In a shocking turn of events, a suicide bombing rocked a busy court area in Islamabad, Pakistan's capital. The explosion, which happened around noon, killed at least 12 people and injured about 27 others. The blast was so powerful that it shook the entire court building, leaving people terrified and wounded all around. The attack took place just a week after warning...
In a significant development, Israel's parliament has taken the first step towards introducing a law that could impose the death penalty on individuals deemed terrorists by the state. This move, spearheaded by the far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, has sparked intense debate and criticism, particularly from Palestinian authorities and human rights ...
Donald Trump's use of presidential pardons has sparked a lot of criticism. Many see it as a way to reward friends and allies, not to correct injustices. Trump has pardoned hundreds of people. Many are linked to him politically or financially. This includes people who attacked the Capitol on January 6 and a crypto billionaire with ties to Trump's family business. Le...
Pakistan has recently experienced a surge in violent incidents. In Islamabad, a suicide bomber targeted a district court, killing 12 people and injuring 27 others. The explosion happened near a police vehicle, causing chaos in the busy court area. The interior minister suggested that Indian-backed elements and Afghan Taliban proxies might be responsible, but investig...
A judge has given the okay for West Virginia National Guard troops to stay in Washington D. C. This decision came after a legal battle started by a local group. The group argued that the governor didn't have the right to send the troops there. The governor's office said the deployment was legal under federal rules. The judge had to figure out if the governor's move ...
Youth crime is often sensationalized in the media, creating a false impression of a growing crisis. In reality, data shows a significant decline in youth crime and detention rates. Minors make up less than 10% of all arrests, contradicting the media's portrayal of young people as the primary threat to public safety. Instead of relying on fear-driven policies, commun...
In the world of crime-solving, every little detail counts. Detectives often rely on bones and body parts to figure out who a person was. But sometimes, not all parts are found. So, what do they do when they can't find the usual stuff like feet or hands? They look for other clues, like the head and face. One interesting area they study is the ear. Yes, the ear! Scien...
A long-awaited arrest has been made in a tragic shooting that shook Bessemer last year. Timothy O'Neal Lacey Jr. , a 21-year-old man, is now facing murder charges for the death of James S. Bowen Jr. , who was also 21. This case has been under investigation since September 2024, and it's about time some progress is seen. The hunt for Lacey ended when the U. S. Marsha...
Sydney Sweeney is not letting the lackluster box office opening of "Christy" dim her spirits. The movie, which stars Sweeney as the pioneering boxer Christy Martin, brought in a mere $1. 3 million in its first weekend. This dismal start makes it one of the worst openings ever for a film released in over 2, 000 theaters across North America. But Sweeney isn't focused...
The Supreme Court made a big decision recently. They chose not to reopen the case about same-sex marriage. This case, called Obergefell v. Hodges, was a huge deal in 2015. It made same-sex marriage legal across the United States. The court's decision came without any explanation. This shows that even the conservative justices do not want to change this law. It has b...