1 dead after fire erupts at Marathon Galveston Bay refinery

Officials have confirmed that a fire at the Marathon Galveston Bay refinery in Texas City resulted in one fatality, while two contract workers were taken to the hospital with injuries, according to Marathon. The fire broke out in a unit around 9:30 on Monday morning and was brought under control within a few hours, as reported by city officials. Fortunately, there was no need for … Continue reading 1 dead after fire erupts at Marathon Galveston Bay refinery

Supreme Court sides with Alabama inmate who seeks to die by nitrogen gas

The Supreme Court made a ruling on Monday in favor of a death row inmate from Alabama whose scheduled execution by lethal injection was halted by the state. The inmate is seeking to be executed by nitrogen gas instead. Alabama had requested the intervention of the high court, arguing that a lower court had disregarded Supreme Court precedent, which requires an inmate to demonstrate that … Continue reading Supreme Court sides with Alabama inmate who seeks to die by nitrogen gas

1,500 grams of cocaine fall out of woman’s fake pregnancy belly during South Carolina traffic stop

Authorities in South Carolina have arrested two individuals who allegedly attempted to traffic illegal drugs using a false pregnancy belly. According to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department, Anthony Miller and Cemeka Mitchem were engaged by deputies during a traffic stop last month. Mitchem, who appeared visibly pregnant, caught the attention of the deputies, as reported by NBC News. The sheriff’s office reported that Miller, the … Continue reading 1,500 grams of cocaine fall out of woman’s fake pregnancy belly during South Carolina traffic stop

Man’s hand chopped off in sword attack on California street

On Saturday night, a homeless suspect wielding a sword chopped off the hand of a man in California. Authorities in Riverside, located 55 miles east of Los Angeles, were alerted to the horrifying incident when multiple residents called emergency services at around 10:30 p.m. They reported finding a severed hand on the sidewalk in a downtown neighborhood, the New York Post reported. Shortly thereafter, a … Continue reading Man’s hand chopped off in sword attack on California street

At least 3 people killed and 2 officers wounded in New Mexico shooting

Authorities in the Four Corners region of New Mexico reported a tragic shooting incident on Monday, resulting in the deaths of four individuals, including the suspect, and injuries to two police officers. According to the Farmington police, three civilians were fatally shot, and the suspect was confronted and killed at the scene. The suspect, an 18-year-old individual, was armed with multiple weapons, as confirmed by … Continue reading At least 3 people killed and 2 officers wounded in New Mexico shooting

FBI raids 2 Russian businessmen’s condo in Florida’s Trump Towers

According to a report, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) carried out a raid on a high-end condominium in Trump Towers of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, owned by two Russian businessmen. As per the Miami Herald, a team of FBI special agents and local police conducted the operation in the third building of the luxury complex. The specific target of the search was Unit 4102, … Continue reading FBI raids 2 Russian businessmen’s condo in Florida’s Trump Towers

Vatican investigates possible miracle in Connecticut church

The investigation findings regarding the reported potential miracle at St. Thomas Church in Thomaston have been forwarded to the Vatican. On March 5, Reverend Joseph Crowley, the pastor of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, which includes St. Thomas Church, brought attention to an unusual occurrence during Holy Communion. A lay person distributing hosts discovered that the wafers in the ciborium had multiplied, the Hartford Courant reported. … Continue reading Vatican investigates possible miracle in Connecticut church

4 teens charged in fatal shooting of Chicago police Officer

Four suspects accused of the shooting death of Chicago Police Officer Areanah Preston have been ordered to be held without bail on charges of murder and other offenses. The charges are connected to a crime spree that involved five additional alleged robberies within a two-hour period, Fox News reported. Officer Preston, 24, was fatally shot outside her residence on the South Side after completing a … Continue reading 4 teens charged in fatal shooting of Chicago police Officer

Chicago Woman charged in series of baseball bat attacks

Chicago police have filed charges against a 26-year-old woman following a series of baseball bat attacks on the city’s Northwest Side. Denise Solorzano, a resident of Chicago, is facing multiple felony charges, including three counts of aggravated battery in a public place, four counts of aggravated battery/use of a deadly weapon, and one count of aggravated assault, WGN News reported. Authorities have identified Solorzano as … Continue reading Chicago Woman charged in series of baseball bat attacks

Suspect in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway in Aruba will be extradited to the US

Officials in Peru have announced that Joran van der Sloot, the prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of American teen Natalee Holloway, will be extradited to the United States to face charges of extortion and fraud. Van der Sloot, who is currently serving time in Peru for the murder of a Peruvian woman, will be temporarily surrendered to the US for prosecution, CNN reported. Justice … Continue reading Suspect in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway in Aruba will be extradited to the US

Army sergeant who fatally shot BLM protester in Texas sentenced to 25 years as governor seeks pardon

On Wednesday, a U.S. Army sergeant who fatally shot an armed protester during a Black Lives Matter march in Texas was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Prosecutors utilized the defendant’s social media history and text messages to depict him as a racist with the potential for future violence, the Associated Press has reported. With Daniel Perry’s sentencing, the case now presents a potentially challenging … Continue reading Army sergeant who fatally shot BLM protester in Texas sentenced to 25 years as governor seeks pardon

Texas to put chaplains in public schools to inject Christianity

Lawmakers in the Texas Legislature are currently working on a series of bills aimed at introducing Christian beliefs into the state’s public schools, Dallas News reported. Supporters of these bills argue that they represent a positive step towards protecting religious freedom, particularly in light of a significant Supreme Court decision from the previous year. However, critics view these initiatives as an attack on the principle … Continue reading Texas to put chaplains in public schools to inject Christianity

Migrants flocking to U.S.-Mexico border

On Tuesday, federal agents spread out across the streets of El Paso, Texas, in search of migrants who had been congregating at shelters and churches in the southern border town. These individuals were hopeful of remaining in the United States before the expiration of a border-control policy established during the Trump administration, which is set to end on Thursday, the Miami Herald reported. The enforcement … Continue reading Migrants flocking to U.S.-Mexico border

After School Satan Clubs gain popularity amid legal victories

The popularity of After School Satan Clubs has been steadily rising, and there are no signs of it slowing down as supporters continue to garner media attention and legal victories in their fight for free speech. These clubs, affiliated with the Satanic Temple and exclusively available in elementary schools, emerged at the start of 2020 and quickly attracted the interest of parents seeking an alternative … Continue reading After School Satan Clubs gain popularity amid legal victories

Woman who wrote a book on grief after her husband’s death is charged with his murder

Following the death of her husband last year, Kouri Richins, who had previously authored a children’s book on grief, has been arrested and charged with his murder. Authorities in Utah arrested Richins on Monday, alleging that she poisoned her husband, Eric Richins, with a lethal dose of fentanyl at their residence in Kamas, a small mountain town near Park City, the Associated Press has reported. … Continue reading Woman who wrote a book on grief after her husband’s death is charged with his murder

NYC grand jury to hear evidence in subway chokehold death

Officials have announced that a grand jury in Manhattan is expected to convene this week to assess whether charges should be brought in connection with the death of Jordan Neely, who died from a chokehold on a New York City subway. The victim, a 30-year-old homeless man grappling with a mental health crisis, was subjected to the chokehold by another passenger, Daniel Penny, a former … Continue reading NYC grand jury to hear evidence in subway chokehold death

SUV driver hits crowd at Brownsville, TX bus stop; 8 dead

Officials reported that in the early hours of Sunday, an SUV crashed into a group of people waiting at a bus stop in a Texas border city, resulting in the tragic death of eight individuals and leaving at least 10 others injured. The victims, believed to be migrants, were gathered near the Ozanam Center, a Catholic Charities facility in Brownsville, according to a senior law … Continue reading SUV driver hits crowd at Brownsville, TX bus stop; 8 dead

8 killed in Texas outlet mall shooting

Following the tragic mass shooting at a Texas shopping mall, US President Joe Biden reiterated his plea on Sunday for a nationwide ban on assault weapons and the implementation of additional gun safety measures. Witnesses, first responders, and law enforcement officials recounted harrowing scenes of panic and terror in Allen. Disturbing video footage circulated online, revealing the assailant stepping out of a sedan in a … Continue reading 8 killed in Texas outlet mall shooting

Massachusetts blast site where 1 died moves to cleanup phase

On Friday, officials in Massachusetts disclosed the identity of the worker who passed away following a significant explosion that devastated a pharmaceutical chemical plant with a history of safety breaches. The fire department in Newburyport was still clearing the area on the day after the incident, which they defined as a seven-alarm hazardous materials occurrence that dismantled the roof and sprayed fragments as far as … Continue reading Massachusetts blast site where 1 died moves to cleanup phase

GOOGLE engineer jumps from 14th floor of company’s NYC HQ

On Thursday at approximately 11:30 PM, a 31-year-old Google engineer, whose name has not been released, leaped from the 14th floor of the 15-story company headquarters building in New York City and has since passed away. Following multiple reports to the police, authorities discovered the Google engineer unconscious on the 14th floor of the company’s New York City headquarters, the Daily Sun reported. The engineer … Continue reading GOOGLE engineer jumps from 14th floor of company’s NYC HQ

Protests planned in NYC as DA considers charges in subway chokehold death

According to a source familiar with the investigation, the inquiry into the death of Jordan Neely due to a subway chokehold is ongoing. It is likely that the case will be presented to a grand jury next week to determine if criminal charges are necessary and, if so, what they should be. It is not yet certain if the decision to take the case to … Continue reading Protests planned in NYC as DA considers charges in subway chokehold death

Proud Boys’ Tarrio guilty of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy

Enrique Tarrio, a former leader of the Proud Boys, along with three other members of the far-right extremist group, were found guilty on Thursday of planning an attack on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to keep Donald Trump in power following his loss in the 2020 presidential election. The verdict was delivered by a Washington, D.C. jury after a three-month trial that featured testimony … Continue reading Proud Boys’ Tarrio guilty of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy

1 dead, 4 hurt in shooting inside Atlanta medical facility

According to police, on Wednesday, a man opened fire in the waiting room of a medical facility in Atlanta, resulting in the death of one woman and injuries to four others. The 24-year-old suspect, Deion Patterson, was being hunted by the authorities in Atlanta’s bustling midtown neighborhood, where the Northside Medical building is situated, the Associated Press reported. The Atlanta Police Department declared Patterson as … Continue reading 1 dead, 4 hurt in shooting inside Atlanta medical facility

Navy hires activy-duty drag queen to be face of recruitment drive

In an effort to address declining recruitment and attract a diverse workforce, the US Navy has appointed an active-duty drag queen, Yeoman 2nd Class Joshua Kelley, as a “Digital Ambassador.” Kelley, who identifies as non-binary and performs under the stage name Harpy Daniels, was the first of five Navy Digital Ambassadors selected for a pilot program that ran from October to March, the New York … Continue reading Navy hires activy-duty drag queen to be face of recruitment drive

Texas massacre suspect in custody

Law enforcement agents apprehended Francisco Oropesa, 38, on Tuesday for allegedly using an AR-15 rifle to kill five of his neighbors in their Texas home, NBC News reported. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reported that Oropesa was taken into custody without incident around 7 p.m. in Cut and Shoot, Texas, as confirmed by San Jacinto County District Attorney Todd Dillon. Although Dillon had initially indicated … Continue reading Texas massacre suspect in custody