Key Gun Rules Struck Down as DOJ Skips Appeal

A federal judge struck key National Firearms Act rules for untaxed firearms, and the Justice Department let the first deadline pass without appealing.Story SnapshotA Texas federal court ruled core National Firearms Act provisions unconstitutional...
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Trump Backs James’ GOP Challenger

President Trump’s “complete and total” endorsement of Saritha Komatireddy turns New York’s attorney general race into a high-stakes fight over law, power, and accountability.Story...
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Safer Streets, Darker Future?

Five years after the U.S. exit, United Nations officials say Afghanistan is quieter under Taliban rule—even as millions face rights crackdowns and deepening need.Story SnapshotUnited Nations missions report improved security and Taliban control across Afghanistan.Human rights groups document sweeping bans on girls’ education and women’s public life.Aid groups warn nearly half the country needs help and hunger remains widespread.Parades in Kabul showcase power while trust, jobs, and transparency lag.Security Gains Under Tight Central ControlUnited Nations officials say Afghanistan has seen “a period of improved security” since the Taliban took power in 2021, with fewer armed clashes and broader freedom...
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Campaigns, Mortgages… With COVID Money?

Federal prosecutors say the sitting mayor of Lawrence turned pandemic relief into a personal and political cash machine, and they have the records to prove it.Story SnapshotFederal agents arrested Mayor Brian DePeña on charges tied to over $1.5 million in COVID loan fraud.Prosecutors allege the money covered campaign costs, personal taxes, and high-interest mortgages.A sworn affidavit cites probable cause for wire fraud and money laundering charges.The case highlights wider failures in pandemic relief oversight and fraud prevention.What Prosecutors Allege HappenedThe United States Attorney for Massachusetts charged Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña with wire fraud and money laundering tied to more...
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A Simple River Trip Became a Fight to Survive

Three Michigan tubers disappeared on a casual river trip and were found three days later in the woods, a reminder of how quickly ordinary...
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Trump’s Silence Puts Miller on the Spot

Trump’s silence in public and pressure in private have left embattled Congressman Max Miller caught in a political vise that both parties can read as warning or cover.Quick TakePresident Trump did not publicly call for Miller to quit and called him a “very good person.”Trump also told Miller the race would be tough, which fueled reports of private pressure to step aside.Republican officials in Washington and Ohio hoped Trump’s call would push Miller out of the race.Miller says he is staying in the race and has put his own money into the campaign.Trump’s public stance stayed cautiousPresident Trump chose...
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Ukraine’s Drones Are Hitting Russia’s Oil Lifeline

Ukraine’s drone campaign against Russia’s oil sector has now reached deep into the country’s core refining network, and the fuel system is starting to feel it.Quick TakeReuters, BBC Verify, AP, and other outlets have reported strikes on many major Russian refineries, including plants in Moscow, Omsk, Saratov, Syzran, Ilsky, and Tatarstan.Reuters reported that attacks on refining have caused full or partial shutdowns and reduced gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel output.BBC Verify said 21 of Russia’s 38 large refineries had been hit since January, with at least 10 suspending operations fully or partly.The strongest evidence supports a campaign of disruption,...
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All 9 Skiers Died Trapped Under Castle Peak Snow

New coroner reports have cleared up one part of the Castle Peak avalanche tragedy, and the answer is grim: all nine skiers died from...
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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 bodies in various states of decomposition at South Chicago Chapel on East 95th Street.State regulators suspended a funeral director’s license after citing unrefrigerated storage, rodent infestation, and maggot infestation.Neighbors said they had noticed a strong odor for months before the discovery.The funeral home’s owners had already faced prior trouble tied to mishandled remains.What Officials FoundCook County medical examiner officials said investigators found more than 50...
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Armed City Inauguration – Colombia Makes a Historic Shift

Colombia’s new president took office in Cali under heavy security, turning an ordinary handoff of power into a sharp national signal.Quick TakeAbelardo de la Espriella was sworn in on August 7, 2026, as Colombia’s president in Cali.The ceremony broke with the long tradition of holding inaugurations in Bogotá.Reports said he won a close June runoff over Iván Cepeda by a narrow margin.His rise fits a broader rightward shift in parts of Latin America and in Colombia’s politics.A Swearing-In Meant to Send a MessageAbelardo de la Espriella was sworn in Friday as Colombia’s president in the southwestern city of Cali....
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