Pedestrian and motorcyclist killed in Ventura County highway crash

Marcelo Gomes da Silva, an 18-year-old Massachusetts high school student originally from Brazil, was granted a $2,000 bond after being detained by ICE agents while en route to volleyball practice. The agents were searching for Gomes da Silva's father due to reckless driving issues, but detained him instead as he was found to be in the U.S. illegally. Support from the community, including a student walkout and a dedicated volleyball match, emphasizes the family's struggle...

Matt Vogt's U.S. Open QualificationMatt Vogt, a 34-year-old dentist from Indianapolis, qualified for the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club after winning a qualifying event in Washington on June 2. Overwhelmed with emotion, he reflected on the significance of playing in Pittsburgh, where he grew up, while honoring his late father, who recently passed away. Vogt expressed his excitement about competing among the world's best players, emphasizing the importance of staying present and cherishing the...

Initial claims for U.S. unemployment benefits rose to 247,000 last week, the highest in eight months, indicating potential labor market weakness amid tariff concerns. Although overall unemployment filings remain low at 1.9 million, the increase in jobless claims suggests broader workforce shifts, as hiring rates slow and layoffs rise, particularly among large companies like Procter & Gamble and Walmart. The Labor Department's upcoming report is expected to show a decrease in job additions for May,...

Summary US President Donald Trump expressed surprise and disappointment over Elon Musk's criticisms of his budget bill, which aims to cut taxes and reduce government spending. Musk, who recently left his position at the Department of Government Efficiency, called the bill a "disgusting abomination" and accused Trump of ingratitude, claiming he played a crucial role in Trump's election victory. Trump lamented Musk's opposition, stating he expected better understanding from Musk regarding the bill's contents and...

Mohamed Sabry Soliman, a 45-year-old Egyptian national, is scheduled to appear in a Colorado court on Thursday related to an antisemitic firebombing attack that injured at least 15 people at a Boulder pedestrian mall. He faces state charges including attempted first-degree murder and a federal hate crime while his wife and five children are in ICE custody, sparking calls for their release. An attorney argues against the family's detention, asserting they have done nothing wrong...

Trump 'surprised' to see Musk's criticismIn response to criticism from Elon Musk regarding his administration's "big, beautiful bill," President Trump expressed surprise and emphasized his longstanding positive relationship with Musk. He defended the bill as a significant tax cut, suggesting Musk's discontent stemmed from the removal of the Electric Vehicle (EV) mandate. Trump acknowledged Musk's upset, noted that such reactions are common among those who leave his administration, and reiterated his belief in the bill's...