Author: Alex Maschino
People have just begun returning to check on their homes in the block that was hit early on Friday morning.
The U.S. and Iran remain deadlocked on a deal to extend their ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but reports indicate that some ships aren’t waiting any longer and are instead crossing the contested waterway with guidance from the U.S. military. The strait has been effectively shut for three months, keeping one-fifth of the world’s pre-war oil supplies as well as 2,000 ships trapped in the Persian Gulf. While the U.S. and Israel have decimated Iran’s conventional military force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has retained the ability to keep the strait closed with the threat of missiles, drones,…
A Kansas man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder after his 3-year-old daughter fatally shot her 21-month-old sister with his gun. The incident took place on an evening in February 2025 when Michael Tejeda left his gun unattended while he was watching his two daughters at their home in Wichita. Tejeda’s older daughter took the gun when he was in another room, according to The Wichita Eagle. While playing with the gun, the girl accidentally shot and killed her younger sister, Myla. Following the shooting, Tejeda, 26, called the children’s mother – who was getting a tattoo from a friend…
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke had just finished his playing career with Chelsea when his country qualified for the 1998 World Cup, proving their last appearance at the finals before the former defender guided them back to the tournament by beating Denmark last November. Clarke has particular reason to sense the feelgood factor before Scotland’s pre-finals swansong on home turf at Hampden Park against Curacao on Saturday, having signed a new deal on Thursday to stay in charge until 2030. “It will be nice for the fans to give us a send-off,” Clarke told the Scottish FA. “We want to…
The charges stem from the January 14 shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge.An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent charged with shooting a Venezuelan man during a controversial immigration raid in Minnesota has been arrested in Texas, according to United States authorities.Agent Christian Castro, 52, was taken into custody on Friday after investigators from Minnesota tracked him down in the southern state, where he was arrested with assistance from the Texas Rangers and the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) inspector general’s office. He faces four counts of second-degree assault and one count of falsely reporting…
It’s official: Universal Music Group has rejected Bill Ackman’s takeover offer.UMG’s Board of Directors said today (May 29) that it has “unanimously determined that the unsolicited and non-binding proposal” it received from Pershing Square Capital Management on April 7, 2026, is “not in the best interests of UMG, its shareholders, artists, songwriters, employees and other stakeholders”.The Board said it has “taken the time to fully assess the proposal submitted by Pershing Square”.It added: “After careful review with the assistance of outside financial and legal advisors, the Board has rejected the proposal because it fundamentally and materially undervalues UMG and will…
Former Real Housewives of Orange County star Kelly Dodd’s family has allegedly “cut her off” amid her revenge porn case and other legal drama. “This has been a nightmare for her mother [Bobbi Meza],” a source exclusively revealed to Us Weekly. The family rift has come to light amid reports that Dodd, 50, is involved in multiple legal investigations and could face jail time. In one case, Dodd is accused of illegally sharing explicit images of another person without their consent. An insider revealed to Us that Dodd’s extended family refuses to engage with her unless she agrees to an…
David Benavidez furthered his claim as one of the best fighters in the world earlier this month and is already seeking another fight to enhance his legacy. Benavidez became a three-division world champion when he dominated and stopped Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez to claim the unified WBA and WBO cruiserweight world titles in a performance of the year candidate. ‘The Mexican Monster’ now has plenty of options, with a drop back down to light-heavyweight for an undisputed clash with Dmitry Bivol top of his list. The 29-year-old has also not ruled out fighting again at cruiserweight, while also teasing a heavyweight…
new video loaded: Carney Outlines Plan for New U.S.-Canada RelationshiptranscriptBacktranscriptCarney Outlines Plan for New U.S.-Canada RelationshipPrime Minister Mark Carney of Canada called for a new, more distant relationship with the United States on Thursday, but maintained that reducing his country’s diplomatic and economic dependency on the U.S. would benefit Americans.The world is undergoing a rupture. Led by the United States, technological change is accelerating at a pace we have not seen in our lifetime. The U.S. is transforming all of its commercial relationships, as is its right. The world is becoming more divided and dangerous. And our response reflects the…
Australian mushroom murderer Erin Patterson’s appeal against murder conviction set for August