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Los Angeles’ mayoral race just turned a $5 donation into a $35 political message about who pays to amplify power. Story Snapshot Mayor Karen Bass touted a six-to-one public match that boosts small donations to her reelection bid. Campaign filings show Bass qualified for more than $675,000 in public matching funds this cycle. Critics say […]
Atlanta officers traced a phone to a Sylvan Road complex, cut a lock, and found two missing sisters inside a sweltering trailer with their babysitter, alive but at risk. Story Highlights Police used cell phone data to find the suspect and heard a baby crying before entry. Bodycam shows officers cutting a lock and rescuing […]
President Trump met cryptocurrency chiefs at the White House and pressed to make America the “crypto capital of the world,” signaling policy and power are moving together in Washington. Story Snapshot Trump hosted crypto executives at the White House as agencies weigh new rules. The White House platform says the goal is to make America […]
A senior government scientist admitted he worked to hide public records about pandemic grants, confirming fears that insiders kept the public in the dark. Story Snapshot A former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases official pleaded guilty to a conspiracy tied to evading public records laws. The case centers on efforts to keep coronavirus […]
Police say a Plano father opened his door with blood on his shirt; hours later, officers found his estranged wife dead in a car trunk inside the garage. Story Snapshot Plano police arrested 37-year-old Jake Bigoni after a welfare check led to his estranged wife’s body in a vehicle trunk, with the couple’s children at […]
Backed by President Trump and Florida’s party base, Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination for governor, setting up a high-stakes November fight over who will run the nation’s third-largest state. Story Snapshot Byron Donalds won Florida’s Republican primary for governor, defeating multiple GOP rivals. The Associated Press called the race on election night as […]
Newly declassified Federal Bureau of Investigation memos revive hard questions about foreign money, defensive briefings, and why Washington so often leaves the public in the dark. Story Highlights Declassified files describe a 2014 Federal Bureau of Investigation probe into Eric Swalwell’s ties to Christine “Fang” Fang. Reports say Fang helped fundraising and placed at least […]
President Trump warned that Oman must “behave” on the Strait of Hormuz talks or face bombing, linking U.S. force to control of a vital oil chokepoint. Story Snapshot Trump tied a threat against Oman to keeping the Strait of Hormuz open to all shipping. Multiple outlets reported the same warning from a White House Cabinet […]
Hayden Panettiere’s family confirmed the 36-year-old actor has died, a shock that rippled across film and television fans nationwide. Story Snapshot Family and representatives confirmed Panettiere’s death at age 36. No cause of death was disclosed in initial reports. Coverage landed across major outlets within 24 hours. Her father shared a brief statement honoring her […]
Nightly Ukrainian drone strikes set multiple Wildberries warehouses ablaze, forcing Russia’s biggest online retailer to throttle deliveries while civilians and small sellers count the losses. Story Snapshot Ukraine hit at least 20 Wildberries facilities over three weeks, citing dual-use military supplies. Satellite images show more than a million square meters of warehouse space damaged or […]
A federal judge cleared the way for new border wall construction by relying on a 1907 Theodore Roosevelt proclamation that set aside a 60-foot federal strip along the southern border. Story Snapshot A judge cited a 1907 federal reservation to allow wall work along a tribal border segment. The Justice Department argued the 60-foot strip […]
Iran’s army chief has announced a $30,000 reward for Iranians who kill or capture U.S. servicemembers, escalating an already dangerous standoff with Washington. Story Snapshot Iranian Army chief Major General Amir Hatami announced a $30,000 reward for Iranians who kill or capture a U.S. servicemember. Hatami announced the offer publicly during a ceremony marking Iran’s […]
Massachusetts just erased its 24-week abortion limit and handed decisions after that point to a doctor’s professional judgment, setting up a political and legal fight far bigger than one state law. Story Snapshot New law replaces the 24-week framework with physician judgment for later abortions. Governor’s office says the change ensures timely care for serious […]
