Volcano erupts in Russia after 7.0-magnitude earthquake, sending ash column 5 miles high

Two Kansas women, Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley, were found dead after disappearing on a road trip to pick up Butler's children. Autopsy reports revealed that both women suffered multiple sharp force injuries, with Butler sustaining 30 stab wounds and Kelley with nine stab wounds. Five suspects, including Paul Grice, were arrested in connection to the murders, with Grice facing charges of first-degree murder, kidnapping, and conspiracy to commit murder. The suspects belonged to an...

Utah's governor demands Denver to stop sending illegal immigrants to his state, as Denver Mayor Mike Johnston vows to resist Trump's proposed immigration policies, citing a potential "Tiananmen Square moment" if federal agents intervene. Other Democratic officials, like Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, have also pledged to uphold sanctuary city status and protect immigrants, despite Trump's plans for mass deportations and border closures with the appointment of Tom Homan as...

Jeffrey Arthur Moynihan Jr. of Florida was arrested for impersonating Elon Musk and scamming an elderly woman out of at least $250,000. Claiming to be Musk, he befriended the victim on Facebook, promising a $55 million return on investment and convincing her to transfer money to his accounts. Moynihan was charged with grand theft and claimed the money was for an online girlfriend, while authorities continue to investigate the case. Full Article

Today's Connections puzzle demonstrates how some words can belong to multiple categories, urging players to carefully choose categories to avoid running out of guesses. Wyna Liu, the game's editor, advises against hastily inputting guesses and recommends waiting before making a selection to prevent wasting a turn. Players must group words into categories based on common characteristics, ranging in difficulty from yellow to purple, with each color representing a different level of challenge. Newsweek offers clues...

Despite resigning from the current Congress, Matt Gaetz cannot return to the 118th Congress as his resignation is final. While he initially stated he did not intend to take the oath for the 119th Congress, the possibility of him reversing his decision remains uncertain. The Ethics Committee could still extend its investigation if Gaetz returns, but if he does not, the committee may conclude its probe following his withdrawal from consideration for attorney general. Full...

Gov. Gavin Newsom visited the Central Valley to promote his upcoming jobs plan, acknowledging that some regions feel left out of California's economic success. The governor emphasized the importance of blue-collar jobs and apprenticeship programs in addressing economic disparities, particularly in areas that supported Donald Trump. Newsom, who is considering a presidential run, is focusing on economic issues and reaching out to all voters, including those in red counties, to address concerns about the state's...