A tragic incident at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas resulted in the death of Capt. John Robertson, an Air Force instructor pilot. While performing ground operations in a T-6A Texan II aircraft on Monday, Robertson was unexpectedly ejected from the plane, sustaining severe injuries. Despite efforts to save him, Robertson succumbed to his injuries early Tuesday morning. Col. Mitchell J. Cok, the acting wing … Continue reading Air Force pilot dies after aircraft ejection seat goes off while on the ground

Governor Greg Abbott of Texas issued a full pardon to Daniel Perry, a former US army sergeant convicted of murder for fatally shooting an armed demonstrator during the 2020 protests against police violence and racial injustice. Abbott’s decision came shortly after the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles unanimously recommended the pardon and the restoration of Perry’s firearms rights. Perry, who had been serving a … Continue reading Texas governor pardons man who killed Black Lives Matter protester in 2020

Residents of Peapack-Gladstone in Somerset County, New Jersey, are outraged by a new plan to reduce the Canada goose population by euthanizing the birds. The town council decided in March to allow federal officials to carry out the plan after several failed attempts to manage the geese, which are causing pollution problems in Liberty Park’s pond and walkways. Mayor Mark Corigliano noted the pond is … Continue reading NJ residents outraged over town’s plan to exterminate goose population

In an interview with CBS’s “60 Minutes,” Pope Francis described his conservative critics within the U.S. Roman Catholic Church as having a “suicidal attitude.” He defined a conservative as someone who clings to the past and refuses to look beyond it. The Pope emphasized the difference between valuing tradition and being trapped in a rigid, dogmatic mindset, NDTV has reported. Since his election in 2013, … Continue reading Pope Francis slams American Catholic conservatives: ‘Suicidal attitude’

In St. Petersburg, Florida, an unusual domestic battery incident involved an 18-year-old, Damian Kasten, who allegedly threw a soiled adult diaper at his brother, hitting him in the chest. The altercation started over ongoing domestic issues, escalating when Kasten, who is paralyzed but uses his upper body for mobility, damaged walls and became aggressive. His brother and a witness carried him outside for safety and … Continue reading Man Busted For Battery With Dirty Diaper

Following a barge collision with the Pelican Island Bridge on Wednesday morning, one lane of the bridge connecting Pelican Island to Galveston is now open. However, access to Pelican Island by vehicle remains restricted. Galveston County Judge Mark Henry has announced plans to evacuate stranded individuals on the island via boat. Although there were no reported injuries, two crew members fell overboard during the collision … Continue reading Galveston bridge collapse: Pelican Island Bridge hit by barge

The FBI and Department of Homeland Security recently issued a warning about potential threats from foreign terrorist organizations targeting LGBTQ+ events during Pride Month, held annually in June. The warning stems from concerns about the heightened risk of anti-LGBTQ+ violence and extremism. Specifically, the agencies mentioned groups like ISIS exploiting Pride events to incite or carry out violence. This advisory comes as the eighth anniversary … Continue reading FBI warns of ISIS terror in Pride Month