A motorcyclist died of suspected heat exposure, and another was hospitalized for severe heat illness amid record temperatures at Death Valley National Park, California, on Saturday. The deceased motorcyclist’s identity and the hospitalized patient’s condition were not disclosed. The Inyo County Coroner’s Office has not provided further information. Four other riders in the group were treated for heat stress at the scene, according to National … Continue reading Motorcyclist dies of suspected heat exposure in Death Valley amid record-setting temperatures

Hurricane Beryl hit southeast Texas, causing at least two deaths and leaving over two million people without power. Initially a category one hurricane, Beryl was downgraded to a tropical storm after landfall on Monday morning. The storm brought destructive winds, heavy rain, and life-threatening storm surges, prompting nearly 1,000 flight cancellations at Houston’s largest airport. Officials warned residents not to underestimate the storm, which had … Continue reading Two dead as Beryl slams Texas leaving millions without power

Less than a week after reporting his wife missing, an Arizona man admitted to killing her and pleaded guilty to murder, authorities announced Friday. Daniel Paduchowski pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, tampering with evidence, concealing a dead body, and possession of dangerous drugs as part of a deal with Coconino County prosecutors. The plea agreement, reached before a Flagstaff Police Department news conference, swiftly resolved … Continue reading Arizona man pleads guilty to murder in wife’s death less than a week after reporting her missing 

Authorities report that a fast-moving forest fire in southern New Jersey has burned thousands of acres and is now 65 percent contained. The fire, which started early Friday in Wharton State Forest near Batona Campground in Tabernacle, prompted an evacuation. As of Saturday, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service estimates that 4,000 acres (1,618.74 hectares) have been burned. Crews have made substantial progress, improving containment … Continue reading Forest fire burns thousands of acres in New Jersey, officials say

Two people were killed and 19 others injured in a shooting at a block party in Detroit, Michigan, early Sunday morning, according to Michigan State Police. The shooting occurred shortly before 2:30 a.m. ET, reported CNN affiliate WDIV. The injuries sustained by the 19 survivors varied, though it is unclear how many were from gunshots. No arrests have been made yet, and state police are … Continue reading 2 dead, 19 injured after block party shooting in Detroit, police say

A convicted felon killed four people and injured three at a Kentucky birthday party before fatally shooting himself while fleeing from police. The shooting occurred at 2:50 a.m. Saturday on Ridgecrest Drive in Florence, KY, where homeowner Melissa Parrett was hosting her son’s 21st birthday. The gunman, 21-year-old Chase Garvey, was not invited to the party. Police identified the victims as Melissa Parrett, 44, Shane … Continue reading Kentucky convicted felon kills 4, injures 3 at birthday party before fatally shooting himself

Texas officials urged coastal residents to prepare for Tropical Storm Beryl, which is expected to regain hurricane strength as it moves across the Gulf of Mexico. A hurricane warning was declared for the coast from Baffin Bay to Sargent, and forecasters predicted Beryl would approach Texas on Sunday and make landfall on Monday, potentially as a Category 1 hurricane. Beryl, the earliest storm to develop … Continue reading Texas coast braces for looming hit by Beryl

Two people were killed and three others injured during a neighborhood Fourth of July gathering in Huntington Beach, Southern California, police reported. The crime scene, a grassy median in a residential area near the beach, was processed by the county coroner on Friday morning. A 26-year-old resident was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder following the assault, which occurred less than two hours … Continue reading 2 killed and 3 injured in July Fourth attack in California beach city

California’s summer heat intensified on Friday as a wildfire threatened the historic Gold Rush town of Mariposa, a key gateway to Yosemite National Park. The French Fire ignited on the town’s northern edge Thursday night, rapidly spreading and prompting evacuation orders for about 1,000 residents. Flames approached the hospital, high school, and closed Highway 140, a main route into Yosemite. By Friday afternoon, with temperatures … Continue reading Wildfire closes highway to Yosemite National Park

A video captured the aftermath of a shark attack on South Padre Island, Texas, where four people were injured in a series of attacks on July Fourth. The clip shows a woman lying on the sand with a leg wound as rescuers rush to help her, with blood visible in the water. She was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, but her current condition … Continue reading Quadruple shark attack off Texas

A shootout in Yellowstone National Park’s Canyon Village on Thursday morning resulted in the death of one person and injuries to a park ranger, authorities reported. The ranger, who is in stable condition, is receiving treatment at a nearby regional hospital. According to a statement from Yellowstone National Park Public Affairs, there is no ongoing threat to the public. The FBI, with support from National … Continue reading Man dies in gunbattle with rangers at Yellowstone

Chaos erupted at Miami International Airport on July Fourth when a mysterious green liquid leaked from the ceilings, covering the terminal floor. The leak, caused by a broken pipe in Concourse G, was identified as glycol, which is hazardous only if ingested. Authorities cordoned off the area with yellow tape as passengers took photos and videos of the fluorescent puddles. Footage shows the liquid dripping … Continue reading July 4th travel chaos as ‘poisonous’ liquid leaks all over Miami Airport

A Florida judge has released 150 pages of grand jury transcripts from 2006 that investigated sex trafficking and rape allegations against financier Jeffrey Epstein. The transcripts, which were previously sealed, reveal that prosecutors knew about detailed accusations against Epstein years before he was given a lenient plea deal. The investigation began in 2005 and involved testimony from two victims, including one who alleged that Epstein … Continue reading New grand jury transcripts released in Jeffrey Epstein case

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Tuesday that the United States will soon unveil a military aid package exceeding $2.3 billion for Ukraine, marking one of the largest commitments since Russia’s 2022 invasion. The assistance, authorized under presidential authority, includes air defense interceptors, anti-tank weapons, and critical munitions from U.S. stocks. It also facilitates the procurement of Patriot and National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) … Continue reading U.S. to announce $2.3 billion in military assistance for Ukraine

The Thompson Fire ignited in Oroville, prompting mandatory evacuations for approximately 13,000 Butte County residents on Tuesday. By 9:30 p.m., the fire had consumed 2,135 acres and remained uncontained, despite efforts from 400 firefighters. While Cal Fire initially reported no confirmed damage, images from Associated Press and local media showed homes and vehicles engulfed. The fire threatened the Kelly Ridge area, where Oroville’s population of … Continue reading Fast-moving Thompson Fire burns homes, forces 13,000 evacuations in Butte County

Three suspects are in custody following a tragic incident at Newport Beach’s Fashion Island shopping center in Orange County. The suspects attempted to rob a husband and wife outside a Barnes and Noble bookstore, leading to a struggle. A getaway driver arrived in a white Toyota Camry, but one suspect fled after firing a gun, thankfully without injuring anyone. However, the driver fled the scene, … Continue reading Woman run over, killed after armed robbery attempt in Newport Beach

The U.S. government has allocated $176 million to Moderna to expedite the development of a pandemic influenza vaccine, specifically targeting bird flu cases in dairy cows across the country. This funding aims to support Moderna’s ongoing mRNA-based vaccine research, initially designed for bird flu (H5N1). If early trials prove successful, additional funds will enable late-stage trials next year. Importantly, the project remains flexible to adapt … Continue reading US will pay Moderna to develop bird flu vaccine

Two Georgia firefighters, Raegan Anderson and Chandler Kuhbander, who had been reported missing, were tragically found dead in Cocke County, Tennessee, according to the Hinesville Police Department. Anderson’s car was also located in Tennessee. Anderson was last seen on June 25 at Liberty County Fire Services Station #1 in Midway, Georgia, accompanied by Kuhbander, who was reported missing in Liberty County as well. Kuhbander’s vehicle … Continue reading Missing Georgia firefighters found dead in Tennessee, police say

Early Friday morning, firefighters removed a 12-foot alligator that was lunging at cars in Boiling Spring Lakes, North Carolina. Crews were called around 1 a.m. to assist the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office with the alligator, which was blocking traffic. After initial attempts to guide the gator across the road failed, firefighters used a gentle spray of water to encourage it to retreat to its natural … Continue reading Firefighters remove massive gator lunging at cars on the road

A small plane carrying five people crashed in Sidney, New York, around 2 p.m. on Sunday after departing from Albert S. Nader Regional Airport in Oneonta. The conditions and identities of those onboard remain unknown. The cause of the crash is also unclear. The FAA and NTSB are investigating, with the NTSB leading the investigation. Oneonta is approximately 23 miles northeast of Sidney. The single-engine … Continue reading Small plane carrying 5 people crashes in upstate NY

The Justice Department plans to offer Boeing a plea agreement to resolve a criminal charge related to two fatal 737 MAX crashes that killed 346 people. However, victims’ relatives criticize the proposal as a “sweetheart deal” and urge a federal judge to reject it. The department briefed the victims’ families about the settlement and gave Boeing until the end of the week to respond. Boeing … Continue reading DOJ to offer Boeing plea agreement for fatal crashes; relatives of victims slam ‘sweetheart deal’

Oklahoma educators who refuse to teach about the Bible may lose their teaching licenses, according to Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters. Walters issued a memo requiring schools to teach students in grades five through 12 about the Bible’s influence on America’s founding and historical figures, and to stock a Bible in every classroom. Teachers who do not comply could face license revocation, subject to … Continue reading Oklahoma Teachers who won’t teach Bible could lose license

Five individuals have been accused of attempting to bribe a Minnesota juror with $120,000 in cash to secure the acquittal of defendants in a major Covid-related fraud case, as announced by the US attorney’s office and the FBI. Court documents reveal a complex plot where the accused extensively researched the juror’s personal details on social media, conducted surveillance, monitored her daily routines, and even placed … Continue reading Five charged over alleged plot to bribe Minnesota juror with $120,000 in cash

Robert Crimo III, accused of a fatal mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, withdrew from a proposed plea deal during a dramatic court hearing. The deal, which involved pleading guilty to seven murder counts and 48 counts of aggravated battery in exchange for a life sentence and the dismissal of other charges, fell through when Crimo, brought into the … Continue reading Robert Crimo III, accused in mass shooting, backs out of plea deal in court hearing

At a gathering near a picturesque lake outside Yellowstone National Park, hundreds celebrated the naming of a rare white buffalo born in the park: Wakan Gli, meaning “Return Sacred” in Lakota. The event, featuring dancing, drumming, singing, and storytelling, marked a significant moment in a Native American religious ceremony. The white buffalo calf, born earlier this month in Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley, is seen by several … Continue reading Tribes honor the birth of a rare white buffalo calf in Yellowstone