Seven people, including a child, were injured in a shooting at a college homecoming event near Prairie View A&M University in Texas on Sunday night. The Waller County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, which happened during a "trail ride pasture party" that was held together with another party celebrating homecoming at the university. No suspects have been identified at this time.
Actor Evan Ellingson, best known for his roles in films such as “My Sister’s Keeper” and “CSI: Miami,” has passed away at the age of 35. Ellingson began his acting career at the age of 13 and was found dead in the bedroom of a home in Fontana, California. His father, Michael Ellingson, revealed that his son had struggled with substance misuse in the past. Ellingson’s death has been met with an outpouring of grief from fans and colleagues, with his family asking for privacy at this difficult time.
A new poll released Sunday shows that former President Donald Trump (R) leads President Joe Biden (D) in five key swing states, despite doubts from his rivals about his viability in a general election. Trump has been able to maintain a strong base of support among Republican voters, and Biden has been focusing on his plans to tackle the coronavirus pandemic and the economic crisis. The poll results suggest that Trump is in a strong position to take on Biden in the general election, but the race is still in its early stages.
Key takeaways: Trump is holding a rally in Hialeah, Florida, a city known for its large Hispanic population. The rally is part of Trump’s ongoing…
An analysis presented at the American Heart Association's annual meeting revealed that there can be up to five years' difference between a person's chronological and biological age, and that having high cardiovascular health may slow the pace of biological aging. The study found that following the Life's Essential 8 behaviors may be an effective way to slow the aging process and improve overall health.
Robert Crimo Jr., the father of the accused Highland Park shooter, has pleaded guilty to seven counts of misdemeanor reckless conduct in a Waukegan court. The plea deal includes a 60-day jail sentence, two years probation, surrender of his FOID card, and a $1,000 fine. Judge Mark Levitt accepted the plea agreement, calling it a "fair and just resolution" to the case, and bringing an end to the legal proceedings stemming from the tragedy.
Stephen Tyler Bieneman has been accused of assaulting a woman at a U.S. research station in Antarctica and has pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor charge. Despite this, he was sent to a remote icefield for a week to protect the safety of a professor and three graduate students. Questions have been raised about the decision-making of the National Science Foundation and the safety of those in the field, but the agency has yet to comment on the incident.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to accept calls for a cease-fire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, despite mounting pressure from the United States and other countries. Israeli ground forces have pushed into the densely populated Palestinian territory, causing immense destruction and loss of life, with the UN estimating 230 Palestinians killed, including 65 children, and 12 Israeli deaths, including two children. Hamas militants have prepared for years to fight street by street using a vast network of tunnels.
