Federal judge doubles down on order to return deported Guatemalan migrant

Several dozen wildfires in Canada have prompted states of emergency, leading to mass evacuations and concerns about smoke reaching the U.S. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe declared an emergency as 17 active wildfires were reported, with 15 communities evacuated due to severe dry conditions. As the situation worsens, smoke from these fires is expected to affect areas across the northern U.S., including reaching Green Bay, Wisconsin, by midday Friday. Full Article

Bernard Kerik, Former NYPD Commissioner, Dies at 69 Bernard Kerik, who served as New York City's police commissioner during the 9/11 attacks, has died at 69 after a private battle with illness, confirmed by the NYPD. A veteran and recipient of over 100 decorations for bravery, Kerik's career included a fall from grace after pleading guilty to tax fraud in 2010, serving three years in prison, and receiving a presidential pardon from Donald Trump in...

FBI Investigation into Susie Wiles' Phone HackingThe FBI is investigating a hacking incident involving Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, after her personal phone was compromised, allowing impersonators to message top US officials using her contacts. Recipients grew suspicious when asked to continue conversations on other platforms like Telegram. Wiles, a key figure in Donald Trump's re-election campaign and previously targeted by cyber threats linked to Iran, has had her cybersecurity taken seriously...

During Sean "Diddy" Combs' ongoing sex-trafficking trial, the defense motioned for a mistrial after testimony regarding destroyed fingerprint evidence linked to an arson case involving rapper Kid Cudi, which the judge rejected. The trial, now in its third week, features allegations that Combs operated a criminal enterprise coercing women into sex, alongside testimonies highlighting violent and abusive behavior towards former partner Cassie Ventura. Combs maintains his innocence, with attorneys arguing the federal charges do not...

Two active-duty U.S. Army soldiers, Jian Zhao and Li Tian, were arrested for allegedly selling "Top Secret" military information to individuals in China, including classified documents about the Stryker combat vehicle and U.S. weapons systems. Federal prosecutors claim these incidents reflect China's espionage tactics, targeting U.S. military personnel and government employees through trusted intermediaries. Former CIA station chief Dan Hoffman emphasized the critical need for U.S. military intelligence, especially amid rising tensions with China, highlighting...

Michael Schappert, 64, was arrested for the 1983 murder of Ronald Lee Novak in Iowa, utilizing DNA evidence after more than 40 years of investigation. Novak was found beaten and shot, with his hands bound, after an apparent robbery in his home. Schappert, identified through genetic genealogy techniques, is charged with first-degree murder and is awaiting extradition to Iowa, while authorities continue to seek additional suspects in the case. Full Article