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A shocking case in Coweta unfolds as Chad Martin faces multiple felony charges—including child abuse and sexual exploitation—after disturbing text messages led to a search of his phone, revealing nude images of his adopted children and Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news...

Stocks took a dip Wednesday as the S&P 500 fell 0.3% and the Dow dropped 1.1% amid geopolitical tension, but the Nasdaq bounced back up 0.2% after clarifying the fighting wasn’t a full-scale war. Oil prices surged, with Brent crude up 5% to over $78 a barrel. Weekly data shows modest losses for the S&P and Dow, while the Nasdaq edged up and the Russell 2000 fell 1.3%. Year-to-date, all major indic...

Tulsa is about to get a sky full of delivery drones as Manna, a cutting-edge drone logistics company, sets up its U.S. headquarters here. Ready to launch limited deliveries by September and cover most of the city within a year, the company plans to hire up to 1,000 locals — bringing tech, jobs, and a whole new delivery experience to the city. While some thrill at the convenience, others worry abou...

Tulsa is about to get a sky full of delivery drones as Manna, a cutting-edge drone logistics company, sets up its U.S. headquarters here. Ready to launch limited deliveries by September and cover most of the city within a year, the company plans to hire up to 1,000 locals — bringing tech, jobs, and a whole new delivery experience to the city. While some thrill at the convenience, others worry abou...

A 16-year-old is now in custody after police linked him to a fatal shooting at Hicks Park that claimed the life of 23-year-old Trevin Corona — the deadly confrontation sparked by fireworks. Surveillance footage helped track down a getaway car, leading to the arrest of both the teen and his 18-year-old co-driver, Kyng Smith, who has a prior robbery conviction. Officers caught the teen trying to fle...

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are reigniting, threatening oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and sending gas prices back up—despite recent relief. With a ceasefire off the table after Iran’s alleged attacks, global markets are jittery as crude hits multi-week highs. While U.S. emergency reserves help cushion the blow, they’re dangerously low—down to levels last seen in 1983. Gas stati...

NATO summit wraps up with Trump declaring it a triumph despite his Greenland grab, as allies pour in $300B in defense spending under his pressure. Ukraine gets a major boost: U.S. approval to build Patriot missiles and hints at lifting Turkey sanctions for F-35s. A $70B military aid package for Ukraine is agreed, though the U.S. won’t chip in. The alliance vows transformation, but next summit’s lo...

E. Jean Carroll is set to receive $5.8 million after a jury found Donald Trump sexually abused her in 1996 and defamed her when she spoke out — a verdict now finalized by a federal judge, including accrued interest. The case gained renewed momentum after the Supreme Court declined to review the 2023 civil judgment, while Trump’s legal team weighs options amid his public statements that Carroll’s c...

A predator thought he could exploit a minor online and meet up in person—only to be caught in a high-speed chase after deputies busted him at a QuikTrip. Aaron Wendt, who was talking dirty and offering cash, fled on foot after crashing the scene, putting lives at risk. He was eventually apprehended on the Broken Arrow Expressway and faces multiple charges, including soliciting prostitution and end...

Maine’s Senate race is in chaos as Democrat Graham Platner, a Marine veteran and oyster farmer running for the first time, faces explosive sexual assault allegations from a former girlfriend — claims he denies. Pressure is mounting from his own party to step down, and he’s now accused of trying to steer who replaces him, which he also denies. With Maine law giving a narrow window — withdrawing by...

Marine Le Pen, France’s far-right firebrand and twice-convicted embezzler, is back in the presidential race — and this time, she’s got a legal twist: a shortened ban on public office, with electronic monitoring still on the table. Framing her legal battle as a crusade against the system, she’s now campaigning alongside her youthful protégé Jordan Bardella, a social media star who’s poised to woo y...

Pfizer’s old downtown HQ hit a major structural scare with buckled floors and crooked beams on the 21st floor, triggering evacuations of a school, consulate, and surrounding streets. But crews are racing to stabilize it—installing emergency supports from floor 18 to 23, then working down to 9—with city inspectors set to audit everything before construction resumes. The building’s massive renovatio...

Kentucky’s political landscape is heating up as senior Senator Mitch McConnell faces health concerns, prompting Governor Andy Beshear to request a public update—just as McConnell prepares to step down at the end of his term. With Kentucky’s election laws now favoring a special election if the seat opens before August 3rd, the race to replace him could begin as early as this fall, potentially resha...

Oklahoma’s mental health system is undergoing a major overhaul as four new agencies take the reins of state-run CCBHC zones, aiming to boost efficiency and ensure taxpayer dollars go further—while the state agency remains deeply involved in oversight and critical services like hospitals and crisis programs. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Adv...

Ever catch a World Cup ball in the stands and think, “This is mine”? Think again. FIFA’s got a strict policy: security snatches it back. Why? No one’s sure—maybe tradition, money, or tech. These balls pack sensors for real-time data, but they’re not for souvenirs. Fans pay big bucks, but the game’s the real prize. And hey, maybe just snap a selfie instead. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a So...

A chilling murder case unfolds in Tulsa: 48-year-old Jeffery Garwood is charged with killing his own grandparents in their senior living apartment. A neighbor’s welfare check call sparked the investigation, and Garwood’s access—plus his DNA on the door—points to his involvement. He allegedly stayed inside for over an hour, then barricaded himself in his own apartment before being forcibly taken in...

Rahm Emanuel dropped a bombshell warning Israel’s leadership has turned the country into a “territorial pariah,” urging a radical reset for peace, security, and prosperity. Drawing from his family’s deep ties to Israel and his firsthand understanding of the pain of October 7, he’s calling for ending U.S. defense subsidies, sanctioning violence against civilians, and launching a bold “23-state solu...

Nigel Farage’s political comeback is hitting a wall as he faces a major investigation into a £5 million crypto donation, claiming it was a personal security gift — but timing and scale have Parliament’s watchdog sniffing. To dodge potential consequences, he’s triggered a special election in Clacton, where he’s running unopposed — a tactical move that may backfire. With Labour and Conservatives ref...

Trump warns of devastating strikes on Iran’s civilian infrastructure as tensions spiral after Tehran’s attacks on U.S. military sites in the Gulf, shattering ceasefire hopes. While U.S. strikes hit Kharg Island — not oil facilities — they also targeted Iran’s air defenses and radars, sparking oil price surges and fears of a full-blown regional war. Trump says talks are off, but remains open to neg...

The preliminary hearing in the case of Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is heating up as prosecutors push for the death penalty, citing DNA evidence linking Robinson to the crime scene. Defense attorneys are aggressively challenging the reliability of the DNA analysis, arguing the results aren’t conclusive and questioning whether the evidence is strong enough...

In a high-stakes undercover sting, deputies in Wagoner County nabbed a predator posing as a 15-year-old online, leading to a dramatic chase and arrest on the Broken Arrow Expressway. Aaron Wendt, 27, from Tulsa, was caught attempting to flee after agreeing to meet the informant at a QuikTrip — and now faces serious charges including assault with a deadly weapon and lewd acts with a child. K-9 unit...

Trump declares the Iran ceasefire deal dead after Tehran attacks commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking a six percent oil surge and U.S. military strikes on 80+ Iranian targets. Calling Iran “dirty players,” Trump rejects further talks as tensions escalate ahead of the funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader — once seen as a potential de-escalation window. Iran’s Parliament Speaker defia...

A house in Coweta went up in flames, turning into a total loss — and it’s linked to Chad Martin, a man facing serious criminal charges including sexual abuse, child exploitation, and rape. Firefighters from three departments battled the blaze under extreme heat and water shortages, aided by neighbors who rushed to help and rescued the dogs. No one was injured, but authorities are still withholding...

Russia launched a devastating overnight barrage across Ukraine, killing at least five and wounding over 20, with Kyiv and Kharkiv bearing the brunt. A staggering 169 drones and seven missiles—including five ballistic ones—were fired, with defenses fending off most but failing to stop the remaining strikes that hit 15 locations. Russian forces claimed to target Kyiv’s arms industry, including facil...

A devastating Israeli airstrike in Gaza City killed four, including an aid worker organizing World Cup screenings and two young brothers, turning a moment of soccer joy into tragedy. The strike hit a car moments before Egypt vs. Argentina kicked off, with the military claiming the target was a Hamas militant — though the driver, a civilian taxi driver, remains unconfirmed as the intended victim. T...