Mark Harden, Tennessee man arrested after SWAT standoff at motel, allegedly lit woman on fire

Mark Harden, Tennessee man arrested after SWAT standoff at motel, allegedly lit woman on fire (Sevierville Police Department)

Court records revealed chilling details about a man who was arrested following a SWAT standoff at a Kodak motel. Mark A. Harden, 33, allegedly threatened to kill a woman in Sevier County, Tennessee on Thursday, and is accused of lighting her on fire using gasoline, according to an affidavit of complaint. The woman suffered burns … Read more

Trump's first White House press secretary Sean Spicer advised him on next pick after Katie Zacharia row: Focus on duties'

Zacharia’s departure followed criticism of her first White House press briefing and questions about her professional credentials. (Bloomberg) (Representative Image)

Donald Trump’s first White House press secretary, Sean Spicer, has cautioned the US President against focusing too heavily on appearance and political loyalty when selecting his next spokesperson after Katie Zacharia’s departure from the role in just five days. Zacharia’s departure followed criticism of her first White House press briefing and questions about her professional … Read more

Toledo chemical leak forces evacuations and shelter-in-place order: All on emergency number, road closures and temporary refuge facility

Authorities are investigating Toledo  chemical leak that began Tuesday evening at MC Tank’s Progress Avenue terminal.

Toledo chemical leak update: Residents situated within a one-mile radius of 1266 Progress Avenue in northern Toledo have been issued an evacuation order, whereas people located beyond the evacuation perimeter but within a three-mile radius of the specified address are subject to a shelter-in-place directive, according to a statement made by Toledo Fire & Rescue … Read more

SpaceX stock jumps 10% as revenue surges 161% to $14.6 billion and Elon Musk weighs Tesla merger

SpaceX stock rises as revenue jumps 161% and Elon Musk considers a possible Tesla merger. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo) (REUTERS)

SpaceX shares jumped 10.4% in premarket trading on Wednesday after the company reported strong revenue growth for the third quarter of 2026. The stock also gained attention after billionaire Elon Musk said he was considering a possible merger between SpaceX and Tesla. SpaceX stock rises as revenue jumps 161% and Elon Musk considers a possible … Read more

Corona High School shooting threat leads to arrest of 2 Riverside County teen girls: All on charges filed against them

Two 15-year-old students were arrested on suspicion of conspiring to commit murder after investigators say they researched school shootings and discussed plans for an attack at Corona High School. (Unsplash)

Two 15-year-old students from Riverside County have been taken into custody on allegations of plotting a potential school shooting at Corona High School, according to Corona police officials. Two 15-year-old students were arrested on suspicion of conspiring to commit murder after investigators say they researched school shootings and discussed plans for an attack at Corona … Read more

Stephen Hubbard, retired Michigan teacher detained in Russia since 2022, released as Trump envoy meets Putin

Stephen Hubbard, a former Michigan teacher held in Russia since 2022, was released after discussions involving U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and President Vladimir Putin. Russia (Moscow City Court Press Service )

President Donald Trump’s designated special envoy, Steve Witkoff, travelled to Russia on Wednesday to engage in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin and facilitate the release of Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired educator from Michigan who had remained in Russian custody since 2022, as reported by Russian state-controlled media outlets. Stephen Hubbard, a former Michigan … Read more

US Treasury yields hold steady as investors await economic data ahead of Fed rate decision on October 28

US Treasury yields remain steady ahead of the Federal Reserve's rate decision. (Bloomberg file photo for representation)

US Treasury yields remained largely unchanged on Wednesday as investors waited for fresh economic data to understand the health of the US economy. The data could offer clues about the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision, which is scheduled for next week. US Treasury yields remain steady ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. (Bloomberg … Read more

Amy Acton breaks silence as Vivek Ramaswamy takes credit for controversial ad featuring her estranged mom: 'He's not fit to lead'

Vivek Ramaswamy defended his campaign’s ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother, saying it responded to Acton’s alleged attacks and refusal to debate. ((Photo by Jon Cherry / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) and (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster))

Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy acknowledged his campaign’s responsibility for a contentious advertisement featuring Democratic opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother and subsequently defended the ad’s content during a Tuesday evening statement. Vivek Ramaswamy defended his campaign’s ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother, saying it responded to Acton’s alleged attacks and refusal to debate. ((Photo … Read more

Oil prices jump over 2% as Iran-US tensions deepen and crude inventories fall

Oil prices rise as Iran-US tensions deepen and US crude oil inventories fall. (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel)

Oil prices rose by more than $2 a barrel on Wednesday as tensions between Iran and the United States deepened. Prices also received support from a fall in US crude oil and fuel inventories. Oil prices rise as Iran-US tensions deepen and US crude oil inventories fall. (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel) Brent crude prices moved closer … Read more

Toledo hazardous chemical leak forces school closures in Ohio: Know about symptoms of overexposure

Toledo officials evacuated nearby residents late Tuesday and urged others to shelter indoors as crews responded to a chemical release.

Authorities in Toledo, Ohio, implemented evacuation protocols following a hazardous chemical discharge that occurred late Tuesday evening. Similarly, residents in adjacent areas received directives to stay indoors while emergency response personnel addressed the situation. Toledo officials evacuated nearby residents late Tuesday and urged others to shelter indoors as crews responded to a chemical release. The … Read more