Florida man killed in bear attack at Glacier National Park

A Florida hiker, Anthony Pollio, 33, was found dead in Glacier National Park in Montana after going missing during a solo hike near Mount Brown Fire Lookout. Authorities believe he was killed in a surprise bear encounter, marking what may be the park’s first fatal bear attack since 1998. He was last heard from on May 3, and search teams discovered his body on May … Continue reading Florida man killed in bear attack at Glacier National Park

11 hospitalized in possible Miami boat explosion, officials say

Several people were injured after a possible boat explosion near the Haulover Sandbar in Miami, Florida, prompting a large emergency response on Saturday afternoon. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported 11 people to hospitals with burns and other serious injuries, and officials upgraded the incident to a mass casualty response due to the number of victims. Witnesses reported seeing people thrown from the boat and flames spreading … Continue reading 11 hospitalized in possible Miami boat explosion, officials say

Seattle beer garden employee found shot to death inside workplace 

Seattle police are investigating a homicide after a man in his early 20s was found dead from gunshot wounds inside the Growler Guys business in the Lake City neighborhood on Saturday morning. Employees discovered the victim, who worked there, when opening the restaurant around 9 a.m., and he was pronounced dead at the scene by firefighters. Authorities have not yet determined when the shooting occurred … Continue reading Seattle beer garden employee found shot to death inside workplace 

6 people found dead inside Texas railroad boxcar

Six bodies were found inside a train boxcar at a rail yard in Laredo, Texas, after a Union Pacific worker made the discovery near the US–Mexico border. Authorities confirmed there were no survivors, but the cause of death has not yet been determined and remains under investigation. Officials said emergency crews responded to the remote loading area, where the rail car is believed to have … Continue reading 6 people found dead inside Texas railroad boxcar

North Korean constitution now requires nuclear missile strike if Kim Jong Un is killed by foreign power

North Korea has revised its constitution to mandate an automatic nuclear missile strike if leader Kim Jong Un is killed or its nuclear command system is threatened. The change was reportedly made after the US-Israeli strikes that killed Iranian leaders, which North Korea viewed as a warning about “decapitation” attacks. Experts say the revision strengthens and formalizes an existing policy by placing it directly into … Continue reading North Korean constitution now requires nuclear missile strike if Kim Jong Un is killed by foreign power

Indonesian police arrest 321 foreigners in an operation to crack down on banned online gambling

Indonesian police arrested more than 300 foreign nationals in Jakarta during a major raid on an alleged online gambling operation linked to over 70 betting websites. Most of those detained were from Vietnam and China, while others came from several Southeast Asian countries, and many were accused of overstaying visitor visas. Authorities said the group operated in an organized structure with roles such as customer … Continue reading Indonesian police arrest 321 foreigners in an operation to crack down on banned online gambling

Car bomb attack and ambush in northwest Pakistan kill at least 21 police

At least 21 police officers were killed in northwestern Pakistan after a suicide car bombing and armed assault targeted a police post in Bannu district near the Afghan border. The attack was claimed by the militant alliance Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan, which reportedly used an explosives-filled vehicle, gunmen, and drones during the assault. The powerful explosion destroyed much of the checkpoint, leaving rubble, burned vehicles, and widespread … Continue reading Car bomb attack and ambush in northwest Pakistan kill at least 21 police

Iran threatens US sites in Middle East if tankers come under fire

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned they would attack US bases and ships in the Middle East if Iranian tankers are targeted again, following recent clashes in the Gulf of Oman. The threat came after US forces struck two Iranian tankers that Washington said violated its blockade, while Iran claimed its navy retaliated. Tensions also rose near Qatar after a cargo ship caught fire from an unknown … Continue reading Iran threatens US sites in Middle East if tankers come under fire

Bodies retrieved from Indonesian volcano after eruption kills 3 hikers

Rescuers on Indonesia’s Halmahera island recovered the bodies of two Singaporean hikers who were trapped after Mount Dukono erupted on Friday. The men, aged 30 and 27, were found near the body of an Indonesian female hiker close to the volcano’s crater. Rescue efforts were slowed by thick volcanic debris, dangerous terrain, and ongoing eruptions that continued to release ash and hot material. The three … Continue reading Bodies retrieved from Indonesian volcano after eruption kills 3 hikers

Rocket Lab joins Raytheon on space interceptor program for Golden Dome

Rocket Lab announced it has secured new Pentagon-related defense work tied to the Trump administration’s “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative and expanded U.S. efforts in hypersonic weapons testing. The company, which operates in the United States and New Zealand, is working with defense contractor Raytheon to develop technologies for a Space Force program focused on space-based missile interceptors. The initiative aims to create an orbital defense system capable of countering ballistic, … Continue reading Rocket Lab joins Raytheon on space interceptor program for Golden Dome

Vancouver approves 6-month delivery robot pilot program

Vancouver councillors have approved a six-month pilot program allowing food delivery robots to operate on sidewalks in downtown and Kitsilano starting this fall. The program, run by U.S.-based Serve Robotics, aims to test “last-mile” delivery using small electric robots already used in cities like Los Angeles. Supporters say the technology could reduce emissions, improve efficiency, and complement existing delivery services. Critics, including some officials and experts, warn … Continue reading Vancouver approves 6-month delivery robot pilot program

Cloudflare stock sinks 18% after earnings as company cuts 1,100 employees

Cloudflare reported strong first-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations for both revenue and profit, driven by 34% year-over-year revenue growth. Despite the positive results, shares dropped sharply after the company announced it would cut about 20% of its workforce, or more than 1,100 jobs, citing the impact of AI on its operations. CEO Matthew Prince said the shift to an “AI-first” model has fundamentally … Continue reading Cloudflare stock sinks 18% after earnings as company cuts 1,100 employees

Oil resumes rally as U.S.-Iran fire exchange rattles fragile ceasefire

Oil prices rose on Friday after the United States and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears that a fragile ceasefire between the two countries was breaking down. Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate both climbed as tensions threatened disruption to one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes. The flare-up came amid ongoing accusations from both sides and uncertainty over a possible U.S.–Iran peace … Continue reading Oil resumes rally as U.S.-Iran fire exchange rattles fragile ceasefire

Marco Rubio meets with Pope Leo after Trump’s criticism over Iran war

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo at the Vatican City for 45 minutes to discuss the Middle East amid rising tensions between the Trump administration and the pope over the Iran war. The meeting, described as “frank,” focused on peace, humanitarian aid, and religious freedom, and included an exchange of symbolic gifts. Relations between Washington and the Vatican have been strained after President Donald Trump publicly criticized … Continue reading Marco Rubio meets with Pope Leo after Trump’s criticism over Iran war

US trade court rules against Trump’s 10% global tariffs

A US trade court ruled that President Donald Trump’s 10% global tariffs were unlawful, saying they were not justified under the 1974 Trade Act used to impose them. The 2–1 decision sided with small businesses that challenged the tariffs, arguing the administration was bypassing a previous Supreme Court of the United States ruling limiting emergency trade powers. The court found the law Trump cited did not apply to … Continue reading US trade court rules against Trump’s 10% global tariffs

Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait

The United States and Iran exchanged fire late Thursday in the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides accusing the other of initiating the latest escalation, though President Donald Trump said a ceasefire still remains in effect. Iran claimed U.S. forces struck an oil tanker, another vessel, and coastal areas, while the U.S. said it responded to Iranian attacks on its naval ships with self-defence strikes. United States Central Command said it destroyed incoming Iranian … Continue reading Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait

Tennessee passes new congressional map likely to flip final Dem seat as protests erupt

Tennessee lawmakers passed a new congressional map that could eliminate the state’s only Democratic seat, setting up a likely 9–0 Republican delegation. The redistricting targets the 9th District, a majority-Black seat centered in Memphis, Tennessee, prompting concerns about reduced Black voter representation. Republicans say the changes reflect Tennessee’s increasingly conservative electorate, while Democrats argue the map is an example of gerrymandering that suppresses minority voices. The … Continue reading Tennessee passes new congressional map likely to flip final Dem seat as protests erupt

Southeast Asian leaders will reaffirm core values in veiled Mideast war rebuke

Association of Southeast Asian Nations leaders are preparing a contingency plan that emphasizes international law, sovereignty, and freedom of navigation as they meet for an ASEAN summit in the Philippines. The draft declaration also addresses regional risks from the Middle East war, including energy shortages, inflation, and disruptions to global trade. It calls for coordinated measures such as emergency fuel sharing, a regional power grid, and diversified … Continue reading Southeast Asian leaders will reaffirm core values in veiled Mideast war rebuke

USPS considers allowing people to ship handguns through the mail

A proposed Trump administration rule would allow handguns to be mailed through the United States Postal Service for the first time in nearly a century, reversing a 1927 law that restricted shipping concealable firearms. The Department of Justice argues the old ban is unconstitutional and that Americans should be able to mail firearms for lawful purposes like recreation and self-defense. United States Postal Service has proposed new regulations with safety … Continue reading USPS considers allowing people to ship handguns through the mail

Judge conditionally agrees to cancel Comey appearance in Trump threat case

A federal judge in North Carolina agreed to potentially cancel former FBI Director James Comey’s upcoming court appearance after he requested it be waived with support from the government. Comey had already made an initial appearance in Virginia and argued that federal rules allow only one such hearing, with the judge allowing cancellation if he formally submits a waiver. He faces charges related to a social media post showing seashells … Continue reading Judge conditionally agrees to cancel Comey appearance in Trump threat case

Tornadoes tear through Mississippi, damaging 400 homes and injuring multiple people

Multiple tornadoes struck central and western Mississippi on Wednesday, damaging about 400 homes and injuring at least 17 people, according to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. Authorities confirmed 14 tornadoes touched down, with the worst damage reported in Lamar and Lincoln counties, where hundreds of homes were affected. Emergency officials warned residents to avoid impacted areas as cleanup and damage assessments began, and no deaths … Continue reading Tornadoes tear through Mississippi, damaging 400 homes and injuring multiple people

Minneapolis man pleads guilty to syringe attack against Rep. Ilhan Omar

A Minnesota man, Anthony James Kazmierczak, pleaded guilty in federal court to assaulting Rep. Ilhan Omar after spraying vinegar at her during a January town hall event. He was quickly tackled before reaching her and Omar was not physically harmed. Kazmierczak had originally pleaded not guilty but changed his plea and now faces a potential prison sentence, likely between four and 14 months. He has been in … Continue reading Minneapolis man pleads guilty to syringe attack against Rep. Ilhan Omar

DeSantis acknowledges Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ may wind down operations

Ron DeSantis said the state may soon close “Alligator Alcatraz,” a controversial immigration detention center built in the Everglades as part of federal deportation efforts. He described the facility as temporary and a “bridge” while federal authorities expand capacity, though he did not give a specific closure date. The center, which processed thousands of undocumented migrants, has faced criticism over high costs, environmental concerns, and alleged mistreatment of … Continue reading DeSantis acknowledges Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ may wind down operations

Israel indicts Jewish man accused of attacking Christian nun in Jerusalem

Israel indicted a Jewish man for allegedly attacking a Catholic nun near Jerusalem’s Old City in what authorities described as a religiously motivated assault. The incident, captured on video, sparked international condemnation and added to concerns about rising harassment and violence against Christians and religious symbols in the region. Recent controversies have included Israeli soldiers damaging Christian statues in Lebanon and restrictions on Christian worship access in Jerusalem … Continue reading Israel indicts Jewish man accused of attacking Christian nun in Jerusalem

China condemns Japan’s first overseas ‘offensive missile’ test since WWII

China criticized Japan after Japanese forces fired a Type 88 anti-ship missile during joint military exercises with the US and the Philippines, calling it Japan’s first overseas “offensive missile” test since World War II. China accused Japan of abandoning its pacifist stance and accelerating “remilitarisation,” warning that growing military cooperation and weapons deployments threaten regional stability. Chinese officials also linked Japan’s actions to unresolved historical tensions from its wartime aggression in Asia and … Continue reading China condemns Japan’s first overseas ‘offensive missile’ test since WWII