South Korean prosecutors apologized to Choi Mal-ja, 78, for her 1964 conviction for biting off part of her attacker's tongue during a sexual assault. Sentenced to a suspended prison term, Ms. Choi, inspired by the #MeToo movement, fought for decades to overturn her conviction. A retrial began Wednesday...
Texas Republicans plan to gerrymander districts to favor the GOP in 2026. California Governor Newsom, in response, threatens to do the same, despite voters previously establishing an independent redistricting commission. Newsom's action is viewed as a political maneuver, potentially boosting his presidential ambitions, and disregards the will of...
Two women died after being swept over Dillon Falls on the Deschutes River in Oregon on Saturday. Amanda Lloyd (40) and Lindsay Bashan (33) were part of a group of six inner tubing. Three survived with minor injuries; one body was recovered Monday, and search efforts continue for the...
A rainy system moving across Florida and the northern Gulf Coast may briefly become a tropical depression before moving inland. Heavy rainfall is expected across Florida, the northern Gulf Coast, and potentially coastal Texas through the weekend, with a risk of flash flooding. Rip currents will also pose...
Fox News reports on the sentencing of Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger, where victims' families will address him directly. The FBI arrested a man with seven homemade bombs intended for a major US city. Ozzy Osbourne shared a message with fans, concluding his decades-long career. Other headlines include a...
Lawmakers are demanding the release of Zia, an Afghan interpreter who aided US troops, after his arrest by ICE agents during a green card appointment. Zia, who entered the US legally, was detained despite having no criminal record. While Homeland Security cites a "serious criminal allegation," lawmakers call...
The EU threatens to impose nearly €100 billion in tariffs on US imports if a trade deal isn't reached by next week. This combined list includes goods from previous retaliatory measures, targeting sectors like alcohol, poultry, cars, and planes. Tariffs could begin August 7th, pending EU member state...
The White House unveiled "Winning the AI Race: America's AI Action Plan," outlining over 90 federal policy actions to maintain US AI leadership. The plan focuses on accelerating innovation, building AI infrastructure (including data centers), and leading in international diplomacy and security. Key initiatives include promoting AI exports,...
Federal investigators determined that the 2023 plane crash killing Eugene Peltola Jr., husband of former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, was caused by multiple factors. The plane was overweight, carrying moose meat for hunters, and had moose antlers attached to the wing, increasing drag. Turbulent conditions further contributed to...
Goldman Sachs and Bank of New York Mellon have partnered to enable institutional investors to buy tokenized money market funds. Major players like BlackRock and Fidelity are on board. This initiative, leveraging Goldman's blockchain platform, aims to revolutionize the $7.1 trillion money market industry by offering seamless, efficient transactions...
