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Small-town Virginia mayor reportedly arrested for allegedly showing up drunk to train derailment

Rich Creek Mayor Paul Morrison allegedly arrived drunk at a Norfolk Southern train derailment site and was subsequently arrested for public intoxication.

Small-town Virginia mayor reportedly arrested for allegedly showing up drunk to train derailment

Rich Creek Mayor Paul Morrison allegedly arrived drunk at a Norfolk Southern train derailment site and was subsequently arrested for public intoxication.

Small-town Virginia mayor reportedly arrested for allegedly showing up drunk to train derailment

Rich Creek Mayor Paul Morrison allegedly arrived drunk at a Norfolk Southern train derailment site and was subsequently arrested for public intoxication.

Small-town Virginia mayor reportedly arrested for allegedly showing up drunk to train derailment

Rich Creek Mayor Paul Morrison allegedly arrived drunk at a Norfolk Southern train derailment site and was subsequently arrested for public intoxication.

Small-town Virginia mayor reportedly arrested for allegedly showing up drunk to train derailment

Rich Creek Mayor Paul Morrison allegedly arrived drunk at a Norfolk Southern train derailment site and was subsequently arrested for public intoxication.

Small-town Virginia mayor reportedly arrested for allegedly showing up drunk to train derailment

Rich Creek Mayor Paul Morrison allegedly arrived drunk at a Norfolk Southern train derailment site and was subsequently arrested for public intoxication.

Small-town Virginia mayor reportedly arrested for allegedly showing up drunk to train derailment

Rich Creek Mayor Paul Morrison allegedly arrived drunk at a Norfolk Southern train derailment site and was subsequently arrested for public intoxication.

Around the world

UN-backed data undercuts viral Gaza famine claims as child malnutrition falls

United Nations data challenges viral Gaza famine claims as experts say Hamas is weaponizing humanitarian narratives to undermine a post-war coalition.

New IRA bombing fuels fears of global militant network tied to Iran, Hezbollah

The New IRA reportedly claimed a car bomb attack on a Belfast police station, threatening further strikes amid alleged Iran and Hezbollah connections.

Record antisemitic incidents in Canada fuel criticism of Carney government response

Canada faces record antisemitic incidents in 2025 as critics say Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is failing to adequately address anti-Jewish hate.

2 Jewish men stabbed in London attack classified as terrorism

Two men were stabbed in north London's Barnet borough, prompting a counterterrorism-led investigation into a potentially antisemitic incident.

US targets Chinese refinery in sweeping Iran oil crackdown, sanctions ‘shadow fleet’ tankers

The OFAC sanctioned a major Chinese oil refinery and dozens of Iran-linked shadow fleet vessels in an escalation of a maximum pressure campaign on Tehran.

The first direct US-Venezuela commercial flight in 7 years is to land in Caracas

The first direct commercial flight between the United States and Venezuela is scheduled to land in Caracas, the Venezuelan capital.

Russia built global recruitment pipeline targeting vulnerable migrants for Ukraine war: report

Human rights groups allege Russia recruits tens of thousands of vulnerable migrants from over 130 countries to fight in its ongoing war against Ukraine.

Technology

Waymo teams up with Waze to spot potholes faster

Waymo and Waze team up to detect potholes in real time using robotaxi sensors and driver reports, helping cities fix dangerous road damage more quickly.

The best JavaScript certifications for getting hired

JavaScript remains one of the most in-demand programming languages for web development—and that’s not likely to change anytime soon. While a JavaScript certification alone may not land anyone a development job, it definitely has its benefits.

China blocks Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus

China on Monday blocked U.S. tech giant Meta’s acquisition of the artificial intelligence startup Manus, in an unexpected move to reverse a deal that apparently aroused Beijing’s concerns about the transfer of advanced technology.

Google begins putting the guardrails on agentic AI

The most important thing Google announced at Google Cloud Next 2026 wasn’t another model, another Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), or another way to sprinkle Gemini across the enterprise (though it did all these things). Rather, it was an admission, or possibly a warning. Agents need supervision.

Germany’s sovereign AI hope changes hands

As Europe seeks to assert its technological independence from the US vendors Aleph Alpha, once seen as Germany’s sovereign AI hope, is the target of a transatlantic takeover.

Indonesia urges social media platforms to disclose the number of accounts closed for users under 16

Indonesia is urging social media companies to report the number of accounts suspended under new regulations restricting access for children under 16.

Network jobs watch: Hiring, skills and certification trends

Network and infrastructure roles continue to shift as enterprises adopt technologies such as AI-driven network operations, multicloud networking, zero trust network access (ZTNA), and SD-WAN.

Sports News

Howden's short-handed goal gives Golden Knights 5-4 double-OT win over Mammoth and 3-2 series lead

Brett Howden scored a short-handed goal at 5:28 of the second overtime to give Vegas a 5-4 victory over the Utah Mammoth and put the Golden Knights one victory from winning the first-round series.

Former Nebraska women's basketball coach admits sexual relationship with ex-player, lawsuit claims

Former Nebraska women's basketball coach Chuck Love admitted he had a sexual relationship with a player before her dismissal, according to court documents filed.

FOX Sports Announces 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Commentators and Reporters

U.S. men's national team alums Stu Holden, Landon Donovan, Cobi Jones and Maurice Edu will be part of FOX Sports' commentary team for the 2026 World Cup.

Howden's short-handed goal gives Golden Knights 5-4 double-OT win over Mammoth and 3-2 series lead

Brett Howden scored a short-handed goal at 5:28 of the second overtime to give Vegas a 5-4 victory over the Utah Mammoth and put the Golden Knights one victory from winning the first-round series.

Former Nebraska women's basketball coach admits sexual relationship with ex-player, lawsuit claims

Former Nebraska women's basketball coach Chuck Love admitted he had a sexual relationship with a player before her dismissal, according to court documents filed.

FOX Sports Announces 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Commentators and Reporters

U.S. men's national team alums Stu Holden, Landon Donovan, Cobi Jones and Maurice Edu will be part of FOX Sports' commentary team for the 2026 World Cup.

Howden's short-handed goal gives Golden Knights 5-4 double-OT win over Mammoth and 3-2 series lead

Brett Howden scored a short-handed goal at 5:28 of the second overtime to give Vegas a 5-4 victory over the Utah Mammoth and put the Golden Knights one victory from winning the first-round series.

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Monticello's proposed data center rules spark debate

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Hundreds of jailed illegal aliens released back onto blue-state streets despite ICE detainers, records show

Chicago-area officials released more than 400 illegal immigrants tied to crimes to prevent ICE from apprehending them, records obtained by AFL show.

Trump weighs pulling US troops from Germany amid clash with chancellor over Iran war

President Donald Trump said the U.S. is reviewing a possible troop reduction in Germany amid his ongoing criticism of Chancellor Friedrich Merz over Iran.

House Republicans unlock reconciliation process to fund ICE and Border Patrol without Democrats

The House approved a budget blueprint funding immigration enforcement for the rest of Trump's term, a key step to ending the DHS funding lapse.

The Black Caucus is the 'conscience of Congress.' Supreme Court ruling has it bracing for a big hit

Black members of Congress are bracing for a crippling shakeup of their ranks after a Supreme Court ruling gutted a key section of the Voting Rights Act that had protected minority communities in political redistricting and helped boost their representation.

House passes FISA renewal in bipartisan vote, putting pressure on Senate before looming deadline

The House voted to extend the FISA 702 surveillance program, sending it to the Senate with little time before the Friday midnight expiration deadline.

House approves bill to extend divisive US surveillance program, but path forward uncertain

The Republican-controlled House gave approval to a three-year extension of a key U.S. surveillance program after weeks of infighting.