More than 300 piles of cremated human remains were discovered scattered across the Nevada desert near Searchlight, about an hour from Las Vegas. Authorities believe a funeral home illegally dumped the ashes, though no specific business has been named. Palm Mortuaries and Cemeteries has since collected the remains and plans to place them in a crypt so families may one day identify their loved ones, … Continue reading Mystery as more than 300 piles of human remains discovered in desert outside Vegas

Two federal judges ruled Friday that the Trump administration must use contingency funds to continue payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing government shutdown. The decisions came from cases in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, where judges ordered the USDA to access emergency funds and report back by Monday. Judge Indira Talwani rejected the administration’s claim that the $5 billion contingency fund … Continue reading Judges say government must continue paying SNAP food stamp benefits during shutdown

Severe weather and staffing shortages caused by the ongoing government shutdown are leading to widespread Halloween travel disruptions across the U.S. Thousands of flights have been delayed or canceled, with major impacts at Orlando, Austin, and Nashville airports. The FAA reported a lack of certified controllers at Orlando Airport, temporarily halting landings and stranding passengers, the Daily Mail has reported. Since the shutdown began on … Continue reading Travel chaos intensifies with 10,000 flight delays

The FBI has foiled a potential terrorist attack planned for Halloween weekend in Michigan, FBI Director Kash Patel announced. Several suspects aged 16 to 20 were arrested or detained after allegedly plotting a violent attack linked to international terrorism. Authorities intervened after undercover agents tracked online communications referencing “pumpkin day,” believed to mean Halloween, ABC News has reported. Officials confirmed law enforcement activity in Dearborn … Continue reading FBI thwarts ‘potential terrorist attack’ in Michigan

Several rhesus monkeys were euthanized in Jasper County, Mississippi, after they escaped from a truck transporting them Tuesday morning and were mistakenly reported as dangerous. The driver claimed the monkeys were aggressive and carried infectious diseases, prompting law enforcement to take action. Tulane University clarified that the primates were not infectious and belonged to a third party, while three monkeys remain on the loose, NBC … Continue reading Escaped monkeys ‘destroyed’ after Mississippi police are mistakenly told they’re a danger

More than 1,000 objects were stolen from the Oakland Museum of California after thieves broke into an off-site storage facility on October 15, including Native American baskets, jewelry, and laptops. The museum confirmed the theft two weeks later, calling it a “brazen act” that deprives the public of the state’s cultural heritage. The Oakland Police Department is working with the FBI’s Art Crime Team to … Continue reading More Than 1,000 Artifacts Stolen In California Museum Heist

Former Illinois sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson was convicted of second-degree murder for the 2024 killing of Sonya Massey, a Black mother who had called 911 about a possible prowler. The jury deliberated nearly 12 hours, ultimately rejecting the first-degree murder charge, though Massey’s family and civil attorneys called the verdict a partial measure of justice. Body camera footage showed Massey complying with deputies before being … Continue reading Sean Grayson found guilty of murder in the death of Sonya Massey

The FAA has issued a ground stop at Newark Airport due to severe staffing shortages caused by the government shutdown, affecting air traffic controllers and TSA officers who are required to work without pay. The shutdown, now in its 29th day, has led to widespread flight delays and cancellations nationwide, with absenteeism and fatigue raising safety concerns. Newark, already struggling with staffing and technology issues, … Continue reading Newark halts flights over staffing crisis

The Pentagon is training thousands of National Guard personnel for civil unrest missions, signaling a possible normalization of domestic military deployments under the Trump administration. A new “quick reaction force” of 200 troops, drawn from disaster-response units, will be equipped with riot-control gear and ready by January, complementing the existing National Guard Reaction Force expected to be fully operational by April. Across states and territories, … Continue reading Pentagon readying thousands of Guard ‘reaction forces’ as U.S. mission widens