical staff on high alert at the Clayton County Jail. Crews were called around 5 a.m. after a tree fell on a home in the 700 block of Matilda Place in … Read more...Read More

 
Southwest Airlines Co. will cut about 1,750 jobs in its leadership ranks, a dramatic step to reduce expenses that mark the first layoffs in the carrier�s history. The pullback will impact 15% of corporate positions, including senior leadership and directors, the airline said in a statement Sunday. The reductions start in late April and will be … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Maritime tensions between China and the Philippines were in the spotlight at the Munich Security Conference, with former Chinese vice foreign minister Fu Ying calling the occupation of disputed features in the South China Sea �a red line.� Speaking at a … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump said Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy will be involved in peace talks with Russia, a day after top U.S. advisers suggested the negotiations might go on without him. �He will be involved, yes,� Trump said Sunday in response to reporters� questions after attending the Daytona 500 car race in Florida. He didn�t specify whether Zelenskyy or his aides would … Read more...Read More

 
Federal drug agents here have built a drug trafficking case against members of a local Bloods subset from Sacramento�s Oak Park neighborhood. One of the main targets of the DEA investigation was Delvonta Fields, a Sacramento rapper who was shot and killed in the city last year. Federal authorities say that they sent in a … Read more...Read More

 
Luigi Mangione has publicly spoken out for the first time since his arrest for the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, thanking his supporters in a statement released on a new website launched by his legal team. �I am overwhelmed by � and grateful for � everyone who has written me to share their stories … Read more...Read More

 
More than 100,000 homes and businesses are without power across the Baltimore region as strong, damaging winds gusting up to 60 mph damage power lines, down trees, topple poles and more. According to Baltimore Gas & Electric Co., outages map, as of 6:30 p.m. Sunday, there were 24,667 customers without power in Anne Arundel; 15,288 … Read more...Read More

 
The Colorado Senate gave initial approval to a bill that would limit the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms early Friday morning � but only after building in a loophole sought by Gov. Jared Polis and enabled by the absence of a needed Democratic senator. When lawmakers first took to the Senate floor for a day … Read more...Read More

 
Sean �Diddy� Combs is facing yet another sex trafficking lawsuit, this one accusing the hip-hop mogul of hiring an underage girl to work a sex party in Miami just a few years ago. According to the lawsuit filed Friday and obtained by TMZ, an unidentified woman claims she was paid to attend a group sex event hosted by Diddy in … Read more...Read More

 
Law enforcement officials have arrested the leader of the “Ziz” transgender “terror cult” and Michelle Zajko, a member of the terror cult who has been the target of a police manhunt since a U.S. Border Patrol agent was killed during a January 20 traffic stop in Vermont. According to The Post Millennial, the terror cult … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump’s administration fired hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) workers on Friday as the administration continues to reduce the size of the federal government and decrease spending. On Saturday, Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS) President David Spero released a statement, saying, “We are troubled and disappointed by the administration’s decision to fire FAA … Read more...Read More

 
A Delta airplane crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport left at least 15 passengers injured on Monday. Pictures shared on social media show the plane upside-down on the airport runway. According to CTV News, three individuals, including one child, suffered critical injuries in Monday’s airplane crash. The outlet noted that Peel Paramedics confirmed that 12 … Read more...Read More

 
Long Island-born rapper and actor Gene �Groove� Allen has died unexpectedly, according to his family. His death was confirmed on social media by his daughter, Nikki Wilkins. �Gene �Groove� Allen may be a celebrity to y�all but to us he was the man who made sure we stayed smiling through this rollercoaster we call life,� she … Read more...Read More

 
David Hogg, who was recently appointed as the vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), is being accused by members of his own party of demonstrating “a stunning lack of judgment” by using his position with the DNC to request donations from Democrat supporters for his personal political action committee (PAC). The New York … Read more...Read More

 
Kentucky officials have confirmed that major flooding in the state has led to at least nine deaths, including a mother and her 7-year-old daughter. According to WNKY-TV, Hart County Coroner Tony Roberts confirmed that a mother and her 7-year-old daughter were killed on Saturday night after their vehicle was submerged in water. The outlet noted … Read more...Read More

 
A viral video shows Canadian fans booing “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game between the United States and Canada at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, on Saturday. The Canadian protest against the U.S. national anthem comes amid a feud between President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The New … Read more...Read More

 
A 31-year-old Kansas woman was convicted Friday in the fatal shooting of her husband who was a U.S. Army soldier. Margaret E. Shafe was found guilty of second-degree murder in the killing of Greg Shafe on Feb. 19, 2024 at their home on Fort Riley, a U.S. military base southwest of Manhattan, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Kansas said. Shafe faces a maximum penalty of life in … Read more...Read More

 
National security adviser Mike Waltz said the U.S. deserves �payback� from Ukraine for its support against the Russian invasion and that President Volodomyr Zelenskyy would be �very wise� to accept the minerals deal offered last week. The U.S. has offered Ukraine a one-sided deal to secure access to Ukraine�s rare-earth minerals after the war, according to two people familiar with the discussions, but has not … Read more...Read More

 
Antonio Merriweather, 50, had not gotten out of bed in three months, suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety after serving in the Army for 15 years. He relied heavily on opioids and cocaine to numb the pain. �I was already going through some treatment, therapy, and I was working and fighting, but I … Read more...Read More

 
Apple and Google have restored TikTok to their U.S. app stores after President Trump delayed enforcement of a law that requires the popular video app to divest or face a nationwide ban. The tech companies removed TikTok nearly a month ago to comply with the law, which went into effect Jan. 19. A day later, … Read more...Read More

 
A Brooklyn man killed in an apartment fire as a pair of SUVs blocked the two closest hydrants � slowing the FDNY�s response � was a Navy veteran up for a work promotion and planning to buy a house with his wife and family, neighbors said Monday. Gregory Fernandez, 38, died after a fire swept through the third-floor apartment in Bay Ridge he … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump said he directed the U.S. Treasury Department to stop manufacturing pennies, citing rising costs. �For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents,� the president said in a Feb. 9 post on Truth Social, announcing the new policy. �This is so wasteful!� It is true. In its 2024 annual report, the U.S. Mint … Read more...Read More

 
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent presented an economic partnership agreement to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit to Kyiv, which he said would be necessary for continued support from President Donald Trump�s administration. �President Trump has a plan to end this war and we would like an economic cooperation agreement,� Bessent said. �And in exchange for this agreement, the U.S. will continue to … Read more...Read More

 
President Trump mocked pop star Taylor Swift after she got booed at the Super Bowl � and her boyfriend�s team got clobbered. The commander-in-chief called out Swift for getting the cold shoulder from football fans when the was shown on the big screen at the Superdome in New Orleans. Swift was in attendance to cheer on her beau, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, whose team got dismantled … Read more...Read More

 
Adelyn McCracken’s father, Master Sergeant Justin McCracken, is stationed at Osan Air Base in South Korea � half a world away. It’s tough on the Clyde Elementary School second-grader, who sometimes copes by hugging a small pillow printed with her father’s picture when she misses him on a school day. But Adelyn got the chance to hug her dad for real last … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump agreed in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to start negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine, sweeping aside three years of U.S. policy and blindsiding European allies who feared the more conciliatory American stance amounted to a giveaway to the Russian leader. Trump revealed the conversation � his first publicly announced contact with Putin since … Read more...Read More

 
Nevada health officials confirmed the first human case of avian influenza (H5N1) in the state on Monday. The infected person was exposed to dairy cattle while working on a dairy farm in Churchill County, according to a news release from the Central Nevada Health District. The dairy farm worker had pink eye with no other reported … Read more...Read More

 
Nearly five years after commuting former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich�s federal prison sentence, President Donald Trump granted a full pardon to the disgraced former governor who was convicted more than 13 years ago on an array of corruption charges, including fundraising schemes and attempting to sell a U.S. Senate seat for his personal benefit, The … Read more...Read More

 
Chastina A. Ramos, 30, was identified today as the sixth fatality from the Jan. 1 explosion of illegal aerial. The cause and manner of Ramos� death is pending. The Department of the Medical Examiner previously identified Carmelita Benigno, 61 ; Nelie Ibarra, 58 ; Jennifer Van, 23 ; and Cassius Ramos-Benigno, 3, as victims who were killed in the Aliamanu fireworks … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The White House expects another American citizen to be released just hours after President Donald Trump welcomed back Marc Fogel, a teacher freed by Moscow after spending 3 1/2 years in a prison. After welcoming Fogel back at a meeting … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Hundreds of Russian soldiers are being treated in North Korean hospitals, a Russian diplomat said, comments that provide another glimpse into the scale of cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang in the Ukraine war. In an interview with the state-run Rossiiskaya Gazeta … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. North Korean ballistic missiles used by Russia in the Ukraine war are now capable of landing within 100 meters (yards) of their targets, causing serious concern to defenders and highlighting the benefits to North Korea of its weapons being tested on … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz again ruled out sending long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine, opposing actions that would “deliver destructive weapons” deep inside of Russia, and hitting out at his conservative political rival, who has expressed more openness to delivering such weapons to … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Russia would welcome North Korea resuming talks with the United States, the Russian ambassador in Pyongyang said, adding that while dialogue was better than no contact at all, North Korea got �practically nothing� from its previous engagement with the U.S. As … Read more...Read More

 
Mandy Moore had some words for an Amazon delivery person who dropped off a package at her family’s burned-down home in Altadena: “Do better.” The “This Is Us” star blasted the company for delivering the parcel in the wake of the devastating Eaton fire that burned more than 14,000 acres over 36 days, killing 17 … Read more...Read More

 
Six men are accused of kidnapping three family members and a nanny from a Chicago townhouse in October and forcing a transfer of about $15 million in cryptocurrency assets before releasing them five days later near a dry cleaners, according to recently unsealed court records. The five-day kidnapping is detailed in a 44-page FBI affidavit unsealed last … Read more...Read More

 
Amazon is gearing up for a hiring spree in California’s Inland Empire. The e-commerce giant plans to hire more than 2,000 full-time and part-time workers to staff two new facilities in Fontana and Jurupa. The new facilities, called “inbound cross docks,” launched operations earlier this month and are designed to receive cargo and sort merchandise … Read more...Read More

 
A New Jersey woman accused of robbing a Mercer County bank of more than $60,000 with a spray-painted toy water gun is now facing a federal charge, officials said. Ciara Brascom has been charged with one count of bank robbery, the U.S. Attorney�s Office for the District of New Jersey announced Tuesday. If convicted, she faces up to 20 … Read more...Read More

 
Baltimore officials have filed a lawsuit against firearms manufacturer Glock, demanding that the Austrian-owned company do more to prevent its weapons from being turned into machine guns. The effort targets Glock for selling semiautomatic pistols to Maryland civilians that can easily be converted into illegal weapons with an auto sear � a small device more … Read more...Read More

 
No one was injured when a jet ran off the runway Wednesday at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. The United regional jet operated by GoJet Airlines was landing in St. Louis at 10:50 a.m. CST after taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport. In a news release from the St. Louis airport, officials said the aircraft “went into a section of grass … Read more...Read More

 
Leaders with Alabama veterans� groups said they were not consulted on a bill to change control of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs and called for legislators to slow down the process before voting on the bill. The bill�s sponsor, Rep. Ed Oliver, R-Dadeville, said he would work on changing the bill in response to their concerns. The House Military and … Read more...Read More

 
Danish film director Lars von Trier has been admitted to a care facility for Parkinson�s disease, his producer said Wednesday. �Lars is currently associated with a care centre that can provide him with the treatment and care his condition requires,� Louise Vesth, a producer at von Trier�s production company Zentropa, wrote on Instagram, according to a translation. �Lars … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Andrey Kuznechyk, a journalist with RFE/RL�s Belarus Service, has been released from a Belarusian prison after being held for more than three years on charges he, his employer, U.S. officials and human rights organizations called politically motivated. The release of … Read more...Read More

 
Blake Lively�s legal team has subpoenaed Justin Baldoni�s communications as part of the discovery process in her suit claiming her �It Ends With Us� director conducted a smear campaign following alleged on-set sexual harassment. Lawyers for Lively, 37, subpoenaed Baldoni� phone records from AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile. She�s is also seeking the records of his fellow Wayfarer Studios co-founders, Jamey Heath and … Read more...Read More

 
A team of veterinary surgeons performed cataract surgery on Thunder, a resident bald eagle at Moccasin Lake Nature Park in Clearwater, at a clinic in Brandon on Thursday. Thunder was rescued after being shot by a poacher as an eaglet in her nest in Sebring in 1995, when bald eagles were still endangered. She survived, … Read more...Read More

 
Kanye West and wife Bianca Censori are reportedly headed for divorce on the heels of the rapper�s antisemitic and misogynistic social media rant. Both sides are said to have contacted divorce attorneys to navigate the end their two-year marriage, sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ. News of the split comes less than two weeks after the couple�s … Read more...Read More

 
John Lithgow could very well play the new Albus Dumbledore as the Oscar nominee reportedly circles HBO�s hotly anticipated �Harry Potter� series. The 79-year-old �Conclave� star, who is also a six-time Emmy winner, is in final talks to play the Hogwarts headmaster in what HBO promises will be �a faithful adaptation� of J.K. Rowling�s fantasy … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The transit through the Taiwan Strait by two U.S. naval vessels, the first such voyage under the new Trump administration, was a threat to China�s sovereignty and territorial integrity, China said. U.S. and Taiwan officials confirmed that the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile … Read more...Read More

 
A shocking video shows a 50-year-old man with a knife attacking a priest on the stage of a Polish Catholic church in Winnipeg, Canada, on Sunday. In a Monday press release, the Winnipeg Police Service said police responded to a report of “an armed male disrupting a church service” at roughly 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. … Read more...Read More

 
In October 2021, a grand jury indicted 24 people for orchestrating a human trafficking scheme that federal prosecutors said trapped Georgia farmworkers in brutal conditions akin to �modern-day slavery.� Dubbed Operation Blooming Onion, the scheme yielded one of the country�s largest human trafficking and visa fraud investigations, according to the Department of Justice. On Monday, the central figure in … Read more...Read More

 
Right-wing pundit Steve Bannon pleaded guilty to a fraud charge Tuesday in his Manhattan case, admitting he scammed supporters of Donald Trump�s immigration policies during his first term� and dodging prison for it a second time. Bannon, 71, entered a guilty plea to first-degree scheme to defraud at a brief hearing before Manhattan Supreme Court Justice April Newbauer, around a month before he … Read more...Read More

 
Facebook owner Meta Platforms confirmed that its previously announced worldwide job cuts of �low performers� began to take effect on Monday, a move that impacts thousands of positions. �These are performance terminations which were already announced in mid-January,� a Meta spokesperson stated in an email to this news organization on Monday after the company previously … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump ordered a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, escalating his efforts to protect politically important U.S. industries with levies hitting some of the country�s closest allies. The tariffs will apply widely to all U.S. imports of steel and aluminum, including from Canada and Mexico, the country�s top two foreign suppliers of the metals. The levies, which also include finished metal … Read more...Read More

 
Hamas said it would free hostages on Saturday as scheduled, backing down from a threatened indefinite delay that had cast doubt on the durability of the initial six-week Gaza ceasefire. At least three Israelis held by the Iran-backed group are due to be released in the next round of a phased exchange for hundreds of jailed Palestinians. Hamas had on Monday … Read more...Read More

 
A soldier whose pregnant wife vanished last year and is presumed to be dead is headed toward a military trial, or court-martial, Army officials in Hawaii said. The Army Office of Special Trial Counsel has referred five charges and 19 specifications against the Hawaii-based Pfc. Dewayne Arthur Johnson II, according to a Feb. 12 news release from U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii. That means … Read more...Read More

 
Wallace “Wally” Gabler, who was Michigan’s starting quarterback in 1965 before going on to a long career in the Canadian Football League, has died. The Toronto Argonauts of the CFL announced his death Thursday. He was 80. “A true leader and fierce competitor, Wally’s contributions to the team and the sport have left an incredible mark on our … Read more...Read More

 
After filing for bankruptcy protection twice in less than a year, the crafts and fabric retailer Joann is moving to close around 500 stores across the country, including nearly 60 in California. Joann announced Wednesday that it is seeking the go-ahead from a bankruptcy judge to carry out the closures as part of an ongoing Chapter 11 process. The … Read more...Read More

 
A U.S. fighter jet crashed into the San Diego Bay on Wednesday near the Naval Air Station North Island. The two pilots were rescued by a fishing vessel and hospitalized following the crash. According to Fox News, the U.S. Navy confirmed that two U.S. service member pilots were rescued on Wednesday following the crash of … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump’s administration confirmed on Thursday that it had canceled a deal the Biden-Harris administration made for the U.S. State Department to purchase $400 million in armored Tesla Cybertrucks. According to NBC News, a State Department spokesperson confirmed on Thursday that the Biden-Harris administration had directed the agency to “explore interest from private companies … Read more...Read More

 
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs dismissed over 1,000 employees on Thursday as part of President Donald Trump’s effort to reduce the size of the federal government and decrease government spending. In a Thursday press release, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it was dismissing over 1,000 employees and would be “refocusing on its … Read more...Read More

 
Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire have asked the U.S. Navy to seek an exemption for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard workers from the Trump administration’s drive to reduce the federal workforce by encouraging resignations. Collins, a Republican, and Shaheen, a Democrat, cited increasing military threats as a key reason to leave the shipyard workforce intact. In a letter Tuesday to Terence G. Emmert, the … Read more...Read More

 
An Upper Peninsula manufacturer will expand its facility to support its work with the U.S. Department of Defense. Great Lakes Sound & Vibration is investing $8.5 million to consolidate their manufacturing operations under one roof in Houghton County. The investment will support projects with the U.S. military and other contractors that build tanks, trucks, ships and aircraft. The 26,000-square-foot expansion will … Read more...Read More

 
A Wyoming mother allegedly called 911 to confess that she�d shot her four daughters, and was planning to do the same to herself. One of the young victims reportedly survived the attack, but was clinging to life Thursday. The tragic incident occurred Monday when Tranyelle Harshman phoned law enforcement around 1:30 p.m. to report her daughters, ages 2-9, had … Read more...Read More

 
Igloo is recalling more than 1 million coolers amid numerous reports of injuries, including fingertip amputations. The voluntary recall applies to the company�s 90-quart Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a press release Thursday. The affected coolers have a tow handle with �IGLOO� printed on the side. At least a dozen injuries … Read more...Read More

 
Jeff Bezos� space company Blue Origin told employees Thursday it would lay off about 10% of its workforce. The company has more than 10,000 employees, with a major presence on the Space Coast at its rocket factory adjacent Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex where it constructs its New Glenn rocket. The rocker had a successful debut launch last month. … Read more...Read More

 
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Wednesday that the Department of Justice is suing New York for deciding to “prioritize illegal aliens over American citizens.” The attorney general also warned other states not following federal immigration laws, saying, “You’re next, get ready.” During a Wednesday press conference, Bondi explained that President Donald Trump’s administration filed … Read more...Read More

 
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Wednesday that eight Venezuelan illegal immigrants were arrested and charged with allegedly operating a transnational sex trafficking ring with ties to the Tren de Aragua gang. In a Wednesday press release, the Justice Department announced that eight defendants had been charged with “various offenses arising from their respective … Read more...Read More

 
The United States Navy announced on Thursday that an investigation was underway after the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier was “involved in a collision” with a merchant vessel in the Mediterranean Sea. In a Thursday press release, the U.S. Sixth Fleet Public Affairs confirmed that the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), a Nimitz-class … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Hong Kong police say they will keep up a crackdown on dissent in the name of �national security,� citing the actions of overseas activists and �interference by foreign forces� as an ongoing threat. Deputy Police Commissioner Andrew Kan, who heads the … Read more...Read More

 
A new report claims that a Black Lives Matter activist who shot and seriously injured a disabled veteran in the head during a 2020 protest in Colorado has been released early from prison and transferred to a halfway house after only three years of his 11-year prison sentence. A social media user shared on X, … Read more...Read More

 
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt warned on Wednesday that the Trump administration will hold the “lies” of news organizations “accountable” after The Associated Press confirmed that a reporter was blocked from the Oval Office on Tuesday due to the outlet’s refusal to use the term “Gulf of America.” During a White House press briefing, … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says it’s “unrealistic” to expect Ukraine’s borders to return to their pre-2014 positions after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv could offer Moscow territory seized by Ukrainian forces in Russia�s Kursk region in exchange for … Read more...Read More

 
Tri-Union Seafoods, an El Segundo, California-based food supplier, announced a recall for canned tuna products distributed to stores in California and other states that may be at risk for botulism poisoning. The affected brands include Trader Joe’s, Costco, HEB and Genova. No one has become ill in connection with the affected products, according to the … Read more...Read More

 
Nearly three in every four red flag law requests in Michigan over the last year resulted in the confiscation of guns from an individual believed to be a threat to himself or others, new state data shows. Judges across Michigan granted 287 of the 391 requests for a seizure of weapons during the first full … Read more...Read More

 
Fabrics and crafts chain Joann on Wednesday announced a plan to close approximately 500 stores nationwide, including 24 in New York state and two in Central New York. The Joann store in the Fayetteville Towne Center is on a closing list released by the company, as is the store on Clinton Street in Cortland. The Joann store on state Route 31 in Clay is not in the … Read more...Read More

 
The private jet of Vince Neil, the lead singer of M�tley Cr�e, was involved in Tuesday’s collision with another airplane at the Scottsdale Airport in Arizona. In a statement on the City of Scottsdale’s website, officials announced that the airplane collision, which took place at 2:39 p.m. on Tuesday, left one individual dead and three … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A soldier stationed in Vietnam�s Bac Giang province has died after telephoning his family to say he�d been beaten by his commander, his cousin told Radio Free Asia. The death is the latest of a series of suspicious deaths in army … Read more...Read More

 
A shocking video shows two Australian healthcare workers, who also appear to be Muslim, threatening to kill an Israeli man and claiming that they killed multiple Jews who came to the hospital where they worked. According to Fox News, the male and female healthcare workers threatened the Israeli man while speaking on Chatrouletka, a website … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China has said it will take steps to �stabilize� foreign investment amid plummeting investment inflows in recent years, but analysts say the measures announced Monday by Premier Li Qiang are unlikely to result in genuine policy changes. Li told State Council … Read more...Read More

 
Former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed on Wednesday by the United States Senate as President Donald Trump’s Director of National Intelligence (DNI). According to Fox News, Gabbard was confirmed with a 52-48 vote in the Senate. The outlet noted that the former Democrat was confirmed along party lines with the exception of Sen. Mitch … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. U.S. President Donald Trump said he is seeking hundreds of billions of dollars worth of rare earth resources from Ukraine in exchange for Washington’s support in the war against Russia, implying that failing to do so could mean a loss of the country’s … Read more...Read More

 
A new report claims that Chinese espionage threats increased in the United States during the Biden-Harris administration. A “threat snapshot” completed by the House Committee on Homeland Security and obtained by The Daily Wire showed over 60 cases of “CCP-related Espionage” across 20 states from January of 2021 to February of 2025. The Chinese espionage … Read more...Read More

 
David Johansen, a singer known for his Buster Poindexter alter ego and for founding the influential punk band New York Dolls, announced Monday he has stage 4 cancer. The �Hot Hot Hot� singer, 75, was originally diagnosed in 2020 and had kept his illness private, even after it progressed to a brain tumor. However, he decided to go … Read more...Read More

 
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FLa.), who has been appointed as the head of a new task force created to spearhead the declassification effort surrounding the assassinations of former President John F. Kennedy. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as well as other government secrets, such as the Jeffrey Epstein client list, … Read more...Read More

 
The appeal charges against President Donald Trump’s aides, Waltine Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, in the classified documents case that was launched after the Biden-Harris administration raided Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate were dismissed on Tuesday by a federal appeals court. Fox News reported that the case was dismissed by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals on … Read more...Read More

 
The country’s biggest military base was abruptly renamed for a Maine hero of World War II on Monday. His daughter didn’t hear the news until a Bangor Daily News reporter called her the next morning. “This blows my mind,” said Diane Watts of Levant. Her father, Army Pfc. Roland L. Bragg, is the new namesake of Fort Bragg in North Carolina after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the change. … Read more...Read More

 
Someone turned in a pair of 20th century projectiles to an Ohio fire department, spurring a bomb squad call, authorities said. The munitions, both about 40 mm, were dropped off in a grocery bag. Mike Grimes, bomb squad commander for the Butler County Sheriff�s Office, told McClatchy News in a phone interview that they were treated as a potential threat … Read more...Read More

 
Gov. Kelly Ayotte is backing the bid of the state Senate’s top Republican to ban four totalitarian countries that are U.S. adversaries from purchasing land within 10 miles of 10 key military installations across the state. Senate Majority Leader Regina Birdsell, R-Hampstead and a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, started work on the issue after a Chinese-owned food manufacturing company, the FuFeng Group, in 2021 bought land … Read more...Read More

 
UnitedHealth Group has agreed to pay at least $20.25 million to settle a U.S. Department of Labor lawsuit that alleged a division of the company, called UMR, wrongly denied thousands of claims to pay health care providers for emergency room services and urinary drug screenings. The proposed consent order and judgment, which was filed Friday … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Saw Ba had been living in a refugee camp on the Thai-Myanmar border for 16 years when he got the news last month that he�d been waiting years for: He and his family would be boarding a plane to resettle in … Read more...Read More

 
Boeing told its employees working on the NASA Artemis lunar program�s Space Launch System rocket they could be facing layoffs by April. The move underscores the uncertainty facing the Artemis program under the Trump administration, although no specific modifications to the current Artemis plan have been disclosed. �To align with revisions to the Artemis program and … Read more...Read More

 
Actress Christy Carlson Romano is recovering after being �shot in the eye� while shooting clay pigeons at her husband�s birthday party over the weekend. The accident took place when �another party with us� at the shooting range �unsafely fired in the wrong direction and shot me in the face,� the Connecticut-born former Disney star said on Instagram, emphasizing … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump’s administration was temporarily blocked by a federal judge on Sunday from sending three Venezuelan nationals suspected of being Tren de Aragua members to the detention camp in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as part of the administration’s effort to deport illegal immigrants in the United States. According to Fox News, reported that lawyers for … Read more...Read More

 
A viral picture on social media allegedly appears to show a female Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent pointing a gun at a baby in a crib during a raid against one of the individuals involved in the storming of the Capitol on January 6, 2021. Sharing the picture of the FBI agent pointing a … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump issued a major warning to the Hamas terrorist organization on Monday, threatening that “all hell is going to break out” if all the Israeli hostages are not released by noon on Saturday. Addressing reporters while signing executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House on Monday, Trump emphasized that it … Read more...Read More

 
The U.S. Coast Guard intercepted an overloaded migrant boat carrying more than 130 people from Haiti, including small children, near the Florida Keys last week. The sailboat was traveling between Cuba and Cay Sal Bank in the Bahamas, about 50 miles southeast of the Middle Keys city of Marathon, when it was spotted Feb. 4 … Read more...Read More

 
Texas Land Commissioner Dr. Dawn Buckingham sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump, the Honorable Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, the Honorable Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of Defense, and other key leaders Feb. 10 calling for a joint investigation by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense to locate and return the remains of World War II and Korean War Veteran Lieutenant Colonel George A. … Read more...Read More

 
Hamas is using hostages to pressure Israel, but risks blowing up the truce. After the announcement made last night about a “to be defined” postponement of the release of the hostages scheduled for next Saturday in response to alleged violations of the ceasefire agreement by Israel, the Islamic group has straightened the line. With a partial … Read more...Read More

 
The Cannabis Control Commission is warning marijuana consumers to avoid the Slap N Tickle. According to the CCC, tests have shown that some products sold through the second half of last year were �potentially contaminated� with �yeast and mold and coliforms above acceptable limits.� �The Commission has taken steps to prevent further sales of the … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump has ordered the United States Treasury to “stop producing new pennies” in an effort to eliminate waste as the cost of making new pennies is now greater than the value of the coins. In a post on Truth Social during the Super Bowl on Sunday, Trump wrote, “For far too long the … Read more...Read More

 
A Wisconsin company recently recalled 5-ounce packages of alfalfa sprouts due to concerns that the food could be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes. In a Saturday press release, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced, “Jack and the Green Sprouts, Inc. of River Falls, WI is recalling 5oz packages of Alfalfa sprouts that expired on … Read more...Read More

 
A new report claims that the U.S. Secret Service shot down a drone that was following President Donald Trump’s motorcade in Pennsylvania during the 2024 presidential election amid concerns regarding potential threats from Iran against Trump. The report also claims that the Trump campaign used a decoy plane and motorcade as an additional precaution for … Read more...Read More

 
Officials have confirmed that the remains of all 10 individuals on the missing Cessna airplane that crashed off the coast of Alaska last week have been recovered. In a Saturday post on Facebook, the Nome Volunteer Fire Department announced, “All ten individuals aboard the Bering Air plane have been officially brought home to Nome. Nome … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump revoked the security clearances of New York Attorney General Letitia James, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, and multiple other individuals on Saturday. According to The New York Post, the latest batch of Democrats to have their security clearances stripped by … Read more...Read More

 
A new photo from the United States military shows the successful use of a laser weapon made to destroy drones. The U.S. Center for Countermeasures’ released the photo of the USS Preble using the laser weapon, referred to as “HELIOS” in its annual report. In the report, the U.S. Center for Countermeasures notes the action for using the laser was … Read more...Read More

 
The Houston County Sheriff’s Office was still searching Tuesday for a suspect over a month after nine puppies were shot on Christmas night in Kathleen, investigators say, and a local nonprofit is trying to help a surviving puppy recover. Only one dog, named Brody, miraculously survived, according to Jessica Gomez, president of Paws in Middle Georgia. Paws is a volunteer-based, … Read more...Read More

 
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez described Elon Musk as stupid and immoral in an Instagram video condemning the billionaire Trump surrogate�s involvement in dismantling government agencies like USAID. According to the 14th congressional district representative, she�s met wealthy people who are a lot more impressive than the world�s richest man. �This dude is probably one of the most unintelligent billionaires I have ever … Read more...Read More

 
The parents of OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji filed a lawsuit Friday claiming San Francisco officials have wrongly denied them access to reports detailing the police investigation of his late November death. Balaji�s mother and father accuse the San Francisco Police Department of �illegally withholding public records� that might shed light on the nature of Balaji�s death, … Read more...Read More

 
Willie Nelson is taking his Outlaw Music Festival on the road again, expanding the tour to celebrate the festival’s 10th anniversary. The country music legend has invited Bob Dylan once again to join him for the traveling road show � a consortium of progressive country and Americana acts � that this year includes Billy Strings, … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Up to half of the North Korean soldiers in Russia�s Kursk region might have been wounded or killed in battle over recent weeks, said a U.S. expert, amid reports that North Korea is preparing to send more troops to help its … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A Uyghur man who attempted to flee from China in 2015 but was caught and forcibly returned has been sentenced to 19 years in prison, according to a person with knowledge of the situation and a police officer from the man�s … Read more...Read More

 
A cookware industry group is suing Minnesota in federal court over the state�s sweeping new PFAS ban, arguing the law is unconstitutional and discriminates against out-of-state manufacturers. �Manufacturers will be forced to either keep their products out of the Minnesota market or treat Minnesota�s regulation as the national standard,� the federal lawsuit says. �A decision … Read more...Read More

 
Northwood�s Joseph Harper has accomplished plenty on the football field. He�s been part of CIF-SS championship teams. He�s excelled at multiple positions, played through injury and earned All-County honors. The senior believes he still has room for growth on and off the field. That�s why he committed to Army and signed with the Black Knights on National Signing Day … Read more...Read More

 
A Cleveland man whose two-hour rampage included ripping up radar equipment at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport on one of the busiest travel days of the year was found not guilty by reason of insanity on Wednesday. Prosecutors and defense attorneys agreed that Isaac Woolley�s severe mental illnesses caused him to be unable to appreciate the seriousness of the crimes he committed … Read more...Read More

 
A push for gun owners to be able to carry concealed handguns in North Carolina without first having to obtain a permit is gaining momentum, with GOP lawmakers in both the House and Senate filing legislation to that effect in recent days. On Tuesday, Senate Republicans announced that they had introduced a bill that would allow for permitless carry of a concealed handgun, … Read more...Read More

 
A former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University student was sentenced Monday to eight years in prison after threatening to commit a mass shooting at the school, according to prosecutors. John Hagins, 22, was sentenced after pleading no contest to charges of attempted manslaughter (firearm), attempted terrorism and written threats to kill or do bodily injury, according to … Read more...Read More

 
Shootings in New York City dropped by 21% last month compared to January 2024 � reaching milestone low not seen in January for more than three decades, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Tuesday. The drop in shootings was bolstered by a five-day streak with no shooting victims that coincided with a brutal cold snap, officials said. �Major crime was down 16.8%, … Read more...Read More

 
Google is the latest tech company rethinking how it approaches diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace as businesses face more political pressure from President Donald Trump to roll back these initiatives. The search giant will no longer set hiring goals that are tied to improving representation in the company. The move was first reported … Read more...Read More

 
A 1915 movie about the life of Abraham Lincoln, previously thought lost forever, was found on Long Island. �The Heart of Lincoln,� released by Universal, is a silent film about American life during the Civil War. It was directed by and stars Francis Ford � the brother of legendary director John Ford � as the … Read more...Read More

 
The crisis PR firm Blake Lively alluded to in her California Civil Rights Department complaint � in which she first accused Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment and a retaliatory smear campaign � has sued the �It Ends With Us� actress amid the never-ending legal feuds surrounding the domestic violence film. Jed Wallace and his company Street Relations Inc. has sued the �Gossip Girl� … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. An economist who advised the Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to economic spying charges that prosecutors say could have helped Chinese officials reap enormous profits. John Harold Rogers, 63, is accused of … Read more...Read More

 
When the H5N1 bird flu virus jumps from animals into people, it hits a dead end. Missing the key genes that would help it infect humans, it isn�t causing a pandemic. But if the virus suddenly changed into a dangerous new mutant, how would we know? Experts say our cities have a valuable tool that can … Read more...Read More

 
All the major pieces of the wreckage of American Airlines Flight 5342 and the Black Hawk army helicopter that crashed over the Potomac River last week have been removed as of Thursday, according to military officials. The Baltimore District of the Army Corps of Engineers, along with the Coast Guard and the U.S. Navy�s Supervisor of Salvage … Read more...Read More

 
A group of Chicago aldermen want to ban people involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol Building � including the ones recently pardoned by President Donald Trump � from working for the city. Four City Council members plan to introduce a resolution later this month directing the city�s Human Resources Commissioner … Read more...Read More

 
As he visits the Dominican Republic on the final stop of his five-day overseas mission to the region, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is sending strong assurances that the Trump administration is not shutting down the United Nations-authorized and heavily U.S.-financed multinational armed force trying to help neighboring Haiti root out deadly armed gangs. … Read more...Read More

 
Irv Gotti, the Def Jam record executive behind the Murder Inc. label, has died. He was 54. In a statement posted to Gotti’s Instagram, his family wrote that “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Irving ‘Irv Gotti’ Lorenzo, on February 5, 2025. Surrounded by family and friends, … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. New tariffs ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump on imports from China will also apply to goods from Hong Kong, according to a U.S. government document, indicating that Washington has erased the city�s status as a separate trading entity. �Products of … Read more...Read More

 
A former policy advisor for former President Barack Obama’s administration was sentenced last week to over 11 years in jail after flying to the United Kingdom in an attempt to rape a child. In a recent press release, the Bedfordshire Police Department announced that 47-year-old Rahamim Shy was found guilty last Wednesday of “arranging the … Read more...Read More

 
A new report claims that President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing an executive order to potentially fire thousands of federal employees at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. However, the White House has denied the report. Sources familiar with the situation told The Wall Street Journal that the Trump administration’s potential executive order … Read more...Read More

 
A whistleblower who used to work for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) recently exposed the agency for making diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) a “central” part of USAID under the Biden-Harris administration. The whistleblower’s testimony comes as President Donald Trump’s administration and the Department of Government Efficiency effectively shut down USAID this … Read more...Read More

 
An airplane crash in the Philippines left one U.S. military service member and three defense contractors dead on Thursday. In a Thursday press release, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command announced, “On February 6, 2025, an aircraft contracted by the U.S. Department of Defense crashed in the Philippine Province of Maguindanao del Sur.” Indo-Pacific Command noted that the … Read more...Read More

 
The software company Workday will chop more than 600 jobs in the East Bay � roughly one-third of its worldwide layoff plans � a wrenching cutback spurred by a push to scout for AI opportunities. The company has disclosed plans to eliminate 1,750 jobs worldwide even as it hires workers who can help Workday mine potential goldmines … Read more...Read More

 
The U.S. Coast Guard and other rescue crews are currently searching for a Cessna airplane that vanished in Alaska on Thursday with 10 people on board. As of Friday morning, officials had not located the missing plane. Fox News reported that the missing aircraft is a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX operated by Bering Air. … Read more...Read More

 
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) announced on Thursday that Pearson Mayor Robert “Buster” Johnson was arrested and charged with fraud, bribery, theft, violation of his oath of office, and multiple other crimes. In a Thursday press release, the GBI confirmed that the 49-year-old Pearson mayor had been arrested and charged with four counts of … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. American and Philippine warplanes flew together in a coordinated patrol and drill above the South China Sea, in the allies� first joint maneuvers over contested waters since U.S. President Donald Trump returned to office, Filipino officials said. The exercise, where Philippine … Read more...Read More

 
Kanye West has dismissed his bipolar disorder, claiming he was misdiagnosed after his breakdown in 2016 and that he actually has autism. The 47-year-old Grammy winner, now legally known as Ye, made the revelation on Tuesday during an appearance on “The Download” podcast. He told host Justin Laboy that he only began questioning his diagnosis after some … Read more...Read More

 
An illegal immigrant who operated a now �dismantled� fentanyl mill in Lawrence �faces deportation,� the Drug Enforcement Administration has announced. DEA New England posted on social media Thursday that agents had taken down what they described as a fentanyl mill in Lawrence that contained �12 kilos of powdered fentanyl, 5-thousand fake fentanyl pills (and) 1-thousand … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump�s offer for federal employees to resign from their posts has already been accepted by more than 50,000 workers, according to a person familiar with the effort. Now the administration is signaling a tougher posture in its bid to shrink the government�s workforce, asking federal agencies to draw up lists of their poorest … Read more...Read More

 
Idaho moved another step closer Thursday to becoming the only U.S. state with a firing squad as its lead method for carrying out the death penalty. Along a nearly party-line vote, the Republican-controlled Idaho House overwhelmingly passed House Bill 37, by a 58-11 tally. Two GOP members joined the House�s nine Democrats in opposition following limited debate. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. Rep. Bruce Skaug, R-Nampa, … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump took dead aim at California�s high-speed rail project Tuesday, promising to lead an investigation into the beleaguered project under construction in Fresno and the central San Joaquin Valley. �The train that�s being built between Los Angeles and San Francisco is the worst managed project I think I�ve ever seen, and I�ve seen some of the worst,� Trump told reporters Tuesday. He … Read more...Read More

 
Hollywood producer David Pearce was convicted Tuesday on two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of model Christy Giles and her friend. The producer was also convicted of rape and sexual assault charges against seven other women. In a Wednesday press release, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced that Pearce had been … Read more...Read More

 
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that a recent gastrointestinal illness outbreak on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship led to 89 passengers and two crew members reporting symptoms. According to the CDC, the outbreak on the Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas was reported on Tuesday. The agency noted that the main … Read more...Read More

 
A new report claims that former Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda Lee Fagan, who was recently fired by President Donald Trump’s administration, was evicted from her home on Tuesday with just a few hours of notice. NBC News cited two sources familiar with Tuesday’s eviction, who claimed that Fagan was evicted from her admiral quarters … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on February 5 that he will not attend a Group of 20 (G20) foreign ministers meeting later this month in South Africa because of its land and climate change policies and promotion of … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. American and Philippine warplanes flew together in a coordinated patrol and drill above the South China Sea, in the allies� first joint maneuvers over contested waters since U.S. President Donald Trump returned to office, Filipino officials said. The exercise, where Philippine … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The Canadian navy�s Halifax-class frigate HMCS Ottawa has completed a four-day friendly visit to Cambodia where, as with all other foreign warships, it was not given access to the China-developed Ream naval base. The frigate is on a mission to �promote … Read more...Read More

 
A new report claims that roughly 300 U.S. military troops have been deployed to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay in Cuba following President Donald Trump’s executive order for the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security to expand the Migrant Operations Center to “full capacity.” According to The New York Times, the additional U.S. … Read more...Read More

 
About 500 additional 10th Mountain Division soldiers will be deploying to the U.S. southern border to support a mission to secure the area and “protect the territorial integrity” of the border with Mexico as called for by President Donald J. Trump, the post announced Wednesday. The soldiers will join an unknown number of servicemembers with the 23rd Military Police Company who deployed from Fort Drum in … Read more...Read More

 
After a taxiing plane struck a parked aircraft at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Wednesday, passengers and regulators scrambled to understand what had happened � but with no injuries or major disruptions to air travel, the airport remained mostly calm amid a puzzling sequence of events. The incident happened around 10:15 a.m. Wednesday after Japan Airlines … Read more...Read More

 
Attorney General Pam Bondi on her first day in charge put a freeze on Department of Justice funding to sanctuary cities, as Boston Mayor Michelle Wu got a date to testify before a Congressional oversight committee investigating sanctuary city policies. Bondi, who was approved as AG on Tuesday evening, issued a day-one memo about sanctuary jurisdictions, as President … Read more...Read More

 
From helicopters churning in the skies above the French Quarter to Louisiana National Guard members toting M4 rifles alongside revelers gripping Hand Grenade cocktails on Bourbon Street, the full force of the massive law enforcement presence in New Orleans came into focus Wednesday as Super Bowl crowds began building. Heavy metal barricades, bollards, arches and wedges in varying configurations cluttered nearly every block of … Read more...Read More

 
A video shows a major brawl that occurred during a court hearing in New Mexico on Friday. The brawl has led to two individuals facing charges of assault and battery against a peace officer. According to KRQE, the brawl occurred during last Friday’s district court hearing for Alexander Ortiz, a murder suspect in Albuquerque, New … Read more...Read More

 
A viral video shows a male suspect dressed in black being swarmed by members of the U.S. Secret Service on Monday after attempting to scale the security fence around the White House. According to Fox 5, the male suspect was recorded scaling the security fence located on the South Grounds of the White House on … Read more...Read More

 
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officials reportedly provided President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ) with information on Tuesday regarding 5,000 employees involved in investigations linked to the storming of Capitol Hill on January 6, 2021. According to Fox News, the FBI confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that the Justice Department had been provided with a … Read more...Read More

 
The United States military appears to be making a major military recruitment turnaround following President Donald Trump’s landslide victory over former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. The recruitment turnaround comes as the U.S. Army revealed record recruitment statistics for the month of December. In a Tuesday post on X, formerly Twitter, … Read more...Read More

 
Researchers recently announced that a deadly virus has been found in short-tailed shrews in the United States. The discovery of the virus has led to concerns regarding the potential for animals to transmit the virus to humans. A recent press release from Australia’s University of Queensland said, “Researchers at The University of Queensland have identified … Read more...Read More

 
A U.S. Army helicopter was flying higher than permitted limits when it collided in midair with an American Airlines Group Inc. regional jet last week, according to U.S. aviation safety investigators. The altitude of both aircraft are central issues to investigators working to unravel how the worst U.S. civil aviation disaster in decades occurred, and how to prevent similar accidents from happening again. … Read more...Read More

 
The U.S. Postal Service said that it would temporarily suspend the acceptance of inbound international packages from China and Hong Kong Posts until further notice. USPS said letters and flat mail from China and Hong Kong would not be affected. The White House didn�t immediately respond to a request for comment. The move comes after President Donald Trump revoked a �de minimis� allowance that exempts small packages worth … Read more...Read More

 
A printing malfunction caused about 6,000 1099-G forms to end up at the wrong addresses, a notice posted by the Maryland comptroller�s office warned Tuesday. The printing error was limited to the 1099-G forms, the comptroller�s office said. Marylanders who receive a form that is not theirs are advised to �destroy the document immediately.� The malfunction was … Read more...Read More

 
Hydrogen-powered semitrucks are now navigating roads along Georgia�s coast, ferrying supplies and goods from the state�s ports to inland auto factories and construction sites. Just like their diesel counterparts, those trucks need places to refuel. A company announced Tuesday it will soon provide such a place. North Carolina-based HydroFleet said it will invest nearly $33 million to … Read more...Read More

 
The rising cost of eggs has been hitting consumers in the pocketbook, and now it�s driving up costs for some businesses � with Waffle House announcing a temporary change to its prices. Waffle House has placed a 50 cent surcharge on every egg, according to signage posted inside the restaurant and a statement provided by … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump’s administration confirmed on Tuesday that the “first flights” of illegal immigrants being sent to Guantanamo Bay were “underway.” During a Tuesday interview with Fox Business host Stuart Varney, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “President Trump is not messing around, and he’s no longer going to allow America to be a … Read more...Read More

 
A video shows Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) appearing to suggest that he is hiding an illegal immigrant at his home in a direct challenge to President Donald Trump’s administration. The governor’s comments quickly led Trump’s border czar, Thomas Homan, to threaten prosecution against the Democrat leader. According to The Daily Wire, during an interview at … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Some 20,000 civilians have fled a township in central Myanmar�s Magway region amid three days of heavy fighting between rebels and junta troops that destroyed around one-third of area homes, residents said Monday. The intense combat in the heartland township of … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump was handed a major win in court on Monday as a Florida judge ruled against a motion filed by members of the Pulitzer Prize Board in an attempt to prevent Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the Pulitzer Prize Board from moving forward to the discovery phase. According to Fox News, members of the … Read more...Read More

 
An internal memo recently sent to U.S. Border Patrol agents shows that Mexican cartels are ordering cartel members to attack Border Patrol agents with explosives and kamikaze drones following President Donald Trump’s increased efforts to secure the southern border between the United States and Mexico. The New York Post reported that an internal memo obtained … Read more...Read More

 
Gloucester High School�s Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Program dates to 1888, but this year it�s undergoing a sea change. The program is transitioning from a Marine Corps unit to a Navy one under new leadership by Chief Mark Robinson of Gloucester, a Coast Guard veteran who retired last year from the service after 20 years. The program has 58 cadets in all grade … Read more...Read More

 
After a short reprieve earlier this month, respiratory illness levels have again moved from moderate to high in Illinois, with the flu driving much of the increase, according to the state health department. There was a �notable� increase in emergency department visits and hospital admissions for the flu during the week that ended Jan. 25, according to … Read more...Read More

 
Fantasy writer Neil Gaiman and his estranged wife were sued in a set of federal cases filed in New York, Wisconsin and Massachusetts on Monday, alleging the bestselling author violently raped and sexually abused the former nanny of his child. The suits brought by Scarlett Pavlovich come after Gaiman, 64, was recently accused in a New York Magazine cover story of sexually assaulting, abusing and forcing … Read more...Read More

 
South Korean actress Lee Joo-Sil, a star in the second season of �Squid Game,� has died. She was 81. The veteran actress collapsed in cardiac arrest at home in Uijeongbu, South Korea, on Sunday, three months after being diagnosed with stomach cancer, The Korea Times reported. She was brought to a hospital but could not be revived. Joo-Sil played Park … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China expressed �strong dissatisfaction and opposition� to U.S. President Donald Trump�s imposition of a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports and vowed to take �corresponding countermeasures.� Trump signed an executive order on Feb. 1, imposing the tariff on goods from China, … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. North Korea condemned U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for calling it a �rogue state� in its first direct criticism of the Trump administration, about a week after the U.S. president suggested he might try to revive contacts with North Korean … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. For months now, thousands of North Korean soldiers have been storming trenches, dodging artillery fire, fighting alongside Russian troops trying to dislodge Ukrainian forces from Russian territory. When they first appeared last fall, the North Korean deployment worried Western officials, who … Read more...Read More

 
Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk exposed the “dirty little secret” about the federal government’s spending after the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) discovered that officials at the U.S. Department of the Treasury were “instructed always to approve payments,” even if the payments were made to “fraudulent or terrorist groups.” In a Saturday post on … Read more...Read More

 
The United States Coast Guard has confirmed that it intercepted a boat carrying 16 illegal immigrants off the coast of California’s Mission Bay on Sunday morning. In a Sunday press release, the United States Coast Guard said it had “interdicted a vessel with 16 aliens aboard approximately 15 miles off the coast of Mission Bay, Sunday morning.” According … Read more...Read More

 
The rise of bird flu across farms in California has raised questions about the virus and and its potential threat to humans. While the threat to humans is currently small, here is what you need to know about the state of bird flu. On Dec. 18, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency as the H5N1 … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. A Tibetan writer and former elementary school teacher, imprisoned for having contact with Tibetans living abroad and making a prayer offering to the Dalai Lama, has been placed under strict surveillance following his release from jail in November 2024. Palgon, 32, … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Rivals in the South China Sea developing artificial islands to back up their claims have destroyed nearly 28.3 square kilometers of coral reefs, a U.S.-based think tank said, with China responsible for the most damage followed by Vietnam. The Asia Maritime … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. U.S. President Donald Trump said he ordered military strikes on a senior �attack planner� of the Islamic State (IS) extremist group in Somalia who had been hiding with other members in the impoverished East African nation. The action on February … Read more...Read More

 
A man is in critical condition after being shot both by himself and by a bailiff Friday morning at Eastside District Court, where Baltimore Police said the man pulled a gun while suffering a �behavioral crisis.� Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley said that the 35-year-old was hospitalized after shooting himself in the head and being … Read more...Read More

 
Thousands of first responders, military personnel?and community members took on a massive running, walking and stepping challenge throughout TD Garden on Sunday in a Bruins-sponsored event to raise money for charities. �This year�s event broke records, raising more than $1 million for first responders and military charities,� said Hannah Wolfe, Boston Bruins communications coordinator. �With 2,671 participants, the turnout exceeded … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that the United States “agreed to immediately pause the anticipated tariffs” against Mexico following Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s announcement that Mexico would be deploying 10,000 soldiers to the southern border between the two countries to stop fentanyl and illegal immigrants from pouring into the United States. In a Monday … Read more...Read More

 
The United States Army identified the third soldier killed in last Wednesday’s collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines airplane near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C., in a press release on Saturday. The third soldier has been identified as a former White House aide who served under former President … Read more...Read More

 
The U.S. Army has identified Staff Sgt. Ryan Austin O�Hara as one of the pilots killed when a military helicopter crashed into a commercial airliner from Wichita Wednesday night. Military officials reported that O�Hara, 28, along with Chief Warrant Officer Andrew Loyd Eaves, 39, and Capt. Rebecca M. Lobach were aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk … Read more...Read More

 
New details have emerged in Sean �Diddy� Combs� sex-trafficking and racketeering case, with the music mogul now accused of dangling a victim over an apartment balcony and coercing two more women into commercial sex acts, according to a superseding federal indictment filed Thursday. The superseding indictment doesn�t add any new charges against the music mogul, but … Read more...Read More

 
Protesters have continued demonstrations throughout San Jose�s east side through the weekend, voicing opposition to recent ICE activity in the South Bay and greater Bay Area last week. At least 100 protesters gathered along King and Story roads Sunday afternoon, mirroring protests in several other major cities throughout the country, such as Los Angeles and Dallas, as … Read more...Read More

 
A Missouri man threatened to bomb a San Luis Obispo, California, school and kill at least 400 people, including a local elected official he was targeting in a revenge plot, a federal indictment said. The indictment, filed on Tuesday, stated David William Platek, 41, of Springfield, Missouri, texted several �true threats� to someone in December … Read more...Read More

 
Elon Musk said his �DOGE team� of government efficiency enforcers is shutting down payments to federal contractors, suggesting that the world�s richest man may have access to sensitive systems used at the U.S. Treasury Department. �The corruption and waste is being rooted out in real-time,� Musk posted on X on Sunday, saying officials reporting to his so-called Department … Read more...Read More

 
The minimum wage will increase in nearly half the states this year even as the federal wage floor remains stuck at $7.25 per hour. In many states, the minimum wage is automatically adjusted upward as inflation rises. But voters in several states, including deeply red ones such as Alaska and Missouri, chose in November to … Read more...Read More

 
A previously unreleased song by Tina Turner, from her blockbuster 1984 album �Private Dancer,� has been rediscovered and was publicly heard for the first time Thursday. �Hot For You Baby,� recorded at Hollywood�s Capitol Studios in the early �80s, received its first play on BBC Radio 2 as it hit streaming platforms worldwide. Written by … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. U.S. President Donald Trump said Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is �destroying� Russia by refusing to make a deal to end the Ukraine war, adding that he could speak to Putin soon, without stating a time frame. “He should make a … Read more...Read More

 
Less than two weeks after a huge fire in Moss Landing at one of the world�s largest battery storage plants, scientists affiliated with San Jose State University have discovered unusually high levels of toxic metals in soils at Elkhorn Slough, roughly a mile away. Researchers at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories have detected microscopic particles of nickel, cobalt … Read more...Read More

 
Three women who have accused Russell Simmons of sexual assault say the hip-hop mogul has failed to pay them nearly $8 million to settle confidential agreements, according to recent court filings. Tina Klein-Baker, Toni Sallie and Alexia Norton Jones stated in filings this month with New York County Supreme Court that Simmons had reneged on payments agreed upon as part of confidential settlements … Read more...Read More

 
 The Saudi Arabian Military Industries has announced the appointment of Thamer M. Al-Muhid as its new chief executive officer, effective Feb. 1, according to a statement released on Thursday. The decision was confirmed during a meeting of SAMI’s board of directors, chaired by Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman. With over 30 years of global leadership experience, Al-Muhid brings … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The image went viral and was seen around the world, a symbol of the brutality of security forces in Belarus but also the resilience and bravery of protesters taking on an authoritarian regime. It was August 2020 and the image … Read more...Read More

 
The mysterious drone sightings that cropped up over New Jersey starting late last year were “not the enemy,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters Tuesday during the inaugural press briefing of President Donald Trump’s second administration. Instead, Leavitt said, the drones in the Garden State that caused a national uproar were authorized to be in flight by the Federal Aviation Administration. That … Read more...Read More

 
Selena Gomez was moved to tears over the weekend as the Trump administration fast-tracked policies to deliver on the president’s mass-deportations campaign promise. Her show of emotion did not sit well with many. The “Only Murders in the Building” and “Emilia P�rez” star, who is of Mexican descent on her father’s side, posted a since-deleted video on Instagram … Read more...Read More

 
Meryl Streep took matters into her own hands � literally � as wildfires rampaged across Los Angeles County earlier this month. According to nephew Abe Streep, the Oscar-winning actor sprang into action after a fallen tree blocked her driveway as she tried to evacuate her home the day after wind-stoked fires broke out across the … Read more...Read More

 
A nearly-two decades old clip of Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres in blackface has resurfaced days after she was nominated for her first Academy Award. The �I�m Still Here� star issued an apology acknowledging the poor judgment used when she appeared as a housekeeper in a sketch comedy series for the Brazilian series �Fantastico� in the … Read more...Read More

 
Two years ago, Adam Schneider, a longtime movie memorabilia collector, was about to retire and began the process of downsizing. That’s when he decided to sell the Wicked Witch’s hat he owned from the movie “The Wizard of Oz.” Schneider is a prominent buyer of “Star Trek” props. In 2013 he and his wife made … Read more...Read More

 
A 40-year-old man suspected of stealing a cache of military equipment � including three Humvees � in a late-night break-in at the Army Reserve Center in Tustin has been arrested, police said this week. On Jan. 8, sometime between 8 and 11:30 p.m., at least one individual entered a storage warehouse at the reserve center … Read more...Read More

 
CNN announced Thursday it will cut about 200 jobs from its traditional TV operations and create a comparable number of new digital roles such as data scientists and product engineers as well as different types of journalists. The planned cuts and growth on the digital side of the business come as the cable giant is … Read more...Read More

 
Microsoft Corp. is in talks to acquire the U.S. arm of ByteDance Ltd.�s TikTok, President Donald Trump said Monday night, without elaborating. �I would say yes,� Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One when asked if Microsoft is in discussions to purchase the app. �A lot of interest in TikTok. There�s great interest in TikTok.� The short video app, used … Read more...Read More

 
Aaron De Groft, who came to central Florida to raise the profile of Orlando Museum of Art � but then embroiled the institution in an FBI fraud investigation over purported Basquiat paintings � has died. An obituary for De Groft, still involved in three lawsuits arising from the Basquiat scandal, was submitted to the Orlando … Read more...Read More

 
 Journalist and social media influencer Yashar Ali referred to a 2021 Los Angeles Magazine profile piece about him as “defamatory” and accused the publisher and article’s author as engaging in “journalistic malpractice.” Ali sued the publication in June 2022 for defamation and promissory fraud and asked for a trial, along with general damages, special damages, … Read more...Read More

 
Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, John Legend, Sheryl Crow, Coldplay singer Chris Martin and Lainey Wilson had the lists of artists who have been added to the performance lineup for Sunday�s Grammy Awards telecast. Other new additions announced Wednesday morning include 2025 Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo, Brad Paisley, John Legend, St. Vincent, Janelle Monae, Brittany Howard … Read more...Read More

 
 TV watchers will soon have a chance to take a peek into the work of Las Vegas police as its officers will be featured on a television show. Starting Friday, crews from �On Patrol: Live� will be embedded with Metropolitan Police Department officers to give viewers a live look at officers on patrol in Las … Read more...Read More

 
There�s a major update in the Todd Chrisley prison saga. The Florida facility where the onetime �Chrisley Knows Best� star is serving time for fraud and tax evasion is in the process of shutting down for good. His daughter Savannah Chrisley broke the news on in an Instagram video last week, adding more dirt on … Read more...Read More

 
A patient was airlifted from Beaver Island to be taken to a mainland hospital for more advanced medical care on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The U.S. Coast Guard Traverse City Air Station launched a Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk around 5 a.m. to evacuate the patient, who was experiencing respiratory distress, the station said in a Facebook post. A Beaver Island paramedic was onboard to assist during … Read more...Read More

 
Jan. 31�A business jet with six people on board � including a pediatric patient � crashed Friday evening near the Roosevelt Mall in Northeast Philadelphia, erupting into a massive fireball, scattering debris throughout the streets, and setting at least one house and multiple cars ablaze. In a briefing Friday night, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker said there was no official number … Read more...Read More

 
Rihanna made her first appearance in court during ASAP Rocky’s assault trial Wednesday, with the singer seated in the gallery as the downtown Los Angeles court heard key testimony about an alleged shooting that could send her rap star partner to prison for nearly 20 years. On the witness stand was Terell Ephron, a.k.a. ASAP … Read more...Read More

 
British �Love Island� star Jack Fincham was released from jail on bail Wednesday after appealing a guilty plea for being in charge of a dangerously out-of-control dog. The 32-year-old had pleaded guilty earlier on Wednesday and was sentenced to six weeks behind bars. He was also ordered to pay 3,680 pounds ($4,600) for kenneling, fines and … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. With the war in Ukraine dominating Russia�s economy, a once-lively mortgage market has largely ground to a halt, paralyzed by soaring interest rates and a sharp curtailment of state subsidies for first-time buyers. The result: For many Russians, the dream of homeownership … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Anyone desperate to leave China as part of an ongoing exodus known as the �run” movement may need to find alternate destinations, as the repatriation of Chinese migrants from the United States looks increasingly likely. China on Monday pledged to accept the … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China�s homegrown open-source artificial intelligence model DeepSeek topped app charts in the United States and Europe on Monday, beating out U.S.-based rival ChatGPT for the most popular free app on Apple�s App Store, in what some commentators saw as a potential … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Five years ago, authorities in the central Chinese city of Wuhan and surrounding areas in Hubei province imposed a travel ban on some 18 million people, just days after admitting that the newly emerging coronavirus was transmissible between people. The lockdown … Read more...Read More

 
Patti Smith, an American singer, songwriter, and poet, collapsed suddenly on stage at the Teatro Cultura Art�stica in S�o Paulo, Brazil on Wednesday. Folha de S.Paulo, a Brazilian news outlet, reported that Smith collapsed on stage roughly 30 minutes after the start of her Wednesday performance with Soundwalk Collective at the Teatro Cultura Art�stica. According … Read more...Read More

 
Advocate Health Care is closing all 47 of the clinics it operates inside Walgreens stores in Illinois, the health system announced Wednesday. The clinics will close Feb. 6. One or two medical office assistants work at each of the clinics, along with additional clinicians who support virtual care, and Advocate is working to find alternate roles for … Read more...Read More

 
A new video featuring iconic actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson reprising their roles from “True Detective” urges Texas lawmakers to incentivize film production in the “Lone Star State.” McConaughey shared the video Wednesday on X, formerly Twitter, writing, “Texas stories deserve a Texas backdrop. That’s why I teamed up with Dennis Quaid, Woody Harrelson, … Read more...Read More

 
Federal immigration enforcement officials are continuing to release details on the illegal criminals they rounded up in their early actions under the Trump administration across the Boston area, with the arrest of a 19-year-old MS-13 gang member the latest coming to light. Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston grabbed and charged Luis Adolfo Guerra-Perez, an illegally present Guatemalan, with drug … Read more...Read More

 
Actress Sigourney Weaver was rushed off the stage on Monday as two climate activists staged a protest in the middle of a performance of “The Tempest” at the Theatre Royal in London’s Covent Garden. The Daily Mail reported that London’s Metropolitan Police Department confirmed that a 60-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman were arrested Monday on … Read more...Read More

 
Comedian Ken Flores, a rising talent in the Los Angeles stand-up comedy scene, died on Tuesday, according to his manager, Cameron Silzle. His body was discovered at his home Tuesday afternoon around 2 p.m. No cause of death was immediately available. He was 28. His family shared the news on his Instagram account Wednesday. “It is with … Read more...Read More

 
A recent report claims that as many as 40 percent of the non-citizens in Maine, including illegal immigrants and individuals with “legal alien status,” may have voted or had ballots cast in their name in U.S. elections since 2016. The Maine Wire reported that the recent report is based on MaineCare records and voter information … Read more...Read More

 
UPS announced a seismic shift in the relationship with its largest customer, Amazon, prompting a sharp stock price drop Thursday morning. The Georgia-based logistics company will cut the volume it moves for the retailer by more than 50% by the second half 2026, a move company leaders say reflects UPS� new strategy, or as CFO Brian Dykes put it, … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China�s spy agency has called on the country�s citizens to beware of �endangering national security� over the holiday period, a phrase commentators said was a warning to people to be careful what they say, and to not pass on information that … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened tariffs of up to 100% on computer chips imported from Taiwan, which produces about 90% of the world�s most advanced chips. Speaking to the annual Congressional Institute retreat of Republican lawmakers, which was held … Read more...Read More

 
A new report claims that police officials are conducting a manhunt for a 32-year-old suspected of purchasing the firearms used to kill a U.S. Border Patrol agent during a traffic stop in Vermont on January 20. The Times Union reported that law enforcement agencies are searching for 32-year-old Michelle J. Zajko in connection with the … Read more...Read More

 
An illegal immigrant was recently indicted by a grand jury over allegations that the suspect killed a West Virginia woman and set her body on fire. According to The Spirit of Jefferson, 46-year-old David Antonio Calderon, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador, was indicted for allegedly murdering 32-year-old Samantha Dailey in May of 2024. The … Read more...Read More

 
U.S. military and aviation officials are investigating the mid-air collision of a Sikorsky helicopter with a passenger airplane in Washington, D.C. A U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with American Eagle Flight 5342 on final approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. The American Airlines flight was coming from Wichita, Kansas. Todd Inman, a National Transportation Safety Board member, told reporters during a Thursday afternoon … Read more...Read More

 
The Los Angeles County medical examiner has unveiled additional details about the death of “All My Children” actor Esta TerBlanche, including her cause of death. TerBlanche, a South African actor who also appeared in TV series “Spin City” and “Egoli: Place of Gold,” died of an intracranial hemorrhage or brain bleed in July, the coroner confirmed Wednesday … Read more...Read More

 
An Atlanta family who say they were traumatized by armed FBI agents in an accidental predawn raid on their house have persuaded the U.S. Supreme Court to consider whether their lawsuit against the federal government can proceed. Trina Martin, her then-partner Toi Cliatt and her son Gabe Watson allege they were startled awake just before 5 a.m. on Oct. 18, 2017, when a six-agent SWAT team … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A Russian drone attack that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called “a horrible tragedy” struck a residential building in the Ukrainian regional capital Sumy, officials said, killing at least six and injuring nine others, including a child. According to the Ukrainian prosecutor’s office, those … Read more...Read More

 
 Former MTV VJ and New Jersey native Matt Pinfield has been �incapacitated� after suffering a stroke, his family said. Pinfield, 63, had the incident in Los Angeles on Jan. 6 and is incapable of moving or making cognitive decisions, according to court documents obtained by the Asbury Park Press. His daughters, Jessica and Maya Pinfield, are … Read more...Read More

 
Meta Platforms Inc. agreed to pay $25 million to resolve Donald Trump�s claims that his ban from the company�s social media networks after the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the US Capitol was illegal censorship, a lawyer for the president said. Meta will contribute $22 million to the presidential library and the remainder to other users of Meta�s Facebook who also … Read more...Read More

 
Amazon has started the year with a series of layoffs across different parts of the company as it continues to trim its workforce and streamline operations. On Wednesday, Amazon said it was laying off dozens of employees in its communications and corporate responsibility department, which includes its sustainability team. The announcement comes shortly after Amazon … Read more...Read More

 
Hollywood star Bill Murray seemed to admit that he has “done some damage” during an appearance at the Sundance Film Festival on Sunday following allegations of a string of behavioral incidents on movie production sets. While speaking with Elvis Mitchell, a film critic, in the “Elvis Suite,” the 74-year-old Hollywood actor was asked about the … Read more...Read More

 
A shocking video shows a giant fish attacking and biting the head of a Russian “mermaid” performer in front of an audience of children at a Chinese aquarium. In the video shared on X, formerly Twitter, by The Daily Mail, the Russian “mermaid” performer, identified as a 22-year-old by the name of Masha, can be … Read more...Read More

 
Actor Tom Welling, who played a young Clark Kent in the CW’s long-running Superman origin series “Smallville,” was arrested in Northern California over the weekend. According to TMZ and USA Today, the actor was arrested Sunday on suspicion of driving under the influence in Yreka, which is in Siskiyou County at the northern border of California near Oregon. TMZ said the 47-year-old was arrested in an Arby’s parking lot just after midnight. … Read more...Read More

 
A video shows Tiffany Henyard, the Democrat mayor of Dolton, Illinois, jumping into a chaotic brawl between her boyfriend and an activist who described her as a “b-tch” during a town board meeting on Tuesday. According to Fox News, the brawl occurred on Tuesday during a Thornton Township Board of Trustees meeting after activist Jedidiah … Read more...Read More

 
An Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines plane in mid-air near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C., late Tuesday. Officials said all passengers, crew and troops were killed in the collision. D.C. Fire Chief John Donnelly told reporters that 28 bodies have been recovered as of late Thursday morning. In … Read more...Read More

 
North Korean troops fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine, have reportedly temporarily withdrawn from the front line in Kursk, after suffering heavy losses. Describing the new development on the battlefield, at a crucial stage in the war, is a Ukrainian special forces commander providing updates to Sky News. Kiev’s soldiers invaded the Russian region in early August 2024 and still maintain control over … Read more...Read More

 
While President Donald Trump is in the midst of ramping up the federal government�s efforts to deport millions of people currently residing in the U.S. unlawfully, Republican lawmakers in Massachusetts say it�s time to change the state�s practice of ignoring immigration detainers filed by federal officials. According to a 2017 decision by the state�s Supreme Judicial Court, … Read more...Read More

 
Vivek Ramaswamy said he�s preparing to run for governor in his home state Ohio, after dropping out of a project to slash the size of the federal government. �That�s highly likely what I�m moving towards and taking really serious steps towards looking at,� he said at the iConnections Global Alts conference in Miami Beach on Tuesday. The biotech entrepreneur … Read more...Read More

 
If bird flu is lurking undetected on Minnesota�s dairy farms, the state is determined to find it. Starting in February, milk from each of Minnesota�s 1,625 permitted cow farms will test once a month for H5N1, the virus commonly called bird flu that began infecting cattle last spring. Milk haulers already collect samples for routine … Read more...Read More

 
Owners of Harpos, the longstanding rock club on Detroit’s east side, are apologizing for hosting a concert Saturday night featuring metal bands with neo-Nazi affiliations. Venue owner Krystle Dzajkovska said Monday she did not know the nature of the event ahead of time and would have canceled it had she known. “I would like to … Read more...Read More

 
Court documents reveal that a man with Molotov cocktails was arrested near the Capitol Building on Monday after traveling to Washington, D.C., to allegedly kill House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. An affidavit filed by Peter Campopiano, a United States Capitol Police special agent, identified the suspect … Read more...Read More

 
�The Voice� alum Ryan Whyte Maloney, who appeared on Season 6 of the NBC reality competition series, has died by suicide. He was 44. Maloney died Tuesday in Las Vegas, the Clark County Coroner confirmed to People. The coroner listed his cause of death as a gunshot wound to the head. On Monday, Maloney posted a since-expired … Read more...Read More

 
For �Sex, Lies, and Videotape� star Andie MacDowell, life recently has been a real pain in the … sciatic nerve. It runs from the buttocks to the leg and was causing the former Calvin Klein model to suffer from a rare condition. Andie MacDowell talks diagnosis MacDowell, who is 66, recently appeared on �The Drew Barrymore Show,� where … Read more...Read More

 
A US Army Blackhawk helicopter collided with a passenger plane near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C., late Tuesday, sparking a search-and-rescue operation in the Potomac River. Video of the mid-air crash, which reportedly also involved an American Airlines jet, was posted on X. The DC Police Department said in a statement that … Read more...Read More

 
A US Army Blackhawk helicopter collided with a passenger plane near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C., late Tuesday, sparking a search-and-rescue operation in the Potomac River. Video of the mid-air crash, which reportedly also involved an American Airlines jet, was posted on X. The DC Police Department said in a statement that … Read more...Read More

 
Dajua Blanding, a Detroit rapper who goes by the name of “Dank Demoss,” is suing Lyft after a driver for the rideshare company allegedly denied her a ride and prevented her from entering his car due to her weight. CBS 12 reported that Blanding recently announced on social media that she weighs 489 pounds. In … Read more...Read More

 
The Eagles are flying without touring guitarist Steuart Smith, who is stepping away from the rock band because of health issues. �It is with profound regret that, due to performance issues associated with my recently diagnosed Parkinsonism, I find that I must bow out of my role with the Eagles while I can still do … Read more...Read More

 
Pentagon officials have reportedly confirmed that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has informed Retired General Mark Milley, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, that he is revoking both his security detail and security clearance. Pentagon officials also indicated that Hegseth is ordering a review to determine if Milley should be demoted in his … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump is offering buyouts to agency employees who don�t want to comply with his demands that they return to the office as he looks to reshape the federal workforce in his second term. The buyouts will run through Sept. 30 as long as the employees resign by Feb. 6, according to a White House official who shared details of the … Read more...Read More

 
An F-35 fighter jet crashed early Tuesday afternoon at Eielson Air Force Base near Fairbanks, according to an official there. The pilot was not injured in the crash, which occurred around 1 p.m., according to Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson. He said an emergency response is ongoing and had few additional details. There were no … Read more...Read More

 
Retired U.S. Army Special Forces master sergeant Jeremy Brown remains in jail while his attorney advocates for his release under President Donald Trump�s pardon for Jan. 6 crimes. Brown, a Tampa resident sentenced to seven years on weapons charges, is among a handful of still-incarcerated convicts who are most associated with the 2021 U.S. Capitol … Read more...Read More

 
Stage and screen actor Linda Lavin’s immediate cause of death has been revealed. The “Alice” star’s death certificate, obtained and posted online Monday by TMZ, said that her immediate cause of death was cardiopulmonary arrest due to her underlying lung cancer. Cardiopulmonary arrest, which is also known as cardiac arrest, occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating … Read more...Read More

 
Atlanta rapper Young Thug, who was banished from metro Atlanta after pleading guilty in the �Young Slime Life� case, is being allowed to fly through Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport as early as Tuesday. The request was made Tuesday morning in a motion by Young Thug�s attorneys Brian Steel and Keith Adams. They asked Fulton County Superior … Read more...Read More

 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is planning to visit Washington next week to meet with President Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter, as the leaders look to maintain the ceasefire in Gaza. The meeting is not yet finalized and may not come together in that time frame, the people said on condition of anonymity to discuss the plans. … Read more...Read More

 
�Tiger King� star Joe Exotic has taken issue with Donald Trump pardoning hundreds of Jan. 6 insurrectionists and ignoring his calls for clemency. The former zoo owner-turned-reality TV star � whose real name is Joseph Allen Maldonado � has been publicly crusading for a release from prison since his conviction on 19 criminal counts in 2020. Currently incarcerated at Federal Medical Center in Fort … Read more...Read More

 
What makes a food healthy? For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration is updating its claim on what food products can use the word “healthy” on their labels. And both the foods being taken off the list and the new foods now approved to use that claim might surprise you. “This was … Read more...Read More

 
Rapper DJ Unk died of a heart attack, his wife has revealed days after his death at age 43. The attack killed him as he slept, his wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, told TMZ. Long-Platt noted that her husband, whose given name was Anthony Platt, did not do drugs, dispelling rumors his death was substance-related. She revealed the news on Sunday, … Read more...Read More

 
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates recently revealed that he “probably would be diagnosed on the autism spectrum” if he were growing up today. The 69-year-old billionaire discussed his alleged connection to autism in his upcoming book, “Source Code: My Beginnings.” An excerpt from the book was published on Sunday in The Wall Street Journal. In the … Read more...Read More

 
Rapper Snoop Dogg recently defended his performance at a pre-inauguration celebration for President Donald Trump after receiving criticism for performing at an event honoring the 47th president. In a Sunday video posted on Instagram, the famous rapper shared a message that appeared to be directed at the criticism he has received regarding his decision to … Read more...Read More

 
A 42-year-old man who was pardoned by President Donald Trump last week for his involvement in the storming of Capitol Hill on January 6, 2021, was shot and killed by a police officer after the suspect attempted to resist arrest during a traffic stop in Indiana. In a Monday press release, the Indiana State Police … Read more...Read More

 
Google announced on Monday that the company will update Google Maps to feature “Gulf of America” and “Mount McKinley” instead of Gulf of Mexico and Mount Denali following President Donald Trump’s executive order last Monday. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Google wrote, “We’ve received a few questions about naming within Google Maps. We … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to reinstate more than 8,000 members of the U.S. military who were “unjustly discharged” under the Biden-Harris administration for refusing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. In a Monday press release, the White House explained that Trump’s executive order directs Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Homeland Security … Read more...Read More

 
Another Atlanta legend is gone. DJ Unk, most known for snap-era songs like �2 Step� and �Walk It Out,� died on Friday, according to a statement sent from long-time producer and collaborator Korey �Big Oomp� Roberson. He was 43. A cause of death is unknown at this time. The Atlanta DJ and rapper, whose real … Read more...Read More

 
Mayor Eric Adams, who �hasn�t been feeling his best� over the past few days, is canceling most public appearances this week and will undergo medical tests, according to a statement from his spokesman. The statement, issued shortly before 11 p.m. Sunday by Deputy Mayor for Communications Fabien Levy, said the 64-year-old Adams will �have a number of doctors� appointments … Read more...Read More

 
About 200 soldiers from Fort Stewart near Savannah have deployed to the U.S.-Mexican border as part of the Trump administration�s crackdown on illegal immigration. The troops, according to the military, will �support enhanced detection and monitoring efforts� and help set up and repair physical barriers. They will operate under U.S. Northern Command and Joint Task … Read more...Read More

 
A former Mercer County resident admitted Monday that he tried to join a Somalian-based terrorist organization to target �evil America� in 2023, authorities said. Karrem Nasr, 24, a U.S. citizen who previously lived in Lawrenceville, pleaded guilty to attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney�s Office District of Southern New York. Nasr moved from New Jersey to Egypt in July … Read more...Read More

 
Hundreds of U.S. military members are training for the next two weeks in Gulfport and across Mississippi during a combat exercise that will send low-flying helicopters and noise across the area. The event is called the Sentry South-Southern Strike exercise. It began Monday and ends Feb. 7. The Air National Guard is hosting 500 members from the U.S. military’s active, guard and reserve units, a … Read more...Read More

 
The Lancaster city man shot and killed by a police officer Friday morning was running toward a bystander while armed with a machete, the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office said Monday. Luis Alex Fuentes, 39, of the 400 block of South Plum Street, died several hours after being shot once in the back on his street, according to … Read more...Read More

 
Elon Musk�s Neuralink has selected Miami as a clinical trial site for its brain-computer interface. Musk�s Neuralink makes devices that link the human brain to computers, focusing on giving people with quadriplegia or paralysis the ability to control computers and devices with their thoughts. The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis and the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Miami will be … Read more...Read More

 
MyPillow and CEO Mike Lindell are again suing a merchant cash advance company, accusing the lender of charging an illegally high interest rate. It�s the third such lawsuit the Minnesota-based company and its nationally prominent founder have brought against a merchant cash advance firm, which effectively offer payday loans for businesses. The suit claimed New … Read more...Read More

 
An alleged would-be Donald Trump assassin with ties to Iran says he�s been held in a cold solitary confinement cell at the notorious Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn without warm clothing, and denied basic amenities like salt and pepper to season his food. Asif Merchant has been locked up in the Special Administrative Measures, or SAMS, unit, on the eighth floor of the Sunset Park federal jail, since his … Read more...Read More

 
UnitedHealth Group says the impact from the cyberattack last year at its Change Healthcare subsidiary is much wider than previously understood, affecting roughly 190 million patients � up from previous estimates of about 100 million people. The updated tally extends the scope beyond what was previously described by company Chief Executive Andrew Witty, who suggested … Read more...Read More

 
DENVER � Two people are dead, one is in custody and a fourth is on the run after an early morning shooting at a Denver 7-Eleven, police said. Just after midnight on Monday morning, two groups arrived at a 7-Eleven gas station on the corner of East 35th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, Denver police chief … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The Philippines has deployed vessels and aircraft to closely monitor a gigantic Chinese coast guard ship � the world�s largest � in waters off Luzon island, Filipino officials said, describing the ship as a menacing presence in its exclusive economic zone. … Read more...Read More

 
“Dear White People” star DeRon Horton is recovering from a gunshot wound to his arm after being shot last month. The 32-year-old actor, who played geeky Lionel Higgins in Netflix’s college-set series adaptation of Justin Simien’s 2014 film, revealed Thursday that he had been shot a few days before Christmas and has been on the … Read more...Read More

 
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth referred to “Fort Liberty” as “Fort Bragg” on Monday two days after he was sworn in on a razor-thin 51-50 vote in the Senate. The military base, originally named after General Braxton Bragg, was renamed under the Biden administration due to Bragg’s service in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. … Read more...Read More

 
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Sunday said the removal of Tuskegee Airmen videos and curriculum about the Tuskegee Airmen from its military instruction curriculum �has been immediately reversed.� Hegesth posted the comment in response to concerns from U.S. Sen. Katie Britt about �malicious compliance we�ve seen in recent days.� �We�re all over it Senator. This will not stand,� Hegseth posted … Read more...Read More

 
Not even a week into President Trump�s second term, a congressman is pushing for Trump to have the chance to serve a third term. Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles, a Republican, has introduced a proposal to amend the Constitution and allow a president to be elected for three terms. �I am proposing an amendment to the Constitution to revise the limitations imposed by … Read more...Read More

 
A representative for Brad Pitt has reacted to the viral story of a French woman who was catfished and conned out of her life savings by someone pretending to be the famous actor. An interior designer, identified only as Anne, revealed on a Sunday episode of French TV�s �Seven to Eight� that she believed she was in a long-distance romance … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China�s People�s Liberation Army has conducted sea and air combat readiness drills in the South China Sea as the Philippines and its ally the United States held joint exercises in disputed waters in the region, the PLA Southern Theater Command said. … Read more...Read More

 
Iran needs to reach an understanding over its atomic activity with the administration of Donald Trump in order to avoid being dragged into another military conflict in the Middle East, according to the world�s top nuclear regulator. Six-and-a-half years after Trump abrogated an agreement that gave the Islamic Republic sanctions relief in exchange for strict limits on its nuclear activities, … Read more...Read More

 
Dr. Anthony Fauci. Retired Gen. Mark Milley. Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney. These public figures, along with several of his relatives, were among those former President Joe Biden pardoned in the final hours before the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Absent from that list was former Baltimore State�s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, whose supporters had called on … Read more...Read More

 
A former executive for Chicago-based Verano, one of the largest cannabis companies in the United States, was federally indicted on charges of insider trading. The indictment Thursday accused Anthony Marsico, 39, of Bartlett, Illinois, of using confidential information to make an illegal profit of about $607,000 by buying stock in another marijuana company that Verano planned to acquire. The … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hit the ground running in his new job on Tuesday, hosting the foreign affairs ministers of Australia, Japan and India only hours after being sworn-in as America�s new top diplomat by Vice President J.D. Vance. Along … Read more...Read More

 
Olin Corp. announced Tuesday it is set to buy ammunition manufacturing equipment from an Arizona company for $75 million. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025. The acquisition between Clayton-based Olin and AMMO, Inc. includes AMMO�s brass shell capabilities and a 185,000-square-foot production facility the company owns in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, … Read more...Read More

 
Automotive product legend Hal Sperlich passed away Monday at 95, but his memory lives on in the millions of pony cars and minivans that ply our highways. Sperlich was known as the father of two American icons, the Ford Mustang and Chrysler minivan. Colleagues remember him as one of the most significant product developers of … Read more...Read More

 
Democrats in the U.S. Senate voted on Wednesday to block the “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act,” which would guarantee protections for babies born alive after a failed abortion procedure. In a 52-47 vote, the Senate failed to invoke cloture and proceed with a motion to pass the “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act,” which requires a … Read more...Read More

 
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Aviator Cancers Examination Study (ACES) Act. If passed, this bill would direct the Secretary of the VA to study cancer incidences and mortality rates among aviators and aircrew who served in the Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. This legislation is critical as it would improve our understanding of the … Read more...Read More

 
About 18,000 Costco workers will go on strike beginning Feb. 1 if their union doesn�t reach a deal with the warehouse retailer, the union announced Sunday. The Teamsters represent Costco workers in 56 warehouses across five states, CNN reported. The 18,000-person strike would represent about 8% of Costco�s nationwide workforce. A contract for the unionized workers expires on Jan. 31, and 85% of … Read more...Read More

 
Earlier this week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the use of red dye No. 3 from the country�s food supply, citing studies that have found the dye to cause cancer in rats. Often called erythrosine or FD&C Red No. 3 or Red 3, red dye No. 3 was barred from use in cosmetics over three decades … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Vietnamese authorities have arrested a Protestant pastor known for his criticism of the government on Facebook on charges of �anti-state propaganda,� according to his son. Pastor Nguyen Manh Hung, 71, is the first person to be arrested on the charges since … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China has executed a man for killing at least 35 people with his car at a stadium in the southern city of Zhuhai following a marital breakdown last November, along with a man who stabbed eight to death in a school … Read more...Read More

 
A reportedly suicidal suspect and a 4-year-old girl were killed, and an officer was critically wounded, after the suspect opened fire Wednesday on two cops who tried to help him, Ohio authorities said. The incident unfolded just after 2 p.m. when cops in St. Clair Township were called about a possibly suicidal man, police said in … Read more...Read More

 
Fans of the �Great British Baking Show� should be relieved to hear that filming for the next season of the much-loved baking competition show won�t be delayed due to the mystery �health issues� of one of its hosts, comedian Noel Fielding. A spokesperson for Fielding, a popular British TV personality and stand-up performer, has hit … Read more...Read More

 
Trace Cyrus, as a child, wanted to be just like dad Billy Ray Cyrus growing up. Nowadays, he says, he can “barely recognize” his father as someone he once thought was “the coolest person ever.” The younger Cyrus, whose sisters are pop stars Miley Cyrus and Noah Cyrus, expressed his complex emotions about the “Achy Breaky Heart” singer Wednesday on … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The United States has begun the process to again declare the Iran-backed Huthi rebel group of Yemen as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO), restoring the designation President Donald Trump set out during his first term. “Supported by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps … Read more...Read More

 
More than 20,000 illegal guns have been seized by the NYPD during the Adams administration, the mayor and police commissioner said Wednesday. The official tally � 20,137 since the start of 2022, including 377 so far this year � is updated daily on the NYPD website. More than 1,400 of the seized weapons were untraceable … Read more...Read More

 
In his first days in office, President Donald Trump signed executive orders that sent many federal employees reeling: looming layoffs, a freeze on federal hiring and and new back-to-office expectations for many remote workers. On Wednesday, he announced that employees in diversity, equity and inclusion roles would be put on paid leave. He�s vowed to … Read more...Read More

 
President Trump on Tuesday announced that OpenAI, Oracle and Softbank are partnering on a venture to direct more than $100 billion toward computing infrastructure that will power artificial intelligence in the United States. “It will ensure the future of technology,” Trump said at a news conference at the White House, where he was joined by … Read more...Read More

 
The Idaho House Republican leader previewed a slate of large tax cuts Idahoans could see this year, beginning with a potentially historic cut to individual and corporate income taxes. The cut would bring Idaho�s flat income tax rate to 5.3%, down from the 5.695% that it is currently, which the state estimates would amount to … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China has seen nearly 3 million restaurants, cafes and other catering outlets shut down in the past year, according to industry website Hongcan, with many going bankrupt and even hugely popular chains slashing costs by shutting down hundreds of stores. In … Read more...Read More

 
Democratic lawmakers in Olympia are once again considering a sweeping package of gun control measures � this time, a trio of bills that would enhance gun storage, limit bulk purchases of guns and ammunition and possibly require gun buyers to get permits. Public hearings held by the House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee on Tuesday … Read more...Read More

 
Lynn Ban, the jewelry designer who worked with stars including Rihanna and Beyonc� and starred in Netflix’s “Bling Empire: New York,” has died. Ban died Monday, her son Sebastian announced Wednesday in a moving Instagram statement. She died weeks after she underwent emergency brain surgery after a skiing accident in December. She was 52. “She was and … Read more...Read More

 
Senators have thrown their support behind a proposed loan repayment program for veterans who provide mental health services to other veterans in Wyoming. In a unanimous vote, the Senate Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Committee on Thursday approved Senate File 30, �Wyoming’s investment in veteran’s mental health.� SF 30 would establish the Wyoming veteran loan repayment program, which would provide … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. U.S. President Donald Trump said on January 23 that he would like to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin immediately to secure an end to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. “From what I hear, Putin would like to see me, and … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Britain has warned Russian President Vladimir Putin that “We know what you’re doing” after the Royal Navy tracked what it called a “Russian spy ship” traveling through U.K. waters amid rising concerns of potential sabotage by Russia-linked vessels. Defense Secretary John Healey … Read more...Read More

 
The Trump administration released a video on Friday of the U.S. Marine Corps arriving at the southern border between the United States and Mexico and helping assist U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents as they undertake a mission to “secure America.” On Friday afternoon, the White House shared a video on X, formerly Twitter, showcasing … Read more...Read More

 
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida announced last Friday that Orange County Democratic Party Treasurer Matthew A. Inman had been arrested and charged with the transportation of child sex abuse material. A press release by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida revealed that 39-year-old Inman … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that he has revoked the security detail for Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. On Friday, CNN reported that the 47th president revoked Fauci’s security detail on Thursday night, citing a source familiar with the president’s decision. The anonymous source told … Read more...Read More

 
Barry Michael Cooper, an investigative reporter-turned-screenwriter known for the films “New Jack City,” “Above the Rim” and “Sugar Hill,” has died. Cooper died Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed to The Times. Additional details about his death, including a cause of death, were not immediately available. He was … Read more...Read More

 
A Marine veteran is fighting back and warning about a lack of accountability after the Nevada Highway Patrol seized $87,000 from him during a traffic stop in 2021 through a legal loophole. Marine veteran Stephen Lara, the plaintiff in a recent lawsuit against the state, told Fox News that he was pulled over by a … Read more...Read More

 
The Trump administration confirmed Friday morning that “deportation flights have begun,” fulfilling one of President Donald Trump’s major campaign promises to the American people. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared pictures that appear to show illegal immigrants boarding a U.S. military aircraft. “Deportation flights have begun,” Leavitt … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday ordering the declassification of the government’s files on the assassinations of former President John F. Kennedy, former Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. In a video shared on X, formerly Twitter, Trump can be signing executive orders in the Oval … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump announced plans to nominate an Idaho resident to be the U.S. Air Force�s second in command. �I am pleased to announce that Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Lohmeier will be the next United States Under Secretary of the Air Force,� Trump wrote on social media Friday. As undersecretary, Lohmeier would be the No. 2-ranked civilian and … Read more...Read More

 
Entrenched in their �Homeland or Death� chant and vowing to prevail against the �imperialist onslaught,� Cuba�s leader have paused the release of political prisoners and kicked off military exercises following President Donald Trump�s first-day decision to put the country back on the list of nations that sponsor terrorism. Just a week earlier, former President Joe … Read more...Read More

 
State Democratic lawmakers are pushing a bill that would allow Maryland voters to raise the minimum wage from $15 to $20 � including for workers in the service industry � but it�s receiving a thumbs down from Republicans �The minimum wage in Maryland is not enough to meet the cost of living,� Del. Adrian Boafo … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. North Korea is accelerating preparations to send more troops to Russia amid an increasing number of casualties, South Korea said on Friday, while Ukraine said the North�s additional support would mainly include missile and artillery troops. About 4,000 of the up … Read more...Read More

 
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Four people were crushed to death Thursday by a crowd that gathered in front of a prominent businessmen�s house in Phnom Penh to receive red envelopes full of cash ahead of the Lunar New Year, police said. A large crowd gathered … Read more...Read More

 
Acclaimed blues-rock musician Barry Goldberg, who was part of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band when it backed Bob Dylan during his legendary electric outing at the otherwise-acoustic Newport Folk Festival in 1965, died on Jan. 22. He was 83. Goldberg, who also performed/recorded with Steve Miller, Muddy Waters, Leonard Cohen, Stephen Stills and many other … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump has reportedly revoked the security details for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Brian Hook. The two former Trump officials had received security details under the Biden-Harris administration due to threats from Iran. The New York Times first reported Trump’s move … Read more...Read More

 
A viral video shows an illegal immigrant insulting President Donald Trump while thanking former President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama while being arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials. In the video, an illegal immigrant can be seen being detained in a police vehicle during an ICE operation in Boston. During … Read more...Read More

 
Law enforcement officials announced on Wednesday that a Texas man was sentenced to over four years in federal prison after being convicted of smuggling more than 2,500 illegal immigrants into the United States in just six months during the Biden-Harris administration. In a Wednesday press release, the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Western District of … Read more...Read More

 
 Seven people from New York City and Long Island have been busted in a massive COVID relief fraud scheme that netted $44 million � and one of the defendants was so brazen he rapped about his crime in a song named after the IRS, the feds alleged Wednesday. The suspects scammed the money through thousands of bogus … Read more...Read More

 
Less than a week after a highly contagious strain of bird flu was found in a Georgia commercial poultry facility for the first time, a second and even larger flock nearby has tested positive for the virus, state agriculture officials said Wednesday. The virus, the H5N1 strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, has ravaged wild birds, commercial … Read more...Read More

 
CNN announced on Thursday that roughly 6% of its workforce would be laid off amid the network’s shift toward digital platforms. The announcement came just days after President Donald Trump’s inauguration. In a memo distributed to staff members on Thursday, CNN CEO Mark Thompson announced the mass layoffs at the news network. While Thompson confirmed … Read more...Read More

 
Among dozens of day one executive orders President Donald Trump enacted on Jan. 20, was an executive order to begin designating transnational cartels as terrorist organizations. The order states cartels go beyond traditional organized crime rings, to pose a threat to national security. The order states cartels have shown a willingness to work with �extra … Read more...Read More

 
Guitarist John Sykes, who played with the rock bands Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died at 65. He helped compose one of the defining power ballads of the late-1980s hair-metal scene in “Is This Love,” which drove sales of Whitesnake’s self-titled 1987 LP to sales of more than 8 million copies in the United States. … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump stepped up pressure Wednesday on Russia to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, and threatened financial penalties on the country if it refuses to conclude fighting swiftly. In a Truth Social post, Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin should make a deal �soon,� or else he would �have no other choice� but to impose additional taxes, tariffs … Read more...Read More

 
Applications for the new director or administrator of the Jasper County Veterans Affairs department have been submitted to commissioners for review. If all goes well with the selection committee’s interview process in the next two weeks, it is possible a candidate will be recommended for commission approval in February. Dennis Simon, director of human resources for Jasper County, … Read more...Read More

 
A 26-year-old man has admitted to fatally stabbing the wife of BBC commentator John Hunt and killing his two adult daughters with a crossbow at their home just north of London last year. Appearing via video link at Cambridge Crown Court, Kyle Clifford pleaded guilty on Wednesday to three counts of murder, one count of false imprisonment and two counts of possession of offensive weapons. It marked … Read more...Read More

 
Garth Hudson, the multi-talented musical genius who elevated the Band while remaining its most reserved member, died Tuesday. He was 87. Hudson, who was the last surviving member of the group, died in his sleep at a nursing home in Woodstock, according to the Toronto Star. His exact cause of death was not announced. �Garth once … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump ordered all federal diversity, equity, and inclusion offices to be shut down by Wednesday night following an executive order targeting DEI programs in the federal government on Monday. The president also ordered all federal DEI employees to be placed on leave. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, White House Press Secretary … Read more...Read More

 
India�s government is prepared to work with Donald Trump�s administration to identify and take back all its citizens residing illegally in the U.S., an early signal from New Delhi that it�s willing to comply with the incoming American president and avoid a trade war. The U.S. has identified some 18,000 illegal Indian migrants to be sent back home, for which India will … Read more...Read More

 
Francisco San Martin, an actor who appeared on the soap operas “Days of Our Lives” and “The Bold and the Beautiful,” has died in Los Angeles. The actor, who also had a guest stint on the CW telenovela “Jane the Virgin,” was pronounced dead Thursday by the Los Angeles County medical examiner. San Martin died … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump’s inauguration has already led to a major shakeup in the leadership at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). Fox News reported that the major leadership changes at the FBI started when former FBI Director Christopher Wray, who was appointed under Trump’s first administration, recently announced that … Read more...Read More

 
Former Navy SEAL Officer and USAF Pararescueman Anthony Donahue has built a life defined by relentless service, intellectual curiosity, and steadfast leadership. From elite military roles to private sector success and humanitarian efforts, Donahue�s story is about redefining leadership and inspiring others to pursue duty over passion.  A Dual Special Forces Career In an interview … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday that former President Joe Biden left him a “very nice letter’ that he found in the Resolute Desk at the White House on Monday night. According to Fox News, Trump was asked about Biden’s letter during a press conference regarding the announcement of a $500 billion investment in artificial … Read more...Read More

 
A video shared on social media shows Antifa protesters confronting law enforcement officials and starting fires at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Portland, Oregon. The attack occurred on Monday night following President Donald Trump’s inauguration and immediate crackdown on illegal immigration. According to The Post Millennial, approximately 15 Antifa members … Read more...Read More

 
A man was recently sentenced to life in federal prison after being convicted by a jury for kidnapping and sexually assaulting two women. The man also locked one of his victims in a cinder block cell. In a recent press release, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon announced that 31-year-old Negasi … Read more...Read More

 
A Massachusetts man took �repeated, deliberate steps� to steal from his neighbor � a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who was in the hospital � �again and again,� federal prosecutors wrote in court documents filed last week. Joseph Smith, 71, and others stole more than $450,000 in disability benefits from the man between roughly 2015 and 2020, when he was … Read more...Read More

 
A Connecticut resident ended their week by claiming a winning lottery ticket worth half a million dollars, and another Connecticut Lottery player has yet to claim hundreds of thousands in winnings. On Friday, Jan. 17, a Milford resident claimed a $500,000 prize from a winning “$4,000,000 Fortune” scratch game ticket, according to the Connecticut Lottery winners list. According to the Connecticut Lottery’s “$4,000,000 Fortune” … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump said he would be open to billionaire supporter Elon Musk or Oracle Corp. Chairman Larry Ellison purchasing social video app TikTok as part of a joint venture with the U.S. government. �I have the right to make a deal,� Trump said at an event alongside Ellison at the White House on Tuesday. �So what I�m thinking about saying to somebody is buy it and … Read more...Read More

 
Firefighters are taking advantage of a lull in the wind to make steady progress against the massive fires that have ravaged Los Angeles since Jan. 7. Officials are also easing evacuation orders and lifting curfews across the region as residents of burned neighborhoods return to face the damage. As of Saturday morning, the Palisades fire, … Read more...Read More

 
A restaurant chain was ordered by a jury on Friday to pay $2.8 million to a Texas woman after the woman sued the restaurant chain for serving her “dangerously hot” barbecue sauce that burned her when she dropped it on her leg. According to Fox 26, 19-year-old Genesis Monita sued Bill Miller Bar-B-Q Enterprises in … Read more...Read More

 
The police chief in Northfield, Vermont said Monday the death of Daniel Bermudez, of Norwalk, at a local military college was not due to foul play as family and friends continue to mourn his loss. Bermudez collapsed during a training exercise Jan. 15 at Norwich University, a military school that also serves civilian students. He received medical care at the scene and … Read more...Read More

 
Circus Circus, the venerable 56-year-old north Strip resort that caters to families and low-budget visitors, may soon be sold by owner Phil Ruffin, according to a published report. Ruffin, who also owns Treasure Island, is in Washington for President Donald Trump�s inauguration and was unavailable for comment Friday, but a story in business magazine Forbes … Read more...Read More

 
Just hours into his second term, President Donald Trump issued a full pardon for Ross Ulbricht, the creator of Silk Road, a “dark web” marketplace that allowed users to buy and sell products and services anonymously. “I just called the mother of Ross William Ulbricht to let her know that in honor of her and … Read more...Read More

 
Thousands of flights at three Texas airports were canceled on Tuesday amid a major storm that caused “extremely hazardous” travel conditions in the Houston region. An alert issued late Monday night by the Houston Airport System said, “To prioritize the safety of our passengers and staff, and due to extremely hazardous road conditions throughout Houston, … Read more...Read More

 
A senior official with the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that President Donald Trump’s acting secretary of Homeland Security, Benjamine Huffman, fired the commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard shortly after the start of Trump’s second administration. In a message sent to the U.S. Coast Guard workforce on Monday, Huffman announced that 61-year-old Adm. Linda … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump said he will reinstate all military members who were dismissed for refusing to comply with orders to receive the COVID-19 vaccine during the pandemic. �This week, I will reinstate any service members who were unjustly expelled from our military for objecting to the COVID vaccine mandate with full back pay,� the newly … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump fired Retired General Mark Milley, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on Monday as part of a purge of over 1,000 individuals appointed under the Biden-Harris administration. In a statement shared on Truth Social at roughly 12:30 a.m., Trump wrote, “Our first day in the White House is not … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump immediately ended the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s controversial CBP One app on Monday, as the agency’s website quickly changed while the 47th president was sworn into office. According to Fox 26, the CBP One app was used by the Biden-Harris administration to allow over 900,000 migrants into the United States. The … Read more...Read More

 
The 107th Attack Wing recently enlisted its 108th recruit of 2024 (between fresh recruits and prior service) just before the close of the year, an achievement that has only been accomplished twice before in the past 20 years. This string of enlistments marks a considerable increase from 2023, during a prolonged period of challenges and … Read more...Read More

 
A long-delayed ceasefire in the Gaza war began taking hold as Hamas released three hostages in exchange for 90 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. The first halt in the war since November 2023 appeared to go as planned, following months of negotiations by the Biden administration, along with Qatar and Egypt, then a recent push by President-elect Donald Trump for a deal before his inauguration on … Read more...Read More

 
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., shot down rumors he plans to jump to the Republican Party after meeting with President Donald Trump. �It�s not going to happen,� Fetterman told Semafor on Monday night. �And even if I wanted to do that, that is a rocket sled to Palookaville to try to switch. I would make a pretty bad Republican.� Rumors have swirled … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump temporarily halted a ban on TikTok in the US, granting the company and its Chinese parent ByteDance Ltd. more time to reach a deal for the popular app that would resolve long-standing U.S. national security concerns. TikTok�s lifeline came via an executive order signed by Trump on Monday in one of his first acts after taking office. The … Read more...Read More

 
President Donald Trump vowed Monday to revert the name of Alaska�s 20,310-foot Denali, the tallest peak in North America, to Mount McKinley, reigniting a long-running dispute. �We will restore the name of a great president, William McKinley, to Mount McKinley, where it should be and where it belongs,� Trump said Monday after he was sworn … Read more...Read More

 
If you�ve lost your home or business in this month�s wildfires, you can receive substantial relief on your property taxes now and in the future � whether you decide to rebuild or move. You will be able to reduce what you owe immediately and defer payment. Ultimately, you can retain the taxable value of your … Read more...Read More

 
Craig Watts, who once made a career of raising hundreds of thousands of chickens in North Carolina, knows the torment and the crushing financial stress that can come with the job. In the 1990s, he needed $400,000 in loans to build four chicken houses on his Robeson County farm. A decade later, Watts spent $100,000 to upgrade the … Read more...Read More

 
Former President Joe Biden pardoned his family approximately 15 minutes before President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday. According to a press release obtained by CNBC, Biden announced pardons for his brother, James Biden; James Biden’s wife, Sara Jones Biden; his brother, Francis Biden; his sister, Valerie Biden Owens; and his sister’s husband, John Owens. A … Read more...Read More

 
An illegal gambling network that ran from strip-mall casinos to a warehouse in Miami�s Wynwood neighborhood was taken down this week by state and local law enforcement agencies. Authorities raided slot-machine parlors in suburban West Palm Beach, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach and Zephyrhills, confiscating machines and cash. They also charged officers of a company in … Read more...Read More

 
A Fort Carson soldier is under investigation after he was caught by a civilian group of pedophile hunters. Fort Carson Spc. Brandon Storey states in the first few minutes of a video on YouTube taken by Colorado Ped Patrol he was planning on meeting children, a 12-year-old and an 11-year-old, for sex. The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation … Read more...Read More

 
American Express Co. will pay about $230 million to resolve a long-running investigation into some of the firm�s prior sales practices which regulators said misled small-business owners. Amex reached agreements with federal prosecutors and the Federal Reserve to settle the allegations, according to statements from the parties involved. The misconduct stems from a practice where Amex workers offered … Read more...Read More