Ex-Mass. lawmaker sentenced for scamming pandemic unemployment funds

Hamas fighters in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, prepare a stage for the release of three Israeli hostages, Eli Sharabi, Or Levy, and Ohad Ben Ami, with Palestinian and Hamas flags, cameras, and music. Israeli forces allegedly raided homes of Palestinian prisoners' families. The hostages, taken during Hamas attacks in 2023, will be exchanged for Palestinian prisoners, while Palestinian children are allowed to evacuate Gaza for urgent medical treatment at the Rafah border crossing with Egypt. Full...

A Roswell, Georgia police officer was shot and killed while responding to a report of a suspicious person at a shopping center. The officer was struck multiple times by a gunman behind the shopping center and succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The suspect was apprehended by police, and Governor Brian Kemp expressed condolences for the officer's family and the law enforcement community. Full Article

A federal judge halted the Trump administration's attempt to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development, pausing the administrative leave of 2,200 employees and withdrawal of overseas workers. The judge cited "irreparable harm" to employees and ordered a temporary reinstatement of 500 workers, scheduling expedited arguments to determine legality. The lawsuit, filed by federal worker unions, argued that the dismantlement of U.S.A.I.D. was unconstitutional and illegal, generating chaos and panic within the agency and...

New Orleans Saints star Cam Jordan discusses the appeal of the team's head coaching position, highlighting the talented roster and potential for success. Despite the team's struggles this season, Jordan believes the Saints have the pieces to compete with any team in the league and are in need of a head coach to lead them to success. The job is currently rumored to be a potential landing spot for Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore....

Jeremy Hanna, a Newsweek contributor based in Los Angeles, reports that Cedric Alexander is leaving WWE after nearly nine years with the promotion. Alexander announced his departure on social media, expressing gratitude for his time in professional wrestling and referencing WWE's 90-day non-compete clause. Known for his work in the Cruiserweight division and with the Hurt Business, Alexander received support from colleagues and the wrestling community as he embarks on a new chapter in his...

State senators gathered in Pasadena to announce a slate of wildfire recovery bills, including protecting renters, expanding firefighter staffing, and funding programs for displaced K-12 students and community colleges. The lawmakers aim to invest in a fire-safe California, addressing those affected by recent wildfires in Los Angeles. The proposed legislation covers civil penalties for price-gouging, mortgage loan relief, rent controls, wildfire mitigation efforts, and firefighter staffing changes, with Republicans also introducing bills to address looting...