A federal judge has directed the Trump administration to move forward with processing imported goods entries without applying the emergency tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court — a key procedural step in the unfolding battle over Trump tariff refunds. The order, issued Wednesday by Senior Judge Richard Eaton of the U.S. Court of International … Read more
A 38-year-old Wisconsin man is facing a first-degree intentional homicide charge after authorities say he fatally beat his 66-year-old mother with a wooden baseball bat during a late-night argument inside her West Milwaukee apartment. Prosecutors allege that the fatal confrontation stemmed from a dispute over silver coins and money, escalating into deadly violence in what … Read more
Wall Street gains accelerated Wednesday after reports surfaced that Iranian operatives quietly reached out to U.S. intelligence officials, fueling hopes of potential diplomatic talks to ease escalating Middle East tensions. Investor sentiment also strengthened after President Donald Trump signaled efforts to stabilize global oil markets, easing fears of prolonged energy price shocks. A report by … Read more
An Ohio judge has ruled that an Amish mother accused of drowning her young son cannot be held criminally responsible, finding her not guilty by reason of insanity following multiple psychiatric evaluations. Ruth Miller waived her right to a jury trial, placing the decision solely in the hands of Michael Ernest of the Tuscarawas County … Read more
A federal judge in New York has granted preliminary approval to a proposed $35 million Epstein estate settlement, marking a significant development in ongoing legal efforts tied to the late financier’s sex trafficking network. On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian signed an order finding the agreement “fair, reasonable and adequate,” while scheduling a final … Read more
A sweeping new proposal from Sen. Bernie Sanders would impose a 5 percent annual wealth tax on America’s billionaires, a move his office says could generate $4.4 trillion over the next decade and deliver direct financial relief to millions of working households. The Vermont independent, working alongside Rep. Ro Khanna of California, introduced legislation aimed … Read more
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