In Brazil, the environment agency Ibama is cracking down on meatpacking companies, including JBS SA, for allegedly buying cattle from farms that have illegally cleared parts of the Amazon rainforest. Ibama has started looking into 12 meatpacking plants, saying they might have been involved in a scheme to hide the illegal origins of the cattle they bought. Ibama has ...
President Donald Trump has been repeatedly talking about a supposed group of Black women in Chicago who want him to send in the National Guard. He claims these women are begging for his help to combat crime in the city. However, experts say this is not the full story. Trump made these claims during a recent Cabinet meeting and a press conference last week. He said h...
Washington, DC, has seen a drop in crime since federal law enforcement stepped in. But not everyone is happy about it. The city's mayor, Muriel Bowser, says crime has gone down. She points to fewer carjackings, gun crimes, and homicides. She thinks people feel more accountable now. But she also says the federal presence has caused problems. It has hurt the trust bet...
In the gritty world of "Caught Stealing, " Hank, once a promising baseball star, now struggles as a bartender drowning in alcohol and regret. His past is a messy puzzle, revealed in disturbing flashbacks. The film, directed by Darren Aronofsky, is a wild ride filled with dark humor and unexpected twists. Hank's life takes a dramatic turn when he agrees to look after...
A man from Wisconsin, Ryan Borgwardt, made headlines when he faked his own death in a kayaking accident. He left his wife and three kids behind to meet a woman he had been talking to online. This woman was from Uzbekistan and lived in Georgia. Borgwardt's plan was to make it look like he had drowned while kayaking on Green Lake. He even went as far as to get a new pa...
In a heated exchange, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and former President Donald Trump have been trading barbs, with personal attacks taking center stage. The spat began when Trump commented on Pritzker's weight, suggesting he should hit the gym more often. Pritzker fired back, pointing out that Trump himself isn't exactly a picture of health, with a recent physical l...
In a surprising turn of events, former President Donald Trump has taken to his social media platform, Truth Social, to voice his support for Tina Peters, a former county clerk from Colorado. Peters was recently convicted for her role in compromising election data. Trump's post, which was shared on August 21, accused Colorado politicians of torturing Peters and demand...
Crime is a big issue in many cities, and Washington, D. C. is no exception. The city has seen some improvements, but it still has a long way to go. One of the main problems is that the police force is understaffed. With only 3, 200 officers on the job instead of the 4, 000 needed, it's no surprise that crime rates are still high. Some people think that bringing in f...
Gianno Caldwell, a well-known advocate for public safety, is thinking about running for the Illinois Senate seat in 2026. This comes at a time when many people are talking about the rise in crime in big cities across the country. Caldwell, who has worked in different levels of government, believes that now is a good time for someone who focuses on law and order to st...
A Mexican judge has decided that boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. will go to trial for alleged connections to a cartel and arms dealing. His lawyer says he won't have to stay in jail while waiting for the trial, but there's more investigation to come. The lawyer calls the accusations against Chávez "speculation" and "urban legends. " If found guilty, Chávez could spend ...