Rex Heuermann, the 62-year-old Long Island architect who led a double life for decades, pleaded guilty Wednesday to seven counts of murder and admitted responsibility for an eighth uncharged killing, ending one of the most haunting serial murder cases in modern American history before it ever reached trial.The guilty plea,…
Bodycam footage played in a Fort Worth, Texas, courtroom Wednesday captured the moment Tanner Horner, the FedEx driver who abducted and killed seven-year-old Athena Strand, told officers he could lead them to the child, and then described how he disposed of her body. “She wasn’t alive when I put her…
Two young men from Pennsylvania plotted to kill as many as 60 people in an ISIS-inspired bombing outside the New York City mayor’s residence, federal prosecutors alleged in an indictment released Tuesday. The charges describe a chilling, premeditated attempt at domestic terrorism that failed only because the explosives did not…
Chris Taylor, a former Democratic state legislator running as an independent, defeated Republican-endorsed Maria Lazar on Tuesday night to claim a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, the Associated Press projects. Taylor took 60.8% of the vote to Lazar’s 39.1%, a margin that wasn’t close and a result that carries…
Speaker Mike Johnson’s allies are openly fuming after what they describe as a “bait and switch” on a Department of Homeland Security funding bill, a sudden reversal that left rank-and-file House Republicans blindsided during a conference call and raised fresh questions about the Speaker’s grip on his own caucus.Johnson initially…
Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux (C), attends a news conference after a sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed on April 9, 2026, in Porterville, Calif. Tulare County Sheriff’s Office via APPORTERVILLE, Calif.—A man shot and killed a central California sheriff’s deputy Thursday morning while authorities were serving an eviction notice…
A boat moves past the bow of the container ship Dali prior to the detonation of explosive charges to bring down sections of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge resting on the Dali, on May 13, 2024, in Baltimore. Mark Schiefelbein/AP PhotoANNAPOLIS, Md.—Maryland has reached a settlement with the owner…
A gas station in Los Angeles on March 11, 2026. John Fredricks/The Epoch TimesThe national average price for regular gasoline hit $4.16 per gallon on April 9, up eight cents on a weekly basis, and at a level last seen in August 2022.Gasoline prices have risen as global crude oil…
A ‘For Sale’ sign near a home in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesA record share of home sellers cut their listing prices in February as competition for homebuyers necessitated steep price reductions, an April 9 report by real estate platform Redfin said.About 34.2 percent of sellers reduced their listing prices…
A federal judge in Washington ordered the Pentagon on Thursday to restore full press access for credentialed journalists, ruling that the Department of Defense failed to comply with an earlier court decision. U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman found that the Pentagon obstructed reporters and did not fully implement his March…
Credit: Getty Images When the state of Maryland legalized the sale of marijuana a few years ago, they decided that they would set aside a few dollars from each sale to go into a reparations fund which would pay for all sorts of social programs. Now the fund has $35…
Texas lawmakers propose incorporating the Bible into public school reading lists, drawing support from those who say it is essential to understanding American history and criticism from opponents who raise constitutional concerns.The Texas State Board of Education met this month to discuss potential changes to how social studies is taught…
Georgia state Rep. Houston Gaines said he has firsthand experience with the influx of homeless people in his hometown of Athens, but he hopes a bill on Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk will bring change to Athens and the rest of the state.”The reality is you’re going to see a lot…
A group of Republican Ohio lawmakers want to significantly restrict sports betting in Ohio, banning all gambling on college sports and bets placed on cell phones.The move to take away options from bettors comes three years after the state approved legalized sports wagering, and it collected billions in taxes over…
Less than three months away from America’s 250th birthday, NASA’s Artemis II mission, set to return to earth Friday night, may provide a national reset on patriotism. Artemis II’s Orion Integrity is carrying a unique piece of history—a United States flag originally designated for the canceled Apollo 18 lunar landing as…
Senator Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, on Thursday opened a congressional probe into eight tech giants over allegations the companies failed to sufficiently report online child sexual exploitation, hampering law enforcement investigations. The senator, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee, also released new information provided by the National Center for Missing and Exploited…
When Children’s Hospital Los Angeles pediatrician Johanna Olsen-Kennedy found no improvement in mental health for gender-confused youth who went on puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones, she hid the results of her taxpayer-funded study for several years for fear the findings would be used to limit so-called gender-affirming care.A massive Finnish study of…
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s recent campaign event with streamer Hasan Piker has led to a firestorm of media coverage and brought the Democratic Party’s internal divide on continued support for Israel into full view.El-Sayed is currently locked in a contentious primary with Rep. Haley Stevens and state Sen.…
A federal judge ruled Thursday that the Pentagon cannot impose its new press restrictions, which he claimed was an effort to negate his previous order.U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman last month dismissed parts of the Pentagon’s guidelines released last year and ordered it to restore the press passes of seven…
Former first son Hunter Biden challenged current first sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump on Thursday to a cage match during stops on a tour he’s appearing at later this month.The former first son said he was invited to the tour by conservative social media commentator Andrew Callaghan, who…
Organized by the Sunrise Movement, hundreds of young climate activists march to the White House to demand that U.S. President Joe Biden work to make the Green New Deal into law in Washington, DC, on June 28, 2021. Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesOne of the main organizations behind the recent protests against…
Bruce Springsteen in concert at Manchester, England, screen image via Instagram, May 14, 2025. Bruce Springsteen, who is rumored to be worth a billion dollars or more, blasted rich American men for abandoning the world during his resist, hate-Trump tour recently. This is what the American left is now. They…
Emotion overtook Ivanka Trump during a wide-ranging interview as she reflected on the people who shaped her life, revealing a rare glimpse of vulnerability while discussing family, loss, and personal hardship. According to the New York Post, while speaking on the “Diary of a CEO” podcast, Trump became visibly emotional…
Please follow us on Gab, Minds, Telegram, Rumble, Truth Social, Gettr, Twitter, Youtube Posted Zero Hedge The Democratic kings and queens in the one-party–ruled state of Maryland are absolutely panicking, something that should not be happening in a deep-blue state, as their crown jewel, left-wing Gov. Wes Moore, a prospective…
“Donald Trump” by Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0 The liberal media is truly beyond parody. The once great magazine ‘Newsweek’ recently published a story about a poll that clearly made it sound like a majority of Americans want Trump to be impeached again, yet if you actually read the story,…
An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, flies over the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury in the Mediterranean Sea on March 6, 2026. U.S. Navy via Getty ImagesHouse Republicans on April 9 blocked a…
From the Delmarva Parent Teacher Coalition Maryland lawmakers are once again trying to fix a serious problem with good intentions and questionable priorities. Please follow us on Gab, Minds, Telegram, Rumble, Truth Social, Gettr, Twitter, Youtube Senate Bill 323, the Youth Charging Reform Act, is being sold as a compassionate social justice reform that keeps kids out of…
First they came after the murals. Now they’re giving Iryna Zarutska’s killer a pass. DeCarlos Brown Jr., the brutal monster whose horrifying crime shocked the nation, is now being protected by a claim that he is “incapable to proceed” because he cannot understand the nature of the charges, can’t participate…
A devastating diagnosis has reshaped the life of former senator Ben Sasse, who is now speaking candidly about battling an aggressive form of cancer he describes as a “definite death sentence.” According to the New York Post, the 54-year-old revealed he was diagnosed last year with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer,…
Hoover Institution Senior Fellow Victor Davis Hanson said Thursday that the Trump administration faces major constraints in its conflict with Iran —and not on the battlefield. The United States is now in conflict with Iran after the Trump administration launched “Operation Epic Fury” on Feb. 28, carrying out targeted strikes…
U.S. to automatically register men for military draft using federal data starting in December Automatic draft registration for men will begin this December. The change is mandated by the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. The government will use federal data to enroll males at age 18. Proponents call it a…
In a health landscape obsessed with testosterone boosters and protein powders, a humble sulfur-containing amino acid has quietly accumulated decades of peer-reviewed evidence showing it can lower blood pressure, rescue damaged sperm mitochondria, and restore steroid hormone production. While Japan approved taurine as a treatment for heart failure patients as…
The book “Warrior Mom: A Fight for Autism, Truth, and the Future of Our Children” recounts how Tracy Slepcevic’s son Noah showed early signs of autism – including loss of speech, eye contact and social engagement – but doctors dismissed her concerns, delaying diagnosis and intervention. Autism often manifests through subtle red…
U.S., European Union Negotiate Expanded Biometric Data-Sharing Framework The United States and the European Union are in formal negotiations over a landmark agreement that would establish a reciprocal framework for sharing biometric data, including facial recognition scans and fingerprint records. The negotiations, which are at an advanced stage, represent a…
WHO Announces Suspension of Critical Medical Evacuations The World Health Organization (WHO) suspended all medical evacuation operations from the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, April 7, following the killing of one of its contract workers. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the decision, stating the agency was “devastated to confirm that…
A Stanford study found AI chatbots overwhelmingly tell users what they want to hear regarding interpersonal and moral dilemmas, a flaw termed “sycophancy.” This AI agreeableness makes users more self-centered and less likely to apologize or seek reconciliation after conflicts. Researchers tested models using prompts from forums like “r/AmITheAsshole,” finding…
A 43-year prospective cohort study of over 130,000 participants has found that moderate consumption of caffeinated coffee or tea is associated with an 18% lower risk of developing dementia. The research, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, indicated the benefits were strongest at a daily intake of…
Zucchini is rich in vitamins A, C, potassium, magnesium and antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin—all while being low in calories (28 kcal per cooked cup). Its high water and fiber content (soluble and insoluble) supports regularity, nutrient absorption and healthy gut bacteria. Low-carb and fiber-rich, zucchini helps stabilize glucose levels.…
The hidden heart hazard in your home: How common flame retardants are quietly harming your health Modern flame retardants in everyday items like furniture and electronics are not permanently bonded; they leak out into household dust and air, leading to unavoidable exposure through breathing, touch and accidental ingestion. Exposure to…
A historic May 2024 solar storm simultaneously caused intense auroras on Earth and a record-breaking atmospheric upheaval on Mars. The event was accidentally measured by two European orbiters, revealing Mars’ ionosphere swelled to 278% of its normal density. Jacob Parrott found that current models underestimated the storm’s impact, likely due…
Pauls Valley High School Principal Kirk Moore was injured Tuesday while stopping a mass shooting at an Oklahoma school, and the suspect has been arrested.Former 20-year-old student Victor Hawkins allegedly opened fire on a couple of students at the local high school, and was armed with two semi-automatic handguns. Hawkins…
President Donald Trump slammed several right-wing figures Thursday for criticizing his war with Iran, claiming they all have “low IQs” and are “nut jobs, troublemakers.” The four people Trump targeted were former Fox News hosts Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly, political commentator Candace Owens and Infowars founder Alex Jones. All four…
The first 100 days of an administration are supposed to be a politician’s ‘honeymoon’ phase. But there’s no honeymoon for Zohran Mamdani except the eternal one that radicals enjoy with the media and their other leftist allies. If you believe the media, Mamdani won the acclimation of a majority of…
Screencap of YouTube video. When Republican Glenn Youngkin was Governor of Virginia, he successfully attracted a handful of huge investments to the state. Big companies decided that they wanted to do business there. Now, the new Governor Abigail Spanberger is trying to take credit for these investments. Is anyone surprised?…
A USPS collection box is pictured in Washington on Dec. 18, 2024. Benoit Tessier/ReutersThe U.S. Postal Service wants to increase the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp from 78 cents to 82 cents. The increase would be part of broader rate hikes the agency has filed with its federal…
Understanding Personnel Recovery and Combat Search and Rescue in the military: it’s a national strategic mission and is resourced accordingly. The world watched fascinated as America recovered two pilots isolated behind enemy lines in Iran. Television screens were filled with pundits or veterans discussing everything from SERE* school to the…
The timing could not be worse for Philly.PublishedApril 9, 2026 9:53 PM EDT•UpdatedApril 9, 2026 9:53 PM EDTFacebookTwitterEmailCopy LinkJoel Embiid’s sudden absence Thursday wasn’t load management or another questionable scratch. It was appendicitis.The Philadelphia 76ers confirmed their MVP center was undergoing an emergency appendectomy at a Houston hospital after waking…
Here’s how negotiations with Islamic terrorists in general, and Iran specifically, invariably play out. 1. Negotiators meet with the terrorists. If the terrorists are weak, they agree to deals they have no intention of keeping when they grow stronger. If they sense weakness on the part of the other side,…
Under Barack Obama, for the first time, Muslim ‘refugees’ outnumbered Christian refugees. Under Trump, for the first time, white refugees from South Africa are the ones being settled in the U.S. The media is most unhappy. Since October 2025, 4,499 refugees have arrived in the United States, according to the…
U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman slammed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his effort to control the information “so the public hears and sees” only what President Donald Trump wants them to see.WASHINGTON (CN) — A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Pentagon to restore full press access after determining a…