Five years after George Floyd’s death, our struggle for racial justice continues.
Five years ago, former officer Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd’s neck for a harrowing 9 minutes and 29 seconds. Floyd’s desperate cries of “I can’t breathe” reverberated in Minneapolis, reminding the Black community that the fight for existence continues. The tragic deaths of Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor illustrated that homes and neighborhoods […]
I was the police chief during George Floyd’s death. I prioritized my values over my job.
In 2020, as the police chief of Minneapolis, I found myself at the center of a significant moral upheaval that resonated worldwide following George Floyd’s murder. His life was tragically cut short beneath the knee of an officer, while three others stood by without intervening. During this tumultuous time, the entire law enforcement profession was […]
Aubrey Plaza Returns to Cannes with Emotion for ‘Honey Don’t’ Following the Death of Her Husband Jeff Baena
Aubrey Plaza Graces Cannes Red Carpet Following Personal Tragedy Aubrey Plaza made quite an entrance on the red carpet at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, stepping out in a stunning look for her first major event since the passing of her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena. This appearance comes nearly five months after his death. Joining […]
Armorer in cinematographer’s death found guilty and freed from prison
Santa Fe, New Mexico – Hannah Gutierrez Reid, convicted of involuntary manslaughter, has been released from prison while still wearing gear from the “Rust” film set. In April 2024, she was sentenced to 18 months following the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Hutchins tragically lost her life when actor Alec Baldwin discharged a firearm on […]
The bomber’s disturbing support for death and additional thoughts: Letters
The Insanity of Madness In the aftermath of the terrorist explosion in Palm Springs on May 17, we witness yet another manifestation of a troubling trend adversely affecting our society and the world at large. Figures like the latest incarnation of Ted Kaczynski have emerged from the depths of misguided economic ideologies, seeking to inflict […]
Man accused of killing Israeli Embassy employees may face death penalty
Elias Rodriguez, the individual accused of fatally shooting two employees from the Israeli embassy outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night, might face the death penalty if found guilty, according to a recently unsealed FBI affidavit. Rodriguez, 31, has been charged with murdering a foreign official and a federal capital offense, […]
Tennessee death row prisoner Oscar Smith put to death for killing his wife Judith and their teenage sons
A Tennessee inmate, Oscar Smith, was executed via lethal injection on Thursday morning for the 1989 murders of his estranged wife, Judith Smith, and her two teenage sons, Jason and Chad Burnett. Smith was pronounced dead at 10:47 AM after receiving a dose of pentobarbital, a barbiturate. At 75 years old, he maintained his innocence […]
Death of Embassy Workers Due to Qatar’s Influence on College Campuses
Israeli Consul General Addresses Recent Violence During an appearance on Fox News Channel’s “America Reports,” the Israeli Consul General in New York expressed strong condemnation over the recent killings of two staff members from the Israeli embassy. He pointed out a troubling “catalis” that he sees between American universities and various organizations, mentioning Qatar’s involvement […]
Person accused of killing Israeli Embassy employees may face the death penalty
Charges Filed Against Elias Rodriguez in Shooting Deaths of Israeli Embassy Staff Elias Rodriguez, a 31-year-old man, is facing serious charges in connection with the shooting of two Israeli embassy employees outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. According to a recently sealed FBI affidavit, Rodriguez could potentially receive the death […]
Liam Hendriks addresses death threats from Red Sox fans
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks faced a tough loss against the New York Mets, with a score of 5-1 at Fenway Park on Wednesday. He was credited with the loss after conceding three runs from three hits. The following morning, Hendriks took to social media to reveal that he and his wife had […]