Ice Bathing in Finland: A Finnish Ice Swimmer’s Guide to the Best Arctic Plunges
Elina Mäkinen made history as the first Finnish woman to complete the Ice Mile, but she does not see ice swimming as a sport you win against others. For her,…
CFPB Race and Sex Mortgage Rule Challenged by Conservative Group
A Trump-aligned legal group has filed a petition urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to repeal its rule that requires mortgage lenders to collect and report applicants’ race and…
Six Whales Die After Mass Stranding on New Zealand Beach
Six whales have died after a mass stranding on a remote beach in New Zealand’s South Island, while volunteers are urgently working to save 15 others that remain alive. On…
Trump Iran Briefing May Be ‘Deception Campaign’ as Protests Escalate, Expert Says
A national security expert suggests President Donald Trump may already have plans regarding Iran, and that an upcoming briefing on U.S. options could serve as a “deception campaign” while deadly…
Judge Orders Hearing on Luigi Mangione Backpack Search
A federal judge has reversed her earlier decision and will hold a hearing to review whether Luigi Mangione’s backpack was legally seized and searched. The arrest occurred at a McDonald’s…
Ex-Husband Charged in Ohio Dentist Double Murder to Face Extradition in Illinois
Michael David McKee, 39, the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, will appear in an Illinois courtroom Monday for extradition proceedings. After authorities linked him to the deaths, McKee was arrested in…
Former Fed Leaders Condemn Criminal Probe Into Jerome Powell
Several former leaders of the US central bank have spoken out against a criminal investigation into current Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell. They say the move threatens the independence of…
Fed Chair Powell Slams Unprecedented Justice Department Probe
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell says the US Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation against him. He called the move rare and deeply troubling. The case focuses on comments…
What Is ICE and What Powers Do Its Agents Have to Use Force
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, known as ICE, is facing heavy public attention after a deadly shooting in Minneapolis triggered protests across the country. A 37 year old…
Monkeys on the Loose in St Louis After Four Day Search
Several monkeys are still roaming parts of St Louis, Missouri, after a search that has now stretched into its fourth day. City officials say the animals appeared suddenly and no…
