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Alleged Neo-Nazi cult leader arrested for plot to poison Jewish, minority children
The leader of an alleged Eastern European-based neo-Nazi group has been arrested and charged with soliciting hate crimes and acts of mass violence. The Justice Department released a statement on Tuesday, July 16, identifying 20-year-old Georgian national Michail Chkhikvishvili as the suspected leader of a group called “Maniacs Murder Cult.” The group is described as… -
Tons of decomposing fish in Brazil, prosecutors say 1 company is to blame
Tons of fish have died along one of the main rivers in São Paulo, Brazil, after environmental officials and prosecutors said on Wednesday, July 17, that illegal dumping of industrial wastewater into the Piracicaba River caused the massive die-off. Preliminary findings reveal that anywhere between 10 to 20 tons of fish died in the river.… -
Unplugged Performance unveils ‘Tactical Cybertruck’ for police use
Imagine police cars straight out of a sci-fi blockbuster. They are closer to reality than one might think. The Tesla Cybertruck, known for its rugged, stainless steel build and distinctive design, is now looking beyond the consumer market into law enforcement. Unveiled nearly five years ago as a futuristic concept, the Cybertruck is poised to… -
Mayor of Paris takes dip in Seine River to show it’s safe for Olympians
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo delivered on a long-awaited promise on Wednesday, July 17, nine days before the Olympic Games kick off. Hidalgo took a much-anticipated swim in the long-polluted Seine River in an effort to prove that the water is clean enough for the upcoming Olympic swimming competitions that will take place in the waterway.… -
US charges former CIA analyst of acting as an agent for South Korea
A former United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) analyst has been indicted on charges accusing her of acting as a secret South Korean agent in exchange for lavish gifts. The indictment — issued by the United States government on Tuesday, July 16 — said that Sue Mi Terry, who worked for the CIA and White… -
Giant asteroid will fly by Earth in 2029, scientists want to catch it
The asteroid Apophis will fly closely by Earth in 2029, and the European Space Agency is working on a plan to rendezvous with the space rock two months before that encounter. The proposed mission is known as Rapid Apophis Mission for Space Safety, or RAMSES. Its goal is to learn more about the composition of… -
Sen. Bob Menendez found guilty on all 16 counts in criminal corruption trial
A Manhattan jury convicted U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., on all 16 criminal counts he faced on Tuesday, July 16. The jury deliberated for around 12.5 hours over three days before reaching a verdict in a trial that lasted nine weeks. The jury convicted Menendez of taking hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes in… -
Why Trump campaign is against certain voter registration efforts in Michigan
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee (RNC) announced a lawsuit against Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D, on Monday, July 15, to block some of her voter registration efforts in the state. The lawsuit claims that the state of Michigan violated the National Voter Registration Act by using the Department of Veterans… -
Chaos at Copa America final prompts security concerns for 2026 World Cup
Local authorities in Miami, Florida, vowed to review and improve security protocols after thousands of ticketless fans stormed the gates of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens ahead of the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia on Sunday, July 14. The resulting chaos caused officials to delay the start of the game 75 minutes… -
As thousands remain without power, Gov. Abbot ramps up pressure
Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, said that he will take executive action in order to address what he calls massive failures of the state’s power providers. Specifically, Abbott called out Houston’s utility service, CenterPoint, which has not yet fulfilled his request of a detailed plan for future storms in the wake of Hurricane Beryl but has… -
Texas federal judge rules 1868 ban on at-home distilling unconstitutional
A ban on at-home distilling that has been in place since 1868 was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge in Texas on Wednesday, July 11. The federal judge sided with a group that has been advocating for the legalization of at-home production of spirits such as whiskey and bourbon for their personal consumption. U.S District… -
As danger of space debris grows, could wood be the safest solution?
Reports of metal parts landing on people’s property from SpaceX’s spacecraft have gained international attention. The debris from the Dragon Crew spacecraft is posing as a major concern for astronomers. Metal chunks of the spacecraft have been found on a Saskatchewan farm, a North Carolina hiking trail, and another was found in Florida after hitting… -
Panama installs barbed wire at Darién Gap amid migrant surge
Panama installed barbed wire along the Darién Gap to strengthen border security amid a surge of migrants heading to the U.S. The move follows an agreement with the U.S. to manage migration through the jungle corridor. Newly inaugurated President José Raúl Mulino is committed to closing this major pathway for migrants. Despite the new barriers,…