LA’s rich and famous made ‘odd request’ of private armies amid wildfires: boss

In the Season 29 finale of "The Bachelor," Juliana Pasquarosa, a 28-year-old woman from Newton, accepted day trader Grant Ellis' marriage proposal, despite being seen as an underdog. Grant expressed his love for Juliana, calling her his best friend and partner, leading to her tearful acceptance. Litia, the other finalist, expressed her admiration for Juliana but also questioned Grant's intentions. In the live portion of the finale, Juliana and Grant discussed their excitement about publicly...

ICE announced a six-day operation in Massachusetts resulting in 370 arrests, with over 200 illegal immigrants having serious criminal convictions or charges, including murder and drug trafficking. Despite being a sanctuary city, Boston saw arrests of MS-13 and Tren de Aragua members. Federal agencies collaborated in seizing drugs and apprehending criminal offenders, emphasizing public safety and national security. Full Article

Luigi Mangione, awaiting trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, has requested a laptop in jail solely for legal purposes, not for communication. Prosecutors are hesitant due to alleged threats against witnesses, but Mangione's lawyers argue there is no connection. The laptop would allow him to review over 15,000 pages of case material, as he faces state and federal charges with potential death penalty implications. Full Article

Russia has been accused of persecuting Christians in occupied Ukrainian territory during Putin's invasion, with reports of mistreatment and abuse of religious minorities. The International Criminal Court has charged Putin with illegal deportation of Ukrainian children, adding to Russia's list of human rights violations. The Institute for the Study of War reports ongoing persecution of Evangelical Christian communities in Kherson, as Russia demands Ukraine cede occupied territories for a potential ceasefire in the war. Full...

Bondi issued a stern warning regarding a 'tremendous amount of fraud' uncovered by DOGE. FBI Director Kash Patel sent a memo denouncing a CNN report as 'entirely false.' A White House official suggested how a reporter may have been added to a Signal national security message. Full Article

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian co-director Hamdan Ballal of the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land" in the West Bank, leading to his detention at an Israeli military base. Basel Adra, another co-director, stated that masked settlers assaulted Ballal's village while activists from the Center for Jewish Nonviolence were also targeted. The Israeli military claimed Palestinians threw rocks, with Adra expressing concern that the attack may be retaliation for the film's production. Full Article