A former employee of an Arkansas mortuary services provider has pleaded guilty to transporting stolen body parts across state lines and conspiracy to commit mail fraud. The announcement was made by an Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, Jonathan D. Ross, on April 25 in a Department of Justice (DOJ) press release. Candace Chapman […]

Georgia is experiencing a wave of mass protests over controversial proposed legislation in the country. Located where the European and Asian continents meet, the former Soviet republic’s ruling “Georgian Dream Party” reintroduced plans in mid-April to pass a “foreign influence law,” French news outlet AFP reported. Critics say the proposed law closely resembles Russian legislation […]

A tornado in the Chinese city of Guangzhou has killed at least five people. Another 33 were injured, Chinese state media reported. The tornado reportedly hit the Guangdong Province capital in the south of the country at around 3 p.m. Local time (2 a.m. EST) on Saturday, according to China’s official Xinhua news agency. Xinhua […]

Students at several college campuses across the United States, who have been protesting the Israel-Hamas war, dug in as police moved in to clear them, with dozens of demonstrators being arrested. Protesters are demanding the schools cut all financial ties with Israel, in addition to divesting from companies they claim are enabling the conflict. Since […]

A Florida man has been arrested and charged after he was caught pointing lasers directly at incoming aircraft, causing a pilot to experience the blinding rays the device was emitting. The man had allegedly been engaging in the “hobby” of pointing lasers at aircraft for several months. This follows reports of a JetBlue pilot, who […]

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on April 24 that Boeing must meet a government mandate to address systemic quality-control issues. The plane manufacturer has to comply with the mandate within 90 days in order to increase production on its 737 MAX airplanes. Several Boeing 737 MAXs have experienced safety issues in recent months. Mr. […]

New regulations on food labeling may soon be coming to New York City. A new law, set to come into effect later this year, could see warning labels placed next to sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants and coffee shops across the city. The law specifically targets food businesses with 15 or more storefronts. […]

In a recent interview, former “NCIS” star Lucas Black said he prioritizes faith above his Hollywood success. While talking to Fox News about his new movie “Unsung Hero,” Mr. Black emphasized the importance of always putting God and Family above his professional success. “This is one that’s a story that is about faith and family. […]

A suspect has been arrested for the alleged kidnapping of a woman caught on a doorbell camera. The woman was also found safe. The video showed a woman ringing the doorbell of a property near Southeast 32nd Avenue and E. Main Street before a man ran up to her and grabbed her as she screamed […]

This week saw “The Simpsons” kill off a long-standing supporting character who, while never taking a prominent role in the series, has featured on the show for almost 35 years. Larry the Barfly, one of the serially intoxicated characters on the show—and typically seen next to fellow drunk Barney Gumble at the bar in Moe’s […]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asserted his opposition to any potential sanctions on Israel’s military following a media report that Washington was considering implementing such measures in light of allegations of human rights violations by Israel. According to Axios, the proposed sanctions apply specifically to Israel’s Netzah Yehuda battalion, which operates in the West […]

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has highlighted the advancements the United States has made in semiconductor manufacturing, and said she believes American and Taiwanese manufacturers have now “out-innovated” China. Ms. Raimondo, who previously served as the Democratic governor of Rhode Island, has been spearheading efforts to advance the technology—a strategic measure repeatedly pushed by the Biden […]

An unusually hot summer has been predicted for most of the United States this year, according to weather forecasters. Warmer-than-average temperatures are expected from June through August. A summer forecast map released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on April 18 shows most of the United States bathed in shades of red or […]

NASA has warned that China could be disguising secret military operations as civilian programs in an attempt to take over parts of the moon. “We believe that a lot of their so-called civilian space program is a military program,” the space agency’s administrator Bill Nelson said. “And I think, in effect, we are in a race.” […]

Google fired 28 employees after the protests held across two of the company’s offices on April 16. The employees had staged the protests over Google’s association with the Israeli government, which involves cloud-computing services known as “Project Nimbus.” The company alerted the police after sit-in protests at offices in New York and Sunnyvale, California, which […]

Google is facing a civil lawsuit from a group of Japanese doctors over false information posted on the company’s Google Maps app. The lawsuit, which was filed in Tokyo District Court on April 18, is seeking 1.4 million yen—which equates to almost $9,500 in damages for over 60 medical professionals, who have claimed the company […]

Students from several schools in a Utah school district have staged a protest against “furries” who growled and bit them at school. The students said previous complaints about the situation were ignored by school officials. Videos from the protest showed dozens of children outside the school, holding signs and banners. Adam Bartholomew, a live streamer, […]

A high school student in North Carolina has been charged after he allegedly slapped a teacher multiple times across the face during an altercation in the school classroom. The incident happened on April 15 inside Parkland High School in Winston-Salem when the unnamed student lashed out in rage at the teacher during an expletive-laden rant, […]

New legislation has been introduced to stop cobalt, which is extracted or processed with the use of child or forced labor in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), from entering the U.S. market. The legislation, HR 7891, was introduced on April 16 by Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), who is also the Chair of the House […]

Google employees in two different office locations staged protests against the company over its involvement with the Israeli government. Google signed a billion-dollar contract with Israel in 2021. The contract, known as Nimbus, operates jointly with Amazon and offers cloud computing services to the U.S. ally. The protesters organized the sit-ins across Google’s Sunnyvale, California, […]

A Pennsylvania judge has ruled that Amish Lancaster County farmer Amos Miller can sell his products out-of-state, striking down a previous motion by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, which would have restricted the sale of his products at any location. Judge Thomas Sponaugle ruled on April 12 that regulated milk sales only apply state-wide and […]

The discovery of the body of a missing Israeli teen sparked the most intense confrontations between Israeli settlers in the West Bank and Palestinians since the start of the conflict. The missing teen was reportedly killed in a terrorist attack, according to Israel’s army. According to witnesses, a number of Palestinian communities were attacked as […]

Argentina’s recently-elected President Javier Milei has announced that his relationship with actress and comedian Fátima Flórez has ended. Mr. Milei made the announcement on the X social media platform, where he publicly stated that he and Ms. Flórez were ending their relationship as a result of their conflicting work schedules. The split was amicable, he […]

After more than half a year, negotiations between Israel and the Islamist terrorist group Hamas remain deadlocked. Hamas recently rejected a ceasefire proposal by Israel, stating on April 13 that the response to last week’s proposal was being handed to mediators in Egypt and Qatar. “It has been over a week since the Cairo meeting […]

Over 50 convicted sex offenders have been apprehended by Del Rio Sector Border Patrol in just over half a year, according to Chief Patrol Agent Robert Danley. “Since October 1, 2023, Del Rio Sector Border Patrol agents have apprehended 54 convicted sex offenders after illegally crossing the border and attempting to evade law enforcement,” Mr. […]

Instagram is taking new measures to protect young people from sexual exploitation and exposure by including a feature that will automatically blur nudity in direct messages. In an effort to fight sexual scams and other forms of “image abuse,” the social media platform is testing out new features, according to Instagram’s blog on April 11. […]

A new study, which aims to determine whether poverty-stricken mothers who have been accused of child neglect could improve if they are given extra income, is being introduced by researchers from Harvard Law School’s Access to Justice Lab, according to a report by The Washington Post. The study is specifically aimed at establishing whether providing […]

Toronto’s Jontay Porter could be facing a permanent ban from the NBA if it is found that he placed wagers on the league—and particularly on himself, according to NBA commissioner Adam Silver. The Toronto Raptors forward is currently under investigation after accusations of multiple instances of gambling-related irregularities started to surface. Since the start of […]

Thousands of infantry weapons, along with thousands of rounds of ammunition, have been shipped to Ukraine, the U.S. military confirmed. The U.S. military previously seized the munitions as Iran was shipping it to supply Houthi terrorists more than a year ago. The arms were sent last week as the latest military assistance by the Biden […]

Police in California have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with a homicide in January that saw another man mutilated inside his car. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office announced on April 5 that they had arrested the man for the murder of 25-year-old Fraylee Hernandez, of Mendota. Police have not yet released the identity of the […]

Police were alerted after another discovery of human remains in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in less than a week. It follows the discovery of a human leg inside a Milwaukee area park last week. Police were called to the scene on April 5 at around 10 p.m. The Sheriff’s office later confirmed to Fox News that human […]

Louisiana State University (LSU) football coach Brian Landry has backed Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry’s (R) push for a policy requiring student-athletes to be present during the national anthem. It comes after the LSU’s women’s basketball team was criticized recently for not attending “The Star-Spangled Banner” before its game against Iowa last week. In an interview […]

Former President Donald Trump has taken a public stance on when he believes abortions should be banned. He had previously declined to publicly disclose his position on the issue—one that could play a crucial role in the outcome of the upcoming presidential election. The former president made the announcement on Truth Social on April 8, […]

A historic Powerball win saw all six numbers matched, on top of a single ticket scoring the fourth-largest jackpot of over $1.3 billion in the game’s history. Powerball announced the winning numbers for April 6: 44, 27, 52, 22, 69 and Powerball 9. The winning ticket came out of Oregon, with final ticket sales pushing […]

Former New York mayor and Trump-attorney Rudy Giuliani will be allowed to remain in his Florida condo for the time being. A New York bankruptcy judge ruled on April 4 that Mr. Giuliani will not be forced to sell his Palm Beach estate, as demanded in a motion filed by his creditors. Mr Giuliani declared […]

Fast food chain McDonald’s has announced that it will buy back its Israeli franchise amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The company announced on April 4 that Omri Padan, the CEO and owner of Israeli company Alonyal Limited, would be selling its license back to McDonald’s. “For more than 30 years, Alonyal Limited has […]

A recent bill proposed by Wisconsin Republicans that would have banned biological male athletes in high school from competing in girl’s sports has been rejected by the state governor. Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vetoed the bill on April 2 in the Capitol, surrounded by Democratic lawmakers, LGBT advocates, the mayor of Madison, and others. […]

Prosecutors in Michigan will seek between 10 to 15 years of prison time for two parents whose son was responsible for a school shooting that killed four students at Oxford High School in 2021. James and Jennifer Crumbley are the first parents in the U.S. to be held criminally liable for a school shooting. Both […]

Disney has scored a huge victory in a proxy battle against a group of activist investors who were coveting seats on the company’s executive board. The shareholder vote at Disney’s annual shareholder meeting saw nominees put forward by Trian Fund Management and Blackwells Capital defeated by a substantial margin over Disney’s board of directors, in […]

Elon Musk’s social media platform X announced on April 2 that it has appointed a new head of safety. The company’s decision came after the company’s previous safety leader resigned just seven months into the role. Kylie McRoberts, who has worked for the social media giant for nearly four years, will be taking over the […]

Georgia lawmakers have approved a bill with new rules for challenging voters and for qualifying for the state’s presidential ballot. The measure was approved on March 28 by a vote of 101 to 73 in the House and 33-22 in the Senate. Senate Bill 189, which could potentially have a strong impact on the 2024 […]

A recent report by the Center for Immigration Studies shows that out of the more than 50 million total immigrants in the United States, nearly 14 million are illegally in the country. Overall, the number of foreign-born or immigrant population (legal and illegal) has risen by nearly 6.5 million since President Joe Biden took office, […]

Elon Musk has received praise from Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) for bringing attention to a united opposition from Senate Democrats over his proposed amendment to stop federal funding of charter flights for illegal immigrants. The senator made the comments on March 27 on Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom,” hosted by Bill Hemmer and Dana Perino. Mr. […]

Pillow manufacturer MyPillow has been ordered to vacate the suburban Minneapolis warehouse, which the company previously used. The decision was made by a judge on March 27, however, the company’s founder, Mike Lindell, said that the eviction is merely a formality due to the landlord wanting the property back. Mr. Lindell told the Associated Press […]

Costco is to set to make changes about who can eat at its food courts. The retailer will start implementing new rules that will require patrons to present a membership card when purchasing food. Costco has started ramping up its approach in recent months, ensuring that only members can take advantage of its many bargain […]

A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City bound for Amsterdam had to cut its journey short on March 24 after the plane experienced technical trouble mid-air. The plane got as far as the Montana-North Dakota boundary after pilots became aware of a missing panel behind one of the two engines. The panel reportedly […]

Fast-food chain Chick-Fil-A has taken a massive U-turn, backtracking on a previous pledge to not use antibiotics in its livestock production citing decisions by poultry producer Tyson Foods. The company made the pledge, branded “no antibiotics ever” (NAE) around a decade ago, after evidence surfaced that the use of antibiotics in livestock can contribute to […]

The legal battle between former “Love is Blind” cast member Renee Poche and the show’s production company took a new turn when a Superior Court judge denied Ms. Poche’s request for a preliminary injunction. The decision came on March 22, when the judge granted the company’s motion to compel arbitration. “The motion to compel arbitration […]

A California federal judge ruled that Reps. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) can proceed with their lawsuit against two California cities based on the allegation that the cancelation of two of their political rallies was discriminatory to their political beliefs. U.S. District Judge Hernán Vera on March 22 determined that the cancelation […]

One of Chicago’s iconic landmarks has announced it will be closing its doors. The announcement by the Blommer Chocolate Company, located in downtown Chicago’s Fulton River District came on March 22, in what the company called a challenging albeit inevitable decision. Although its operations at other locations will be continuing, Blommer cited high operating costs […]

Unbeknownst to some, cheating on your spouse in New York has been a crime for more than a century. However, the rarely-applied law, which is punishable by up to three months behind bars, may soon be repealed due to a bill that is currently being pushed in the New York Legislature. Several other states also […]

Manhattan’s largest neighborhood school board district approved a resolution that requests the city’s Department of Education (DOE) to allow a public review of its policy that permits biological male athletes who identify as transgender to play female sports. The measure also calls on the DOE to allow parental involvement in future decisions over the matter, […]

An American woman who allegedly defrauded multiple people while working as a mortgage advisor is facing extradition to Northern Ireland. Marianne Smyth, 54, who previously posed as heiress to a fortune, is accused of defrauding five customers out of over $150,000 between March 2008 to October 2010, according to British and U.S. officials, whilst employed […]

A group of 19 Democratic senators have sent a letter to President Joe Biden, pushing to lay a foundation for establishing a two-state solution in the conflict between Israel and Palestine. The initiative was led by Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.). In the letter, the senators called for establishing a “bold, public framework” to create a […]

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on his sixth visit to the Middle East since the start of Israel’s war on Hamas in October. The aim of his visit is to advance a deal that would secure a temporary ceasefire while pushing for the release of hostages held by the Hamas terrorist group. During […]

France’s ministry of defense pushed back March 19 against claims by Russia’s intelligence agency that it was preparing to send 2,000 troops to Ukraine, calling the remarks irresponsible and stating that they amounted to disinformation and a provocation. The response came just hours after the director of Russian Foreign Intelligence (SVR), Sergei Naryshkin, claimed that […]

President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Monday that is aimed at facilitating improved studies on women’s health. The order is based partly on improved data collection and is aimed at providing enhanced opportunities for biomedical research through easier access to funding. Studies and medical research were previously conducted mostly on men, but a […]

A Cuban woman serving an eight-year prison sentence for participating in the July 11, 2021 protests in Cuba has said that authorities at the prison are trying to force her to terminate her pregnancy. Lisdany Rodriguez Isaac fell pregnant following a conjugal visit by her partner, Luis Ernesto Jimenez, a number of months ago. The […]

A Florida man accused of being connected to what prosecutors described as a “network of supporters,” who helped protesters during the 2021 Jan. 6 Capitol breach to avoid capture by the FBI, has been granted home arrest by a D.C. judge. Thomas Paul Osborne had previously been charged with interfering with police but a federal […]

Food giant Tyson Foods Inc. has come under fire for allegedly firing American workers, only to hire illegal immigrants to fill their positions. It comes as the company announced the closure of one of its packing facilities in Perry, Iowa, which is resulting in nearly 1,300 lay-offs. “After careful consideration, we have made the difficult […]

Defense attorneys for Alec Baldwin, who accidentally shot and killed a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie “Rust,” have asked for the grand jury indictment against the actor to be dismissed. Halyna Hutchins died in October 2021 after a prop gun on the set misfired at a movie set on the outskirts of […]

A Political Action Committee (PAC) in support of presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said it will invest heavily in his election campaign, as Mr. Kennedy’s bid continues to gain traction. The news emerged after Tony Lyons, co-founder of the super PAC American Values 2024, announced plans on March 14 to spend upwards of […]

Recently obtained documents showed that at least one South Carolina school library restricted access to its online card catalog in order to keep parents from finding out about “critical race theory books” used in the school curriculum. The information emerged following a freedom of information request by the parental rights group Moms for Liberty. “Instead […]

Supermodel Christie Brinkley recently announced she had undergone surgery for skin cancer. In an Instagram post on March 13, Ms. Brinkley said she had recently had a carcinoma removed from the side of her face. “The good news for me is we caught the basal cell Carcinoma early. And I had great Doctors that removed […]

It’s been nearly 25 years since “Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace” first hit cinema screens. As fans are gearing up to celebrate the anniversary, however, Jake Lloyd, one of the movie’s lead actors, is noticeably absent from publicity. Although the once-child actor has always kept a low profile and left his acting career […]

A dozen bipartisan senators on March 8 agreed to advance legislation to end the bi-annual changing of clocks and make daylight saving time (DST) permanent. The decision comes on the back of legislation that was passed in March 2022 by the U.S. Senate, which would have made daylight saving time permanent starting last year, although […]

A ruling by a federal judge has determined that Railroad company Norfolk Southern alone will be liable for the cost of the clean-up following the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment in February last year. The decision came a day after the chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) testified in a Senate hearing on […]

A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule set out by the National Labor Relations Board (NRLB), which would have facilitated a platform for more unionization by workers employed by big companies. The rule was set to take effect on Feb. 11 and would have redefined when two companies should be considered “joint […]

UK-based cosmetics retailer The Body Shop has terminated all operations in the United States this month as it files for bankruptcy. Additionally, the company is closing dozens of store locations in Canada. The company announced earlier this month that all operations from its U.S. subsidiary will cease effective March 1. Just over one-third of its […]

U.S. citizens in Haiti have been urged to leave the violence-wracked Caribbean nation at the soonest opportunity. The U.S. State Department issued the warning on March 6, just days after Haiti declared a state of emergency. The country issued a nighttime curfew after gangs besieged two of the country’s largest prisons and helped scores of […]

A controlled burn of five derailed tank cars in last year’s train crash in East Palestine, Ohio, could have been avoided, the chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) testified at a Senate hearing on March 6. NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy was responding to questions from Senator J.D. Vance (R-Ohio ), in which she […]

Former FSU and Cowboys tackle Char-Ron Dorsey died on March 4, aged 46, following complications from a stroke. The former linesman starred on the line on championship Bolles School teams on his way to a national title at Florida State University. He also played two NFL seasons and boasted an extensive and successful coaching career […]

A Texas man is accused of scheming to cheat former congressman George Santos out of hundreds of thousands of dollars under the false pretense of getting the criminal corruption charges against the disgraced congressman dropped. The man was arrested on March 6. According to federal prosecutors, Hector Medina of El Paso solicited a wire transfer […]

Elon Musk has expressed strong criticism of the Biden administration’s decision to secretly transport hundreds of thousands of immigrants into the United States. Mr. Musk noted on his X social media platform that importing unvetted migrants on such a scale is putting the nation at risk of a terrorist attack of a magnitude greater than […]

A Kentucky man, who was the first to enter the Capitol building during the Jan. 6 breach, was convicted by a jury in Washington on March 1. Michael Sparks, 46, was convicted of all six charges against him, including two felony charges. Sentencing is scheduled for July 9. The charges included trespassing and disorderly conduct, […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James has demanded that an executive order in Nassau County, which bans men and boys from participating in women’s and girls’ teams at county-run sports facilities, be rescinded. Ms. James made the announcement on March 1 in response to an executive order issued by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman last […]

A U.S. judge has signaled that social media platform X’s lawsuit against an activist group accused of causing tens of millions of dollars in damages to the company may be dismissed. According to the lawsuit, which was filed in July last year, the “Center for Countering Digital Hate” (CCDH) initiated a scare campaign to discourage […]

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) has sent a letter to the Biden administration calling for more stringent measures to address the evolving cybersecurity threat to U.S. citizens caused by foreign governments. In the letter, dated Feb. 29, Mr. Wyden specifically outlined the threat posed by the lax cybersecurity implemented by wireless carriers, which leave U.S. citizens […]

The U.S. regulatory agency for telecommunications is planning on introducing new regulations that could prevent domestic abusers from tracking their victims through wirelessly connected vehicles. According to a prepared statement by Jessica Rosenworcel, Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), there should be no compromise for the safety of victims of domestic abuse. “Survivors of […]

Nintendo Inc. is accusing the developer of an emulator of Nintendo’s Switch video game console of copyright violations and of pirating its video game software in a new lawsuit filed this week. The developer is accused of facilitating software piracy on a massive scale. Nintendo filed a lawsuit against Tropic Haze LLC on Feb. 26 […]

President Joe Biden is signing an executive order on Feb. 28 that seeks to better protect Americans’ personal data from foreign adversaries. This would apply to all personal data, ranging from biometrics and geolocation to finances and health records, and would act specifically in relation to countries like China and Russia. According to senior White […]

Arizona Republican Kari Lake has received new backing in her bid for the U.S. Senate after Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) announced on Feb. 27 that he will be endorsing Ms. Lake as a candidate. “Kari Lake is a battle-tested warrior who will secure the border and advocate for policies that put the American people first,” […]

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported another attack by Houthi terrorists on a vessel in the Gulf of Aden on Feb. 24. This time, the terrorists launched an anti-ship ballistic missile at a U.S.-flagged oil tanker. The missile, which was fired at the U.S.-owned MV Torm Thor, missed the ship and landed in the water. […]

A recent report indicated that Angela Chao, the sister-in-law of Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who was killed in a car accident earlier this month, may have died as a result of drowning. Ms. Chao’s vehicle crashed into a body of water on a private Texas property on Feb. 11. The local Sheriff’s Office reported that […]

Severe weather, including scattered thunderstorms and possible tornadoes, is likely to affect multiple parts of the Midwest throughout this week, according to forecasters. The severe weather, which is due to a powerful cross-country storm that started on Feb. 25, is expected to bring heavy mountain snow and blizzards to the West of the United States. […]

Digital platform Gan Jing World has announced an extension of the submission period for its inaugural essay contest, “Good Deeds in Troubled Times.” Similar to the recently concluded “Kindness Is Cool” contest, which had participants submit short films and videos showing random acts of kindness, “Good Deeds in Troubled Times” is aimed at inspiring people […]

South Korea and the United States conducted a joint missile-interception drill over the Korean Peninsula on Feb. 23, South Korea’s air force reported. The drill was a response to a slew of North Korean weapons tests, which the regime initiated this year. So far this year, North Korea has engaged in multiple brazen attempts to […]

Telecommunications company AT&T has said that the recent U.S. cellphone network outage was not caused by a malicious cyberattack. Instead, the company confirmed that the outage which knocked out service for tens of thousands of cellphone users for several hours, was likely due to a technical error. The outage started in the morning of Feb. […]

Unrest in the Red Sea continues as Yemen’s Houthi terrorists persist in their attacks against cargo ships in the waterway. The Houthis most recent attack on Feb. 22 saw two missiles being fired at a British-owned cargo vessel, causing a fire to break out on board. According to reports by Britain’s maritime agencies, the attack […]

Tennessee’s Republican Governor Bill Lee signed a new bill on Feb. 21. The bill effectively permits public officials to refuse to perform same-sex marriages. The bill was first passed last year but was deferred for further consideration until 2024. HB 878 was given final approval by lawmakers earlier this month when the revived bill passed […]

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that his country has no intention of expanding a nuclear program in space. His statements came on Feb. 20, after the White House confirmed last week that Russia has acquired what officials referred to as a “troubling” anti-satellite weapon capability, despite these weapons not yet being operational, according to […]

Chicago police arrested four Venezuelan men on Feb. 17, for allegedly robbing and beating a man unconscious on a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) train. Three of the men could face deportation if convicted. The attack on the 49-year-old victim occurred just before 5:30 p.m. in the 2000 block of South Pulaski Road. The men were […]

A British-registered, Lebanese-operated cargo ship came under attack by Yemen’s Houthi terrorists on Feb. 18. The vessel reportedly sustained serious damage and is currently at risk of sinking. All crewmembers have safely abandoned the vessel, according to maritime officials. The vessel was reportedly traveling through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Red Sea and […]

The female ringleader of a California-based organized retail crime scheme—who was involved in the theft of cosmetics in some 21 counties across the state—was charged on Feb. 16. The announcement was made by California’s Attorney General, Rob Bonta. The scheme involved an estimated $8-million worth of beauty products, and included multiple operatives who were paid […]

Former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton has criticized President Joe Biden’s approach to Russia and its ongoing conflict with Ukraine, saying that the president’s strong words need to be followed up with action. In an interview with Newsmax’s “Eric Bolling The Balance” on Feb. 16, Mr. Bolton said that although the president expressed a […]

Idaho has passed a new bill that seeks capital punishment for child sex predators. The bill, known as HB 515, would carry out the death penalty for any conviction relating to sexual acts with children younger than 12 years old. Simultaneously, another bill, HB465, which would allow prosecutors to charge producers of child pornography using […]

All patients admitted to Children’s Mercy Hospital, who were victims of the Super Bowl rally shooting on Feb. 14, have been discharged, the hospital confirmed on Feb. 17. “We have great news to share—all patients have been discharged from Children’s Mercy. We will not be scheduling any press conferences or participating in interviews this weekend,” […]

Tennessee police have recovered two bodies in a patrol car from a Tennessee river, after a deputy and a woman he allegedly arrested disappeared late on Feb. 14. The bodies were discovered the following evening, with Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) in Tennessee confirming that one of the bodies belonged to 35-year-old Deputy Robert “R.J.” […]

New York’s bipartisan redistricting commission on Feb. 15 has approved a new congressional map proposal. The new map incorporates some minor changes to three competitive districts, although includes no major alterations to the rest of the state’s lines. The proposal is now heading to the Democrat-dominated Legislature, which can either approve or reject it and […]

The California Energy Commission (CEC) is taking new measures to facilitate more widespread use of electric vehicles in the state. On Feb. 14, the Commission approved a nearly $2-billion plan to accelerate the launch of statewide electric vehicle (EV) charging networks and hydrogen refueling stations. The program is aimed at reinforcing infrastructure for EVs, including […]