Santiago Paredes, the latest Spirit AeroSystems whistleblower, has dismissed conspiracy theories about the deaths of two other whistleblowers but remains cautious about his own safety. Paredes, 40, spoke to The Independent before attending a memorial for his friend and fellow whistleblower Joshua Dean, who died at 45 from a sudden illness on April 30. This followed the suicide of another whistleblower, John Barnett, in March. … Continue reading Boeing whistleblower fears for safety after colleagues’ sudden deaths

In Savannah, Georgia, a shooting incident in the downtown area left 11 people injured. The gunfire erupted shortly before midnight in Ellis Square, a renowned spot in Savannah’s historic district. Multiple police precincts responded to reports of the incident, and investigations were ongoing. Authorities have yet to identify suspects or make any arrests. All those injured, including gunshot victims, were adults, with some taken to … Continue reading 11 injured in shooting in Savannah, Georgia

A pivotal decision regarding the potential extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States is expected on Monday, marking the culmination of a 13-year legal battle. Two judges at the High Court in London will determine whether assurances provided by the U.S. government regarding Assange’s rights are sufficient. His legal team anticipates various outcomes, including extradition, release from jail, or further legal proceedings. … Continue reading WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange faces U.S. extradition judgment day

Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1 golfer, is likely to have charges against him dropped following his arrest at the PGA Championship. The incident occurred outside Valhalla, where Scheffler, attempting to bypass traffic caused by a fatal accident, inadvertently dragged a police officer with his car. This misunderstanding led to Scheffler being detained for three hours. Reports from No Laying Up suggest Jefferson County prosecutors … Continue reading Prosecutors are planning to drop charges against Scottie Scheffler

Louisiana is set to become the first state mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in all publicly funded schools, including colleges and universities. Similar legislative attempts in states like Texas, South Carolina, and Utah have not succeeded. The movement gained momentum after Supreme Court rulings, such as Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, suggested a more lenient interpretation of the Constitution’s Establishment Clause. Despite a … Continue reading Louisiana set to become 1st state requiring 10 Commandments be posted in schools

A federal judge in Los Angeles has declared unconstitutional the tactic used by federal immigration agents in Southern California to arrest people in their homes without a judicial warrant. The ruling, issued Wednesday against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), targets the agency’s “knock and talk” practices, where agents allegedly misrepresent themselves as police to gain entry. ICE did not immediately comment on the decision. … Continue reading Judge orders ICE to end ‘knock and talk’ arrests of immigrants in Southern California

Severe storms in the Houston area left thousands without power on Saturday amid sweltering heat, with temperatures around 90 degrees (32.2 C) and warnings from the National Weather Service about the risk of heat stroke. The storms, with winds up to 100 mph (161 kph), caused widespread damage, downed power lines, and resulted in at least seven deaths. Over 800,000 people initially lost power, with … Continue reading Houston grapples with heat, power cuts after major storms