European leaders scramble to show leadership of the ‘free world’ after Trump-Zelenskyy blowup

In Minneapolis, a series of shootings last week resulted in six deaths and five injuries within 24 hours, prompting criticism from Republican attorney general nominee Jim Schultz, who attributed the violence to years of anti-police rhetoric and ineffective leadership. Authorities arrested James Ortley, a 34-year-old gang member, linked to an earlier mass shooting that left four dead; his extensive criminal history raised concerns about law enforcement's current operations. Schultz emphasized the detrimental effects of the...

In a dramatic rescue in Louisville, Kentucky, a tractor-trailer driver was trapped in his cab, dangling from an overpass on I-65. During an emotional 911 call, the driver expressed his fear of dying and requested that the recording be given to his family. The Louisville Fire Department successfully stabilized the truck and performed a dangerous operation to rescue him, taking just over 30 minutes; remarkably, the driver was unharmed and even gave a thumbs-up as...

An alligator attacked and killed a woman in a small boat near Lake Kissimmee, Florida, on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred as the woman, who was reportedly in a canoe or kayak with another person, fell into the water, and her body was later recovered nearby. Authorities, including the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Polk County sheriff's deputies, are investigating the attack, and an alligator trapper has been dispatched to the scene to...

Salt Lake City adopted three new city flags to honor LGBTQ rights, trans rights, and Juneteenth in response to a new Utah law that bans flying such flags at public buildings. Presented by Mayor Erin Mendenhall, the flags aim to symbolize inclusion and acceptance in a conservative state, where the law imposes fines for unsanctioned flag displays. Although the law is intended to promote political neutrality, Governor Spencer Cox expressed concerns about its broad restrictions,...

A town official in Chester, New York, John Reilly III, has been arrested for allegedly shooting a DoorDash driver who was lost and seeking directions. The 24-year-old victim was shot in the back while trying to leave Reilly's property and is currently hospitalized in stable condition. Reilly, a licensed firearms dealer, faces charges including first-degree assault and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing, while DoorDash expressed concern over the incident and hopes for the driver's...

The Trump administration is reportedly planning to begin deporting migrants to Libya, potentially as early as this week, as part of its broader mass deportation strategy. This initiative, which might involve U.S. military operations, raises concerns given Libya's ongoing civil conflict and poor human rights conditions for detained migrants. The U.S. government is also seeking deportation agreements with several other nations, including various countries in Africa and Latin America, to facilitate the removal of migrants...