Utah Rep. John Curtis Wins GOP Senate Primary to Succeed Mitt Romney

Eighteen-year-old Emmanual Orr was recorded on video opening fire at a police car moments after he allegedly shot a woman in Nashville's Cedar Hill Park. The incident occurred as Officer Jeff Lubey's patrol car approached Orr, who turned and fired at the vehicle before fleeing to a nearby restaurant and hiding in a bathroom. Orr eventually surrendered and was arrested, with Officer Lubey uninjured, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. Full Article

Nearly all staff at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) were laid off, severely impacting crucial programs such as safety equipment approvals and firefighter health, according to multiple reports. Initial layoffs had already stalled many investigations and halted a CDC initiative to combat measles in Texas, with further job cuts targeting essential roles in the World Trade Center Health Program and personal protective equipment (PPE) approval processes. The layoffs raise concerns about...

President Trump's proposed budget aims to cut billions from environmental initiatives, including significant reductions to clean water funds, national parks, and climate research. The plan seeks to eliminate $2.46 billion in Clean and Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Funds and proposes $1.5 billion in cuts to NOAA operations, alongside reductions in disaster relief programs. This budget reflects Trump's ongoing shift away from climate policies and environmental justice, as it targets funding that supports low-income and...

SummaryCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom recently spoke with Paddy O'Connell for BBC Newsnight, addressing the reasons behind the Democratic Party's loss in the last election and contemplating a potential run in the upcoming election. The interview highlights Newsom's insights on the party's challenges and strategic future. For viewers interested in the full conversation, it is available on Newsnight on BBC2 and iPlayer in the UK, as well as on BBC News and YouTube globally. Full Article

An Illinois man, Joseph Czuba, was sentenced to 53 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi and his mother in a hate crime motivated by their Muslim identity. The attack occurred on October 14, 2023, when Czuba, their landlord, stabbed Wadee 26 times and his mother multiple times while shouting anti-Muslim slurs. Following a swift jury conviction, the judge denied a defense motion for a retrial, and Czuba faces additional hearings...

Wanda Barzee Arrested for Violating Sex Offender StatusWanda Barzee, the woman involved in the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart, was arrested in Utah for visiting public parks, which is prohibited for registered sex offenders. The 79-year-old Barzee was taken into custody at her Salt Lake City home after police learned of her visits to Liberty Park and Sugar House Park in April. Barzee, who was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for her role in...