Trump sends troops from California to Portland, Oregon

President Donald Trump redeployed 200 California National Guard troops from Los Angeles to Portland after a court blocked his initial attempt to send troops there. The move bypassed a judge’s order and sparked outrage from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who called it a “breathtaking abuse of power” and vowed to sue. The White House defended the action, saying it was necessary to protect federal property … Continue reading Trump sends troops from California to Portland, Oregon

$1M worth of gold, silver coins recovered from 1715 Spanish shipwreck

Salvage company 1715 Fleet-Queens Jewels LLC recovered more than 1,000 silver coins and five gold coins worth around $1 million from a 1715 Spanish shipwreck off Florida’s Treasure Coast. The coins, known as “reales” and “escudos,” were retrieved by Captain Levin Shavers and the crew of the M/V Just Right. The shipwreck was part of the 1715 Treasure Fleet, which was transporting wealth from the New … Continue reading $1M worth of gold, silver coins recovered from 1715 Spanish shipwreck

Scientists find best evidence yet that icy moon Enceladus is habitable

Scientists have found that the molecular building blocks for life are “readily available” on Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus. The 314-mile-wide moon has liquid water, hydrothermal activity, and the necessary chemical elements to potentially support extraterrestrial life. NASA’s Cassini spacecraft previously detected tiny ice grains from cracks near Enceladus’ south pole containing carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and phosphorus, though sulfur has not yet been observed. Past … Continue reading Scientists find best evidence yet that icy moon Enceladus is habitable

Mysterious “rogue planet” spotted gobbling 6 billion tons of gas and dust a second

Astronomers have observed a rogue planet, Cha 1107-7626, consuming gas and dust at an unprecedented rate of 6 billion tons per second, challenging the distinction between planets and stars. Rogue planets float freely through space without orbiting a star and are difficult to detect, though scientists estimate trillions may exist in the Milky Way. Cha 1107-7626, located about 620 light-years away in the constellation Chamaeleon, … Continue reading Mysterious “rogue planet” spotted gobbling 6 billion tons of gas and dust a second

China deploys robot dogs in simulated moon conditions ahead of lunar mission

Chinese researchers at Peking University are developing and testing robotic dogs to explore lunar lava tubes, which are considered ideal sites for future human bases due to stable temperatures and radiation protection. The robots were trialed in a cave near Jingbo Lake in northeastern China, a site chosen for its geological similarity to the moon’s underground terrain. One robot, inspired by anteaters, uses a flexible … Continue reading China deploys robot dogs in simulated moon conditions ahead of lunar mission

Report shows hiring at lowest since 2009

Unemployment in September remained largely unchanged at 4.34%, while both layoff and hiring rates slowed, according to new indicators from the Chicago Federal Reserve. The layoff rate held steady at 2.1%, while the hiring rate dipped to 45.2%, down 0.4 percentage points from August. Outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas reported that layoff announcements fell 37% for the month but total planned cuts for 2025 … Continue reading Report shows hiring at lowest since 2009

OpenAI wraps $6.6 billion share sale at $500 billion valuation

OpenAI completed a $6.6 billion secondary share sale, allowing current and former employees to sell stock at a record $500 billion valuation. The deal, which included investors such as Thrive Capital, SoftBank, Dragoneer, Abu Dhabi’s MGX, and T. Rowe Price, involved about two-thirds of the $10.3 billion in authorized shares. The sale follows a previous $1.5 billion transaction with SoftBank in November and solidifies OpenAI … Continue reading OpenAI wraps $6.6 billion share sale at $500 billion valuation

Tesla deliveries rise 7% before EV tax credits expire

Tesla reported 497,099 vehicle deliveries in Q3 2025, up 7% from the same period last year, though production fell to 447,450 vehicles. Shares dipped more than 3% following the report, ahead of the company’s full financial results scheduled for Oct. 22. The quarter was marked by weak sales in Europe due to consumer backlash against Elon Musk and stronger competition from EV makers like Volkswagen … Continue reading Tesla deliveries rise 7% before EV tax credits expire

Speaker Johnson blames House Dems for ‘terribly selfish’ government shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson blamed Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown, calling their actions a “terribly selfish decision” during an interview. He said Republicans proposed a “clean” continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government open, but Senate Democrats repeatedly voted it down in favor of a “dirty CR” that Johnson claimed would repeal Trump-era health care reforms and add trillions in spending. Johnson argued that … Continue reading Speaker Johnson blames House Dems for ‘terribly selfish’ government shutdown

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs apologizes in letter ahead of sentencing

Sean “Diddy” Combs apologized in a letter to the judge ahead of his sentencing for two prostitution-related convictions, taking full responsibility for his actions and expressing remorse to his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura and another woman, “Jane.” Combs described his behavior as rooted in selfishness, excess, and drug use, and said his year in prison has changed him. He begged for a lenient sentence to spend … Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs apologizes in letter ahead of sentencing

Woman sues Mississippi police over son’s killing

The mother of 25-year-old Jaylen Lewis is suing Mississippi Capitol Police officers, the department, and the state Department of Public Safety after he was fatally shot during a traffic stop on Sept. 25, 2022. Officers Stephen Frederick and Michael Rhinewalt, who were indicted for manslaughter and have pleaded not guilty, opened fire after Lewis reversed his car into a police vehicle. The lawsuit alleges Lewis … Continue reading Woman sues Mississippi police over son’s killing

Woman claims Amazon delivery box came stuffed with hundreds of blank ballots

A woman in Newburgh, Maine, received 250 blank state election ballots in an Amazon package containing ordinary groceries, prompting an investigation by the Secretary of State. The package appeared to have been opened and resealed, and the woman handed the ballots to the local town office. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows emphasized that safe and secure elections are a top priority and has tasked law … Continue reading Woman claims Amazon delivery box came stuffed with hundreds of blank ballots

Trump administration taps Army Reserve and National Guard for temporary immigration judges

The Trump administration is enlisting National Guard and Army Reserve lawyers as temporary immigration judges after firing dozens of existing judges, aiming to address the growing backlog of cases. Training for the first group begins Monday, with roughly 100 lawyers expected to participate and 50 starting nearly six-month assignments immediately after. The plan could expand to as many as 600 military-trained attorneys to decide which … Continue reading Trump administration taps Army Reserve and National Guard for temporary immigration judges

Missing woman’s body found behind secret attic entrance in Northern California home

Police in Vallejo, California, found the body of 28-year-old Renia Lewis behind a hidden attic entrance, nearly a week after she went missing. Douglas Irwin Shaw, 41, has been arrested and admitted responsibility for her murder, though authorities have not disclosed a motive or whether the two knew each other. Lewis was last seen Friday evening but wasn’t reported missing until Sunday; investigators connected her … Continue reading Missing woman’s body found behind secret attic entrance in Northern California home

Prosecutors hammer Charlie Kirk assassination suspect with ‘voluminous’ DNA, gun, text and rooftop evidence

Prosecutors in the Tyler Robinson case say they have gathered “voluminous” evidence against the accused shooter. Utah County Chief Deputy Attorney Chad Grunander emphasized the large amount of discovery and the goal of efficiently sharing it with the defense. Legal experts note that the prosecution’s focus on the volume of evidence signals a strong strategy, highlighting physical evidence, surveillance footage, the weapon tied to Robinson’s … Continue reading Prosecutors hammer Charlie Kirk assassination suspect with ‘voluminous’ DNA, gun, text and rooftop evidence

8 houses collapse over 3 days as hurricanes roar off East Coast

Eight unoccupied houses along North Carolina’s Outer Banks have collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean over about three days due to pounding surf from Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda. The first five homes fell on Sept. 30, followed by a sixth later that evening, a seventh on Oct. 1, and an eighth on Oct. 2. High tides and waves reaching 8 to 12 feet washed over dunes, … Continue reading 8 houses collapse over 3 days as hurricanes roar off East Coast

Judge denies Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s bid to reopen immigration case

An immigration judge in Maryland denied Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s request to reopen his case and seek asylum in the U.S., though he can appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals. Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national, was mistakenly deported earlier this year and later returned to face human smuggling charges, to which he pleaded not guilty. Despite showing credible evidence of gang threats in El Salvador, … Continue reading Judge denies Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s bid to reopen immigration case

Giant python makes slithering stop at In-N-Out Burger drive-thru

A python caused a surprise at an In-N-Out Burger drive-thru in Monrovia, California, when it was found by an employee on Monday, Sept. 29. Pasadena Humane assisted in rescuing the snake, which weighed 3.6 pounds and measured an estimated 3 to 4 feet long. The shelter described the python as “beautiful” and appearing well cared for, though its gender was initially unknown. Officials believe the … Continue reading Giant python makes slithering stop at In-N-Out Burger drive-thru

Munich airport reopens after drone sightings force closure

Munich Airport reopened on Friday after drone sightings forced its closure Thursday night, grounding at least 17 flights and diverting 15 more, affecting nearly 3,000 passengers. Departing flights were suspended, and arriving flights were redirected to nearby airports including Stuttgart, Nuremberg, Vienna, and Frankfurt. Authorities could not immediately determine the drones’ origin, type, or size, and Federal Police said the sightings occurred after dark. The … Continue reading Munich airport reopens after drone sightings force closure

Japan’s governing party is choosing a new leader Saturday to succeed Ishiba

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will select a new leader on Saturday to replace Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, with the winner expected to become the country’s next prime minister. Three frontrunners include a potential first female prime minister, the son of a former premier, and a veteran moderate. The new leader faces the immediate challenge of restoring public support, addressing rising prices, and stabilizing … Continue reading Japan’s governing party is choosing a new leader Saturday to succeed Ishiba

Thousands march in Greece against labor law changes

Thousands marched through Athens on Wednesday during a general strike that disrupted ferries, public transport, schools, hospitals, and other services across Greece. Protesters rallied against changes to labor laws allowing overtime shifts of up to 13 hours and a maximum of 48 hours per week, arguing the new rules make workers vulnerable to exploitation. Many demonstrators also waved Palestinian flags and voiced opposition to the … Continue reading Thousands march in Greece against labor law changes

Venezuela says it detected 5 US ‘combat planes’ flying 75km from its coast

Venezuela reported detecting five U.S. F-35 fighter jets flying near its Caribbean coast, which Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino called a “provocation” threatening national security. The jets were detected 75 kilometers (46 miles) from the coastline, well outside Venezuela’s 12-nautical-mile territorial waters, flying at 35,000 feet and 400 knots. The sighting was also reported by the crew of a nearby international airliner. The incident comes amid … Continue reading Venezuela says it detected 5 US ‘combat planes’ flying 75km from its coast

Thai hitman gets life sentence for murder of Cambodian opposition politician

A Thai court sentenced former marine Ekkalak Paenoi to life imprisonment for the January killing of former Cambodian opposition lawmaker Lim Kimya in Bangkok, after initially handing down the death penalty. Lim, 74, was shot hours after arriving from Cambodia with his wife and brother. Ekkalak, 41, confessed to the crime, prompting the sentence reduction, and was also ordered to pay 1.79 million baht ($55,162) … Continue reading Thai hitman gets life sentence for murder of Cambodian opposition politician

Kenya offers reward as anger grows over failure to arrest suspected serial killer

Kenyan police have offered a 1 million shilling ($7,700) reward for information leading to the arrest of suspected serial killer Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, more than a year after he escaped custody. Khalusha is accused of murdering over 40 women, whose mutilated bodies were found in a disused quarry in Nairobi. He escaped in August 2024 by cutting through a roof and scaling a perimeter wall, … Continue reading Kenya offers reward as anger grows over failure to arrest suspected serial killer

At Least 30 Dead and More Than 200 Injured After Church Scaffolding Collapses

At least 30 people were killed and more than 200 injured after scaffolding collapsed at Arerti Mariam Church in Amhara, Ethiopia, during an annual St. Mary celebration. Thousands of worshippers had gathered at the church north of Addis Ababa when the wooden structure gave way, with many still trapped under the rubble. Eyewitnesses said people had climbed the scaffolding to view the ceiling before it … Continue reading At Least 30 Dead and More Than 200 Injured After Church Scaffolding Collapses