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Arson and crime probes, immigration protests, D.C. terror charges, Nimitz cost showdown, Nike DEI scrutiny, SCAM Act crackdown, tainted “honey” supplement recall, Newcastle stumble, and next-gen tank race
Fatal house fire in Southwest Philadelphia investigated as possible arson
Officials are investigating a deadly house fire on the 5400 block of Regent Street in Southwest Philadelphia as possible arson. The blaze broke out around 2 a.m., and doorbell video showed the home filling with heavy smoke.
Trump shifts tone on immigration as Minnesota deportation push sparks protests
Trump is striking a more conciliatory tone on immigration after a deportation push in Minnesota triggered protests. Federal enforcement activity in the state is also being scaled back.
Chicago man faces sweeping terrorism charges in shooting of Israeli Embassy employees in D.C.
Federal prosecutors filed expanded terrorism-related charges against Elias Rodriguez, 31, accused of fatally shooting Israeli Embassy employees Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Milgrim, 26, outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. A 13-count superseding indictment adds multiple terrorism offenses to charges that include murder of a foreign official, firearms violations, hate crimes resulting in death, plus first-degree murder and assault counts, with some counts carrying the possibility of the death penalty or mandatory life in prison. Court documents allege he fired about 20 rounds, shouted pro-Palestinian slogans, entered the museum, and later published a manifesto encouraging political violence.
Search intensifies for missing 84-year-old Tucson woman as sheriff says a crime likely occurred
Investigators returned to Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson home using K-9s and taping off the area, four days after she was last seen Saturday night. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department says it believes a crime occurred and that she may have been taken from the home against her will, while urging the public to report any information.
Navy weighs retiring USS Nimitz or paying billions to extend its service life
The U.S. Navy is considering whether to retire the nearly 50-year-old USS Nimitz (CVN-68) or fund a costly service-life extension to cover gaps caused by delays in Ford-class carrier production. A major overhaul, including potential reactor refueling, is technically feasible but would cost billions of dollars.
Nike faces EEOC scrutiny over allegations tied to DEI programs
Nike is facing scrutiny after the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a federal lawsuit seeking information related to allegations that the company’s DEI programs may have resulted in discrimination.
New SCAM Act targets fraudulent ads on social media and online platforms
Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona and Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio introduced the Safeguarding Consumers from Advertising Misconduct (SCAM) Act. The bill would require online platforms, including social media companies, to take reasonable steps to prevent fraudulent or deceptive ads from reaching consumers.
FDA recall after erectile dysfunction drug found in honey energy supplement
The FDA issued a recall after discovering an undeclared erectile dysfunction medication in a honey energy supplement, warning consumers about the hidden drug ingredient.
Newcastle’s season stumbles again after Carabao Cup exit to Manchester City
More questions than answers for Newcastle as the Carabao Cup holders were knocked out by Manchester City on Wednesday night, with a difficult season showing little sign of easing.
Future tanks diverge, South Korea’s hydrogen K3 concept vs U.S. Army’s M1E3 Abrams
South Korea’s K3 hydrogen-powered stealth tank concept and the U.S. Army’s new M1E3 Abrams show two different paths for future armor. The M1E3 is a near-term, heavily revised Abrams featuring planned upgrades like a hybrid-electric powertrain, an unmanned turret, and active protection systems, with a pre-prototype targeted for December 2025. The K3 is a longer-term concept aimed around 2040, built around a 130mm gun, hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion, and stealth shaping to reduce radar and heat signatures.
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