A major law enforcement operation in South Dallas has led to the arrest of a 26-year-old man and the seizure of significant quantities of illegal drugs, firearms-related items, and packaging materials commonly used in drug distribution. The operation followed a tip from a law enforcement agency which pointed officers toward suspected illegal activity in the 3100 block of Harmon Street. Acting on that information, authorities secured a search warrant and conducted a raid at the ide

A major credit card fraud ring has been uncovered in Dallas, where law enforcement arrested three individuals and seized equipment used in manufacturing devices for stealing payment card information. The suspects, identified as Romanian nationals, are believed to be part of a broader international criminal network targeting financial institutions and consumers across the country. Authorities were alerted on July 17 after a merchant discovered a skimming device installed at a local

Commuters traveling from Hoboken on the PATH system are facing continued delays this week due to switch issues currently under repair at the terminal. In response, alternate travel options including discounted ferry tickets and cross-honoring on select transit services are being offered through Friday night to help ease the commuting burden. The ongoing switch problem has reduced train frequency during peak times. Normally, rush hour service from Hoboken to 33rd Street and the Wor

Bryan Kohberger is expected to be sentenced to four consecutive life sentences without parole following the brutal murders of four college students in Idaho nearly three years ago. The sentencing hearing, scheduled for Wednesday, provides the families of Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, Ethan Chapin, and Kaylee Goncalves the opportunity to speak directly to Kohberger and share the emotional devastation they've endured since the killings. During the hearing, family

Residents across Illinois are being warned to stay alert after a new wave of phishing text messages began targeting individuals with a fake legal reference—“Code 15c-16.003.” These messages claim to be from state agencies, often referencing vehicle registration issues, and are designed to steal personal or financial information through fake links and scare tactics. The scam texts typically claim that the recipient’s vehicle registration is in jeopardy of be

President Donald Trump praised Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard during a recent public event, drawing attention not only for his personal remarks about her but also for reviving a thoroughly debunked conspiracy theory involving former President Barack Obama and the 2016 election. His comments, delivered to a crowd of supporters and officials, blended flattery with false accusations that have long been dismissed by investigators and government agencies. Pointing towa

In several neighborhoods across Washington, D.C., residents are voicing growing concern over what they describe as a rising tide of violence and disorder, challenging recent police reports that suggest crime is actually on the decline. Communities in Shaw, Mount Vernon Square, and Mount Vernon Triangle have become focal points for this growing frustration, as residents say their daily experiences do not reflect the drop in incidents reported by law enforcement. This tension came t

Houston police are intensifying their law enforcement efforts on the city's busiest highways as part of a broader initiative aimed at curbing reckless driving and ensuring road safety across the metro area. The latest push involves a multi-agency collaboration between the Houston Police Department, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office, the Texas Department of Public Safety, METRO Police, and the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

Labor Day Weekend in 2025 falls from Saturday, August 30, through Monday, September 1, marking the unofficial end of summer in the United States. The holiday is celebrated annually on the first Monday in September, offering a three-day weekend that provides a break before the regular routines of work and school resume. This weekend is not only a time for relaxation but also an opportunity to reflect on the importance of American workers and their contributions to

An attempted smash and grab robbery at a Sunnyvale jewelry store was successfully stopped by armed employees on Friday afternoon, in what police say is the latest in a growing series of similar crimes across the Bay Area. The incident occurred at a jewelry store located on East El Camino Real, between Poplar Avenue and Helen Avenue, just west of Lawrence Expressway. Authorities confirmed that the suspects attempted to gain access to the building by ramming a vehicle into the storefront in bro

A disturbing incident unfolded in Fort Worth, Texas, overnight Sunday when a 10-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the hand with a handgun. Fort Worth police responded to a shooting call at approximately 1:20 a.m. Monday in the 1500 block of Burmeister Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the young child had been handling a firearm when it discharged, resulting in a gunshot wound to his hand. The child was quickly transported to a nearby hospital for medical trea

A wildfire sparked by a lightning strike is continuing to burn through a remote and ecologically sensitive bird sanctuary on the Bolivar Peninsula, located near Port Bolivar, Texas. The blaze, which started Friday evening, has now spread across approximately 160 acres of brush and marshland and remains active several days later. Emergency responders are currently monitoring the fire closely but are not attempting direct suppression due to the remote nature of the affected area. The fire has so f

Alaska Airlines resumed normal flight operations late Sunday night after a critical IT system failure forced a temporary, system-wide ground stop across its entire fleet and that of its subsidiary, Horizon Air. The outage, which occurred around 8 p.m. Pacific Time on July 20, disrupted flight operations for approximately three hours before the ground stop was lifted at 11 p.m. Pacific Time. Although operations have now resumed, the airline has warned that residual delays and schedule disruptions

Veteran CPM leader and former Kerala Chief Minister, VS Achuthanandan, passed away on Monday at the age of 101, following a prolonged hospitalization. Achuthanandan had been receiving treatment at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram since June 23, after he suffered a suspected cardiac arrest at home. He had been in the ICU, on ventilator support, for an extended period before his death. Kerala Chief Minister Pin

Nineteen years after one of India’s deadliest terror attacks, the Bombay High Court has acquitted all 12 individuals previously convicted in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case. The July 11, 2006, attacks killed 189 people and injured over 800 when seven coordinated explosions rocked Mumbai’s local train network within just 11 minutes during evening rush hour. The high court bench, comprising Justice Anil K

In a deeply disturbing incident, a second-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) student at a prominent private university in Greater Noida, Jyoti Sharma, allegedly died by suicide inside her women's hostel room on Friday night. The tragedy has sparked widespread outrage and student protests on campus. According to police officials, the student blamed two faculty members for prolonged mental harassment and humiliation in a suicide note recovered from her ro

After several weeks of disruption and ongoing emergency repair work, the Route 71 bridge over the Shark River is on track to reopen by early to mid-August, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The bridge, which serves as a vital link between Belmar and Avon-By-The-Sea, was originally constructed in 1932 and had to be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic on June 13 following a mechanical failure on the south leaf. This marks the second consecutive year the structure

In a move that will impact millions of residents, Texas lawmakers will return to the Capitol in Austin on Monday, July 21, for a 30-day special legislative session to consider 18 critical agenda items. The session comes on the heels of the 89th regular legislative session earlier this year, during which Governor Greg Abbott signed more than 300 bills into law. The current session will take on a mix of emergency responses and deeply conservative policy shifts, including major legislative propo

Nearly a year after the disappearance of 28-year-old Mamta Kafle Bhatt from Prince William County, Virginia, her husband Naresh Bhatt, who stands accused of murdering her, will not face trial until October 2026. A local judge ruled to delay the high-profile case by 15 months during a court session held Friday morning, citing the defense’s need for additional time to review substantial digital evidence and extensive witness lists. Naresh Bhatt was arrested on August 22, 20

Cupertino is taking a data-driven approach to traffic safety by launching a new public dashboard that tracks nearly two thousand traffic collisions across the city. The interactive tool, which reflects crash data from 2018 through 2024, is aimed at helping the community and local officials better understand accident trends and make informed decisions to improve public safety on the roads. The dashboard compiles information from a statewide traffic records system and provides a cle