Toddler headed for x-ray machine saved by police at Newark airport

On June 4, 2025, a loggerhead sea turtle named Dilly Dally was released into the Atlantic Ocean after recovering from a front flipper amputation due to predator wounds. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, Florida, facilitated her rehabilitation, and a satellite tracking device was attached to monitor her journey. The release, attended by beachgoers who cheered as she entered the water, highlighted the ongoing efforts to conserve endangered sea turtles, with each successful release...

The parents of a 7-year-old boy named Legend, who was fatally struck by a car in Gastonia, North Carolina, have been charged with manslaughter and child neglect, remaining in jail on a $1.5 million bond. The incident occurred on May 27 while Legend and his brother were unsupervised and attempting to cross the street outside of a crosswalk. The 76-year-old driver of the Jeep Cherokee that hit the boy has not been charged, as there...

Federal Investigation Reveals Texas Hospital ViolationsA Texas hospital violated federal law by failing to properly treat 36-year-old Kyleigh Thurman, who was sent home with a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy. Despite the Biden administration's previous guidance ensuring emergency abortions, the Trump administration's recent policy changes have created uncertainty around such care, potentially undermining protections for women in similar situations. Thurman's case highlights systemic issues in emergency care, as she ultimately lost part of her reproductive system after...

Merritt Island Crane CollapseTwo people tragically lost their lives when a crane collapsed at the construction site of the new Cape Canaveral Hospital in Merritt Island, Florida, on Wednesday. The victims were transported to a nearby hospital but did not survive; their identities have not yet been disclosed. The incident, which occurred amid rain and strong winds, is under investigation, with the hospital expected to open in 2027 as part of a project managed by...

The murder of school teacher Diane Peterson at Branham High School in San Jose, California, in 1978 has been solved, with Harry "Nicky" Nickerson, then a 16-year-old student, identified as the killer. Nickerson confessed to a family member shortly after the crime, and despite being a long-time suspect, he died by suicide in 1993 without facing justice. The case closure brings relief to Peterson's family, who appreciated the persistence of investigators in seeking the truth...

Summary In Boulder, Colorado, a vigil was held for victims of a firebombing that injured 15 during a demonstration advocating for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza. Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, has been charged with federal hate crimes and attempted murder after he threw Molotov cocktails at the group, motivated by anti-Zionist sentiments. Meanwhile, a federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of Soliman's family, who are being held for immigration violations, highlighting the...