Strong winds and hot temperatures on Monday hindered efforts to contain the Post Fire, a rapidly growing wildfire near Lebec in northern Los Angeles County. The fire began near Gorman on Saturday afternoon and had charred 15,610 acres by Monday, with only 8% containment. The blaze damaged several vehicles, including a charred car in a McDonald’s parking lot and others at a nearby auto body … Continue reading Post Fire grows to more than 15,000 acres; evacuation area expands

George Norcross, a long-time Democratic political influencer in New Jersey, was charged with racketeering in a 13-count, 111-page indictment unsealed on Monday. Alongside Norcross, his brother Phillip and four other defendants were also charged. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin accused Norcross of leading a “criminal enterprise” in South Jersey that manipulated political influence for economic gain in Camden’s waterfront redevelopment. Entities like Cooper Health … Continue reading NJ Dem kingmaker indicted on racketeering charges

In Foreign Affairs, former acting CIA director Michael Morell and foreign policy expert Graham Allison warn that the United States faces a serious threat of a terrorist attack in the coming months. They note striking similarities to the pre-9/11 period, such as the warnings about Osama bin Laden from then-CIA director George Tenet. Currently, similar alerts are being issued by FBI director Chris Wray and … Continue reading USA faces serious threat of terror attack, expert and former CIA chief warn

Three sheriff’s deputies were shot on Wednesday while responding to a report of a person threatening self-harm or harm to others in the Lost Lake community near Dixon, Illinois. The suspect was also wounded in the incident. Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle stated that the deputies were fired upon as they entered the home after negotiators’ attempts to make contact by phone failed. Despite the … Continue reading 3 deputies shot while responding to northern Illinois home, suspect also wounded

Joseph Grier, charged with murder and over a dozen counts of kidnapping, was hiding inside a Wells Fargo during the Peachtree Center mall shooting earlier that day, reports say. Grier recounted to 11Alive witnessing a confrontation between the suspect and two women before shots were fired, resulting in three people being shot. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Grier mentioned he had been off his medication for … Continue reading Atlanta bus ‘hijacker’ hid inside Peachtree Center mall during mass shooting hours earlier

Nicholas Tartaglione, a former New York police officer and cellmate of Jeffrey Epstein, was sentenced to life in prison for the 2016 kidnappings and murders of four men. Tartaglione received four consecutive life sentences for the killings of Martin Luna, Miguel Luna, Urbano Santiago, and Hector Gutierrez. Convicted in April 2023 of multiple counts including murder and kidnapping resulting in death, Tartaglione was described by … Continue reading Ex-cellmate of Jeffrey Epstein sentenced to life in prison for murder of 4 men

Multiple South Florida communities, including Miami and Fort Lauderdale, experienced severe flooding on Wednesday due to torrential rain, prompting the state’s governor to declare an emergency. Flood warnings are in effect for Broward, Miami-Dade, Collier, and Hendry counties through Thursday morning. The National Weather Service warned of “life-threatening flooding,” urging residents to avoid roads as many areas are inundated with water and stalled cars, with … Continue reading Heavy rain and ‘life-threatening flooding’ hit South Florida,

A rare white buffalo calf, considered sacred by many Native American tribes, has been born in Yellowstone National Park, fulfilling a prophecy of the Lakota Sioux. The calf was first seen on June 4 in the Lamar Valley by photographer Erin Braateen, who was visiting the park. Braateen captured photos of the calf among a herd of bison, causing traffic to stop as the herd … Continue reading Rare white buffalo at Yellowstone fulfills Native American prophecy

Hunter Biden was convicted on Tuesday of three felony charges related to his 2018 purchase of a revolver, during which prosecutors argued he lied on a mandatory form by denying illegal drug use or addiction. Biden showed little emotion as the verdict was read after three hours of jury deliberation. He hugged his attorneys, smiled faintly, and kissed his wife before leaving the courtroom. President … Continue reading Hunter Biden is convicted of all 3 felonies in federal gun trial

Federal prosecutors announced on Monday that Felix Herrera Garcia, the central figure in a Bronx drug mill disguised as a day care center, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including conspiracy to distribute narcotics resulting in death. This comes after four children under the age of 3 were poisoned by drugs sold at Divino Niño Daycare in Kingsbridge, leading to the tragic death of 1-year-old … Continue reading ‘Main player’ in Bronx drug mill that posed as day care will likely get decades in prison

At the 84th Sisters Rodeo in Oregon, chaos ensued when a bull named Party Bus broke free from its confines and dashed through the arena’s concession area into a parking lot, causing injuries to at least three individuals. The incident occurred during the final bull ride of the night as spectators sang along to Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA,” with many capturing the mayhem … Continue reading Party Bus the rodeo bull escapes Oregon arena and wounds three people

A kite surfer found himself stranded on the Santa Cruz County coastline and devised a clever solution for rescue, according to authorities. Using rocks on the beach, he spelled out the word “HELP,” which caught the attention of a private helicopter pilot. The pilot alerted rescue crews from Cal Fire, Santa Cruz County Fire Department, and California State Parks. Together, they orchestrated a successful rescue … Continue reading Stranded kite surfer’s “HELP” message on Santa Cruz County beach leads to rescue

An Oregon man and his four dogs found themselves in a dire situation when they accidentally drove off an embankment, leaving them stranded in the woods. However, one of the dogs stepped up to help by running four miles to seek assistance. The incident occurred on June 2 when Brandon Garrett was en route to his camp. After failing to arrive, Garrett’s brother contacted the … Continue reading Man who drove off embankment saved after dog runs 4 miles for help

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito expressed skepticism about the possibility of peaceful coexistence between the political left and right in the country. Alito shared his candid views during an exchange with liberal documentary filmmaker Lauren Windsor, who posed as a religious conservative and secretly recorded the conversation. “I don’t know that we can negotiate with the left in the way that needs to happen … Continue reading Samuel Alito was secretly recorded by liberal filmmaker

Authorities are cautioning swimmers along Florida’s Gulf Coast after two shark attacks injured three people on Friday at neighboring beaches. The first incident involved a 45-year-old woman who was critically injured near WaterSound Beach, resulting in the amputation of part of her arm. Shortly after, two teenage girls were attacked while wading at Seacrest Beach, one sustaining severe injuries to her upper leg and hand, … Continue reading Florida beachgoers warned of shark dangers after 3 attacks in day

A man in Texas in his 50s was hospitalized with anthrax after butchering a dead lamb and cooking its meat. Despite the lamb appearing healthy, it died suddenly on his ranch, prompting him to prepare and eat it with two others. A week later, he was admitted to the hospital with severe symptoms on his right arm, including blistering, swelling, and blackening skin. The other … Continue reading Biblical disease infects Texas man, Ate contaminated meat

Shelitha Robertson, a former assistant city attorney of Atlanta and life advice podcaster, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for fraudulently securing about $15 million in COVID relief loans. Robertson, 62, used the funds for lavish purchases, including a 10-carat diamond ring, a Rolls Royce, and a motorbike. Despite appearing on her daughter’s “Mommy & Me” podcast to give advice on hard work … Continue reading Atlanta prosecutor is jailed for stealing $15m of Covid funds

A significant portion of a winding mountain pass road in Wyoming collapsed, creating a large gap and cutting off a key commuter route between eastern Idaho towns and Jackson, a popular tourist destination. Aerial and drone footage revealed deep cracks and a missing section of the Teton Pass road, with part of the guardrail hanging over the edge. The road was closed at the time … Continue reading Large chunk of Wyoming Teton Pass road collapses

Secret Service and U.S. Park Police retreated from Lafayette Square near the White House on Saturday after being surrounded by pro-Palestine protesters. The demonstrators, protesting U.S. support for Israel in its conflict with Hamas, chanted slogans rejecting a two-state solution, called for an “intifada,” and condemned President Biden. They also encircled the police, forcing them to retreat while shouting hostile chants. Reporter Julio Rosas noted … Continue reading Secret Service Retreats After Being Confronted By Pro-Palestine Protesters In Front Of White House

Wild hogs, introduced to Florida by Spanish settlers in the 1500s, have spread to at least 35 states, leading to concerns about a “feral swine bomb” due to their rapidly growing population. These invasive pigs pose significant threats to agriculture by damaging crops, particularly corn, and could also introduce a deadly disease that threatens the U.S. pork industry. As urban development encroaches on wild lands, … Continue reading Wild pigs, conquering all Florida counties, now taking over USA

At the SBC’s annual meeting in June, representatives will vote on a constitutional amendment to ban churches with women in pastoral roles. T his measure, which received strong preliminary support last year, could lead to the expulsion of churches like First Baptist, which has long supported the SBC. The church expressed its dismay at the SBC’s direction. The proposed ban could impact hundreds of congregations, … Continue reading Southern Baptists poised to ban churches with women pastors

A 3-year-old child was fatally stabbed and his mother injured in a random attack outside a grocery store in North Olmsted, Ohio. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. on Monday in the parking lot of a Giant Eagle, 20 miles southwest of Cleveland. The suspect, Bionca Ellis, 32, from Cleveland, allegedly obtained a butcher knife from a nearby thrift store before following Margot Wood and … Continue reading 3-year-old fatally stabbed, mother injured in random attack outside Ohio grocery store

A tornado struck suburban Detroit on Wednesday, killing a 2-year-old boy and critically injuring his mother when a tree fell on their house in Livonia, Michigan. The quick-developing tornado uprooted a tree, which crashed through the roof and onto a bed where the family was sleeping. Emergency crews worked for nearly an hour to rescue the victims. The toddler was pronounced dead at the scene, … Continue reading Tornadoes touch down across US, killing toddler in Michigan and injuring 5 in Maryland

Nine Wisconsin correctional officials, including the warden of Waupun Correctional Institution, have been arrested for their roles in the deaths of two inmates, showing “blatant disregard for the safety of human beings,” according to Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt. One inmate, Cameron Williams, was dead in his cell for 12 hours before being discovered; he had collapsed earlier, but staff neglected to check on him. … Continue reading 9 charged, including warden, in connection with 2 Wisconsin inmate deaths

In Hunter Biden’s criminal trial, jurors examined the .38 caliber Colt revolver he purchased in October 2018 and reviewed Form 4473, the key firearms transaction record. They also heard testimony from Gordon Cleveland, a former store clerk, who described watching Biden check “no” to a question about drug use. Federal prosecutors contend that Biden was heavily addicted to crack at the time and accuse him … Continue reading Jurors in Hunter Biden’s trial hear from the clerk who sold him the gun at the center of the case