Judge Finds Musk and Noem Targeted Former FEMA Official
A federal magistrate judge found that Elon Musk, former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other senior officials participated in a campaign to spread false claims about former FEMA CFO…
Zacharia Confirms She Never Passed the Bar as California Complaint Raises Questions
Katie Zacharia confirmed that she never passed a bar exam, while maintaining that she was careful about how she described her legal background. Pepperdine University confirmed her juris doctor degree,…
Cyber Threats Reach Hospitals, Elections and Windows
A disputed hospital ransomware claim, an election influence operation targeting AI chatbots and a record Microsoft vulnerability tally expose separate weaknesses in America’s digital defenses.
Saudi Attacks Expose the Widening Fallout From the Iran War
Houthi attacks on Aramco’s headquarters and Riyadh’s international airport, where 12 people were killed, have added to earlier damage to a Saudi oil pipeline. The incidents underscore the widening regional…
Chicago Mother Sues ICE Contractor Over Hotel Confinement
A lawsuit alleges an ICE contractor and hotel companies confined Valentina Galvis and her infant son for five days at a Chicago-area hotel.
UChicago Identifies Person of Interest in Fraternity House Assault Investigation
The University of Chicago says witness statements and video evidence helped it identify a person of interest in a reported sexual assault at an Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house over…
Congress’s AI Investments Put Disclosure and Oversight in the Spotlight
Recent congressional financial disclosures show that at least 106 lawmakers, spouses, or dependent children hold investments tied to artificial intelligence. An analysis estimates those assets at between $82.8 million and…
Aurora Temple Case Leaves Key Evidence Questions
Prosecutors allege Alexandros Paporakis attempted a mass shooting at an Aurora Hindu temple, but the available reports do not include the underlying filings or a complete account of the evidence.
Police Say They Thwarted Alleged Attack Plot at Aurora Hindu Temple
Police in Chicago’s suburbs say they arrested Alexandros Paporakis, 19, and stopped a possible attack on a Hindu place of worship. Prosecutors allege that messages to co-workers included a shooting…