BROOKLYN PARK, MN – Two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses were shot in separate, targeted attacks overnight in their suburban Minneapolis homes, prompting a large-scale police response and a search for a suspect who is reportedly impersonating a law enforcement officer.
CHICAGO, IL – Michael J. Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in United States history and for decades the most powerful politician in Illinois, was sentenced Friday to seven and a half years in federal prison for his conviction in a wide-ranging corruption case.
MIDDLE EAST – A decades-long shadow war between Iran and Israel has erupted into open and direct military conflict, with both nations launching waves of missile and drone attacks against each other, resulting in casualties and significant damage to strategic sites.
KANANASKIS, ALBERTA – Leaders from the world’s most advanced economies will gather in Kananaskis, Alberta, from June 15-17, 2025, for the 51st G7 Summit.
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Ahead of nationwide “No Kings” protests scheduled for this Saturday, a Florida sheriff has issued a warning to potential demonstrators, stating that any violence against law enforcement will be met with lethal force.
TEHRAN, IRAN – Israel launched a significant wave of airstrikes across Iran early Friday, targeting critical nuclear facilities and killing top military commanders in a major escalation of the long-running shadow war between the two nations.
FACTRAGE – Every time you swipe your Visa card or wait nervously for a passport stamp, you’re participating in an ancient ritual of “seeing” – though you probably don’t realize it. The word “visa” has quietly conquered two of the most powerful forces in modern life: international travel and global finance. But this wasn’t an accident. […]
AHMEDABAD, INDIA – An Air India passenger jet bound for London crashed into a residential neighborhood shortly after takeoff on Thursday, with officials reporting no survivors among the 242 people on board.
HOLLYWOOD – The live-action remake of DreamWorks’ beloved animated feature “How to Train Your Dragon” has soared into theaters, presenting a visually faithful recreation of the original that has left critics and audiences with a complex mix of admiration and debate.
