A librarian from Ripley, West Virginia, has been arrested and charged after local law enforcement said she used social media. in a way that allegedly crossed from controversial political commentary into a criminal terroristic threat. The case has drawn attention nationally due to the nature of the alleged conduct and the political figure referenced. The woman at the … Read more
U.S. Olympic sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested on a speeding charge after allegedly driving more than 100 mph in Florida Thursday. Authorities said Richardson was driving 104 mph and dangerously passing other motorists on the highway. It is the latest controversy in a growing series of off-track issues for the American gold medalist. In August, … Read more
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration on Thursday to prevent the potential spread of the New World screwworm fly into the Lone Star State, as he seeks to better protect livestock and wildlife. The governor’s declaration allows the Texas New World Screwworm Response Team to use all state government prevention and response resources to … Read more
A Kentucky family battling extreme cold temperatures on their farm over the weekend opened their home to a newborn calf that was struggling in the deep freeze. Hours later, the calf, fed and fluffed, took a spot on the couch with the Sorrell family’s two children. Their mom, Macey Sorrell, snapped some photos and later posted … Read more
Donald Trump went on another unhinged Truth Social binge, unloading a stream of conspiracy theories so detached from reality that even longtime observers of his behavior were left blinking. In a series of late-night posts, the president shared a months-old video in which he accused former President Barack Obama of crimes so severe they would … Read more
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is adding his name to a crowded list of candidates for governor. Mahan made the announcement in a lenghthy post on X, saying he’s running for governor “because we can do better,” and that he’s proved that in San Jose. “So I’m running to bring focus back to government,” he said … Read more
Melania Trump’s heavily hyped, extravagantly funded documentary is already shedding theaters — and not just in the United States. According to multiple reports, Melania, the $75 million documentary centered on the first lady, has been quietly pulled from planned theatrical release across South Africa, even after clearing the country’s regulatory process and securing bookings with major … Read more
A seemingly ordinary snapshot recently captured at a Kansas City Chiefs practice field — showing Travis Kelce standing next to Gracie Hunt. Daughter of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt and a regular presence in the franchise’s social circles — quickly turned into one of the most discussed images on social media. The reason wasn’t a touchdown celebration or a … Read more
With impeachment calls growing louder and public outrage boiling over the killing of Alex Pretti, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is no longer standing alone at the center of the storm. Instead, she’s beginning to point fingers—upward. As backlash intensifies over the administration’s handling of the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, Noem has privately sought … Read more
Federal authorities have taken the lead in investigating an incident in which a man rushed the stage and appeared to spray an unknown liquid at Representative Ilhan Omar during a town hall meeting in Minneapolis on Tuesday, law enforcement officials said. The man was subdued after a brief struggle with security personnel and later identified … Read more
Rep. Ilhan Omar accused President Donald Trump of using rhetoric that fueled death threats against her prior to being sprayed with a substance on Tuesday Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., on Wednesday blamed President Donald Trump for an attack in which she was sprayed with a substance by a man during a news conference, saying the … Read more
Tax season is underway and the Trump administration is urging families to sign up for so-called “Trump Accounts” when they file their 2025 returns. President Donald Trump will join Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, CEOs and investors at an all-day summit on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., calling on parents to open their accounts. Under Trump’s signature … Read more
President Trump threatened Iran on Wednesday with an attack “far worse” than the strikes he ordered against the country’s nuclear sites in June if Tehran doesn’t agree to a deal to curb its nuclear program. “A massive Armada is heading to Iran. It is moving quickly, with great power, enthusiasm, and purpose. It is a … Read more
Prize-winning composer Philip Glass has called off a scheduled world premiere at the Kennedy Center of a symphony about Abraham Lincoln, the latest in a wave of cancellations since President Donald Trump ousted the previous leadership. Glass’ Symphony No. 15, “Lincoln,” was to have been led by Grammy-winning conductor Karen Kamensek for performances on June 12 and June 13. … Read more
In a rare political statement, first lady Melania Trump on Jan. 27 spoke out about violence in Minnesota, calling for America to “unify” amid weeks of unrest in the midwestern state’s Twin Cities. ‘I know my husband, the president, had a great call yesterday with the governor and the mayor, and they’re working together to … Read more
Former President Barack Obama holds an 11-point lead over President Donald Trump in a hypothetical 2028 matchup, according to a new poll. Neither man is constitutionally eligible to run for president. Why It Matters Talk of Trump seeking a third term has circulated since the start of his second term last January, stoked by the president and some in … Read more