Items from what was once called the “world’s largest time capsule,” sealed in 1975 in Nebraska, went on display Friday, attracting hundreds eager to see decades-old treasures. The capsule contained thousands of letters, personal mementos, a teal suit, and even a yellow Chevy Vega.  Though some items were damaged by moisture, most were preserved. The project was the vision of Harold Davisson, who wanted future … Continue reading ‘World’s largest’ time capsule opened in Nebraska 50 years later

Human remains were found at the site of a fireworks warehouse explosion near Esparto in Northern California, where seven people had been reported missing. The blast on Tuesday caused a large fire and forced cancellation of local Fourth of July events. Recovery and identification efforts are ongoing, and the cause is under investigation. The warehouse was operated by Devastating Pyrotechnics, CNN has reported. Separately, in … Continue reading Human remains located after California fireworks warehouse explosion

Tropical Storm Chantal is expected to make landfall in South Carolina early Sunday, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds, and the risk of flash flooding to the Carolinas. As of Saturday night, Chantal had 50 mph winds and was about 65 miles east of Charleston. Tropical storm warnings were issued along parts of the South and North Carolina coasts, CBS News has reported. Forecasters expect 2–4 inches of rain, … Continue reading Tropical Storm Chantal expected to make landfall in South Carolina

Chaos broke out at an ICE detention facility in Portland, Oregon, as hundreds of protesters clashed with officers while trying to storm holding cells. Police used tear gas, smoke bombs, and rubber bullets to disperse the crowd, declaring an unlawful assembly and making several arrests. The protest, part of a 28-day occupation, was sparked by President Trump’s signing of a $150 billion bill increasing border enforcement … Continue reading Carnage at Portland detention center as crowd tries to storm holding cells

Rescuers in central Texas continued searching Saturday for survivors of a historic flash flood that killed at least 51 people, including 15 children, with 27 girls still missing from Camp Mystic in Kerr County. The Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in 45 minutes, sweeping away homes and vehicles. Search teams used helicopters, boats, and drones, while rains and flash flood warnings persisted. Questions arose over … Continue reading Texas floods leave at least 51 dead, 27 girls missing

A group of Florida Democratic lawmakers was blocked Thursday from entering the Alligator Alcatraz immigrant detention facility in the Everglades, despite claiming legal authority for an official inspection. Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried criticized the DeSantis administration, questioning what they were trying to hide. Lawmakers said they had a responsibility to inspect conditions and prevent potential abuse, CBS News has reported. The facility, quickly … Continue reading Democratic lawmakers denied entry to Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention site

Severe overnight thunderstorms in the Northeast and South Texas killed several people and caused widespread damage ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. In Plainfield, New Jersey, two men died when a tree fell on their car, while nearby North Plainfield also reported one death. Thousands lost power across New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. In Texas, flooding from heavy rain caused fatalities and swept … Continue reading Deadly storms slam Northeast and South Texas

The Trump administration is deploying 200 Marines to Florida to support ICE deportation operations, following a request from the Department of Homeland Security. While the Marines will assist with immigration enforcement logistics, they are barred from direct contact with detainees. Similar deployments are planned for Louisiana and Texas, the New York Post has reported. The move follows last month’s deployment of 700 Marines to Los … Continue reading 200 Marines Deployed to Florida

The Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County, California, has rapidly grown to over 52,000 acres, becoming the state’s largest wildfire of 2025. Evacuation orders are in effect as the fire threatens structures and sends smoke across southern California. Fueled by hot, dry conditions ahead of the July Fourth holiday, the blaze is only 10% contained and is one of several burning statewide, Axios has … Continue reading Madre Fire explodes in size to become California’s biggest this year

Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Los Angeles for deportation to Mexico, where he faces an active arrest warrant for organized crime and arms trafficking linked to cartel activity. The former champion, who lost to Jake Paul on June 28, allegedly made false statements on his U.S. residency application about cartel connections. Chavez, a Mexican … Continue reading Julio Cesar Chavez Jr arrested by ICE agents over alleged cartel connections just days after Jake Paul fight