Georgia’s long-running election interference case involving President Donald Trump has entered a new phase, as veteran prosecutor Peter Skandalakis formally assumes control following the disqualification of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. The shift places one of the nation’s most closely watched state criminal cases in the hands of a prosecutor known for his decades of work navigating politically sensitive legal matters. Willis was removed from the case after a judge ruled that her personal relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade created an appearance of impropriety, undermining confidence in the neutrality of the prosecution. With her office barred from continuing,…
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A Michigan woman has launched a viral TikTok tip that’s changing the way many approach weeknight meals: she heads straight into the kitchen after work—still in her uniform—to cook instead of ordering takeout. She credits this routine for cutting about $60 off her weekly food spending while also avoiding late-night dining fatigue. In her video, she leaves work, carries her purse and keys inside, takes off only her shoes, and immediately begins prepping dinner. She reports that, by planning meals ahead and grabbing groceries weekly, she’s significantly reduced her reliance on restaurant meals. Her clip has been viewed millions of…
President Donald Trump has publicly urged the U.S. Department of Justice to launch investigations into the connections between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and prominent Democrats—including Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, and Reid Hoffman—as well as major financial institutions such as JPMorgan Chase. The call follows the recent release of thousands of emails from Epstein’s estate, some of which mention Trump and others in his orbit. Trump framed the push for investigation as a countermove to recent media and congressional focus on his own ties to Epstein. In response, Attorney General Pam Bondi instructed U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton in the Southern…
North Korean engineering troops have deployed to the Russian-held Kursk region to assist with clearing dense minefields left behind after Ukrainian forces’ advances, according to Russia’s defense ministry. The unit is operating alongside Russian sappers, handling advanced detection equipment and receiving training to neutralize both NATO-style and Ukrainian-manufactured explosives. Footage shows the North Korean soldiers working in war-torn settlements where dozens of villages remain closed to civilians because of mine contamination. Russian commanders praised the North Koreans’ performance, declaring they operated “on par” with Russian units, even as they carried out tasks under the threat of artillery and drone fire.…
An Idaho court revealed that convicted murderer Bryan Kohberger received approximately $28,360 in donations while jailed, despite his claim of being unable to pay restitution. The judge noted the funds stemmed primarily from supporters and family members. Kohberger has been formally ordered to direct part of that money toward the families of his victims—specifically, payouts of around $1,420 and $1,587 to the parents of two of his four victims. Additionally, the court determined he remains eligible for media income despite prior arguments to keep him from profiting under the state’s “Son of Sam” law, meaning future earnings could also go…
A legal advocacy group has filed a complaint alleging that public schools in a Virginia district violated felony election-law statutes by providing facilities for a free political event hosted by a Democratic candidate. The complaint claims the district’s actions constituted in-kind contributions and improperly used taxpayer resources for campaign purposes. According to the filing, the school district allowed the candidate’s campaign rally to take place on school property at no cost, including staff assistance and promotional support. Under state law, such use of public facilities and personnel for electioneering without reimbursement may rise to the level of a Class 6…
The United States Coast Guard confirmed that the Russian Navy’s intelligence-collection vessel Kareliya was detected operating approximately 15 nautical miles south of Oahu on October 29. According to officials, the ship—which is part of the Vishnya-class fleet—remained outside U.S. territorial waters, which extend 12 nautical miles from a country’s shorelines. The Coast Guard deployed both a cutter and an HC-130 Hercules aircraft to track the ship’s movements and gather intelligence. A statement explained that the mission fell squarely within international law, highlighting U.S. peacetime rights to monitor foreign military vessels in adjacent seas. Efforts to classify the Kareliya’s actions as…
New York Attorney General Letitia James has joined former FBI Director James Comey in seeking to dismiss the charges against her, arguing that the interim U.S. attorney who brought the case, Lindsey Halligan, was appointed in violation of federal law. Legal teams for both James and Comey contend that Halligan’s appointment as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia bypassed required Senate confirmation and exceeded the authorized 120-day interim period. The motion was presented in U.S. District Court in Alexandria, where Judge Cameron McGowan Currie signalled strong doubts about the Justice Department’s position and said a ruling could…
According to recently made public emails from Jeffrey Epstein, his former colleague said that Donald Trump “knew about the girls” who were a part of Epstein’s sex-trafficking network and that Trump “spent hours” at Epstein’s home with one of the victims. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released the letter as part of a larger document dump. “Of course he knew about the girls as he asked Ghislaine to stop,” Epstein stated in a 2019 message. In a previous email to Ghislaine Maxwell on April 2, 2011, he wrote: “That dog that hasn’t barked is Trump … [VICTIM] spent hours…
Employees of the Democratic National Committee have erupted in frustration after the leadership mandated a full-week, on-site work schedule beginning February 2026. The shift signals a dramatic rollback of the flexibility many staffers had operated under, and union representatives have labeled the directive “callous” and tone-deaf. Under the new policy, remote or hybrid work will be severely limited—only eligible in narrow cases of medical, family or personal hardship. The decision was presented by the DNC chair as vital for increasing “collaboration” and gearing up for the forthcoming election cycle, but many employees said the move came with no prior consultation…
A Maryland man, James Bowman III, was released from custody on a domestic assault charge without bail after allegedly punching and biting a woman. Within an hour of his release, his booking agency reports say he returned to the victim’s home, forced entry while she was holding a toddler, and assaulted both the woman and the child — striking the child in the forehead. Bowman was initially arrested on November 7 in Waldorf for domestic violence. A district court commissioner released him on his own recognizance with the condition he have no contact with the victim. Shortly after being freed,…
The University of Central Arkansas has introduced a new interdisciplinary course titled “Queer Childhoods” within its English department. The course, described in the catalog as writing-intensive and thematic, invites students to engage with scholarly arguments and produce analytical papers drawing from multiple disciplines. The instructor, Visiting Assistant Professor Christine Case, earned her Ph.D. in critical and cultural studies and specializes in children’s and young adult literature. Her dissertation explored “Composite Bodies: Race, Gender, and Dis/ability in Fairy Tale Performance,” signalling her scholarly interest in how fairy tale traditions intersect with race, gender and identity. According to university officials, the course…
The staff union representing employees of the Democratic National Committee erupted in protest after party leadership announced that all Washington, D.C.–based workers must return to the office five days a week starting February 2026. The directive, delivered by Chairman Ken Martin during a virtual meeting, marks a sharp departure from the remote-friendly arrangement many had maintained. Union leaders labeled the decision “shocking” and “callous,” especially after workers had helped secure recent electoral victories and faced mounting cost-of-living pressures. Under the existing collective bargaining agreement, employees were permitted to request occasional remote work—but the new policy wipes that flexibility for most…
A New York City card shop co-owned by NFL legend Tom Brady was hit by a clever thief who walked out with thousands of dollars in rare collectibles after tricking employees with a fake payment. The heist took place on October 20 at CardVault by Tom Brady, located in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood. Police say the suspect entered the shop and attempted to buy high-value baseball and Pokémon cards. When his credit card was declined, he shifted tactics, using the store’s tap-to-pay terminal in a way that mimicked a successful transaction. Believing the payment had been approved, staff handed over merchandise…
Following an unexpected fall close to his Braddock home, Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman was taken to a Pittsburgh hospital, his office said Thursday. He was on a morning walk when he felt dizzy and bumped against his face, suffering minor injuries. A ventricular fibrillation flare-up, a dangerously irregular heartbeat that can impair the heart’s capacity to pump blood efficiently, was the cause of the fall, according to the results of the medical examination. The 56-year-old senator decided to stay in the hospital for monitoring and medication adjustments. Doctors said the stay is precautionary, but his recuperation is regarded as stable.…