A dramatic overnight police pursuit through Grand Prairie and Dallas ended in the early hours of Friday morning after a suspect crashed under the Interstate 635 bridge near Jupiter Road. The chase, which lasted over 30 minutes, involved multiple law enforcement agencies and reached speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour. The suspect, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, was taken into custody at the scene and is now facing multiple charges. The incident began around 1:30 a.m. on

In a striking turnaround that reshaped the San Jose political landscape, Anthony Tordillos claimed victory in the District 3 special election runoff after initially placing second in the April 8 primary. As chair of the San Jose Planning Commission, Tordillos entered the race with relatively low name recognition compared to his opponent, Gabby Chavez-Lopez, who had built her profile through leadership in a community-focused organization. Despite this, Tordillos secured a commanding win in the ru

The city of Dublin is organizing a Drug Take Back event this weekend as part of an ongoing effort to reduce the risk of prescription drug misuse and support community health. The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dublin Justice Center, located at 6565 Commerce Parkway. This initiative offers residents a safe, anonymous, and responsible way to dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medications that are no longer needed, expired, or unused.

A worker was successfully rescued after being trapped inside an overturned construction crane during ongoing demolition work at the former Oak Forest Hospital site in south suburban Oak Forest. The incident occurred early Friday morning, drawing a large emergency response to the area and briefly halting progress on the multi-year redevelopment project. At approximately 8:36 a.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the site at 15600 Cicero Avenue following reports that a crane

A devastating explosion leveled a gas station in Berwyn, Illinois, following a chain reaction triggered by downed power lines during a severe thunderstorm. The blast occurred Thursday afternoon and left the station at 6749 Ogden Avenue completely destroyed. By early Friday morning, the once-operational facility was reduced to wreckage surrounded by safety fencing, with twisted metal and scorched debris marking the site. The incident began as strong thunderstorms swept through the

A major court ruling has secured rent refunds for more than 2,500 tenants of a large rent-controlled apartment complex in Ward 8, following years of substandard living conditions and widespread building neglect. The decision marks a significant legal and financial victory for residents who endured unsafe and unhealthy housing while ownership failed to comply with mandated repairs. The case involves a long-standing dispute over a residential complex formerly known as Marbury Plaza.

A firefighter was hospitalized Friday morning after responding to a fast-moving garage fire in Carteret, New Jersey. The three-alarm blaze broke out shortly before 10 a.m. on Jeanette Street, rapidly spreading from the garage to two nearby vehicles and a boat. Emergency crews were dispatched quickly, and multiple firefighting units, including a hazardous materials team, were called in to contain the situation and prevent it from escalating. Crews faced particularly harsh condition

In a uniquely Texas-style traffic incident, a truck carrying Cheetos collided with an Amazon Prime delivery vehicle along SH 130 Southbound at Moore Road in Travis County. The crash, which occurred on Thursday, left the highway partially covered in orange snack puffs and packaging debris, but thankfully resulted in no injuries. The Mustang Ridge Police Department shared details of the crash via a Facebook post, notin

A heartbreaking incident unfolded early Friday morning in west Houston, where a 5-year-old girl drowned after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool at an apartment complex. The tragedy occurred just after midnight at a property located in the 3100 block of Hayes Road. According to Houston Police Department officials, both police and Houston Fire Department crews were dispatched to the scene shortly after receiv

A serious traffic disruption unfolded early Thursday morning near Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport when a single-vehicle accident led to the complete closure of all westbound lanes on Texas State Highway 183. The incident occurred around 12:50 a.m. near Esters Road, close to the southern entrance of DFW Airport. According to authorities, the driver involved in the crash sustained injuries but was transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition. While the accident itself was not fa

A troop of western lowland gorillas currently residing at the Dallas Zoo will be relocating later this fall to a new home at another Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)-accredited facility. The bachelor group, consisting of Shana, Zola, Juba, and B’Wenzi, has become a familiar sight to zoo visitors over the years, and their departure marks a significant moment for both the facility and the community that has grown to appreciate them. The relocation is not the result of a

An endangered missing advisory has been issued for two young girls reported missing from San Jose early Thursday morning. The California Highway Patrol is seeking public assistance in locating the two minors, both considered at risk due to their age and unknown circumstances. The missing children are identified as 11-year-old Paulina Rodriguez-Morales and 13-year-old Yaneretzi Paredes-Estrada. They were last seen around 2 a.m. Thursday in San Jose and are believed to be traveling

United States Representative Sam Liccardo, a Democrat from San Jose, is raising serious concerns about whether recent federal job and funding cuts are weakening the ability of national agencies to protect marine life in the San Francisco Bay Area. His inquiry comes amid a troubling spike in whale deaths recorded along Northern California's coastal waters. According to regional scientific data, at least 24 whales have died in the Bay Area so far this year. A significant number of those dea

In a dramatic turn of events in Butler, Ohio, a man wanted on an active arrest warrant was struck by a vehicle driven by the town’s mayor while attempting to flee law enforcement. The incident, which took place on July 11 at a gas station on West Elm Street, has since drawn attention due to the involvement of Mayor Wesley Dingus behind the wheel during the police pursuit. According to records from the Bellville Police Department, Mayor Dingus recognized 37-year-old Anthony War

A serious service disruption affected South Shore Line trains early Thursday morning after a person was struck by a train in Gary, Indiana. The incident prompted a full stop of several inbound trains heading toward Chicago, leaving many commuters facing delays at the start of their day. At around 6:10 a.m., the South Shore Line released an alert indicating that train operations were halted due to a pedestrian strike. Emergency crews were reported to be on the scene assessing the situation. No es

US President Donald Trump has sent a strong message to tech giants like Google and Microsoft, demanding they stop hiring workers overseas, particularly in countries like India. During an AI summit in Washington, Trump emphasized that American companies should focus on creating jobs at home instead of outsourcing to countries like China and India. The president criticized the tech industry's "globalist mindset," which he believes has ignored the i

On July 24, 2025, a Russian Antonov-24 aircraft, operated by Angara Airlines, crashed in the Amur region, leaving no survivors. The plane, which was en route from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda, vanished from radar before it was located. The wreckage, captured in a brief eight-second video shared by RT, shows the aircraft engulfed in large clouds of smoke, with reports confirming that the fuselage was found on fire. Initial reports stated that there were 43 people aboard, including five children, and

The small temple town of Dharmasthala in Karnataka, known for its religious significance, has found itself at the center of shocking allegations involving mass burials, sexual assault, and murder. The case came to light when a 48-year-old Dalit man, who had worked as a sanitation worker at the Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Temple, emerged from hiding after 12 years. The man, burdened with guilt and fear, revealed disturbing details about the murders he wit

A passenger aircraft carrying around 50 people has gone missing in the far eastern region of Russia, close to the border with China. The aircraft, an An-24 operated by a regional airline, was en route to the town of Tynda in the Amur region when it lost contact with air traffic controllers just before its expected arrival. According to early information, the aircraft was believed to be only a few kilometers away from its destination when communication was suddenly lost. The circum

President Donald Trump was briefed in May 2025 that his name appeared several times in files related to the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking investigation. The information was delivered to the President during a scheduled White House meeting with Attorney General Pam Bondi and her deputy. Although Trump’s name was referenced in the materials, officials clarified that he is not the focus of any investigation and that there is no evidence suggesting any criminal wrongdoing on his part