What kind of person lets nearly 190 bodies rot in a bug-infested building—then hands grieving families fake ashes? That’s the twisted reality behind Jon Hallford, owner of Return to Nature Funeral Home, who was just sentenced to 20 years in federal prison. Hallford once claimed he opened the business to “make a positive impact.” Instead,
You’d think kicking a working dog at the airport would land you in serious trouble. For one Egyptian traveler, it did just that—plus a ticket straight back home. Hamed Ramadan Bayoumy Aly Marie, 70, pleaded guilty this week to kicking Freddie the Beagle. Freddie is a sniffer dog working for US Customs and Border Protection
For the first time ever, an Indian has stepped foot on the International Space Station (ISS). Meet Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, pilot of the Axiom-4 mission. He is now the second Indian in space—41 years after Rakesh Sharma’s iconic flight. Launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Ax-4 is a privately run mission by Axiom Space.
A cargo ship packed with thousands of brand-new vehicles bound for Mexico has sunk deep in the North Pacific. Weeks after a fire turned it into a drifting shell. The Morning Midas, a 600-foot vessel sailing under a Liberian flag, went under on Monday. It sank in international waters near Alaska’s remote Aleutian Islands. The
In the chaotic hours after Iran fired missiles at a US base in Qatar, Trump and his inner circle scrambled behind the scenes. They were brokering a surprise ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Working the phones were Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff. Qatar’s Emir played key
A day at the lake turned into a tragedy when a boat capsized on Lake Tahoe, leaving six dead and two still missing. Known for its crystal-clear waters and scenic beauty, Tahoe became a scene of chaos Saturday. Fierce winds whipped up 8-foot waves, catching boaters off guard. Authorities say a 27-foot Chris-Craft boat was
The U.S. has officially entered the Iran-Israel conflict—and it’s explosive. President Trump confirmed that American forces have bombed three of Iran’s key nuclear sites. He said the U.S. is joining Israel’s campaign to cripple Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. “Our goal was clear: wipe out Iran’s nuclear threat,” Trump declared from the White House. “I can report
What if you could create light out of nothing—literally? That’s exactly what researchers at the University of Oxford have just simulated, shaking up our entire understanding of “empty” space. Using advanced computer simulations, the team showed how powerful lasers could disturb the so-called quantum vacuum. This could spark light from what appears to be thin
What’s a rocket test without a little drama? One of Elon Musk’s mighty Starships met a fiery end during a routine test in Texas late Wednesday, officials confirmed. The Starship 36, gearing up for its tenth flight trial, suffered what SpaceX politely called a “major anomaly.” Translation: it exploded on the test stand at Starbase,
After months of drama, Japan’s Nippon Steel has officially sealed its $14.9 billion takeover of US Steel. It is transforming itself into a heavyweight in America’s steel industry. At first, this deal looked doomed. Why? Both President Trump and his rivals were uneasy about a foreign firm snapping up one of America’s last major steel
Imagine pulling off the biggest jewelry heist in US history—without using a single weapon. That’s exactly what seven men from California have been accused of doing, in a theft worth a staggering $100 million. For nearly three years, this case was pure mystery. How did a group manage to swipe bags of gold, gems, and
Ever wondered when WhatsApp would finally join the advertising game? That moment has arrived—but with a twist. After years of resisting ads, WhatsApp just announced its biggest move yet into monetization. But before you panic—no, your private chats won’t suddenly be plastered with banners. The new ad features will live exclusively in the Updates tab—home
