Susan Crawford elected to Wisconsin Supreme Court, keeping bench in liberal hands

Trump Critiques Fed Chair Over Interest RatesPresident Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for maintaining steady interest rates, labeling him a "fool" for not cutting rates sooner. Despite Trump's claims of "virtually NO INFLATION," data shows inflation rose 2.4% annually in March, exceeding the Fed's target. Powell emphasized the importance of the Fed's independence from political pressure, cautioning that Trump's calls for rate cuts might undermine confidence in U.S. policymaking and complicate the Fed's...

A Florida man was gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park after getting too close to the animal, sustaining minor injuries that required treatment by emergency personnel. This incident, reported at 3:15 p.m. in the Lake Village area, marks the first bison-related injury in Yellowstone for 2025, following previous incidents where people were injured after approaching or provoking bison. The National Park Service advises visitors to maintain a safe distance of at least 25...

Byron Scott Lawsuit SummaryByron Scott, former Los Angeles Lakers player and coach, faces a lawsuit amended in May 2023, accusing him of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in 1987 during a Lakers event at Campbell Hall High School. The complaint alleges sexual battery and false imprisonment, with Scott being publicly named for the first time; it seeks over $25,000 in damages. Scott, who denies the allegations, claims he believed the girl was of legal age...

The investigation into the February 6, 2024, military helicopter crash that killed five Marines has concluded, attributing the incident to pilot error and contributing factors like poor weather conditions. The crew, comprised of Lance Cpl. Donovan Davis, Sgt. Alec Langen, and Captains Benjamin Moulton, Jack Casey, and Miguel Nava, had encountered engine issues during a training flight. The report criticized the commanding officer for approving the flight despite it exceeding his authority, and it emphasized...

Salt Lake City — Attorneys for Ralph Leroy Menzies, a Utah man on death row for 37 years, argued in court that he should be spared execution due to severe dementia that impairs his understanding of the situation. Menzies was convicted of murdering Maurine Hunsaker in 1988, and if deemed competent, he may face execution by firing squad, a method recently used in South Carolina. The judge will issue a decision on Menzies' competency within 60...

A Kentucky woman, Holly LaFavers, faced an unexpected situation when 22 cases of Dum-Dum lollipops, ordered by her 8-year-old son Liam through her phone, were delivered to her home, totaling nearly $4,000. Despite her attempts to cancel the order, she learned that Amazon would refund the amount, and her bank waived any fees. LaFavers decided to donate the lollipops and vowed to adjust her phone settings to prevent future accidental purchases. Full Article