Over the past few years, 11 individuals allegedly linked to top-secret US research have died or vanished, fueling a conspiracy theory of a clandestine operation silencing insiders. What began as isolated incidents has become a mainstream obsession, prompting a federal investigation and tracing its origins to a 1977 British TV episode.
Rep. Maxwell Frost urges the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to investigate "rent now, pay later" services, citing concerns over hidden fees and potential violations of consumer protection laws. He warns these products may resemble payday loans and advocates for greater transparency and accountability.
A second federal investigation has been launched into a fatal Tesla crash in Texas where driver-assistance technology was reportedly engaged. The NTSB is investigating the June 19 incident that killed Martha Avila, 76, after her family filed a lawsuit blaming Tesla for alleged defects in its "autopilot" and "full self-driving" systems.
Alberto Carvalho has resigned as superintendent of Los Angeles public schools, four months after being placed on paid leave during a federal investigation. The FBI searched his home and district headquarters in February. Carvalho denies wrongdoing, and no charges have been filed.
Los Angeles public schools superintendent Alberto Carvalho has resigned four months after being placed on paid leave during a federal investigation. The FBI had served search warrants at his home and the district's headquarters in February. Carvalho denied wrongdoing, and no charges have been filed against him.
Three separate aircraft crashes in Missouri, California, and Texas have resulted in 21 fatalities, prompting investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board. Incidents involved a business jet, a B-52 bomber, and a small plane carrying skydivers.
Federal officials investigate vandalism on the National Mall where '8647', an anti-Trump slogan, was written into the grass, prompting an investigation by Park Police and condemnation from the Department of Interior and the White House.
Former Congressman George Santos threatened a journalist with a violent remark after a story exposed federal investigations into his trading activities on Kalshi, a prediction market site.
Former Rep. George Santos is reportedly under investigation for allegedly using insider information to profit from bets on the prediction market Kalshi regarding his attendance at President Trump's State of the Union address. Santos allegedly misled the public and made tens of thousands of dollars before Kalshi froze his account and reported him to regulators.
Donald Trump's recent actions, including a $1.776bn slush fund deal with the IRS, exemplify his impunity and erosion of accountability, fostering cynicism and autocracy
Jeffrey Epstein's former assistant, Sarah Kellen, testified before Congress denying she was an accomplice, stating she was "sexually and psychologically abused" by the financier for over a decade and was groomed.
A preliminary NTSB report indicates a small plane carrying four pickleball players to a tournament near Austin experienced freezing instrument problems before breaking apart midair. The pilot reported issues with the anti-icing system and airspeed indicator icing up, leading to the crash.
