Rex Heuermann, the suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer, will face charges for the murders of two additional women when he returns to court on Thursday. Heuermann, a former Manhattan architect, will be arraigned for the 2003 murder of Jessica Taylor and the 1993 slaying of Sandra Costilla. Taylor’s remains were found in Manorville in 2003 and later identified on Ocean Parkway in 2011. Costilla’s 1993 … Continue reading Gilgo Beach murder suspect Rex Heuermann to be charged with murders of two more women

This summer, northeastern US states like New Jersey and New York are bracing for the arrival of giant black and yellow Jorō spiders, an invasive species originally from China. These spiders, roughly the size of a human hand, are known for their unique ability to fly up to 100 miles by using their webs as makeshift parasails. Despite their venomous nature, experts assure that their … Continue reading Flying venomous spiders size of human hand set to invade NY

Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling expressed confidence in the readiness of the city’s police force to manage anticipated protests during the Democratic National Convention. With preparations underway for over a year, law enforcement is bracing for an influx of around 50,000 visitors and significant demonstrations. Snelling emphasized enhanced training, including de-escalation techniques and specialized training for approximately 3,000 officers to handle civil unrest and potential … Continue reading Chicago police tweak mass arrests policy ahead of Dem Convention

The Satanic Temple is responding to House Bill 1425, which has been sent to the Oklahoma governor’s desk and could allow students to earn class credits for off-campus religious and moral instruction. The bill mandates that school districts permit students to attend these courses, missing up to three class periods per week, with parental consent required. Instructors for these courses wouldn’t need to be licensed … Continue reading Oklahoma public school students could soon earn credit through ‘Satanic Temple Academy’

Firefighters in California made significant progress on Sunday in containing a wind-driven wildfire that burned thousands of acres near Tracy, about 60 miles east of San Francisco. The fire, known as the Corral Fire, started on Saturday afternoon in the grassy hills near the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. While the cause of the fire is still under investigation, it had burned approximately 22 square miles … Continue reading California firefighters battle wind-driven wildfire east of San Francisco

A 27-year-old man was killed and 24 others were wounded in an overnight shooting at a birthday party in Akron, Ohio, according to local police. The Akron Police Department received reports of the shooting just after midnight on Sunday. Victims, ranging in age from 19 to 43, were taken to various local hospitals, with at least two in critical condition. Akron Mayor Shammas Malik expressed … Continue reading 1 person was killed and 24 injured in a mass shooting in Akron, Ohio

A New York City couple, James Kane and Barbie Agostini, who are popular on social media for their magnet fishing adventures, recently made a surprising discovery. While magnet fishing in a Queens pond, they pulled up a safe containing stacks of waterlogged hundred dollar bills, estimated to be worth $100,000. Initially thinking the safe would be empty, they were stunned to find the cash. They … Continue reading Couple finds $100,000 cash while magnet fishing in New York City park

Two people are in police custody following a shooting at a dance on the Gila River Indian Reservation in Arizona, which resulted in the deaths of a rookie police officer, Joshua Briese, and a bystander early Saturday. The FBI is investigating the incident and confirmed that both suspects, one adult and one juvenile, are in custody and receiving medical care. Another police officer is in … Continue reading Two in custody after rookie police officer and bystander shot dead at Arizona reservation

California firefighters made significant progress Sunday in containing a wind-driven wildfire that scorched thousands of acres near Tracy, 60 miles east of San Francisco. The fire, which began Saturday afternoon in grassy hills managed by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, burned down one home and forced evacuations. By Sunday evening, the Corral Fire had burned about 22 square miles and was 50% contained. Evacuation orders … Continue reading California firefighters battle wind-driven wildfire east of San Francisco

Early Monday, a 19-year-old Venezuelan migrant shot two police officers who attempted to stop him while he was riding a motorized scooter in Elmhurst. The suspect, Bernardo Castro Mata, was driving the wrong way on 89th Street and 23rd Avenue around 1:40 a.m. before abandoning the scooter and fleeing on foot. During the chase, he fired multiple rounds at the officers, injuring Officer Christopher Abreu … Continue reading Gunman who shot 2 NYPD cops revealed to be migrant who recently crossed into US via Eagle Pass

So far this fiscal year, ten individuals have tragically lost their lives while in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. This number is more than double that of last year and triple that of the year before, according to ICE data and news releases. The first eight months of this fiscal year have seen more deaths than in the entire 12 months of five out … Continue reading The number of deaths in ICE custody is already more than double all of last year

Hunter Biden is facing multiple legal challenges, with his first criminal trial set to begin on Monday. This trial, in Delaware federal court, involves federal gun charges, including making false statements during a firearm purchase and possession of a firearm while being a user of controlled substances. These charges, brought by Special Counsel David Weiss, could result in a maximum of 25 years in prison, … Continue reading Hunter Biden is prepping for his federal gun trial, but faces other legal challenges

Former Vice Chief of Naval Operations Robert Burke was arrested Friday for allegedly steering government contracts toward a company in exchange for a lucrative job offer while commanding US naval forces in Europe and Africa. Burke, along with the company’s co-CEOs Yongchul “Charlie” Kim and Meghan Messenger, faces bribery and conspiracy charges. Burke is also charged with acts affecting a personal financial interest and concealing … Continue reading Former second in command of US Navy arrested on bribery charges

The New York Police Department reported taking 34 people into custody following a pro-Palestinian protest at the Brooklyn Museum on Friday. The protest, organized by Within Our Lifetime, aimed to “de-occupy” the museum until it disclosed and divested from investments linked to Israel’s military actions in Gaza. Starting at the Barclays Center, the protest reached the museum by 4:30 p.m., where participants occupied the public … Continue reading Police arrest 34 people at the Brooklyn Museum after protesters occupy building

Chad Daybell was sentenced to death on Saturday, following a jury’s recommendation after convicting him of first-degree murder and conspiracy in the deaths of his first wife, Tammy Daybell, and two of his second wife’s children, 16-year-old Tylee Ryan and 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow. The case, driven by motives of power, sex, money, and apocalyptic spiritual beliefs, captured national attention. Judge Steven Boyce imposed the … Continue reading Chad Daybell is sentenced to death in ‘doomsday’ triple-murder case

Emergency crews are on the scene of a military aircraft crash near University and Rio Bravo on Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred off the airfield on the south side of the airport. According to officials, the pilot is conscious and breathing and has been transported to the hospital. While flight operations at the Sunport have resumed, passengers are advised to confirm the status of their … Continue reading Military fighter jet crashes near New Mexico airport

Authorities in Nevada issued a warning to drivers after a peculiar incident involving Mormon cricket “sludge” led to multiple crashes over the weekend. The mashed remains of these insects, combined with recent rainfall, created a slippery substance on roads, resulting in two crashes involving three semi-trucks on Interstate 80, according to the Eureka County Sheriff’s Office. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries reported from these … Continue reading Mormon cricket ‘sludge’ causes crashes in Nevada

David DePape, convicted of assaulting then-U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband in 2022, was re-sentenced to 30 years in prison on Tuesday, reaffirming the original sentence. The case was reopened to allow DePape to speak during his sentencing hearing, a right initially denied by U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley. DePape apologized for the attack before being re-sentenced. He had forcibly entered Pelosi’s San Francisco … Continue reading Man convicted of attacking Pelosi’s husband gets 30-year sentence

More than a million customers in Texas are without power due to powerful storms that have battered the state. These storms, bringing hurricane-force wind gusts, caused significant damage in the Dallas area, where Dallas Fort Worth International Airport recorded a 77 mph gust. The storms later hit Houston, with George Bush Intercontinental Airport recording a 75 mph gust. Power outages began in Dallas early Tuesday … Continue reading 1 million customers are without power in Texas, and it could be a ‘multi-day’ situation

The IRS thief behind the largest theft of private taxpayer information in U.S. history stole the tax files of 50,000-70,000 individuals and businesses, according to a Wall Street Journal column by a victim. The thief, Charles Littlejohn, was sentenced to five years in prison, despite committing at least 50,000 felonies but being charged with only one count. High-profile victims include LeBron James, Oprah Winfrey, Taylor … Continue reading IRS Thief Stole the Files of at Least 50,000 Americans

A wildfire, named the “Bird Springs Wildfire,” was reported Monday afternoon in a rural area southwest of the Las Vegas valley. Burning around 150 acres in the Mountain Springs area near Pahrump Valley Highway, the fire is currently 15 percent contained. Located seven miles east of Mountain Springs along State Route 160, within the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, the fire is burning in … Continue reading Firefighters responding to 150-acre ‘human-caused’ wildfire in southwest Las Vegas

A teenager survived a 400-foot fall from a dangerous canyon in Washington state over the Memorial Day weekend, emerging with only minor injuries, according to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. The 19-year-old fell while walking along a former trail under the High Steel Bridge, one of the tallest railroad bridges in the U.S. Despite warning signs, people frequently disregard the dangers of these trails, said … Continue reading Teen survives 400-foot fall from canyon in Washington state

A United Airlines flight from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport aborted takeoff after an engine caught fire, halting arrivals temporarily during Memorial Day travel. United Flight 2091, an Airbus A320 with 148 passengers and five crew members, experienced the emergency around 2 p.m. The situation was resolved safely, and the plane was towed back to the gate where passengers deplaned without injury, … Continue reading United Airlines flight catches fire just before takeoff halting arrivals at Chicago O’Hare

At least 21 people, including children, have died after severe weather and tornadoes struck Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kentucky since Saturday night. In Valley View, Texas, Sheriff Ray Sappington reported that two children, ages 2 and 5, were among those killed in rural Cooke County, where homes were destroyed. Three family members were found dead in one home, and search efforts continue for missing children. … Continue reading At least 21 dead, dozens injured, as tornadoes leave trail of destruction across the South

An 81-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly terrorizing a southern California neighborhood with a slingshot for years, according to police. Detectives discovered that over the past 9-10 years, dozens of residents were targeted by a serial slingshot shooter, breaking windows and car windshields and narrowly missing people with ball bearings. No injuries were reported. The man was apprehended on Thursday after a search warrant … Continue reading ‘Serial slingshot’ suspect who terrorized California neighborhood arrested