
Advocacy on Trial: The SPLC Investigation
Heidi Beirich, a former SPLC executive, has been charged with fraud in connection with the organization’s use of paid informants within extremist groups.

Heidi Beirich, a former SPLC executive, has been charged with fraud in connection with the organization’s use of paid informants within extremist groups.

Three people, including a child, died in a suspected murder-suicide at a Hopkins daycare, linked to a homicide in Burnsville, shocking the Minnesota community.

Two pilots died after an Army Apache helicopter crashed in a field near Fort Hood, Texas, sparking a wildfire and prompting an investigation.

David Crowley won the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor in a close race, setting up a November election against Republican Tom Tiffany.

A surprise federal hearing for Luigi Mangione has sparked speculation of a plea deal in the high-profile case involving the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

An Arkansas State Trooper is being sued after a video showed him striking an 18-year-old woman during a traffic stop, sparking debate over use of force.

Columbus and southeastern Ohio have declared states of emergency due to severe flooding, with more rain forecasted and emergency services coordinating relief efforts.

Cincinnati has faced two days of heavy rain and storms, causing flooding and disruptions, with some relief expected as the weather system moves out.

A viral video shows an ICE agent pointing a gun at a woman in her car in Falls Church, Virginia, sparking debate over use of force and agent conduct.

The Timber Fire in Big Sur has grown to over 3,700 acres, causing Highway 1 closures and mandatory evacuations as firefighters battle challenging conditions.

A real estate agent’s social media stunt has raised consumer concerns about professionalism and ethical marketing in the industry.

The NSW ICAC is investigating meetings at a Double Bay pub as part of Operation Rosny, examining links between a property developer and political figures.

Karoline Leavitt, the youngest White House press secretary in history, will step down at the end of August, President Trump announced.

Rescuers evacuated over 200 people from a ferry fire near Bali, leaving one person dead and raising questions about maritime safety.

A rare total solar eclipse swept across parts of Europe, attracting millions of viewers and providing valuable scientific data on solar activity.

The WHO warns that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is on track to become the deadliest in history, with cases spreading rapidly.

Europe is bracing for its fifth heat wave of 2026, causing public fatigue and prompting calls for stronger climate action and adaptation measures.

Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in Brazil features a unique landscape of white sand dunes and seasonal freshwater lagoons, attracting tourists despite climate challenges.

President Trump secretly switched to a military transport aircraft to leave Turkey amid an Iranian threat, with only Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine accompanying him.

An East African asylum seeker was deported to Equatorial Guinea, a country he had never heard of, highlighting concerns over U.S. "safe third country" policies.

Thousands of Somalis are fleeing a yearslong drought as hunger deepens and humanitarian aid shrinks, displacing over 700,000 people in 2026.

Unicem Hospital in Calabar, Nigeria, collapsed after heavy rains triggered a devastating landslide. Emergency crews are conducting search and rescue operations to clear debris and save survivors.

A forest fire near Germany's Hürtgenwald forced the evacuation of 1,800 residents in Gey as shifting winds drove flames toward the village. Firefighters face hazards from unexploded WWII munitions.

An SUV crashed into two motorcycles along a Lanao del Norte highway, leaving one person dead and another severely injured. The SUV driver is currently in police custody pending charges.