A polygamist sect leader, Samuel Rappylee Bateman, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for orchestrating the sexual exploitation of underage girls. 1 The sentencing, handed down by a federal judge, comes after a harrowing account from victims who detailed the abuse they endured. Bateman, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges, admitted to … Read more
State Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R-Lake Havasu City) is drafting legislation to prohibit the use of “ultra-processed foods” in Arizona public schools, aiming to eliminate artificial additives like dyes and chemicals from cafeteria meals, snack bars, and vending machines. The proposed ban targets substances such as potassium bromate, used in bread, and synthetic food dyes like … Read more
Timothy Sullivan, 66, was sentenced to 31 years and six months in prison for the brutal 2020 murder of his former roommate, Amy “Ruby” Leagans, 49. Sullivan pleaded guilty in September to second-degree murder and concealing a body, following a crime that horrified the Phoenix community. Leagans was reported missing on October 27, 2020. Court … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Kari Lake, a prominent ally of Donald Trump and former Arizona gubernatorial and Senate candidate, is reportedly being considered for the role of U.S. Ambassador to Mexico in the upcoming Trump administration. According to a report by Semafor, Lake is a top contender for the position, which would involve managing relations with … Read more
The family of Giovanni Mendoza, who tragically died in a crash while his Tesla was in “Autopilot” mode, is suing the electric carmaker and its CEO, Elon Musk, over misleading claims about the vehicle’s self-driving technology. Mendoza, 31, purchased the Tesla Model S in 2021, under the impression that the car could drive itself based … Read more
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, marked the toppling of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad with a victory speech at the historic Umayyad Mosque in Damascus. The speech, delivered against the backdrop of the mosque’s 1,300-year-old splendor, was steeped in symbolism and carefully calibrated messages for domestic and international audiences. Jolani, … Read more
Former President Donald Trump has announced his intention to end the longstanding practice of birthright citizenship in the United States if he regains the presidency in 2025. In a statement released on Saturday, Trump declared that he would sign an executive order on his first day in office to revoke automatic citizenship for children born … Read more
Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and Sean “Diddy” Combs face serious allegations in an amended civil lawsuit accusing them of raping a 13-year-old girl at an after-party following the 2000 Video Music Awards. Filed Sunday by Texas attorney Tony Buzbee, the suit claims another celebrity was present and “stood by and watched” the alleged assault but did … Read more
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced new requirements for Green Card applicants, making it mandatory to submit medical examination and immunization records alongside Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Previously, applicants could file Form I-485 without these medical reports and provide them later upon request. However, under the … Read more
The United States unveiled a $988 million aid package for Ukraine on Saturday, aimed at bolstering its defense capabilities against Russia’s ongoing invasion. The package, funded through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), represents a significant investment in Ukraine’s future military capacity, prioritizing the purchase of advanced weaponry directly from defense contractors rather than relying … Read more