FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the extradition of Francisco Javier Roman-Bardales, a key MS-13 leader and one of the FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted.” The 39-year-old faces multiple charges in the U.S., including narco-terrorism, racketeering, and alien smuggling conspiracy.
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Daylight saving time begins March 9, bringing longer evenings and one less hour of sleep
Clocks will spring forward by one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, marking the start of daylight saving time. The change extends evening daylight but shortens sleep for millions of Americans.
Federal appeals court strikes down FCC’s net neutrality rules
A federal appeals court has struck down the FCC’s net neutrality rules, marking the end of a nearly two-decade battle over broadband regulations. The ruling calls on Congress to establish clear internet governance principles.
UnitedHealthcare CEO’s murder sparks examination of insurer’s high claim denial rate
The FBI has joined the investigation into the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, as scrutiny intensifies over the insurer’s claim denial practices.
Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general amid sex-for-pay scandal
Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his nomination as attorney general following mounting controversy and allegations, including a New York Times report about Venmo payments tied to a sex scandal.
Trump’s nomination of RFK Jr. as head of Department of Health and Human Services sparks public health debate
President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a known critic of vaccine mandates, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services has stirred controversy. As Kennedy’s nomination heads for Senate review, public health experts and lawmakers clash over the implications for U.S. health policy.
Trump picks Gaetz as attorney general, Gabbard as director of national intelligence
President-elect Donald Trump announced key Cabinet nominations, including Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general and Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence.
Massachusetts gets ready to “fall back” as daylight saving time ends
This Sunday, November 3, Massachusetts residents will turn their clocks back one hour as daylight saving time ends, marking the shift to shorter days and darker evenings.
Why addressing mental illness before it leads to crime remains so challenging
Mental illness is increasingly linked to criminal behavior, yet barriers like limited access to care, stigma, fragmented systems, and lack of education hinder early intervention efforts to prevent escalation.
NASA astronaut released from hospital after “medical issue” following return from space
After a successful return from the International Space Station, a NASA astronaut from SpaceX’s Crew-8 mission encountered a “medical issue” that required a brief hospital stay. This development has added intrigue to an already prolonged mission, marked by a strange broadcast of a decompression sickness simulation from last June.