July 12, 2025

16 alleged gang members arrested in Aurora following task force investigation

The Aurora Police Department announced the arrest of 16 alleged gang members. The arrests come after the Regional Anti-Violence Enforcement Network (RAVEN), a law enforcement group focused on reducing violence, wrapped up a major investigation on Tuesday, July 8. Police said the suspects belong to two criminal street gangs that operate in the metro Denver […]

July 12, 2025

Trump pledges more arms for Ukraine as Putin relationship cools

President Donald Trump promised to make a “major statement” on Monday, July 14, about Russia’s conduct in its war against Ukraine. It’s the latest indication of a deteriorating relationship between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump told NBC News he expects the Senate to pass tough new sanctions against Russia and that he plans […]

July 12, 2025

Arizona patient dies of bubonic plague in emergency room: Report

A patient in northern Arizona has died of bubonic plague, according to multiple reports. A Northern Arizona Healthcare spokesperson said the patient, whose identity has not been released, arrived at the Flagstaff Medical Center Emergency Department and passed away the same day. Known for causing the Black Death plague that swept through Europe and Asia […]

July 12, 2025

Families could lose ACA savings as credits vanish under ‘big, beautiful bill’

A key tax break that has helped millions obtain health insurance coverage under the  Affordable Care Act since 2021 was not included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law on July 4 by President Donald Trump. Now, medical professionals and health experts say premiums for people with ACA marketplace plans could rise […]

July 12, 2025

The Velvet Sundown band admits they’re AI after weeks of speculation

After weeks of rumors, the creators behind The Velvet Sundown have finally revealed the truth. The buzzy ’60s-inspired rock group with over a million monthly Spotify listeners isn’t a real band at all. From the haunting vocals to the vintage press photos, everything — and everyone — was generated by artificial intelligence. A mysterious rise […]

July 12, 2025

EPA releases online info on contrails and geoengineering amid conspiracy theories

The Environmental Protection Agency is working to dispel conspiracy theories about contrails and geoengineering by releasing new online resources on Thursday, July 10. The EPA said the move is to show its commitment to “total transparency” about “legitimate questions” Americans have about the phenomenon. “Americans have legitimate questions about contrails and geoengineering, and they deserve […]

July 12, 2025

3 out of 4 Americans say child care costs are a ‘major problem’

Things just keep getting more expensive, and child care is no exception. Now, most American adults say the cost of child care has become a “major problem.” An AP-NORC poll released on Tuesday, July 8 shows 76% of adults in the U.S. feel that way — but they’re divided on how to fix it. A […]

July 12, 2025

Highways, ports and demand: Why Florida is a hotspot for human trafficking

Florida’s location and rapid growth have made it a prime target for human trafficking, according to a new state-commissioned report. The study points to the state’s busy airports, ports and highways, along with a booming economy, as key factors that have kept Florida at high risk over the past two decades. Florida’s trafficking crisis by […]

July 12, 2025

FBI Deputy Director Bongino may resign over Epstein files controversy: Reports

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino reportedly may resign over blowback to a Department of Justice memo that rebutted conspiracy theories surrounding the death of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Bongino did not go to work at FBI headquarters Friday, and an anonymous source told Axios that “he ain’t coming back.” Bongino and FBI Director Kash Patel […]