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‘Donald’ hits all-time low as a baby name during Trump’s second term
The name "Donald" has never been less popular among American parents. In 2025, fewer than 400 newborns received the name through Social Security Administration card applications, ranking "Donald" 690th nationally.
Conservative watchdog tells FCC that ‘The View’ is a Democratic Party operation, not a news program
The Media Research Center urged federal regulators Monday to strip ABC's "The View" of its protected news status, filing an 18-page letter with the FCC arguing that the long-running daytime talk show functions as a partisan political organ rather than a legitimate news program.
Dual U.S.-Israeli citizen arraigned on federal hate crime charges for Florida Jewish center threats
A dual U.S.-Israeli citizen was arraigned on federal hate crime and religious-obstruction charges for making multiple bomb and active shooter threats against Jewish institutions across Florida, the Justice Department announced.
Justice Dept. seizes Huione Group cloud account tied to billions in crypto fraud
The Justice Department announced the seizure of a cloud computing account used by subsidiaries of the Huione Group, a Cambodia-based corporate conglomerate whose subsidiaries are alleged to have assisted individuals and organizations in transferring proceeds of cryptocurrency investment frauds, cyber scams and other criminal activity, the department said.
Carlos Mencia pleads not guilty to felony tax charges as lawyers slam ‘absurd show of force’
Comedian Carlos Mencia pleaded not guilty Monday to 12 felony counts of failure to file tax returns with intent to evade taxes, stemming from allegations he failed to report $8.7M in income over six years, as his attorneys blasted prosecutors over what they called an excessive use of force in arresting him.
40 dead, landmarks shuttered: France’s heat wave turns deadly and historic
France has recorded 40 drowning deaths in one week as a historic heat wave grips Europe. The Eiffel Tower and the Louvre are cutting hours, and forecasters say even more temperature records could fall before it's over.
Musician Tom Morello says apolitical artists deserve ‘extra hot layer of hell’
Musician TOM MORELLO says artists shouldn't remain quiet on politics: "There's an extra hot layer of hell for people in times of great injustice who censor themselves and remain quiet when they should have spoken out because they're afraid of some internet troll."
Country singer Bailey Zimmerman faces felony charge after allegedly trashing New Mexico hotel room
Country music singer Bailey Zimmerman is facing a felony charge in New Mexico after prosecutors alleged he caused more than $16,000 in damage to a hotel room and left an unpaid alcohol tab before canceling a scheduled concert.
‘Blair Witch Project’ reboot lands September 2027 release date
Lionsgate has set a release date for its long-in-development return to the "Blair Witch" franchise, slotting the film for Sept. 24, 2027.
NYC coffee shop draws DOJ probe after refunding congressman it calls ‘genocide enabler’
A Brooklyn coffee chain sparked a federal civil rights investigation after publicly refunding Rep. Dan Goldman and declaring it does not serve "genocide enablers," drawing swift condemnation from Jewish community leaders and the DOJ.
Connecticut man dies after fall at Madison Square Garden concert
A Connecticut man died after falling from an upper-level balcony during a concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City over the weekend, authorities said. Witnesses told authorities that the man appeared to be intoxicated before the incident.
5 things to know before the 2026 NBA draft
The future of several NBA franchises could change Tuesday night as the league gathers at Barclays Center in Brooklyn for the first round of the 2026 NBA draft.
Country singer Kenny Chesney says it’s not his place to tell people ‘how to vote’
Country singer KENNY CHESNEY: "I've never saw it to be my place to use my stage or platform, no matter where I'm playing, to tell people how to think or how to vote."
Strawberry Moon 2026: The first full moon of summer will soon light up the night sky
Stargazers are in for a celestial treat as the first full moon of the summer season prepares to light up the night sky. The June 2026 full moon, popularly known as the Strawberry Moon, is scheduled to reach its peak on Monday.
Maryland mailed absentee ballots to a convicted illegal immigrant — for years
Maryland mailed absentee ballots to an illegal immigrant for years -- and resisted removing him even after his arrest and guilty plea. Here's what the records show.
Grand jury indicts Florida man in alleged hate crime targeting Jewish nonprofit
A Florida man faces federal hate crime and firearm charges after allegedly attempting a mass shooting targeting Jewish victims because of their race and religion at a pro-Israel lobbying organization, according to a Justice Department announcement.
Two West Virginia sheriff’s office workers indicted in $3M fraud scheme
Two former employees of the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office in West Virginia have been indicted on federal charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and multiple counts of bank fraud, U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey announced.
NASA selects DAPHNE mission to study space weather, atmospheric interaction
NASA said in a news release it has selected a new mission concept aimed at improving scientists' understanding of how Earth's atmosphere interacts with space weather, a step the agency says could lead to better forecasts for disruptions affecting GPS systems, satellites in low Earth orbit and astronauts in space.
5 questions about wildfires in U.S. West
Wildfires driven by extreme heat and drought forced evacuations across the West on Sunday, including an entire Utah town of 1,000 residents.
Trump threatens Iran with bombing if Hezbollah attacks on Israel continue
President Trump threatened Sunday to resume bombing Iran unless Tehran reins in Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon, even as Vice President J.D. Vance arrived in Switzerland to lead high-stakes nuclear negotiations with Iranian officials.