Billions Actor Akili McDowell Arrested and Charged With Murder

MIT banned 2025 class president Megha Vemuri from the graduation ceremony after she delivered a pro-Palestinian speech at the OneMIT event, which was not pre-approved. In her speech, Vemuri criticized MIT's ties with Israel, called for an arms embargo, and expressed solidarity with Palestinian people amid ongoing violence in Gaza. MIT President Sally Kornbluth emphasized the importance of scientific thinking and did not address the incident during her commencement remarks, leaving uncertainty about Vemuri's graduation...

The investigation into a horrific bitcoin torture case in New York City reveals that a 28-year-old Italian man was allegedly kidnapped and tortured by cryptocurrency investors John Woeltz and William Duplessie, who sought access to his bitcoin fortune. The man escaped after 17 days of captivity, during which he was subjected to severe abuse, including electrocution and threats against his family. Woeltz and Duplessie have been charged with multiple crimes and are being held without...

Loretta Swit Passes Away at 87 Loretta Swit, acclaimed for her role as Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on the iconic TV series MASH, has died at the age of 87 at her New York home, as reported by CBS. The two-time Emmy winner was a central figure in the series, which aired from 1974 to 1983 and attracted a record 106 million viewers for its finale. While her death is believed to be due...

Wildfires are ravaging Saskatchewan and Manitoba, prompting states of emergency and evacuations for thousands, including all 5,000 residents of Flin Flon. With hot, dry weather expected to continue, air quality alerts are issued across Canada and parts of the U.S. Midwest, with smoke impacting areas as far away as Chicago. Despite a cold front bringing some rain to Saskatchewan, strong winds threaten to exacerbate the wildfire situation, marking one of the worst seasons in recent...

Jaheim Charged with Animal CrueltyR&B singer Jaheim, legally known as Jaheim Hoagland, was arrested in Georgia on May 1, facing six counts of animal cruelty after authorities discovered multiple emaciated dogs in his RV. Following complaints about a malnourished dog, police found six dogs, including puppies, in unsanitary conditions without adequate food or water. This incident marks Jaheim's second animal cruelty charge, with a prior offense in 2021 involving similar conditions for dogs at his...

CDC Warns of Measles Risk for TravelersThe CDC has updated its warning regarding the risk of measles transmission among travelers, reporting 62 cases of infectious individuals flying within or into the U.S. this year. The agency now advises all travelers to be fully vaccinated before international travel and suggests postponing trips if vaccinations can't be obtained. The current outbreak has seen over 1,088 cases in the U.S., primarily linked to domestic outbreaks, prompting increased vigilance...