2nd suspect arrested in SoHo torture case, officials say beatings, drugs and gun used

This year, Brood XIV of cicadas is emerging after 17 years underground, primarily in Kentucky and Tennessee, with sightings expected in several other states. This one-in-17-year event will see cicadas surface in lower numbers compared to last year when multiple broods emerged. While cicadas are harmless to humans and pets, they play a crucial role in the ecosystem by aerating soil and serving as a food source for various predators. Full Article

In the San Francisco Bay area, six gray whales have died in the past week, raising the total to 15 stranded whales this year, including 14 gray whales and one minke whale. Authorities from the California Academy of Sciences and the Marine Mammal Center are struggling to determine the causes of these deaths due to challenging necropsy conditions, with some cases suspected to be caused by vessel strikes. With a notable increase in gray whale...

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...