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HARVEY, Ill. — A tragic and chaotic night in Harvey turned violent Saturday, August 2, 2025, as gunfire erupted at a crowded house party, leaving seven people injured, including a 4-year-old child, and two people dead, including one of the suspected shooters. The violence continued into early Sunday morning with a second fatal shooting believed to be connected to the earlier attack. What Happened Police responded around 8:00 p.m. to the 14400 block of Des Plaines Street, following multiple reports of shots fired during a large gathering. According to city officials, two armed suspects entered the party and opened fire…

College Football Season Kicks Off Soon: A Look at the Preseason Top 10 Teams As summer gives way to fall, college football fans eagerly anticipate the start of the new season. With August here, there are only a few weeks until the much-awaited matchup between Kansas State and Iowa State in Dublin, launching the 2025 regular season. In light of this excitement, it’s time to unveil the preseason top ten teams. Over the first half of August, we will reveal our rankings, highlighting the teams expected to make a significant impact. Today, we start with the number 10 team: Miami.…

VinFast Starts Electric Vehicle Production in Tamil Nadu, India VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle company, has begun production at its new $500 million factory in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. This marks a significant step in the company’s plans to invest $2 billion in India and expand its presence across Asia. The Thoothukudi plant is set to initially produce 50,000 electric vehicles per year, with ambitions to increase that number to 150,000 over time. Its location near a major port in one of India’s most industrialized states makes it a strategic site for potential exports. The factory is also expected to create…

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced he plans to take action against Democratic lawmakers who have left the state in an effort to disrupt the proposed redistricting of congressional maps. This move comes after several Democratic representatives fled to states like Illinois and New York to avoid voting on the new maps, which are aligned with the interests of former President Donald Trump. The dispute centers on Abbott’s aim to reshape congressional representation in Texas, potentially adding five Republican-leaning seats before the next midterm elections. With Republicans currently holding 25 of Texas’s 38 congressional seats, these changes could significantly strengthen…

Sydney Sweeney Steps Out for ‘Americana’ Screening Amid Controversy Sydney Sweeney made her first public appearance on August 3 for a screening of her new film Americana in Los Angeles. This event marked a comeback for the actress, following the buzz surrounding her recent denim campaign with American Eagle. At the screening held at Desert 5 Spot, the 27-year-old star opted for a stunning custom outfit by designer Danielle Frankel, which featured a corset bodice and a flowing tulle skirt. She completed her look with a matching light yellow headband and accessories from Effy jewelry. Sweeney was joined on the…

Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, plans to introduce a new law aimed at holding public officials accountable for using their positions to commit fraud. This legislation responds to recent allegations against several high-ranking officials involved in mortgage fraud. Cornyn’s proposed bill, known as the Law Enforcement Tools to Interdict Troubling Investments in Abodes (LETITIA) Act, is designed to impose stricter penalties on public officials guilty of bank fraud, loan fraud, or tax fraud. The initiative follows investigations into public figures, including New York Attorney General Letitia James and Senator Adam Schiff from California. Earlier this year, the Justice…

Need to Know: Key Details on Tennessee Murder Case Two men, Tanaka Brown and Giovonte Thomas, have been arrested in connection with the search for Austin Robert Drummond, who is wanted for the alleged murder of four family members in Tennessee. Drummond also faces charges for abandoning a 7-month-old baby girl in a front yard. Both men have been charged as accessories to first-degree murder. On August 2, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) announced the arrests of 29-year-olds Tanaka Brown and Giovonte Thomas. They have been charged with being accessories after the fact to first-degree murder, following the tragic…

Mystery of Sea Star Deaths Resolved WASHINGTON – Researchers have uncovered the cause of a devastating epidemic that wiped out over five billion sea stars along the Pacific Coast of North America. This issue began around 2013, with a mysterious disease leading to widespread mortality from Mexico to Alaska. Sea stars, commonly known as starfish, vary in species and can feature anywhere from five to twenty-four arms, showcasing colors ranging from orange to shades of purple and green. The “wasting disease” notably decimated the population of the sunflower sea star, resulting in a staggering 90% loss within the first five…

Miller Calls Out Democrats on Russia Narrative In a recent interview, Stephen Miller, the former White House Deputy Chief of Staff, made strong statements regarding the Russia collusion narrative, referring to it as a “coup” and a “seditious conspiracy.” He claims that this effort was aimed at undermining the legitimate outcome of the 2016 presidential election. Miller did not hold back while discussing former intelligence officials and prominent Democrats. He specifically named figures like Hillary Clinton and James Comey, accusing them of orchestrating a plan to remove a duly elected president from office. He argued that the actions taken by…

Tragic Shipwreck Claims Lives of Migrants Off Yemen’s Coast A boat capsized near Yemen’s southern coast over the weekend, resulting in a heartbreaking loss of life. According to the United Nations migration agency, 68 African migrants are confirmed dead, while 74 others remain missing. This incident is part of a troubling pattern of maritime tragedies that have affected countless migrants, primarily from Africa, who are fleeing war and poverty in search of better opportunities in the Gulf Arab nations. On board were 154 Ethiopian migrants, who were attempting to make the perilous journey across the Gulf of Aden. Officials reported…