50th anniversary of ‘Jaws’: How the film impacted public perception of sharks

SummaryTom Homan, Trump’s appointed border czar, defended the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles amid local opposition, including from Gov. Gavin Newsom, who accused the administration of creating a spectacle. Homan criticized Newsom for his stance and warned that both the governor and L.A. Mayor Karen Bass could face arrest for impeding law enforcement efforts against undocumented immigrants. He reported that around 150 undocumented individuals were detained during recent ICE operations in...

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A runaway pet zebra named Ed, who was on the loose for over a week in Tennessee, was safely captured on Sunday after being found in a pasture in Christiana. The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Ed was airlifted by helicopter back to an animal trailer, following several sightings and social media posts that turned him into an internet sensation, with memes depicting his adventures. His escapade began when he arrived...

During the fourth week of Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-trafficking trial, an emotional testimony from an ex-girlfriend known as "Jane" revealed that she was coerced into participating in prolonged sexual encounters with male escorts, facilitated by Combs, as recently as August 2024. Jane described feeling pressured and manipulated, struggling with the degrading nature of these "freak-offs," which were integral to her relationship with Combs and often involved drug use to cope. Prosecutors allege Combs used his...

Gen Z's Economic MalaiseGeneration Z faces significant economic challenges, with nearly half feeling that future planning is “pointless,” according to a Credit Karma poll. Factors such as high unemployment rates for young adults, rising student debt, and increased reliance on buy now, pay later services contribute to their financial despair. Experts suggest that despite these difficulties, young adults should focus on investing early to harness the benefits of compound interest, while adopting a proactive financial...

"Maybe Happy Ending" triumphed at the 2025 Tony Awards, winning six awards including Best Musical at Radio City Music Hall, where it competed against other major productions like "Buena Vista Social Club" and "Death Becomes Her." Nicole Scherzinger claimed Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her role in "Sunset Boulevard," while Cole Escola made history as the first non-binary winner for Best Leading Actor in a Play for "Oh, Mary!" The ceremony featured performances...

Aftermath of Tennessee plane crash captured on videoA skydiving plane, a DeHaviland DH-6 Twin Otter, crashed shortly after takeoff from Tullahoma Regional Airport on June 8, 2025, with 20 people on board. Emergency responders airlifted three victims to hospitals, while others received treatment for minor injuries at the scene, with no fatalities reported. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident, which occurred due to an "unknown issue" leading to an impact with trees and...