Day: June 23, 2025

Republicans congratulate Trump amid Iran ceasefire as Dems hold back applauseRepublicans congratulate Trump amid Iran ceasefire as Dems hold back applause

Following news that Iran and Israel have reached a ceasefire less than two days after the United States struck the Muslim country’s nuclear enrichment sites, Republican lawmakers came out in droves to congratulate the president on Monday evening. Democrats, meanwhile, appear to be withholding their congratulations, at least initially.  “CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! It has been […] ...

Honeymoon ends in tragedy as lightning strike claims newlywed’s life on Florida beachHoneymoon ends in tragedy as lightning strike claims newlywed’s life on Florida beach

A fairytale turned into a nightmare after authorities reveal that the man killed by a lightning strike on a Florida beach was on his honeymoon.  The Volusia County Beach Safety confirmed to WTVG that the victim, a 29-year-old man, was visiting from Colorado with his new bride, when he was struck by lightning on Friday […] ...

Paige Spiranac adds new chapter in ‘case study’ about her golf gamePaige Spiranac adds new chapter in ‘case study’ about her golf game

Golf influencer Paige Spiranac wrote on social media that she further confirmed a cheeky theory about her performance on the course relative to how clothed she is. Spiranac wrote about her “case study” two years ago when she claimed she plays better on the course when she’s wearing fewer clothes. She posted a picture of […] ...

McDonald’s faces ‘economic resistance’ after rolling back DEI policiesMcDonald’s faces ‘economic resistance’ after rolling back DEI policies

McDonald’s is facing a potential boycott from customers over its decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies. The People’s Union USA is spearheading the “McDonald’s Blackout,” which begins on June 24, after having staged an “Economic Blackout” in February. The organization, founded by Chicago-based musician and meditation teacher John Schwarz, has staged […] ...

Soviet-Era spacecraft crashes back to Earth after 53 yearsSoviet-Era spacecraft crashes back to Earth after 53 years

A Soviet-era spacecraft plunged to Earth on Saturday, more than a half-century after its failed launch to Venus. The European Union Space Surveillance and Tracking confirmed its uncontrolled reentry, based on analysis and no-shows of the spacecraft on subsequent orbits. The European Space Agency’s space debris office also indicated that the spacecraft had reentered after […] ...

Google working to decode dolphin communication using AIGoogle working to decode dolphin communication using AI

Cracking the dolphin code. Dolphins are one of the smartest animals on Earth and have been revered for thousands of years for their intelligence, emotions and social interaction with humans. Now Google is using artificial intelligence (AI) to try and understand how they communicate with one another – with the hope that one day humans […] ...

Wolf made famous in ‘Game of Thrones’ brought back from 12,500-year extinction, US company claimsWolf made famous in ‘Game of Thrones’ brought back from 12,500-year extinction, US company claims

A Dallas-based company claims to have brought back wolves that last roamed the Earth more than 12,500 years ago and became widely known due to the hit HBO series “Game of Thrones.” Colossal Biosciences says it rebirthed three dire wolves using genome-editing and cloning technologies in what it says is now the world’s first successful […] ...

‘Well-preserved’ baby mammoth dating back to Ice Age dissected by scientists: photos‘Well-preserved’ baby mammoth dating back to Ice Age dissected by scientists: photos

Warning: This article contains graphic pictures. Reader discretion is advised. Stunning pictures show a female baby mammoth, dating back over 130,000 years, recently being dissected by Russian scientists. The mammoth, which has been nicknamed “Yana,” was dissected at the North-Eastern Federal University in Yakutsk, Russia, on March 27. The baby mammoth had been preserved in […] ...

Clippers’ James Harden faces negligence accusation amid sexual assault lawsuit against nephewClippers’ James Harden faces negligence accusation amid sexual assault lawsuit against nephew

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden was accused of negligence as his nephew was sued over alleged sexual assault and rape that occurred at a New Year’s Eve party in December 2024. Marisa Watley accused Justice Armani Blackburn of sexual assault and rape in the lawsuit filed in Harris County, Texas. The lawsuit accused Harden […] ...

Vance touts destruction of Iranian nuclear program as Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefireVance touts destruction of Iranian nuclear program as Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire

Vice President JD Vance said the United States achieved its objective in destroying Iran’s nuclear program, moments after President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that Israel and Iran had agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire.”  Vance told “Special Report” Monday that he had left the White House before Trump broke the news […] ...

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez get steamy at foam party aboard $500M superyachtJeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez get steamy at foam party aboard $500M superyacht

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are living it up ahead of their big day. The couple were photographed packing on the PDA during a foam party aboard the Amazon founder’s super yacht, Koru, off the island of Cres in Croatia, over the weekend. Sanchez, 55, could be seen wearing a red and black string bikini, […] ...

Auburn’s Bruce Pearl calls for Trump to get Nobel Peace Prize after announcing Israel-Iran ceasefireAuburn’s Bruce Pearl calls for Trump to get Nobel Peace Prize after announcing Israel-Iran ceasefire

Auburn Tigers men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl called for President Donald Trump to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize as Israel and Iran apparently agreed to a ceasefire. Trump, after the U.S. launched military strikes on Iran’s three major nuclear facilities with the Islamic Republic responding by firing missiles at a U.S. base in Qatar, […] ...

DOJ on ‘high alert’ for Iranian nationals living illegally in US, Bondi saysDOJ on ‘high alert’ for Iranian nationals living illegally in US, Bondi says

Attorney General Pam Bondi was questioned Monday during a House budget hearing about Iranian nationals who entered the country illegally during the Biden administration after the Trump administration warned the conflict with Iran raised threat levels in the United States. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, asked if the attorney general knew how many Iranian nationals in […] ...

Florida’s Operation Dragon Eye rescues dozens of ‘critically missing’ children in massive stingFlorida’s Operation Dragon Eye rescues dozens of ‘critically missing’ children in massive sting

Dozens of children were rescued in a blow to child sex trafficking operations in Florida, officials announced Monday. Dubbed Operation Dragon Eye, the initiative was spearheaded by the U.S. Marshals Office for the Central District of Florida and supported by the state Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution (OSP). The effort involved 20 […] ...

Democratic senators host Pride concert at Kennedy Center to protest Trump takeoverDemocratic senators host Pride concert at Kennedy Center to protest Trump takeover

Five Democratic senators joined forces with a “Hamilton” producer to stage a gay pride concert on Monday night in protest of President Donald Trump’s takeover of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. The New York Times reported that Sen. John Hickenlooper of Colorado along with Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin, […] ...

ICE arrests alleged gang member hiding from Mexican authorities in sanctuary city: ‘Heinous murderer’ICE arrests alleged gang member hiding from Mexican authorities in sanctuary city: ‘Heinous murderer’

EXCLUSIVE: Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested an illegal immigrant in New Haven, Connecticut, who is wanted for allegedly killing a Mexican law enforcement officer. Orlando Diaz-Cebada, known as “El Leches,” was taken into ICE custody on June 12, 2025, in Connecticut. He is allegedly a member of the Los Pochos gang that works with the […] ...

Trump announces historic Iran and Israel ceasefire agreement to end ’12 Day War’Trump announces historic Iran and Israel ceasefire agreement to end ’12 Day War’

President Donald Trump declared Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire after missile exchanges, claiming the ’12-day war’ will end following a phased implementation over 24 hours.  “CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE (in approximately 6 hours […] ...

Hospitals in sanctuary cities could be most vulnerable to Iran terror attacks, warns expertHospitals in sanctuary cities could be most vulnerable to Iran terror attacks, warns expert

Following reports that 729 Iranian nationals illegally entered the U.S. and were released into the country by the Biden administration, experts are warning that sanctuary jurisdictions with policies obstructing ICE and federal immigration enforcement may be the most vulnerable targets for Iranian-sponsored terror attacks looking to retaliate for the U.S. strikes over the weekend. The […] ...

Mets’ newest pitcher captures attention of baseball fansMets’ newest pitcher captures attention of baseball fans

The New York Mets’ latest roster moves raised eyebrows on Monday ahead of their series against National League East rival Atlanta Braves. The Mets announced they had selected outfielder Travis Jankowski to bring to the Major League roster, optioned pitcher Tyler Zuber and infielder Luisangel Acuña to Triple-A and transferred outfielder Jose Siri to the […] ...

US oil production shields economy from Iran’s Strait of Hormuz threatsUS oil production shields economy from Iran’s Strait of Hormuz threats

Iran threatened to attempt to close one of the world’s most important shipping lanes for oil in response to the U.S. joining Israel in attacking Iranian nuclear facilities, but U.S. energy production would limit the impact of such a move on the American economy. Iranian state media suggested the country’s parliament approved a potential plan that […] ...

Serene southern vacation town reports 2nd shark attack of summer amid heavy tourist trafficSerene southern vacation town reports 2nd shark attack of summer amid heavy tourist traffic

South Carolina officials on Sunday reported the second shark bite at Hilton Head, a popular southern beach town, in just one week. Hilton Head Island (HHI) Fire Rescue responded to a medical emergency at Coligny Beach Park on Sunday around noon and located the victim with lacerations to the leg consistent with a shark bite, […] ...

Diddy defense not expected to call any witnesses in sex trafficking trialDiddy defense not expected to call any witnesses in sex trafficking trial

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team is expected to present its evidence after the prosecution rests Tuesday in the rapper’s federal trial for sex crimes. Closing arguments for the trial, which began May 5 with jury selection, are expected to begin Thursday after Diddy’s lawyers explained they would only need two days to defend their client. […] ...

Bruce Willis’ daughter captures precious moments with her father as family navigates his dementia diagnosisBruce Willis’ daughter captures precious moments with her father as family navigates his dementia diagnosis

Bruce Willis’ daughter, Tallulah, enjoyed some quality time with her father this weekend. Tallulah, 31, shared a carousel of images on social media after visiting with the “Die Hard” actor on Sunday. Bruce, 70, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in February 2023, shortly after he received an aphasia diagnosis the year before. BRUCE WILLIS’ WIFE […] ...

Charlamagne says Dems ‘sound like hypocrites’ for demanding congressional approval for strikesCharlamagne says Dems ‘sound like hypocrites’ for demanding congressional approval for strikes

Radio host Charlamagne tha God called out Democrats on Monday for their outrage about President Donald Trump launching strikes on Iran without congressional authority, saying they turned a blind eye when Democrats recently did the same. The U.S. launched a surprise strike using B-2 stealth bombers on Iran’s Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities on […] ...