Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal charges for allegedly sparking the deadly Palisades Fire in California, which killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Federal officials say Rinderknecht started a smaller fire on January 1 that smoldered underground before reigniting nearly a week later, causing the massive blaze in Pacific Palisades and Malibu. Arrested in Florida on October 7, he faces … Continue reading Man pleads not guilty to sparking deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles

Anthony Boyd, 54, was executed Thursday in Alabama by nitrogen gas for his role in the 1993 killing of Gregory Huguley over a $200 drug debt. Boyd maintained his innocence in his final words, criticizing the criminal justice system and expressing love for those fighting for change. The execution appeared to take longer than previous nitrogen gas executions, with Boyd showing movements and heavy breathing … Continue reading Alabama executes man with nitrogen gas for role in 1993 murder over $200 drug debt

Air traffic controllers will miss their first paychecks next week due to the ongoing government shutdown, raising concerns about potential flight delays and cancellations, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned. The FAA is already facing staffing shortages, and missed pay could worsen recruitment and retention, increasing pressure on controllers who are already overworked and fatigued. Historically, during the 2019 shutdown, similar pay disruptions led to flight … Continue reading Duffy warns of travel disruptions as air traffic controllers face missed paychecks

Coast Guard personnel opened fire Thursday night on a U-Haul truck outside Coast Guard Base Alameda after the driver ignored multiple commands to stop and drove erratically toward the base. Video shows the truck reversing toward security personnel before officers fired several rounds of live ammunition; no Coast Guard personnel were injured. The driver fled the scene, and two men, including the suspected driver, later … Continue reading Security at California Coast Guard base opens fire on U-Haul truck posing ‘direct threat’

Millions of Americans who rely on SNAP food assistance could lose access to benefits starting Nov. 1 if the federal government shutdown continues. The USDA warned that funding will run out for November’s payments, and several states — including Pennsylvania and Texas — have already announced plans to suspend benefits. Food banks say they cannot meet the massive demand that would result, with Massachusetts alone … Continue reading SNAP recipients told to buy shelf-stable food or go to food banks as funding deadline looms

President Trump announced he has canceled a planned deployment of federal agents to San Francisco after speaking with Mayor Daniel Lurie and receiving calls from tech leaders praising the city’s progress. Lurie highlighted recent crime reductions, with violent crime at its lowest since the 1950s, and credited local efforts for improving public safety. Tech executives, including Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and Salesforce’s Marc Benioff, encouraged giving … Continue reading Trump says federal deployment to San Francisco called off after conversation with Mayor

A major betting scandal has rocked American basketball, with 34 arrests across 11 states, including NBA players and a coach, in connection with illegal gambling and organized crime. Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier is accused of using insider information—such as knowing when players would sit out or leave games early—to place targeted bets on underperformance in points, assists, and rebounds. Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey … Continue reading NBA gambling arrests stun league, expose mafia links

National Guard troops will not be deployed to Chicago for the foreseeable future after a judge extended a temporary restraining order indefinitely, unless the U.S. Supreme Court intervenes. In other cities, deployments face delays: Portland, Oregon, may see troops in several days, while federal appeals courts are reviewing whether hundreds of California Guard members should remain under federal control. President Trump’s efforts to send the … Continue reading Judge blocks National Guard from Chicago indefinitely while awaiting Supreme Court decision