In their pursuit of Ghislaine Maxwell for what they say is her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking ring, federal prosecutors claim to have unearthed a series of unusual financial transactions involving the two that add a new layer to the mysterious financial complexities underpinning the larger Epstein saga. The financial relationship between Epstein,…… MORE
Two Aurora, Colorado, police officers involved in taking selfie photographs at the memorial site for Elijah McClain and an officer who failed to alert supervisors about the photos were fired on Friday. Interim Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson said officers Erica Marrero, Kyle Dittrich, and Jason Rosenblatt were terminated on Friday. A fourth officer, Jaron…… MORE
A hate crime investigation was launched after a noose was found hanging from the press box of a high school football stadium in Michigan. Security staff at Kalamazoo Central High School discovered the noose Thursday afternoon, according to a news release by the Township of Kalamazoo Police Department. The incident is being investigated as a…… MORE
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson has tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss Sunday’s race in Indianapolis, according to his team, Hendrick Motorsports. Johnson tested positive Friday afternoon after learning that his wife, Chandra, had tested positive, according to a news release. In Johnson’s absence, Justin Allgaier will drive the No. 48 Chevrolet…… MORE
An 8-year-old child was killed when shooting broke out Friday afternoon at the Riverchase Galleria shopping mall in a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, authorities tweeted. “Breaking: sadly, an eight year old child was killed earlier today at the Galleria. (We) will work tirelessly to bring the responsible individuals to justice. The investigation continues,” the Hoover…… MORE
The Washington Redskins could be sporting a new team name this fall, if and when the 2020 NFL season begins. Calls have been growing for the team to change its name in light of the recent protests against racial injustice and police brutality. Team owner Dan Snyder has resisted calls in the past to have…… MORE
Competitive banter on the field during baseball games is a norm between teams and typically stretches into the bleachers among fans, but one school district in Iowa is saying comments made during a high school game crossed the line. A Black player for Charles City High School heard “several bigoted comments yelled from the crowd”…… MORE
How do you compare a dog’s age to that of a person? A popular method says you should multiply the dog’s age by 7 to compute how old Fido is in “human years.” But new research published Thursday in the Cell Systems journal debunks that method. And that’s because the scientists behind a new study…… MORE
The Washington Redskins could get a new name. The NFL team announced Friday it will review the name, long criticized for racist connotations. “In light of recent events around our country and feedback from our community, the Washington Redskins are announcing the team will undergo a thorough review of the team’s name,” the Redskins said…… MORE
While you can still attend in-person church services in California, you can’t sing. The state, to curb a rapidly worsening pandemic, has temporarily banned singing and chanting in places of worship. “Practices and performances present an increased likelihood for transmission of Covid-19 through contaminated exhaled droplets and should occur through alternative methods like internet streaming,”…… MORE
