State Dept. announces new guidelines for vetting student visa applicants’ social media

Under the neon lights of The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, bartender Cassandra Dutra experienced a personal tragedy when a gunman opened fire, killing her coworker Nancy Kelley and three regular patrons. The suspect, Michael Brown, a familiar face at the bar, has been on the run for six days, leaving the close-knit community in mourning for their beloved gathering place. Want More Context? 🔎

Austin Robert Drummond, 28, was arrested in Tennessee following a manhunt linked to the murders of four relatives of a baby found abandoned nearby. The victims were identified as James M. Wilson, Adrianna Williams, Cortney Rose, and Braydon Williams, and Drummond's girlfriend, who is related to the victims, was confirmed to be Rose's sister, raising questions about the motive for the killings. Want More Context? 🔎

A team in South Florida is using robotic rabbits to detect invasive Burmese pythons, aiming to lure them with heat signatures and scents to facilitate capture. Funded by the South Florida Water Management District, this innovative approach complements other methods, including using tracking devices on prey species, as pythons have decimated local wildlife populations since establishing a breeding presence in the region. Want More Context? 🔎

A US Coast Guard report highlights significant failures in the design and operation of the Titan submersible, which imploded in 2023, killing five, including OceanGate's CEO Stockton Rush. The findings emphasize the need for stricter regulations and third-party certifications in the submersible industry, addressing both technical flaws and a toxic workplace culture at OceanGate. Want More Context? 🔎

An Oregon man, Jesse Lee Calhoun, has been indicted for the murder of 22-year-old Kristin Smith, adding to charges for three other women's deaths. Calhoun faces second-degree murder and abuse of a corpse charges, with ongoing investigations into potential links to a fifth victim, Ashley Real, as authorities address concerns of a possible serial killer in the region. Want More Context? 🔎

ESPN, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, has announced its official acquisition of the NFL Network, granting the NFL a 10% equity stake in ESPN along with the linear RedZone Channel and NFL Fantasy. This landmark deal aims to enhance the experience for NFL fans by merging NFL Fantasy with ESPN Fantasy and licensing additional NFL games for ESPN's platforms, while remaining subject to various approvals. Want More Context? 🔎