A federal jury awarded $500,000 to the widow and estate of a Capitol Police officer who died by suicide nine days after the January 6th riot. The award holds rioter David Walls-Kaufman liable for assaulting the officer, Jeffrey Smith, during the attack. While the judge dismissed the wrongful...
Guitarist Mick Ralphs, a founding member of Mott the Hoople and Bad Company, passed away at 81. Ralphs, known for his songwriting and distinctive guitar style, contributed to iconic hits like "Can't Get Enough" and "Bad Company." He suffered a stroke in 2016 and had been in declining...
Actor Martin Kove, known for his role in "Cobra Kai," was asked to leave a fan convention after allegedly biting his co-star Alicia Hannah-Kim during a VIP meet-and-greet. According to a police report, Hannah-Kim stated Kove bit her hard enough to nearly draw blood and then kissed the bite....
The FDA approved lenacapavir (Yeztugo), a long-lasting HIV prevention drug, developed based on University of Utah biochemist Wesley Sundquist's research. Sundquist's work, dating back to the 1990s, focused on HIV's protein shell, revealing its sensitivity to changes. This led to the development of lenacapavir, which prevents the virus from...
A Marine veteran's undocumented father, Narciso Barranco, was violently arrested by masked federal agents during a workplace raid in Santa Ana, California. Video shows agents beating Barranco, who was working as a landscaper. Officials claim Barranco resisted arrest and assaulted an agent, while his son says his father...
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during Game 7 of the NBA Finals. The 25-year-old will undergo surgery today and faces a potential 12-month recovery, potentially sidelining him for the entire next season. The Pacers lost the championship game 103-91 to the Oklahoma...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) contacted Tesla after videos surfaced showing its robotaxis in Austin, Texas, violating traffic laws. These robotaxis, part of a limited rollout of a paid ride service, are equipped with an unsupervised version of Tesla's Full Self-Driving software. The NHTSA confirmed it's...
Following Iran's reported missile strike on a US base in Qatar, multiple airlines diverted flights over the Middle East on Monday. Over 20 flights to Doha rerouted, along with four to Dubai, as airspace over the UAE and Bahrain temporarily closed. Emirates rerouted some flights, while Air India suspended...
The constitutional division of war powers between Congress (declaring war) and the President (commanding the military) is a source of ongoing debate. While the Constitution grants Congress the power to declare war, presidents have frequently used military force without formal declarations, citing self-defense or authorization for the use of...
Following Iranian missile attacks on a US base in Qatar, President Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, though this was not immediately confirmed by either nation. Trump's claim suggests a staggered 12-hour ceasefire, culminating in a complete end to the 12-day conflict. Vice President Vance supported...
