Bast Bramhall

Allegations of a second child sex abuse case within a Texas megachurch are surfacing after initial allegations against a former senior pastor led to an big shakeup within the congregation. Robert Morris, the founder of Gateway Christian Church near Fort Worth, allegedly started sexually abusing a girl in 1982, before Morris founded the church. At…

On Election Day in Arizona, the polls closed at 7 p.m. on Nov. 5. Two days later, only 69% of the ballots have been counted in the Grand Canyon State. Nevada is also still counting ballots, with 90% of the vote tabulated. Although President-elect Donald Trump seems to have a path to victory in both…

The Israeli Defense Force ramped up their operations on Thursday, Nov. 7, in northern Gaza and ordered more evacuations. The move is fueling fears among Palestinians that they will never be able to return home. Israel said it was forced to clear out Jabaila and another nearby town on Wednesday, Nov. 6, to fight off…

Australia’s government introduced a proposal that would ban children under 16 from social media. The country’s Prime Minister called it “world-leading” legislation. “Social media is doing harm to our kids and I’m calling time on it,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. “I want Australian parents and families to know that the government has your back.”…

President-elect Donald Trump made significant inroads with Latino and Black voters in the 2024 election, with increased support from minority communities playing a key role in his victory in crucial swing states. The margins, compared to 2020, were significant, with some of Trump’s gains being historic. In Starr County, Texas, a border region with a…

The Mexican Navy said it seized 3.6 tons, about 8,000 lbs., of cocaine off the coast of Acapulco. They say a “narco sub” was spotted in the Pacific Ocean near the resort town earlier during the week of Nov. 4. When Mexican Navy ships intercepted the boat, they said they found more than 100 packages…

Californians have spoken and they want harsher penalties for crime. Proposition 36, a ballot measure imposing increased punishment for certain drug, theft and property crimes, passed overwhelmingly in the deep-blue state. The new measure will roll back parts of 2014’s Proposition 47, which reduced certain non-violent felonies to misdemeanors. While some proponents of Proposition 47…

Colleges across the U.S. are offering “coping spaces” to help students manage potential stress following the 2024 presidential election. These efforts, aimed at fostering mindfulness and relaxation, include designated spaces for activities like coloring, Lego-building and drop-in counseling. The Free Press reports how Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy, the day after the election,…

Netflix headquarters in France and the Netherlands are reportedly under investigation for possible tax fraud and money laundering. The offices were searched Tuesday, Nov. 5. A special financial prosecution unit called the PNF is handling the French investigation in Paris. The group is known for conducting high-stakes investigations that often involve large international companies. However,…

A key staffer for Donald Trump, who co-hosts a white nationalist podcast in secret, is no longer with the campaign. Trump campaign officials fired Luke Meyer, who was the regional director for western Pennsylvania, on Friday, Nov. 1, after learning about his views from Politico. Reporter Amanda Moore linked Meyer to an online personality going…

Former President Donald Trump wrapped up his campaign talking about tariffs during a stop in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The topic has the business world watching closely in the event he wins the election. During his rally, Trump started talking about the addictive painkiller fentanyl and the negative effect it has over the country. Trump stated he…

The FBI has established a 24/7 National Election Command Post in Washington, D.C., to address any threats that may arise before and after Election Day. This weeklong effort brings together over a dozen federal agencies and roughly 80 personnel per shift to monitor for federal election crimes, cyber threats, foreign interference and domestic terrorism risks.…

Israeli police have arrested one of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s top aides. The aide allegedly leaked classified information to foreign media that may have harmed efforts to free the remaining hostages held by Hamas. Opposition leaders say the intelligence was faked and it was a way to make Netanyahu look better after not having come…