Monterey Bay Aquarium reissues Taylor Swift-worn otter tee; donations surge to over $900K
The Monterey Bay Aquarium just launched a limited-time fundraiser to support its Sea Otter Program, inspired by a vintage T-shirt recently worn by Taylor Swift.
Nearly 100 stolen special election ballots found in California homeless encampment, officials say
Dozens of stolen ballots for Sacramento’s special election on Proposition 50 were found in a homeless camp, according to officials
Dashcam shows moments before South Carolina state trooper fatally struck by truck
It took 19 minutes for the first rescue vehicle to arrive at the scene. The trooper died days later.
Sen. Mitch McConnell falls en route to shutdown votes; team says he’s ‘all good’
The video shows the 83-year-old senator fall as he’s being asked a question about ICE.
See which car earned MotorTrend’s top honor for 2026
MotorTrend’s experts tested everything from hybrids to sports cars — and one model earned the top automotive honor for 2026.
Trump warns Hamas ‘we will have no choice but to go in and kill them’ if bloodshed persists in Gaza
Trump threatens swift action against Hamas as violence escalates in Gaza’s power struggle
Judge blocks Trump cuts, restores $34 million in anti-terror funds for New York City transit system
A federal judge has permanently blocked the Trump administration from withholding nearly $34 million in funding earmarked to protect New York’s transportation system from terrorist attacks.
National Hurricane Center watching a new area for potential tropical development
A tropical wave is located in the central Atlantic and is expected to move west over the next few days.
ICE arrests police officer in Chicago suburb and accuses him of being in US illegally
ICE agents arrest a police officer in the Chicago suburb of Hanover Park, accusing him of overstaying his visa
Fired deputy faces lawsuit following Hilton Head Island gun incident
The lawsuit names the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, the ex-deputy, and five unnamed defendants identified as “John Does 1-5.”