CHICAGO — A bizarre and chaotic scene played out on the Chicago River this week, after a naked man was caught on video hopping between private boats, starting fights, and eventually diving into the river — triggering a major emergency response involving police, firefighters, and even a helicopter. The video, which has since gone viral…
CHICAGO — A 58-year-old woman is in serious condition after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash Monday night on Chicago’s West Side, police confirmed. The collision occurred in the 500 block of North Pulaski Road, where the woman was walking on the side of the street when a vehicle traveling southbound hit…
TEXAS — As the death toll from the July 4 flash floods in central Texas rises to at least 109, including 27 children and counselors from Camp Mystic, questions continue to swirl about whether residents were warned in time — and if anything more could have been done to prevent the catastrophe. Search and rescue…
CHICAGO — When you buy a product stamped with “Made in the USA,” you likely assume it was designed, built, and sourced entirely within American borders. But recent investigations and regulatory reviews suggest that many such labels don’t fully live up to the claim — and in some cases, consumers are being misled. What the…
CHICAGO — The woman who made headlines for running over a Chicago police officer with his own squad car during a 2022 incident is back in court — this time seeking a name change. According to Cook County court records, 36-year-old Whitley Temple filed a petition on July 11 to change her first name to…
CHICAGO — A man identified as Lucio Manchame-Ramos has been taken into custody by ICE Chicago officers after he was arrested in Wisconsin for allegedly neglecting a child under six years old, according to a statement from immigration officials. Federal authorities confirmed that Manchame-Ramos was previously ordered removed from the United States in February, and…
CHICAGO — A recently surfaced chart based on U.S. Census Bureau data is sparking conversation about Chicago’s evolving racial demographics — showing the White population in the city has dropped from 96% in 1925 to just 33% in 2025. The visual timeline, which has gone viral on social media, illustrates a near-century-long decline in the…
MASSACHUSETTS — A surprising moment during a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium has led to a major shake-up at a U.S. tech company, after a video of two concertgoers went viral and sparked widespread online speculation. The scene — captured during Wednesday night’s show — showed a man and a woman swaying together on the…
ATLANTA — A sudden burst of panic following Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour stop at Mercedes-Benz Stadium led to a stampede at a nearby metro station — and it may have all started with a bug. Shortly after midnight on Tuesday, fans flooded the Vine City MARTA Station as they exited the concert. That’s when an…
FLORIDA — Grocery giant Publix is celebrating the grand opening of two new stores in the Sunshine State this Saturday, July 20, with special amenities and community-friendly features. Port St. Lucie Store: A Spacious New Layout The first new Publix will open its doors at 12407 SW Community Blvd. in Port St. Lucie. This 48,000-square-foot…