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Security Breach at Mar-a-Lago: Armed Woman Arrested, Concerns Mount Over Property Vulnerabilities. A serious security incident occurred outside Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, when a 49-year-old woman approached the property’s front gates and informed security personnel that she had firearms in her vehicle. She also stated she carried an “urgent message” intended for former President…

Toby Keith’s Bond With America’s Troops: 18 Tours, 250,000 Soldiers, One Patriot. Toby Keith wasn’t just a country music icon—he was a true patriot. While hits like “Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue” and “American Soldier” voiced his love for America, his commitment went far deeper. Over more than a decade, Keith partnered with…

By a vote of 218 to 214, President Donald Trump’s divisive “One Big Beautiful Bill” barely passed the House on July 3. Many expressed concerns about the bill’s effects on social programs, immigration rights, the national debt, and the climate, even as supporters applauded significant tax cuts, defense spending, and border security reforms. Trump made…

Ruidoso, New Mexico, is currently experiencing a sudden and potentially fatal flash flood emergency after rivers surged an unthinkable 20 feet in just 30 minutes. Emergency personnel are rushing to save families who are still stranded by the rising waters after entire homes were washed away in a matter of minutes. Ground-level reports characterize the…

In recent photos taken by paparazzi, 66-year-old actress Melanie Griffith left fans in disbelief: many hardly recognized the Hollywood star. In recent photos taken by paparazzi, 66-year-old actress Melanie Griffith left fans in disbelief: many hardly recognized the Hollywood star. Known for her film roles and previous marriage to Antonio Banderas, Griffith’s appearance has sparked…

During the July 4th weekend, devastating flash floods struck Central Texas as the Guadalupe River rapidly rose due to heavy overnight rains. The floodwaters swept through Kerr County, destroying homes and causing widespread tragedy. Among those affected was 21-year-old Joyce Badon, who was staying at a country house along the river with friends Ella Cahill,…

Tragedy in Texas: Young Lives Lost in July 4th Floods The devastating July 4, 2025, flash floods in Central Texas have left families and communities grieving, as stories emerge of young lives lost too soon. Joyce Catherine Badon, a 21-year-old from Texas, was swept away during a flood in Hunt. After days of searching, her…

During the July 4th weekend, devastating flash floods struck Central Texas as the Guadalupe River rapidly rose due to heavy overnight rains. The floodwaters swept through Kerr County, destroying homes and causing widespread tragedy. Among those affected was 21-year-old Joyce Badon, who was staying at a country house along the river with friends Ella Cahill,…

Rep. Don Bacon announced Monday he will not seek reelection next year in his key battleground district, leaving a House Republican seat vulnerable. “After 30 years in the Air Force and 10 years in Congress, it’s time to spend my future with the love of my life, our four kids, and our wonderful grandchildren. Thank…

Tragedy in Texas: Young Lives Lost in July 4th Floods The devastating July 4, 2025, flash floods in Central Texas have left families and communities grieving, as stories emerge of young lives lost too soon. Joyce Catherine Badon, a 21-year-old from Texas, was swept away during a flood in Hunt. After days of searching, her…