October 7, 2025

Fire at aluminum plant in NY now having a ripple effect on the auto industry

A massive fire at the Novelis plant in Oswego County, New York in September is now affecting the plant’s key customer, the auto industry. The Wall Street Journal reported that Novelis supplies at least 350,000 metric tons of sheet aluminum for auto production each year.  Copy URL Save image Email Facebook Twitter / X Reddit […]

October 7, 2025

DOD updates press policy, gives outlets one week to sign or lose access

The Pentagon softened its draft media access rules on Monday after pushback from major outlets, clarifying that reporters won’t need department approval before publishing stories with information not officially released, The New York Times reports. The revised policy still lets the Defense Department revoke credentials for “security risks,” drawing continued objections from press freedom groups […]

October 7, 2025

Alleged Latin Kings member arrested in immigration agent murder-for-hire plot

U.S. authorities announced on Monday that they have charged an alleged member of the Chicago street gang known as the Latin Kings with one count of murder-for-hire in a plot against an immigration enforcement official involved in “Operation Midway Blitz.” A criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Chicago identified the suspect as Juan […]

October 7, 2025

Country singer Zach Bryan riles fans by criticizing ICE raids in song snippet

Country music star Zach Bryan is facing backlash after sharing a snippet of a new song that criticizes federal immigration raids. The short clip posted on Instagram has divided fans, with some calling him brave as others swear off his music entirely. In the snippet, Bryan sings, “ICE is gonna come, bust down your door […]

October 7, 2025

Lox & Loaded: Antisemitism spurs Jewish gun club, despite strict NY laws

CORTLANDT, N.Y. – With the smell of fresh pine and gunpowder in the air, Jay Werner reloaded his Ruger LC9s semiautomatic pistol. A Star of David hung around his neck. He squinted one eye, took aim at the steel target down range, and the sound of full metal jacket rounds firing cut through the silence. “We […]

October 7, 2025

Texas-sized prices diminish state fair attendance

High prices — as much as $350 for a family of four — are causing some people to skip the State Fair of Texas this year, according to Dallas television station WFAA. Early in its 24-day run, the fair seems to be experiencing sparse attendance. “I couldn’t help but notice how scant the crowds were,” […]

October 7, 2025

Former NFL QB faces felony charge, possible jail time after violent altercation

Mark Sanchez, who was arrested for multiple misdemeanors following a physical altercation this weekend, is now facing a felony charge of battery involving serious bodily injury. Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears announced the upgraded charges on Monday after an amended probable cause affidavit. “We have added more serious charges against Mr. Sanchez,” Mears said. “At […]

October 7, 2025

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ rules box office

Taylor Swift is once again breaking records. Her concert-style film, “Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl,” premiered alongside her 12th studio album this weekend, turning movie theaters into pop-filled celebrations.  Early estimates show the film earned $33 million at the domestic box office. A full weekend of Swift celebrations The weekend release […]

October 7, 2025

Ohio bill would pay utility customers who opt in to grid-saving programs

A new Ohio bill aims to help utility customers lower their energy costs while easing strain on the state’s power grid. House Bill 427 would authorize utilities to create programs allowing them to temporarily adjust customers’ energy usage during periods of high demand in exchange for payment. The legislation, introduced by state Rep. Roy Klopfenstein […]