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A memorial for the 53 lives lost in last year’s San Antonio tractor-trailer tragedy has been vandalized again—this time with crosses knocked over—following prior attacks including arson and flag theft. Officials are ramping up security with new lighting and patrols, while police investigate whether this latest act was targeted. Visitors plead for respect as the site remains a sacred space honoring...

A San Antonio couple, Eric and Laurie Wildt, are believed victims of a murder-suicide after Eric allegedly shot his wife before taking his own life. Their bodies were found together in a vehicle on Hahn Road, sparking an investigation focused on digital evidence and family stress. Sheriff Chris Ayala urges the public to seek help, emphasizing that no one should face struggles alone. While authorit...

A bizarre and deadly early morning standoff erupted in Kendall County’s Bent Tree neighborhood when a man, reportedly barefoot and in just his underwear, opened fire at a neighbor before deputies arrived. The situation spiraled when at least one deputy returned fire, resulting in the suspect’s death. No one else was injured, but the shockwave of gunfire shattered the neighborhood’s sense of safety...

Houston’s mayor is raising red flags over whether the city can investigate a fatal shooting involving an ICE agent, sparking a heated debate over jurisdiction and accountability. The victim, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, was killed during an encounter with ICE agents, and his family and lawmakers are demanding an independent probe they say the federal government can’t be trusted to conduct. While the ma...

Maine’s Senate race just got explosive as Democratic candidate Graham Platner faces fresh sexual assault allegations from a former girlfriend—just months after his campaign was already rocked by infidelity rumors, offensive social media, and a Nazi-symbol tattoo. The fallout was swift: key backers, including Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego, pulled support, calling the claims “deeply serious.” The in...

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is demanding an investigation into a hospital that allegedly advertised “birth packages” to foreign nationals seeking U.S. citizenship for their children — a practice known as “birth tourism” that’s now under federal scrutiny. After a controversial billboard near the Mexico border and a now-deleted website promoted the services, authorities are probing whether the hospit...

U.S. strikes hit Iran again, targeting its ability to disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz—just as Trump vows to “finish the job” and prevent Iran from ever getting nuclear weapons, calling Tehran the “bully of the Middle East” and its leaders “loco” and “crazy.” The moves, part of a broader military campaign that began in February, aim to keep global trade lanes open while sending a stark mes...

Trump stunned observers by flying home on an older Air Force One after a high-stakes NATO summit in Turkey — despite arriving in a brand-new, Qatari-gifted jet decked in patriotic colors. The switch, timed right after U.S. strikes in Iran, raised eyebrows, especially when the older plane’s transponders were reportedly disabled for security — a move usually reserved for war zones. The new jet, whil...

The preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused in Charlie Kirk’s murder, enters its third day—halfway through—with the prosecution racing to prove enough evidence for a full trial. Key witness Agent Brian Davis revealed a live bullet found at an odd location, with no clear line of fire to the victim, and detailed how Robinson turned himself in with help from family friend Mike Mitchell. Tensi...

A 51-year-old Australian resident, Denise Nataly Migliore, faces federal charges in Louisiana for allegedly lying about her citizenship to vote in U.S. elections. Arrested by Homeland Security Investigations on July 1, she’s accused of submitting false documents to cast ballots. Authorities are sending a clear message: only U.S. citizens may vote, and violators will face arrest, prosecution, and p...

A 70-year-old fisherman was rescued after going missing — a feel-good story that turned into a social media firestorm when Savannah Guthrie, reporting on it, was revealed to have an 84-year-old mother still missing. Critics slammed the network for assigning her the story, calling it heartless and cruel, while the FBI and local sheriffs continue searching for Nancy Guthrie in Arizona. Listen in com...

Trump shuts down ceasefire talks with Iran after accusing Tehran of attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering U.S. military strikes backed by NATO. Sanctions on Iranian oil have reignited global oil price spikes, reversing recent declines. While Trump says negotiations can still continue, Iran’s Parliament Speaker vows defiance, calling U.S. actions bullying. With the 60-day window for p...

A car plowed straight into San Antonio’s Lockhill Post Office, crashing through the front door and damaging the retail area and P.O. box lobby—no injuries inside, but the driver was hospitalized after what officials suspect was a medical episode. Services are temporarily suspended; customers should head to the Cedar Elm Post Office on De Zavala Road for now. The USPS hasn’t set a reopening date as...

San Antonio voters are split on Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, with just 17% approving her first year, 22% disapproving, and 28% undecided — as she pushes key policies like affordable housing and flood prevention while navigating tensions with City Council. Meanwhile, outgoing Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai holds a more favorable rating (26% approve, 8% disapprove), though 13% of voters admit they’ve nev...

Texas beaches are getting a glowing, spotted visitor — the Australian white-spotted jellyfish — a non-native invader that’s turning up every summer, outcompeting local marine life by hogging plankton and fish eggs. Though their mild stings barely register on humans, they’re a silent threat to small fish and the Gulf’s delicate ecosystem, hitching rides on cargo ships and thriving in warm waters. A...

Michigan is facing its largest-ever cyclospora outbreak, with nearly 1,000 people sickened by the parasite that causes debilitating watery diarrhea. Though no deaths have been reported, health officials are racing to identify the source — a challenge made harder by the parasite’s elusive nature and its potential presence in countless dishes. Symptoms can linger for weeks, but antibiotics usually h...

Trump’s fiery trip to Ankara sent shockwaves: he floated U.S. control of Greenland, lambasted European allies over Iran, and downplayed Ukraine’s war impact. Critics, including Schumer, slammed him as an embarrassment who weakens U.S. global standing, while the White House shrugged it off as political theater. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn....

Trump’s fiery NATO summit push forced allies to step up defense spending, with Spain caught in the crosshairs—despite boosting its budget, it’s still the only NATO member not committed to the 2% target. Trump’s blunt criticism, even suggesting trade cuts, sparked diplomatic pushback from Spain’s PM, who noted the U.S. never raised these issues during direct talks. Meanwhile, NATO’s Secretary Gener...

The World Cup final is getting a legendary halftime show featuring Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Burna Boy, all performing for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund to raise $100 million for global education and soccer programs. Coldplay’s Chris Martin is curating the spectacle, which also includes the PS22 Chorus and Sesame Street’s Kermit and Miss Piggy — turning a soccer match into...

Federal agents in Houston fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during a high-stakes traffic stop, sparking outrage as his grieving son and community demand transparency, accountability, and an independent investigation. The Department of Homeland Security claims the shooting was in self-defense after Mr. Salgado ignored commands and allegedly attempted to run over an officer. But civil rights group...

A bold new initiative called “Trump Accounts” is rolling out July 4th, letting families save up to $5,000 annually for kids in low-cost U.S. stock funds—aimed at tackling child poverty and the racial wealth gap. Already, over 6 million families have signed up, showing strong public interest. Governor Wes Moore praises the move as a rare bipartisan win that could give kids a real financial head sta...

United Airlines is in hot water after passengers sued for paying extra for “window seats” only to discover they were seated next to blank walls — not actual windows. The airline argued that “window seat” just meant proximity to the wall, but a federal judge sided with passengers, ruling that their ads implied a real view. Now, breach-of-contract claims are moving forward, forcing United to defend...

A deadly shooting in Houston involving a federal immigration officer has raised alarms, pushing the death toll from immigration enforcement under the current administration to eight. The victim, reportedly en route to work, allegedly attempted to ram an agent during a high-speed chase — the first fatality in a wave of intensified deportations. Families and immigrant rights advocates demand an inde...

A 35-year-old woman in San Antonio is facing felony child endangerment charges after police responded to a report that she sounded “abnormal” on the phone while supposedly supervising a five-year-old in a wheelchair. Officers found the child crying on the floor and believed the woman was intoxicated; she allegedly tried to block them from entering. The child is now safe with the caller, and author...

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are heating up again, with Iran striking commercial ships and U.S. military sites in the Persian Gulf — a move that could choke off oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and send crude prices soaring, ultimately hitting gas prices at the pump. Crude recently hit a weekly high, and while regular gas prices only crept up slightly, they’re still far from where...