Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are causing catastrophic flooding across the central U.S., killing at least eight people and leading to widespread damage in Tennessee, Missouri, Indiana, and Kentucky. A 9-year-old boy in Kentucky was swept away by floodwaters. Flash flood warnings are in effect from Texas to Kentucky, with record rainfall expected in some areas. Historic flooding is occurring, particularly in Arkansas, Missouri, and … Continue reading Thunderstorms trigger catastrophic flooding across the middle of the US

Andrew and Tristan Tate are now under a U.S. federal criminal investigation by the Southern District of New York, according to court filings in a Florida defamation case. This brings the total number of investigations against the brothers to five, with alleged offenses including human trafficking, rape, and sexual assault. The SDNY, known for high-profile cases like those involving Jeffrey Epstein and R. Kelly, has … Continue reading Tate brothers under federal criminal investigation in US, court filings show

Northglenn, Colorado, will enforce a new ordinance starting August 1 limiting households to no more than four cats and/or dogs combined. The rule, prompted by resident complaints about noise and waste, aims to improve neighborhood quality of life. Pet owners with more than four animals must apply for an exemption to keep their current pets. Failure to comply could lead to court-ordered pet removal. The … Continue reading Colorado city to seize pet cats and dogs if past 4 limit

The IRS has begun issuing layoff notices in what is expected to be a major workforce reduction, starting with the Office of Civil Rights and Compliance, which will lose 75% of its staff. The cuts come amid efforts by the Trump administration to downsize the agency, potentially slashing up to 20,000 jobs. The layoffs follow recent mass firings and attrition, despite the IRS expanding under … Continue reading IRS Begins Mass Firings Days Before Tax Day

A man suspected of setting fire to Tesla vehicles in Las Vegas was arrested Wednesday. Paul Kim, 36, faces multiple felony charges, including arson and possession of explosives. Authorities say he shot at surveillance cameras, vandalized the facility, and used Molotov cocktails to ignite vehicles. He has since been transferred to federal custody. His motive remains unclear. The FBI is investigating the attack as part … Continue reading Police arrest man suspected of setting fire to Tesla vehicles at Las Vegas service facility

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 600,000 Venezuelans, citing potential harm to hundreds of thousands of people, economic costs, and public safety concerns. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had ordered an end to the program, arguing it burdened local governments and included criminal elements. However, Judge Edward Chen ruled the decision was likely unlawful and based on … Continue reading Judge blocks Noem from halting temporary immigration program for 600,000 Venezuelans

An air traffic controller, Damon Marsalis Gaines, 39, was charged with assault and battery after an incident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Thursday night. The FAA placed him on administrative leave pending an investigation. The arrest comes amid heightened scrutiny of the airport following a January mid-air collision and a recent close call involving a Delta Air Lines plane and military jets, CNN … Continue reading Air traffic controller arrested after ‘incident’ at Washington DC area control tower

The retrial of Karen Read, accused of killing her police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe in 2022, begins Tuesday amid a deeply divided community. Read, 45, has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder, vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, and leaving the scene of a fatal crash. Prosecutors claim she drunkenly struck O’Keefe with her SUV and left him to die in the snow, while her defense alleges … Continue reading Jury selection starts in Karen Read retrial over boyfriend’s 2022 death

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, charged with the December murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. Describing the killing as a “premeditated, cold-blooded assassination,” Bondi emphasized its shocking nature and its impact on public safety. Mangione faces federal charges, including murder and firearms offenses, stemming from Thompson’s killing outside the Hilton … Continue reading DOJ to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione in CEO Brian Thompson murder case

The New Mexico Republican Party headquarters in Albuquerque was targeted in a suspected arson attack early Sunday. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze, which damaged the front entryway and caused smoke damage throughout the building. Graffiti reading “ICE=KKK” was also found on the site. Party officials condemned the incident as politically motivated violence, while the Democratic Party of New Mexico also denounced the attack, ABC News … Continue reading New Mexico Republican Party headquarters targeted in suspected arson attack, officials say

A 47-year-old man from Entiat, Washington, died on Sunday in a BASE jumping accident in central Washington. The man was parachuting when his chute failed to fully open, causing him to spin uncontrollably and crash into a rock wall. He fell about 650 feet to the ground and suffered fatal injuries. Witnesses reported the incident, and the Chelan County Sheriff’s office confirmed the man’s death … Continue reading Parachutist doing BASE jump hits cliff, dies, authorities and witnesses say

The Silver Fire in California’s Eastern Sierra has burned 1,000 acres and forced evacuations in multiple counties. The blaze, which started Sunday near Highway 6 in Inyo County, remains zero percent contained. High winds have hampered firefighting efforts, grounding aircraft. Authorities have closed a 30-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 6, but no injuries or structural damage have been reported, The Independent has reported. The cause … Continue reading Evacuations in California as huge wildfire rages through 1,000 acres

A plane registered to US Bank vice-chair Terry Dolan crashed in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, over the weekend. While authorities have not confirmed his presence on board, US Bank believes he was. The Socata TBM 700 aircraft, traveling from Des Moines to Minnesota, crashed into a home, but the resident inside escaped safely, The Guardian has reported. The NTSB is investigating the incident. Written by B.C. … Continue reading US Bank vice-chair Terry Dolan believed to be on board crashed plane in Minnesota

A powerful storm that spawned multiple tornadoes, baseball-sized hail, and deadly winds is moving toward the eastern seaboard after killing at least six people in the central U.S. over the weekend. Three children died in Michigan when a tree fell on their vehicle, while severe winds also caused fatalities in Indiana and Oklahoma. More than 400,000 homes lost power, primarily in Michigan, Louisiana, and Mississippi, … Continue reading Storms target East Coast after leaving at least 6 dead Sunday

Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, despite opposition from dentists and health organizations who warn it could lead to health issues, particularly for low-income communities. Governor Spencer Cox signed the legislation, which prohibits local governments from adding fluoride to water systems. The ban, effective May 7, is based on concerns about personal choice and the cost of fluoridation. … Continue reading Utah bans fluoride in public drinking water, a first in the US

At least three people died in Hidalgo County, Texas, after catastrophic flooding from nearly 20 inches of rain in the Rio Grande Valley. A fourth death was reported in Mexico. A disaster declaration was issued as homes, vehicles, and infrastructure suffered extensive damage, along with significant agricultural losses. Harlingen saw over 21 inches of rain, forcing evacuations and shelter openings. While no more heavy rainfall … Continue reading Three dead in South Texas after more than foot of rain falls in Rio Grande Valley

Columbia University interim president Katrina A. Armstrong is stepping down, returning to the university’s medical center. Claire Shipman, co-chair of the board of trustees, will serve as acting president while a replacement is found. Armstrong’s departure comes a week after the university agreed to negotiate with the Trump administration to restore $400 million in federal funding, which was previously pulled over alleged inaction against antisemitic … Continue reading Columbia University’s interim president steps down

A confrontation erupted at the Kansas Statehouse when Michael Stewart, leader of the Kansas City-area Satanic Grotto, attempted to perform a Black Mass in the rotunda. Stewart and two others were arrested after a scuffle broke out with a Christian counterprotester who tried to seize Stewart’s script. The Satanic Grotto had gathered outside to protest religious favoritism in state events, drawing hundreds of Christian counterprotesters. … Continue reading Satanist leader’s attempt to hold Black Mass in Kansas Statehouse sparks chaos

Oklahoma’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, Ryan Walters, is at the center of a national debate over religion in public schools. A staunch conservative and outspoken Christian, Walters has pushed for policies that blur the lines between church and state, including placing Bibles in schools and approving the nation’s first religious virtual public charter school—now facing a Supreme Court challenge. The case highlights tensions between the … Continue reading Battle over religion and schools in Oklahoma could decide future of 1st Amendment

Federal prosecutors are considering seeking the death penalty for Mexican drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero in a case that includes the 1985 killing of DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena. During a Brooklyn court hearing, prosecutors confirmed the possibility but have not made a final decision. Caro Quintero, the former head of the Guadalajara cartel and a key figure in the Sinaloa cartel, faces life imprisonment … Continue reading Mexican drug lord charged with killing DEA agent could face death penalty

A Kansas babysitter discovered a man hiding under a child’s bed after the child complained of a “monster.” When checking, she came face-to-face with the intruder, leading to an altercation where one child was knocked over. The suspect, a 27-year-old with a protective order against him, fled but was arrested the next morning after a short chase. He faces multiple charges, including aggravated kidnapping, burglary, … Continue reading Babysitter finds man under bed after child complains of ‘monster’

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited El Salvador’s CECOT mega-prison, where the Trump administration deported 238 Venezuelans accused of gang ties. The controversial deportations, carried out under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, have sparked legal battles, with a federal court blocking further removals. Noem’s visit signals the administration’s commitment to mass deportations despite legal challenges, Axios has reported. Critics argue that tattoos used as evidence … Continue reading Noem sends warning to immigrants as she tours El Salvador prison

Governor Josh Stein declared a State of Emergency as wildfires spread across Western North Carolina, enhancing the state’s ability to respond. The order, issued March 26, covers multiple counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ tribal lands. With over 105 wildfires burning more than 8,600 acres, Stein emphasized the state’s full mobilization of emergency resources to combat the growing crisis, WBTV has reported. Written … Continue reading North Carolina under State of Emergency as wildfires grow

A top MS-13 gang leader on the East Coast was arrested in Virginia, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Thursday. The 24-year-old Salvadoran national, living illegally in the U.S., was described as one of the gang’s top three leaders nationwide. The Justice Department has not released his name or charges. The arrest is part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on gangs and illegal immigration. MS-13, … Continue reading Alleged leader of MS-13 street gang on the East Coast is arrested in Virginia

Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez was sentenced to five years in prison for attempted murder after a 2022 high-speed chase in which he fired at a truck carrying a man accused of molesting his relative. Though prosecutors sought a 30-year sentence, the judge acknowledged the case’s complexity, granting Velasquez credit for time served, meaning he may spend about a year in prison. The district attorney … Continue reading Former UFC champ sentenced to 5 years after shooting man who allegedly molested his relative