A moderate 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area early Monday, centered just east-southeast of Berkeley. The quake occurred shortly before 3 a.m. and was felt widely across the region. No injuries or major structural damage were reported, though some businesses experienced broken windows and fallen merchandise. BART trains ran with delays for several hours as safety inspections were conducted, returning to normal … Continue reading San Francisco Bay Area jolted awake by 4.3 magnitude earthquake

Another dolphin, Bimini, has died at the Miami Seaquarium, a marine park facing ongoing criticism for repeated animal welfare violations, bankruptcy, and legal battles. Bimini, a 26-year-old Atlantic Bottlenose dolphin, died from chronic health issues, the Seaquarium said. The park has been protested for over a decade, with groups like PETA calling for its closure. Bimini was one of four dolphins the USDA had previously … Continue reading Another dolphin dies at troubled Miami Seaquarium

Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, has said she will not personally push for the death penalty against her husband’s accused killer, Tyler Robinson, leaving the decision to the government. Robinson, 22, was charged with aggravated murder and other felonies in the September 10 assassination of the 31-year-old political activist at Utah Valley University. Erika Kirk, speaking to The New York Times, said her faith guides … Continue reading Erika Kirk breaks silence on seeking death penalty for ‘assassin’ Tyler Robinson

A 175lb female black bear went on a rampage through a Dollar General in Vernon, New Jersey, attacking a 90-year-old woman and a dog before being euthanized. The bear initially entered the store around 2 p.m., left, then returned two hours later, terrorizing a nearby restaurant and chasing employees. A real estate agent helped guide the bear out of the store before police arrived. The … Continue reading Bear attacks 90-year-old woman during rampage through Dollar General store

During Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau is “pursuing every lead” in the investigation of his assassination. Tyler Robinson, 22, has been charged with Kirk’s murder, but the FBI is examining the possibility of accomplices, including individuals linked to Robinson on Discord. Investigators are reviewing the shooting location, bullet trajectory, text messages, online chats, and potential hand signals near Kirk … Continue reading Patel says FBI investigating ‘possibility of accomplices’ in Kirk shooting

Ryan Routh, charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump at his Florida golf course, is representing himself in federal court. Prosecutors rested after seven days and 38 witnesses, presenting evidence that Routh plotted the attack for weeks and aimed a rifle at a Secret Service agent, who fired, forcing him to flee. Routh has pleaded not guilty to multiple federal and state charges, including attempted … Continue reading Man representing himself against charges of trying to kill Trump plans to call just 3 witnesses

Heavy rain east of Los Angeles triggered mudslides that damaged homes and trapped drivers in the San Bernardino Mountains. Ten people were rescued from stranded vehicles on State Route 38, while a 2-year-old boy drowned after floodwaters swept his family’s car away in Barstow. Mudslides affected Forest Falls, Oak Glen, and Potato Canyon, with one Forest Falls home buried under tree trunks. The storm dumped … Continue reading Sudden heavy rain in Southern California unleashes mudslides, 2-year-old drowns

Protests at the ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois, continued into their second week as officers carried out deportation operations under “Operation Midway Blitz.” Demonstrators, including Abraham Aguirre, gathered to support family members detained at the center, waving and providing supplies as buses transported detainees, some headed for Mexico and Venezuela. Tensions flared as ICE agents used pepper balls against protesters, leading to a few arrests, … Continue reading Protesters clash with agents at Chicago ICE facility as official denies its closure