El Paso Water planning major project in Northeast

Dog Trainer Charged with Animal CrueltyKwong (Tony) Chun Sit and his girlfriend Tingfeng Liu face multiple charges, including animal cruelty and evidence destruction, after 11 dogs died under Sit's care in California. Investigators found that the couple attempted to conceal the deaths by cremating the dogs without owner consent, with necropsies revealing some died from heat stroke and blunt force trauma. Need More Context? 🔎

Authorities in Washington state are searching for Travis Decker, 32, accused of murdering his three daughters—Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5—whose bodies were found near his abandoned vehicle. The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office has indicated there is no solid evidence that Decker is alive, and the ongoing search may soon pivot to recovery efforts, as he is considered armed and dangerous. Need More Context? 🔎

Today, federal prosecutors continued to present evidence in Diddy’s trial, showcasing text messages and testimony indicating his alleged orchestration of drug-fueled sexual encounters. The defense, led by attorney Marc Agnifilo, plans to forgo calling witnesses, focusing instead on presenting limited evidence as the prosecution nears the conclusion of its case. Need More Context? 🔎

A federal jury awarded $500,000 to the widow and estate of Metropolitan Police Officer Jeffrey Smith, who died by suicide after defending the U.S. Capitol during the January 6, 2021, riot. The jury found chiropractor David Walls-Kaufman liable for assaulting Smith, ordering him to pay $440,000 in damages, though a wrongful-death claim was dismissed by the judge. Need More Context? 🔎

Video footage has emerged of Vance Boelter, the suspect in the Minnesota lawmaker shootings, passionately speaking at a 2022 seminar in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, expressing excitement about his faith. Various organizations, including Global Minnesota and Minnesota Africans United, have clarified that Boelter was not affiliated with them and have condemned the violence surrounding the recent allegations against him. Need More Context? 🔎

In response to the attempted mass shooting at CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, Michigan, security expert Ken Alexandrow emphasizes the importance of creating a "first impressions ministry" to deter potential threats. His strategies include fostering vigilance among church members, utilizing observation techniques, and implementing training for safety ministries, which contributed to the quick neutralization of the armed gunman by church security. Need More Context? 🔎