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  USA News  Hawaii is preparing for dangerous weather as Hurricane Lowell moves closer to the western Hawaiian Islands. Officials have issued a Hurricane Warning for Kauai County, while other parts of the state are also preparing for heavy rain, strong winds and dangerous ocean conditions. Hawaii emergency officials said Lowell is forecast to pass west of Niihau and Kauai. Residents and visitors have been urged to complete storm preparations and avoid unnecessary travel.  Hawaiʻi Department of Defense Kauai Under Hurricane Warning Kauai County remains under a Hurricane Warning as Hurricane Lowell approaches the area. Forecasts warn that strong wind gusts and heavy rainfall could create dangerous conditions. According to Hawaii Emergency Management, some areas could experience significant rainfall, while strong winds may cause power outages and travel disruptions. A Flood Watch and High Surf Warning are also affecting parts of the Hawaiian Islands.  Hawaiʻi Department...

  Lindsay Clancy Mistrial Update: What Happens Next After the Jury Deadlock? The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy has ended without a verdict after a Massachusetts jury failed to reach a unanimous decision. Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial on September 4, 2026, after seven days of jury deliberations. The case remains unresolved, and attention is now focused on what prosecutors and the court will do next. Why Was a Mistrial Declared? A mistrial was declared because the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict. Lindsay Clancy has been charged in connection with the 2023 deaths of her three children at the family's home in Duxbury, Massachusetts. During the trial, the central legal question was whether Clancy was criminally responsible for her actions. The defense argued that she was experiencing severe postpartum mental health problems and should not be held criminally responsible. Prosecutors argued that the killings were deliberate and that she understood her actions. After...

 Lindsay Clancy Case: DA Defends Murder Charges After Mistrial Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz is defending the decision to bring first-degree murder charges against Lindsay Clancy after her case ended in a mistrial. In comments following the mistrial, Cruz emphasized that the prosecution's case focused on what happened on January 24, 2023, and the deaths of Clancy's three children. “This case is not about the health care system or about how women are treated in it,” Cruz said, while arguing that the case centered on Clancy and the actions prosecutors alleged she took that day. DA Addresses Postpartum Depression Cruz also acknowledged the serious impact postpartum depression can have on women and their families. However, he said the investigation did not establish that depression caused the killings. His comments come as the case continues to receive national attention because of questions surrounding Clancy's mental health and the circumstances leading up to...

  A small sticker spotted on Lindsay Clancy’s wheelchair has become an unexpected talking point as jurors continue deliberating in her closely watched Massachusetts murder trial. The pink sticker, reportedly attached to the drink holder of Clancy’s wheelchair, reads “#sidebah.” The detail was noticed by trial observers while the jury remained unable to reach a verdict.  New York Post +1 What Does “#SideBah” Mean? The phrase appears to be a playful reference to the word “sidebar,” a legal term used for private discussions between a judge and attorneys during a court proceeding. Reports have connected the wording to defense attorney Kevin Reddington, whose Boston accent has attracted attention during the trial. The spelling “sidebah” appears to mimic that pronunciation.  New York Post +1 However, there is no confirmed evidence that Clancy herself placed the sticker on the wheelchair. That distinction is important because much of the reaction surrounding the sticker has come...

 The Lindsay Clancy murder trial entered its seventh day of jury deliberations Friday with no verdict, as tensions inside the courtroom continued over a reported disagreement involving one juror. The latest development came after Clancy’s defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, challenged Judge William Sullivan over how the jury had been instructed about the legal standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. According to reports from Reuters and The Associated Press, the jury has struggled to reach a unanimous decision after several indications of deadlock.  Defense Pushes for Stronger Jury Instruction The dispute intensified after the jury foreperson sent a note indicating that one juror was allegedly not following the court's instructions concerning reasonable doubt. Reddington argued that the situation required stronger action from the judge and sought the removal of the juror. Judge Sullivan declined to remove the juror. Instead, he reiterated the legal instructions and direct...

 The Lindsay Clancy murder trial enters another crucial day on Friday, September 4, 2026, as jurors return to continue deliberations after six days without reaching a verdict. The jury's latest deliberations followed a dramatic courtroom dispute on Thursday, when Clancy's defense attorney Kevin Reddington asked Judge William Sullivan to remove a juror. The request came after the jury foreperson reportedly raised concerns that one juror was not following the court's instructions concerning reasonable doubt. Judge Sullivan declined to remove the juror and instead questioned jurors individually before reiterating the legal instructions. The jury was then sent back to continue deliberating. Jury Returns for a Seventh Day The jury has now spent more than 35 hours deliberating without reaching a unanimous decision. On Thursday, the panel again left court without a verdict. The jurors are scheduled to return Friday morning for a seventh day of deliberations. The continuing deadloc...

 New York, September 4, 2026 — Gloria Steinem, the influential American journalist, author and feminist activist who helped shape the modern U.S. women's movement, has died at the age of 92. Steinem died on September 2 at her home in New York City, according to a statement shared by her foundation and her official social media accounts. The statement said she passed away peacefully surrounded by people who loved her. A cause of death was not disclosed. Her death brings to an end a remarkable public career spanning more than six decades. Gloria Steinem's Career and Legacy Born in Toledo, Ohio, in 1934, Steinem initially built her career as a journalist before becoming one of the most recognizable leaders of the U.S. women's movement. She became especially prominent during the late 1960s and 1970s as discussions about women's equality, workplace rights and reproductive rights gained national attention. Steinem was a co-founder of Ms. Magazine, which became an important pu...

 Gloria Steinem, the pioneering American feminist, journalist and activist who became one of the most recognizable voices of the U.S. women's movement, has died at the age of 92. Steinem died Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at her home in New York City, according to a statement from her foundation shared on social media. The statement said she passed away peacefully surrounded by people who loved her. A cause of death was not disclosed. Her death was reported by major U.S. and international news organizations, marking the end of a career that stretched across more than six decades of journalism, activism and advocacy. Who Was Gloria Steinem? Born in Toledo, Ohio, in 1934, Steinem became a major figure in the women's liberation movement during the 1960s and 1970s. She first gained national attention as a journalist and later became an influential organizer and public speaker. Her work focused on issues including women's equality, reproductive rights, workplace discrimination a...

 The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial ended its sixth day of deliberations on Thursday, September 3, 2026, without reaching a unanimous verdict. The latest development came after defense attorney Kevin Reddington asked Judge William Sullivan to remove one of the jurors. The defense argued that the juror had not followed the judge's instructions regarding the legal standard of reasonable doubt. Judge Sullivan declined to remove the juror, and deliberations remained ongoing. Jury Has Been Deliberating for Several Days The 12-person jury has spent more than 28 hours considering the case. Reports indicate that the jury has already told the judge twice that it was unable to reach a unanimous decision. After the second indication of a deadlock, the judge gave the jury an additional instruction commonly used in Massachusetts cases involving deadlocked juries. The jury later returned to deliberations but still did not reach a verdict by the end of Thursday. Defense Raises Concern Ab...

 Maria Bartiromo is leaving Fox News Media after more than 12 years with the company, marking the end of a long career at one of America’s biggest television news organizations. Fox News Media announced on September 3, 2026, that Bartiromo is no longer with the company, effective immediately. The network thanked her for her 12½ years of work and wished her well in the next chapter of her career. What Happened to Maria Bartiromo? Fox News Media did not publicly provide a specific reason for Bartiromo’s departure. Bartiromo had been one of the best-known business television personalities in the United States. She hosted several programs across Fox Business and Fox News, including “Mornings with Maria,” “Maria Bartiromo’s Wall Street” and “Sunday Morning Futures.” Her departure was announced Thursday, September 3, and the network is already changing the programming associated with her shows. What Happens to Her Fox Business Shows? Fox Business is replacing the “Mornings with Maria” br...

 Minneapolis, Minnesota — A shooting at an apartment building in downtown Minneapolis has left multiple people injured and at least one person dead, according to officials and hospital authorities. The incident happened Wednesday at an apartment building near East Grant Street. Minneapolis police responded after emergency calls reported gunfire inside the building. Authorities established a large police presence in the area and urged residents and members of the public to stay away from the scene while officers investigated. According to the latest reports, two Minneapolis police officers were among those injured. Hennepin County Medical Center said it received seven patients connected to the incident, with one person later confirmed dead. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. Authorities have not yet released a complete account of what led to the violence or identified all of the victims. The suspected shooter was also reported dead, although inves...

 Tensions between the United States and Iran have risen sharply again, with new military activity reported around the Strait of Hormuz. The latest escalation follows U.S. strikes against Iranian missile launchers on Larak Island on Aug. 30. Fox News reported that the launchers were being prepared for operations involving rockets and sea mines near the strategically important waterway. Iran subsequently launched ballistic missiles toward U.S. military facilities in Jordan, with the missiles reported to have been intercepted. The Strait of Hormuz remains a major focus because it is one of the world's most important energy and shipping routes. U.S. Central Command has previously said its forces have targeted Iranian military and maritime capabilities in response to threats against commercial shipping. Why the Strait of Hormuz Matters Any prolonged disruption around the waterway could affect international shipping and energy markets. Recent Fox News reporting has also described renewed...

 The jury in the high-profile Lindsay Clancy trial has told the judge that it has been unable to reach a unanimous decision after more than 17 hours of deliberations. Judge William Sullivan instructed the jurors to continue discussing the case rather than ending deliberations. The development came on the fourth day of jury deliberations in Plymouth County Superior Court. What Is the Jury Deciding? Clancy, a former labor and delivery nurse, is facing murder charges related to the deaths of her three young children in Duxbury, Massachusetts, in January 2023. The central issue at trial is not whether Clancy caused the children's deaths. Instead, the jury must determine whether she was legally responsible for her actions at the time. Her defense has argued that she was experiencing severe mental-health problems, including postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors have argued that she should be held criminally responsible.  Jury Continues Deliberations After receiving the jury's mess...

 New York, September 1, 2026 — U.S. immigration officials are highlighting a recent enforcement operation across New York as the Trump administration continues its broader effort to increase immigration enforcement. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has been highlighting the results of Operation Rotten Apple, a month-long operation carried out between July 27 and August 29. According to reports, federal immigration authorities arrested 2,197 people during the operation across New York State.  New York Post +1 What is Operation Rotten Apple? The operation involved U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity across New York. Federal officials said the operation focused in part on people who were already subject to immigration enforcement, including individuals with criminal convictions. The announcement comes as immigration enforcement has increased nationally. Recent reporting based on ICE data shows that arrests have also risen significantly in New York ...

 Las Vegas, Nevada — September 1, 2026: Nearly three decades after the death of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur, a Las Vegas jury has found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of first-degree murder with a deadly weapon. The verdict marks the first conviction in the long-running case surrounding Tupac’s 1996 killing. Davis, 63, was accused of orchestrating the drive-by shooting that killed the rapper in Las Vegas.  Jury Reaches Verdict After Less Than Three Hours The jury deliberated for nearly three hours before returning the guilty verdict. According to Reuters, prosecutors argued that Davis played a leading role in organizing the attack after a confrontation involving Tupac and Davis’ nephew. Davis maintained his innocence during the trial and has said he plans to appeal the conviction.  What Happened to Tupac? Tupac Shakur was shot in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996. He was 25 years old. The shooting became one of the most famous unsolved cases in music history...

 Laurel, Mississippi — August 31, 2026: A large fire broke out at the Howard Industries facility in Laurel, Mississippi, on Monday, sending thick smoke into the sky and prompting the evacuation of employees. Local authorities reported that multiple fire departments responded to the incident as crews worked to contain the blaze. Officials also asked people to stay away from the area so emergency responders could work safely.  https://www.wdam.com Fire Reported Near Paint Booth According to Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee, the fire began in a paint booth near a tanker truck. Local reports said the incident produced heavy smoke that could be seen from surrounding areas.  Video footage shared from the area showed a large plume of dark smoke rising above the facility as firefighters responded. Employees Evacuated All employees at the Laurel Howard Industries location were evacuated following the fire. Multiple city and county fire departments were called to the scene to assist with ...

 WASHINGTON — U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation, marking another significant change in the Pentagon’s senior leadership. The White House confirmed Driscoll’s departure after reports that he had submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump. His resignation comes after months of reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.  Reuters +1 White House Praises Driscoll’s Service White House spokesperson Anna Kelly described Driscoll as an effective leader who helped advance President Trump’s agenda at the Department of the Army. The White House also highlighted his work on military readiness and his involvement in diplomatic efforts connected to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.  CBS News +1 Reports Point to Tensions at the Pentagon Several reports have described disagreements between Driscoll and Hegseth. Reuters reported that tensions had developed around the direction of Army modernization and leadership changes.  Reuters The depar...

WASHINGTON — A new legal opinion from the U.S. Department of Justice has drawn attention to the scope of presidential confidentiality and executive privilege. The opinion, issued by the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel on August 10, 2026, addresses communications between the president and private advisers. It says executive privilege can apply to certain communications with private advisers when specific conditions are met.  Department of Justice According to the opinion, the communications must relate to official presidential decision-making, involve or reflect communications with the president or his direct advisers, and remain confidential. The Justice Department also noted that whether privilege applies to a particular communication depends on the facts and circumstances of that case.  Department of Justice What Is Executive Privilege? Executive privilege is a legal principle that can protect certain confidential communications involving the president and execu...

  August 29, 2026 - The world is in mourning as country music icon Dolly Parton passed away on August 25 at age 80. Nashville Airport to be Renamed After Dolly Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Friday that Nashville International Airport will be renamed to honor Dolly Parton. "Dolly Parton's extraordinary life is forever woven into the fabric of our state," Lee said. A petition with 155,000 signatures demanded the rename. 2320% Streaming Surge - Global Tributes Forbes reports Dolly became #1 Most Streamed Artist in US on Spotify after death. Streams jumped 2,320% in US. Top songs: Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands in the Stream, I Will Always Love You. Buckingham Palace Guards played "9 to 5". Private Funeral Private funeral at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Nashville. She will be laid beside husband Carl Dean. We will always love you, Dolly. 1946-2026

Washington, Aug 29, 2026 British far-right political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed on Friday. Yiannopoulos, 41, who was once a prominent figure in American conservative media, was arrested on Thursday and is currently in ICE custody pending removal to the United Kingdom. According to DHS, he is subject to a final order of removal. Visa Overstay Since 2019 According to official records, Milo Yiannopoulos legally entered the United States in May 2019 through New York City. DHS stated that he "chose to overstay his welcome in violation of our nation's laws. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), DHS said: "Yiannopoulos was issued a final order of removal by an Immigration Judge on July 22, after failing to show up for his immigration hearing. He will remain in ICE custody pending removal." H...