Their fireworks lit up Delhi at Diwali for decades. Pollution wiped them out.

Former Doña Ana County Magistrate Judge Joel Cano and his wife, Nancy, were arrested after federal agents raided their Las Cruces home, facing charges of evidence tampering related to harboring Cristhian Ortega-Lopez, an alleged illegal alien with ties to the Tren de Aragua gang. Ortega-Lopez, who unlawfully entered the U.S., was previously employed by Nancy Cano for home repairs and later offered accommodation at their residence. Following the arrests, Judge Cano resigned and was permanently...

SummaryDuring a March 28 call, Donald Trump suggested making Canada the 51st state, a detail recently acknowledged by Canadian Liberal Party leader Mark Carney. As Canada approaches elections, Trump's tariff policies and statehood comments have become pivotal issues, with Carney asserting that such an idea will "never happen." Trump's ongoing tariffs on Canadian goods and his remarks about Canadian leaders have heightened patriotic sentiments, influencing the election landscape as Canadians turn out in record numbers...

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash of an "experimental" aircraft at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia, which resulted in the death of renowned aerobatic pilot Rob Holland. Holland, celebrated for his impressive record in aerobatic competitions, was scheduled to perform at the Hampton Roads airshow this weekend. The cause of the crash, involving an MX Aircraft MXS, remains under investigation by the FAA, NTSB, and Department of Defense, with Langley...

Declining U.S. Birth Rate and Proposed SolutionsAmericans are experiencing a declining birth rate, now near a record low, prompting discussions around potential solutions like a proposed $5,000 "baby bonus" by the Trump administration, although no final decision has been made. Experts suggest that more sustainable solutions, such as affordable childcare and paid parental leave, may be necessary to create a supportive environment for families, as financial incentives have had mixed success in other countries. Current...

Trump to Meet Atlantic Editor Following Signal Chat ScandalPresident Donald Trump is set to meet with Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, after Goldberg was unintentionally added to a Signal group chat where U.S. officials discussed air strikes against the Houthi group in Yemen. Trump expressed skepticism about the journalists' ability to write a fair story, referring to their anti-Trump stance, and claimed the meeting would be for an article titled "The Most Consequential President...

A number of nonprofit organizations focused on safety and victim support are facing federal funding cuts from the Department of Justice, with the National Center for Victims of Crime potentially shutting down its hotline service due to the reduction. The DOJ's memo indicates that grants are being terminated as they no longer align with agency priorities, affecting approximately 55 organizations nationwide, including Youth Alive in California. Critics, including former DOJ official Stacey Young, argue that...