The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) accused mainstream media of misrepresenting the Texas flood disaster. DHS claims the National Weather Service provided timely and accurate forecasts and warnings, including over 12 hours of advance flood watch notice and 3 hours for flash flood warnings. The agency asserts the...
Shane van Gisbergen won the NASCAR Cup Series Chicago street race, securing his second victory at the track and becoming the most winning foreign-born driver in NASCAR Cup Series history. The race concluded with a controversial caution flag after a crash involving Cody Ware, preventing a potential overtime restart....
AJ Dybantsa led Team USA to victory in the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup, defeating Germany 109-76 in the final. Dybantsa, named tournament MVP, averaged 14.3 points and contributed significantly throughout the seven-game tournament. This is his third gold medal at the U19, U17, and U16 World Cups. Team...
Love Island USA contestant Cierra Ortega faced backlash after past social media posts containing racial slurs resurfaced. Fans are demanding her removal from the show, similar to the swift expulsion of Yulissa Escobar earlier in the season for a similar offense. While Peacock hasn't issued an official statement,...
A judge instructed the jury in the trial of Erin Patterson, accused of poisoning her lunch guests with death cap mushrooms. The key issue is whether Patterson deliberately included the mushrooms in beef Wellingtons served to her guests, including Pastor Ian Wilkinson, who was allegedly the target of attempted...
Former New York Governor David Paterson compares New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's campaign tactics to Donald Trump's, noting similarities in their aggressive campaigning styles and ability to garner significant support. Paterson points to Mamdani's verbal attacks on opponents, similar to Trump's, as a key factor in his...
Chloe Childress, a Camp Mystic counselor and recent Kinkaid School graduate, died in devastating Texas floods over the July 4th weekend. The flooding, which caused at least 80 deaths, saw the Guadalupe River rise dramatically. Childress, remembered for her compassion and leadership, was co-president of her school's honor council...
President Trump announced a 10% tariff on countries aligning with BRICS's "anti-American" policies. The announcement follows a BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, attended by leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and several other nations. Trump's statement, posted on Truth Social, promises no exceptions to...
President Trump announced that his administration will begin sending letters on Monday to US trade partners outlining new tariffs, effective August 1st. The letters will detail new tariff rates, with some countries potentially receiving deals instead. While a 90-day tariff pause ends July 9th, the new tariffs will...
US tariffs on Chinese goods are forcing companies to shift global supply chains. Learning Resources, an educational toymaker, is moving production from China to Vietnam and India due to the high tariffs, incurring significant costs and facing uncertainties. Canadian companies are also impacted by retaliatory tariffs, affecting their...
