In 2019, a story broke that seemed straight out of a sci-fi movie: the first ever crime committed in space. The tale involved a custody battle, identity theft, and an astronaut. However, the truth turned out to be much more down-to-earth. Summer Worden, a former Air Force intelligence officer, made serious accusations against her astronaut ex-wife, Annie McClain. Wo...
A former FBI worker is taking legal action against the Department of Justice and the FBI. He claims he was fired unfairly because he had a Progress Pride Flag in his office. This flag was given to him by the FBI and had been displayed for years with his bosses' approval. The worker, David Maltinsky, had been with the FBI since 2009. He worked as an intelligence spec...
Cleveland has been testing a high-tech tool called ShotSpotter to detect gunshots. This system is supposed to help police respond quickly to gunfire. Researchers from Cleveland State University looked into over 87, 000 alerts from ShotSpotter. They also talked to people living in the area and police officers. They found that ShotSpotter is good at spotting gunfire an...
Bitcoin holders now have more options to use their assets. Mezo, a platform for Bitcoin finance, has teamed up with Anchorage Digital. This partnership aims to make Bitcoin more useful for big investors and companies. Mezo lets people borrow money using their Bitcoin as collateral. They can get loans at low interest rates, starting at just 1%. This service is availa...
In 2023, when former President Donald Trump faced legal troubles, he had few allies. One notable exception was U. S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. She was the only elected official present when Trump was booked and fingerprinted at the Fulton County Jail. While Trump was busy with his legal team, Greene teamed up with then-U. S. Rep. Matt Gaetz. Together, they organi...
Trump's tariff policy, famously dubbed TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out), has been a rollercoaster for financial markets. But now, it seems this policy is spilling over into his dealings with Congress. For a long time, Republican lawmakers have been too scared to challenge Trump, even when his actions were questionable. But recently, a few brave souls have started to ...
A Senate committee recently moved forward with a nominee for a crucial health department watchdog role, sparking debates about independence and partisanship. The nominee, Thomas March Bell, is known for his strong support of President Donald Trump and his extensive history working with Republican lawmakers. This has raised concerns about his ability to remain imparti...
A long-time FBI worker is taking legal action, saying he was let go because he had a Pride flag near his desk. David Maltinsky, who had been with the FBI for 16 years, claims his firing was unfair and has made other LGBTQ+ employees nervous. Maltinsky was close to becoming a full agent when he was fired. He says the FBI broke his rights to express himself. The lawsu...
Immigration enforcement actions have moved from Raleigh to Charlotte, causing a mix of fear and reactions. Federal agents have been active in the Charlotte area, leading to over 250 arrests. This shift follows earlier operations in Raleigh, where businesses closed, and schools saw lower attendance among Latino students. The fear is real. Students are scared to go to...
In a heartbreaking turn of events, 24 schoolgirls were taken from their dormitory in Maga, Nigeria, while one brave student managed to escape. The incident happened early Monday morning when armed men stormed the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School. These men climbed over the school fence, exchanged gunfire with police, and sadly, killed a staff member. ...