Two federal judges ruled Friday that the Trump administration must use contingency funds to continue payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing government shutdown. The decisions came from cases in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, where judges ordered the USDA to access emergency funds and report back by Monday. Judge Indira Talwani rejected the administration’s claim that the $5 billion contingency fund … Continue reading Judges say government must continue paying SNAP food stamp benefits during shutdown

Severe weather and staffing shortages caused by the ongoing government shutdown are leading to widespread Halloween travel disruptions across the U.S. Thousands of flights have been delayed or canceled, with major impacts at Orlando, Austin, and Nashville airports. The FAA reported a lack of certified controllers at Orlando Airport, temporarily halting landings and stranding passengers, the Daily Mail has reported. Since the shutdown began on … Continue reading Travel chaos intensifies with 10,000 flight delays

The FBI has foiled a potential terrorist attack planned for Halloween weekend in Michigan, FBI Director Kash Patel announced. Several suspects aged 16 to 20 were arrested or detained after allegedly plotting a violent attack linked to international terrorism. Authorities intervened after undercover agents tracked online communications referencing “pumpkin day,” believed to mean Halloween, ABC News has reported. Officials confirmed law enforcement activity in Dearborn … Continue reading FBI thwarts ‘potential terrorist attack’ in Michigan

Several rhesus monkeys were euthanized in Jasper County, Mississippi, after they escaped from a truck transporting them Tuesday morning and were mistakenly reported as dangerous. The driver claimed the monkeys were aggressive and carried infectious diseases, prompting law enforcement to take action. Tulane University clarified that the primates were not infectious and belonged to a third party, while three monkeys remain on the loose, NBC … Continue reading Escaped monkeys ‘destroyed’ after Mississippi police are mistakenly told they’re a danger

More than 1,000 objects were stolen from the Oakland Museum of California after thieves broke into an off-site storage facility on October 15, including Native American baskets, jewelry, and laptops. The museum confirmed the theft two weeks later, calling it a “brazen act” that deprives the public of the state’s cultural heritage. The Oakland Police Department is working with the FBI’s Art Crime Team to … Continue reading More Than 1,000 Artifacts Stolen In California Museum Heist

Former Illinois sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson was convicted of second-degree murder for the 2024 killing of Sonya Massey, a Black mother who had called 911 about a possible prowler. The jury deliberated nearly 12 hours, ultimately rejecting the first-degree murder charge, though Massey’s family and civil attorneys called the verdict a partial measure of justice. Body camera footage showed Massey complying with deputies before being … Continue reading Sean Grayson found guilty of murder in the death of Sonya Massey

The FAA has issued a ground stop at Newark Airport due to severe staffing shortages caused by the government shutdown, affecting air traffic controllers and TSA officers who are required to work without pay. The shutdown, now in its 29th day, has led to widespread flight delays and cancellations nationwide, with absenteeism and fatigue raising safety concerns. Newark, already struggling with staffing and technology issues, … Continue reading Newark halts flights over staffing crisis

The Pentagon is training thousands of National Guard personnel for civil unrest missions, signaling a possible normalization of domestic military deployments under the Trump administration. A new “quick reaction force” of 200 troops, drawn from disaster-response units, will be equipped with riot-control gear and ready by January, complementing the existing National Guard Reaction Force expected to be fully operational by April. Across states and territories, … Continue reading Pentagon readying thousands of Guard ‘reaction forces’ as U.S. mission widens

A Zebulon man, Wellington Delano Dickens III, allegedly murdered his three children, aged 6, 9, and 10, and his 18-year-old stepchild over the summer and fall, according to Johnston County officials. Dickens called 911 Monday night to confess and is now charged with four counts of murder, while a 3-year-old child in the home was found safe. The killings followed the death of Dickens’ wife … Continue reading Father killed children one by one over four months, N.C. sheriff says

FBI Director Kash Patel blocked an effort by Tulsi Gabbard’s top advisor, Joe Kent, to investigate whether a foreign power was involved in Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Kent, head of the National Counterterrorism Center, had reviewed FBI files to explore potential foreign ties to the suspect, Tyler Robinson, which Patel viewed as overstepping and interfering with an active investigation. A tense White House meeting involving Patel, … Continue reading Patel shuts down Kirk foreign intelligence probe in explosive feud

A 28-year-old man, Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli, allegedly stabbed two 17-year-old boys with a fork and attempted to assault a flight crew member on a Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany, forcing the plane to divert to Boston. One victim was stabbed in the shoulder and the other in the back of the head, while Usiripalli also made threatening gestures and slapped a female passenger. Usiripalli, … Continue reading Man charged after stabbing two teenagers with a fork on a flight from Chicago to Germany

Bill Gates believes climate change is serious but not civilization-ending, and he urges a “strategic pivot” from focusing solely on limiting temperature rise to prioritizing poverty reduction and disease prevention. In a memo ahead of the U.N. climate conference, Gates argued that resources should target the most effective ways to improve human life, especially in the world’s poorest countries, even if that means accepting minor … Continue reading Bill Gates calls for ‘strategic pivot’ in climate change fight away from curbing emissions

An off-duty San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy ended a high-speed chase Monday by using an unmarked vehicle to stop a motorcyclist wanted in the killing of Deputy Andrew Nunez. Nunez, a six-year veteran, was shot in the head after responding to a report of a man threatening a woman with a gun in Rancho Cucamonga and later died at a hospital. The suspect fled on … Continue reading Deputy killed in line of duty prior to high-speed pursuit and crash on SoCal freeway

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that U.S. forces struck four suspected drug vessels in the Eastern Pacific, killing 14 alleged narco‑terrorists and wounding or capturing one survivor. He said all strikes occurred in international waters, no U.S. personnel were harmed, and the operations were carried out at President Trump’s direction against designated terrorist organizations trafficking narcotics. Hegseth gave a breakdown of the incidents—8 killed … Continue reading US kills 14 alleged drug traffickers in strikes on 4 boats in Eastern Pacific, Hegseth announces

The Trump administration is reportedly considering replacing up to 12 senior field office leaders at ICE with officials from U.S. Customs and Border Protection to increase deportations. The move, driven by adviser Corey Lewandowski, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, and Commander at Large Greg Bovino, would mark a shift from ICE’s usual in-house promotions. Bovino has faced criticism from a federal judge over allegedly ignoring a … Continue reading Dept. of Homeland Security considering replacing senior leaders at ICE

A Utah judge ruled that Tyler Robinson, accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk, can wear civilian clothing during pretrial hearings but must remain in restraints. Robinson’s attorneys argued that jail attire could bias potential jurors due to extensive media coverage, while prosecutors cited safety and identification concerns. Judge Tony Graf said Robinson’s presumption of innocence outweighs the minimal inconvenience of allowing civilian clothing, but … Continue reading Charlie Kirk murder suspect can wear civilian clothes in court but must remain restrained: Judge

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

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