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Nolan Wells update: Nancy Grace under fire over ‘Sea Tow audio’ as Congressional Black Caucus pushes for federal review

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Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, went to Horn Island with friends on July 4. (Christine Wonsley/Facebook)

Nancy Grace’s coverage of the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells is facing renewed scrutiny after a series of post on X alleged that clips involving a disputed Sea Tow recording and an accompanying transcript were removed from Grace’s social media accounts. The claims come amid growing controversy over online speculation surrounding Wells’ death and mounting … Read more

West Sacramento fire update: Lake Fire reported across Lowe’s in Lake Washington Boulevard area; scary visuals emerge

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A fire reportedly broke out in West Sacramento, California. Image for representational purposes. (Unsplash)

A fire reportedly broke out in West Sacramento, Californiaon Thursday, August 13. As per a local media report, the blaze was across Lowe’s, located at 2250 Lake Washington Boulevard. A fire reportedly broke out in West Sacramento, California. Image for representational purposes. (Unsplash) A cause for the fire is not known and there are no … Read more

Lindsay Clancy trial: Why psychiatrist Jennifer Tufts is under fire, expertise questioned, ‘Box-checking robot’

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Psychiatrist Dr. Jennifer Tufts on the witness stand during Lindsay Clancy's murder trial at Plymouth Superior Court, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, U.S., August 10, 2026. Greg Derr/Pool via REUTERS (via REUTERS)

Lindsay Clancy’s psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Tuftscame under fire when the Massachusetts mother’s lawyer questioned her expertise and decision making for her overall treatment. Lindsay is facing three counts of murder in the killings of her children Cora, 5; Dawson, 3; and Callan, 8 months. The proceedings are taking place in a Plymouth, Massachusetts, courtroom. Psychiatrist … Read more

Australia’s Tiwi rangers spent two decades fighting invasive fire ants; the island is now declared free of them

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Australia's Tiwi rangers spent two decades fighting invasive fire ants; the island is now declared free of them

Over the last two decades, indigenous rangers in Australia’s Tiwi Islands have been working on an eradication and conservation effort that was vital to protect the native lives of the region. Scientists, government actors, NGOs and private enterprise all joined hands to eradicate the invasive tropical fire ant species from Melville Island, as they threatened … Read more

Spokane County wildfires update: Old Trails Fire evacuation, containment details as Aaron Farinacci faces arson charges

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Spokane fire suspect Aaron Farinacci faces five arson charges as firefighters contain three wildfires. (via Unsplash)

Spokane fire suspect Aaron Farinacci now faces five first-degree arson charges as firefighters continue containing three major wildfires in Washington. The 37-year-old is accused of starting the Old Trails Firewhich destroyed hundreds of structures on Aug. 1. Prosecutors added four charges after Farinacci told investigators he had started about 25 fires since July 2025; detectives … Read more

San Pedro fire update: Forward progress of brush fire on Dodson and Western Avenue stopped; videos

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A two-acre brush fire near Dodson and Western Avenue in San Pedro has been stopped. (Unsplash/ representative image)

A two-acre brush fire broke out near Dodson and Western Avenue in San Pedro, California with homes in the area being threatened, according to Code 3 News San Pedro. The group urged residents to “avoid the area evacuate if needed.” A two-acre brush fire near Dodson and Western Avenue in San Pedro has been stopped. … Read more

Burbank Walnut Fire: Map and evacuation updates as blaze burns near Wildwood Canyon Road

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Burbank Walnut Fire (Unsplash/ representative image)

Update 6:53pm EDT: The Walnut Fire has grown to around 20 acres and is spreading at a moderate pace through medium to heavy brush, as per Watch Duty. Officials say the fire could grow to as much as 50 acres within the next hour. Burbank Walnut Fire (Unsplash/ representative image) A helicopter crew at the … Read more

Malden WA Wells Road Fire: Map and evacuation updates as blaze affects Spokane and Whitman counties

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The Wells Road Fire has grown to about 200 acres near Malden, prompting evacuations. (Unsplash/ representative image)

Update (8:22pm EDT): A Level 3 evacuation order, meaning “Go Now” has been issued for all of Malden, according to a Wireless Emergency Alert from Whitman County Emergency Management, shared via PBS Warn. A Level 2 “Be Ready” evacuation has also been issued for Rosalia. The Wells Road Fire has grown to about 200 acres … Read more

Mount Lemmon fire update: Reports of blaze near Finger Rock due to lightning strike; scary visuals emerge from Arizona

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A fire was reported in Mount Lemmon, Arizona. Image for representational purposes. (Unsplash)

A fire reportedly broke out in Mount Lemmon in Arizona on Saturday, August 8. As per reports the fire broke out near Finger Rock. Online reports also claimed that the fire was due to a lightning strike. However, there’s no official confirmation of these details. A fire was reported in Mount Lemmon, Arizona. Image for … Read more