Quadruple amputee cornhole player fatally shoots man, Maryland authorities say

A county sheriff’s office in Maryland said Monday that a professional cornhole player who’s also a quadruple amputee fatally shot a passenger in the front seat of a car he was driving during an argument. Dayton James Webber, 27, was arrested and charged as a fugitive from justice by police in Albemarle County, Virginia, the … Read more

Democrat flips Florida state House seat in district that includes Mar-a-Lago, defeating Trump-backed GOP rival

Democrat Emily Gregory won a special election for a Florida state House seat on Tuesday, The Associated Press has projected, flipping a district that is home to President Trump’s estate, Mar-a-Lago. The Republican president endorsed Gregory’s rival, Jon Maples. In a Truth Social post Monday, he urged voters to turn out, saying Maples was endorsed … Read more

Minnesota officials filed a federal lawsuit against Trump administration over 3 shooting deaths

Minnesota officials have filed a federal lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of withholding evidence related to three shootings by federal officers, including the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti Minnesota officials filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday accusing the Trump administration of withholding evidence related to three shootings by federal officers, including the shooting … Read more

Wife of Hawaii doctor takes stand exactly one year after he allegedly tried to kill her

Arielle Konig took the stand on Tuesday to testify against her husband, anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, exactly one year after he allegedly tried to kill her by pushing her off a cliff during a hike. “I walked up to him, he grabbed me really forcibly by my upper arms and he said, ‘I’m so f****** sick … Read more

The ferocity of the downpour that brought the latest Hawaii flooding surprised even meteorologists

HONOLULU — Crews on Tuesday began evaluating damage from a surprise downpour that sent floodwaters raging through a neighborhood near downtown Honolulu — the latest bout in a series of storms and flooding that have pummeled the state over the past two weeks. Residents along Oahu’s North Shore, famous for its big wave surfing, were … Read more

PR Marketing Automation Convergence in 2026

Marketing automation and public relations (PR) have historically operated as distinct disciplines. Each boasts its own specialized processes, communication styles and technology stacks. Organizations leaned into these silos, optimizing marketing for lead generation and nurturing while relying on PR for earned media and reputation management. Yet, 2026 has introduced a powerful shift—PR marketing automation convergence. … Read more

Pilots killed in LaGuardia Airport runway collision identified as 2

The two Canadian pilots who died in Sunday’s runway collision at LaGuardia Airport in New York were young, ambitious men at the start of their careers who each had pursued their yearslong dream of flying. Capt. Antoine Forrest and First Officer Mackenzie Gunther were operating the Air Canada jet that was landing at New York’s … Read more

Jewish communities boost security, continue observances amid rise in antisemitism

Law enforcement officials on Tuesday said they are taking steps to monitor and counter threats to Jewish and Muslim communities nationwide since the onset of war in the Middle East, multiple hate crimes and an attempted terror attack prompted increased security measures at places of worship and investigations into extremist activity. As the FBI conducts … Read more