In a harrowing turn of events, Georgia authorities apprehended a person of interest in connection with the brutal slaying of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley. The distressing incident unfolded on the University of Georgia’s main campus in Athens, sending shockwaves through the community. James Hataway, a university spokesperson, confirmed the detainment, emphasizing the ongoing nature … Read more
Police in New York City have launched an investigation following the discovery of a human leg on subway tracks in the Bronx over the weekend. The alarming find was reported just after 1 p.m. on Saturday, prompting officers to respond to the scene. Response from Law Enforcement Upon arrival at the site, officers from the … Read more
The search has been halted for four Florida men whose boat disappeared amidst rain and fog on Saturday night, according to authorities. The group embarked on their journey from north of Venice, Florida, departing from the Marina Park Boat Ramp near the Historic Venice Train Depot. Despite extensive search efforts covering over 4,600 square miles … Read more
The United Auto Workers (UAW) have issued a stark warning of a potential strike at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant, the automaker’s largest and most profitable facility. With negotiations at a standstill for over five months, the UAW has set a strike deadline of February 23, citing unresolved local contract issues affecting approximately 9,000 UAW Local … Read more
Authorities in Texas have intensified efforts to locate missing 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, though they have yet to locate the subject of this week’s Amber Alert. The search resumed on Saturday morning, focusing on Lake Livingston, a reservoir in East Texas north of Houston. Officials have identified Don Steven McDougal as a person of interest in … Read more
An Oregon man, David Medina, has been apprehended on accusations of involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, adding to the growing number of individuals facing legal repercussions in the aftermath of the riot. Medina, a 34-year-old resident of Sherwood, is the eleventh person from Oregon and Southwest Washington to confront federal … Read more
Yale University issued a formal apology on Friday for its historical connections to slavery, following several years of intensive research and study into its involvement with the transatlantic slave trade. In a statement, the prestigious educational institution recognized its role in slavery, as well as the labor, experiences, and contributions of enslaved individuals to its … Read more
The New York Police Department (NYPD) is on the lookout for eight individuals involved in the stabbing of a teenage boy at Coney Island’s transit hub earlier this week. Surveillance images of the group sought in connection with the Wednesday afternoon incident at the Coney Island–Stillwell Avenue D/F/N/Q station have been released by the NYPD. … Read more
Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a mother of two, tragically lost her life due to a gunshot wound sustained during the Super Bowl parade shooting in Kansas City. Despite efforts during surgery at a local hospital, she succumbed to her injuries. Her story resonated deeply with the community, shedding light on her vibrant personality and the impact of … Read more
The South Carolina House has taken a significant step towards modernizing the state’s liquor laws by approving a bill that would permit liquor stores to operate for a few hours on Sundays, provided their local governments endorse the measure. What is the Bill About? Advocates of the bill argue that it is high time to … Read more