Federal regulators have expanded the authority of Native American tribes to impede hydropower projects on their land, responding to a surge in applications seeking to enhance renewable energy in the water-deficient U.S. Southwest. In the past, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission had permitted developers to proceed with planning even in the face of tribal objections. However, this approach changed last week. Under the new commission … Continue reading Native American tribes gain new authority to stop unwanted hydopower projects

Alabama has formally requested the state’s Supreme Court to set a date for the execution of death row inmate Alan Eugene Miller, utilizing the method of nitrogen hypoxia. The filing, submitted on Wednesday, follows Alabama’s recent use of nitrogen hypoxia in the execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith, marking the first application of this controversial and contested death penalty method in the United States. Both Smith … Continue reading Alabama seeks to perform second execution using nitrogen hypoxia

A South African man, who subjected an Alaska Native woman to torture while narrating and recording a video of her demise, was declared guilty of first-degree murder on Thursday for the killings of both her and another Native woman. Brian Steven Smith, a 52-year-old from South Africa, received a unanimous verdict from the Anchorage jury after deliberating for less than two hours. Smith displayed no … Continue reading Man found guilty in Alaska Native woman’s killing that was recorded on video

The trial of “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed commenced on Thursday with opening statements. Gutierrez-Reed faces charges of involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence in connection with the tragic on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The fatal incident occurred on October 21, 2021, during the filming of “Rust” at the Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, aged 42, lost her … Continue reading ‘Rust’ armorer was ‘sloppy’ and left guns and ammo lying around movie set, prosecutors tell jurors

A tragic incident unfolded on Tuesday at a beach in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, resulting in the death of a young girl and the hospitalization of a boy in critical condition. Broward Sheriff’s deputies and paramedics rushed to the scene on El Mar Drive in the 4400 block after receiving a distress call at 3:16 p.m. Chopper 6 footage depicted a sizable sand hole cordoned off, surrounded by … Continue reading 7-year-old girl dies after getting trapped in sand at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea beach

Two adults have been arrested in connection with the mass shooting that erupted following a dispute at the Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade last week, prosecutors announced on Tuesday. Dominic Miller and Lyndell Mays are each facing charges of second-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker. She mentioned that Lisa Lopez-Galvan, … Continue reading Kansas City Chiefs parade mass shooting: 2 adults arrested for murder

Alabama’s Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos are legally considered children under state law and are subject to legislation addressing the wrongful death of a minor. The court’s majority decision, issued in response to a lawsuit brought by in vitro fertilization (IVF) patients, emphasizes that the law “applies to all unborn children, regardless of their location.” The legal action stemmed from an incident in … Continue reading Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are ‘children’

According to court documents filed on Tuesday, the FBI’s confidential source, Alexander Smirnov, who was charged last week for allegedly providing false information about President Biden and Hunter Biden, implicated Russian involvement. The government’s memorandum supporting Smirnov’s detention revealed that the 43-year-old admitted to the participation of “officials associated with Russian intelligence” in disseminating a story about Hunter Biden. Prosecutors claimed that Smirnov informed an … Continue reading DOJ: FBI informant said Russian intelligence involved in Hunter Biden story

Last week, officials at the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, Nebraska, performed an emergency procedure on Thibodaux, a 36-year-old alligator, to extract numerous coins from its stomach. A total of 70 metal coins were discovered inside the alligator during the operation. “A plastic pipe was placed to protect his mouth and safely pass the tools used to access the coins, such as a … Continue reading 70 coins removed from stomach of alligator at Nebraska zoo

On Monday, a student at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs was arrested in connection with the shooting deaths of two individuals in a campus dorm room over the weekend, as confirmed by authorities. Nicholas Jordan, a 25-year-old from Detroit, has been identified as the suspect facing two counts of first-degree murder. University spokesperson Jenna Press stated that Jordan was enrolled at the school … Continue reading Student arrested in fatal shooting of two people in dorm at Colorado Springs university

Hawaii lawmakers are on the verge of endorsing a $25 climate tax on tourists visiting the Aloha State, aiming to address what they perceive as a threat to the region’s natural resources. Having hosted 9.5 million visitors last year, Hawaii is still grappling with the aftermath of destructive wildfires in Lahaina, Maui, resulting in the loss of at least 100 lives and causing approximately $6 … Continue reading Hawaii poised to slap tourists with $25 climate tax

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department reported the arrest of eight individuals on Saturday during a 10-hour “protest and standoff” originating from an Eritrean “cultural event.” Tensions flared between rival groups of Eritreans, leading to clashes, and law enforcement confirmed that individuals armed with sticks, rocks, and other objects attacked officers attempting to disperse the unruly crowds. In addition to the confrontations, a tractor was set … Continue reading Charlotte protesters attack officers, set tractor-trailer on fire in riot at Eritrean ‘cultural event’

Police and public jail records indicate that two individuals have been arrested on charges of murder and abuse of a corpse following the grim discovery of a girl’s body encased in concrete and a boy’s remains in a suitcase in Colorado. The City of Pueblo Police Department revealed the arrest of Corena Rose Minjarez, 36, on Friday. Additionally, county jail records confirm the detention of … Continue reading Arrests made after girl’s body found encased in concrete and boy’s remains in a suitcase

A collective of truck drivers who are ardent supporters of former President Trump has declared their decision to abstain from driving to New York City as a symbolic expression of their discontent with the recent civil fraud judgment that imposed a fine exceeding $350 million on Trump. This protest is in direct response to Trump being prohibited from conducting business in New York for three … Continue reading Truckers for Trump to boycott driving to New York City after $355M fraud ruling

In Washington on Saturday, at least one cougar tracked and attacked a group of five mountain bikers on a trail, resulting in injuries to one cyclist, according to wildlife officials. The cyclists successfully subdued the cougar and promptly contacted emergency services before a wildlife officer arrived and euthanized the animal. A second cougar reportedly fled the scene, as stated by the King County Sheriff’s Office … Continue reading Cougar attacks mountain bikers on Washington trail

On Sunday, a man armed with multiple guns and ample ammunition fired upon police officers from inside a suburban Minneapolis residence, where children were present. This tragic incident resulted in the deaths of two officers and a firefighter who was administering medical aid to one of the wounded, according to authorities. The shooting occurred in Burnsville, Minnesota, in a neighborhood of two-story homes. A third … Continue reading 2 officers, 1 first responder killed at the scene of a domestic call in Minnesota

On Friday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott revealed intentions to construct an 80-acre facility to accommodate up to 1,800 Texas National Guard members near Eagle Pass. This border city has become a focal point in the ongoing dispute between the state and the Biden administration regarding federal immigration policy. “Before now, the Texas National Guard had been scattered across this entire region in cramped quarters, away … Continue reading Texas governor announces plans to build 80-acre base in Eagle Pass for up 1,800 National Guard troops

Officials announced on Thursday evening that the body of a missing deputy sheriff from eastern Tennessee, Meigs County Deputy Robert “R.J.” Leonard, had been located. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s office confirmed the recovery of Deputy Leonard’s body and reported that it was being escorted to the Knoxville Regional Medical Examiner’s Office. Video footage captured numerous law enforcement motorcycles and vehicles, with lights flashing, proceeding down … Continue reading Bodies of deputy and woman he arrested found after patrol car goes into river

The evidentiary hearing in Georgia regarding the potential disqualification of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has temporarily concluded, as announced by a judge on Friday. It is anticipated that the attorneys involved will need to reconvene in the coming weeks to address unresolved matters. Among these issues is the question of whether Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor hired by Willis to oversee the case, … Continue reading Defense Lawyers Grill Key Witness in Effort to Disqualify Atlanta DA

A proposed bill progressing through the legislative process in Tennessee has the potential to restrict the sale of cold beer in the state. According to its summary on the state website, SB 2636 “prohibits a beer permittee from selling at retail refrigerated or cold beer.” It passed two votes in the Senate and was referred to a committee, The Hill reported. Introduced on January 31 by Senator … Continue reading Bill could ban cold beer sales in Tennessee

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis delivered a candid testimony on Thursday, covering various topics from cash stored in her safe to her preference for Grey Goose vodka over wine. Willis shared that she hurried to the courtroom after anxiously pacing in her office while multiple individuals testified about her connection with Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade. According to both Willis and Wade, their relationship began … Continue reading Fani Willis Tells All in Wild Testimony

The gunfire that occurred during the Kansas City Chiefs parade resulted from a “personal dispute” among individuals in the crowd, leading to a shooting incident unrelated to terrorism, according to the police. Furthermore, two of the three individuals taken into custody are juveniles, as reported by the police. As of now, no charges have been filed in connection with the incident. Among the victims hospitalized, … Continue reading Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting a ‘personal dispute’ and not terrorism as 2 ‘juveniles’ arrested

A fatal incident occurred in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday, resulting in the death of a driver and injuries to five others, including two children, after a car crashed into a hospital, officials confirmed. The initially reported count of 10 injured was revised during an evening news conference, with a child and an adult listed in critical condition among the actual injuries. The driver of the … Continue reading Driver dead, 5 injured as car crashes into hospital in Austin, Texas

Mayor Brandon Johnson announced on Tuesday that Chicago will not be renewing its contract with ShotSpotter. The contract with ShotSpotter’s owner, “SoundThinking,” is set to conclude on Friday, but the technology itself will remain operational until September 22. Officers will retain access to ShotSpotter throughout the summer and during the Democratic National Convention in August. Mayor Johnson stated that in the coming months, law enforcement … Continue reading Chicago will not renew ShotSpotter contract, Mayor Johnson says

In an incident captured on newly released body camera footage, a Florida deputy is observed firing multiple rounds at his patrol vehicle after mistakenly interpreting the sound of an acorn hitting the car’s roof as a muted gunshot. The video is part of an investigation conducted by the sheriff’s office, revealing the dramatic moments in November 2023 when the deputy discharged his weapon while a … Continue reading Florida deputy fires weapon after mistaking sound of acorn hitting patrol car for gunshot