Suspect in bomb threat at Chase Bank in Bakersfield reportedly held up inside
Standoff at Chase Bank in Bakersfield A standoff involving a man suspected of making a bomb threat at a Chase Bank in downtown Bakersfield, California, extended into Tuesday evening as negotiators worked to free those still inside the bank. The Bakersfield Police Department received reports of the bomb threat just after 1 p.m. near Chester […]
Blanche: DOJ has decided to not proceed with the $1.776B ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’
Department of Justice Drops Proposed Anti-Weaponization Fund During a recent hearing of the House Committee on Appropriations, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will not proceed with the previously proposed $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. This fund was intended to serve as a comprehensive tool aimed at investigating and dismantling […]
Two scientists accused of illegally bringing a deactivated mpox virus into the US
Two Scientists Charged in Mpox Virus Smuggling Case DETROIT (AP) — Authorities announced Tuesday that two scientists from a U.S. government lab are facing charges for smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus into the country from Africa, as well as for allegedly lying during interviews at a Michigan airport. A criminal complaint was revealed in […]
Stock futures remain mostly stable after the S&P 500 sets another record: Live updates
On May 28, 2026, traders were busy at the New York Stock Exchange. U.S. stock futures remained relatively stable on Tuesday night after all three major indexes reached record highs during the regular trading session. The S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures were trading close to neutral territories, while futures tied to the Dow […]
Footage reveals freezer being placed into a van the day after Maya Millete disappeared in Chula Vista
Testimony in Larry Milete Murder Trial In the ongoing murder trial of Larry Milete, jurors heard powerful testimony on Monday from the primary investigator involved in the disappearance of Maya Milete, a mother from the San Diego area who vanished from her home in January 2021. Jesse Vicente, who has 18 years of experience with […]
Rep Tom Kean confronts uncertain re-election battle during extended health leave
Election Update: Democrats vs. Republicans in New Jersey Democrat Rebecca Bennett will challenge Rep. Tom Keene Jr. (R-N.J.) in the upcoming November election. Keene, who has been absent from public life for months due to undisclosed health issues, ran unopposed to secure the Republican nomination. Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot, emerged victorious in a […]
California: Man claiming to have a bomb frees hostage at Chase Bank in Bakersfield
Update on Bomb Threat and Hostage Situation in Bakersfield Update – 5:50 PM Pacific Time: As of 5 p.m., Bakersfield Police confirmed the release of one individual from custody. Authorities reported that all other detainees remain in good health. 4:32 PM: Bakersfield, California, police are addressing an ongoing bomb threat and hostage situation at a […]
Bernie Sanders Commends Graham Platner for His Courage, Regardless of Controversies
Sanders Backs Platner Amid Scandals Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) has expressed support for Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate from Maine, who is facing a series of scandals that threaten his campaign. Despite the challenges, Sanders believes that Platner possesses the “courage” to confront wealthy interests. In a recent statement, Sanders remarked on the significant […]
San Diego leader attributes tragic hit-and-run that claimed the life of a bride-to-be to mosque shooting.
San Diego County Officials Charged in Hit-and-Run Incident In a recent court appearance, San Diego County officials entered a not guilty plea regarding charges linked to a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of a bride. Following the tragic incident, one official expressed their emotional distress about a shooting at a local mosque. During Monday’s […]
Congo Opens Airport in Area Affected by Ebola Outbreak
DR Congo Reopens Bunia Airport Amid Ebola Concerns The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) announced on Monday that Bunia Airport, located in Ituri province—an area at the center of the Ebola outbreak—will be reopening. Previously, flights to and from Bunia Airport were suspended on May 27. This decision was made as a “precautionary measure” […]