Jocelyn Benson, Michigan’s Secretary of State, Is Running for Governor

A nationwide crackdown on the Sinaloa Cartel led to over 600 arrests, including 171 in New England, during a week-long operation by the DEA. The enforcement resulted in significant drug seizures, including 480 kg of fentanyl and $11 million in cash, highlighting the cartel's extensive reach into both urban and rural communities across the U.S. Want More Context? 🔎

Eddie Weinstein's daughter, Caroline, hired Marcia, a Honduran home health aide with Temporary Protected Status, to care for him after his stroke in 2020. As TPS for over 50,000 Hondurans, including Marcia, is set to expire, concerns about a potential healthcare aide shortage are rising, with Marcia hoping for a path to a green card due to her long-standing contributions to the U.S. Want More Context? 🔎

A deadly stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska in North Carolina has sparked outrage, with President Trump criticizing local officials for allowing the suspect, Decarlos Brown Jr., to remain on the streets despite his extensive criminal history and mental health issues. The attack, captured on surveillance video, has ignited discussions on public safety and the handling of repeat offenders and mental illness in the justice system. Want More Context? 🔎

A 40-year-old man named Beniamin Bucur was arrested in Oregon for living in a crawl space of a condominium complex for an extended period. He faces charges of first-degree burglary and unlawful possession of methamphetamine after authorities found him inside the space, which he had furnished with various electronics; his bail is set at $75,000. Want More Context? 🔎

A manhunt is underway for a gunman who shot six people, one fatally, at the Alas Locas sports bar in Cleveland, Texas, early Sunday. Surveillance images of the suspect and his getaway vehicle, a white van, have been released as investigators seek information on the incident, which involved at least 20 shots fired. Want More Context? 🔎

Four hikers in New York's Catskill Mountains, who had taken psychedelic mushrooms, were rescued after straying off the trail and calling for help due to one member's severe disorientation. The group was located by rangers and firefighters, guided back to safety, and none required hospitalization, highlighting the risks of hiking under the influence of hallucinogens in treacherous terrain. Want More Context? 🔎