A 50-year-old man from San Angelo, Texas, died while hiking in the Grand Canyon after being found unresponsive on the Bright Angel Trail, about 100 feet from the trailhead. Bystanders and emergency personnel attempted CPR, but resuscitation efforts failed. The hiker had been attempting to reach the rim after staying overnight at Havasupai Gardens. This marks the third death in the Grand Canyon in the … Continue reading 3rd hiker dies in Grand Canyon in last 3 weeks

In February, a junior Navy sailor attempted to access President Biden’s medical records three times using the military’s Genesis Medical Health System database but failed each time, the U.S. Navy confirmed to CBS News. The sailor, whose identity remains undisclosed, faced administrative discipline following an investigation that concluded in late April. Based at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, the sailor is a member of the Navy’s hospital … Continue reading Navy sailor tried to access Biden’s medical records multiple times

In a July 9, 2024, press release, Avril Haines, the director of national intelligence, revealed that the U.S. intelligence community has observed actors tied to Iran’s government posing as activists online. These actors are encouraging protests and providing financial support to protesters. Haines stated that this disclosure aims to inform the public about foreign efforts to influence U.S. democratic processes. Haines highlighted that in recent … Continue reading Iran Paid Anti-Israel Protesters in America, US Government claims

Two deputy U.S. Marshals, thought to be guarding Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s home in Washington, D.C., shot a suspected carjacker last week, officials reported. The incident occurred around 1:15 a.m. on July 5, when 18-year-old Kentrell Flowers allegedly approached one of the deputies’ cars and pointed a gun at the officer. In response, the Marshal fired four shots, hitting Flowers in the mouth. Flowers … Continue reading Justice Sotomayor’s Bodyguard Shoots Suspected Carjacker Outside Her Home

Soaring heat returned to Houston on Tuesday, worsening conditions for millions without power after Hurricane Beryl hit Texas. Residents struggled to find places to cool off and refuel, as extended outages strained the city. Frustration grew over Houston’s inability to withstand a storm less powerful than previous ones, prompting questions about the preparedness of the city’s power utility. Texas’ lieutenant governor announced that a sports … Continue reading Frustrations mount in Houston heat after Beryl moves on and leaves millions without power

Thirteen hikers were rescued from a wildfire zone near Tahoe National Forest in Northern California’s Placer County on Monday. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office initiated a search after discovering their vehicles near the area where the Royal Fire started on Sunday afternoon. A search-and-rescue helicopter located the group early Monday morning, and plans were made to hike them out with rescue crews. The hikers, aged … Continue reading Rescue underway for 13 hikers trapped in fire zone near Lake Tahoe

Since Wednesday evening, 109 people have been shot in Chicago, with 19 fatalities during the extended Fourth of July holiday weekend. Superintendent Larry Snelling and Mayor Brandon Johnson have called for accountability for those responsible. Despite adjustments like canceling police off days, Snelling emphasized the need for community cooperation to address the violence. Mayor Johnson, who returned to the city for a community rally, called … Continue reading Chicago: 109 shot, 19 fatally, in citywide holiday weekend violence

Skaters raced down Church Street in San Francisco on Saturday night, performing their annual “hill bomb” event near Dolores Park. Despite efforts by SFPD to stop the event by placing barricades on Dolores Street, skaters simply moved to Church Street. Police were present but did not intervene and even closed the street for the skaters. Last year, attempts by SFPD to stop the hill bomb … Continue reading Skaters move San Francisco ‘hill bomb’ 2 streets over after police barricade original location

A motorcyclist died of suspected heat exposure, and another was hospitalized for severe heat illness amid record temperatures at Death Valley National Park, California, on Saturday. The deceased motorcyclist’s identity and the hospitalized patient’s condition were not disclosed. The Inyo County Coroner’s Office has not provided further information. Four other riders in the group were treated for heat stress at the scene, according to National … Continue reading Motorcyclist dies of suspected heat exposure in Death Valley amid record-setting temperatures

Hurricane Beryl hit southeast Texas, causing at least two deaths and leaving over two million people without power. Initially a category one hurricane, Beryl was downgraded to a tropical storm after landfall on Monday morning. The storm brought destructive winds, heavy rain, and life-threatening storm surges, prompting nearly 1,000 flight cancellations at Houston’s largest airport. Officials warned residents not to underestimate the storm, which had … Continue reading Two dead as Beryl slams Texas leaving millions without power