The Justice Department is back at it, trying to get their hands on some old grand jury records tied to Jeffrey Epstein. They've asked a Florida court to make these files public, saying a new law called the Epstein Transparency Act pretty much forces their hand. This isn't their first rodeo. Back in the summer, they tried to get similar records unsealed in both New Y...
Chicago's downtown area witnessed a night of terror as multiple shootings left one teen dead and eight others injured. The incidents occurred after the city's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, adding a grim contrast to the festive atmosphere. The first round of gunfire erupted near State Street, just before 10 p. m. Police reported a large group gathered on the side...
The discovery of Celeste Rivas' body has left investigators with more questions than answers. The body was found in a shocking state, making it difficult to determine the cause of death. Sources close to the investigation reveal that the body was frozen, decapitated, and dismembered, with limbs cut into multiple pieces. All parts were partially frozen and had been th...
A night of celebration turned into a scene of panic and violence in downtown Chicago. After the Christmas tree lighting in Millennium Park, gunshots rang out near the Chicago Theater. Seven teenagers were hurt in the chaos, with injuries ranging from leg wounds to grazes on their stomachs and thighs. Some were rushed to nearby hospitals, but thankfully, none of the i...
The Bay Area is seeing a rise in threats against local leaders. In October, someone was charged with sending hate-filled emails to Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. The emails included violent language and racial slurs. They even threatened to harm police officers and other officials. This isn't an isolated incident. California Governor Gavin Newsom recently passed a law t...
In Clinton County, Iowa, a man named Boston found himself in a nightmare after a simple text message. It all started with a message that seemed harmless: "Hello Mark, I've been expecting your call. " Boston, thinking it was a wrong number, replied politely. Little did he know, this was the beginning of a sophisticated scam. The sender, who called herself Julie, quic...
In South Africa, a brutal murder brought two men together. Michael Mogale, who is Black, and Peet Van Staden, who is white and Afrikaner, stood over a victim beaten to death. This event highlighted the country's severe crime issue, with a murder rate much higher than in the United States. However, the situation is more complex than it seems. Some people, including a...
Georgia is thinking about expanding its cellphone ban in schools. Right now, the rule only applies to students from kindergarten to eighth grade starting in the 2026-2027 school year. But the state's education department wants lawmakers to include high school students too. Many teachers in Georgia are on board with this idea. A recent survey showed that 90% of the 3...
New rules from the U. S. Department of Education have stirred up a storm. Nursing degrees are no longer classified as "professional" degrees. This change, along with the end of a key loan program, has nursing groups up in arms. The changes come under President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act. " They affect how students, especially those pursuing advanced ...
Late-night host Stephen Colbert raised eyebrows by questioning whether President Donald Trump truly signed a bill to release the Epstein files. He pointed out that the signing happened off-camera, fueling speculation about the authenticity of the action. Colbert humorously suggested that Trump might have used an autopen, a machine that replicates signatures, similar...