Food banks and pantries across the U.S. are bracing for a surge in demand as federal food aid may be paused due to the ongoing government shutdown. Many organizations were already strained after earlier cuts to federal hunger relief programs. In Indianapolis, Central Christian Church’s food pantry saw twice its usual number of visitors over the weekend, reflecting the growing crisis. The potential halt of … Continue reading Food banks are preparing for surge as federal food aid could be paused in the government shutdown

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatened to withhold up to $160 million in federal funds from California, claiming the state is illegally issuing commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to noncitizens. Duffy said tens of thousands of drivers, including those operating fuel tankers and school buses, hold licenses they should not have, citing past crashes caused by improperly licensed drivers. California officials defended their practices, noting compliance … Continue reading Transportation secretary says he will pull $160M from California over noncitizen truck licenses

New Jersey police Sergeant Kevin Bollaro has been charged with misconduct and record tampering for failing to properly respond to 911 calls reporting gunshots on Aug. 1. Instead of investigating, Bollaro drove to an ATM and a pizzeria, spending nearly two hours away from the reported crime scene. The next day, two victims, Lauren Semanchik and Tyler Webb, were found shot to death nearby by … Continue reading New Jersey officer stopped at ATM and pizzeria instead of investigating double-murder

Jose Castro-Rivera, a 24-year-old Honduran national, was struck and killed on I-264 in Virginia while fleeing from ICE agents who had stopped his vehicle. Virginia State Police responded to the crash, finding Rivera pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a pickup truck. ICE said Rivera resisted detention and ran onto the highway, creating a safety risk, and an officer attempted CPR before … Continue reading Honduran man killed on Virginia highway as he tried to escape ICE agents

A man carried out three random slashing attacks on strangers in Brooklyn within 24 hours, leaving each victim with cuts on the left side of their face. The first attack occurred on a Manhattan-bound Q train at Church Ave., followed by two more incidents near Foster and New York Aves. and Newkirk and New York Aves., with all victims taken to Kings County Hospital in … Continue reading Serial slasher sought after 3 unprovoked Brooklyn attacks in 24 hours

More than 8,000 U.S. flights were delayed on Sunday due to air traffic controller shortages amid a federal government shutdown now in its 26th day. Airlines including Southwest, American, United, and Delta experienced significant delays, with some disruptions triggered by staffing shortages at major airports like O’Hare, Reagan National, and Newark Liberty. About 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA officers are working without pay, … Continue reading More than 8,000 US flights delayed as air traffic control absences persist

Kimber Mills, an 18-year-old high school cheerleader from Pinson, Alabama, was fatally shot at a bonfire after a confrontation with 27-year-old Steven Tyler Whitehead. A man, Silas McCay, was shot 10 times while trying to protect Kimber and his friends, but he is expected to recover. Whitehead has been charged with three counts of attempted murder and is held on a $180,000 bond, Fox News … Continue reading Man shot 10 times protecting high school cheerleader who died after shooting at bonfire