NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal is lending support to Jordan Wilmore, a 7-foot-3 police recruit, in his quest to join the local police force. O'Neal's assistance aims to help Wilmore achieve his dream.
An investigation into the Sydney Jewish festival mass shooting suspects Sajid Akram (50) and his son Naveed (24) revealed no signs of a broader terrorist cell, as they spent most of November in the Philippines with no evidence of training or logistical preparation for their attack. The pair, who reportedly rarely left their hotel, returned to Australia from Manila on Nov. 29 and carried out the shooting two weeks later at Bondi Beach.
A federal judge ruled that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau can continue to receive funds from the Federal Reserve, despite the White House challenging the legality of the funding method. The dispute centers around whether Director Russell Vought, who also serves as acting director of the CFPB, has the authority to shut down the agency and dismiss its employees, with the National Treasury Employees Union successfully preventing mass layoffs in court so far.
NFL star Stefon Diggs of the New England Patriots is facing criminal charges including felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault following an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month. No further details have been disclosed yet. The Patriots are aware of the allegations but are withholding comment due to it being an ongoing legal matter.
A nonprofit group has filed a misconduct complaint against Judge Sarah Merriam of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, alleging repeated instances of bullying and mistreatment towards law clerks. The complaint, made by the Legal Accountability Project, is based on conversations with multiple former clerks who fear retaliation.
An 84-year-old White man accused of shooting a Black teenager, Ralph Yarl, after mistaking his house for another, turned himself in and was released on bail following two felony charges. The suspect, Andrew Lester, will be arraigned Wednesday. He faces restrictions such as no weapons and no contact with Yarl or his family.
Fox News reached an unprecedented $787.5 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems, marking the largest defamation settlement in US history for a media company. The deal was finalized just before trial proceedings were set to begin, following a three-hour delay in the Delaware Superior Court. Dominion's lawyer called the settlement a "vindication" for truth and democracy, while Fox News acknowledged that certain claims about Dominion were false.
Former President Donald Trump was indicted on June 8th for mishandling classified documents, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing investigation into his handling of sensitive materials. This development not only reinforces the importance of democratic institutions but also underscores the need for accountability and transparency within our political system.
A 29-year-old Black man, Tyre Nichols, dies after a violent encounter with Memphis police, sparking calls for systemic reform and accountability.
A tragic mass shooting in Monterey Park has left ten dead and many more injured. As we grapple with the devastating consequences, it's clear that addressing systemic issues like gun control and mental health care is crucial to prevent such tragedies in the future.
A horrifying shooting at a Colorado LGBTQ+ nightclub underscores the need for systemic change in areas including gun control, mental health support, and the fight against hate crimes.
A shocking attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband underscores the urgent need to address systemic issues and strengthen democratic institutions, while promoting social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and more.
The FBI's raid on former President Trump's Florida estate, Mar-a-Lago, has sent shockwaves through American politics, raising critical questions about the integrity of our democratic institutions and the rule of law.
A horrific mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, has left 10 people dead and several injured. The attack appears to be racially motivated, shedding light on the persistent issue of systemic racism in America.