As part of a fragile ceasefire, Hamas militants in Gaza released four Israeli female soldiers on Saturday. In exchange, Israel released 200 Palestinian prisoners, including individuals convicted of deadly attacks, marking a critical moment in the ongoing conflict.
Fitbit, owned by Google, has agreed to pay a $12.25 million civil penalty following allegations by federal regulators that it failed to promptly notify consumers of a defect in its Ionic smartwatches, which could overheat and cause serious burns.
Authorities have filed charges against Dustin Lee Nehl, 31, and Jennifer Nehl, 44, of Oregon, who allegedly impersonated firefighters in an attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Palisades Fire evacuation zone in Malibu.
A tragic incident unfolded in Phoenix when a 74-year-old rideshare driver, Samuel Webster, was killed after being run over multiple times by his own vehicle.
Protesters are set to gather in downtown Chicago, Illinois this Saturday for the People's March for Justice, an event organized to oppose President Donald Trump’s agenda. The march will begin at noon at Water Tower Park.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has pledged to end the federal government’s weaponization of the law, dismissing three high-profile FACE Act cases against pro-life protesters. A memorandum obtained by the Daily Caller outlines the new directive, aligning with President Donald Trump’s promise to correct past abuses in law enforcement.
A Carrollton, Texas, homeowner was left shaken Saturday evening when a masked individual appeared at her door displaying a sign referencing an apocalyptic Bible passage. The figure wore a red, Baphomet-like mask and carried a sign citing Revelation 20:1-15, a passage describing the devil's binding, Christ’s millennial reign, and judgment day, according to CBS News.
During a press conference on Friday in Fletcher, North Carolina, President Donald Trump addressed Senator Adam Schiff’s (D-CA) decision to avoid traveling with him to assess disaster areas in North Carolina and California. The senator, who declined Trump’s invitation citing scheduling conflicts, was met with strong remarks from the president.
The State Department, under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, issued new guidance on Friday halting the disbursement of most foreign aid grants for 90 days. This move includes a pause on military aid to Ukraine, according to a report by Politico. The directive follows an executive order from President Donald Trump requiring a review of foreign aid spending.
The defense team for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan delivered its closing arguments Friday in his Chicago corruption trial. Madigan, who faces 23 counts of corruption, has pleaded not guilty. His attorney, Dan Collins, sought to portray Madigan as a public servant committed to helping others, dismissing the government’s allegations as unsupported by evidence.
