James Copenhaver, who was injured in a 2024 assassination attempt on then-candidate President Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died at age 76. He suffered serious injuries in the shooting and later filed a lawsuit against the federal government for inadequate security at the event.
Key Facts
James Copenhaver was shot in the arm and abdomen during a 2024 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
The gunman also grazed President Trump's right ear with a bullet.
Two others were shot: David Dutch, who survived, and Corey Comperatore, who died protecting his family.
Copenhaver had multiple surgeries and lasting damage, including kidney issues and loss of feeling in his leg.
He died at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, surrounded by family.
Copenhaver and his wife sued the Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security for failing to provide proper security.
President Donald Trump called Copenhaver a "true American Patriot" who showed great bravery.
Copenhaver was a military veteran and valued hard work, integrity, and service to others.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Some reporters from CNN and MS NOW were not allowed to attend a state dinner at the White House with President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. This happened even though a judge had ordered that the reporters should be given access.
Key Facts
The event was a state dinner at the White House.
President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Reporters from CNN and MS NOW were invited to cover the dinner.
Some of these reporters were denied entry to the event.
A judge had issued an order requiring that the reporters be allowed access.
The news about the denied access came from CNN and MS NOW.
CBS News reported on the situation and provided updates.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
President Donald Trump will hold campaign rallies next week in Oklahoma and Alabama, two states that strongly support Republicans. These events come as the Republican Party faces challenges in key areas ahead of November’s midterm elections.
Key Facts
President Trump will hold a rally in Durant, Oklahoma on Thursday.
He will also campaign in Mobile, Alabama on Friday evening.
Both Oklahoma and Alabama are considered strong Republican (deep red) states.
The rallies occur just over a month before the November midterm elections.
Republicans are having difficulties in important swing states across the country.
President Trump previously won Oklahoma comfortably in past elections.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A substitute teacher in Missouri lost her job after it became known that she created content for OnlyFans, a website where people can share adult or personal content for money. She said her decision was influenced by low pay for teachers.
Key Facts
A Missouri substitute teacher was fired after her OnlyFans activity came to light.
OnlyFans is a site where users can share adult or personal content for payment.
The teacher said better pay for teachers could reduce the need to earn money through online content creation.
She mentioned that "sex sells" as a reason people use platforms like OnlyFans.
The case highlights issues about teacher salaries and the use of social media for income.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The U.S. Army Reserve is considering moving resources to the Southern Command, which oversees the region including Cuba, for the next four months. This is part of ongoing military planning focused on Cuba, according to internal messages and U.S. officials.
Key Facts
The U.S. Army Reserve is reviewing a request to shift resources to the Southern Command.
The shift would last about four months.
Southern Command is responsible for military operations in the Caribbean and Central/South America.
Multiple U.S. officials confirmed the request is related to Cuba.
The move is part of ongoing military planning, not confirmed as an immediate action.
The information comes from internal military messages and official sources.
This preparation suggests increased U.S. military focus on Cuba.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Jim Copenhaver, a 76-year-old man shot during President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died from complications related to his injuries. The shooting involved three people injured, including President Trump, whose ear was grazed, and the gunman, who was killed by the Secret Service.
Key Facts
Jim Copenhaver was hit twice by gunfire at the rally and died on Wednesday in a Pittsburgh hospital.
The shooting occurred when a 20-year-old gunman, Thomas Crooks, opened fire from a rooftop.
Another attendee, Corey Comperatore, was killed during the attack.
President Trump was grazed by a bullet but was not seriously harmed.
The gunman was killed by Secret Service agents at the scene.
Copenhaver was a military veteran and had ongoing health complications from his wounds.
Copenhaver and another injured attendee sued the federal government, claiming the Secret Service failed to protect them.
Republicans in the US House of Representatives publicly honored Copenhaver for his bravery and strength.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Juan Carlos Cruz Ovalle, a suspected Guatemalan drug trafficker known as "The Iceman," was extradited to Texas after nearly eight years of efforts by U.S. authorities. He faces drug trafficking charges related to his role in a criminal network that smuggled cocaine through Guatemala into the United States.
Key Facts
Cruz Ovalle, nicknamed "The Iceman," was arrested in Guatemala and extradited to the U.S. Eastern District of Texas.
He is accused of coordinating large shipments of cocaine from Guatemala to Mexico, supporting drug trafficking to the U.S.
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned him under the Kingpin Act for supporting a known drug trafficking organization linked to the Sinaloa Cartel.
He was previously arrested in Guatemala in 2013 on murder and drug-related charges.
Four alleged traffickers, including Cruz Ovalle, were extradited together to face federal drug charges.
U.S. Attorney Jay Combs led the extradition effort, which also targets corrupt politicians involved with the drug network.
The suspects will appear in a federal court in Plano, Texas, and may face life imprisonment if convicted.
The operation highlights the cooperation between U.S. and Guatemalan authorities to combat international drug trafficking.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Senator Mike Lee from Utah said he hopes President Donald Trump will invite Chinese leader Xi Jinping to eat at Panda Express during Xi’s visit to Washington. This comment was made on Thursday during discussions about the Chinese leader’s state visit.
Key Facts
Senator Mike Lee is a Republican from Utah.
He spoke about President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Xi Jinping is visiting Washington for an official state visit.
Senator Lee suggested taking Xi Jinping to Panda Express, a popular American fast-food restaurant.
The suggestion was made to show a casual, friendly experience during the visit.
This idea was shared on a Thursday.
Panda Express mainly serves American-Chinese food.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Civil rights lawyer Ben Crump shared some findings from the investigation into the death of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Black college student who died after a trip to a Mississippi island. The grand jury found no criminal behavior and said Wells likely drowned, but his family and lawyers doubt this and want more investigation.
Key Facts
Nolan Wells died after going on a boat trip with mostly white friends to a barrier island in Mississippi.
A grand jury found no evidence of criminal conduct and said his death matched drowning.
The official autopsy could not determine a clear cause of death.
Both official and independent autopsies noted new bruises on Wells’ head.
Wells’ phone data showed he used the phone on the boat, and messages were tracked until his family got the phone.
The family and their lawyers are suspicious because Wells’ phone stayed on the boat, but he didn’t.
The family wants the grand jury report and autopsy to be public to increase transparency.
Some friends of Wells deny new details in the cellphone information released by Crump’s team.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The Trump administration is removing 760,000 people from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace due to suspected fraud. Officials are also investigating 420,000 more people and have temporarily stopped new agents from selling ACA plans. Experts worry this could cause some low-income Americans to lose health coverage.
Key Facts
760,000 people are being removed from the ACA marketplace for alleged fraud.
An additional 420,000 people are under investigation for possible ACA fraud.
New agents and brokers selling ACA plans have a six-month pause on enrollments.
Officials claim many removed enrollees are "phantoms" or people not eligible for ACA.
Officials say removing these people will save the government $2.2 billion.
The fraud taskforce also withheld $2.2 billion in Medicaid payments from California and Minnesota for suspected fraud.
Insurers contacted people suspected of fraud and canceled coverage if there was no response within 30 days.
Experts warn some legitimately enrolled people might lose coverage due to this process.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Police found about 30 young men partially clothed and covered in food and liquids in the basement of an unaccredited fraternity house at the University of Wisconsin. Two men were arrested for hazing and disorderly conduct, and the university and national fraternity organization are investigating the incident.
Key Facts
Police responded to an anonymous tip about an event at the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house.
Around 30 men were found in the basement, many partially clothed and covered in food and condiments.
Several men had visible injuries suggesting physical abuse.
Police arrested Brayden J. Klein and Samuel N. Vane on hazing and disorderly conduct charges.
The fraternity is unaccredited by the university but still recognized by the national Alpha Epsilon Pi organization.
The national fraternity said it takes such allegations seriously and will cooperate with investigations.
The University of Wisconsin is conducting its own investigation relating to nonacademic misconduct.
Authorities encourage anyone concerned about safety during Greek life recruitment to contact police.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A new NBC News poll shows that more voters trust Democrats than Republicans to handle issues with data centers. In Ohio’s Senate race, Democratic candidate Sherrod Brown is criticizing Republican Jon Husted for supporting tax breaks for data centers, while Husted defends his record and points to Brown’s past support for the industry.
Key Facts
NBC News found 32% of voters trust Democrats on data centers, compared to 20% for Republicans.
64% of registered voters said they would be less likely to support a candidate backing data centers in their community.
Sherrod Brown argues that data centers get big tax breaks but lead to higher electricity bills for residents.
Jon Husted defends his record by promoting the Ratepayer Protection Act, which aims to make data centers pay infrastructure costs.
Brown previously supported data center expansion, including an Amazon project in 2015.
Ohio’s Senate race is very close, and the issue of data centers is seen as important because it affects local communities and costs.
Ohio voted for President Donald Trump by 11 points in 2024 after years of leaning Republican.
Local residents near planned data centers express concerns about farmland loss, higher power bills, and water use.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping ended their summit in Washington, D.C. The meeting covered topics like trade, artificial intelligence, and the ongoing war in the Middle East. Some Republican lawmakers are unhappy with the way Xi was treated during the visit amid economic concerns before the U.S. midterm elections.
Key Facts
President Trump and Xi Jinping held a summit at the White House.
They discussed trade issues between the U.S. and China.
Artificial intelligence was a topic during the talks.
The war in the Middle East was also addressed.
Some Republican (GOP) lawmakers were unhappy about Xi’s treatment during his visit.
The U.S. is facing economic pressures as the midterm elections approach.
The summit took place over Thursday and Friday.
The event received significant public and political attention.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
NHS England will immediately suspend any staff suspected of looking at patient records without a valid reason. These staff will also be locked out of NHS computer systems to prevent further snooping, following several recent cases of unauthorized access to sensitive patient data.
Key Facts
NHS England has ordered all trusts to start suspending staff suspected of unauthorized access to patient records right away.
Suspended staff will be blocked from NHS computer systems to stop further viewing of private medical information.
The decision comes after cases involving access to records of attack victims and a deceased teenager.
NHS chief executive Sir Jim Mackey said patient records are extremely private and any abuse of access is unacceptable.
Over the past five years, around 214 NHS staff have lost jobs and about 2,000 have been disciplined for snooping in patient files.
Some unauthorized access has involved staff looking into records of relatives, friends, or high-profile patients out of curiosity.
NHS organizations have separate record systems, but all have audit trails to show who accessed patient files and when.
The family of a deceased autistic boy called for stronger action after staff accessed his records without permission.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A lesbian bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts, called Last Ditch Bar, faced controversy after changing its mask policy to be mask-optional on Saturday nights. This upset customers and led to a surge of online reviews and comments, some critical, resulting in the bar's Google reviews being temporarily disabled due to spam. The issue drew national attention, including remarks from Senator Ted Cruz and other public figures.
Key Facts
Last Ditch Bar required visitors to wear KN-95 or better masks to protect immunocompromised people.
On August 31, the bar announced Saturday nights would be mask-optional, causing backlash.
The bar received hundreds of critical comments on Instagram and online review platforms.
Google reviews were temporarily turned off due to an increase in spam reviews, but Yelp reviews continued.
Senator Ted Cruz and Texas State Representative Mitch Little publicly commented on the controversy.
The bar held an “accountability session” to discuss the mask policy change, including owner Jackie Matellian and community members.
During the meeting, community organizer Soe Noire expressed feeling unsafe at the bar after the policy change and criticized the owner.
Owner Jackie Matellian revealed financial struggles, including living in her car and owing $50,000 related to the business.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The weedkiller paraquat has been banned by many countries because it may cause Parkinson’s disease. In the US, some states also banned it, but the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) still allows its use. Internal company records show that Syngenta, the main maker of paraquat, kept some safety information hidden from the EPA while promoting studies showing the chemical was safe.
Key Facts
Sweden called for a paraquat ban in 2004, and many other countries followed.
China stopped using paraquat after its own safety studies showed risks.
Vermont and California recently banned paraquat due to health concerns.
California regulators said paraquat makers agreed to stop sales after new health research.
The US EPA continues to allow paraquat use on millions of acres.
Syngenta’s internal records show the company did not share key safety data with the EPA.
Hidden information included how paraquat could pass through clothing and absorb into skin, especially when mixed with surfactants (chemicals that help herbicides stick to leaves).
Syngenta used secret tactics to downplay the weedkiller’s link to Parkinson’s disease in court cases.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to prioritize recreational fishing and review fisheries rules. The order also includes plans to convert old offshore oil and gas structures into artificial reefs and creates a task force to address sharks and marine mammals taking fish from anglers.
Key Facts
The order is called Restoring American Saltwater Angling and Recreation.
It aims to prioritize recreational fishing in managing US marine fisheries.
The Commerce Department will review fisheries guidelines under the Magnuson-Stevens Act.
Conservation groups worry this could weaken science-based rules on overfishing and marine protection.
The Interior Department is tasked with converting decommissioned oil and gas platforms into artificial reefs.
Environmental advocates say these platforms can harm ocean ecosystems by leaching chemicals and spreading invasive species.
The order sets up an Interagency Shark and Pinniped Depredation Task Force to study fish loss caused by sharks and marine mammals.
Some experts warn that creating artificial reefs by repurposing oil rigs may not always benefit marine life and could impact navigation and currents.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
New York faces a serious problem with affordability, meaning many people cannot easily pay for housing and basic living costs. Despite this, the state is considering reelection of Governor Kathy Hochul.
Key Facts
New York has a high cost of living that many residents struggle to afford.
Housing prices and rent are especially expensive in New York.
Governor Kathy Hochul is the current leader of New York state.
There is a discussion about whether voters will choose to reelect her.
The affordability issue is a major concern for many people in New York.
The article explores reasons behind support for the governor despite economic challenges.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A new rapid test for brain tumors can give a diagnosis in just two hours during surgery. The NHS has started using this test, which analyzes the genetic makeup of tumor samples to help doctors begin treatment sooner.
Key Facts
The test was developed by the Brain Tumour Research Centre at the University of Nottingham.
It reduces the diagnosis time from up to eight weeks to about two hours.
The test works by reading the DNA of tumor tissue using a small machine made by Oxford Nanopore.
NHS England will first use the test in five specialist hospitals before expanding it to more sites.
Early diagnosis helps patients start treatment faster, which could save lives.
Primary brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer death in children and adults under 40 in the UK.
The new test provides more accurate and quicker results than traditional microscope methods.
Specialist centers using the test include Nottingham, Birmingham, Great Ormond Street, King’s College, and Newcastle hospitals.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
President Donald Trump uses stories and social media to share his version of events without much challenge. With six weeks until the US midterm elections, he continues to push his narrative while facing criticism from news outlets and legal battles over press access.
Key Facts
President Trump is well known for telling stories and using social media to control his message.
His administration recently started a YouTube channel, which critics called state-run media.
Trump banned CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House, leading to lawsuits and a judge ordering access restored.
He often calls critical news “Fake News” and has sued outlets like the Wall Street Journal, BBC, and CBS.
Trump claims the US economy is doing well and his Iran war is ending, but many Americans do not see these results.
He accuses the Democratic party of having a “communist” influence and says the US is experiencing an economic boom.
With the midterm elections approaching, Trump is focusing more on controlling the story and attacking critics.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
