The number of missing persons in Kerr County, Texas, following devastating July 4th floods has significantly decreased from nearly 100 to three, thanks to extensive search efforts by state and local agencies. Initially, over 160 people were reported missing in the county alone. The overall state death toll...
Florida Democratic Representative Joe Casello, 73, passed away Friday after suffering a heart attack. He served in the Florida House since 2018, previously working as a firefighter in Massachusetts and a Boynton Beach city commissioner. Casello's family was with him at the time of his death. Governor...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent advised President Trump against firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, citing potential negative economic and political repercussions. Bessent warned of market turmoil and uncharted legal territory if Powell were dismissed prematurely. He argued that anticipated interest rate cuts render Powell's removal unnecessary, contrasting with other...
President Trump's MAGA base, initially angered by the administration's refusal to release further Epstein files, is now rallying behind him. This shift follows a Wall Street Journal article alleging a letter from Trump to Epstein, prompting a defamation lawsuit from Trump. The administration's subsequent announcement to release grand...
In a surprise operation dubbed 'Operation Midnight Hammer', the US launched a precision strike on three Iranian nuclear sites. B-2 stealth bombers, supported by submarines and fighter jets, dropped 420,000 pounds of ordnance, targeting Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan. Iran denies significant damage and vows retaliation. The operation,...
The U.S. imposed new restrictions on flights from Mexico, requiring Mexican airlines to obtain government approval for flights. This action, announced by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, stems from Mexico's alleged violation of a bilateral aviation agreement by forcing airlines to relocate from Mexico City's main airport. Duffy accused...
Veteran NBA player Marcus Smart has agreed to a buyout with the Washington Wizards and is expected to sign a two-year, $11 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers, Bucks, and Suns were reportedly vying for his services. Smart, a strong defender, has been injury-prone recently,...
Poland witnessed large anti-immigration protests organized by the far-right Confederation party in over 80 cities. Demonstrators demanded border closures with neighboring countries and the resignation of the government. The protests followed Poland's recent introduction of border controls with Germany and Lithuania. While the government claims to have...
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Daniel Dubois in a fifth-round knockout at Wembley Stadium, becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion for a third time. Usyk added Dubois' IBF title to his existing WBC, WBA, and WBO belts. This marks a historic achievement, making Usyk the first male boxer to hold the undisputed...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis rapidly built a $240 million migrant detention center in the Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," using emergency powers to bypass standard bidding processes. Millions were awarded to contractors with GOP ties, raising concerns about transparency and cost-effectiveness. Critics argue the funds could have addressed other...
