Young members of the Tren de Aragua gang, staying at a New York City-funded migrant shelter, are allegedly committing armed robberies in Times Square and escaping detection, the New York Post reported. The gang, one of Venezuela’s most notorious criminal organizations, is known for extensive activities such as human smuggling, drug and sex trafficking, armed…

Authorities in California have continued to highlight the persistent efforts of criminals to distribute fentanyl. This week, significant seizures occurred on Interstate 5 in the Central Valley. California Highway Patrol officers made two critical traffic stops, resulting in the seizure of 120,000 fentanyl-laced pills and 11 pounds of fentanyl valued at $1.7 million. On Oct.…

The smell of burnt marijuana can no longer be used as probable cause for a warrantless search of a vehicle in Illinois, the state’s Supreme Court ruled. In 2019, Illinois legalized the recreational use of marijuana and decriminalized possession of the drug up to 30 grams. In a unanimous decision, with one abstention, the justices…

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is drawing criticism for how campus officials are handling safety issues following violent protests in 2024. Some are calling it a “militarized campus.” In Spring 2024, protests broke out at UCLA over the Israel-Hamas war, which led to clashes between police and protesters. Officers took a down a…

Former President Donald Trump was doing more than just talking about the auto industry at the Detroit Economic Club on Thursday, Oct. 10. He made headlines when he said he supports making interest on car loans tax deductible. Trump compared car loan interest to interest that Americans pay on their home mortgages. However, any change…

State attorneys general from 19 states are investigating the Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue for alleged illegal fundraising practices. The investigation, which began in Texas, centers on whether ActBlue facilitated fraudulent donations using “straw donors” to violate campaign finance laws. The probe initially focused on suspicious donation patterns, where individuals with a low net worth were…

Crocs are everywhere, though the squishy, colorful, slip-on shoes sometimes create intense debate amongst supporters and detractors. The shoes have become a wardrobe staple for kids, teens and even parents over the years. But are Crocs actually good for developing feet? NPR recently spoke to Maryland podiatrist Priya Parthasarathy, who is also the spokesperson for…

Four mayors in Mexico are demanding more security detail. The politicians’ requests come due to safety concerns stemming from the death of newly elected Mayor Alejandro Arcos, who was reportedly murdered just days into the job. Mexican federal authorities announced on Tuesday, Oct. 8, that the request for federal protection came just a day after…

As Hurricane Milton inches closer to Florida, thousands of people are evacuating their homes, while more are hunkering down with the supplies they need to ride out the storm and deal with potential impacts. So, how do people know when to stay and when to leave? For many Southerners, the answer might be at their…

Americans are starting to turn away from fast food, and that’s sending shockwaves in the industry, from the locations themselves all the way down the supply chain. One of the biggest suppliers in the nation, Lamb Weston, is feeling the pinch big-time. The company is the largest producer of french fries in North America, supplying…

During his annual speech, MI5 Director General Ken McCallum said Russia’s intelligence agency is on a mission to cause “mayhem” on the streets of the United Kingdom. McCallum said that the increase in activity came after the U.K. backed Ukraine in its war against Russia. “The GRU in particular is on a sustained mission to…

In an interview with Fox News, former President Donald Trump shared new details about the day he was shot in the ear and nearly assassinated in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. He discussed his trip from the rally to a local hospital and revealed where his son Barron was when news of the assassination attempt…

Some Democratic lawmakers are demanding answers from corporations like General Mills, PepsiCo and Coca Cola. Lawmakers claimed the companies are exploiting customers with a phenomenon known as “shrinkflation,” which is the practice by big companies to reduce the size of a product but still charge the same price. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Rep. Madeleine…