British authorities have launched a murder investigation after Ian Watkins, the disgraced former frontman of the Welsh rock band Lostprophets, was stabbed to death in prison. Watkins, 48, was serving a 29-year sentence for a string of horrific child sex offenses when he was fatally attacked with a knife at HMP Wakefield in West Yorkshire on Saturday.
The family of 26-year-old Elijah Wilks, who was fatally shot by an off-duty Milwaukee police officer Thursday, acknowledged during a press conference Friday that the officer’s actions were justified based on the circumstances.
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed a new round of sweeping gun control laws Friday, including a measure expanding the state’s red flag law by granting new authority to prosecutors. The bill, AB 1344, allows district attorneys in select counties to petition courts to confiscate firearms from individuals they deem dangerous.
A disturbing new trend on TikTok is sparking nationwide alarm as pranksters use AI-generated images to fabricate home invasions, terrifying family members and triggering SWAT-level emergency responses. Law enforcement agencies across the U.S. are now issuing stern warnings: this viral prank isn’t just dangerous—it could be criminal.
One of Illinois’ most powerful political figures, former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, is officially headed to federal prison. On the eve of the state legislature’s fall veto session, Madigan—who dominated state politics for decades—will begin serving a 7.5-year sentence for corruption.
President Donald Trump received a glowing health report following a comprehensive physical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday. U.S. Navy Captain and White House Physician Sean Barbabella confirmed that Trump “demonstrates excellent overall health” and shows no signs of physical limitation.
