A newly revealed “limited edition” US passport tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary is already drawing backlash after people spotted what they say is a major flaw in the design. The special passport was unveiled in late April and is…
Filmmaker Carl Erik Rinsch has been handed a prison sentence after being convicted of defrauding Netflix out of millions of dollars. The director, 48, had been hired by the streamer to create a sci-fi series and later received an additional…
Natalie Shirilla, the mother of convicted murderer MacKenzie Shirilla, has spoken about her daughter’s life in prison, saying she is finding it difficult to cope. MacKenzie Shirilla was found guilty over the deaths of her boyfriend, 20-year-old Dominic Russo, and…
Serena Williams is back in the Wimbledon spotlight at 44, and the tennis icon has said one of the sport’s anti-doping requirements has been especially frustrating to manage as she plots her comeback. Williams, who stepped away from professional tennis…
Daveigh Chase’s father has addressed the heartbreaking death of his 35-year-old daughter after officials confirmed that she died from complications related to AIDS. News of the Lilo & Stitch actress’ death was first reported on June 17, when her boyfriend,…
Family Members to Attend Key Preliminary Hearing in Charlie Kirk Murder Case The family of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk will attend a pivotal preliminary hearing beginning next week, marking the first time his parents and widow will sit in…
A Michigan couple has been charged with murder following the death of their 7-year-old son, who weighed 255 pounds when he died in November 2025, marking a tragic case of alleged neglect that has drawn national attention. Damien O’Brien, 40,…
The Archdiocese of San Francisco has agreed to pay $395 million to settle more than 500 lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse by clergy and church officials, marking one of the largest abuse settlements in California and potentially ending a years-long…
Sister Leticia Ugboaja, a nun dressed in her religious habit, was walking to Our Lady of Sorrows Church in McAllen, Texas on Sunday morning to attend Mass when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers detained her. The incident sparked quick…
— A dangerous heat wave is gripping the Midwest and moving eastward, forcing communities to open cooling centers and cancel outdoor activities as temperatures soar dangerously high. Summer camps, farmers markets, drive-in theaters and other outdoor events have been postponed…
Summer travel options are set to shrink for passengers departing from the Midwest after Southwest Airlines confirmed it is dropping seven domestic nonstop routes from St. Louis Lambert International Airport. The Dallas-headquartered budget airline is adjusting its network for the…
The Great American State Fair is now underway on the National Mall, but photos and videos from the site have sparked confusion online after some visitors claimed the buildings looked as though they had been covered with stapled-on sheets. The…
A San Diego resident is suing the city for $35 million after a fall in May left him with life-changing injuries. The 70-year-old, who lives in Pacific Beach, was hurt on May 11 after tripping on a sidewalk in Mission…
Warning: This article contains details regarding a deceased newborn baby, which some readers may find distressing. Police are appealing for information after a newborn baby was found dead in a portable toilet at a major festival in the US. The…
As the July 4 holiday week begins, Americans across the country are preparing for Independence Day festivities. This year’s celebration falls on Saturday, July 4, 2026, giving many people who work a Monday-to-Friday schedule the chance to make the most…
Donald Trump has announced that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will likely be drained again for repairs, as his administration continues to battle algae, peeling coating and damage blamed on vandalism. The pool, a long-running Washington, D.C. beautification project, remains…