Kerr County officials in Texas are facing death threats following devastating floods that killed 103 people and left 161 missing. Commissioner Rich Paces and Council Member Brenda Hughes reported receiving threats, citing public frustration over the county's response to flood warnings. The criticism centers around the perceived delayed...
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu following allegations of links to organized crime. Ramaphosa announced an independent commission of inquiry to investigate these claims, which include accusations of receiving payments from a corruption suspect and disbanding a police task force. Mchunu denies the allegations....
Reese Witherspoon and her boyfriend, Oliver Haarmann, were spotted enjoying a romantic getaway on a yacht in Saint-Tropez, France. Photos show the couple kissing and cuddling. Their relationship was confirmed in September 2024. Sources say Witherspoon appreciates Haarmann's business background and that he's gotten to know her children....
Cambodia will implement military conscription starting in 2026, announced Prime Minister Hun Manet. This decision follows heightened border tensions with Thailand, stemming from a May 28 armed clash. While both countries agreed to de-escalate, tensions remain high, fueled by reciprocal threats and accusations. The conscription, mandated by a...
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi fired the Justice Department's ethics lawyer, Joseph Tirrell, along with 20 other employees involved in prosecuting Donald Trump and January 6th cases. Tirrell, who advised Special Counsel Jack Smith, cited his oath to uphold the Constitution. Bondi's actions follow a pattern of purging...
A Texas federal judge, appointed by President Trump, blocked a Biden administration rule that would have removed nearly $50 million in medical debt from the credit reports of 15 million Americans. The rule, implemented by the CFPB, aimed to improve credit scores and increase mortgage approvals. The judge...
The Philadelphia region is under a flash flood watch from 2 p.m. Monday to 2 a.m. Tuesday due to anticipated heavy rainfall. Up to 5 inches of localized rain is possible as storms approach. The slow-moving cold front responsible is expected to stall, increasing the risk of flash...
Samuel Bond Haskell IV, 37, son of a Hollywood executive, died by apparent suicide in jail. Haskell was awaiting trial for the murders of his wife, Mei Haskell, and her parents. His death, the 26th in the Los Angeles County jail system this year, follows a concerning rise...
President Trump confirmed ongoing trade negotiations with the European Union, despite suggesting existing letters constitute finalized deals. While open to further discussions, Trump stated that deals are already in place, and EU representatives are expected to visit the US soon to discuss potential modifications to the agreements. ...
Matt Olson of the Atlanta Braves is participating in the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby at Truist Park. He's a +950 underdog, with Cal Raleigh favored at +300. Other participants include Oneil Cruz (+320), James Wood (+370), and Byron Buxton (+850). MLB capper Angelo Magliocca predicts Oneil...
