Oil prices surged sharply following U.S.-Israel military strikes on Iran, triggering immediate increases in gasoline prices and raising concerns about broader inflationary pressure tied to global energy markets. As of Monday afternoon, global benchmark Brent crude traded near $77 per barrel — up from roughly $71 a week earlier and about $66 a month ago. … Read more
A federal jury has convicted a 37-year-old Minnesota woman of first-degree murder and arson in a case that devastated the Red Lake Nation community and drew national attention for its severity. Jennifer Marie Stately was found guilty after a two-and-a-half-week trial on multiple federal charges stemming from the March 15, 2024 killings of her two … Read more
Fifteen U.S. military aircraft have departed Spanish bases following Madrid’s decision to prohibit the use of its territory for strikes on Iran, a move that places Spain at odds with key Western allies amid escalating Middle East tensions. Data from flight tracking service FlightRadar24 showed that aircraft began leaving the Rota and Moron military installations … Read more
A Florida mother is facing a murder charge after authorities say she fatally stabbed her 6-year-old daughter inside their Milton home in what investigators are calling a “deeply tragic case.” According to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, 40-year-old April Oliva was taken into custody following the violent death of her daughter, Valerie Oliva, late … Read more
President Trump signaled Saturday that the ongoing Iran bombing campaign could continue for at least a week — and potentially longer — as U.S. and Israeli forces escalate military operations targeting Iranian strategic assets. In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump declared that airstrikes would persist “uninterrupted” to achieve what he described as regional … Read more
A dispute over churro sales in South Miami Heights has resulted in a Florida aggravated assault charge, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say 60-year-old Giraldo Caraballo was arrested following an alleged confrontation with a street vendor in early November 2025 near Southwest 195th Terrace and 127th Avenue. Investigators allege the incident escalated from … Read more
Veteran actress Susan Sarandon says her outspoken support for a Gaza ceasefire has cost her work in the U.S. film industry, describing what she sees as growing “repression and censorship” in the country’s entertainment sector.Speaking on Feb. 27 ahead of receiving the International Goya award from the Spanish Film Academy, Sarandon detailed the professional fallout … Read more
A late-night argument over missing food turned deadly in Milwaukee, where a 41-year-old woman now faces first-degree intentional homicide charges in what authorities describe as a fatal confrontation inside a residential home. According to court records, Bonnie Blackwell has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in … Read more
A 27-year-old Miami woman is facing a child abuse charge after authorities say she struck her 7-year-old son with a belt, leaving visible bruises on his face and body in what investigators describe as a troubling Florida child abuse case. Kelly Michel was arrested this week and charged with one count of child abuse without … Read more
A growing number of Democratic lawmakers are pressing President Trump for answers following U.S. air strikes on Iran, warning that the military action could escalate into a broader Middle East war without clear legal authorization or strategic direction. The backlash centers on concerns that the White House may have acted without sufficient consultation with Congress … Read more