LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal agent fired at a moving vehicle in Southern California after the driver refused to roll down his window during an immigration stop and sped off, the Department of Homeland Security said. A DHS statement said the driver struck two U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents as he drove away Saturday, prompting one agent to …
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Scientists stunned as catfish climb waterfalls in southern Brazil
In November 2024, officers from the Environmental Military Police of Mato Grosso do Sul witnessed an extraordinary event on the Aquidauana River, where thousands of bumblebee catfish attempted to scale waterfalls as high as four meters. The unusual sight came at the very start of the rainy season and was quickly recognized as a rare natural phenomenon. Within a week, …
Read More »'Potentially life-threatening' flooding risk in Twin Cities, southern Minnesota – Bring Me The News
‘Potentially life-threatening’ flooding risk in Twin Cities, southern Minnesota Bring Me The News Heavy rain and t-storms could lead to more flash flooding tonight KEYC News Now Flood watch issued ahead of Sunday night rainfall MPR News After a stormy start to the week, we dry out, with near-average temperatures kaaltv.com First Alert Day: Tonight Through Monday AM Due to Flooding Concern KTTC News Source …
Read More »Novelist Greg Iles, ‘master of southern US gothic crime-writing’, dies aged 65 | Mississippi
Greg Iles, the Mississippi author of the Natchez Burning trilogy and other works, has died. He was 65. Iles died on Friday after a decades-long battle with the blood cancer multiple myeloma, his literary agent, Dan Conaway, posted on Saturday on Facebook. Initially diagnosed with the incurable condition in 1996, he kept his illness private until completing his final novel, …
Read More »US military deploying forces to southern Caribbean against drug groups – Reuters
US military deploying forces to southern Caribbean against drug groups Reuters Why Trump’s War on the Drug Cartels Is Bound to Backfire Politico Trump Directs Military to Target Foreign Drug Cartels The New York Times Sheinbaum rejects US ‘invasion’ after Trump orders military to target Mexico cartels The Guardian Trump’s New Secret Directive OKs Military Action in Latin America Under Guise of Drug War Democracy …
Read More »Law enforcement officers shot in southern Virginia
GRETNA, Virginia (AP) — Multiple law enforcement officers have been shot in southern Virginia, a congressman said Wednesday. U.S. Rep. John McGuire, who represents Virginia’s 5th congressional district, said in a post on X that his thoughts and prayers were with deputies shot in Pittsylvania County. He also extended his thoughts and prayers to the deputies’ families. Photos and video …
Read More »Dua Lipa shines in white from southern Albania, while highlighting the pronounced lines of her body – Telegraph
Internationally acclaimed pop star Dua Lipa has once again wowed fans with her stunning vacation photos taken during a luxurious break in the beautiful coastal paradise of Kep Merli in southern Albania. After her unforgettable performance at the “Sunny Hill Festival 2025”, where she gave an extraordinary live show, Lipa chose to relax and recharge in the peaceful and picturesque …
Read More »A grassroots effort is underway to monitor ICE operations in Southern California
Pasadena, California — School librarian Sharon Nicholls and her neighbors have made their local Home Depot in Pasadena, California, a top priority. “I’m not an activist,” Nicholls told CBS News. “We’re all just regular people.” Nicholls and her neighbors are part of a campaign called Adopt a Corner which comes to the Home Depot every morning to provide day laborers …
Read More »Canyon Fire explodes to nearly 5,000 acres in Southern California – The Washington Post
Canyon Fire explodes to nearly 5,000 acres in Southern California The Washington Post Parts of Los Angeles evacuated as Canyon Fire explodes to nearly 5,000 acres FOX Weather Rapidly spreading brush fire prompts evacuations for thousands in California The Guardian Canyon Fire: Fast-moving brush fire burning near Lake Piru in Ventura County; officials monitoring evacuation orders ABC7 Los Angeles Canyon Fire in Ventura County …
Read More »What is chikungunya, the virus now spreading in southern China?
LONDON — LONDON (AP) — Chinese authorities have taken measures this week to try to curb the spread of chikungunya, a virus that often causes fever and joint pain. As of Wednesday, the government reported there had been more than 7,000 cases, mostly in the southern manufacturing hub of Foshan. Here’s what to know about chikungunya: Chikungunya is a disease …
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