A mass shooting at a large party in rural North Carolina left 13 people shot, including two dead, officials said. The victims, Jessie Locklear Jr., 49, and Nehemiah Locklear, 16, were found dead at the scene, while others aged 17–43 were hospitalized. The shooting occurred around 1:15 a.m. on Oct. 25 at a property outside Maxton, where over 150 people fled before deputies arrived, USA … Continue reading 13 shot, 2 dead, in North Carolina mass shooting at large party

One person was killed and six others injured in a shooting during Lincoln University’s homecoming celebrations in Pennsylvania, authorities said. The victim, Jujuan Jeffers, 25, died from a gunshot to the head, while the wounded, aged 20–25, are expected to recover. Police believe the gunfire broke out spontaneously, and one suspect, Zecqueous Morgan Thompson, was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon, though it’s unclear if … Continue reading 1 person killed, 6 wounded in shooting at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania

Footage captured by YouTuber Anders Otteson shows a mysterious, UFO-like object being tested at Lockheed Martin’s secretive Helendale Skunk Works facility in the California desert. The site, known for developing classified aircraft like the U-2, SR-71, and F-117, has fueled speculation about advanced or even alien technology projects. The object, possibly part of early testing for a new aircraft or drone, has led to theories … Continue reading ‘UFO-like’ aircraft being tested in secret experiments at US weapons base ‘Skunk Works’

Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal charges for allegedly sparking the deadly Palisades Fire in California, which killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Federal officials say Rinderknecht started a smaller fire on January 1 that smoldered underground before reigniting nearly a week later, causing the massive blaze in Pacific Palisades and Malibu. Arrested in Florida on October 7, he faces … Continue reading Man pleads not guilty to sparking deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles

Anthony Boyd, 54, was executed Thursday in Alabama by nitrogen gas for his role in the 1993 killing of Gregory Huguley over a $200 drug debt. Boyd maintained his innocence in his final words, criticizing the criminal justice system and expressing love for those fighting for change. The execution appeared to take longer than previous nitrogen gas executions, with Boyd showing movements and heavy breathing … Continue reading Alabama executes man with nitrogen gas for role in 1993 murder over $200 drug debt

Air traffic controllers will miss their first paychecks next week due to the ongoing government shutdown, raising concerns about potential flight delays and cancellations, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned. The FAA is already facing staffing shortages, and missed pay could worsen recruitment and retention, increasing pressure on controllers who are already overworked and fatigued. Historically, during the 2019 shutdown, similar pay disruptions led to flight … Continue reading Duffy warns of travel disruptions as air traffic controllers face missed paychecks

Coast Guard personnel opened fire Thursday night on a U-Haul truck outside Coast Guard Base Alameda after the driver ignored multiple commands to stop and drove erratically toward the base. Video shows the truck reversing toward security personnel before officers fired several rounds of live ammunition; no Coast Guard personnel were injured. The driver fled the scene, and two men, including the suspected driver, later … Continue reading Security at California Coast Guard base opens fire on U-Haul truck posing ‘direct threat’

Millions of Americans who rely on SNAP food assistance could lose access to benefits starting Nov. 1 if the federal government shutdown continues. The USDA warned that funding will run out for November’s payments, and several states — including Pennsylvania and Texas — have already announced plans to suspend benefits. Food banks say they cannot meet the massive demand that would result, with Massachusetts alone … Continue reading SNAP recipients told to buy shelf-stable food or go to food banks as funding deadline looms