West Virginia bans 7 artificial food dyes, citing potentially harmful health effects

West Virginia has enacted one of the most comprehensive statewide bans on artificial food dyes and additives, citing potential health risks. Signed into law by Gov. Patrick Morrisey, the measure prohibits seven artificial dyes and two preservatives in food and drugs, with school meal restrictions taking effect in August 2024 and a full ban by 2028. The move aligns with a broader push to regulate … Continue reading West Virginia bans 7 artificial food dyes, citing potentially harmful health effects

National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington opens to the public

The National Medal of Honor Museum has opened in Arlington, honoring recipients of the nation’s highest military award. CEO Chris Cassidy emphasized its mission to inspire service through stories of courage and sacrifice. The museum, three years in the making, features symbolic architecture, including five pillars representing each military branch and a central light for the Space Force. Inside, the Ring of Valor displays the … Continue reading National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington opens to the public

FBI launches task force targeting anti-Tesla ‘domestic terrorism’

The FBI has launched a task force to combat rising violent attacks against Tesla, including vandalism, arson, and shootings targeting vehicles, charging stations, and facilities. The task force, working with the ATF, follows incidents like Molotov cocktail attacks and a Tesla facility fire in Las Vegas. Authorities, including the FBI director and attorney general, have labeled these acts as domestic terrorism. CEO Elon Musk condemned … Continue reading FBI launches task force targeting anti-Tesla ‘domestic terrorism’

Pentagon still mystified as drone drama deepens

Mysterious high-tech objects continue to fly over sensitive military sites and infrastructure, evading detection and electronic countermeasures, raising major national security concerns. Despite advanced Pentagon imaging systems, the origin and purpose of these craft remain unknown. Retired Air Force generals and national security officials admit they are baffled by the incursions, which have included swarm-like formations, bright flashing lights, and seemingly advanced flight dynamics. Reports … Continue reading Pentagon still mystified as drone drama deepens

Court filings offer new details in Bryan Kohberger’s quadruple murder case

New court filings in the case of Bryan Kohberger, accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, reveal key pretrial developments. Prosecutors plan to introduce Kohberger’s Amazon search history showing he bought a Ka-Bar knife months before the murders and searched for one again after the killings. They also intend to present a selfie he took hours after the attack. The defense seeks … Continue reading Court filings offer new details in Bryan Kohberger’s quadruple murder case

Judge bars Musk’s DOGE team from Social Security records in scathing ruling

A federal judge blocked Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing Americans’ personal data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), calling it a “fishing expedition.” Judge Ellen Lipton Hollander’s ruling criticized DOGE for failing to justify its need for vast amounts of sensitive information. The order also requires DOGE to delete any non-anonymized data collected since January 20. The lawsuit was filed by … Continue reading Judge bars Musk’s DOGE team from Social Security records in scathing ruling

Judge bars Trump administration from deporting Indian academic over political views

A U.S. judge has blocked the Trump administration from deporting Badar Khan Suri, an Indian academic at Georgetown University, after the Department of Homeland Security accused him of ties to Hamas. Suri, who was detained by masked agents and moved to multiple facilities, filed an emergency petition to stop his deportation. His attorneys argue he was targeted for his political views, while officials claim he … Continue reading Judge bars Trump administration from deporting Indian academic over political views

Catholic leader in Kansas sues satanic church, arguing it stole holy items for ritual

Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas, has filed a motion to recover the Eucharist, which a Satanic group claims to have stolen for desecration at a planned “black mass” on March 28. The motion names Michael T. Stewart, Travis L. Roberts, and The Grotto Society as defendants. Stewart allegedly confirmed possession of the consecrated host and wine, stating his intent to desecrate them. Naumann … Continue reading Catholic leader in Kansas sues satanic church, arguing it stole holy items for ritual

Ear bitten off in spring break beach brawl, Florida cops say

An 18-year-old, Jack Turner, was arrested for allegedly biting off part of Juwan Black’s ear during a spring break beach brawl in Fort Myers. Witnesses say Turner initiated the fight, using racial slurs before attacking Black. Video footage showed Turner biting Black’s ear during the struggle. Turner was charged with felony battery and released on $50,000 bond, The Smoking Gun has reported. He is scheduled … Continue reading Ear bitten off in spring break beach brawl, Florida cops say

Cop dies when police car split in 2 by light pole while in pursuit of suspect during chase

A sheriff’s deputy, Hector Cuevas Jr., died in a crash during a police chase in San Bernardino, California, on Monday. The pursuit began after a deputy attempted to stop a suspected stolen vehicle driven by Ryan Turner, who fled. During the chase, Cuevas collided with another car and then struck a light pole, splitting his patrol vehicle in half. He died at the scene, while … Continue reading Cop dies when police car split in 2 by light pole while in pursuit of suspect during chase

Texas midwife arrested and charged with performing illegal abortions

A Texas midwife, Maria Margarita Rojas, has been arrested and charged with performing illegal abortions and practicing medicine without a license. Rojas allegedly operated three clinics in northwest Houston, where she performed abortions and employed unlicensed individuals. This is the first criminal charge for abortion-related activities since Texas’s abortion ban took effect in 2022. Rojas faces up to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 … Continue reading Texas midwife arrested and charged with performing illegal abortions

Cops: Gunman Arrested For Karaoke Rage

Aaron Jablonski, 34, was arrested after allegedly firing a gun outside a Clearwater, Florida, bar when the karaoke machine wasn’t working. Police say Jablonski, a convicted felon, pulled a Glock on another patron who tried to calm him down, then fired a round. He was arrested on felony charges of aggravated assault and illegal firearm possession, with bond set at $40,000, the Smoking Gun has … Continue reading Cops: Gunman Arrested For Karaoke Rage

Minnesota senator arrested, accused of soliciting minor for prostitution

Minnesota State Sen. Justin Eichorn, 40, was arrested on March 17 in Bloomington for allegedly soliciting a minor for prostitution. Police say he believed he was communicating with a 16-year-old girl and was arrested upon arrival at a meeting spot. While not yet formally charged, felony charges are pending. Eichorn, a Republican, faces bipartisan calls for his resignation, with GOP leadership stating his alleged conduct … Continue reading Minnesota senator arrested, accused of soliciting minor for prostitution

Teslas set on fire, shot at in Las Vegas

A suspect remains at large after setting multiple Teslas on fire, using Molotov cocktails, and shooting at vehicles at a Tesla Collision Center in Las Vegas early Tuesday. The word “resist” was painted on the facility’s door, and the FBI is investigating the attack for possible political motives. Tesla CEO Elon Musk condemned the violence as “insane and deeply wrong,” the Review Journal has reported. … Continue reading Teslas set on fire, shot at in Las Vegas

Judge says dismantling of USAID was unconstitutional, orders Musk to restore access

A federal judge ruled that Elon Musk’s attempt to dismantle USAID likely violated the U.S. Constitution, ordering him to restore employee access and halt further shutdown efforts. Judge Theodore Chuang stated Musk’s actions usurped Congress’ authority. The Trump administration had already slashed USAID’s workforce and funding, sparking concerns that dismantling the agency would weaken U.S. influence and harm vulnerable global populations, ABC News has reported. … Continue reading Judge says dismantling of USAID was unconstitutional, orders Musk to restore access

5 people dead in massive car crash in Austin, driver charged

Solomun Weldekeal Araya, 37, has been charged with five counts of intoxication manslaughter and two counts of intoxication assault following a deadly 17-vehicle crash in Austin, Texas. The accident, which occurred on Interstate 35, resulted in five fatalities, including three adults, a child, and an infant. Eleven others were hospitalized. Emergency crews responded quickly to the chaotic scene, which spanned about a tenth of a … Continue reading 5 people dead in massive car crash in Austin, driver charged

Washington man accused of having enough fentanyl to kill 278,000 people after getting clemency

Percy Levy, a 54-year-old Washington man, was arrested on drug and weapons charges after a 16-month investigation. The Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force seized over 2.8 kilograms of cocaine, fentanyl, and a firearm from his home. Levy, who had a criminal history and was granted clemency by former Gov. Jay Inslee in 2019, is facing 11 felony charges with a $1.5 million bond. After his … Continue reading Washington man accused of having enough fentanyl to kill 278,000 people after getting clemency

Judge blocks Trump administration from implementing Alien Enemies Act

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan immigrants presumed to be part of the Tren de Aragua gang. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg halted deportations for 14 days, citing irreparable harm. Some detained Venezuelans were already on repatriation flights, but Boasberg ordered any planes carrying them to return. Meanwhile, the White House reported that nearly … Continue reading Judge blocks Trump administration from implementing Alien Enemies Act

Man set on fire in Times Square, leaving him horrifically burned: video

A man was set on fire in Times Square early Sunday after his attacker doused him with an accelerant from a food cart. The 45-year-old victim, who knew the suspect, suffered burns to his face and arms. He ran about 100 feet while on fire before a bystander used a fire extinguisher to help. The attacker fled north on Broadway, and police are still searching … Continue reading Man set on fire in Times Square, leaving him horrifically burned: video

At least 32 dead in massive US storm after new fatalities reported in Kansas and Mississippi

Violent tornadoes and extreme weather swept through multiple U.S. states, killing at least 32 people and causing widespread destruction. Missouri was hit hardest, with 12 fatalities, while Mississippi, Arkansas, Kansas, and Texas also reported deaths. A dust storm in Kansas led to an eight-person highway pileup, and wildfires burned hundreds of square miles in Oklahoma, the Associated Press has reported. The storm system, affecting over … Continue reading At least 32 dead in massive US storm after new fatalities reported in Kansas and Mississippi

‘Malnourished’ man held captive by stepmom for decades set fire to home to escape: ‘I wanted my freedom’

A Connecticut man set fire to his home last month to escape after allegedly being held captive by his stepmother for 20 years, police said. Kimberly Sullivan, 56, was arrested after an investigation confirmed her stepson, now 32, endured prolonged abuse, starvation, and severe neglect. He was found emaciated and had been deprived of medical care and adequate food. Sullivan faces multiple charges, including kidnapping … Continue reading ‘Malnourished’ man held captive by stepmom for decades set fire to home to escape: ‘I wanted my freedom’

Pentagon orders review into military standards, including fitness and grooming

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a review of military standards, including fitness, body composition, and grooming, to ensure readiness and meritocracy. The review will assess changes since 2015, when combat roles were opened to women—a policy Hegseth previously opposed but later softened on. The Pentagon may revise the Army Combat Fitness Test, which currently has different requirements based on gender and age. The review … Continue reading Pentagon orders review into military standards, including fitness and grooming

American Airlines plane engine catches fire after landing in Denver

An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 caught fire after landing at Denver International Airport on Thursday evening. Flight 1006, originally bound for Dallas-Fort Worth, was diverted to Denver due to engine vibrations. The fire broke out while taxiing to the gate, prompting an emergency evacuation. Twelve people sustained minor injuries. Video showed smoke billowing from the aircraft as crews worked to extinguish the flames, NBC News … Continue reading American Airlines plane engine catches fire after landing in Denver

Convicted Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira pleads guilty to obstruction of justice, calls himself ‘proud patriot’

Jack Teixeira, a Massachusetts Air National Guard member convicted of leaking classified documents about the war in Ukraine, defended his actions during his court-martial, calling himself a “proud patriot” who wanted to expose what he saw as the Biden administration’s lies. He acknowledged his actions were illegal but believed sharing the truth could save lives. Teixeira, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison, likened … Continue reading Convicted Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira pleads guilty to obstruction of justice, calls himself ‘proud patriot’

Federal Judge Orders Trump Admin to Reinstate Tens of Thousands of Federal Workers

U.S. District Judge William Alsup ruled that the Trump administration must reinstate tens of thousands of probationary federal employees, calling their mass firings “unlawful” and a “sham.” Alsup criticized the Department of Justice, accusing them of withholding key testimony and stonewalling efforts to uncover the truth. The judge ordered a senior adviser from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to be deposed to clarify the … Continue reading Federal Judge Orders Trump Admin to Reinstate Tens of Thousands of Federal Workers