Hamas Frees Edan Alexander, American Hostage Held in Gaza, in Deal With U.S.

Dana Chandler has long maintained her innocence regarding the 2002 murders of her ex-husband, Mike Sisco, and his girlfriend, Karen Harkness. In 2025, she represented herself in her third trial for the murders, emphasizing the personal stakes involved. The murders occurred on July 7, 2002, with both victims found shot in Harkness' home, leading to a decades-long quest for justice by their families, particularly Hailey Seel, their daughter, who seeks the truth behind the tragic...

At least 21 people were killed and 175 wounded in Rafah, Gaza, during an aid distribution event organized by the Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, according to a Red Cross-run hospital. Eyewitnesses reported that gunfire from Israeli forces opened fire on crowds approaching the aid site, with claims of casualties including women. The incident has drawn criticism over the controversial aid distribution system, which UN agencies and major aid groups argue undermines humanitarian principles, while the...

Nathan Laatsch, a 28-year-old IT specialist with the Defense Intelligence Agency, was arrested for attempting to provide classified information to a foreign government, following an FBI investigation that began in March. Laatsch allegedly transcribed classified materials and planned to deliver them via a thumb drive, expressing interest in citizenship to the unnamed country due to dissatisfaction with the U.S. administration. His arrest raises concerns about the potential for intelligence personnel to exploit current turmoil within...

SummaryIsraeli tank shelling and gunfire near a humanitarian aid distribution center in Rafah, Gaza, resulted in at least 15 Palestinian deaths and over 100 injuries, as reported by local medics and journalists. Thousands had gathered for aid when Israeli forces opened fire, hindering rescue efforts and forcing residents to transport victims using donkey carts to a Red Cross field hospital. This incident highlights the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid ongoing military operations and US...

Angelos Angelopoulos claimed religious discrimination after the Queensland Government denied funding for a Greek Orthodox funeral for his father, Anastasios, who passed away in 2018. His case was dismissed by the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) in 2022, stating he was not treated less favorably due to his faith, and the Court of Appeal upheld this decision, citing lack of jurisdiction on several grounds. Angelopoulos argued he was denied natural justice, yet his appeals...

SummaryChicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga, known as the “Throwing Philosopher,” had an impressive rookie season in 2024, going 15-3 with 174 strikeouts and a 2.91 ERA. His charisma, flowing hair, and choice of "Chelsea Dagger" as his walk-up song endeared him to fans, while his performances contributed to the Cubs' resurgence after two losing seasons. Currently on the 15-day injured list due to a hamstring injury, Imanaga is expected to return in early June as...