Inmate on the run after escaping custody at Seattle-Tacoma Airport: Police

The Trump administration's IRS workforce reduction plan has led to nearly one-third of tax auditors leaving, with a report indicating that 31% of auditors departed by March 2025, potentially jeopardizing tax revenue collection from wealthy individuals and corporations. Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) aims to cut federal employees, including 40% of the IRS workforce, but this may result in significant long-term revenue loss, estimated at $323 billion over the next decade, due to...

SummaryCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday, marking his first in-person encounter with the American leader. This meeting occurs during a pivotal time, with significant issues on the agenda that could impact bilateral relations. As Carney prepares, insights from the BBC's Anthony Zurcher highlight the experiences of other world leaders in similar meetings with Trump, underscoring potential challenges and opportunities for the new prime...

Nineteen prospective jurors have advanced through the first day of jury selection in Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal trial for sex trafficking and racketeering. Federal prosecutors allege that Combs, a prominent figure in hip-hop, used his power to sexually abuse and exploit victims over decades, facing charges that could lead to life imprisonment. Evidence includes a surveillance video from 2016 showing Combs assaulting his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, and the trial is expected to feature explicit content,...

As the long-awaited REAL ID requirement goes into effect this Wednesday, many Americans are rushing to DMVs to obtain compliant identification for domestic air travel. The REAL ID Act, established in 2005 and set with a firm deadline of May 7, 2025, mandates that travelers without a REAL ID-compliant driver's license will need a passport. The State Department has streamlined passport processing, currently taking about four to six weeks, with expedited options available, and emphasizes...

Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport experienced a communication blackout with planes on April 28, leading to multiple employees taking trauma leave and resulting in significant flight delays and cancellations, including over 150 flights on one day. The FAA acknowledged that their outdated air traffic control system is straining operations, compounded by a staffing shortage exacerbated by over 20% of controllers walking off the job. In response, the US Department of Transport announced...

In North Carolina, two individuals, Dustin McCurry, 41, and Kayly Allman, 33, were arrested for possessing a substantial amount of fentanyl sufficient to potentially kill 13,000 people during a traffic stop on April 30. McCurry had approximately 26.96 grams of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia, while Allman was found with 13.59 grams of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Both were out on pretrial release at the time of their arrest and were not granted bond, underscoring the...