The New World screwworm, a fly whose larvae consume the tissue of animals, has been found in a 3-week-old calf in La Pryor, Texas. This marks the first U.S. detection in cattle since the eradication in the 1960s, confirmed by the Agriculture Department on Wednesday night. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced, “Immediate steps are being...
A report from the Department of Homeland Security’s internal watchdog highlighted cases of mistreatment at the Winn Correctional Center in Winnfield, Louisiana. Officers reportedly put one detainee in a chokehold and stabbed another with a pen. The Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General compiled the report. It offers a detailed view of conditions...
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has announced an investigation into the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices at Arizona State University (ASU). This comes after viral videos suggested the university may have denied equal treatment to students based on race, color, or national origin. According to the DOJ’s statement, there are allegations...
Certain states are attempting to contest a long-standing principle that permits undocumented children to access public education at no cost. Since 1982, following the decision in Plyler v. Doe, public schools across the United States have been required to offer education to all students, irrespective of their immigration status. This Supreme Court ruling overturned a...
Veteran journalist Scott Pelley was dismissed from 60 Minutes following a meeting with the program’s new executive producer. This action has heightened discord within CBS News. Pelley had criticized the approach of Bari Weiss, alleging she was harming the show. The program’s executive producer, Nick Bilton, sent an email that led to Pelley’s firing. He...
Senate Republicans remain skeptical about the Trump administration’s assurance that the controversial “anti-weaponization” fund is terminated, despite acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s recent statements. Concerns persist about efforts to revive the fund, which Republicans want officially declared dead. The fund’s termination is crucial for progressing with immigration enforcement funding. During a closed meeting, Senate Republican...
At least 21 people died in a fire at a hotel in India’s capital city, New Delhi, on Wednesday morning, according to police reports. The fire began at about 8:50 a.m. local time in the ground floor restaurant of the Flourish Inn Stay hotel, located in the Malviya Nagar area of southern Delhi. It spread...
In a recent podcast interview, President Trump indicated his intention to nominate Todd Blanche as the permanent attorney general. Blanche, currently serving in an acting capacity, has earned Trump’s praise. Trump remarked on Blanche’s performance, saying, “He’s done a very good job, but I’ve known him a long time.” When asked about Florida Governor Ron...
Elizabeth Weiss, an anthropologist, reflects on the death of her husband, Nick Pope, a well-known U.F.O. researcher who passed away in April. She notes the human tendency to see patterns, quoting her husband who often said, “If you start looking for patterns, you will find them.” David Wilcock’s life journey took a dramatic turn due...
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced on Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s administration has abandoned plans to establish a $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate allies of the Republican president after facing political backlash and legal challenges. Blanche made the statement during a House committee hearing. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was questioned about the...