In Richmond, California, a disturbing mystery is unfolding as residents report multiple birds dying violently, with some appearing to “explode” after landing on power lines. Security footage showed one bird falling to its death following a loud pop. Necropsies on two birds revealed trauma consistent with pellet guns or slingshots, but the exact cause of the deaths remains unclear. At least 13 birds have been … Continue reading Mystery of ‘exploding birds’ deepens in California city

A rock climber, Anton Tselykh, survived a fall of hundreds of feet in Washington’s North Cascades mountains that killed his three companions. After suffering internal bleeding and head trauma, Tselykh managed to extricate himself from tangled equipment and hiked for hours to a pay phone to call for help. The group had been descending the Early Winters Spires when their anchor, a piton, was dislodged, … Continue reading Climber survives 400-foot fall that killed 3 friends in Washington state

Heavy rain caused flooding across several states on Tuesday, with a 12-year-old boy reported missing in Albemarle County, Virginia, after being swept away by floodwaters. A search for the boy was paused overnight due to safety concerns. In Maryland, schools in Allegany County were evacuated, and flash floods triggered warnings for over 17 million people from Pennsylvania to North Carolina. More than 5 inches of … Continue reading Boy missing, elementary schools in Maryland evacuated amid flooding

Advocates for physician-assisted death in New York are optimistic after the Assembly passed the Medical Aid in Dying Act. The focus now shifts to the Senate, where support for the bill has been growing. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins plans to bring the bill to a vote once it has enough Democratic backing, with 25 senators currently sponsoring it. The bill requires 32 votes to … Continue reading NY assisted dying bill moves forward

Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, 66, has been indicted on charges of concealing a person from arrest and obstruction after allegedly helping an undocumented migrant, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, evade arrest by ICE agents. Prosecutors claim Dugan attempted to assist Flores-Ruiz and his lawyer in leaving the courtroom through a back door. Dugan faces up to six years in prison if convicted. She denies the … Continue reading Wisconsin judge indicted on allegations she helped man evade ICE agents

A California judge has resentenced Erik and Lyle Menendez, making them eligible for parole after serving over 30 years for the 1989 shotgun killings of their parents. The brothers, previously sentenced to life without parole, were resentenced to 50 years to life following testimony about their rehabilitation. The parole board will now decide their fate, with a clemency recommendation due to Governor Gavin Newsom by … Continue reading Erik and Lyle Menendez are now eligible for parole after judge resentences them