A state Democratic lawmaker in Minnesota and her husband were shot and killed in their home early Saturday morning, June 14, in what Gov. Tim Walz described as a “politically motivated assassination.” A second state lawmaker and his spouse were also shot multiple times in their home, though they are expected to survive. “This was […]
A wave of retaliatory strikes between Israel and Iran subsided Saturday, June 14, following an opening Israeli salvo that struck Tehran’s nuclear and military installations a day prior. The strikes have put on hold negotiations between Iran and the U.S. over Tehran’s nuclear program. Israel, Iran launch strikes Israel confirmed Friday, June 13, that it […]
State and federal law enforcement officials are searching for Vance Luther Boelter, a 57-year-old securities expert and suspect in the murder of former Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman. Boelter allegedly killed Hortman and her husband in their home early Saturday morning, June 14, in what Gov. Tim Walz described as a “politically motivated assassination.” Boelter […]
A precious piece of art is back on display after a tourist crushed it while posing for a picture. The “Van Gogh” chair by Nicola Bolla is made from thousands of Swarovski crystals. Museum security video shows a man attempting to sit on the chair for a picture. Credit: Palazzo Maffei Verona via Storyful As […]
Following a tumultuous week of protests across Los Angeles and other major metropolitan areas, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been directed to stop targeting nonviolent immigrants working in the agriculture and hospitality sectors. It signifies a marked shift in the Trump administration’s immigration policies, which galvanized nationwide demonstrations. According to The New York […]
The Archdiocese of Chicago celebrated Pope Leo XIV on Saturday, June 14, at the home of the White Sox. The first American pope shared a video message on the jumbotron. “So many people who suffer from different experiences of depression or sadness — they can discover that the love of God is truly healing, that […]
In an attempt to dodge the rain, the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States Army started 30 minutes early on Saturday, June 14. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, his family and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth were all in attendance. Members of the U.S. Army Parachute […]
Indian authorities ordered all Boeing 787s being operated by local carriers to be inspected on Saturday, June 14. The call comes after an Air India crash killed 270 people this week, according to Reuters. The London-bound flight struck a medical college hostel in a residential area of the northwestern city of Ahmedabad minutes after takeoff Thursday, […]
Is Hollywood out of ideas? Critics have accused Tinseltown of a dearth of imagination, and at least one A-list celebrity went on the record this week to call out her industry. Actress Dakota Johnson went after Hollywood’s creative decline in a new “Hot Ones” interview. The actress called the industry a “mess” and criticized studios for […]
A soccer tournament with the top professional teams from around the world starts Saturday, June 14, at stadiums across the U.S. Judging by ticket sales, however, fans don’t seem excited about the Club World Cup. Who is playing in the Club World Cup and why are ticket sales sagging? It marked an embarrassing start for […]
