Federal authorities are investigating former congressman George Santos over allegations that he engaged in insider trading on a prediction market tied to his own attendance at a State of the Union address. He reportedly placed bets on Kalshi that he would not attend the event while publicly suggesting the opposite, which may have allowed him to profit from shifting market odds. The platform flagged the … Continue reading George Santos reportedly investigated by DoJ over suspicious Kalshi bets

Authorities in New York City are investigating a strange series of incidents involving groups of people emerging from manholes after multiple videos of the activity circulated online. The NYPD said its Emergency Services Unit searched the sewer system as a precaution and found no evidence of danger or damage, and no arrests or injuries have been reported. The incidents were first reported in Brooklyn’s Gravesend … Continue reading New York police investigate mysterious cases of people coming out of manholes

Authorities in Bakersfield placed several downtown buildings on lockdown Tuesday after a reported bomb threat and hostage situation at a Chase Bank building. Police said an unidentified man entered the bank and barricaded himself inside with an unknown number of people. Two hostages were successfully released through negotiations, and no injuries had been reported. Nearby buildings, including City Hall and Police Headquarters, were locked down … Continue reading 2 hostages released after man barricaded himself inside California bank with others

A toll booth attendant was killed Monday after a pickup truck crashed into a beach access booth in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida. The victim, 62-year-old Tammy Jo Baker, was pronounced dead at the scene after the truck struck the booth at an estimated 40 mph. Authorities said the driver, 35-year-old Deanna Harrell, continued toward the beach before attempting to turn around and becoming stuck in … Continue reading Florida beach toll booth worker killed after driver rams structure before getting stuck in sand

A maintenance worker discovered the body of 43-year-old James Connell inside an abandoned Kroger store in metro Atlanta on May 22 while checking for a water leak. Police responded to the closed grocery store and later charged 34-year-old Micah Deangelo Garner with concealing a death, though no one has been charged in Connell’s killing. Authorities suspect foul play, but the victim’s cause of death has … Continue reading Man’s Body Found by Maintenance Worker in Abandoned Grocery Store

A San Francisco police officer is expected to survive after being shot multiple times during a gun battle with robbery suspects Sunday night. The shooting occurred after officers attempted to stop a vehicle linked to a robbery, leading to a chase that ended in a crash. Police said the driver opened fire, injuring the officer, while officers returned fire and critically wounded the passenger. The … Continue reading San Francisco police officer expected to live following shootout with suspect

Remains found in New Mexico’s Carson National Forest have been identified as Melissa Casias, a Los Alamos National Laboratory employee who disappeared in June 2025. A hiker discovered the remains in a remote area, where authorities also found a handgun nearby. Officials are still determining the cause and manner of her death as the investigation continues. Casias, 53, was reported missing after failing to return … Continue reading Lab worker who vanished last year found dead in New Mexico national forest

Six people were killed in a series of shootings in Muscatine, Iowa, that police believe stemmed from a domestic dispute. The suspected gunman, identified as 52-year-old Ryan Willis McFarland, was later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Officers discovered victims at multiple locations, including a home, another residence, and a business, with all believed to be family members of the suspect. Police Chief Anthony … Continue reading Six people killed in Iowa domestic dispute, police say

A 17-year-old boy was shot during a chaotic social media–organized teen meetup that drew hundreds of people to Clearwater Beach in Florida. The gathering quickly escalated into fights and disturbances, prompting a large police response already prepared for the event. Officers found the injured teen with non-life-threatening wounds and transported him to a hospital, while several people were detained as others fled the scene. Witnesses … Continue reading Police warn teen takeovers will end after beach shooting leaves 1 wounded

Officials in New Jersey arrested dozens of protesters overnight after they defied a curfew outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark. Authorities said some demonstrators were carrying protective gear such as helmets and gas masks and refused repeated orders to disperse, leading to clashes with police. Reports of arrest totals varied, with estimates ranging from about 20 to more than 40 people. The … Continue reading Several protesters arrested at New Jersey ICE facility as clashes continue

The murder trial of Texas teenager Karmelo Anthony, accused of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco high school track meet in April 2025, is set to begin with jury selection this week. Prosecutors allege the stabbing happened after an argument under a team tent, while Anthony claims he acted in self-defense. Anthony was charged with first-degree murder and remains on house arrest after … Continue reading Karmelo Anthony’s murder trial to get underway over a Texas track meet stabbing

Multiple people were killed and a police officer was wounded during a domestic violence incident in Sandy, Oregon, on Sunday. Officers responding to reports of a shooting and disturbance came under gunfire and returned fire. One officer was shot multiple times but is hospitalized in stable condition and expected to survive. The suspect barricaded inside the home for several hours before surrendering around 8 p.m., … Continue reading Multiple victims dead in Oregon, officer shot in ‘traumatic’ domestic violence incident

Former Colorado clerk Tina Peters was released from prison after Governor Jared Polis commuted her sentence following pressure from President Donald Trump. Peters had served less than a quarter of her nine-year sentence for crimes tied to breaching election system security after the 2020 election. She was convicted for helping an outside expert access and copy voting system data, actions that fueled false claims of … Continue reading Colorado elections clerk Tina Peters released from prison after sentence commuted

Jacob Baker, 36, has been charged with first- and second-degree murder along with multiple additional offenses in connection with the killing of three elderly men in Hawaii. Authorities say the victims—Robert Shine, John Carse, and a 79-year-old man—were found dead at separate residences in Pahoa over a two-day period. Baker was arrested after a manhunt involving state and federal agencies, following surveillance footage and witness … Continue reading Suspect accused of killing 3 elderly men in Hawaii charged with murder

Authorities have confirmed the identities of 11 people killed in a tank implosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging paper facility in Longview, Washington. The incident occurred when a 900,000-gallon tank of “white liquor,” a chemical used in paper production, collapsed at the plant. One final body was recovered, bringing the total death toll to 11, while 10 others were injured and taken to hospitals. Victims … Continue reading Washington paper facility implosion death toll confirmed 11

The lead prosecutor in former FBI director James Comey’s criminal case has been removed, according to a court filing, with no explanation given for the change. The Justice Department replaced Matthew Petracca with assistant U.S. attorney Timothy Severo as the case continues in North Carolina. Comey was indicted in April 2026 over a social media post featuring seashells arranged as “86 47,” which prosecutors claim … Continue reading Lead prosecutor withdraws from criminal case against James Comey

A Massachusetts family of four was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Virginia while traveling to a wedding, where they were bringing homemade desserts for the celebration. The crash occurred on Interstate 95 when a bus allegedly struck slowed traffic in a work zone, triggering a chain-reaction collision that killed Dmitri and Ecaterina Doncev and their two children, along with another woman. Several others were … Continue reading Crash kills 5 in Virginia including family of 4 traveling to wedding

Authorities are searching for 55-year-old Michael Timothy Puckett, accused of shooting two Virginia sheriff’s deputies, killing one, during a welfare check near Richmond. The FBI and U.S. Marshals Service have offered a combined $60,000 reward for information leading to his arrest, and officials say he should be considered armed and extremely dangerous. The deputies were responding to a call on Friday night when they encountered … Continue reading $60,000 reward in search for man who allegedly shot 2 Virginia sheriff’s deputies, killing 1

Two men were killed in a collision on the Queensboro Bridge bike path in New York City during the morning commute when a stand-up motorized scooter and a bicycle struck each other while traveling in opposite directions. Both victims, aged 39 and 35, were taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities said the scooter involved was capable of speeds exceeding … Continue reading 2 men dead after colliding on bike path of Queensboro Bridge

Protests have resumed outside Delaney Hall, an immigrant detention center in Newark, New Jersey, amid controversy over conditions and its role in President Donald Trump’s mass deportation policy. The facility, reopened in 2025 and run by a private contractor under ICE, has faced accusations of poor conditions, including medical neglect and inadequate food. Demonstrators recently clashed with law enforcement, leading to several arrests as officials … Continue reading Tense protests erupt outside Delaney Hall immigrant detention centre in US

A 36-year-old Hawaii man, Jacob “Jake” Daniel Baker, was arrested after a two-day manhunt in connection with the killings of three people in the Puna district. Police said the victims, all local men, were killed in separate incidents involving strangulation, blunt force trauma, and sharp force injuries. Baker was found hiding in a small cave after a resident reported his location and was taken into … Continue reading Man wanted in 3 homicides in 48 hours arrested in Hawaii after massive search

Former CIA official David J. Rush was arrested after FBI agents allegedly found more than 300 gold bars worth over $40 million, $2 million in cash, and luxury watches at his Virginia home. He is charged with theft of public money and is accused of improperly requesting large amounts of gold and currency for supposed work-related expenses. Investigators say he also fabricated academic and military … Continue reading Former senior CIA officer took home gold bars and millions in cash, FBI says

A San Francisco Bay Area woman known as the “Los Gatos party mom” was sentenced to 35 years in prison for crimes involving hosting alcohol-fueled sex parties for teenagers. Shannon O’Connor, 52, was convicted of dozens of offenses, including child endangerment and facilitating sexual assault, and received the maximum sentence allowed under state law. Prosecutors said she provided alcohol and condoms to teens as young … Continue reading California’s ‘Los Gatos party mom’ sentenced to 35 years in prison

The bodies of six missing employees have been recovered after a chemical tank ruptured at a paper mill in Longview, Washington, raising the confirmed death toll to eight. Three workers remain unaccounted for as recovery efforts continue in what officials warn could be one of the state’s worst industrial disasters. The explosion involved a tank of “white liquor,” a hazardous chemical used in paper production, … Continue reading Bodies of 6 of the 9 missing employees recovered after chemical tank rupture

A natural gas explosion destroyed an apartment building in Dallas’ Oak Cliff neighborhood, killing three people, including a child, and injuring several others. Fire officials said crews responded to a gas leak before a fire broke out, which quickly escalated into a major multi-alarm emergency. At least 23 people were believed to have lived in the building, with some still unaccounted for as rescue teams … Continue reading Three killed, including child, in Dallas apartment explosion and fire