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CHICAGO – Activists and immigrant rights groups will rally in downtown Chicago Saturday in opposition to President Donald Trump’s threats to send federal troops into the city. Trump protest march What we know: The Coalition Against the Trump Agenda (CATA), joined by organizations including the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, Chicago Teachers Union and GoodKids MadCity, is set to gather at 5 p.m. at Congress Plaza Garden, near Ida B. Wells Drive and Michigan Avenue. Organizers said the demonstration will denounce what they describe as a racist pretext by Trump to escalate deportations and target immigrant communities…
FBI Director Kash Patel said his agents thwarted a potential tragedy after arresting a North Carolina man who allegedly threatened online to massacre dozens of Black children at a preschool. Zachary Charles Newell, 25, of Newport, was arrested Monday and is charged with interstate threat to kidnap or injure, according to a criminal complaint filed Sept. 2 in the Eastern District of North Carolina. “Threats of violence against children are beyond unacceptable acts of cowardice,” Patel wrote in a statement to Fox News Digital. “The FBI worked quickly with our partners in Carteret County to ensure this individual was taken…
“Beach closed” signs are put up after a fatal shark attack at a beach near Syndey, Australia (@ssatiex via Storyful) A man in his 50s was killed by a shark while surfing at a beach near Sydney, Australia, on Saturday. His death, the city’s third fatal shark attack since 1963, prompted closures of nearby beaches until further notice. Sydney shark attack What we know: Emergency crews were dispatched to Long Reef Beach shortly after 10 a.m. local time Saturday, responding to reports that a man had suffered critical injuries. RELATED: 8-year-old boy bitten by shark while snorkeling at Florida beach,…
CHICAGO – A 24-year-old man has been charged in connection with a shooting last month on the South Side that involved police gunfire, authorities said. What we know: Antonio Gilford was arrested Thursday in the 7000 block of South Clyde and faces multiple felony charges, including two counts of attempted first-degree murder, Chicago police said in a statement. Gilford was also charged with aggravated assault with a firearm against a peace officer, aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon, and aggravated discharge of a firearm into an occupied vehicle. Police said the charges stem from an Aug. 15 incident in…
Total lunar eclipse Big picture view: As NASA explains it, during a total lunar eclipse, the earth lines up between the moon and the sun, hiding the moon from sunlight. Local perspective: The U.S. witnessed a total lunar eclipse earlier this year in March, but this weekend’s spectacle will unfold on the other side of the world. Dig deeper: The entire eclipse will be visible in Asia — from Saudi Arabia to the Philippines, as far north as the Arctic Ocean all the way down to Antarctica — as well as parts of East Africa and the western half of…
LAKE CO., Ill. – A suburban man was charged with drunk driving, among multiple other crimes, after a crash on Friday night in which he also allegedly left his passenger behind. Teaford B. Holland, 46, of unincorporated Antioch, was charged with DUI, leaving the scene of an accident, reckless conduct, and various traffic infractions, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. What we know: A little before 11 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the area of Route 45 and Pederson Drive in unincorporated Antioch for a report of a crash. Deputies found a Porsche sedan in a field northeast…
James Korakis Whitestone NY Obituary and Death – The Whitestone, New York community is mourning the tragic and untimely death of James Korakis, a vibrant 21-year-old resident whose life was cut short in a motorcycle accident on Thursday evening. The devastating collision occurred on the northbound Cross Island Parkway (CIP) service road near 157th Street, leaving family, friends, and neighbors in profound grief. According to authorities, the 109th Precinct police officers responded swiftly to a 911 call reporting the crash at approximately 7:06 p.m. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transported James to NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital in Flushing, where, despite the best…
Katharine, Duchess of Kent Death and Obituary – The British royal family is mourning the loss of Katharine, Duchess of Kent, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the age of 92. Buckingham Palace announced her death the following day, marking the end of a long and remarkable life dedicated to family, service, and music. The Duchess died at Kensington Palace, surrounded by her family. At the time of her passing, she was the oldest living member of the British royal family, a role she carried with dignity and quiet strength. Following the announcement, flags on royal…
Mark Volman Death and Obituary – Mark Volman, the legendary co-founder of the iconic 1960s rock band The Turtles, has died at the age of 78. His passing occurred on Friday, September 5, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee, following a brief and unexpected illness. News of his death has saddened fans, colleagues, and the music community, who remember him as a multi-talented musician, educator, and author whose career spanned decades. Cause of Death and Health Struggles According to his former wife, Emily Volman, the cause of death was a blood disease. Although Volman’s death came unexpectedly, he had experienced significant health…
Ken Dryden Death and Obituary – The world of hockey and Canadian public life is mourning the loss of Ken Dryden, the Hall of Fame goaltender who defined excellence on and off the ice. Dryden passed away on September 5, 2025, at the age of 78, following a battle with cancer. His death was announced by the Montreal Canadiens on September 6, 2025, with the organization sharing that his family has requested privacy during this difficult time. Born on August 8, 1947, in Hamilton, Ontario, Ken Dryden rose to prominence as one of the most iconic goaltenders in NHL history.…