Purdue University’s Boilermaker Special mascot involved in deadly collision

Police Confrontation with Author Jillian Lauren ShrinerNewly released police video reveals bestselling author Jillian Lauren Shriner, wife of Weezer's bassist, brandishing a handgun during a confrontation with LAPD officers searching for hit-and-run suspects in her Eagle Rock neighborhood. Despite repeated commands to disarm, Shriner was shot in the shoulder after allegedly racking her weapon. She was hospitalized, booked on suspicion of attempted murder of a police officer, posted $1 million bail, and is scheduled for...

A former Taliban commander, Haji Najibullah, pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to providing material support for terrorism and conspiring to take hostages, including his involvement in the 2008 kidnapping of New York Times reporter David Rohde. Najibullah acknowledged his role in attacks that resulted in the deaths of U.S. soldiers and detailed his command of fighters who conducted assaults using various weapons. He faces a recommended life sentence at his upcoming sentencing on October...

Florida to Ban Water FluoridationFlorida is on track to become the second state, after Utah, to ban the addition of fluoride to public water systems, with a Senate-approved bill expected to be voted on by the House soon. The movement against fluoride, supported by figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has gained traction despite fluoride's historical role in reducing tooth decay, sparking concerns among health professionals about public health implications and political motivations behind the...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasized the importance of proper disposal of prescription medications in a video for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 26. He highlighted the dangers of flushing medications, which can contaminate water systems, while noting that some opioids are safe to flush according to the FDA’s "Flush List." The DEA supports this initiative to prevent medication misuse and opioid addiction, collecting nearly 630,000 pounds of...

SummaryLuigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to federal murder and stalking charges in a case involving the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4, 2024. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed prosecutors to seek the death penalty, describing the incident as a "premeditated, cold-blooded assassination." The case has attracted significant public attention, with mixed reactions to Mangione's alleged actions and concerns about the fairness of the judicial process, as two trials may proceed simultaneously....

Geoscientists have identified a magma cap at Yellowstone National Park, composed of molten silicate materials, supercritical water, and porous rock, located approximately 2.4 miles beneath the surface. This cap functions as a pressure and heat trap, potentially preventing a massive eruption in the supervolcano, with researchers utilizing advanced seismic imaging techniques to study its structure. While the system is stable and actively venting gases, the researchers assert that an eruption is not imminent, providing crucial...