Ahead of former President Trump’s rally on Saturday, local police informed the Secret Service they couldn’t provide manpower to secure a building, from which a gunman later fired shots, The Washington Post reported. Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger confirmed the Secret Service was aware of this shortfall. Despite considering posting an officer to prevent such an incident, the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, climbed the … Continue reading Secret Service was told police could not watch building used by rally shooter

Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1955 on Monday, making California the first U.S. state to prohibit school districts from notifying parents if their child uses different pronouns or identifies as a different gender than what is on their school record. The Governor’s office announced the signing among dozens of other bills without comment. Susan Eggman, Chair of the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus, praised the move, … Continue reading Gov. Newsom signs first-in-nation bill banning schools’ transgender notification policies

Thomas Matthew Crooks, the shooter who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania, told his boss he needed Saturday off for a personal matter. He assured coworkers he’d return on Sunday. Investigators have yet to determine Crooks’ motive but are piecing together his activities. By 3 p.m., about three hours before the shooting, Crooks was seen at the … Continue reading Trump shooter requested Saturday off from work and told colleagues he’d be back at work Sunday

A man is recovering after being bitten by a shark while spearfishing off Key West, Florida, on Monday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department. The victim was bitten on the leg and was airlifted to a Miami hospital, where he was alert and responsive. His condition at the time of the news release was unclear. Several shark bites have been reported in Texas and … Continue reading Man bitten by shark while spearfishing in the Florida Keys

Severe storms and multiple tornadoes swept across the Midwest from Monday night into Tuesday morning, leaving over half a million energy customers without power and raising fears of flooding. Illinois experienced nearly 330,000 power outages, Indiana had 188,000, and Iowa had close to 20,000, according to PowerOutage.us. The National Weather Service in Chicago reported multiple tornadoes simultaneously, with a confirmed tornado in Des Moines, Iowa. … Continue reading Midwest storms and tornadoes leave more than 500,000 without power

Out-of-state police officers from Columbus, Ohio, fatally shot a man near the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee on Tuesday. Thousands of police officers are in the area for additional security during the convention week. The incident, occurring about a mile from the convention, has angered neighbors who questioned the presence of out-of-state officers. According to the Columbus Police Department, the incident took place in … Continue reading Police fatally shoot man near the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee

A father and daughter from Green Bay, Wisconsin, tragically died after running out of water during a hike at Canyonlands National Park in Utah. The unidentified 52-year-old father and his 23-year-old daughter were found dead by park rangers and Bureau of Land Management members on Friday. They were hiking the challenging Syncline Loop Trail in the Island in the Sky district, where temperatures exceeded 100°F. … Continue reading Wisconsin dad and his daughter both die after running out of water during 100F hike through Utah

One person was killed and six others were injured when a pickup truck collided with the horse-drawn buggy they were traveling in, according to the Virginia State Police. The accident occurred just before 7 p.m. on Sunday in the 2700 block of Cumberland Road, located in the Farmville area of Cumberland County, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) west of Richmond. There were seven people in … Continue reading 1 killed, 6 injured when pickup truck collides with horse-drawn buggy in Virginia

Thomas Matthew Crooks, suspected of attempting to assassinate former President Trump, appeared in a 2022 ad for asset manager BlackRock, the company confirmed to The Hill on Monday. The ad, filmed at Bethel Park High School in Pennsylvania, featured Crooks and other unpaid students briefly alongside a real teacher. BlackRock has since removed the video and provided the footage to authorities. The ad was part … Continue reading Trump rally gunman appeared in ad for money manager BlackRock, company says

Hundreds of activists gathered in a downtown Milwaukee park on Monday to prepare for a day of protests outside the Republican National Convention, stating that the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump would not alter their plans. Various organizations and demonstrators assembled near the Fiserv Forum to listen to speakers and gear up for a street march in the early afternoon. The Coalition to … Continue reading Protesters gather at GOP convention to rally for abortion and immigrant rights, end to war in Gaza

Nearly a week after Hurricane Beryl hit Texas, approximately 270,000 homes and businesses in the Houston area remain without power. On Sunday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced an investigation into the response and preparedness of the utility company, CenterPoint Energy. Abbott emphasized the necessity for Gulf Coast power companies to be hurricane-ready and criticized the slow recovery pace. CenterPoint Energy has restored power to about 2 … Continue reading Texas Gov. Abbott demands answers as customers remain without power after Beryl

Yellowstone National Park’s thermal features can pose dangers beyond wildlife, as demonstrated by a recent incident where a car with five occupants accidentally drove into the Semi-Centennial Geyser. The vehicle was submerged in about 9 feet of hot water, but all passengers escaped and were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The park service closed the road for two hours to retrieve the car, and the incident … Continue reading Car carrying 5 people runs off the road and into a hot geyser in Yellowstone

A Southern California man, Joseph Brandon Gerdvil, 41, has been arrested for allegedly decapitating his elderly parents, Ronald Walter Gerdvil, 77, and Antoinette Gerdvil, 79, along with the family dog. Authorities responded to a domestic violence call at a mobile home in San Juan Capistrano on July 9, where they found the couple dead. Shortly after, deputies learned that a “bloody male” had chased a … Continue reading California man accused of decapitating elderly parents, dog at mobile home park

A helicopter carrying three people crashed into the waters off Kauai, Hawaii, on Thursday, leaving one person dead and two others missing, according to state officials. The crash occurred about a quarter mile offshore near the Hanakoa Valley along the Na Pali Coast, involving a helicopter from Ali’i Kaua’i Air Tours and Charters. The Coast Guard and multiple local agencies continue to search for the … Continue reading 1 dead, 2 remain missing after helicopter crashes into ocean in Hawaii

Brian Steven Smith has been sentenced to 226 years in prison for the murders of two Native Alaskan women, Kathleen Jo Henry and Veronica Abouchuk. Convicted in February on 14 criminal counts, including first and second-degree murder, tampering with evidence, and sexual assault, Smith remained silent throughout his trial and sentencing. The sentence aligns with the recommendation from Anchorage District Attorney’s office prosecutors, Brittany Dunlop … Continue reading Brian Steven Smith sentenced to 226 years for the murders of 2 Native Alaskan women

A worker at an Arizona golf course, Rick Messina, tragically died last month after being attacked by a swarm of bees. Messina, 57, was part of the agronomy team at Oro Valley’s El Conquistador Golf and Tennis, responsible for maintaining the grounds. On June 24, while mowing near Pusch Ridge Golf Course’s eighth hole, he was stung by an aggressive bee swarm. Despite being rushed … Continue reading Arizona man killed by swarm of bees

In a dramatic turn of events, Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial for the fatal 2021 shooting of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was dismissed on Friday due to “critical evidence” that a New Mexico judge ruled had been concealed. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer stated that the state failed to disclose critical evidence despite claiming compliance with discovery obligations. This ruling prevents the state from recharging Baldwin. … Continue reading Alec Baldwin involuntary manslaughter case dismissed in middle of trial

A 50-year-old man from San Angelo, Texas, died while hiking in the Grand Canyon after being found unresponsive on the Bright Angel Trail, about 100 feet from the trailhead. Bystanders and emergency personnel attempted CPR, but resuscitation efforts failed. The hiker had been attempting to reach the rim after staying overnight at Havasupai Gardens. This marks the third death in the Grand Canyon in the … Continue reading 3rd hiker dies in Grand Canyon in last 3 weeks

In February, a junior Navy sailor attempted to access President Biden’s medical records three times using the military’s Genesis Medical Health System database but failed each time, the U.S. Navy confirmed to CBS News. The sailor, whose identity remains undisclosed, faced administrative discipline following an investigation that concluded in late April. Based at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, the sailor is a member of the Navy’s hospital … Continue reading Navy sailor tried to access Biden’s medical records multiple times

In a July 9, 2024, press release, Avril Haines, the director of national intelligence, revealed that the U.S. intelligence community has observed actors tied to Iran’s government posing as activists online. These actors are encouraging protests and providing financial support to protesters. Haines stated that this disclosure aims to inform the public about foreign efforts to influence U.S. democratic processes. Haines highlighted that in recent … Continue reading Iran Paid Anti-Israel Protesters in America, US Government claims

Two deputy U.S. Marshals, thought to be guarding Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s home in Washington, D.C., shot a suspected carjacker last week, officials reported. The incident occurred around 1:15 a.m. on July 5, when 18-year-old Kentrell Flowers allegedly approached one of the deputies’ cars and pointed a gun at the officer. In response, the Marshal fired four shots, hitting Flowers in the mouth. Flowers … Continue reading Justice Sotomayor’s Bodyguard Shoots Suspected Carjacker Outside Her Home

Soaring heat returned to Houston on Tuesday, worsening conditions for millions without power after Hurricane Beryl hit Texas. Residents struggled to find places to cool off and refuel, as extended outages strained the city. Frustration grew over Houston’s inability to withstand a storm less powerful than previous ones, prompting questions about the preparedness of the city’s power utility. Texas’ lieutenant governor announced that a sports … Continue reading Frustrations mount in Houston heat after Beryl moves on and leaves millions without power

Thirteen hikers were rescued from a wildfire zone near Tahoe National Forest in Northern California’s Placer County on Monday. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office initiated a search after discovering their vehicles near the area where the Royal Fire started on Sunday afternoon. A search-and-rescue helicopter located the group early Monday morning, and plans were made to hike them out with rescue crews. The hikers, aged … Continue reading Rescue underway for 13 hikers trapped in fire zone near Lake Tahoe

Since Wednesday evening, 109 people have been shot in Chicago, with 19 fatalities during the extended Fourth of July holiday weekend. Superintendent Larry Snelling and Mayor Brandon Johnson have called for accountability for those responsible. Despite adjustments like canceling police off days, Snelling emphasized the need for community cooperation to address the violence. Mayor Johnson, who returned to the city for a community rally, called … Continue reading Chicago: 109 shot, 19 fatally, in citywide holiday weekend violence

Skaters raced down Church Street in San Francisco on Saturday night, performing their annual “hill bomb” event near Dolores Park. Despite efforts by SFPD to stop the event by placing barricades on Dolores Street, skaters simply moved to Church Street. Police were present but did not intervene and even closed the street for the skaters. Last year, attempts by SFPD to stop the hill bomb … Continue reading Skaters move San Francisco ‘hill bomb’ 2 streets over after police barricade original location