Funeral Home Horror — 50+ Left To Rot

More than 50 decomposing bodies found inside a Chicago funeral home have turned a foul smell into a public scandal about state oversight, family trust, and basic human dignity.Quick TakeInvestigators found more than 50...
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Man Shoved Onto NYC Subway Tracks—Attacker Still Missing

A man was shoved onto subway tracks in Harlem late Tuesday night, and four days later, police still have not caught the person who...
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Parents vs. Texas: Who Controls Religion in the Classroom?

Texas is now testing whether the state itself can decide what religious message your child sees every day at school.Story SnapshotThree Houston-area moms say Texas’ Ten Commandments law tramples both religious freedom and parental rights.The law, Senate Bill 10, orders a Ten Commandments poster in every public school classroom across the state.A federal appeals court has already upheld the law under the U.S. Constitution, but this new case attacks it under Texas law.The fight taps deep anger on the left and right that government “elites” ignore parents and cling to power.Texas Moms Turn State’s Own Laws Against Ten Commandments...
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Mother of Three. Young NYPD Officer Dies After Cosmetic Surgery

A 31-year-old NYPD officer and mother of three died after a bacterial infection set in following breast implant removal surgery at a clinic in the Dominican Republic, her family says.Quick TakeNYPD Officer Rebecca De Paula, 31, died after surgery to remove breast implants at a clinic in Santo Domingo.Her family says a bacterial infection after the procedure led to her death and is demanding a malpractice investigation.She was a mother of three and had recently been named Officer of the Month.Her death adds to a growing list of American cosmetic surgery deaths in the Dominican Republic and nearby countries.Officer...
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Hope for Peace, Warning of War

President Trump says there’s a “good chance” for a new Iran nuclear deal even as he warns the United States could start bombing again...
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This Drone Didn’t Just Watch—It Gave Orders

A low-flying drone barking orders at a lone swimmer on a dark Chinese beach is the latest reminder that high-tech “safety” tools can turn into always-on rule enforcers watching every move we make.Story SnapshotA patrol drone over a Qingdao beach used a loudspeaker to order a man out of the water after dark.Local authorities say these drones enforce a nighttime swimming ban to prevent drownings and support rescues.The same system doubles as real-time surveillance, closely tracking people and broadcasting commands in public space.The viral clip feeds growing global worries that safety tech is becoming another tool for automated control...
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California Party Ends in Tragedy After Gunfire Erupts

Bullets flew through a packed Morgan Hill party, and the early reports show how fast a viral night can turn into a deadly public safety failure.Quick TakeAuthorities said one person died and several others were injured in the shooting.Local reports tied the gathering to an unsanctioned birthday party promoted on social media.Officials said no arrest had been made as detectives searched for a suspect.Early reports differed on the injury count, which shows how unstable breaking news can be.Deadly Scene at a Morgan Hill PartySanta Clara County sheriff’s detectives said they were investigating a shooting at a large party in...
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9/11 Families and NYC Mayor Clash Ahead of 25th Anniversary

A petition by 9/11 families to bar New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani from the 25th anniversary ceremony has exploded into a high-visibility fight...
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Clark Controversy Puts WNBA Under Fire

When the league’s biggest star can set records one night and get a fist to the throat with no foul the next, it raises hard questions about whether anyone in charge is really protecting players or just protecting the brand.Story SnapshotThe WNBA retroactively ruled Alyssa Thomas’s fist-to-throat hit on Caitlin Clark a flagrant foul 2 and a “non-basketball act,” but game officials called nothing in real time.Clark left that stretch of games with a back injury from separate contact, yet she and her coach say officiating and player protection “have to be better.”The incident has fueled claims that Clark...
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Iran War Casualties Under Fire as Congress Seeks Truth

As bombs keep falling on Iran, a senior Democrat says Congress is flying blind on how many Americans are getting hurt or killed in a war most citizens never voted for.Story SnapshotRep. Adam Smith says the Trump administration is not sharing full Iran war casualty and cost data with Congress, calling this “dictator” behavior.Reports say several Iranian strikes that wounded dozens of U.S. troops were not publicly acknowledged by the Pentagon, raising fears of a quiet casualty cover‑up.The Pentagon insists its casualty database is “regularly updated” and denies hiding deaths or injuries, but has not explained key gaps in...
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