Gene Hackman Lost His Wife and Caregiver, and Spent 7 Days Alone

Newark Airport Travel SlowdownAir traffic at Newark Liberty International Airport will be slowed due to runway construction and staffing issues, despite assurances from officials that travel remains safe. The FAA has confirmed that measures are being taken to enhance safety, including improving technology and increasing air traffic controller staffing. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby emphasized the safety of flights, stating that pilots are well-trained to handle situations where communication with air traffic control is lost,...

A federal judge questioned a Justice Department attorney about inconsistent statements from the Trump administration regarding over 200 alleged Venezuelan gang members sent to El Salvador's CECOT prison. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg highlighted Trump's claims of being able to facilitate the return of a deported individual, while the DOJ maintained that the migrants received minimal notice prior to their transfer. The judge indicated he would address the issue of constructive custody and possible violations...

SummaryCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with US President Donald Trump at the White House, asserting that Canada "is not for sale" amid Trump's comments about the country potentially becoming the 51st US state. Carney, who won the recent election on a platform of resisting Trump's tariffs and annexation rhetoric, faced mixed reactions from Canadians about his performance in the meeting and its potential long-term impacts. The discussion reflects ongoing tensions in US-Canada relations and...

President Trump has nominated Dr. Casey Means to serve as the U.S. surgeon general, replacing Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, whose nomination was withdrawn prior to a Senate confirmation hearing. Means, a close ally of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is recognized for her focus on addressing the root causes of health issues and co-founded a health app, Levels. With a background in public health advocacy and significant media presence alongside her brother,...

Actor Michael Pitt, known for his roles in "Boardwalk Empire" and "Dawson's Creek," faces nine counts, including sexual abuse and assault, stemming from a grand jury indictment related to alleged incidents involving his ex-girlfriend between April 2020 and August 2021 in Brooklyn. Pitt's lawyer claims the allegations are baseless and expects the case to be dismissed, as Pitt has pleaded not guilty and posted bail. He is scheduled to return to court on June 17,...

SummaryThree former Memphis police officers, Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith, were acquitted of murder and other charges related to the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop in 2023, which sparked nationwide protests against police brutality. Nichols died three days post-incident from blunt-force trauma, with video evidence showing the officers' aggressive actions; however, jurors took over eight hours to deliver a not guilty verdict. Despite their acquittal, the officers face federal...