Authorities in Louisiana announced on Friday, June 27 that they apprehended one of the inmates who escaped from the Orleans Justice Center. Ten people escaped from the jail on May 16, meaning one escapee is still on the run. The Louisiana State Police said in a statement that 33-year-old Antoine Massey was located and arrested […]
A Canadian citizen died in U.S. immigration custody while awaiting deportation, prompting Canadian officials to request more details from the American government. Johnny Noviello, 49, died on June 23 at an ICE detention facility in Florida, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “Medical staff responded immediately and began administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automated external […]
They’re nicknamed “narco subs” — and the Mexican navy just sunk their hopes of distributing drugs in the United States. Mexico’s Security Secretary, Omar García Harfuch, posted on social media on Friday, June 27 that the navy seized the sub off the coast of Guerrero. According to the Navy, the submarine was carrying over 3.5 tons […]
Hundreds gathered at the Basilica of St. Mary’s in Minneapolis to pay their respects to Democratic Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark, on Saturday, June 28. Among those who went were former President Joe Biden, former Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. On Friday, June 27, the Hortmans and their dog, […]
Malaysia says a ban on plastic waste imports from the United States will begin on Tuesday, July 1. That could create problems for California, which sends much of its plastic waste overseas. The ban starts next week because the U.S. has failed to ratify the Basel Convention, Malaysia said. It’s one of only a few […]
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is suing Fox News for defamation, seeking $787 million in damages. The lawsuit centers on comments made by host Jesse Watters, who publicly labeled Newsom a “liar” during a broadcast in June while discussing a phone call between the governor and President Donald Trump. The call reportedly focused on sending the […]
A Tennessee congressman wants the Department of Justice to investigate whether Zohran Mamdani, the likely Democratic candidate for New York City mayor, misrepresented himself on his application for U.S. citizenship. U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., wrote to Attorney General Pam Bondi on June 26, saying Mamdani, a naturalized citizen from Uganda, should be subject to […]
Doctors are taught to listen, only then are they able to address a problem or health concern a patient may have. Dr. Kathleen Romito has been listening, all too often recently, to the problems associated with noise coming from nearby pickleball courts. What effect can exposure to pickleball noise have? For some, there’s just no […]
The U.S. Department of Justice has closed its investigation into a Muslim-centered development around one of the largest mosques in Texas. The department chose not to file any lawsuits or charges, the Dallas Morning News reported on Wednesday, June 25. EPIC City The investigation centered around plans to build what is being called EPIC City […]
A pro-Trump super PAC has launched its first television ad against Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky. The move follows President Donald Trump’s vow to recruit a primary challenger to defeat Massie in his upcoming election. What has Massie done to anger Trump? Massie most recently angered Trump over his criticism of U.S. airstrikes on Iran. […]
