Man charged with murdering an Uber driver after believing she was connected to a scam
An 81-year-old man is charged with murder after thinking the victim was connected to a scam. William Brock received a threatening call last month from someone demanding money. The scammers also called Loletha Hall, an Uber driver, to pick up a package from Brock’s home. Brock confronted Hall with a gun, believing she was connected […]
Boeing whistleblower set to testify at Senate hearing amid safety concerns
A Boeing whistleblower plans to testify at a Senate hearing Wednesday. This comes after a door panel fell off an Alaska Airlines jet mid-flight. Boeing denies there are any safety issues with its planes.
Speaker Johnson says he’s not resigning amid challenge over foreign aid
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will not resign as he faces a new threat of removal by his own party for considering a vote on sending aid to Ukraine. A motion hasn’t been officially filed, but it would only take three Republicans to potentially remove the speaker given the GOP’s shrinking majority, if all […]
Volcanic eruption in Indonesia forces hundreds to evacuate
More than 800 people had to evacuate their homes in Indonesia as the Ruang volcano continues its days-long eruption, spewing fiery red clouds as lightning flashes in the sky.
USC cancels valedictorian’s graduation speech amid safety concerns over pro-Palestinian post
A controversial decision by leaders at the University of Southern California relates to the debate raging on many U.S. campuses over the war in Gaza. The school says it’s canceling a planned graduation speech by its valedictorian, Asna Tabassum, due to safety concerns. This follows the online response to a pro-Palestinian link that Tabassum posted […]
Why a high-yield savings account is better than these 4 popular alternatives
High-yield savings accounts offer unique benefits that are great for short-term savings.
Riley Strain’s family is skeptical about calling his death accidental
ST. LOUIS — More than three weeks have passed since Riley Strain, 22, a student from the University of Missouri, was found dead in the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tennessee. His family continues to seek answers about the circumstances surrounding his death on the night of March 8. Strain’s parents and stepparents recently spoke with […]
Stay or go? Blues have a decision to make on interim coach Drew Bannister
ST. LOUIS – Drew Bannister will presumably coach his final game on an interim basis with the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday. After the season finale, the Blues will have a decision to make: To strip that title or start anew? Bannister took over as the Blues interim head coach after the team fired Craig […]
These are weirdest things Uber passengers left behind last year
Rideshare passengers have been known to forget all manner of unusual items, from live animals to a car engine.
DHS announces campaign to combat “unimaginable horror” of child exploitation online
The campaign will work with private and public sector partners to combat rising rates of child exploitation and abuse online.
