A federal judge has sentenced Brian DiPippa, 37, and his wife, Krystal DiPippa, 42, of Pittsburgh, to prison and probation, respectively, for their roles in a 2023 bombing attack targeting a conservative event at the University of Pittsburgh. The attack, linked to Antifa, injured several police officers and highlighted the growing domestic terrorism threat from extremist groups.
Michigan’s newly elected lawmakers will be sworn in Wednesday in Lansing, officially kicking off the 2025 legislative session. The day marks a shift in state politics as Republicans reclaim control of the Michigan House of Representatives after two years of Democratic leadership.
A statewide grand jury that convened in 2022 upon the request of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) concluded that there is no evidence of criminal activity linked to the COVID-19 vaccines.
Firefighters contained a blaze in West Hollywood on Tuesday morning near Sunset Boulevard, as powerful winds created dangerous fire conditions across Southern California. The fire, reported at 10:10 a.m. near Sunset and La Cienega boulevards, prompted a swift response from crews.
Intelligence sources from the U.S. and Israel estimate that only about 20 of the 251 hostages taken by Hamas on October 7, 2023, remain alive. This figure, shared during ongoing negotiations in Qatar, includes civilians and female Israeli soldiers but excludes male soldiers, whose inclusion might slightly increase the count.
Haiti continues to spiral into chaos, with more than 5,600 people killed in 2024 as gangs tighten their grip on the nation. A U.N. report released Tuesday highlights a 20% rise in killings compared to 2023, alongside over 2,200 injuries and nearly 1,500 kidnappings. Gang violence has displaced more than 700,000 people, leaving many in overcrowded, unsanitary shelters.
The Biden administration is reallocating over $100 million in military aid originally earmarked for Israel and Egypt to Lebanon. The funding aims to support the implementation of a ceasefire agreement brokered between Israel and Hezbollah. The State Department outlined the plan in notices sent to Congress on January 3.
Elon Musk’s recent comments targeting U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other British officials have raised concerns about potential strains in U.S.-U.K. relations. Musk, a billionaire tech mogul and close adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, accused Starmer of complicity in mishandling decades-old child grooming gang scandals during his tenure as the U.K.’s director of public prosecutions.
Imam Nader Taha, a mathematics professor at Kent State University and religious leader at the Islamic Society of Akron and Kent (ISAK), is facing widespread condemnation after a video of his sermon praising the October 7 terrorist attacks surfaced. The sermon, delivered on December 13, 2024, described the attacks as a “miracle” and a victory against the “Children of Israel.”
Former President Jimmy Carter was honored Tuesday in a brief ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda, where his body will lie in state until his funeral on Thursday. Carter, who passed away on December 29 at the age of 100, is remembered as a member of the Greatest Generation, a dedicated public servant, and a humanitarian who continued his service long after leaving the presidency.
