A large explosion at the Valero refinery in Port Arthur sent smoke plumes into the air, prompting a temporary shelter-in-place for nearby residents. Mayor Charlotte Moses reported no injuries or fatalities, and emergency teams were working to contain the fire. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality deployed air monitoring equipment, and the shelter order was lifted nearly 12 hours after the blast. Residents reported a loud boom and shaking windows, while security cameras … Continue reading Large blast at Valero oil refinery in Texas sends smoke, flames into the air

Officials in Minnesota have sued the federal government, claiming they were blocked from investigating three shootings involving federal agents during an immigration operation. The lawsuit, led by Attorney General Keith Ellison, accuses the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security of withholding key evidence. State investigators say cooperation from federal agencies was initially promised but later abruptly cut off, preventing access to witnesses, crime scenes, and materials. The cases involve two … Continue reading Minnesota officials sue federal government over Renee Good, Alex Pretti investigations

Dayton Webber, a pioneering quadruple amputee athlete, has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Bradrick Wellsduring an argument inside a car in Maryland. Authorities say Webber allegedly shot Wells, disposed of his body, and fled before later being arrested in Charlottesville. Witnesses reported the incident to police, leading to a search and eventual capture. Webber, once celebrated for overcoming severe childhood illness to become a professional cornhole player, … Continue reading US quadruple amputee cornhole champion arrested on suspicion of murder

A Hawaii doctor is on trial for attempted murder after his wife, Arielle Konig, testified that he attacked her during a hike on Oahu in March 2025. She told the court that Gerhardt Konig tried to push her off a cliff, inject her with a syringe, and struck her repeatedly with a rock. Prosecutors say the attack was deliberate, while the defense claims he acted in self-defense after believing she tried to … Continue reading Wife of Maui doctor describes terrifying birthday hike at attempted murder trial

A series of deaths and disappearances involving U.S. scientists has raised concerns about a possible pattern, though no evidence confirms a connection. Retired General William Neil McCasland and NASA engineer Monica Jacinto Reza both vanished while hiking in the Southwest, while three other scientists were recently killed or found dead. Some speculation links their advanced research—ranging from fusion energy to aerospace technology—to conspiracy theories about UFOs, but these claims remain unproven. … Continue reading 5 missing scientists working on futuristic metal for rocket engines and ties to UFO programs, alarms officials

A wedding at the Preserve at Chocorua in Tamworth, New Hampshire turned chaotic when a floor collapsed, sending nearly 70 of the 144 guests into the basement. Six adults were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and multiple others received treatment on-site, while first responders and guests helped those trapped under debris. The incident occurred on March 21 in the venue’s Sap House building, which may have … Continue reading Multiple people injured after floor collapsed at NH wedding venue

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a leading Republican gubernatorial candidate, launched an investigation into California’s November 2025 Proposition 50 election, claiming a third-party group found tens of thousands of excess votes. California elections officials, including Secretary of State Shirley Weber, have dismissed the allegations, saying Bianco lacks authority and expertise to oversee elections. The Riverside Election Integrity Team argued the vote tally discrepancies justified a … Continue reading California sheriff seizes 650,000 ballots in defiance of state officials over election count dispute