A Missouri woman laced her husband’s Mountain Dew with weed killer The Missouri woman who laced her husband’s Mountain Dew with weed killer was arrested after being caught on camera spiking her husband’s Mountain Dew with a chemical weed killer, police said. Michelle Peters, 47, was charged with first-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action, the Laclede County Sheriff’s Office announced in a social media post on Tuesday. Peters allegedly repeatedly spiked her husband’s Mountain…
Oakland mayor breaks silence after FBI raid Oakland’s embattled mayor Sheng Thao gave her first public remarks Monday after federal agents raided her home. “I want to be crystal clear. I have done nothing wrong,” Thao said, reading prepared remarks from the podium. “I can tell you with confidence that this investigation is not about me. I have not been charged with a crime, and I am confident I will not be charged with a…
One million under flood warnings as heavy rain hits US Midwest Over a million people in the upper US Midwest are under flood warnings following days of heavy rain, with Iowa and South Dakota being the hardest hit. In Iowa, Governor Kim Reynolds declared a state of disaster in 21 counties, describing the floods as “catastrophic.” In South Dakota, one person has died, and Governor Kristi Noem declared a state of emergency, warning of potentially…
Child dies at California water park, police said A 12-year-old boy died at a California water park on Saturday afternoon after experiencing a “medical-related incident.” According to the Irvine Police Department, authorities and local fire officials responded to Wild Rivers water park in Irvine, California on Saturday afternoon. Law enforcement said that they were called out for reports that a child needed medical aid. Paramedics brought the child to the hospital, where they later died,…
Storm Alberto claims lives in Mexico and drenches US coast Three people have died in Mexico after Storm Alberto, the first named storm of the North Atlantic hurricane season, made landfall on Thursday. The storm, now weakened to a depression, has also brought heavy rains to southern Texas. The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) had warned of “life-threatening” flooding in both countries. The fatalities occurred in Nuevo León state, where officials reported that at least…
Trump campaign gets $50m boost from single donor Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has received a significant boost with a $50 million donation from conservative billionaire Timothy Mellon, as disclosed in a federal filing on Thursday. Mellon’s contribution was part of the $68 million raised by the Super-PAC “MAGA Inc” last month. Mellon, heir to the Mellon banking family, made his donation a day after Trump was convicted on 34 charges of falsifying business records related…
DOJ concealing info on probe into whether Hunter Biden violated ‘debauchery’ law, watchdog says A government watchdog group filed suit in Delaware federal court this week, seeking to compel the Justice Department to produce records that may determine whether Hunter Biden should be further investigated under a 1910 law relating to “prostitution or debauchery.” The Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project petitioned the same Wilmington bench where Biden was found guilty on gun charges this month, contending…
Louisiana orders every classroom to display 10 Commandments Louisiana has become the first US state to mandate that every public school classroom, from elementary to university level, display a poster of the Ten Commandments. The Republican-backed law, signed by Governor Jeff Landry, claims the commandments are “the foundational documents of our state and national government.” Civil rights groups are expected to challenge the law, arguing it violates the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause, which prohibits the…
Boeing crash families demand record $25bn fine Families of victims from two Boeing 737 Max plane crashes are calling for prosecutions and a $24.8 billion fine, labelling it “the deadliest corporate crime in US history.” Paul Cassell, the families’ lawyer, argues that this amount is “justified and clearly appropriate” considering the “enormous human costs of Boeing’s crimes.” In a 32-page letter seen by the BBC, Cassell urged the US government to prosecute Boeing leaders responsible…
White House questions Netanyahu’s criticism over weapons delay The White House has refuted claims by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the U.S. is withholding weapons and ammunition from Israel. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed that a specific shipment of bombs is on hold, but emphasised that no other weapons are being withheld. Secretary of State Antony Blinken echoed this, stating the pause concerns their use in urban areas of Gaza and remains under review.…
Florida plastic surgeon charged in wife’s death who went into cardiac arrest Florida plastic surgeon charged in wife’s death after she went into cardiac arrest on his operating table, and he allegedly waited 20 minutes to call 911, police said. According to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s office, 41-year-old Benjamin Brown was arrested for the death of his 33-year-old wife, Hillary Brown. In a press release, Police authorities said that they were called to Restore…
KEY POINTS One in five Americans under extreme weather alerts Around 70 million Americans, or one in five, are under heat alerts as temperatures are expected to soar. The Northeast and Midwest are bracing for extreme heat, with temperatures potentially reaching 105F (41C). In other parts of the country, a wildfire north of Los Angeles has forced hundreds from their homes. Meanwhile, Montana is experiencing a rare June snowstorm with heavy snow expected. Scientists attribute…
KEY POINTS White House slams claims Joe Biden froze at LA fundraiser after viral clip The White House has accused “right-wing critics” of spreading misleading videos to question President Joe Biden’s mental fitness. Recently, critics claimed Biden was confused and needed Barack Obama to guide him off stage at a fundraiser. The White House responded by sharing footage showing Biden pausing to appreciate the applause. Both Biden, 81 and his opponent Donald Trump, 78, are…
Americans believe US should focus more on domestic issues, but support leadership on world stage: poll A majority of Americans believe the U.S. should focus more on issues at home and withdraw from foreign affairs, despite an increasing number of Americans believing the U.S. should be more engaged and take the lead when it comes to international events. Just under two-thirds of Americans, 62%, believe the U.S. would be “better served by withdrawing from international…
John Fetterman at fault for car accident Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., was at fault for a car accident that injured him, his wife and another driver, authorities said in a police report. Fetterman and his wife Gisele were involved in the car crash early Sunday in Maryland in the area of westbound Interstate 70 at Interstate 68, between Pennsylvania and West Virginia. According to a preliminary investigation, police said a Chevrolet Traverse was traveling “at…
Coast Guard offers update on deadly Titan submersible implosion nearly one year later Nearly a year after five people died when the OceanGate Titan submersible imploded on its way down to view the Titanic, the U.S. Coast Guard has given an update on its investigation into the tragedy. The Coast Guard said Friday it is still “actively investigating” the factors that led to the deaths of U.K. billionaire Hamish Harding, OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, father-son…
California democrats ‘playing dirty tricks’ to keep Prop 47 reform off ballot, GOP leader says Prop 47, a voter-approved initiative passed in 2014, loosened the penalties for drug and theft crimes in California and has been blamed for California’s rampant theft problems. Californians for Safer Communities, a bipartisan group made up of law enforcement, elected officials and businesses, said it has collected more than 900,000 signatures in support of the proposed amendment to reform Prop…
Underdog candidate Andy Kim wins NJ Senate primary, setting up battle against Bob Menendez New Jersey Rep. Andy Kim defeated his Democratic rivals in the state’s Democratic primary Tuesday night and will face off against embattled Sen. Bob Menendez in November, who is running for re-election as an Independent. Rep. Kim defeated challengers Lawrence Hamm and Patricia Campos Medina to have the opportunity to unseat Menendez who has held the elected role since 2006, currently…
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Trump rages at verdicts as he’s found guilty 34 times in historic case Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in connection with a criminal hush-money scheme aimed at influencing the 2016 election. This verdict follows less than 12 hours of jury deliberation, marking the first criminal conviction of a former U.S. president. Trump, convicted by a jury of 12 New Yorkers, was found guilty of felony falsification…
US billionaire plans submersible trip to Titanic wreck US luxury real estate billionaire Larry Connor and deep-sea explorer Patrick Lahey are planning a submersible expedition to explore the Titanic wreck. Connor, an Ohio tycoon and adventurer, and Lahey, co-founder of Triton Submarines, aim to reach a depth of approximately 3,800 meters (12,467 feet) in the North Atlantic Ocean. The planned voyage will utilise the Triton 4000/2 Abyssal Explorer, a submersible certified for depths of up…
Hundreds of thousands without power after Texas storms Severe thunderstorms in Texas have left nearly 600,000 customers without electricity. The storms brought hurricane-force wind gusts up to 77 mph and golf ball-sized hail, compounding the impact of earlier severe weather that killed at least 24 people across five states, including Texas. The extreme weather, which included tornado warnings in Dallas and surrounding areas, caused significant damage such as flooding, downed trees, and power lines. Dallas…
Thousands of Americans without power due to severe weather Tornadoes and severe thunderstorms have left nearly 300,000 residents across seven states without power as of Monday night. Over the weekend, intense storms claimed at least 23 lives and caused widespread destruction across the central United States. The highest risk of severe weather has shifted eastward, spanning from Alabama to New York, with additional thunderstorms, damaging wind gusts, hail, and flash flooding anticipated. The National Weather…
