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This past spring, a Congressional task force led by Republican Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, of Florida, held hearings on Capitol Hill. Top of the agenda: What newly-released government records reveal about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. “For over six decades, questions have lingered, shrouded in secrecy and speculation,” said Luna. Jefferson Morley waited 30 years for this moment, telling the task force, “The CIA destroyed a lot of records related to President Kennedy’s assassination.” Morley is a researcher and the editor of JFK Facts, a newsletter on Substack dedicated to the JFK assassination. “This event, the President of…
It was a scary scene in Center City as witnesses recorded cell phone video of a man holding a gun walking down the sidewalk. Moments before, police said that the man started shooting into a door and outside an Airbnb. “Six pops right in a row, no hesitation, no breaks,” said one witness. The shooting happened around 6:20 p.m. Saturday in the 300 block of North 13th Street near Callowhill. Evidence markers covered the ground, and witnesses said they ducked for cover and ran into a nearby hotel. “Looked out the window and saw the gentleman walking away,” the witness…
Thousands of dollars worth of merchandise was stolen from a La Puente Labubu shop early Wednesday morning, and store owners posted in-store security video of the burglary to social media in hopes of catching the masked thieves. “Today we got robbed and they took all of our inventory, trashed our store, we are still in shock. If you guys can share this post, please and help us find these thief’s,” One Stop Sales wrote on Instagram. In the video, the sound of shattering glass is followed by four masked and hooded suspects entering the shop. The crew could be seen grabbing…
A busy weekend at the Sports Complex is bringing massive crowds, tight traffic and star-studded entertainment to the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection. From the Eagles’ sold-out public practice to concerts by Chris Brown and Katy Perry, fans of all kinds will be flocking to Philly. With multiple events overlapping, event organizers are urging visitors to take public transportation. Eagles Open Practice For months, Eagles fans have been surviving off highlights, meaningless depth chart debates and refreshing their social media feeds for the latest training camp clips, to get their fix of the reigning Super Bowl champs. Thursday night’s…
The Trump administration is pursuing a settlement of $1 billion from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), as reported on Friday. This move comes after the Department of Justice accused UCLA of antisemitism and violating civil rights. UCLA is the first public university facing a significant funding freeze due to these allegations against civil rights violations linked to antisemitism and affirmative action practices. Previously, similar actions have targeted elite private universities, where the administration halted federal funding amid claims of discrimination against Jewish students. Recently, the Department of Justice determined that UCLA had breached the equal protection clause of…
A tragic incident occurred in California on August 6, resulting in the death of a 19-year-old man, Ricky Ray Reyes Jr., who was waiting for a bus. Sacramento City Council Member Lisa Kaplan shared the news, expressing her sadness over the loss of a young life. She urged people to avoid drinking and driving, highlighting the impact this incident has on families. Police reported that the accident happened at around 3:15 PM on Del Paso Road. When officers arrived, they found Reyes down in the roadway. Despite attempts to save him, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver…
On Wednesday, a remarkable moment unfolded as an endangered sea turtle named Elton was returned to the Atlantic Ocean. This uplifting event came months after Elton was found stranded on a beach in Barnstable, Massachusetts, suffering from severe hypothermia last winter. Elton, a juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, was discovered cold-stunned on the shores in December. This phenomenon often occurs when sea turtles fail to migrate south in time to escape the chill of winter waters. The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) explained that these turtles can become vulnerable if they cannot find warmer waters. After receiving much-needed rehabilitation from the…
Executive Order Changes Federal Grant Process NEW YORK — President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order that shifts the handling of federal grants, potentially impacting billions of dollars. This move aims to give political appointees more authority over financial awards from agencies like FEMA, the National Science Foundation, and the National Institutes of Health. The new order mandates that these federal agencies appoint officials to review grant applications to ensure they align with the priorities and interests of the country. Furthermore, it allows agencies to terminate existing grants at any time, even if they are already in progress. New…
Bicycling from St. Nikolaus to Santa’s Village In a heartwarming initiative, three postal workers have embarked on a journey from St. Nikolaus, Germany, to Rovaniemi, Finland—a distance of nearly 3,000 kilometers (1,860 miles). The goal of their trek is to deliver letters and children’s Christmas wish lists addressed to Santa Claus. St. Nikolaus himself, dressed in his festive attire, was present to send the letters off on this exciting two-week adventure. The cyclists will travel through Germany, Denmark, and Sweden on their way to the renowned Santa Claus Village, located right on the Arctic Circle. This effort is part of…
CNN Debuts New Docuseries on JFK Jr. CNN has launched a new docuseries titled American Prince: JFK Jr., which premiered on Saturday, August 9. This three-part series delves into the life of John F. Kennedy Jr., the son of the late President John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy. The show features interviews with friends and historians, alongside rare footage and photographs, highlighting the complexities of his life. The first episode, “The Boy Who Would Be King,” examines the early years of JFK Jr., born just weeks after his father’s presidential election on November 25, 1960. Historian Steve Gillon emphasizes that…