The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed stricter testing requirements to ensure that cosmetics containing talc are free of asbestos. The proposed rule, unveiled on Thursday, aims to reassure consumers about the safety of products like makeup and baby powder, which have faced scrutiny in recent years. Background...

As 2025 begins, new state laws are coming into effect across the U.S., addressing hot-button topics like artificial intelligence, abortion, guns, marijuana, and minimum wages. These laws, born from legislative action or voter-approved ballot measures, reflect evolving public concerns. Here’s a closer look at some of the most significant new...

Former Mobile Police Chief Paul Prine has filed a lawsuit against city officials, including the mayor and a former federal prosecutor, alleging that a report on police misconduct was designed to ruin his reputation. The lawsuit accuses the city of slander, libel, and defamation following Prine’s termination earlier this year....

A man has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including assault and menacing, after a Christmas Eve knife attack at Manhattan’s Grand Central subway station. The attack left a 42-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman injured. Details of the Incident The attack occurred at 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday when...

Former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez has asked a federal judge to delay his sentencing on bribery and related charges, citing concerns about the emotional strain it would place on his family during his wife Nadine Menendez’s upcoming trial. Menendez Cites Emotional Toll on Family In a letter to Judge Sidney...

A pizza delivery in Kissimmee, Florida, escalated into a brutal attack when a deliverer and her accomplice allegedly forced their way into a motel room and stabbed a pregnant woman over a tip dispute. The incident has led to serious charges, including attempted murder and home invasion, against the delivery...

The U.S. Center for SafeSport has dismissed investigator Jason Krasley after it was revealed he had been arrested for allegedly stealing $5,500 confiscated during a 2019 drug bust while serving as a police officer in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The firing has cast a spotlight on the center’s vetting process and the...

A tragic shooting on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation in Colorado claimed the life of 7-year-old Zamias Lang, who was struck by gunfire while lying in bed next to his father. The shooting, which left 24 bullet holes in the home, has led to the arrest of Jeremiah Hight, who...

A retired Washington, D.C., police officer has been convicted of obstructing justice and making false statements in connection with leaking confidential police information to Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the Proud Boys extremist group. U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson delivered the verdict on Monday following a bench trial....

The family of Randall Adjessom, a 16-year-old killed during a no-knock raid by SWAT officers in Mobile, Alabama, has filed a federal lawsuit against the city and unnamed officers. The lawsuit alleges wrongful death and excessive force, describing the fatal shooting as a “cold-blooded” act. Predawn Raid Ends in Tragedy...

Three Oregon lawmakers are taking aim at utility companies by proposing legislation to block rate increases for those embroiled in unresolved wildfire lawsuits for over three years. The move comes as PacifiCorp, a major utility provider, faces mounting legal challenges tied to the devastating 2020 wildfires. Targeting PacifiCorp Over Wildfire...