White House Claims Signal Chat Did Not Include War Plans

The Unification Church in Japan has been ordered dissolved by a court following a government request related to the investigation into the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The court cited manipulative fundraising and recruitment tactics that caused fear among followers as reasons for the dissolution. The church, founded in Seoul in 1954 by Rev. Sun Myung Moon, faces accusations of using devious tactics and excessive donations, with the Japanese branch criticizing the...

Houthi militants in Yemen claimed responsibility for recent attacks on U.S. warships in the Red Sea, targeting the USS Harry S. Truman and other vessels, as well as Israeli military locations using drones. The Department of Defense has been contacted for comment, following discussions among Trump administration officials about military strikes against the Houthis, which were accidentally shared with a journalist, sparking concerns about national security breaches and the exposure of sensitive information. Full Article

Fernando Padron, a U.S. citizen with no prior convictions, was held in a South Texas jail for nine months without court appearance or legal representation after being accused of theft. In the dysfunctional Maverick County court system, poor defendants facing minor charges often lack lawyers and endure lengthy jail stays without charges filed. Despite efforts to reform the system, Mr. Padron's ordeal continues as he remains in jail for 20 months awaiting resolution of his...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott criticized Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett for mocking his wheelchair use, stating Democrats have no vision or policies beyond hate. Crockett clarified her comments, accusing Abbott of implementing contentious policies. Abbott highlighted Texas' economic success under his leadership and criticized Crockett's rhetoric, while Rep. Randy Weber plans to introduce a censure resolution against her for her remarks. Full Article

Some scams go unnoticed, as highlighted by redditor DylanCTV13 on r/AskReddit, where users shared examples of hidden scams. These include dental insurance with low coverage limits, the decoy effect in product sizes, the advertising nature of social media, the costly nature of streaming services and convenience fees, the two-party system in politics, high credit card processing fees, the misconception of tax refunds, misleading product names, overpriced bottled water, the tipping culture in the US, and...

Cambridge City Councilor Paul Toner addressed allegations of paying for sex at a brothel ring during a council meeting, expressing shame and asserting his right to due process. Despite calls for his resignation from fellow councilors, Toner thanked supporters and stated he will not step down. The community remains divided on the issue, with some urging accountability and others emphasizing Toner's value to the council. Full Article