Texas teen, Taylor Jewell Richard showed sex tape of ex-boyfriend Michael Bassett to bar patrons in revenge porn case

A historic Black church in downtown Memphis, Clayborn Temple, which was pivotal to Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1968 campaign, caught fire early Monday, leading to significant damage, with the interior declared a total loss. Memphis Fire Chief Gina Sweat indicated that investigations are ongoing, involving local authorities and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The temple, currently undergoing a $25 million restoration, is revered as a symbol of the civil rights movement,...

The federal government arrested two judges on Friday for allegedly aiding undocumented immigrants linked to violent crimes, raising concerns among Democrats. Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was charged with obstruction for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, evade arrest, while former New Mexico Judge Joel Cano and his wife were accused of harboring a Venezuelan national with gang ties. Attorney General Pam Bondi defended the arrests, asserting that no one, including judges, is...

As President Trump nears his 100-day mark, public approval of his economic policies, particularly tariffs, is declining. Recent polls show that many Americans believe tariffs will raise consumer prices and negatively impact the economy, with 48% feeling financially worse off due to his policies. While Trump claims tariffs will boost domestic manufacturing and job growth, a significant portion of the population disputes this, leading to a drop in his approval ratings on economic issues, now...

Opening arguments in the trial of former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr commenced, three years after he fatally shot Black motorist Patrick Lyoya during a traffic stop in April 2022. Charged with second-degree murder and pleading not guilty, Schurr's defense claims he acted within his rights as a police officer amidst a struggle where Lyoya allegedly reached for Schurr's stun gun. Lyoya's family has filed a $100 million civil lawsuit against Schurr and the...

Firefighters are battling the Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, which has burned over 15,300 acres and is only 65% contained, complicated by strong winds and low humidity. Officials have reported the destruction of one commercial building and multiple outbuildings, with a 19-year-old man arrested for allegedly starting the fire. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service urges the public to avoid affected areas as containment efforts continue. Full Article

FEMA's Elimination of the BRIC Program FEMA's recent decision to eliminate the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program has resulted in the loss of over $3.6 billion in federal funding for communities like Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, which were set to use the funds for vital infrastructure improvements aimed at disaster preparedness. Local officials, including Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson, have expressed dismay over the decision, emphasizing the importance of such funding for enhancing...