Representative Scott Perry of Pennsylvania, a stalwart of the House Freedom Caucus and a vocal proponent of former President Donald J. Trump, is confronting a shifting political landscape in his bid for re-election. Perry, known for his far-right views and denial of the 2020 election results, is facing a formidable general election challenge in a …
Dozens of protesters seized control of a building at Columbia University in New York early Tuesday, marking a significant escalation in demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas conflict that have spread to college campuses across the country. The protesters at Columbia’s Manhattan campus barricaded the entrances of Hamilton Hall and raised a Palestinian flag from a window. …
Protesters and law enforcement clashed on Monday at the University of Texas in Austin, resulting in numerous arrests. Around 40 demonstrators were detained on charges including trespassing and disorderly conduct, as officers in riot gear intervened to remove them from the scene. The confrontation marked an escalation of tensions on the campus, which has seen …
A prolonged demonstration has gripped California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, as pro-Palestinian activists occupy Siemens Hall, prompting a shutdown of the campus until May 10. For the past week, protesters have barricaded themselves inside the administration building, defacing walls and renaming it “Intifada Hall.” The occupation has escalated beyond typical campus protests, with demonstrators rejecting …
A man at Yellowstone National Park kicked a bison, which then retaliated by injuring him, leading to his arrest on alcohol-related charges, park officials reported. Clarence Yoder, 40, was arrested and detained after receiving treatment for minor injuries sustained from the bison encounter. The incident occurred approximately seven miles inside the park’s west entrance on …
As the 2024 presidential election draws closer, an Emerson College poll of key swing states sheds light on the evolving landscape of the race between Donald Trump and President Joe Biden. With both candidates poised to secure their party’s nomination, the focus is now on the battleground states that could determine the outcome in November. …
On April 29, 2024, a devastating incident unfolded in Charlotte, North Carolina, as an armed suspect opened fire on law enforcement officers in the 5000 block of Galway Drive in the North Tryon Division. The tragedy resulted in the loss of four Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) officers and three officers from the U.S. Marshals Fugitive …
As the clock struck past 5 a.m. on one of the final days before Florida’s new abortion law would come into effect, A Woman’s World Medical Center in Fort Pierce found itself bustling with activity. Candace Dye, the clinic’s founder, and her team were preparing for a busy morning, with every appointment slot booked. Effective …
Jackson, Mississippi has made headlines for breaking records in marijuana consumption, surpassing other cities in Mississippi. According to data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the Mississippi Department of Health, Jackson boasts a staggering 19.5% rate of weed usage among its population, significantly higher than the state average of 15.5%. The demographics and …
Columbia University has initiated a campus-wide lockdown following an incident involving protesters who forcefully entered Hamilton Hall in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The university announced the closure of its campus until further notice, restricting access to only residential students and essential staff. This decision comes in response to the unauthorized entry and barricading …