Two young Latin American influencers were fatally shot within days of each other, and now, both killings are under investigation as possible femicides. Maria Jose Estupiñan of Colombia and Valeria Márquez of Mexico collectively had nearly 200,000 followers on social media. But their recent deaths have sparked international concern over rising violence targeting women with […]
President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, May 19, in an attempt to broker a ceasefire in the ongoing war in Ukraine. The call, set for 10 a.m. EST, follows the first direct peace talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in over three years, held last week in […]
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded a closely watched call Monday, May 19, with both leaders saying they made progress toward ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. Trump added that the Vatican’s new pontiff expressed interest in hosting the pending negotiations to help end the “bloodbath.” Call between Trump and Putin […]
In an unsigned order, offering no reason or rationale, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration can end protections for a group of hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan immigrants, at least for now. While not final, it allows the Trump administration to move forward with its plan. These 350,000 Venezuelan immigrants were living […]
The FBI’s top two officials have repudiated one of the most persistent conspiracy theories on far-right social media: that accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein did not take his own life. Their statements, however, stirred even more doubt among many who believe Epstein was the victim of shadowy forces that control the federal government. In an […]
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled on Monday, May 19 that the actions undertaken by President Donald Trump’s administration and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in unilaterally closing down the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) were illegal, unconstitutional and beyond the statutory limits of federal executive power. In the […]
A New Mexico District Court jury found Francisco Javier Grado-Flores not guilty of murder in the death of his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend, bringing an end to a case that kept him behind bars for two years. The verdict on May 13 answered the question of whether Grado-Flores was justified in shooting and killing Raul Rene Montejano […]
A massive manhunt continues for 7 of the 10 escapees who broke out of the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Friday, May 16. The men range in age from 19 to 42, and are facing various felony charges including murder, aggravated assault and domestic battery. Does law enforcement have any leads at […]
Dignitaries from around the globe are expected to attend the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo on Sunday, May 18. The Vatican said a quarter of 1 million people are expected to pack into St. Peter’s Square for the event. U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are among the expected dignitaries. […]
President Donald Trump announced Saturday, May 17, via his social media platform, Truth Social, that he will speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin by telephone at 10 a.m. Monday, May 19, to discuss “stopping the ‘bloodbath’” between Russia and Ukraine. Trump added that he will then speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and that together, they […]
