A federal judge has ruled that prosecutors must return evidence seized from Daniel Richman, a former attorney for James Comey, in the dismissed criminal case against the former FBI director. The ruling allows the DOJ to keep a copy of the files with the court and seek a new warrant if they wish to pursue them again. Richman had sued to prevent the use of … Continue reading Judge says James Comey evidence was wrongfully retained
Three months after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the Justice Department is weighing whether to bring federal charges against the suspect, Tyler Robinson, potentially under a novel theory that the killing constituted an anti-Christian hate crime. Robinson already faces multiple state charges in Utah, including aggravated murder, and prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty. Some federal prosecutors have pushed back, arguing the … Continue reading DOJ weighs novel federal hate crime case against Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer
Police say a father and son carried out a mass shooting during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, killing 16 people, including the father, and injuring dozens. Authorities identified the suspects as a 50-year-old licensed gun owner and his 24-year-old son, who remains in critical but stable condition, and said no additional suspects are being sought. The attack occurred during the “Chanukah By … Continue reading Bondi Beach shooting gunmen who killed 15 were father and son
Director and actor Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, 68, were found dead Sunday afternoon in their Brentwood home, and authorities are investigating the case as an apparent homicide. Los Angeles Fire Department responders discovered the couple around 3:30 p.m., and the Reiner family later confirmed their deaths, asking for privacy. The LAPD’s Robbery Homicide Division is leading the investigation, with no … Continue reading Rob Reiner and wife found dead in apparent homicide at California home
Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old charged with killing far-right activist Charlie Kirk, made his first in-person court appearance as his attorneys push to limit media access. Judge Tony Graf is weighing Robinson’s right to a fair trial against the public’s interest in open proceedings, while prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty. Robinson appeared in court restrained and in formal attire, with prior rules allowing him … Continue reading Accused Charlie Kirk killer makes first in-person court appearance
The US Navy has submitted recommendations to the Pentagon regarding potential punishments for Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly for participating in a video urging troops to refuse illegal orders. The Pentagon’s Office of General Counsel is reviewing the recommendations, though the details of the report have not been made public. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth requested advice from the Navy on possible actions, which could range from … Continue reading Navy delivers report to Hegseth on potential punishment for Sen. Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video
A federal grand jury in Alexandria, Virginia, declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on alleged mortgage-fraud charges, marking the second failed indictment attempt in a week after another grand jury in Norfolk also rejected the case. James and her attorney, Abbe Lowell, accused the Justice Department of pursuing a politically motivated effort driven by President Trump. Lowell noted that both career prosecutors … Continue reading Second grand jury refuses to indict NY Attorney General Letitia James
The United States seized a Venezuelan oil tanker carrying about 1.1 million barrels of sanctioned crude, prompting Nicolás Maduro to denounce the move as “piracy” and issue fiery threats against Washington. Donald Trump defended the operation, saying the vessel was taken “for a very good reason” and implying the U.S. would keep the oil. The dramatic commando raid marked the first U.S. seizure of a … Continue reading Maduro vows to ‘break America’s teeth’ after US seizes Venezuelan ship
SpaceX launched a new batch of 27 Starlink satellites early Wednesday, marking the company’s 160th Falcon 9 flight of 2025. The launch took place at 6:40 a.m. EST from Vandenberg Space Force Base, with the satellites deployed into low Earth orbit just over an hour later. The Falcon 9 first stage completed its 18th flight, landing safely on the droneship Of Course I Still Love … Continue reading SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from California on 160th Falcon 9 flight of the year
Residents in western Washington began evacuating Wednesday as an atmospheric river brought heavy rains, swelling rivers toward record levels and threatening catastrophic flooding. The Skagit River, which runs through Mount Vernon and the agricultural valley north of Seattle, is expected to crest at 47 feet in Concrete Thursday and 41 feet in Mount Vernon Friday, potentially surpassing floodwalls and levees. Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson declared … Continue reading Washington state braces for dangerous flooding as thousands could face evacuation orders
The Trump administration is expanding militarized operations along the southern U.S. border by transferring most of California’s border with Mexico to Navy control. The new zone stretches from the Arizona state line to the Otay Mountain Wilderness, covering the Imperial Valley and border communities like Tecate. Since April, similar zones in New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona have allowed troops to apprehend immigrants and enforce trespassing … Continue reading Trump administration adds militarized zone in California along southern US border
A federal judge in California, Charles Breyer, blocked the Trump administration from deploying California National Guard troops in Los Angeles and ordered control returned to Governor Gavin Newsom. The ruling challenges the administration’s efforts to federalize roughly 300 Guardsmen under Title 10 for immigration enforcement, citing no evidence that federal law execution was hindered. Breyer criticized the administration for effectively creating a “national police force” … Continue reading Judge blocks Trump administration from deploying California National Guard members in Los Angeles
A 47-year-old man was killed after being struck by a snowplow at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport Tuesday evening. The incident occurred shortly after 7:30 p.m. in a parking lot near Terminal 2 used by the catering company LSG Sky Chefs, during light snow and temperatures in the upper 20s. The victim’s identity has not been released, and the Minnesota State Patrol is assisting with the … Continue reading Man struck, killed by snowplow at Minneapolis–Saint Paul airport
A federal judge in New York, Richard Berman, granted the Justice Department’s request to unseal grand jury records from Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 sex trafficking case. The decision follows last month’s passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which requires the DOJ to release all records related to Epstein while protecting victims’ identities and sensitive information. Berman emphasized that disclosure must not compromise the privacy or … Continue reading New York judge orders release of Jeffrey Epstein grand jury records from 2019 case
Ukraine provided the Trump administration with a detailed, point-by-point response to the latest draft of the U.S. 20-point peace plan on Wednesday. The plan, which includes significant territorial concessions, has put pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to act quickly. Zelensky’s adviser Rustem Umerov sent the response to Jared Kushner after consultations with European allies, including France, Germany, and the U.K., proposing amendments to make … Continue reading Ukraine officially responds to U.S. peace plan under pressure from Trump
Oracle shares dropped 11% in extended trading after the company reported quarterly revenue below expectations, despite strong demand for its AI infrastructure. The company posted $16.87 billion in revenue, up 14% year-over-year, with cloud revenue reaching $7.98 billion and cloud infrastructure up 68%, but software revenue fell 3%, missing estimates. Oracle’s remaining performance obligations soared 438% to $523 billion, boosted by commitments from major clients … Continue reading Oracle plummets 11% on weak revenue, pushing down AI stocks like Nvidia and CoreWeave
Coca-Cola announced that Chief Operating Officer Henrique Braun will succeed James Quincey as CEO on March 31, while Quincey will become executive chairman. Quincey, 60, has led the company since 2017, overseeing bottling refranchising, pandemic strategies, and a push toward healthier beverages. Braun, 57, who joined Coke in 1996, became COO earlier this year and will focus on global growth, consumer needs, and technology improvements. … Continue reading Coca-Cola taps COO Henrique Braun to replace James Quincey as CEO in 2026
A parent of a Kentucky State University student, 48-year-old Jacob Lee Bard, has been charged with murder after an on-campus shooting killed one student and critically injured another. The incident occurred Tuesday at Whitney M. Young Jr. Hall in Frankfort, where Bard fired shots at the students, killing 19-year-old De’Jon Fox and critically wounding a second student. Bard, from Evansville, Indiana, was arrested immediately by … Continue reading Parent of student charged in shooting that killed teen at Kentucky State University
Eight Anaheim High School running team students were injured Wednesday afternoon when a suspected DUI driver struck them at an intersection. The students, aged 16 to 17, were waiting at Harbor Boulevard and W. North Street around 3 p.m. when a red Toyota veered off the road and hit them. Three students were immediately hospitalized, with one reported in critical condition. The 27-year-old driver was … Continue reading 8 Anaheim High School running team members struck by suspected DUI driver, police say
Chinese astronauts on the Shenzhou 21 mission conducted an eight-hour spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station on December 9 to inspect and maintain equipment. During the EVA, they photographed cracks in the Shenzhou 20 capsule’s windows, installed a space debris protection system, and replaced the cover of a temperature control adapter. The damage to Shenzhou 20 was caused by a space junk strike, making it … Continue reading Chinese astronauts inspect damaged Shenzhou 20 spacecraft during 8-hour spacewalk
Brazil’s lower house of Congress passed a bill that could reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence for attempting a coup, along with sentences for over 1,000 others involved in the January 8, 2023, attacks on government buildings. The vote sparked chaos, with a left-wing congressman protesting, a physical altercation involving police and journalists, and live coverage temporarily cut. Opponents criticized the bill as … Continue reading Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies passes bill to lower Bolsonaro’s sentence
Bolivian authorities arrested former President Luis Arce on charges of breach of duty and financial misconduct linked to alleged embezzlement during his time as economy minister under Evo Morales. The arrest comes a month after conservative President Rodrigo Paz took office, ending 20 years of socialist rule. Officials said the move demonstrates the new government’s commitment to combating corruption at the highest levels. Arce is … Continue reading Former Bolivian President Arce arrested in corruption investigation
President Trump has launched the “Trump Gold Card,” offering fast-tracked U.S. visas to wealthy foreigners who pay at least $1 million, with businesses paying $2 million to sponsor employees. The card promises rapid residency and a direct path to citizenship for qualified applicants, with a $15,000 non-refundable processing fee and an upcoming $5 million “platinum” version offering tax benefits. The scheme targets high-level professionals who … Continue reading Trump launches $1m ‘gold card’ immigration visas
NASA has lost contact with its Maven spacecraft, which has orbited Mars since 2014, after it failed to communicate following its passage behind the planet. Maven, launched in 2013, studies Mars’ upper atmosphere and its interaction with the solar wind, helping explain how the planet lost much of its atmosphere over time. The spacecraft also serves as a communication relay for the Curiosity and Perseverance … Continue reading NASA loses contact with its Maven spacecraft orbiting Mars for the past decade
The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 3.5%-3.75%, reflecting a “hawkish cut” amid internal divisions, with three members voting against the decision. Chair Jerome Powell emphasized a cautious approach, saying the Fed is well-positioned to monitor economic developments before making further moves, while the dot plot shows only limited rate cuts expected in 2026 and 2027. The committee … Continue reading Divided Fed approves third rate cut this year, sees slower pace ahead
