New Orleans attack suspect discussed plans to kill his family and join ISIS in chilling recordings. Here’s what we know

Tom Troupe, the veteran actor known for his extensive work in television and theater, passed away at the age of 97 on July 20, 2025. Originally from Kansas City, he served in the Korean War before pursuing an acting career, eventually appearing in over 70 TV shows and notable productions like "The Diary of Anne Frank" and "Sofi," and is survived by his son Christopher and daughter-in-law Becky. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5:...

Federal postal investigators are looking into a car crash at a San Jose post office that resulted in a fire early Sunday morning. Richard Tillman, brother of late NFL star Pat Tillman, was arrested for arson, and authorities are examining spray-painted messages at the scene and whether the driver was impaired. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Federal postal investigators are looking into why a car crashed into a post office in San Jose,...

Flash flooding is expected across the Midwest on Sunday, with flood watches in effect from Missouri to West Virginia, including Indianapolis and Cincinnati, due to heavy rain and thunderstorms. Additionally, over 50 million people face heat alerts, with heat indices reaching dangerous levels in various cities, as the extreme heat is set to expand across the Midwest. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Midwest is expecting heavy rain and thunderstorms that could cause...

Officials in Kerr County, Texas, have reported a significant reduction in the number of missing persons from nearly 100 to just three following devastating floods earlier this month. The overall death toll from the July 4 flooding across Texas reached 134, with 107 fatalities in Kerr County, including 70 adults and 37 children. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Officials in Kerr County, Texas, say the number of people missing after the floods earlier...

In 2025, Canada reported over 3,800 measles cases, predominantly among unvaccinated children, making it the only Western nation in the top ten for measles outbreaks. The spread is particularly noted in Ontario and Alberta, linked to low vaccination rates in Mennonite communities and exacerbated by anti-vaccine misinformation post-COVID-19 pandemic. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: In Canada, more children are getting sick with measles, a disease thought to be gone, because some people are...

A Delta Air Lines flight 446 experienced an engine fire shortly after departing Los Angeles International Airport on July 18, prompting an emergency return and safe landing. The FAA is investigating the incident, which involved visible flames from the left engine, while all 226 passengers and nine crew members were safely evacuated and transferred to another aircraft. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A Delta airplane had to come back to the airport because...