Country music star Garth Brooks has been accused of sexual assault and battery in a lawsuit filed by a “Jane Roe,” who claims she was his hairstylist and makeup artist. The lawsuit, filed in California, alleges Brooks raped her during a 2019 work trip and repeatedly exposed himself, made sexual comments, and sent explicit messages. Brooks has denied the allegations, calling them extortion, and said … Continue reading Garth Brooks accused of sexual assault and battery in lawsuit from hair-and-makeup artist 

The entire Chicago Board of Education will resign, according to Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office, as the city prepares for its first-ever elected school board. Voters will choose 10 members while the mayor appoints another 10 plus the board chair, creating a 21-member hybrid board. State Rep. Will Guzzardi, who championed the idea, called it a milestone for political accountability in schools. As early voting starts, … Continue reading Entire Chicago Board of Education resigning

The U.S. military criticized Russia for an “unsafe” encounter on Sept. 23, when a Russian Su-35 fighter jet dangerously cut off an Air Force F-16 in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). The F-16, assigned to NORAD, was intercepting a Russian aircraft when the Su-35 sharply cut in front, coming within feet of it. The incident follows increased Russian incursions into the ADIZ and … Continue reading Russian fighter jet flies within feet of US F-16 near Alaska

During a court hearing, prosecutors indicated that additional charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams are “possible,” and more defendants are “likely” to be added. Adams, who has pleaded not guilty to charges of soliciting and accepting illegal foreign contributions, is accused of tampering with witnesses and creating false records to cover up bribes. The investigation, which began before he became mayor, unearthed evidence linked … Continue reading Additional charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams ‘possible,’ prosecutor says

The U.S. Marshals Service announced that Operation North Star, a months-long nationwide mission, led to the arrest of over 3,400 violent fugitives wanted for murder, rape, and robbery. The operation, covering 10 metro areas in the Midwest, Southwest, and Southeast, resulted in 216 homicide suspects, 803 assault suspects, and 482 weapons offenders being taken into custody. Notable arrests include fugitives wanted for statutory rape, drive-by … Continue reading Feds arrest thousands of violent fugitives in sweeping operation

Up to 1,000 active-duty soldiers have been deployed to assist with Hurricane Helene relief efforts in western North Carolina, where many communities remain cut off due to catastrophic flooding. These troops, from the XVIII Airborne Corps at Fort Liberty, will join the North Carolina National Guard to deliver essential supplies and clear debris. President Biden expressed his support, emphasizing the urgency of the mission, Spectrum … Continue reading Active duty troops deploy to NC mountain

The death toll from Hurricane Helene has risen to 182, making it the deadliest U.S. storm since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. North Carolina has been hit hardest, with 91 fatalities, while South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and Virginia also reported deaths. Among the victims are first responders, including firefighters and a sheriff’s captain, who died in flood-related incidents. Hundreds remain missing, particularly in North Carolina, … Continue reading Hurricane Helene death toll reaches 182, deadliest storm since Katrina