Israel pounds Gaza, killing 26; Hamas to release US-Israeli captive

Maxwell Sterling Jensen, 25, and James Lael Jensen, 68, from Sandy, Utah, were charged with conspiring to support the Jalisco New Generation cartel, designated as a terrorist organization, and related money laundering and smuggling offenses. They allegedly concealed the origins of proceeds from smuggled crude oil and facilitated the fraudulent entry of thousands of oil shipments through their Texas-based enterprise, Arroyo Terminals. Following their arrest, authorities seized four tank barges and several vehicles, with potential...

Colin Bidwell, on vacation in Sousse, Tunisia, faced a life-threatening situation on June 26, 2015, when terrorist Seifeddine Rezgui opened fire on the beach, killing 38 people, including 30 Brits. Initially confused by the gunfire, Colin ultimately fled into the ocean, praying for safety, and was rescued by a local. The traumatic experience left lasting effects on him and his wife Chris, who both struggle with anxiety and heightened awareness in public spaces, reflecting on...

The Canadian military's CH-148 Cyclone helicopters faced a 27-day grounding in May 2022 due to concerns over spare parts potentially exceeding their service life, with only one helicopter currently operational. The fleet, comprising 26 helicopters used for various naval missions, was paused on May 1 by the Commander of 1 Canadian Air Division until May 27, while investigations into component safety were conducted. Challenges persist for the Cyclone fleet, including aging systems and operational security...

One Palestinian civilian, Rateb Jawda, was killed, and at least 20 others injured when Israeli forces opened fire on people seeking food aid near US-run distribution points in Gaza. Thousands flocked to a distribution center in Rafah, only to find it had minimal supplies, leading to chaos as they began to leave. Eyewitnesses reported that some civilians disappeared amidst the shooting, raising concerns about the treatment of those seeking aid. Full Article

SummaryUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed skepticism about Russia's commitment to peace talks, as Moscow sends a team to Istanbul without sharing negotiating proposals, a key demand from Ukraine. Zelensky criticized Russia for potentially making the meeting unproductive, while Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha emphasized the need for an unconditional ceasefire to facilitate broader negotiations. Despite hopes for a high-level summit, both Putin and Zelensky are not expected to attend the upcoming talks, with Russia's...

Indiana Teen Arrested for Homemade ExplosivesAn Indiana 19-year-old, Ahnna Tipton, was arrested after authorities found homemade explosive devices in her backpack while transporting her for evaluation. The devices, concealed in Monster Energy drink bottles, were identified as improvised incendiary devices intended for detonation at her former high school. Tipton admitted to assembling the devices and was charged with possession of a destructive device; her bond is set at $50,000 with an initial hearing scheduled for...