Democrat James Talarico beats Ken Paxton, flips Texas Senate seat in shock to GOP

James Talarico defeats Ken Paxton, flipping Texas’ Senate seat for Democrats for the first time in decades. (REUTERS)

Democrat James Talarico flipped a U.S. Senate seat in Texas on Tuesday, defeating Republican Ken Paxton to pull off the first statewide victory in more than 30 years and sending a jolt through a longtime GOP stronghold that President Donald Trump carried by double digits just two years ago. James Talarico defeats Ken Paxton, flipping … Read more

Tony Kozycki shares important message for voters, predicts big shock for Rich McCormick ahead of midterms

Tony Kozycki exclusive interview.

Tony Kozycki, a Democrat running for Congress in Georgia’s 7th District in the upcoming November midterms, has a simple message for voters: look at the person, not the party. The combat veteran and immigration lawyer is challenging Republican Rich McCormick. In an exclusive interview with HT.com, he spoke about his rival, the Iran war, politics … Read more

Indian student's post on biggest cultural shock in US sparks debate on exam ethics: Its the case at Harvard

An Indian student’s account of open-book exams in the US drew attention online. (REUTERS)

In India, one of the most prevalent observations within examination halls is an invigilator maintaining vigilant oversight of candidates. Ranging from verification of admission credentials and confirmation that electronic devices remain secured to continuous monitoring of candidates throughout the examination duration, rigorous proctoring has constituted an established component of the examination framework across the nation. … Read more

In Chicago, pope’s hometown, Catholics express shock and support

In Chicago, pope's hometown, Catholics express shock and support

Priests and parishioners in Pope Leo XIV’s hometown of Chicago expressed shock, support and hope Wednesday after doctors discovered that a nodule removed from his lung was cancerous. In Chicago, pope’s hometown, Catholics express shock and support “It was a shock to everyone. I have to say my husband passed away from cancer, so I … Read more

‘Pure shock’: Attorney Mariah Medina breaks silence as Internet debates over her sleeveless dress criticized by a Texas judge

'Pure shock': Attorney Mariah Medina breaks silence as Internet debates over her sleeveless dress criticized by a Texas judge

Mariah Medina speaks out on the sleeveless dress controversy. As the Internet debates criminal defense attorney Mariah Medina’s sleeveless dress during a hearing for which she got an earful from a female judge in front of other attorneys and defendants, Medina said her reaction was “honestly, pure shock”. Yolanda Huff, the judge called her knee-length … Read more

Nancy Guthrie update: ‘Investigator’ makes shock claim about Annie Guthrie and Tommaso Cioni – ‘they been hiding…’

A self-styled investigator made shocking allegations against Annie Guthrie and Tommaso Cioni amid the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie. (X/@JLRINVESTIGATES)

The Nancy Guthrie case has seen a fresh development with a self-styled investigator making shocking claims about Annie Guthrie and Tommaso Cioni. The individual alleged that the couple did little to help look for the 84-year-old. A self-styled investigator made shocking allegations against Annie Guthrie and Tommaso Cioni amid the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie. … Read more

Charlie Kirk wrongful death notice: Candace Owens makes shock revelation about Erika as shooting case sees sudden twist

A wrongful death notice has been filed in Charlie Kirk's case. (REUTERS)

A wrongful death notice was filed by Charlie Kirk’s family after the conservative was fatally shot when attending an event at the Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. This notice is usually precursor to a wrongful death lawsuit being filed. A wrongful death notice has been filed in Charlie Kirk’s case. (REUTERS) The notice … Read more

Who is Antoinette Forbes? What to know about PR exec missing from DC home as family fears worst, ‘Shock and horror’

Who is Antoinette Forbes? PR exec, 53, mysteriously disappears from DC home (@DCPoliceDept/X)

A search is underway for a PR executive who mysteriously disappeared from her home without her phone, wallet or car. Antoinette Forbes’ loved ones are worried because they believe the “devoted” single mom “would never leave her son,” per the New York Post. Who is Antoinette Forbes? PR exec, 53, mysteriously disappears from DC home … Read more

‘Could result in injury or death’: Thanedar urges US to halt ICE’s electric shock glove plan

‘Could result in injury or death’: Thanedar urges US to halt ICE’s electric shock glove plan

Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar warns against ICE’s electric shock gloves Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar and two other senior Democratic lawmakers have urged the US government to immediately halt Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) plan to procure gloves capable of delivering electric shocks to officers and agents.In a letter to homeland security secretary Markwayne Mullin on … Read more

Olney ‘mystery house’ case: Timeline of investigation as mysterious deaths, ‘graphic’ videos shock police

Investigators search a home in the Olney section of Philadelphia, Friday, June 26, 2026. (Jessica Griffin/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP) (Jessica Griffin/The Philadelphia)

A Chew Avenue house has become the focus of an investigation after “graphic” videos revealed that two missing women, Maribel Fresses and Gabriella Amarando, died there. Many other shocking items were recovered during searches at the “mystery house” in Philadelphia’s Olney neighborhood. Investigators search a home in the Olney section of Philadelphia, Friday, June 26, … Read more